Wednesday: In love with..

Sadly this isn't an exactly "I CAN'T WAIT TO BLOG" day for me.. but I'm working on it

In turn, my WILW isn't going to be all that exciting - sorry guys, but I had an exam today and huge quiz (it should really just be called an exam..) tomorrow! Ugh the stresses of school.. I feel like they'll never end

(Oh well I'm in my real comfy patagonia pull over and lulu lemon yoga pants, so I'm ready to get down to business!)

I'm loving..

This precious precious bag from Zara. I first spotted it on Ashley's blog, Turquoise&Teal, and I quickly, I mean, quick like a rabbit, fell in love. Not only is it the perfect size, but it comes in so many great colors. Not to mention how can you not like something Olivia Palermo covets.. Sadly when I first found it on Zara.com, they were sold out of this gorgeous brown. I cried a little bit - to myself of course - and decided it was just as nice in the black they offer. But lucky me - I checked back the next day, and what-do-ya-know? The brown is back in stock!




So, this is what we have so far:

Oliva Palermo endorsed + Beautiful shade of brown leather + not too heavy of a price tag = Remind me why I shouldn't buy it again?

Oh wait - I remember, its because my bank account is quickly growing to hate me. 

Don't you wish money grew on trees.. 

Ps: Just check out how sassy Ms. Polermo is: wurkkk dat bag gurfrundd.

What wonderful thing am I loving next, you may ask?

Why another thing I need to buy of course!

As some of you may already know (and my best friends will vouch for this) I have a strange obsession with phone cases.. and I'm not exaggerating when I say obsession - I think I own 10-15 iPhone cases. Its a sickness, I know.  And of course I stumbled across this beauty the other day, while just casually browsing phone cases - it's pretty much an afternoon activity now. #embarrassing

But how cute is this one!? Sweet Tea Paperie has done a flawless job of designing these babies, and I'm going to have a hard time resisting.. #collegegirlbudget #superwhitegirlproblems #monogramobsessed

And of course these colors would go great into the fall/winter season, no?

Next? Another item that I newly own!

Much more exciting that pining after things I need (want) to purchase.

I'm going to come out and be real honest - I haven't so much always loved Old Navy.. I tend to find their stuff unflattering - but after seeing all of these Army/Safari vests all over the place I couldn't help but give in to searching for one - and of course my search ended at Old Navy.com. I was hesitant to order because the vest was only offered in a size large and I'm usually a medium, but I was willing to take the risk - and pressed purchase. (Plus this bad boy was/is on sale for $25 - who can pass up a bargain item like that!? Not this girl.) The vest arrived in the mail yesterday and.. drum roll please.. it fit perfectly! I'm not sure whether thats a good thing or bad thing.. hint: it's still a size large - I just remind myself that their stuff fits weird on me. It's currently hanging on my closet door waiting to be worn with a striped shirt underneath it tomorrow! 

School centered something I'm loving:

Study Blue.com

I'm not sure how many of my readers are still in college - I should do a poll on that some time.. But if you are, or even if you're aren't - you could totally use this in grad school - this site has quickly become my saving grace. By joining studyblue one is able to make online flashcards with photos and audio files (if necessary of course) and create personalized quizzes to prep for exams. 

I use it mainly to make flashcards so that I don't have to tote around 250 pieces of 3x5 paper at all times, it's also helpful because if you're in a class with someone and they upload their flashcards to SB you can access them as well, and share the ones you've created! But the best part.. wait for it.. is that there is an iPhone app (and we all know how much I love apps) that you can use to review your flashcards on!! So, say its late Thursday night, you've got an exam on Friday, and you don't feel like sitting in bed with the lights on flipping over flashcards - well never fear! the study blue app is here! You can open the app and flip through how ever many flashcards you have for as long as you want  from the comfort of your own dark room and fluffy bed - and if I do say so myself.. there's really nothing better than that.

Last but not least:
How to Love (Remix) : Justin Bieber

It's true, my boy JB has done a cover of Lil'Wayne's hit single "How To love" - and I just can't get enough of it. I like to think he's singing about Selena... Check it out if you haven't already - it'll totally make your Wednesday worthwhile!

That's it oh young WILW grasshoppers, now go forth and tell me what you love this week! 

Or just post a link to your WILW post!

Happy humpday!

Just a little blast from the past for your hump-day

Channeling my inner DJ.. and "Awkward"

You know what time it is,

Tune In Tuesdays!

Ya Ya Ya for new music!

1. Tattoos On This Town - Jason Aldean : So precious. 

2. Hallelujah - Phil Wickham : This rendition could be one of the best I've ever heard - and for some reason i've heard a ton.

3. Until We Get It Right (acoustic) - Jeff LeBlanc : Random find, but wonderful nonetheless

4. This Time - Pia Toscano : Not a huge fan of women's voices - but this one's a pretty strong anthem haha

5. We Own The Night - Selena Gomez & The Scene : Is Selena copying Lady Antebellum? Doesn't matter. But LA is a bit better.. #sorryselena

6. Bring Me Down - Miranda Lambert : Gotta Love Miranda

7. Papi - J. Lo : Another great J.Lo hit? Get it fo yo papiiii

8. Give Your Heart A Break - Demi Lovato : The truth is - Demi has taken over my life. Its fine. I'm not embarrassed about it. 

9. Glad You Came - The Wanted : It's been on repeat. Nothing else to say.

10. No Regrets - Dappy : Another anthem.. I need to found like 10 countries with all the anthems i've found

11. Fly - Nicki Minaj Ft. Rihanna : I'm still not really sure how I feel about this one - thoughts?

12. Got 2 Luv U - Sean Paul Ft. Alexis Jordan : I thought Sean Paul wasn't going to make it past the early 2000s.. but look who resurfaced! 

13. Alone Again (ft. P Reign) - Alyssa Reid : "Alone" by Heart mixed with some techno-rap stuff? Sounds perfect to me 

14. Soldier - Gavin DeGraw : Favorite off the new album

15. Tonight Is The Night - Outasight : I hate the word "banger" but this may fall under this category

That's it for the tunes... but one last thing..

May have watched two episodes of this this afternoon. I LOVE it.

Kind of juvenile, but pretty funny. 

Not to mention the main character's love interest is DE-VINE..

Yup. I'll take him. 

And I'll leave you with that eye candy on your mind...

Let's get wild and crazy Tuesday night! woohoo.. 

But not really. I have a date with my mom hahah

A Diet Coke Tragedy... and others.

Today's post is going to consist of many slightly irrelevant yet entertaining (and important to me) stories. 

(God, I sound like a professor, I need to graduate college STAT.)

First, and most important things, first:

This year DePauw suffered a great tragedy... our main dinning hall no longer carries Coke products.. IT SWITCHED TO PEPSI. Now I know not everyone may find this as upsetting as I do, but let me just tell you I almost shed a few tears. It used to be my ritual to go and get a DC before heading to the library (every girl needs their caffeine fix) - Now I just stare at the machine and go drink-less to my studies - how depressing. Good news is, today I discovered that the Pepsi machines have...wait for it.. DIET DR. PEPPER. Have I fallen in love with a new drink? Some would say so. Is it unhealthy? Thats a definite. But  oh well, dis gurlll fsho ain't drankin' no diet Pepsi. #dietcoketillidie

Second, and totally not important at all:

I'm embarrassed to hashtag this, but its true, it's a total #tumblrproblem. First off, if you don't have a tumblr, you may or may not be making a HUGE life mistake.. but I'm totally not one to judge. I will admit that tumblr has changed my blogging life. I used to sit in the library procrastinating on Facebook. Well Facebook procrastination no more! I instead sit on my tumblr dashboard and wait for someone to reblog something cool so I can like it and then reblog it myself. It may be a waste of time but its my favorite waste of time! But - the real issue here is, how many of you find yourselves scrolling down your dashboard - not looking at who posted what picture - and stumbling along a picture that you're like, "yup, thats totally my tumblr type" and you go to heart it and realize... DUHN DUHN DUHN, you were the one that posted it in the first place!? Well dang nab it, that happens to me all the time - its starting to get a little embarrassing..

Third, and my biggest pet peeve:

Since when did Facebook become so complicated!? As I said above, I can't even use it to procrastinate any more! The whole "top story thing" with those strange blue triangles - I mean, c'mon how does Facebook know what I find to be a "top story"? 'Cause I'm gonna be honest - I don't give two s.h.i.*.s about a random guy from high school having a child at age 19, and this child's baby pictures are sure as heck NOT a "top story".. Honestly. I don't even think I know how to use FB in general anymore. And my dad can't even remeber his FB password - so how the heck is he ever going to figure it out! Moral of the story? Technology stop changing and Mark Zuckerberg stop being so smart and feeling the need to change Facebook all the time - I'm getting lost!

Fourth, and the funniest:

I watched Bridesmaids for the first time last night (I know, I'm totally behind on the trend - but as I told Sara last weekend "It just didn't come out at a good time for me to go see it - they should of asked me when to release it, and I totally would have given them a better date.") O.M.GZZ I was laying in bed last night watching it, and swimmer smanger was already asleep, so I had to muffle my laughter in my duvet I was laughing so hard. Favorite scene: The plane scene, hands down.

And not to mention, an exboyfriend texted me over the summer to tell me that I reminded him of Kristen Wiig in this movie.. So.. Was He trying to tell me that my life is falling apart, I lose my best friend, and I'm in a very unfulfilling sexual relationship with a rude guy? Good. And that is why he is my exboyfriend.

Finally, most exciting Monday news:

I, CapeCodCollegiate, ordered a pair of Bean Boots - and I couldn't be more excited..

Like really, I literally want to set up a tent in the mailroom and stay there until the 5-7 days its going to take to get my boots comes around.. Would that be too much? Nope. I'd make great friends, I'm sure of it.

(Image via)

So: I now have questions for you all.

Diet coke, Diet Pepsi, or Diet DP?

Do you struggle like an old person on FB like I do?

Favorite Scene in Bridesmaids?

Bean Boots.. Yes or no?

On that note - Happy Monday and Happy Fall everyone!

Time to break out those dark wash jeans, warm sweaters, and pumpkin spice coffee!

Tune In...Thursday?

I'm doing a bit of a delayed Tune In Tuesday.. Anyone mad? 

Hope not! I mean who can get mad about new music - better late than never!

1. Liquid Confidence - You Had Me At Six : I have some strange attraction to this song.. I have NO idea why ha

2. See you When I See You - Jason Aldean : This may be an old song, may be a new song? But preach it Jason! 

3. Lightweight - Demi Lovato : New Demi is so edgy, so raw.. haha no, but really I love it.

4. Start Me Up (ft. Bei Major) - New Boyz : Just another party song, you know, story of my life.

5. Sweet Tea and God's Graces - Taylor Swift : Can't seem to find it on YouTube, I also have NO idea when this song was released, but who can resist another T-Swift single? I sure cant.

6. Put It On - Mac Miller : Newly in love with Mac Miller #whitegirlproblems

7. Life Ain't Easy - Mac Miller : Oh look, nbd, just another Mac Miller song

8. Just A Feeling - Maroon 5 : Another mysteriously old or new song - regardless it's just as good as all of their others - they do no wrong

9. Fix A Heart - Demi Lovato : I like Selena so much more than Demi, but Demi's rockin' these days. #teamselena

10. Mr. Know It All - Kelly Clarkson : PREACH IT KELLY! I've wanted to tweet these lyrics to a certain person so many times this week - but we all know that'd be a terrible idea. She's readin' my mind ladies.

11. Friday Night - Lady Antebellum : New Lady Antebellum? Gold.

12. Red Ragtop - Tim McGraw : Old Timmy? Also gold.

13. Grove St. Party - Waka Flocka Flame Ft. Kebo Gotti : "It's a party, it's a party, it's a party" - deep lyrics, gotta have it.

14. To Be With You - Tyler Ward : I don't know the original of this song, but I guarantee I like this kids cover better anyway, the video is precious. 

15. It Girl - Jason Derulo : Addicted to this song? Maybe. Am I ashamed? Definitely not. It's super catchy - Mr. Derulo does it again. 

16. Booty Wurk (One Cheek At A Time) - T-Pain Ft. Joey Galaxy : Swimmer Smanger's anthem, gotta be included - plus, the title spells work with a 'u', means it's extremely classy. 

17. Pumped Up Kicks (Acoustic) - Foster The People : Hate to say it, actually I don't, but this version is a million times better than the studio version.

18. Watch The Sun Come Up - Example : Thank you, Miles for this lovely addition to my foreign rap collection - not to mention the video's pretty sick!

Such a wide variety, there has to be something for everyone on that list!

Get to downloadin'!

Until next time,

What I'm in love with this Wednesday!

Is it slightly pathetic that I have trouble updating my blog at times other then when a prompt is given to me?
A tinsy bit.
But I' working on it, I'm on step 3 of the blog recovery process: I accept my struggles and issues with no prompt blogging. See, there, I said it ha.

So lets take the easy way out and get down to it!

1. Dunkin' Donuts K-Cups: Its official, I AM obsessed with Dunks but I think as long as I embrace it its totally fine - except for the fact that I'm from the midwest and there are literally NO Dunks within a 200 mile radius of where I attend school - SO HELP ME GOD. But I'm getting by solely on the very amazing Dunkin' Donuts Keurig cups! It's like a tiny pick me up in very little pod. Since Swimmer Smanger was so generous as to bring her Keurig individual cup coffee maker to our house this year, I am able to freely make as many cups of my beloved Dunkin coffee as I want. (Guilty of only drinking: French Vanilla and Hazelnut). On a side note of this WIL, one of my other roommates, we'll call her "Wedding Watcher" (since she's obsessed with wedding shows), asked me the other day if I could tell a difference in taste between caffeinated coffee and decaf coffee.. I may or may not have laughed at her and said "Well I survive by caffeine, soo.." She got the picture. I am a caffine addict. De-Cafe my... tushie (God I hate that word.)

2. WhatsApp: Do I like to blog about iPhone apps? You betcha. But I also like to only blog about apps that are genuinely wonderful and life-altering (as life-altering as a cell phone app can be..). Really though. Do you have friends studying abroad this semester? Friends with a Blackberry and you have an iPhone and all they do is talk about BBM and you feel left out? (Sorry, that was a run on sentence, but I feel strongly about it since I'm a Blackberry convert) Well this little app will solve all our cross-continental and jealous Blackberry problems. WhatsApp costs a measly 99 cents and allows you to unlimitedly SMS message your friends and family in other countries, or friends with Blackberrys! You can even created cross phone brand chats! (HINT HINT Sara and Lindsye!) I've become so obsessed with it because my best guy friend is currently in Australia and we were using twitter direct messaging for awhile.. that was terrible, so we both invested in WhatsApp. It's been a lovely change. Even better aspect of this genius app? It lets you see when the other person is typing, if they've read your message(s), and the last time they opened the app! It might sound creepy, but let's be real, most of us are a little bit creepy (Facebook stalking much?) 

And heres a screenshot: It looks just like regular iPhone SMS texting, AND you can set whatever background you want to your messages.. HOW FUN!

Deffinitely didn't drink mine out
of such a fancy cup.. enter: Red Solo
Cup - SO college.

3. Spiked Apple Cider: Now that I'm 21, and its fall, I feel like I can mention drinks that I'm loving! Yay! (PSA: Now I am of course not promoting underage drinking - you must only drink alcohol legally, at age 21.) I had this drink for the first time last weekend at IU (Indiana University, for those newbies) and quickly became a fan of it. Sad thing? You can't drink too much, not because you'll obviously become intoxicated, but because it's such a sweet drink - meant mostly for sipping, but delicious nonetheless. I can't recall the exact recipe of the lovely drink from last weekend, but I'm pretty sure Rachael Ray can't do that bad of a job, so here's her recipe:

(via)

4. Game Show Network: Last but not least, over the past few weeks, those of us living at the Kandy Shoppe (It's what my roommates and I decided to name our house - most houses on campus have silly names - don't ask how we came up with ours..) have taken a very strong liking, or should I just come out and say love, for the Game Show Network. I'm going to be honest, the last time I watched GSN before this year was probably when I was 10 or 11 and absolutely loved the game LINGO where they.. well never mind, it was just a long time ago. BUT NOW, wow, they have some great shows. Remember Whose Line Is It Anyway? well they have a spin off of that called Improvaganza and its about 30 times better (hard to imagine, right? NBD, it's still hosted by Jim Carrey.. #gottalovehim). Then they've got this great show called Baggage. Its about as addicting as the Bachelor/ette. It's a dating show hosted by the one and only Jerry Springer. On the show, contestants decide which of 3 prospective love interests is carrying the least offensive load of "baggage" aka: psychological drama and pesky personal habits (One guy had 6 girlfriends who didn't know about each other - And he was on TV to get another one.. like, EXCUSE ME?) once the contestant choses a love interest out of the three, he or she must reveal their own biggest piece of "baggage". This may sound like the strangest game show since.. well most game shows are strange, but I promise you its addicting.. Not to mention Improvaganza comes on right after Baggage. Oh, Happy day!

Gosh I'm loving four random things this week - Oh well! 

What is everyone else loving this week? Any new beauty products - because I have a serious new desire to go purchase new make up... #Imnotworriedaboutit but my bank account is.

Until next time boys and girls,

PS: Sorry for the novel under each thing I'm loving, I guess I'm just really excited and want to share everything, and I mean everything ha

Stacks on Stacks on Stacks

Yes, the title should be read to the tune of "Racks"

Good news is, I'm not talking about racks.. because truthfully - I have no idea what a rack is besides the obvious (feel free to let me know if you do!)

I'm a girl that is guilty of wearing the same jewelry every day. Same rings, same bracelets, same necklace. I say why change it up when it always looks so nice! I love buying versatile pieces for that very reason. Thus, my bracelets or my "stack" has added up over the years! I mean who wants to stop wearing a beautiful bracelet just because they got a new one? I'd rather just add to the collection. 

A stack can be anything from a cheap bracelet bought at a candy store to a $6,000 diamond bracelet your parents got you - it's all about how you feel and what you think looks good! 

This is the stack I've been rockin' recently:

1. Michael Kors "White Mother of Pearl" chronograph watch

2. A brown leather and rhinestone bracelet from the American Leather store

3. Gold and Silver bracelet from my dad for my 21st - I don't know who makes it but it was purchased at a small boutique in Osterville, MA

4. An African beaded bracelet - yet another one that was purchased at a small boutique in Osterville

Now don't get me wrong, I love my stack dearly - but there are always a few things I'd love to add to it..

These for example:

The Kate Spade Good as Gold Idiom Bracelet

 and of course, 

who can forget good ol' David Yurman..

The 5mm Pearl Cable Classics Bracelet

Regardless of what your stack style is, you can find inspiration all over the place!

J.Crew, for example, has a great new stack campaign:

Other "Stackspiration" (hahah.. I know, it's fine, I'm so clever ha)

(All images via - I take no credit for these photos)

If you don't have a stack but you'd love to start one, here's some advice:

- Don't worry about what others will think about your pieces, if you like them, and they mean something to you, then more power to ya sista!

- Don't be afraid to mix textures. I have beads, gold, silver, and leather in mine! I think it only makes it more unique.

-Do keep adding to your stack, it's no fun to stop at two or three! You've got to have something to stack if you want to call it a stack

- Do stack all shapes and sizes. For example, my watch is huge, so I accent it with smaller bracelets, some bigger than others - but the varying dimensions makes it fun!

There you have it, the CapeCodCollegiate guide to stacks.. haha no, just kidding, I'm far from a guide maker! Just wanted to share a few tips and my stack of course :)

I'd love to see everyone else's stacks, or advice for stacking!

Happy Sunday - ew, wait, its Sunday.. I take that back haha - instead?

Hope this Sunday takes forever so Monday comes later!

Until next time, 

In remembrance of those who lost their lives on this tragic day, a short story that makes you appreciate all you have and remember those who lost everything:

"There was a boy at my school. He sat down as soon as he heard the news about the World Trade Centers. The teacher was gathering up her students because all of the parents started pulling their children out of school and he wouldn't get up. He just stared blankly at the wall. When she asked him why he wouldn't get up he said, "I'm just going to sit here. My parents aren't coming to get me." The teacher said that they probably would and he replied, "No. They're not coming to get me. They're not coming to get me because they're dead." The teacher didn't know what to say, but she stayed with him until eight that night when his aunt came to get him from school. His parents were on the floor hit by the first plane. He was 9."

RIP and remember.

(Story Via)

(Picture: President Obama, former President George W. Bush and the First Lady Michelle Obama visit the 9/11 Memorial on September 11, 2011)

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Finally, back in the grove and hopping right into a WILW!

So many things I'm loving! SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT 

("SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES" hahaha yup. I did laugh about that to myself.)

1. This amazing fall weather!

I don't know when it happened - Actually, yah I do, it was like Monday (hahahah) - but the temperature dropped to a perfect 50-55 degrees and it's LOVELY. Now don't get me wrong, I love warm weather too - but there's just something about the first days of fall that are so great, you know? You can break out the Patagonias, long pants (jeans or my personal favorite, yoga pants), and of course DRINK HOT COFFEE, because honestly how enjoyable was that steamin' cup o' joe when it was like 100 degrees out all summer...yah. Didn't think so. So cheers to September and more fall to come!

2. LuLu Lemon (In Stride Jacket & Astro Wunder Under Crops)

 As previously mentioned, the weather has taken a turn for the wonderful, and what is better than comfy yoga clothes in the library!? Nothing. That's what. 

Now, I know, I could have gone to target and gotten these same things - but I, Bo-Nan, am guilty of branding (I know, it's bad) - and since a LuLu Lemon recently opened at the mall by me... I just couldn't resist. PLUS I have a friend who works there...so you know, I'd just make casual visits there to see her.. and come out with a pair of pants.. or two. No biggie, right? Someone back me up here! haha

Regardless, my two best purchases that I'm pretty sure I haven't taken off this week:

The In Stride Jacket and the Astro Wunder Under Crops. I would wear these every day if it were socially acceptable.. and they didn't start to smell.

BUT: Best part of the cropped leggings? YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH THEM! 

C'mon ladies - it's happened to us all, we thought we could wear leggings as pants and then realized (after you've been wearing them all day...) that all of your colleagues and peers could see your lovely pair of Hanky Pankys right through your leggings - talk about mortifying! (at least your underwear was cute? hopefully?)

So if you've ever wondered if you should splurge and purchase something from LuLu Lemon - chose one of these two and I PROMISE you won't be making a bad decision. 

... Oh also, they're like great to work out in or something, right? hahahahahah

3. How accepting my friends are of me..

LOLZ. I'm just adding this one in here to make Lindsye cringe. If you're a new reader then you probably don't know that my two best friends since high school (Sara and Lindsye) don't go to the same school as I do - in turn we have to depend on skype, texting and any other form of communication we can - carrier pigeon, anyone?
 This lovely screenshot is from a conversation Lindsye and I had last night where I was sending her music files and she claimed "They're all coming at me so fast!" so obviously, in my college-student mind, I had to respond with "Thats what she said!" otherwise I wouldn't have been doing my generation justice ha. Of course she didn't find it as funny... and I naturally, laughed aloud in the library. 

4. Tory Burch Robinson Satchel

I stumbled upon this pretty little baby while trying to procrastinate the other day - and I just couldn't help but falling in love! It's the shape of the LV speedy but... less flashy? (don't get me wrong, I still LOVE the speedy) This bag just seems so versatile - and just look how pretty it is in the "Luggage" leather color? Oh man, be still my heart. Now the real question is whether or not this will ever make it into my wardrobe... chances? Slim to none. Oh well a girl can still love a website, right? haha

Last but not least, my new purfume!

5.  Chloé by Chloé Perfume

Story behind this scent? Of course there's a story - and naturally, it makes me seem like such a weird-o haha SO: The other day in one of my classes, one of my good friends came in and sat down next to me. You know how when someone walks past, you can usually smell them? (Oh dear, this sounds so strange) Well I got a big whiff of her perfume, and it smelled DE-VINE. I asked her what it was, and she said (with a strange look on her face) that it was Chloé by Chloé! I told her she smelled good so hopefully that took away from the weirdness.. or just added to it, who knows. I then scampered out and purchased - and I love it. Just ask Swimmer Smanger, the other day I made her smell me... I know, gosh, I'm so strange haha

There you have it! 

A few consumer reviews, because apparently I'm all about purchasing things these days.. Opps #sorryimnotsorry?

What is everyone else loving? Websites? Music? Anything to keep me from dreaded school work...

Until Next Time,

Is it true?

Yes my devoted followers - it is true. It's that time again!

Cape Cod Collegiate is back at school, and back to her best form of procrastination: Blogging.

I know you've all missed me beyond belief, ha just kidding, but I'd like to think you all have!

Regardless, I know I've made false promises before (reference: my last post) - but this time it's FO REALZ.

I've got my cubby in the library claimed for the rest of the year and enough coffee to write a million blog posts... hope you're all ready for this!

On a side note: I just went to google to find an image to put at the beginning of this post. 

I typed in: "she's back".. and this, of course, was the first image that popped up.

Naturally, a scared squirrel totally embodies "She's back!"

So from here on out when you guys get worried that I'm not coming back - just think of this little guy and remember, I'm here to stay!

I know since I've been MIA since June it would only be fitting for me to re-cap my entire summer - but lets be real, do you really have the time or desire to read all of that? Nope? Didn't think so.

So let me just give you the spark notes version:

-I spent 8 weeks in Cape Cod as usual

-I nannied two little nuggets all summer (9 and 5) - I love them more than.. well anything.

-I didn't get in as much sailing time as I'd like but still got out a few times (great bonding with the pops)

-The entire family made it out for the first time in.. forever.

-Swimmer smanger came to visit!

-I became re-acquainted with a previous summer flame (no need to go into details, right?)
-Sara and Lindsye came to visit!
-Oh.. and I turned 21. No biggie.

There you have it.. my summer in 8 bullet points! (I'm really impressed I could do that.. haha)

Back to the main point of this post..
 Does everyone out there find as much pleasure in purchasing new school supplies as I do?
Well if you don't... this could be awkward. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE it - I don't care if it's loose leaf paper or a nice crisp folder, I just know that it means new beginnings and change - and the thought of that all is just wonderful to me!

On that note I want to discuss something very near and dear to my heart:

My. Favorite. New. School. Supplies. 

Well.. Really just pens, because those are actually my favorite thing to try out haha - but I am here to share my favorites with youuuh! (You can thank me later)

Second Runner up is the : Pilot G2 Pen in .5 

Now this precious baby writes just like a pencil.. but in pen. The only downsides are the fact that it tends to smear (so no leftys for this pen) and if you like to write dark.. this is definitely not the pen for you, sarrryy!

But never fear the First Runner up is the: Pilot Frixion pen

Oh man, remember erasable pens back in the day? The really ugly blue and black ones that, lets face it, never really erased any thing fully? (We just loved the idea of it) Well this pen will totally erase those torturous memories of terrible erasable pens, because this gem erases like a pro, writes in a very smooth gel fashion, AND comes in a plethorrraaa of fun colors. I love this pen for writing in my planner because, well A. I'm a little messy with my writing sometimes B. Syllabi  change - and hey thats not our faults - blame the prof for sure. But these are real handy!

AND THE WINNER IS: (hands down) The Sharpie Pen

Now, I just can't think of enough wonderful things to say about this pen. I.. I just can't even begin. I don't know where I'd be without it - I totally owe my entire note-taking college career to these babies. (but really.. they make note-taking fun) And much like the last pens, they come in tons of new colors - who can resist a sea-foam green pen?! I know I cant. 

Scamper one, scamper all - out to purchase one of these three (or all three, your choice!) lovely pens.

I promise on Cape Cod Collegiate, that these will change your life - in the most minor way possible... but it'll still change something, most likely your notes haha

OKAY, wow. Its fine, I just wrote a novel, I'm totally not worried about it. 

Now I'm off to do some homework, you know write a little current event on malnutrition in Mali, or maybe read for African civ, anyone have any info on the medieval Ghanian Kingdom? 

Wish me luck and Happy Tuesday!

Until next time, (and I PROMISE there will be a next time.. remember the scared squirrel?)

Ps: For a pick me up this week, just check out this video of my youngest nugget doing his best Lady GaGa impression - his personal favorite "born this way" if you can't tell..

Oh, and he hasn't gotten the sole rights to that move where he throws his hands up and does the leg pump, yet - so feel free to take that one to the... uh clubs?