Thursday, September 22, 2011

Inspirational Country Songs

Every once and a while after a long, stressful week I just need my go to songs that inspire me to continue on with my head held high. I love these songs because they calm me down and remind me of the important things in life. While all your activities may be hectic and crazy always remember whats important in life! 

So Small - Carrie Underwood
"Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain a sand, And what you've been looking for is in your hands"


I Hope you Dance - Lee Ann Womack
"And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you Dance" 


If You're Going Through Hell - Rodney Atkins
"But the good news is there's angels everywhere out on the street holding out a hand to pull you back up on your feet"

Don't Forget to Remember Me - Carrie Underwood
"Tell my baby sister I'll see her in the fall, And tell me-maw I miss her yeah, I should give her a call, And make sure you tell Daddy that I'm still his little girl, Yeah I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be" 


Live Like You Were Dieing - Tim McGraw 
"Some day I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying'"

Hope everyone finds a little inspiration in whatever they need! What are your go-to inspirational songs?

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Online Purchases

Since the booming metropolis of Blacksburg, VA is anything but a fashion mecca, I typically resort to one of my favorite past times to fulfill my shopping fix ... online shopping. I recently purchased some great transitional pieces to help me fall into fall! 

Factory crewneck cardigan
J Crew Factory Crewneck Cardigan in Cabernet

Factory perfect-fit ruffled scoopneck tee
J Crew Factory perfect-fit ruffled scoop neck tee in white

Factory printed cotton sateen mini
Factory printed cotton sateen mini in orchid shadow

RM10830677
Tommy Hilfiger Straight Legged Jean

And a great ebay purchase! I trust ebay greatly with fashion jewelry for cheap since it is good for some trendy statement pieces without making a significant investment. 
J Crew Red Floral Necklace 

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Homeplace

This past Friday, some of my senior Kappas and I headed through the picturesque mountainside to a little house turned restaurant known as the Homeplace.

The Homeplace is a family style restaurant where they bring out tons of food and refill whatever you need! We ate fried chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, biscuits with apple butter, mac n' cheese, green beans, coleslaw, blackberry cobbler and more! It was all so delicious and I think I will have to make another trip soon! 

We also took advantage of the gorgeous scenery to snap some "sistah" pics! 

It was the first chilly day of fall, so we all dressed warmly! 

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

Chicken Chili

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili
Servings:

1 onion, chopped
1 can black beans
1 can tomato sauce
1 can of corn
2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes
1 packet taco seasoning
Chili powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Combine beans, onion, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Kindle!

For my internship, we were treated like royalty. Not a week went by without a free meal, every week we had events like go-karting and wine tasting, I traveled to Chicago, went to Kings Dominion and so much more! At the end, they even gave us a gift as a thank you for our internship and I got the Kindle!

Well, I finally got it thanks to my Mom's slow shipping but I am so excited to check it out. I need some book suggestions to download and if anyone has any tips or tricks for the Kindle I would love to know!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Cascades

Over the summer, my friend and I decided that our senior year needed to be epic. While we have fit a lot into these past 3 years, there are a few things I want to do or re-do before we left Blacksburg and head into the real world. One of the items on my list was to hike the Cascades, a trail near Blacksburg that ends in a waterfall, and luckily our sisterhood retreat this year was just that!

Girls on a rock

Family Keychain

Kappas on a bridge

So strong

Girls at the overlook of the waterfall

Being daredevils on the wobbly log

It was so much fun and hopefully I continue to check things off my senior year bucket list!