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a day in the life

22 Saturday Nov 2014

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 // lounging about with a new read (yet to be finished) //

 this happens to be a super short recap of life lately (through instagram snapshots). i have weeks worth of photos built up and ready to be posted, so get ready for an influx of instagrams during the last few weeks of fall.

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// a life-changing meal of fried fish and potato wedges //

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// pumpkin patching with the little brother a long, long time ago //

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// a little glimpse into fall decorations //

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// caramel apples with butterfingers and chocolate drizzle = wow //

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// saying goodbye to new york before heading back to georgetown //

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// inslee continues to be my ultimate favorite //

giving thanks

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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1782008_10152316284348694_986948137_nthe year is officially speeding by. i feel like i’m always saying that on here, but it’s true. i have no idea where the time goes, and i find myself wondering when it became the week before thanksgiving. even though i’m more than excited to go home, there’s something bittersweet about this upcoming thanksgiving. it’s my last time leaving college for thanksgiving break, and this thanksgiving will be different… but i’m okay with that, and if anything, i’m accepting of the fact that it will be different. something i’ve learned in the last few years (and the last few months) is not only that i’m stronger than i think, but also that it’s okay to not always be strong. this post is not how i planned it out to be; instead i was ready to post a collection of instagram photos from the past few weeks, but i guess i started writing this because i needed to. as thanksgiving approaches i realize how grateful i am for my family and friends and everything that i have been blessed with. while some of my family isn’t here with me today, it’s something that i’ve gotten better at coming to peace with. peace is a good word to describe it, but also a weird word to describe a relationship with someone’s death; this summer was tough, due to the loss of my aunt, and all the emotions and struggle that come with that. however, as thanksgiving approaches i’m grateful for my family, for my friends, and for all the opportunities i’ve had in the past few years of my life. this thanksgiving, i feel truly grateful, and while there’s a lot i can fixate on and worry over, i need to remember to always appreciate everything. i’m rambling now and my thoughts are all over the place, and i’ll have some thanksgiving cooking and “lifestyle” posts up soon, but for now i’m going to call it and leave you all with one of my favorite quotes.

“as we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – jfk

this is halloween (a week later)

07 Friday Nov 2014

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photo 3i have a lot of feelings about the fact that i just celebrated my last halloween at georgetown. the weekend itself was great, the weather was amazing, but there were moments when i realized that this is it. i remember my freshman year halloween like it was yesterday, and now i’m here in my final year and i have so many fixed feelings about it. in the past three years i’ve grown so much, learned so much about myself, and dealt with so much, and i feel more “me” than i think i ever have before. as i get closer to graduation i definitely will have more introspective posts on here, but for now i’m going to keep it light. back to halloween… i went through three costumes last weekend and i loved all of them. the first was a “the lost boys” inspired punk vampire, so imagine lots of fake blood and very realistic fangs and spikes. the other night i went as a sons of anarchy character and for trick-or-treating on embassy row i rocked my space jam costume. i tried to go out with a bang (and managed to scare a few people), and every halloween serves to remind me how much i love the holiday. although i don’t want to rush ahead, it’s time to prep for thanksgiving, so recipe research here i come.

roasted sugar pumpkin (with some extra sugar)

roasted sugar pumpkin (with some extra sugar)

it's not real blood… or is it?

it’s not real blood… or is it?

looks may be deceiving, but it actually tasted good

looks may be deceiving, but it actually tasted good

mötley crüe

mötley crüe

d.i.y. crow tattoos (do not try at home)

d.i.y. crow tattoos (do not try at home)

the fall to do list

14 Tuesday Oct 2014

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The Fall To-Do List

go on buzzfeed during the fall and you’ll find a countless amount of articles talking about what it means to be “basic.” apparently liking the fall makes you a basic person… well if that’s the case then screw it, i’m basic. in all honesty though, how does enjoying the leaves changing or wearing sweaters make you this way? if it’s cold, i’m going to wear a sweater, like any normal person would. but seriously, fall and winter are my two favorite times of the year, no shame in admitting it… once i can start baking apple pies or pumpkin cinnamon rolls, i’m in my own version of heaven. throw in a little frank sinatra or hozier to this cooking scenario, and i’m good to go. i’ve already decorated with candy corn (pictures to come), the boot breaking-in process is currently underway (painful, so painful), and both abc family and trader joe’s will be seeing a lot of me. you’re probably reading this and thinking how basic i am. all i have to say to that is “k, cool.” enjoy my fall to do list and a picture of an amazing bonfire, haters.

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these are a few of my favorite (fall) things

21 Monday Oct 2013

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favorite fall thingsrifle paper co. phone case //  one of my favorite quotes // the album i can’t stop listening to // shoes that seem amazing // one of my favorite hats // a nail polish look i’d love to try out // my fall addiction

once i get into a routine i tend to stick with it for a while, becoming mildly obsessed with different aspects of it. now that fall finally has arrived i have a few things that i more than love and can’t get enough of.

i happen to be absolutely obsessed with that leopard phone case. i’ve been using my rifle paper co. new york phone case since this summer and it’s amazing. it hasn’t gotten messed up after being dropped more times than i’d like to admit so i haven’t felt the need to change my phone case… until now.

thanks to pinterest i can now keep all of my favorite quotes in one place, which has been a blessing and a curse. once i’m on pinterest i can’t get off, and since i have a soft spot for inspirational sayings, i could spend a ridiculous amount of time compiling one of my inspirational boards.

i love music, especially anything that is folksy/indie. during my heyday in high school i was a big dashboard confessional fan… chris carrabba was my boy. the other day i wish watching reign (a new cw show that i LOVE) and a scene came on that i was instantly obsessed with. first, the main character was dancing in the middle of a ballroom with her best friends in a scene straight out of my dreams, and second the background song was literally perfect. after a little stalking i found that the band in question was twin forks and the song was back to you, and unsurprisingly my boy, chris carrabba, was a lead singer of this new band. i’ve had their EP on repeat for the past few days, and i recommend you take a listen! (back to you is actually great)

i love almost anything leopard. i’ve been eyeing these slippers for what seems like forever but at this point i can’t find them anywhere. hopefully they’ll pop up on a discount site one of these days, but until then i’ll keep searching.

now that it’s getting cold i can FINALLY enjoy chai lattes. for me they happen to be highly addictive, so i caved and had my first one last week. once i kick off the chai season i consume an insane amount… this year i’m going to try my hardest to practice more control.

thanks to my mane of hair i am a collector of baseball caps. usually i always have one in my bag, and other than my college baseball cap, i love wearing the one above.

i have been waiting to try out matte nails for the longest time, and i love how it looks with black nail polish. if i finish work early tonight, this is something i will definitely try out.

hello october

01 Tuesday Oct 2013

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c7c392c4819761b0a226b523b6dfb9d5guys, today is the first day of october, and i am legitimately freaking out. once october rolls around i feel like fall is officially here, and i couldn’t be more excited. i am a cold weather, crispy leaves, pumpkin-flavored anything, cozy sweater, roaring fire, boot wearing kind of person. (that was a mouthful, i know) the thought of leaves changing, the smell of fall filling the air, and that first really chilly day makes me deliriously happy. you may or may not be reading this and thinking this girl is incredibly dramatic, a bit crazy, and more obsessed with fall than she should be, but you’re right. from now until december, i’m in my favorite three month period of the year and i couldn’t be happier. if you think i’m freaking out now, just wait until december rolls around…90449b665ae797bf511c5f7459119e09 4ad14c7871bb9027eaf96f2dec921694 c4db7f9f06dc1e73ddddc4753e315d3ad0fbdea9354937c1c6bc6c95f5cd179d 866ec7ff271cb9866547a63ab7c32edafall-to-do-list

link loving

04 Wednesday Sep 2013

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tumblr_m281uxkuZa1qiaempo1_500i kid you not i have had this post planned out since august, but in typical meg fashion i got excited with other ideas and kept on rotating links in a folder, leaving them waiting to be unveiled. coming back to school after being gone for the whole summer is one of the craziest times ever, and while this is my third year of doing it, it doesn’t make it any less chaotic. as of right now the main though crossing my mind seems to be, “what is sleep?” i kind of have forgotten, but i’m slowly getting myself into a schedule… i’m even in the library right now, so steps are being taken, i swear.

so without further ado, here are some links that i have been loving:

this video literally had me crying. yes, i know i’m an emotional person, but i promise that it will tug at your heartstrings in the best way possible.

the samudra bags are some of my favorite things. looks can be deceiving, because while these pouches don’t look that big, they literally hold so much. not to mention the different designs are so, so cool.

ultimate living room inspiration right here.

now that the pumpkin spice latte has returned to starbucks my life is officially complete. while i can’t bring my self to drink one just yet, because i’m still in summer mode, i will drink one as soon as i feel that first shift in the weather. this guide to what your starbucks drink says about you could not be anymore accurate.. i am a perfect mix of pumpkin spice and chai.

exactly what i need for fall weather and late night study sessions.

beyonce. that’s the only description needed.

a perfectly cute/edgy bracelet that i have been lusting after for quite some time.

nothing gold can stay

29 Thursday Nov 2012

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for me, the end of november signals the end of fall, and all the crisp leaves and autumnal colors that come with it. although winter technically doesn’t arrive until the 21st of december, as soon as december 1st hits i’m in complete winter/holiday mode (which you all will soon see). those famous words immortalized through the outsiders, robert frost’s words may seem ominous, but in reality it’s how you choose to interpret these words.. and i believe there comes a time for us to move on, and accept change, even though it may not be easy.