I Don't Know About You But I'm Feeling 22: Birthday Post



I cannot believe another year has come and gone, and let me just say my twenty-first year is one I will never forget. Filled with lots of new adventures, trips and milestones, they were easily the highlight of my year, but with those achievements came challenges and loss, ones that helped shape and grow me as a person. I am truly grateful for all of you who have supported me in my blogging journey and I cannot wait to meet and interact with more of you!

A year ago today I posted Birthday Post: 21 Facts About Me and I thought this year I would continue the tradition and share 22 new facts about myself! With such a great response and high views last year (If you haven't read last years post be sure to click the link above!)  I'm sure you will enjoy this years post just as much! Enjoy!

1. I am horrible at taking pictures. Landscapes, group pictures, selfies, you name it.
2. I own twice as many scarves as I do pants.
3. I love monogramed things yet I don't own any.
4. I am a country girl at heart, I hate living in the city.
5. One of my all time favourite places is Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
6. Over the past few months I have once again become a 'belieber'.
7. I am heading to Orlando, Florida in February.
8. At times I can have very bad 'road rage'.
9. I cannot cook eggs, they never turn out right and most times they are not edible.
10. I cannot skate if my life depended on it. If someone wants to teach me I would be forever grateful (its kind of a big deal here in Canada).
11. I hate sushi, have tried it multiple times but can never seem to get it down.
12. I have a slight addiction with reading stories off of Wattpad.
13. For twenty-two years I have tried to French braid my hair and still cannot get it correct.
14. Last summer I travelled to New Hampshire, Boston, Maine, Toronto, Prince Edward Island and Ireland. You could say I had a little bit of a 'travel bug'.
15. The majority of my time at school is spent on Pinterest (be sure to follow me) instead of studying.
16. My favourite clothing store is Dynamite, could easily spend all of my money there.
17. I hate coffee and tea, hot chocolate will always be my favourite hot drink.
18. I am beyond horrible at all math and science subjects, no idea why I keep taking them.
19. Guilty. I am one of those people who will delete a photo off of Instagram if it doesn't get 11 likes.
20. I have multiple names for my future children picked out... mostly girls names as I find them all so pretty.
21. I have always wanted to start a Youtube channel, hopefully this year will be the year I buckle down and make one. Would  you guys watch videos if I uploaded them?
22. I am truly grateful for all of my supporters, you are the reason I still continue to blog!

I want to thank you all for your continued support, there is nothing I enjoy more than getting to know each and every one of you. Leave a comment saying hi or tell me a fact about yourself! xoxo

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

Fall is by far my favourite season to express my style and try new outfits. The colder weather provides me with the opportunity to layer and accessorize staple pieces in my wardrobe.  The following is one of my go-to fall outfits that is perfect for running to class, Christmas shopping and so much more.

Sweater: Purchased at Forever 21, this sweater is super soft and comfy, the color goes with almost everything I own and can be dressed up or down.

Leggings: Although any pair of black leggings work, this pair purchased from Dynamite has leather detailing down the side, giving the look more detail and edge.


Sunglasses: This pair of sunglasses from GlassesShop are perfect for any fall day. With the time change, I find myself driving to and from my classes right as the sun rises and sets making it hard to see the road, making these glasses a much needed accessory. If you would like your own pair, GlassesShop is offering 50% off of eyeglasses and sunglasses with free lenses (sale frames excluded), just use the coupon code GSHOT50 when checking out. http://www.glassesshop.com/


Scarf: Also purchased at Forever 21, this scarf is perfect for any fall outfit and can keep you warm on those cold, brisk fall days.


Vest: This black, light weight, zip-up vest is from Old Navy. It is perfect to throw over any sweater and add layers to your outfit.


Boots: Purchased at Target, these black and brown riding boots add comfort and style to any outfit.

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!

Baked Sausage Penne

One day while trying to come up with a meal to make for dinner, I discovered this dish while throwing what I had left in the fridge into a casserole. With only 5 ingredients this recipe has become a staple meal in my home and one that everyone seems to enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Penne Noodles
• Your choice of sausage
• Tomato Pasta Sauce
• Grated Cheddar Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. After your penne noodles are boiled and sausage is baked to your liking, combine HALF of the  noodles, chopped up sausage and pasta sauce into casserole dish.
3. Mix ingredients until all noodles are covered with sauce and sausage is distributed evenly.
4. Layer the top with parmesan and cheddar cheese.
5. Pour the rest of the ingredients into the dish and repeat the processes.
6. Make sure the final layer of cheese is thick and covers the top of the dish
7. Bake at 400 degrees until cheese is melted to your liking.

Add Caesar salad and garlic bread to your plate and enjoy!

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!