Throwback Thursday: Dorm Life

Last weekend we moved my little baby sister into her first college dorm at  UNC. It was a bittersweet moment. I am so proud of the young woman she has become but I miss that little annoying sister days too. As some of you may know my mom passed away in 2014 and ever since then I have found myself having more "mom" emotions about my sister than "sister" emotions. 

#TBT: Senior Year of Dances

I haven't really shared with you all a lot of my life from before the blog or even from High School, but with Caroline's graduation a few weekends ago it had me reminiscing. You have gotten to know a little about the high school me from this post and this post but I thought I would share a little more with you all. I was going through some old pictures and found some from my Senior Year specifically from all of our dances our school had; it brought back so many memories from my Senior year, which I absolutely loved!

The Time I Had No Responsibility

I graduated from college a few years ago. 2013 was the year I entered into the real world. Summer of 2013 was the year I could no longer sleep in until whenever I wanted. 

The only responsibility in college was to have fun, make it to my 11am classes and consume a little too much alcohol. But now I have responsibilities and I have since I walked across that stage in 2013.

But I like looking back at the times when I didn't. Let's see what college taught me.

Hide yo alcohol if you a'int 21.

College is a time to experiment. Experiment which cups work the best to conceal that there is alcohol in your cup. That cup in my hand worked...but I was also at a State Game and everyone drinks there.

 No Shot Pictures.

If you aren't 21, don't do this. This is dumb. Well this is dumb no matter how old you are unless it is documenting a special occasion or you have a big group.

Glow Parties.

Just face it. College = Glow Parties. You will go to them, have a blast, come home and regret that you wore those great white shorts! Now they have highlighter stuff all over them and they are ruined. Oh and you might be worried about the photos that are posted the next day on facebook from said Glow Party.

Club Outfits.

No you could not usually find me at the Club, but when I did go this is one of the outfits I wore. Embarrassing. Like seriously...what was I thinking...I also remembered I loved that dress EWWW. Dress classy ladies, not trashy.

Margaritas and Mexican.

In comes my favorite combo. Margs and mexican. These nights became a regular and I think they will for every college student. They taught me how to get eat and drink cheap.

Spring Break.

Do it. Go on Spring Break with your friends. 

Crazy Moments.

There are going to be some crazy picture moments and you just gotta embrace them.

Shotguns.

I learned to shotgun a lime-a-rita...not well but I did and I still practice it every now and then.

Small space, a lot of people.

You will do anything for that picture though. Like cramming 10 people in a tiny apartment kitchen.

Take your shoes off.

A few tips on this one. If you are going to pass out, take your shoes off. Also, make sure you know the person whose bed you are about to pass out on..luckily this is my fiance in my room months after we had been dating.

Wallpaper.

Beer boxes are a great and cheaper alternative to painting or wallpaper.

Comforter

Always invest in a good comforter for those mornings that you can't even make it to your 11am class because you spend $10 on dollar drink night on a Wednesday night.

Stripper Poles

Stripper Poles are always a good idea and a great photo prop. Always seize the moment!

Filth

The picture isn't about the girls..it is about the table below. Ever head of a trashcan? 

Regrets.

There will be a lot of regrets. Like that one time I died my hair black and went out with that much make up on my eyes....

Becoming a regular.

at the Tattoo/Piercing salon closest to your house. 

No need for alarm clocks.

When you have pots and pans.

High School Friends

No one will ever replace your high school friends.

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Look Back on Past Kenny Experiences

Yesterday I posted about my Go to Country Concert outfit. Today I am taking a look back at some of my favorite Kenny Chesney concerts.

Kenny Chesney has pretty much always been one of my favorite country artists. I don't care how cliche that may sound but I love Kenny and probably always will! I have gone to see him every chance I have!

Raleigh, NC May 2013

Columbia, SC May 2013

This is the same group of people we are going to the concert with on Saturday! This time we won't drink as much! This concert was the weekend before my college graduation so Dad and Steph hooked me up with the grad accessories! It was like a mini graduation party!

Raleigh, NC August 2007

This was for my 16th birthday! Chelsea, one of my bridesmaids went with me! We were babies!

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Throwback High School Edition + A GIVEAWAY

Well, it has been 5 years since I graduated High School at St. David's School in Raleigh, NC. It was a fantastic school and I wish I had stayed closer with some of my high school friends after we graduated. You always say at graduation "Oh we will always be friends!" but the truth is that is never the case - some of my best friends 5 years ago are just people that I see on Facebook or see out in Raleigh but don't really keep up with on a constant basis. There are 4 girls that I talk to on about a daily/weekly basis that I have remained best friends with since high school..but only 2 of them went to my high school. These 4 girls will be standing beside me on my big day on November 21, 2015 - Leslie, Paige, Chelsea and Rachel (Leslie and Chelsea went to my high school).

I have changed a lot since I graduated high school. I am more independent, more confident and less physically active(I'm working on that!) but I have maintained to stay true to who I am and haven't changed my personality or the person I strive to be since high school. This weekend we will all come together for our 5 year High School reunion - should be a fun little get together and bring back some good memories!

Let's go back in time and look at some of the old school days.

Freshman Year

my bestie for the restie

I guess we liked fire?

Homecoming 2006

Last day as a Freshman

Sophomore Year

Concerts at Walnut Creek are still cool :)

Junior Year

NYE 2007 - Cheers to 2008!

We all look like babies - check out this post to see pictures from our most recent trip all together

"Stretching" before Football games...really just trying to get in those photos for the yearbook

Winterfest 2008

This was in 2008 when the NYG won the Superbowl, Chelsea and Paige are NYG fanatics so they had a big superbowl party at their house. Now unfortunately most of the people in this picture are from the graduating class of 2008 but there are a few in there from my class of 2009.

Prom Junior Year

Chelsea's Graduation night - oh the many parties we had in this basement.

I remember getting in so much trouble for this, taking pictures before the game.

Senior Year

First day of Senior Year

Homecoming 2008 - LAST HOMECOMING :(

Homecoming Routine

Winterfest

Soccer season..yea we were weird.

Senior Skip Day

Senior night at soccer

LAST PROM EVER

Senior Class Trip in Greece

Graduation Day!

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