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APRIL FAVES

April 30, 2016

Another month has passed by in the blink of an eye!  However, that also means that the school year is dwindling down to its final days--I enjoy school overall, but I believe it's high time to take a break.
I conquered many goals this month, and I uncovered others that I want to achieve.

Any month where I can figuratively "check things off" my master plan is a good month in my book! Without further ado, here are a few of my favorite things from one of my best months to date:

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1. Feminine Dresses:  Ah, dresses.  I've come to the conclusion that dresses are my favorite items of clothing--in fact, I'd wear them frequently if they were more practical (this conclusion may have been crafted after Julia Engel's lifestyle).  I cannot wait to try on this lovely navy shift from J Crew, and I continue to wish that longer dresses like this summery maxi looked good on me.

2. Travel Diaries:  From trips to Boston to vacations to Italy, it seems like everyone has caught the travel bug this month.  I may not have been able to board a plane to Italy or England, but I have enjoyed living vicariously through others' adventures.  Some of my favorites include a conference trip to Boston, a charming waltz through New Orleans, a Venetian escape, and a stroll through the flower-strewn streets of London.

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE CULINARY GENIUS

April 28, 2016

Terrifying as it may sound, Mother's Day is quickly approaching.  Since May 8 is only a week or so away, I figured it would be a lovely time to fit in some gift ideas for the women who make the world go 'round.

My mother is definitely a pro in the kitchen, so I created this post with her in mind, but I'm sure that she isn't the only mother who has wonderful culinary skills.  From something as prime as a new knife set to a nice cookbook, one thing's for certain:  the mother who loves the kitchen, loves gifts she can put to use in the kitchen.

BEING A PREP FOR A WEEK: 4/17/16 -- 4/23/16

April 23, 2016

Can you believe that April is almost over?  Time really flies when you're having fun (or when you're extremely busy).

Thankfully, I had a light school load this week due to no school on Friday and a "free" day on Tuesday because of ACT testing.  I cannot stop gazing outside constantly;  the weather has been absolutely sublime, an ideal demonstration of springtime.  From what I've read and seen, the conditions have been equally favorable in other parts of the world--I hope your corner of the Earth is being blessed with wonderful sunshine!

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Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
An article that explains why more people should major in history (a worthwhile read, even if you're majoring in a completely different field)
A delightful list of words that should be used more often in everyday settings...

DIY CALLIGRAPHY LETTERS

April 20, 2016

Who doesn't love a pretty font or a lovely italic?  Calligraphy is just one of those art forms that many people enjoy looking at, whether it's on a card or on a computer screen (Pinterest, anyone?).

However, it doesn't just have to be something you look at;  it can be something you master, without the aid of any special tools or abilities.  If you can write well, you can probably do calligraphy.

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BEING A PREP FOR A WEEK: 4/10/16 -- 4/16/16

April 16, 2016

This week was absolutely crazy--insane, even.  Allow me to elaborate.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I took the ACT on April 9.  It was a very unique testing experience because I was able to take the test online for the first time ever;  the only downside of the new technology was learning that my scores won't be available until June (yikes).  Then I plunged headfirst into a new week of school, during which homework was even more rampant than usual.

To top everything off, I had a very important interview at the end of the week for a position as one of my school's Ambassadors--for lack of a better explanation, the Ambassadors are the student representatives for my high school, therefore making the application and interview process very competitive.  I'm ecstatic to say that I was selected as a new member, and I cannot wait to share more about my leadership experiences with you.  For now, I'm just glad that I can relax!

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Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
Julia Hengel is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her huge fashion blog, Gal Meets Glam--her post is not only inspiring but remarkable as well.
Really wishing I was reading this book right now...

POSTCARDS FROM THE NASHVILLE ZOO

April 13, 2016

Ever since I was a child, I've been fascinated with animals, so it's no surprise that I love going on trips to the zoo.  I got the opportunity to go on a miscellaneous trip to the Nashville Zoo with my medical professions class, and I'm so glad that I did!

If you plan on being in the Nashville area and have some extra time in your schedule, I'd definitely recommend making a stop there.  A few of the exhibits are under reconstruction, but the remaining parts of the zoo make up for it.  My favorite spots were the bamboo forest (so very serene), the historic house and farm, and the kangaroo exhibit (couldn't pass up the chance to actually interact with kangaroos).

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BEING A PREP FOR A WEEK: 4/3/16 -- 4/9/16

April 9, 2016

What a week.  From field trips to tests and everything in between, it's been exhausting. As if that wasn't enough, the lovely springtime weather has decided to be replaced by chilly frosts.  I'll join in with the many springtime enthusiasts by saying, "I want skirts-and-dresses-weather."

Besides that, I'm working on some big school projects, recuperating from the zoo field trip we embarked on yesterday, and putting my own tips to the test by taking the ACT today.  Wish me luck!

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Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
Some of the most beautiful sentences in literature--and some of them really are exquisite.
In case you missed it, a lovely roundup of spring desktop wallpapers

BEING A PREP FOR A WEEK: 3/27/16 -- 4/2/16

April 2, 2016

Hello April--we've sincerely missed you!

I don't know what's better:  the southern weather or the southern blooms--but I don't think I'll be complaining about either.  As for my southern lifestyle, it was pretty mundane for the past week. However, I'll absolutely take "mundane" over "rough" any day!

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Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
Ice cream flavors inspired by classic books--can someone take the initiative to make this real, please?
If you're a fellow blogger and you're looking for another blog to read, try The Nectar Collective!
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