A Savior is Born

A Savior is Born

Monday, December 14, 2015

The Church put out this new video a few weeks ago and I just love it. The first time I saw it I was in tears after about 10 seconds. I love how simple and sweet the message is. It's such a beautiful reminder of what the Christmas season is truly about.

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My Favorite Christmas Songs

My Favorite Christmas Songs

Saturday, December 5, 2015

If you're like me you've been listening to Christmas music since October 1st. Once the pumpkin spice everything hits the shelves I queue up the holiday tunes because why not. One month is not long enough to enjoy this genre of music!

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The 10 Commandments of Ugly Christmas Sweaters

The 10 Commandments of Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Monday, November 30, 2015

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, we move on to the season of Christmas carols, cheesy Hallmark movies, and ugly sweaters. I am unclear on the origins of this hallowed tradition, but does that stop me from participating with my whole heart? Nay, it does not.

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The Lazy Girl's Guide to Halloween

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Halloween

Friday, October 30, 2015

It's All Hallow's Eve Eve and if you're like me, you have no costume planned yet. Enter the Lazy Girl's Guide to Halloween. You may think you have no costume, but your closet (and your parents') is a treasure trove of costumes waiting to happen.

Lady Sybil
Do you have genie pants and a crazy headband? Bam! You're Lady Sybil from Season 2 of Downton Abbey. Bonus points if you can find a handsome Tom Branson to take you to the Halloween dance.

Dave
Go to Target. Get a "Hi, my name is..." tag. Write "Dave" (or any other name you fancy) on it. And you're Dave à la Jim Halpert.

Dwight Shrute
Does your dad have a mustard yellow dress shirt? Pair it with some khakis, part your hair down the middle and you're Dwight K. Shrute, my friend.

Snape, Death Eater, Favorite Hogwarts Students
If you've graduated recently and had to purchase an exasperatingly expensive graduation gown, your moment has come. Dust off the old cobwebs of that gown, pick up a stick from your backyard and bask in the glory of your Harry Potter costume and the knowledge that you're getting some use out of the grad gown.



Tourist
Grab that selfie stick your parents picked you up in Rome and you're all set. Go all in and wear an "I Love NY" to up your game.

Muggle
This one is fool proof. You've been perfecting it your whole life. In fact, you're probably already in this costume so head out the door and let the Halloweening begin.

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the one about gone with the wind

the one about gone with the wind

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

I love holidays. I have this idea in my head that I shouldn't do homework or anything like that on holidays. MLK day was no different for me. I slept in late, wore my pj's for most of the day, and then headed over to Katie's for an afternoon of cinematographic gold.

I watched Gone with the Wind for the first time when I was about eight. I was home sick (I think) and Mama Lo popped in it and we settled in for a long afternoon of Southern delight. I absolutely love this movie. Katie had never seen it so it was fun to watch her reactions. I forgot how childish Scarlett is throughout the whole movie! I'm still not sure what Rhett sees in her. I know they're the same and everything, but still, c'mon, Rhett.

Speaking of Rhett, Clarke Gable is such a fox! Scarlett should have snatched him up that first day at Twelve Oaks. Sure Ashley is the epitome of the Southern gentlemen, but seriously, Rhett Butler is kinda a cool guy, just saying. I also forgot how sorry I feel for Ashley. (Spoiler alert, but hey, this movie has been out for like 80 years.) The ending scene where his whole life is crumbling around him is just heart wrenching. Ugh, it's so sad!

And then there's Melanie. The only decent one of the bunch. The perfect lady and most compassionate character to ever be put on film. None of them deserved her.

So that's what I did for the bulk of MLK day. I love...love this movie. My friend suggested I read the book, so it's first on my list after graduation. Book review to come.

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