Finally!

I am so so so excited to say that I'm finally done with my Senior Project. It has been a long time coming and I've worked so hard on it and I'm really happy to say that I'm really proud of all the work that I did (which was one of my main goals through this whole project). Last week, I finally finished sewing after working on everything for what feels like an eternity and then this Saturday my amazing friends all came over and we headed over to the ENC to take pictures of the final product. I really could not be happier. Being able to see all of my hard work finally pay off looking great on actual people was super gratifying. Usually, it's hard for me to be super content with my own work, but I definitely had a "pat-on-the-back" moment with myself when it was all said and done. These are a couple group shots that I love with everyone, although I do look a little haggard next to all of my beautiful friends. To see more pictures, go to my Senior Project Blog which will have close-ups. Hopefully you guys all like everything as much as I do!

Happy Mother's Day!

I think that I have the best mother in the world. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is one of the most important parts of life. Some people are not as lucky as I am to not only have a such a great female role model in their life, but also to have such an amazing relationship with that same person. I truly do not want to know who I would be without my mom in my life. She has guided me, laughed with me, ate with me, taught me and unceasingly loved me for the past 19 years. Not only is she good at her job of being a mother by the traditional standards, but I also just really enjoy being around her and can honestly say that she is one of my best friends. There's a reason why I cried for the 8 block walk back to the dorm when she left to go home when I was in New York and there is a reason why I cry every time I think about her doing the same thing when I move down to Savannah. I must admit-- sometimes after I spit out a sentence, the words ring disbelief in my ears when I think to myself "Wow-- how mom-ish did you just sound?" or recently, with the almost identical hair cut I currently share with my mom, I catch a quick glance in the mirror and see her staring back at me. It is a little weird. But, Mom, you are kind, you are smart, you are funny (I know you hate it when people say that, but it's true!) and you are Godly. So, if becoming more and more like you is wrong, I don't want to be right. I think I have the best mother in the world. I hope you think that too.

This is why I love New York.

This literally makes me want to get on a plane and fly to the big apple just to have a taste of this 100 layer lasagna. 100 layers. One. Hundred. Layers. Who's with me?

Let's Go Shopping?

So, now that senior project day is getting closer and things are actually starting to finally wind down, I'm finding myself with a new pocket of free time that has previously been filled with craziness the past few months. The air is getting warmer, the homework load is getting lighter, my skin is turning darker (not) and the summer euphoria is beginning to set in. As I look ahead to the fresh season, I'm getting anxious for a couple of things to hurry up and get here! ...Graduation, The trip to Europe with the fam, time to sew (without the intense pressure of a looming due date) and so so so many other summer treats....but, wait....let's go back to that first one. Graduation. Ahhh, yes, graduation. This, as I've stated before, is a long time coming and I literally could not be happier to close the book on high school. I've already bored you with my gushy sentiments about growing up so fast, great memories and other sappy cliches about moving on, so today, instead, we shall focus on one of the main reasons why graduation is going to rock: gifts. I wish I was mature and could be selfless enough to say that I could care less about material possessions but that would be a lie. Birthdays, Christmas, and any other opportunity to cash in on the loot is what I live for. Heck, just the other day, I bought a new dress justified by the fact that I was celebrating "New Home Owner's Day" (which, by the way, actually does exist-- other little known May holidays include National Infertility Survival Day, Respect for Chickens Day, National No Socks Day, and Cellophane Tape Day). So, I'm just going to lay it out on the line, here and stop beating around the bush: buy me graduation gifts. To help, I've given you, the reader/giver of gift, some helpful suggestions.

Ok, full disclosure here. I will fully admit that I used to chastise my mom for wearing clogs. There. I said it. But I was recently reminded of how adorably clogs go with a fall ensemble of a dress with tights. AND they're comfortable! Sold. Size 8.


Next year in Savannah, without my car, what better way to get around town than on this adorable bike custom created by yours truly? This baby may actually make me want to exercise.


Hello. Me. This dress. Europe. It really could not be more perfect. I can't tell if I like because it's cute, or I like it because it makes me feel like Fraulein Maria. Both.


Now that the kibosh has been put on my dream of owning a polaroid camera, thanks to the evil camera gods discontinuing them, I have found an alternative that makes me feel all giddy inside. The Instax is basically amazing.


I just like this dress. Although the model seems quite heavily medicated and isn't selling the dress at all, I wwaaaaanttt iiiitttttt!!!!!!


So, there you have it. Now, go off and fuel my fire of greed.

**Disclaimer: failure to produce gift will result in one or all of the following consequences:
1. My judgement on your over all character will be marred.
2. Refusal of admittance to my graduation party.
3. Contamination of guest's food at said party. (You won't want to know what's in those tacos)

Consider yourself warned.

Vintage Heaven

Oh my goodness, this 1940's-style vintage wedding dress is available on ebay for five more hours. Wouldn't it look amazing with red lipstick and a low, wavy ponytail? If I were getting married, I would wear this in a second. I guess I'll just have to keep monitoring ebay for the next few hours. Hmm....online shopping or taking notes in Econ....? The decision lies in these three words: Second Semester Senior. I think I'll go with the dress.

Where does the time go?

I've been super busy working on senior project lately, which leaves little time for me to fool around with silly blogs, but the other day, I was going through some pics for my graduation invitation and it hit me for the first time in a while how stinkin old I am now! I'm not a super melancholy or reminiscent person and I have not been able to find one negative about this whole graduation thing. But when I saw pictures of me starting my first day of school, or going to the zoo as a kid, or easter egg hunting, or just being plain ridiculous with Kaitlin, I began to get a little verklempt! Now, this is not to say that I suddenly want to forget about SCAD, stay at home and reminisce about the good ol days, but I think now, I am going to take this transition in my life a little more seriously and recognize the significance and affect it has on my life. With all that said, here are a cute pictures of some adorable kid I used to know. You might see a few familiar faces if you look hard enough.







Old photos are the best. I think I'm going to post them more often.

Kill me.

school. eat. sew. eat. sew. sleep. repeat.