Precious Purebred



Oh my stars...is this nugget not the cutest little ball o' joy you've ever seen? Now, I am hoping within the next few months, residing in a place of my own that I will own a precious pup! And not just any pup but a schnauzer!

That's right...these bearded dogs are at the top of my list and YES, I have considered names (boy & girl)!

 Reggie, Nola, Duke, Franklin

As I'm sure you can tell, the names are very biased:

Reggie-Reggie Bush

Nola-New Orleans, LA

Duke-Our family's dogs middle name

Franklin-Franklin, TN (my hometown)

Surely the name will come once I meet the fine fella but until then I shall keep pondering!

21 Forever

I have to give a big thumbs up to whoever named a young adult clothing store Forever 21. You, my friend are a marketing genius! Is it not a true statement? We all wish to be 21 forever ...Our prime! So, although Miss Emily is now 22, I grabbed my credit card, threw on my cardigan, and headed to the waredrobe wonderland.

Now, some of you may call it trendy and cheap but I call it po' girl affordable. Today I got 3 outfits, (romper.dress.top.pencil skirt) woven belt, and earrings...all for under 70 buck-a-roos!

Here's to hoping the weather warms soon because this bloggin' belle is ready to show off her new threads!

Love Never Fails.

Wild About Wellies

As I walk upstairs to give Jeff his Valentine's Day goodies I think to myself...these gifts are surely gonna rock his socks. The brown gift bag held a few t-shirts of schools I have visited, Mike & Ikes, and (my favorite) the peg game from Cracker Barrel. As we don't really do big Valentine's gifts I knew that these few things would get him smilin'.

About an 30 minutes later, both ready for a nice lunch at New Orleans Food and Spirits Jeffrey walks down with card in hand. After reading some sweet words the last line read, "Ask me for your choices." Now...I was expecting him to give me choices of restaurants or movies but instead he says something that is music to my ears...Drum roll please...

"Hunter Wellies or Ray Bans?"

That's right people...Jeffro is takin' me shopping! After long deliberation I chose the Wellies. My mother reminded me that I have gone through 4 pairs of reading glasses in 2 years and that it will be harder to loose tall rain boots.

So Jeff and I grab a bite (both getting red beans and rice) and heading across the lake to Saks 5th. As we walk into women's shoes Jeff spots the boots and directs me to the left. The salesman notices my excitement and says, "Well, she knows what she's come for!"

Needless to say I walk out a giddy girl with new kicks! I slip them on (no it wasn't raining) and hit the streets of New Orleans to show them off..."Get ready world, these boots are made for walkin'!"

Princess Diana in Hunter Wellingtons

On the Road Again

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Good evenin' all! I have just finished up my pre-packing for tomorrow's travels. I am thinking I will post a quick entry, get a warm shower, and finish the night with a good book I just bought on my beloved Kindle (just finished Something Borrowed...now onto Something Blue).

It's been a good week of traveling (Florida State, Valdosta State, and University of Florida). These sweet girls have adorned me with magazines, nutrigrain bars, and diet cokes galore but I am surely ready for some normal conversations that don't involve the words...pink, phi mu, sorority, or 'where do you want to eat tonight?'

I am ready to sleep in, eat po' boys, and go to the movies in sweatpants. Maybe I can even con Jeff into shopping! (I know, I am getting ahead of myself). So here's to a good week, with good friends and good food. New Orleans, I will see you in approximately 19 hours. Be ready...because I am!

I Love You . Period .

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." -Jessica, age 8.

Tonight I am in Valdosta, GA. I am currently cuddled up in a big white bed at the Marriott in the middle of a commercial break for The Bachelor. To fill my 3 minutes of waiting I call Jeff (my boyfriend of 5 years) to see what his plans for the night are.

As the commercials come to an end I inform him that I will call him in an hour...after Brad gives away is roses for the week. And as usual, we end with an 'I love you.'

So it had me thinking...Do we, people in relationships, use 'I love you' as a period to the end of a conversation? Well, I am here to say ney!...(at least on my behalf) 

Now, you should know...a lot of my relationship with Jeff has had to operate over the phone. With my family in Tennessee and his in Louisiana we have spent winters and summers apart and now a year apart while I travel for Phi Mu and he finishes up school and prepares for a career. I say all this to say, I have heard and said a lot of 'I love you's' via phone calls.

Now keep in mind, many times I believe it's possible to forget the meaning of the words because it is so routine but it is also comforting and assuring and sure I hope it never stops.

Now, I don't want to get all mushy on you guys I sure do love that boy, and I can honestly say I get a geeky smile every time we are saying our goodbyes. So in the words of John Mayer...Say what you need to say...And mean it every time.

Boots with the Dress

Attention all belles...Today I am walkin' out in 55 degree, Florida weather with my favorite boots and a new navy dress. Although I am in love with this trend...and hope it never fades; is this something that everyone is diggin'?

I have heard that the trend is just not practical. Boots are for ridin' horses and doin' barn work (said with a country accent). And dresses are dainty and meant to be paired with wedges or heels. Maybe it's the mix of girly and down-home that's got me all riled up with obsession but I can't get enough.

Either way, today I am rockin' tall socks, horse ridin' boots, and a perfectly tied bow around my dainty dress!

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