12.07.2010

"...and when it's time, you'll know..."

current repeats:

akon :: angel
rihanna (featuring drake) :: what's my name?
katy perry :: firework
ke$ha :: we r who we r
alicia keys & adam levine :: wild horses (live)

weezy f. baby is my #1. drake, my #2. for sure. and. total girl crushes on rihanna & kp. i absolutely LOVED that the final song to play at the VS fashion show was muse. love. love. loved.
"if you never ask for what you want you'll never know if the answer is gonna be yes or no. you gotta take the risk."
i FIRMLY believe in taking risks. it doesn't always end how you would prefer it to, but i never regret KNOWING. whatever happened to the kind, go-with-the-flow, non-selfish, drama-free, NORMAL people? i suppose that i have already met all the ones that are left...

12.01.2010

"...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.

11.24.2010

"...well, the look on the cake...it ain't always the taste..."

recently played:

corrine bailey rae :: are you here
sara bareilles :: breathe again
the weeks :: buttons
the black keys :: next girl

oh. how am i doing? extremely well! i am SO happy. and thankful. because now i know that it wasn't for me and that that are better matches. but the thing is...you don't get to ask. so just don't.


i am also thankful for...

God's grace and healing hand.
my God given family.
my chosen family.
"harry" winston.
second chances.
the good found in bad situations.
being born and raised in the south.
music.

hot, peppermint tea is like christmas in a cup! L-O-V-E! it's officially my second favorite time of the year!! eeekkksss!! i adore when someone knows me/my taste well enough to suggest new music and they're right. dear jenna crew, i adore everything about your holiday catalog, but why must you be so proud of it all?



11.17.2010

"...i can tell there's something..."


currently listening to:


peter bjorn and john :: young folks

smit·ten

[smit-n]

–adjective
1. struck, as with a hard blow.
2. grievously or disastrously stricken or afflicted.
3. very much in love.


i don't know why, but i just really like that ^ word. i am SO ridiculously ecstatic about the next few upcoming weekends!! i agree that a TRUE fan of hp or twilight would attend the midnight showing of the movies, BUT i will say that it's pointless unless you have AT LEAST one avid fan to attend with you. the same goes for movies like SATC...unless you can indulge in sushi and cocktails with your gfs beforehand or afterward...what's the point? i'd rather wait...it's just part of the whole experience...in my opinion anyway. fun, little facts are my fave: red wine is the latest addition to the list of aphrodisiacs. this has absolutely no relevance to my life at the moment, but one day it'll be nice to know. i understand retail world putting out christmas decor the moment halloween is over, but it drives me crazy to see people already decorating their homes for christmas when thanksgiving hasn’t even taken place yet. it’s just another example of how fast paced our society is, and I am not a fan. no one ever takes time to just enjoy anything. i'm so embarrassed for people who put TMI about their personal lives in their statuses. if they only knew.... which...i guess people could say the same thing about blogs, but whatevs...it's different haha :) oh and as far as statuses go...i am ABSOLUTELY nauseated about everyone's thoughts/opinions on cam newton. he's a beastttttt. end of discussion. kthanks. i adore SEC football, but i have never understood why people can't just be a fan of their team(s), and just cheer for them instead of feeling the need to bash others also. dumbbbbbb.

11.08.2010

"...just do it for yourself..."

currently listening to:

drake (featuring t.i. & swizz beatz) :: fancy

self-sufficiency is insanely sexy. 7 am run and a cup of hot, english breakfast tea afterward...gloriousssssss!! i hate that all of my people are long distance...luckily i have absolutely NO problem with road trips. love's gas stations are my fave. driving over the tennessee river on 65N is magnificent at sunset. i believe in i can't believe it's not butter spray. i l-o-v-e being from the south, and how "roll tide" and "war eagle" are standard salutations here. i was recently asked by one of my guy friends what some of my turnoffs were when it comes to guys' apparel. a few of MY personal dislikes are:

jerseys.
[you can rep your team in a tee just the same.]
tank tops.
[it DOES NOT matter how ripped you are. under no circumstance am i fan.]
jewelry.
[with the exception of watches and wedding bands.]
ed hardy.
[in ANY form.]
clarks' wallabees.
[those were exciting in 7th grade.]
ANYTHING redneck-esque.
[if you have to think about this it probably qualifies. MINUS cowboy boots. if it's the right boot...on the right person...it can be quite nice.]


hey pretty. i can't wait for you to get here to me:







11.03.2010

"...i won't regret 'cause you can grow flowers from where dirt used to be..."


my life's quote:


"life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,

so love the people who treat you right,
forget about the ones who don't,
and believe that everything happens for a reason.
if you get a chance, take it.
if it changes your life, let it."

11.02.2010

"...life's a beach...

i’m just playin’ in the sand..."

currently listening to:
lil wayne :: right above it

weezy just ALWAYS does it for me! everytime. i'm so in love with life's unexpected surprises. it's SO true that when one door closes another one opens. the good that came out of the bad situation was revealed to me this weekend. i had THE BEST halloween/weekend in new orleans. the ONLY thing that could've made it better would've been if we could've gone to the saints game. i'm officially in love with that city. i could never live there, but i adored my visit. if i had still been in a relay i know that i wouldn't have gone and i would've TRULY missed out...on an amazing trip with amazing people. i really should be very thankful for being broken up with. being out of the situation now i can see where it wasn't truly for me. it's just always harder to see when you're IN it. that's life though...it just makes the idea of the end result that much more exciting. i deserve someone that KNOWS what they have because i know my self-worth. that's not a cocky statement, but it's true. i know what i have to offer someone.

why my mother is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G:

I want the happiness of my children more than anything. I would like you to finish your B.S., marry the man of your dreams, and have your three-four beautiful children. I still believe in happily ever after. Life is never seamless - without problems - BUT you can live it with someone you love madly who loves you just as madly. I want you to achieve all your dreams - I really do - I just hope they don't take you too far away from me. I love you unconditionally and forever.

mama


i want this one day: