BIRTHDAY POST: 24 Facts About Me!

It's that time of year again, my birthday! To celebrate my 24 years on this earth, here is 24 facts about me! It has become a tradition over the years to share these insights into my life with you, so be sure to check out Birthday Post: 23 Facts About Me!, I Don't Know About You But I'm Feeling 22: Birthday Post, and Birthday Post: 21 Facts About Me!

• I can't sleep on my back.
• I would love to learn calligraphy, it is so pretty and timeless.
• My favourite chips are Zesty Doritos.
• I hate, hate, hate cilantro.
• My first car was a 2006 Black Mazda 3.
• My all time favourite tv show is Friends. I am totally Monica in every way!
• I love baking. Make sure you check out my cookie and muffin recipes!
• I have naturally curly hair but wear it straight.
• I started my Youtube channel this past year, it's still in the early stages but I would love new subscribers.
• I live out of my planner. It's my lifeline.
• To-Do Lists are my addiction. I'm the type of person who will add things to the list just to get the satisfaction of crossing it off.
• I love Mountain Dew, it is one of my guilty pleasures.
• I'm terrified of snakes, no mater the shape or size.
• I can't sleep with socks on.
• My favourite Ice-cream is Ben & Jerry's Half Baked.
• My current favourite song is Marry Me by Thomas Rhett.
• Over the years I have become a morning person. I love having productive days.
• I prefer talking on the phone rather than texting.
• I'm early to everything, I have a fear of being late.
• I hate, hate, hate public speaking of any kind.
• Family is HUGE to me. They are not on family but some of my best friends.
• I'm a homebody. I would much rather have a night in than hit the town.
• I would love to travel to New York sometime in this next year.
• I am really working hard on using Instagram more, please go follow and show it some love! I also started an Instagram for my blog, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give it a follow! You will get to see instantly when I upload new blog posts! 

I would love to thank my amazing friends for such a fun and memorable birthday weekend! There are not enough words to describe how much you mean to me!

Life Lately: February 2016

I would like to start this post by saying I am one of the worlds worst bloggers.  In a dream world I would love to post every other day, but in reality I barely have time to catch my breath or sit down and relax for an hour or two. January was a crazy busy month, and February is ten times worse. I have been living by the saying 'so much to do, so little time'.  Because so much has been happening I thought I would spend a little time updating you on my life lately!


Birthday:  I celebrated my 22nd birthday on January 29 and I was fortunate to extend the celebration over multiple days. Fun fact, every year on my birthday there is snow, and this year there happened to be a lot, forcing me to stay in and celebrate the night before and days after. A special thank you goes out to my best friend Courtney who despite the awful weather tried to make my birthday a magical one!

Florida: I was blessed with the opportunity to spend my Spring Break in sunny Orlando, Florida with friends. While there I was able to visit the Disney Parks, Universal, Disney Springs, lay by the pool and feed my shopping addiction by stopping into a local Outlet in search of President Day sales.  Although I will be paying off this trip for awhile, it was well worth it and I treasure every moment and memory from it.

University: I'm not sure about you, but my university calls what most people would consider spring break, 'reading week.' Most people take advantage of the time off to travel or relax, much like I did in Florida. But all of that relaxation comes at a price. In hopes that we are taking that much needed break to study and gain control for the rest of the semester, most if not all Midterm examinations are scheduled the first few days back to classes. This means I have 3 exams to study for and write all within the first three days of being back in class, and let me tell you ... I certainly did not study while in Florida, there was simply to much to do and so much to see.


Blogging: I am going to be completely honest with you when I say that I am a little discouraged when it comes to blogging.  I have come to a point where I wanted to use my blog to help others, share ideas and make new and long lasting friendships with fellow bloggers but I feel as though no one is reading or even cares about my blog or what I post. I know this sounds a little dramatic but I wanted to be honest and share my true thoughts and feelings. I know I am not alone and I am sure many of you reading have gone through these same thoughts and feelings before, and with that being said ... I would love some advice or encouragement to help me get through this phase. Even a simple suggestion of some blog posts you would like to see would help a lot.


Love Life & Relationships: Still single, and probably always will be. Although I would love to find the right guy and be in a committed relationship, its hard to get out there and meet people when you have anxiety and are also socially awkward. Until I conquer a miracle, I would love to hear your love stories, the good, the bad, and the awkward!

Pinterest Picks: My Style

Want to know a fun fact about me? I hope your answer is yes because I am going to tell you anyway... I have a slight addiction to Pinterest, as I'm sure many of you do as well! I find myself going on to look up a recipe for supper and four hours later logging off with a months worth of recipes as well as a new design for my room and a new dream wardrobe.


For those of you who don't know what this magical site is, I will give you a quick summary. Pinterest is a social network that allows its users to visually share their interests, outfits, DIY projects, recipes, decorating tips and tricks, and show much more with their followers. With a click of a button your favourite outfit or recipe can be 'pinned' onto its designated board that is organized into whatever category you want! It's hard to fully grasp what the site is until you start to use it, and I highly recommend you give it a try if you have not already!


I thought that I would share with you some of my all time favourite fashion looks I have come across on Pinterest over the years, if I had an unlimited supply of cash you can best believe that I would own all of these! Enjoy!

If you would like to see where I found all of these outfits, check the 'My Style' board on my Pinterest, link above!


If any of you have Pinterest I would love to give you a follow and see all of the wonderful things you have pinned!  xoxo

Fall Fashion: Apple Picking

I love fall and all of its fashion opportunities. Its cold enough for a sweater, light jacket or vest, but not cold enough where I need winter boots, hats or mittens!


The following is an outfit I wore apple picking, a perfect fall day (minus the fact that it started snowing as we were about to leave!)

Jacket: I picked up this jacket at Old Navy. It has a removable liner so it if perfect for fall, winter and spring! I absolutely love the color as it goes with everything and it super easy to dress up or down!


Scarf: I purchased this scarf while in Ireland over the summer at a store called Penneys, and it was probably my favourite purchase of the entire trip! I am in love with the colors and it is cozy and warm, perfect for those cold fall days!


Boots: The boots are just your standard pair of brown riding boots, I picked mine up at Aldo! I swear by these boots, they are stylish, comfy and perfect for shopping, school and work!


What are your favourite fall fashions? Leave a comment letting me know!

Summer 2015

I can honestly say that this summer has been the best one yet. Summer 2015 has been filled with memories, experiences and adventures that I will NEVER forget.


My summer started with my family and I heading to beautiful Prince Edward Island to see my brother graduate from college. This moment was special for all of us, as we all knew the hard work and determination Matthew went through to receive his diploma. Very proud big sister moment.

In July I traveled to Maine, New Hampshire and Boston with my cousins (who I consider my sisters) and the trip was a true bonding experience. We saw places of the world we have never been, tried new foods, and literally shopped until we dropped. We have memories that will stay with us forever and resurface every family function and gathering until we die. Alison and Haley, I know you will see this so I would just like to thank you for an amazing trip and who knows, maybe summer 2016 we will conquer new provinces or states!

I had barley finished unpacking from my trip to the States when I was already off on my next adventure. IRELAND for 10 days. A few months ago, one of my good friends moved to Dublin and because I had never been to Europe I decided to travel across the Atlantic Ocean and pay her a visit. Although the trip was filled with delays, missed flights and overall horrible flying experiences, I am forever grateful for Nikki and Tyler and their hospitality.  Ireland was beyond beautiful. Whether I was walking the streets of Dublin or visiting one of the natural wonders of the world (such as the Cliffs of Moher or Giants Causeway), I felt welcomed, at home and truly independent.

After getting over my jet lag and not being home even a week, I was off to Yarmouth, a small town in Nova Scotia to help them open up their new Winners store (TJ Maxx for my American readers). I was able to go with my best friend Courtney and it was one of the best weekends of my summer. I absolutely love Yarmouth as I have a cottage not far and have been going their for the past 21 summers. It always feels like home, the people are beyond friendly, I am able to get out of the big city and I was able to see Courtney's family who I adore and love spending time with.

After being home for only a few days and having time off of work because I put in extra hours when traveling to open the new store, I decided to travel back down to Yarmouth with my cousin Haley and spend some time at my cottage. With no cell reception, TV, or wifi, we are forced outside to truly enjoy nature and do some of our favorite summer past times, four-wheeling, kayaking, swimming and fishing!

This brings me up to now, where I only have a few days left of summer as I start back at University on September 9th. Summer 2015 you have blown all expectations of what a great summer should be and I know next summer will be almost impossible to beat! I have grown so much and I would like to thank you for all of my opportunities, memories and the best four months of my life.

Leave a comment letting me know what you did this summer!