Bright Futures

May 31st, 2011
Photo #227
I had such a lovely reunion this evening. One of the dearest people in my life just ended his contract and was set free from Uncle Sam. He is now home and safe ready to begin his next chapter. This entire family has been an enormous part of my life for almost ten years. They are the best people in the world to have in my life and I am so fortunate that some things like this never change. We have all grown up, apart, and back together again. It's pretty incredible. And now we are at the brink of another chapter in each of our lives. It's so exciting I can't even tell you. My own next chapter just got the go ahead to start a bit earlier as some really exciting opportunities presented themselves and I could not say no to. But I am going to always have people like the ones in this photo to support me from anywhere in the world and that only makes me want to be and do better on the road to a bright successful future.

Xx
-E

Sweaty Streets

May 30th, 2011
Photo #226
Happy Memorial Day everybody! Today was the hottest, stickiest day ever. Ugh. I mean don't get me wrong, I adore summer sunshine and all that jazz more than anything but when it's 90 degrees and humid it's a little hard to deal with. I spent the morning at the pool with my parents then came back into town for a BBQ with the whole hometown crew. It was definitely an enjoyable day but the heat brought everyone down a little. By the end of the day me and Puff had to go for a stroll back on home to change clothes. I swear you could see the heat in the air on the streets today.

Xx
-E

Tremper!

May 29th, 2011
Photo #225
Today was one of those great summer days. I was outside at the lake all afternoon with some of my dearest friends. We enjoyed the sunshine, tossed the frisbee, and laughed the whole time through. And I made a new friend today. Meet Tremper. He is the largest, most adorable dog in the world. Ok, well obviously a very close second behind my girls because we all know I am obsessed with my dogs and they are just the best. But Tremper, oh my goodness I was in love. He is the size of me, I am not kidding. He's a Great Dane so when I saw he's huge, I mean he's ginormous. But it is in the best and most adorable way possible. We had a little moment together on the couch before heading to the lake. As you can see he was a fan of my sunglasses and I just couldn't get enough of him. Like I said, today was one of those great summer days.



Xx
-E

Get Paid

May 28th, 2011
Photo #224
Oh my gosh do I love being home and getting into shenanigans with my beautiful loves. It's Saturday night, we just acquired this fresh bottle of wine, and pay checks are available. #getpaid

Xx
-E

Muff & Puff

May 27th, 2011
Photo #223
I love discovering new things while being home. Especially because I'm only here for two more weeks. Can't believe it. But tonight one of my besties and I found ourselves aboard The Teal, a booze cruise that leaves from the town over from us and heads down the Hudson. The music is great and company is better. Plus its an absolutely beautiful summer day to be on a boat. I love life right now.

Xx
-E

Volcanic Reunion

May 26th, 2011
Photo #222
This evening turned out to be absolutely lovely. I reunited with my girls for an evening of sushi and fun. We are at our fave spot and The Volcano is the best thing to indulge in. I am one happy girl tonight. #bffs

Xx
-E

Lolita

May 25th, 2011
Photo #221
Meet Lola. She's my Momma's dog and has a made a few photos in the past but I always make my little girl Jade the forefront. But I can not deny Lola's cutest. Just look at this face! How can you not just love her oh so much? Being home and spending all day with my beautiful girls is all I need right about now.

Xx
-E

Sick As A Dog

May 24th, 2011
Photo #220
I have been in bed all day. I can't say I totally hate it, but I am so sick it's not even enjoyable. I can't breathe through my nose. My throat is too sore to swallow. This headache doesn't stop pounding. And to top it off I cut my whole thumb on an apple slicer which provided me with a ginormous bandage that makes using my iPhone so difficult. I just want my movie from iTunes to download faster and someone to take care of me with lots of snuggles. Until then I will be rotating between all these hydrations, medicines and tissues.

Xx
-E

The Little Yellow House

May 23rd, 2011
Photo #219
I got a big hit of everything today. I made the decision to pack up and head home today instead of tomorrow. I am full blown sick from all the celebrating and don't have much time at home before the move so I came back a day early. On the three hour ride home by myself everything had a chance to settle and come into focus. That was the last time I will make the drive back from Ithaca and the last time I will be in Ithaca. I'm really bad with goodbyes. I take for granted the time I spend with my friends and the special people in my life. I like to keep it light and upbeat. Rather than a good bye just a see you soon. But then it really sets in that this isn't just another summer and we aren't all going back in the fall. This is real life and the directions we are going in are not going to coincide. It's really hard to grasp and a get a handle. I'm so excited and so proud for everyone close to me in my life yet I want to be selfish, like I tend to be, and keep us all together in a perfect little Ithaca snowglobe. The one thing that keeps me hopeful is that our connections and friendship are going to make it through all this. And the two beautiful ladies in this photos are two of them that will be in my life from now til forever. We lived, loved, and laughed inside this little yellow house for our entire senior year and I would have never wanted it any other way. I do have my lighthearted wishful thinking syndrome that saying goodbye to my roomies was just a see you later when in actuality we will be in three different states on all parts of the continent. But what we've built, along the other very special people at IC, in our little yellow house will stand the test of time and distance. And that I have full confidence in.

Xx
-E

Commencement 2011

May 22nd, 2011
Photo #218
This has been one of the most surreal days of my life. I am officially an Ithaca College Alumna and the proud holder of a Bachelors Degree of Television-Radio with a Minor of Women's Studies. Four long yet oh so incredible years and I couldn't be more proud. I honestly want to write so many inspirational words but I'm pretty speechless. I know it's real and it happened but I'm not too sure it set in yet. My time spent at Ithaca has been so invaluable and more importantly, irreplaceable. There is no other other place I would have flourished and become the person I am in this moment. Everything I have learned, gained and experienced has given me the opportunities of a lifetime. But more importantly the friendships I have made these past four years are what really make it all worth it. My beautiful roommates to start, who have been by my side with no judgment and never ending support. Especially my sister La. We have been side by side for all four years and I can whole heartedly say I would not be standing so comfortably and proudly in this photo without her. We have all ventured and conquered this spectacular journey together and nothing today felt more right. Now the next chapter begins. The next step and the life ahead lies so close in front of us and I can't wait to see where it takes us. But I need to thank everyone in my Ithaca College life who has been a part of these unforgettable years. There are so many of you and y'all know exactly who you are and all we've shared. I can only hope you cherish all those moments as much as I do. And I wish everyone nothing but the best of luck, happiness and success in all that lies ahead of us. In honor of today, and today's photo... Peace love and graduation to every fresh, unique and wonderful IC Grad!!

Xx
-E

Commencement Eve

May 21st, 2011
Photo #217
It's the eve of commencement. It's all really setting in. Families are in town and there is an energy in the air that is vibrant and exciting. To bring us all together and get us excited there was a celebration on campus with fireworks over the fountains. It's was pretty incredible and quite the site. I can't believe this day is really about to be here. I need to get to bed and get a good night sleep for the big day ahead.

Xx
-E

Senior Success

May 20th, 2011
Photo #216
This photo was too good not to blog. I think you can see the formal was a complete success. Happy Friday!

Xx
-E

Senior Prom

May 19th, 2011
Photo #215
Senior week is coming to an end. I don't know how that happened but it's happening. We are going out with a bang at the Senior Formal tonight. I mean we are a classy bunch of seniors so why not get all fancy and dance our booties off? As you can see by this photo, we are a colorful springtime bunch. My friends are so beautiful it's ridiculous. The Brothel and The Bitties are about to take on this formal by storm and love every second. This is senior prom on a whole other level and the excitement is through the roof.

Xx
-E

Senior Splash

May 18th, 2011
Photo #214
This afternoon was an IC tradition that has been happening for many years during senior week. Senior Splash is when the entire graduating class jumps into the famous fountains on campus. Oh my god it was epic. There was a countdown and then we literally all threw caution to the wind and jumped right on in. It was probably the coldest water ever but the energy in the air was incredible. We were all laughing and splashing around without a care in the world. It was such a moment to remember. And after we were soaked to bone, my roommates and I posed on the ledge of the fountain for this wonderful photo. There were even still some brave souls taking on the frigid water. Today was an amazing day and an even more amazing memory.

Xx
-E

Along The Wine Trail

May 17th, 2011
Photo #213
The celebrations just do not stop. And today was a lovely all day event. A whole big group of us jumped on a chauffeured bus and went all along Cayuga Lake to the amazing vineyards to wine taste. I've blogged about doing this before and it's always a blast. Today was of course no different. We had an amazing group of us, as you can see, and wow did we enjoy the vino.

Xx
-E

Take Me Home Tonight

May 16th, 2011
Photo #212
It's 80s night here at Senior Week. When there is a theme we do not half ass or disappoint. Our beautiful house pulled out all the stops and got all neon and spandex for the festivities. Our whole crew is looking incredible. Tonight is all about the side pony, a duh!!

Xx
-E

I'm On A Boat

May 15th, 2011
Photo #211
IC Senior Week has officially commenced. I'm a bit out of it after a four hour nap but rallying may or may not be my middle name. This afternoon, despite the rainy Ithaca weather, we took a booze cruise on the lake as the first senior week event. We've done these every year since sophomore year but obviously this was the best and most exciting. We were all decked out in our fabulous afternoon attire and we sailed on that lake with style. What else would you expect from such a gorges group of #ICseniors??

Xx
-E

Beauty

May 14th, 2011
Photo #210
After a whirlwind of two days being home I am back upstate to begin the official last week of celebrations known as Senior Week that commence right before graduation. Which is next Sunday. Can not believe it. So much so that I had myself a bit of a breakdown this afternoon while trying to get everything together to come back to school. I just came to the realization that everything is happening so quickly. Don't you doubt one bit that I am not so overjoyed about the next chapter of my journey that part of me honestly cant wait and is so anxious to go it's crazy. I understand fully that when my hopes and dreams, the ones I've worked so hard for, are opening up right in front me and I need to take the jump now or regret it forever, I'm going to take it. Which is exactly what I am doing. But I am also human and things get scary when it's all about to change. Which is why in times like these I am so grateful to have people with a fresh perspective and advice from experience to keep me grounded. Enter my sister from another mister T. She's made many a previous blog post and has been such a positive light in my life. And a beautiful one at that, hence why my spent face is cropped out of today's photo. T has been there for me with no judgment and so much positivity for everything you can ever imagine. She's a few years older than me which gives that insight to help me recognize and understand. She knows the right things to say at the right times and never fails at making me smile. Scary and changing times have nothing on her strength and compassion which is why she saved my afternoon and my soul today. In honor of your beauty in spirit, life, love, and physicality...T, I adore you.

Xx
-E

Cosmo Evening

May 13th, 2011
Photo #209
First things first, it's Friday the thirteenth. Spoooooky! Nothing too scary has happened. Although I did pick up my car from the shop this afternoon to find a condom cleverly stuck under my windshield wiper. Definitely strange and actually pretty funny. But I am having a fabulous night out with my Momma and all her girlfriends. We went to a great dinner complete with lots of cosmos and now we are about to see a The Full Monty. The ladies are rather excited to see a free show of some sexy actors' whoohas. I am in for a treat let me tell you. Good thing I had this glass of champagne to keep the bubbles and spirits up.

Xx
-E

Another Fail

May 12th, 2011
Photo #208
Well it was bound to happen again. I missed my blog post yesterday. It just slipped my mind. Lame excuse I know. But I'm home for literally 48 hours and I was so excited to spend it with my friends so I forgot. Womp womp. Today's photo comes from a few days and some shenanigans on our roof. And that's all I've got for you. Told you, another fail.

Xx
-E

Lovez It

May 11th, 2011
Photo #207
Well it is now actually official. We are done, completely, as undergraduate students. Today was the final day of essays, exams, papers, meetings, everything. Can you say celebration? I think so. It honestly has not sunk in yet. I literally have nothing to do. It's a very strange state to be in. But honestly, I don't hate it. I have my two beautiful roommates and we are ready to go out in style and celebrate the end of our four year college career. Life is good and we lovez it.

Xx
-E

Lots O Jewels

May 10th, 2011
Photo #206
I came home this evening from a rather lovely dinner in the park with a serious discussion about cookies, long story and I'm a foodie so don't ask, to find this little hott mess of disorder on my dresser. I mean a girl has got to have some sparkle in her life. Trust me I'm a big supporter of the sparkle, but this was a little excessive. It looks almost like a combination of vintage and Claire's threw up on here. But I did think it made for an interesting photo. Here's to this weeks random and slightly unnecessary blog photo.

Xx
-E

Stache Crew

May 9th, 2011
Photo #205
I found this picture in my photo library today during my search for a blog picture. This darling gem came from this weekend at a themed party. Get ready for this, the theme was Mustachio Bashio. Aka everyone donned a mustache to the festivities. It was in honor of Cinco De Mayo and boy was it hilarious. My gorges crew and I rocked the finger stache to the party. Meaning we drew a little mustache on the inside of our finger to bust out when needed. This captured moment of all of us is just great. We mean serious business with our staches. And this is just too fabulous to not have in a photo. Get ready for lots of group of friends photos these next two weeks. I've got a lot of memories to capture and keep hold of.

Xx
-E

A Day For My Momma

May 8th, 2011
Photo #204
Today is the annual holiday that never gets celebrated enough. Mother's Day should be everyday. Every woman who is a mother is the most selfless and extraordinary woman alive. And my Momma is one of those amazing women. I try to celebrate her as much as possible. Yes we do have our rough times and tempers flare, but no matter what she's my hero. She has given up the world and then some for my brothers and I without any hesitation. She's the best mother around and even above that she is the strongest woman I have ever known. I am so blessed and recognize my gratitude everyday for being raised by her. Today's photo of course had to be of the two of us. This was taken about a year ago on my twenty-first birthday. We were singing our hearts our and dancing our booties off. Not only are we connected by our hands, but always by our hearts. There is no way shape or form that I would be who I am today without every ounce of my mother. I am the luckiest and most fortunate young woman in the world to have the mother I have. I love you Momma.

Xx
-E

Kendall Day

May 7th, 2011
Photo #203
The IC traditions and senior celebrations continued again with the annual Kendall Day which always follows Prospect Day. The weather was once again beautiful and everyone came out for the festivities this afternoon, as you can see from today's photo. It was pretty epic. And also a big happy birthday goes out to my beautiful Puffles on her deuce deuce day. Lots of love all around today!

Xx
-E

Prospect Day

May 6th, 2011
Photo #202
Today was the technical last day of class for all of IC according to the academics calendar. And Ithaca College is all about traditions so today was no different. The last day of classes has been dubbed Prospect Day for as long as we can remember. This meaning that all those who live on Prospect St open their backyards to a huge outdoor party for all students who venture downtown. It was a total success this year. First of all the weather was incredible. We haven't seen sunshine and warmth in quite some time and considering it is almost mid May it's about time. The whole day was one giant celebration and it was a total blast. Look at all my beautiful friends in this photo. I don't think we could get more college than this.

Xx
-E

Schools Done

May 5th, 2011
Photo #201
Its official I have finished classes at college forever. Surreal. I don't even know what to say. It's been incredible. And now I've just got a take home final and one exam until I am dunzoooo. I can't give a full on legit blogpost right now because I don't know what to say. I'm just soaking in every moment.

Xx
-E

Just Desserts

May 3rd, 2011
Photo #200
Happy 200th blog post! Wow I have absolutely no idea where the last 200 days have went. But I do know that today is a great day. Tomorrow is my last day of class of college ever. So the weekend and celebrations begins now. For our TV show we have an awards show to honor us and all the other shows involved. Clearly our show is the most fabulous so we are going in style. I mean that's our whole motto. This photo is of me and my producer. We have been putting our all into this show since first semester freshman year. And this photo sums up our relationship to the tee. Laughs love and gorgeous. Let's the celebrations begin! Peace love and entertainment.

Xx
-E

Hello Hydration

May 3rd, 2011
Photo #199
Considering the amazing things falling into place with my life, today sucked. Tuesdays blow and it's been raining nonstop in Ithaca for like ever. Plus there is just so much running through my head that I just got too overwhelmed. I can't begin to explain my elation and excitement for my move back south. But things finishing up here at school got to be just too much. I had one of those moments of self reflection on the past year that has gone by and it was a whirlwind of emotion. Not to mention the recent heartbreaks and let downs that boiled up to this point. I can't hide when I'm hurt and I for sure don't keep my emotions in. The next two weeks of school are going to be a blur and excuse my French, a shit show. Celebrations, parties, events, concerts. You name it the senior class is indulging in it. So while grocery shopping in my drained and dazed state this afternoon I stocked up on some coconut water. This is the best stuff to rehydrate the body after being run down or getting a touch too crazy. It's a necessity for my current emotional state and for what is about to ensue. I can't say I'm not excited. It's going to be an amazing way to end the past four incredible years. But I can't deny my anxiety either. Yet I'll be strong enough to push those away and enjoy my last weeks of college properly and soak up each little moment. Most importantly though, I need to keep my focus and concentrate on what lies so close in front of me, because those are my dreams with amazing opportunities and I'm not losing them.

Xx
-E

Opening Doors

May 2nd, 2011
Photo #198
Doors have opened and opportunities await on the other side. I am moving back to Nashville. I'm speechless. I bought this super touristy yet super fabulous keychain at the airport before I left. I couldn't help myself. In just a few weeks time I will be back where I belong.

Xx
-E

S'more South

May 1st, 2011
Photo #197
I woke up this morning to the first of May and I was in Nashville. What a great way to start off the month where everything is about to change. Even better my girls came back in town and we are having an amazing evening. We are at a new place in midtown and they have this amazing dessert where you get all the fixings for s'mores and your own personal little camp fire. How incredible! Things are really happening down here. I feel so perfect about being here and I'm ready to come home to the south.

Xx
-E