What I'm Loving Wednesday

Happy Hump Day, ladies! I'm linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday.  

I'm loving that it's my birthday week! Today is my last full day in the office before starting the weekend early to celebrate my 22nd!

I'm loving the Hunger Games. After hearing all the hype around this book, I had to pick it up at the bookstore. I just started reading it but so far it's a page-turner. And I must finish it before the movie comes out in theatre.

I'm loving this Blanket-Wrap Cardigan from Old Navy. I've had my eye on it since it arrived in store and just couldn't spend $44 on it. Last week, I found it on sale for $20 and had a 20% coupon. Score!

I'm loving Carrie Underwood's new single 'Good Girl' ... she sings the absolute truth in this song. Definitely can't wait until her new album comes out in May. Carrie just seems like a down-to-earth girl who I could definitely be friends with. And have you seen her legs?!

{all images from my Pinterest page}

xo, sam

Daytona

Life has been absolutely crazy the last month. And it is all because of this place: Daytona. Unlike most sports where the biggest event of the season takes place at the conclusion, the 'superbowl' of our year kicks off our 38-week schedule.

Thankfully after two trips, eight total days, numerous rain storms and soaking up some rays, I was able to return to Carolina and finally stop living out of a suitcase. I'm blessed to have a job that I enjoy waking up to every day which allows me to see many cities across the United States. But no matter the length of my trip, nothing feels better when I land back home in Charlotte.

I've learned over the years that Dorothy was right...there really is no place like home.

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

As I flipped through my calendar this morning, it hit me. 

The first month of 2012 is almost in the books. Where has the time gone? I swear January 1st seems like yesterday and we were all making goals and resolutions for the new year. Let's please not talk about how those are going for this girl. 

However, one of my goals for this year was to document more...journal, blog, take pictures, do anything that will help me remember where I've been and what I've done. The older I get the more I realize that I'm blessed to do a lot of one-of-a-kind experiences and so often I have nothing to show for it. And as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. 

Here are a few shots I've captured over the last week. 

NASCAR Preview at Charlotte Convention Center 1.21.12.

Jilson Baby Shower 1.21.12.

Venti Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte at 6am 1.24.12.

Commercial Shoot at shop 1.24.12.

Happy New Year 2012

Hellllllo 2012! Here's to a year full of laughter, love, and happiness. 

My New Years Eve: sushi, mimosas, pjs, Target shopping, watching the ball drop and many laughs with my best friend. Perfect ending to 2011 and beginning to 2012.

How did you ring in the new year? 

xo.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. {Isaiah 9:6}

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday, filled with lots of love and joy. Presents, family time, lunch, parade watching, and 3-mile walk with Dad have made up my day so far.. now it's time to pack for a couple days at the beach. So excited to get away before returning to the daily routine! 

Did Santa bring you anything good? 

xo.

fill in the blank friday

Happy Friday! Another work week is almost complete and the weekend fun is right around the corner. With lots of activities planned and final holiday touches to complete, I can hardly wait. 

Today, I'm linking up with Lauren at The Little Things We Do for Fill in the Blank Friday...

1. My most favorite "little thing" is... {whew, this is a hard one since I'm all about the little things} to receive a hand written letter in the mail. I'm a dork when it comes to getting snail mail. 

2. I'd give anything to... achieve my dreams and wake up everyday knowing only good awaits.

3. I can't believe... there are only nine, let me repeat, NINE more days until Christmas! Lots of presents are left to be bought and wrapped. Time to finish it up this weekend so I can enjoy the true reason for the season.  

4. The one thing I'd like to achieve today is... put a smile on someone else's face. Happiness comes from helping others.

5. The last thing I want to do today is... clean. My grandma is coming to visit for the holidays and the house must be cleaned. {ps: this will be pushed off until tomorrow}

6. If I were writing my own blank today, it would say... my favorite Christmas cd is... and to answer the question, mine would be NSYNC's holiday album. A little Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays can make this girl smile on cue.

7. My favorite candle scent is... Yankee Candle's Christmas Cookies. If y'all have not smelled its deliciousness, you are missing out. Who doesn't love to smell sugar cookies at the holidays?

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend! Anything fun planned? 

xo.

Low Key Weekend

This weekend was low key but sometimes those are the best kind to have...

- sleeping in for the first time in weeks

- Kannapolis Christmas Light Parade

- cleaning bedroom and bathroom

- spending way to much time on Pinterest (officially addicted)

- studying for my last two finals of this semester

- Sunday morning church

- 3 mile walk with my Dad

- more studying

- watching made-for-tv Christmas movie

The Gem Theatre {downtown Kannapolis}

How was your weekend? 

xo.