Purple on Purple

Dress: Romy

Cardigan: Romy

Belt: Anthropologie

Shoes: Target

Purse: Coach

Now, I don't normally get all match-matchy, but with a solid purple dress, I couldn't resist! Such a fun color! I threw on the bag last minute just to make a statement ;) 

My little sister took these for me. Isn't she great?? She's turning 12 next week, and you can guess what I got her. Yup. An outfit from Romy! We're the same size, so if she doesn't care for it, I'll keep it! (Might just snag it anyway....Muahahaha!!!) No joke, it's seriously cute. When I was trying it on in her behalf, I didn't want to take it off! 

Not only because I work there and get discounts and what-nots, Romy is quickly becoming my favorite store. (Sorry, Anthro!) It's cute, MODEST, modern, comfortable, and affordable!!! What's not to love?? 

Both Saturday and Sunday, I wore two completely different outfits exclusively from Romy, not using anything twice. And not using every single Romy item I own. And without even realizing it until the day was over. I'm obsessed!

Speaking of the actual store, it's getting closer and closer to the time that I'll be transferring stores. I'm going to miss my co-workers so much! 

In preparation for the move, I've been working almost constantly. Between two jobs, I'm working over 40 hours a week. It's exhausting but I know my savings account is uber grateful! You know, when I dropped out of ASU, I was pretty down on myself, thinking I gave up because I don't know how to work hard at anything. But these last couple months have proved me wrong. I can do anything I put my mind to! Going to school while working is going to be tough this summer, but I know I can do it! I may not enjoy school as much as my job, and even my job is super stressful sometimes (like my DM coming today! Eek!!). That doesn't mean that it isn't worth the fight, though. 

If you're going through any challenges, just remember:

;)

No-bake Cookies

I made cookies!!!

We had a work party a while ago, and I decided to bring no-bake cookies. They turned out super delicious! Even my mom said they were better than hers! (That's saying something)

However, I made so many, not all of them were eaten... R.I.P. delicious cookies. Too rich to be devoured completely.

Want to make them, too? I found the recipe here. Divine. (Hint: make a double batch to get as many as I did!)

Happy cooking!! Hope these cookies make your Monday a little more cheerful!

A Watery Reminiscence

Yesterday, it was my responsibility to turn the irrigation on and off. Wading through the flood dubbed "Lake Morgan" reminded me of my childhood. As a kid, my sister and I would play in the water (blissfully unaware of how dirty it is). We would splash around with our dogs, run around barefoot and feel the mud in our toes, and once we found out our shoes could float, we would put them on the water and race them from the irrigation gate to the other side of the yard. When I was alone, I would go out into our pasture and watch the little streams and currents as the yard was flooded. I've always been so fascinated by freshwater streams and ponds. 

     Those days were so fun! Once the summer started, it was as if it would never end. We would ride our horses and swim in the pool and go to the local water park and sleep in and watch PBS cartoons. I can hardly even remember where that time went. Having an entire season dedicated to being a kid brought with it so many opportunities to make fantastic memories. And make them we did. 

     Nowadays, summer hardly exists. Where it once meant vacations and doing whatever you want, it now means little more than added heat. I work. I don't have time for vacations anymore. I can't even say I have a break from school! Hahaha! Although that change is actually something I'm looking forward to. 

     I've decided that last year was awful. Last year is the reason my definition of summer changed. But the conditions of such a cynical approach are no longer relevant. And so I've decided that while last year was horribly dull and exhausting and stressful, THIS summer is going to rock! I'm going to make it awesome! I have the opportunity to make something new of myself; I'm going to take it. I have the opportunity to meet new people and form new bonds; I'm going to put myself out there. I have the opportunity to be closer to my extended family than I ever have at any point in life; I'm going to spend time with them and make the most of it. This summer is going to be great, because I've decided so!

What will your summer be like?