Cupcakes and Delicious Foods!

So I am already missing days on this blogging challenge, so I'm doing a two-for today! I started weight watchers again last night, so hopefully things will be looking healthier and more point friendly around me, but that's not always the case. I stopped at one of the coffee places around campus today and I'm in line to get my green tea (healthy right?!) and I notice a cupcake starring right at me... And then i notice it is red velvet.... And then I see the chocolate croissant there, and the blueberry streusel muffin. And my mouth starts watering. At the meeting last night we talked about anchors, and having something that reminds you of your goals. This is the moment when I thought "I have about 9 weeks until memorial day weekend... and I need to look hot!" So I got my green tea and left. I am happy I was able to make this decision and so far it has been fairly easy... Let's hope it stays that way!!

I traded this:

For this:

Yayyyyy for healthy choices!!

Buns!

Today, B is for buns! I am obsessed, wearing on right now actually, ballet buns, top knot, messy buns however you want to say it and however you want to wear it i love it! My favorite recently have been the top knots.

To get this look:

• First, gather hair in a high ponytail on top of the head.
• Tease the ponytail.
• Twist hair slightly while forming the bun. 
• Secure the bun with a ponytail and bobby pins.
• Pull some loose strands to frame the face.
• Hairspray, if needed.

This takes 15 minutes and is my go to look on mornings where I want to look put together, with little effort (so almost everyday!) I absolutely love this look and will probably do a more complete tutorial for you all when I have some more time.

Athens Happens

Today is the first day of the A to Z Challenge and I am already nervous for it, I almost forgot! It has been a hectic weekend though. My sister and her best friend came down to visit me here in Athens. And it was so much fun! We definitely bonded and had an amazing time. It made me think about school and my first experiences of college life. They had so many questions and were so unsure of the city and their surroundings. It made me remember my first month in Athens. And thinking back on it, I am so happy I made the decision that I did. I do not want to be anywhere else right now. Every decision I have made up to this point has helped me grow and learn so much. And I would not want to do it any other place than Athens, Ohio.

I remember my first week of classes in my COMS 110 class, which was Communication Between Cultures. It was one of my first COMS classes and my first week of college classes. I had no idea what I was doing. We were talking about the culture of Athens and an older guy in the class raises his hand and says "I love Athens so much, everyone is so nice, everyone has a beard and smokes. It's awesome." Of course the whole class starts laughing, but there was a lot of truth to what he said. Everyone is so nice in Athens. No one judges or cares what other weird things people do, because chances are they do weird things themselves. There are people unicycling up Jeff hill, walking around without shoes, walking on tight ropes, and playing humans vs. zombies. There's always something interesting going on in Athens, guaranteed!

Marching 110 Love!

A to Z Challenge!

So there's this challenge for bloggers. It's called the A to Z Challenge. It's fairly simple, you write a blog post everyday in the month of April (except Sunday). The first post needs to have a topic that starts with the letter A, next day B, all the way to the last day of the month, Z! I'm kinda nervous about it because I have tried to brainstorm some ideas and I haven't gotten the full alphabet yet :/ but, I figured since I am new at the blogging scene I would try something new and get some ideas! I'm surprisingly excited about it!! and my birthday is tomorrow, so that could be it too :)





And here's the link to the challenge and rules!

The Start of Spring Quarter!

Syllabus week, the most interesting week of the quarter. You go to class the first day, but you don't necessarily do anything. Yeah sure, you have some classes that quickly go over the syllabus and get right to business with a lecture and notes, but most go over the syllabus for 45 minutes and then do an icebreaker. Icebreakers are the worst, they are awkward and nobody wants to do them. It is obvious. When a teacher hands out a notecard and asks everyone to write 2 truths and 1 lie, you can see eyes stare out the window or down at cell phones. I understand teachers want students to get to know each other, but there is no way that will happen in one class over one icebreaker. Just ask general info and one interesting question and move on. Students always expect to get out early too. If a teacher starts with the syllabus and then moves to material, almost every students starts packing up at least 15 minutes before the class is supposed to end, if they haven't been let out already.

Sometimes I wish we could skip the first day of class and just start on the second or third day. I also love the first couple days of class because there is hardly any work and it is easy to get settled in! And another plus, it's SPRING QUARTER! I absolutely love spring quarter, the weather is nice, the campus is beautiful, and fests!! I won't get into too much detail for fests... but they are the best! You can ask any bobcat, they will all agree fests are always a good time. Even buckeyes are copying us ad trying to start their own fests (copycats!!)

I also can't wait for this weekend. It is my birthday and my sister's! She was born on my 3rd birthday... And she is coming down to celebrate!! I also found out that some friends and I are going to road trip to HIlton Head memorial day weekend!! Which means I need to get in bikini body shape! Which means salad and fruit for me!

Spring quarter got the best of Matt last year, let's hope it doesn't happen again! Hahah

Ombre Tank DIY: Tutorial

I have been obsessed with the ombre style recently, and since it has been getting warmer I figured why not make an ombre tank?! Good idea, right! Okay so here it is!

(I had to do a before and after :) )

You will need:

• fabric dye
• a plain white cotton tee shirt (I used a Hane's Men's large, so it would be long enough)
• scissors

Fold the tee in half so the sleeves, neckline and ends line up. and mark where you want to cut. Cut the sleeve off and close to a v-neck neckline. Remember you can always cut off more later, so don't go crazy at first!

Unfold the shirt and look at your almost done tank! I pulled and rubbed along where I cut to make the cotton look more work, but that will also come with time! I also cut off the hem at the bottom, but you do not have to do this. Keep your sleeves!!

Cut a couple strips from the sleeves and use them to tie the back of the tank together. I had my sister try the tank on and tie them while she was wearing it so I got it right. Here's the finished tank!

Next is dying it! (My favorite) Prepare the dye according to the manufacturer's instructions, mine used about 4 cups of water, 4 tablespoons of salt and the dye. Dampen the fabric with warm water for the best dying. Put the tank on a hanger and dunk half into the dye. I held the bottom of the tank in the dye longer to get a gradient effect.

Squeeze out some of the extra dye starting at the middle of the tank (the top of where the dye is) and all the way to the bottom. Don't hate on my makeshift glove, haha!

I say almost because this was right after i dyed it! Let the tank sit until the dye dries (mine ended up being over night) and iron the dyed part so it sets. Wash in cold water and wear!

Have any questions, comment below and I hope you like it!

And thanks to Michael Maurer for taking photos for me!!

Shopping and People Watching

Easton was awesome! Purchased some awesome clothes that I cannot wait to wear when I am back at school! One of my most surprising finds, a pair of flowy... puffy pants from H&M! Harem pants! My friend and I tried them on for fun, and I fell in love! They are so comfy and cute, perfect for going out. They could definitely be dressed up with heels or down with flip flops, but either way they are as comfy as PJ pants! I will definitely post a pic when I wear them, which will be soon.

I also found some essentials I needed, a new skirt and cute sunglasses that are baby blue and floral. I have to say my favorite part of the day was sitting by the fountain, outside in the sun. It was definitely a perfect day for a trip to Easton! walking outside was perfect! And the people watching was great. Maybe it's the COMS Major in me, but people watching is my absolute favorite! I love to see the way people interact and what it says about their personality. It's weird how much you can tell from how someone is sitting. I have to say, people watching at any amusement park is the best though. It's like all social rules go out the window! People wear what they want, yell at their kids and do not care what others think. I have had the best people watching moments at amusement parks by far! Amusement parks and Walmart, but it is more fun to go to an amusement park than Walmart. And luckily for us, they have their own webpage... People of Walmart where you can even buy the book. People watching has become so easy!

Well, I'm gonna keep this one short, and I'll post a picture of those pants.. Once I figure out how to work my mom's camera...