Leaving UGA was bittersweet. I was really apprehensive to leave and, admittedly, almost tacked on a Masters degree or minor. I grew so much in that sweet small town - from almost quitting school to figuring out where priorities had to lay. There definitely were those not-so-good times, but living with my best friends for a full four years was something that I could and would never change for the world. Living in that gross downtown loft (which included my roommate's ceiling falling in) with paper-thin walls was probably one of the best years. I had a wonderful support system within the journalism school and really came to love the staff. I knew it wouldn't be goodbye as I would come back all the time.
TWO // Spotify Premium
I'm not entirely sure how anyone listened to music before Spotify Premium. I must admit I was a little overwhelmed when I first tried to make my first playlist. And, I'm still a little torn up that Tay Swift took all her music off.
Click here and here to visit two of my favorite playlists!
EIGHT // Brunch
Should I explain more? Some of my favorite brunch spots in Atlanta are Sun in My Belly, Murphy's, and Rosebud.
NINE // Bear
THREE // Jeni's
Okay, I'm not a sweets person. But Jeni's sold me on ice cream. Their Salted Caramel and Goat Cheese with Cherries are two of mine and Bryant's favorites. If we're over near the Westside, we always HAVE to go.
FOUR // J. Brand Jeans
Okay, I'm not a sweets person. But Jeni's sold me on ice cream. Their Salted Caramel and Goat Cheese with Cherries are two of mine and Bryant's favorites. If we're over near the Westside, we always HAVE to go.
FOUR // J. Brand Jeans
Hello, your's truly is from a small town in middle Georgia, so did I know what J. Brand jeans were before I went to college? Um, no. But I finally got a pair and let's just say my wallet is cursed forever because MAN! Are these pants comfortable or what?
FIVE // Bean Boots
SIX // L.L. Bean Totes
FIVE // Bean Boots
My poor mother. Every Christmas and birthday for the past three years you could find Bean Boots on the list, and finally my dreams came true last year when a pair showed up on my doorstep for my birthday. They are perfect for cold and gross wintery days. I'm just trying to figure out how many people would judge me if I showed up to the office in them.
SIX // L.L. Bean Totes
Confession: I have a bag problem. I love bags, any kind of them. But my L.L. Bean totes definitely take the cake. They're so durable and go with anything!
SEVEN // Family
2014 rallied both sides of my family like no other. Like every other family, we are not without our faults, but when it came time for me to move to Atlanta my uncle and his girlfriend graciously allowed me to stay in their apartment for 3 months. And since we lost my grandmother I think I have seen my cousins and aunt and uncle more times in the last five months than in the past two years.
SEVEN // Family
2014 rallied both sides of my family like no other. Like every other family, we are not without our faults, but when it came time for me to move to Atlanta my uncle and his girlfriend graciously allowed me to stay in their apartment for 3 months. And since we lost my grandmother I think I have seen my cousins and aunt and uncle more times in the last five months than in the past two years.
EIGHT // Brunch
Should I explain more? Some of my favorite brunch spots in Atlanta are Sun in My Belly, Murphy's, and Rosebud.
NINE // Bear
Lil baby Bear. I couldn't say enough great things about this little guy. When we brought him home he took a few days to show his personality, but it eventually came out. Teaching him how to high-five was one of the best and worst things I could have done, he potty trained quickly, and definitely ruled the roost. We've been without him less than a week now, but I'm sure he's running around in puppy heaven tearing apart many rope toys and chasing many squirrels.
Happy New Year! Here's to 2015!
Happy New Year! Here's to 2015!
