April 2011
158 posts
I sure hope
that all the celebrities that raised all that money/support for Haiti and Japan do the same for Alabama and the rest of the South.
“The South beckons with a sultry mystery, drawing travelers to back roads rich in both history and beauty. There’s still a little feeling of being a foreigner in a strange land for outsiders who venture here, but the locals’ famous hospitality gives road-trippers a reason to stay awhile. The culturally diverse region offers something for everybody: soul food and barbecue for food...
Kitsch:
(noun) tawdry, vulgarized, or pretentious art, literature, etc; usually with popular or sentimental appeal
*I literally had never seen this word before (minus the nameTaylor Kitsch aka. Tim Riggins), but I have come across it on my internet escapades at least 6 times within the last half hour. Funny how that happens sometimes.
I hope y'all
just saw William and Kate surprise the media/the world by driving away from the palace in a “Just Wed” convertible.
So adorable. And such a sweet ending to this fairy tale of a morning!
My favorite part: Harry whispering “Just wait till you see her” to William as Kate was walking up the aisle. Gaaahhhhh.
Overwhelmed.
I finished exams yesterday and got home last night. And I’ll be here ‘til the end of August. Thats four months…essentially an entire semester.
I’m overwhelmed by how much I love my family.
Overwhelmed by how much I love my sleepy little sun-bleached fishing town.
Overwhelmed by the potential that this summer holds.
But mostly overwhelmed by how much God has entrusted...
Shout out:
to my followers. Thank you for appreciating what I have to say enough to click the “follow” button.
I made this thing a month ago without the slightest idea that I would get attached to the blogs I follow and the people that follow me back. To be honest, I thought only “internet wierdos” became friends with people they met through social media. But here I am, wanting to...
thingsthatarepretty:
tialoveofdesign:
Not that I have room in my closet, but how adorable/functional is this?!
And its just re-shaped clothes hangers. Brilliant.
Praying for Alabama
and any of y’all that have been affected by the crazy weather this week.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/massive-tornado-hits-alabama-storms-leave-16-dead/story?id=13465028
makersandmonograms asked: I can't believe I wasn't following you sooner! Great blog name :]
When Moms text:
Mom: CONGRATS ON MAKING PROM COURT!!!
Me: Nope, you got the wrong kid. I missed that ballot years ago.
(Did I mention my younger brother is a stud? ‘Cause he is.)
Mad props
to my parent’s generation for making it through college without Wikipedia.
Tammy Taylor
is the jam.
#cleareyesfullheartscantlose
With all the
raw brownie batter and cookie dough I consume, it’s a dang miracle that I have yet to ingest salmonella.
Lyrical Ignorance
2 AM and she calls me ‘cause I’m still awake, “Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?, I don’t love him. Winter just wasn’t my season” Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes Like they have any right at all to criticize, Hypocrites. You’re all here for the very same reason
Up until Roommate 3 played this song about 2 minutes ago, I...
He is Risen!
“Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.”
Hallelujah for freedom in Christ.
“‘cause I got time on my hands and hope in my heart”
– Sugarland (April Showers)
Twitter
finally broke down and made one.
@acbowers13
holla at yo girl.
Gettin' on that study grind
with roommates 1 & 2.
And a Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and Dixie Chicks pandora quick mix station. And a big ole mason jar of homemade sweet tea.
Have I mentioned how much I love my life?
Corey Smith
will always hold a special place in my country lovin’ heart.
For the last 45 minutes,
Roommate 1 and I have both been sitting in the living room, on our computers, in our own little worlds.
We have been alternating back and forth who gets to play a song. Our only conversation has been “it’s your turn, dude” when one of us zones out and forgets.
And it’s been great. So relaxing. And I’m really going to miss this over the summer.
And It’s...
I’ve been to church, I’ve read the book, I know He’s there, But I don’t look, near as often as I should, His fingerprints are everywhere, I just look down and stop and stare, open my eyes and then I swear, I saw God today,
- George Strait, “I Saw God Today”
13 Hot Jams
Some new, some not. Crazy Girl - Eli Young Band
Little Miss - Sugarland
Old Alabama - Brad Paisley
Wave on Wave - Pat Green
Beautiful Exchange - Hillsong
Washed by the Water - NeedToBreathe
Sweet Tea and God’s Graces - Taylor Swift
Cowboys Like Us - George Strait
Angels from Montgomery - John Pryne
Sweet Southern Comfort - Buddy Jewel
Barefoot Blue Jean Night - Jake Owen
Bama...
WatchTaken before the Garnet and Gold spring game.
Obvs I’m a big fan.
Roommate 1: Can we please be extreme couponers next year?
This girl never ceases to crack me up.
