autumn.

I don't know about you, but I am ready for fall and everything that comes with it - leaves changing colors, bonfires, hoodies, scarves, pumpkin spice lattes...

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Cider Bar

Chai Pumpkin Spice Thumbprints

there's nothing stronger...

...than the bond of sisters.

Even though Kelly and I are wildly different, she's still my best friend :)

falling in love with fall.

The weather is cooling down here and it has me all excited for sweaters, scarves, jeans, boots, etc.

Fall Fashion at it's Finest...

Monday Advice

love 'em...

believe in BLUE...

football season has finally arrived :)

hoo hoo hoo...

HOOSIERS! IU lovin'...

great photo courtesy of Indiana University... follow on Instagram @iubloomington

handsome lookin' fellas

reunited with two great college friends in Chicago

Friday Favorites

Favorite place... ever :)

Chalkboard runner - cute idea for hosting dinner parties!

I use this phrase more often than I should ;)

Avocado Pita Pizza with Cilantro Sauce

Favorite quote

Always an excuse to throw a party!

Let's Have A Party... :)

 

Cute ideas for a wine tasting party...

Delicious appetizers and party snacks...

Strawberry Bruschetta

Cucumber Avocado Summer Rolls

Blackberry Fennel Pizza

Fun outdoor games...

outdoor Twister :)

Bocce Ball and Cricket

20 Habits That'll Get and Keep You Fit

Life A Healthy Life

1. Practice long, slow eating

2. Go all DIY

3. Plan ahead

4. Eat often

5. Repeat yourself

6. Don't drink sugar!

7. Veg and fruit up!

8. What's your intake?

9. Take it easy on nut butter

10. Make fiber your friend... Top Fiber-Rich Foods

11. Eat real food

12. Pay attention

13. Go off the sauce

14. Downsize your settings

15. Treat trap

16. Get on board
17. Eat right when hungry
18. Master special occasions
19. Set reasonable expectations
20. Cross-train to blast calories

it starts and ends with sex.

men and women can't just be friends...

or can they?

When Harry Met Sally

Although, Billy Crystal makes a compelling argument of why men and women can't just be friends, I would have to disagree. I think we can. In fact, most of my friends are guys and I don't want to sleep with any of them. I will agree that that may be one sided. Guys probably do want to sleep or have thought about sleeping with any friend that is a woman. But does that still mean a platonic relationship is out of the question?

no borders.

What do you want to be when you grow up? The infamous question asked to every little kid. For me, I wanted to be an actress or a model... this coming from the girl who was so shy, she would hide behind her parents.

As we grow up and discover our passions and talents, we start to figure out what we want to do in life. Some people know exactly what they want to do as soon as 3 years old. Then there are those, like me, who are still trying to figure that out at 27 years old.

Some people might consider the group of individuals who know right away what they want to do, the "lucky ones." However, I consider myself the lucky one.

I don't like to feel confined to one area of interest or place. I want to be able to try out new things and travel to new and exciting places. The best part of not knowing what you want to do? Being able to do whatever the hell you want :).

it's all about...

ME.

It's time to go back to being selfish. I plan on spending more time playing, blogging, and just living life.