Self Observation.

Things I learned/re-learned/noticed about myself this past week: 

1. naps never make me feel better but I still take them in hopes they will

2. I love the (low fat as if that makes a difference) pop-tarts with the strawberry filling

3. I should never respond to a text or email when frustrated

4. Modern Family will ALWAYS make me laugh

5. gas is cheaper in the ghettos of Opelika.

6. Travel to get said gas with friends

7. Frogs make me jumpy

8. it's important to read all the directions to english paper assignments BEFORE the night before it's due...

9. Pinterest makes me want to starve myself and indulge in every item at the grocery store at the same time

10. Freshmen are clueless

11. When you tweet about things like french bulldogs, you shouldn't be surprised when veterinarians start following you on twitter

12. facebook makes me complain

13. The O.C is still addicting

14. I want to marry Seth Cohen

15. When changing the radio station if I land on a Mexican channel my stomach literally starts to growl for Mi Cocina

16. Across-the-shoulder bags are a girls best friend. 

17. I enjoy taking the transit to and from class

18. Always check your bank statement toward the end of the month

19. TJ Maxx makes me feel "thrifty"

20. I'm not actually Beyonce... (who knew?)

King of McQueen

What do Highland Park, USC and Alexander McQueen have to do with one another?

Conner Davis. 

Conner is cousin to Ashley Thompson, one of my best friends since...forever. 

I've known Conner since middle school, in fact we met on a mission trip with the church when I was in the 8th grade. 

He's all grown up now and attends USC where he is currently trying to break into the music business. 

I know what you're thinking. Who isn't trying to break into the music business these days? 

Well a big difference between those people and Conner has a lot to do with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2011. Note: this is where Alexander McQueen fits into the puzzle. 

For the memorial show for the deceased designer, Conner (also known around LA as ConMan) received a phone call asking permission to use his single "Jekyll-Hyde"as the McQueen accompaniment. 

Without further adieu, I am pleased to present to you an amazing accomplishment from such a talented worker: 

Keep up your hard work Conner, best of luck to you :) 

-Lo. 

Redneck Ego.

There's something about dressing up in the exact opposite of what you've tried so hard to make your "style" be that is absolutely thrilling. Do you know what I mean? White people love dressing up like thugs, and Plano kids love dressing like "parkies"...heck, parkies love dressing up like parkies.

But my question for you is: does this mean this is what our true style is/should be? Or do we just love being what we're not?

This past Thursday my sorority had a date party themed Redneck Riviera. All the girls put on their cut-off jorts, cowboy boots and tacky t-shirts and picked up the boy of their fancy, dressed in similar attire (jorts included.)

Now, I don't know if this is my Texas roots coming out, or my desire to be Miranda Lambert or let's be honest a combination of the two, but I always have a BLAST when I dress like a redneck.

And it's not just me. EVERYONE goes all out for this theme. Now I'm not saying I'm going to go out and buy a bunch of jorts and Bud Light shirts with the sleeves ripped off, nor am I going to search for a tractor driving soul-mate...but it's just something to think about....

When we choose to dress up, is this who we would be if there were no rules?

 I think we're a little too "cutsey" to be convincing rednecks! 

My Lair.

It's not complete yet but here's a little glimpse of my room for those of you who don't go to school with me...

My princess bed complete with a total of 14 pillows.
Look how well my frame project turned out!

I'm obviously very girly...

Mi Familia

:) -Lo

A Day Filled With Music Is A Happy Day

And I fully believe that. Which is why today is such a particularly happy day. If you need an iTunes update you've come to the right spot and I'm going to guide you to the 2nd right spot...which is your iTunes account. 


Go download: 

• Lady Antebellum's new album, "Own the Night" 
• Ben Rector's new album, "Something Like This"
• Coldplay's latest single, "Paradise"- or you can go ahead and pre-order their album set to release October 24
• Gavin Degraw's single, "Not Over You" 
• Foster The People's album, "Torches" if you didn't do so when I told you to this summer ;) 

There is something in all of these for literally all music tastes and moods. So go update your library's with these talented TALENTED artists. You won't regret it. 

I hope that whoever you are, wherever you are, you're having a blessed day! 

Happy listening :) 

-Lo. 

p.s speaking of talented artists, photo credit for my background goes out to Katie Haines! What a beautiful photo!!