"...wrap me in a great big bow and tear me apart..."

currently listening to:
colbie caillat :: mistletoe

i was recently asked by my bestie to make a list. a list that is entitled caity's list of faves. anything and everything. so...my list...i'm sure there are more but...[in no particular order]

my God.

my chosen family.
[my people. my 2nd family that i've picked up along the way]

my God given family.

music.
[ALL of it. EVERY genre.]
football season.
[everything about it. the energy. the weather. SEC football in particular.]
christmastime.
[it's always just been so magical and romantic to me.]
london.
sushi.
red wine.
[ANY kind of red wine]
NYC.
filet mignon.
[rare-medium rare]
roller coasters.

salads.

"harry" winston.
shoes.
[especially if they have a heel of 5"]
southern food.

ben & jerry's strawberry cheesecake ice cream.
candy.

recycling.

boiled peanuts.
amazing, quality makeout seshes.

[that include pulling on my bottom lip with teeth, being pinned up against a wall, or having my arms pinned back behind me]

plaid.

the way your cheeks feel after getting in a vehicle that's been sitting out in the sun.

postsecret.
apple inc. products.

ferris wheels.

kettle corn popcorn.

when my people are happy.

push up bras.

v-strings.

pandora.

seafood.

fireworks.

lower case.

[another reason why i’m a fan of e.e. cummings :)]

decorating/interior design.
black & lacy underwear/bras.
over-sized watches.

adrenaline rushes.

how beautiful eyes look at sunset.

5 o'clock shadows on men.
20% tips.
louis vuitton.
MMS.
dairy queen's ice cream cake.
diet mountain dew.

diet root beer.
technology.

independence.

skydiving.

[coolest thing i've done to date.]

hot, women's business attire.

bundled up from head to toe reading a good book by a fire with a cup of apple cider/hot chocolate.

doing something for someone else.

the names: eva, stella, kennedy, & jeremiah alexander for my future children.

chelsea handler.

the smell of: burnt matches, gasoline, fresh laundry, puppy breath, new leather, christmas trees, & fires.
hot tea.

abstract art.

a made bed with freshly washed linens.
linen pants.
summertime.
sun-kissed skin.

small acts of kindness.
bubble baths.

sunsets on the beach.

chanel.

the flat, morning tummy.
reading.

giving to those less fortunate.

the giddiness you feel when you like someone.
love.

christmas music.

slumber parties.

getting mail [minus bills].

the color green...particularly the shade chartreuse.
british accents.
Godly, sweet men that are: tall, have straight teeth, know how to dress, intelligent, ambitious, and that believe in chivalry & fidelity.
mimosas.
bloody marys.
dirty martinis.
margaritas.
blueberry pancakes.

banana pancakes.
taking a nap on a rainy day.
holding hands.

brunch.
great danes.

snuggling.

ham, mushroom, & onion pizza.
concerts.
designer denim.
sex and the city.
friends.

the office.
love actually.
harry potter.
twilight.
edward cullen.
rob pattinson.
robert downey jr.
a man in a suit.

ruffles.

lil wayne.

crossing everything off of my to do list.

massages.

.07 g2 pens.

school supplies.

post-it notes.

a man playing with/holding a child.
vintage/vintage inspired.

owls.
photo booths.

unexpected surprises.

boyfriend cardigans.

scarves.

jigsaw puzzles.
spontaneity.

long, lean muscles.

argyle socks.

white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

smiles.
gameday.
the internet.
positive people.
getting to know new people.
road trips.
board games.
twister.
traveling in general.
the way your tummy drops on a roller coaster.
mix cds.
sparklers.
forehead kisses.
long, deep conversations.
texting.
peonies.
peacocks.
mr. clean magic erasers.
chapstick.
boll weevil soap company products.
st. george island.
mod podge.
hugs that engulf you.
silly string.
theatre.
the "what if/would you rather" game.
creativity.
ballet.
destructive jeans.

the excitement that an online purchase brings when it arrives.

bubbles.
interstates.
hip bones.
abbreviations.
dragonflies.

chex mix' puppy chow.

pelicans.
the human touch.
[just affection in general]
the sound of guitar sliding.
pictures that capture "the moment".
extra crunchy peanut butter.
sandals.
sundresses.
eye makeup.
ralph lauren down pillows.
MAC's turquatic.
juicy couture's viva la juicy.
bold lipstick.
driving by myself with the windows down w/ music blaring.
reading in the tub.
interlocked fingers.
fashion.

finding little notes left by the people I love.

driving a four-wheeler wide open in a field.

burying my feet in the sand.
muscular backs [on men].
chocolate milk.

the feeling of accomplishment after working out.

making a good grade on a test.

flannel pajamas.
bare feet.
wallowing in bed.
old school nintendo.
big cities.
when your nose turns pink in the winter.
the sound, feel, smell of the ocean.
mudsliding in the rain.
white water rafting.

different cultures.

lifesavers wintogreen mints.
pedicures.
tubing.

porches.

swings.

picnics.

boots.

[of all kinds.]

candles.

sleeping in just panties in the summertime.

VS' sexy little things, lace-trim cheekies for bedtime undies.

nicknames.
swimming.

rolling down a hill.

a freezing cold bedroom with a ton of blankets and squishy pillows on the bed.

laughing 'til your sides hurt.

running.
theme parks.
fast cars.
genuine people.
honesty.

[raw honesty. even when it’s not what you want to hear]
huge, old oak trees.
hammocks.

boo cow.
juke boxes.

the south.