Update//plans and rambling!

It's officially 2015! I can't believe that it is almost February... seriously, where has the time gone? 2014 was a great year for me, with awesome opportunities, life changes, and memories made. I am so excited to see what 2015 brings-in just about 4 months, I will be a college graduate, preparing to take my state board NCLEX exam to become Kelsey, RN, BSN. WHAT?! With everything being said, wow... I have been super busy. I find myself missing this blog, because I love writing, reviewing, and "meeting" people through the blog world. I haven't had a lot of free time to devote to blogging this previous semester, but I think that will change this semester! I am so excited to go back into blogging.

 If you have been following me on here for awhile, you will know I spent a lot of time reviewing mineral/natural products over the past year and a half. Wellllll, that is pretty much one of my main focuses now! I am very interested in purging all of my old, chemical laden products, and slowly replacing them with non-toxic, natural, eco-friendly alternatives. If you love topics like that, I think you will be interested in what I have to post over the next year! I also have spent a lot of time changing up my diet and lifestyle; I want to feel my best, and be the healthiest version of me that I can be. My whole life, I have had cardiac issues and other health problems, and I have really had to deal with those things over the past year-so being as healthy and happy as I can be is something that means a lot to me. Look forward to fun recipes on here, as well as an occasional outfit post!

Lately, I have been into staple outfit pieces that you can dress up or down. I like the idea of creating a simple wardrobe that can be versatile, accessorized, and minimal. The thought of downsizing everything is something that has been on my mind a lot lately; I feel as though sometimes, you can have too much! I hold on to clothing from 6-8 years ago, because it still fits, and "maybe I will need it one day!" But how is it useful at all if it has sat in my closet, untouched for 2 years? Looking at websites such as H&M (for basic tees/leggings), Simons (dresses), Tobi (for sweaters/dresses), Loft (for blouses/sweaters), and Banana Republic (for sweaters/accessories/other basics) has given me a lot of inspiration for basic outfit items that can be worn in SO many combinations-just what I would like! Also, I recently discovered the world of outlet shopping. Oh.My.Gosh. Why did I never go before a few months ago? You can find so many "in style" pieces at the outlets, and barely have to spend money! Example: I went to the Banana Republic and J Crew outlet and got 2 mens button ups, a sweater, a casual jacket, 4 shirts, and a pair of Nikes for around $115. To me, that is a great deal for those brands. (I had to share that story because I went around telling all my friends and family how excited I was for those deals for about a week straight after that, haha).

Now that this post is all over the place, I think I have said enough for now! My next post will be a review, although I am not sure which product I want to share first! My question for you is: What type of posts interest you the most? Do you like beauty/skincare posts? Fashion posts? Recipes or fitness posts? Please share!

Until next time!
XO, Kelsey

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Life Lessons/What I've Learned

Well hello! I hope everyone has had a good start to their weekend! I was off work today so I got a little break between my 12.5 hour shifts-but I work tomorrow and Sunday! I really can't decide if I like working three straight 12.5 hour shifts and then having the rest of the week off or working a day here and there throughout the week...I might have to side more with getting it all out of the way and then being off for four days in a row :) I mean come on! It's a mini vacay, right? Today I was thinking of a random list of things I've learned in the past few weeks and months, and in general, the past year! It's not a really serious list of things buuuuuuut a girl wants to right about it so I'm going to!

(In no particular order)
1. Packing and cleaning should be started at least a week or two before you have to be out of your apartment. Not two days before.
2. Frozen yogurt is always a good idea. ALWAYS.
3. Cases are a must for your phone. You know, unless you like the look of a completely shattered screen that you have to deal with for a month until your update.
4. Said updates are the BEST. Glory hallelujah!
5. Find a group of people you can trust and be yourself around. Fun will follow.
6. Going to the doctor all the time is not enjoyable. It actually kind of ruins your day.
7. A certain someone could brighten your nearly ruined day.
8. Having a blog is HARD work. Unless you're being paid and for some reason have to blog regularly, don't push yourself to blog about stuff just because you feel you have to...generic or forced posts aren't fun!
9. Blogging because you want to is exciting and you get to make pointless lists (that people may or may not care to read).
10. Holding on to clothes from years ago because you think you may need them "one day" is not a smart move...especially when you're trying to move out of your apartment.

Now that I got all those important lessons off my chest, I leave you with a picture of my beloved Fro-Yo. Be still my heart.

 Taken from my instagram (@kelseylenayy). Follow here!

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!

Thanks for reading!

XO, Kelsey 

Well, This is Awkward.

Oh hello there. Somehow in the past month and a half (nearly) I managed to completely neglect this little space of mine on the interwebz. It was unintentional, but life happened...so what can you do! It's been some good, some bad, and some great things distracting me, but tonight I finally found some time and energy for putting together a blog post. A little update-my hospital job is going great; it totally drains me some days and a 12.5 hour shift sometimes feel like 24 hours, but most days I adore it and the day goes by pretty fast. I've had some heart issues (mainly my whole life) but new issues were recently discovered so I have been dealing with that-kind of scary and lots of stress but luckily in my spare time I have been distracted pretty well! :) As for today's post, I decided to keep it on the shorter side(pun intended haha) and share an outfit that I think is great for summer days that are a bit breezy or even for chilly summer nights. This sweater is very lightweight so it is pretty versatile! Also, I discovered how much I love Loft in the past few months. Almost anything I have bought this summer has came from there!

Outfit details: Sweater: Loft // Shorts: Kohls (Wallflower-last summer) // Bracelets: Express (Wishbone here, can't find the other one!) // Sandals: Loft // Necklace: Forever 21 (very, very old!) //

Have you discovered any new favorite stores this summer? 

Thanks for reading!
XO, Kelsey

*Linking up with: On the Daily Express //  Style Elixir // What I Wore Wednesday // Fashion Friday // More Pieces of Me // Transatlantic Blonde // Stylish Tuesday // Vodka Infused Lemonade //

Just Not Enough Time in a Day!

Today (and this week I am sure) is just one of those days where there isn't enough time to get all the things done that need to be done! I have a Pediatrics exam tomorrow, so I need to really focus and study for that, but I wanted to write a quick little post about the post that should be coming tomorrow or Wednesday. It is going to be colorful in more ways than one (I think!) and will be about walking in my first fashion show, and my experience as well as showing some seriously awesome pictures from the shop "Royal Factory Atelier". I really cannot wait to get this post up! Heads up though-the theme of the show was "art collision" so you can only imagine the artsy pictures that are coming your way!

More to come soon!

 XO, Kelsey

// Study Break

Oh well hi there! Can we just take a second and talk about how many posts I have coming up/in the process of planning/taking over my to-do list? All I have wanted to do as of lately is blog. This week school got in the way though, and I had a monster exam today. I am not lying when I say I literally didn't sleep last night. No sleep since Sunday! I can't wait until my head hits the pillow tonight! It will be an early day tomorrow with clinical, but I love my clinical rotation right now so I really look forward to it! In the spirit of studying and being a college student, today my outfit reflects what I would be in if I didn't have much going on, or if I had to study, but still needed to look like I had a semi-idea of what an outfit besides yogas and zip ups look like. Do many college students read this? I would love if you let me know, or sent me your blog links too so I can see what other blogging students are up to! Also, lets get excited that weather in Cincinnati was in the upper 50's today, and by Thursday it will be almost 70-what?! Then it is supposed to get cooler again. If you follow me on instagram (which you totally should!), then you would have seen the picture of my beloved Keds, just waiting for warmer weather. Can't. Wait.

**If you could vote for me in the American Eagle "Live Your Life" contest, I would be so grateful, every vote can make a difference in me advancing in the competition! The link to where you can vote is here; once you get there, log in with facebook  and then click the hearts under my pictures; you can vote for more than once!  If you do it, I would forever be thankful! Also, apparently you get a 20% off (and free shipping) coupon sent to your email! <3

Love the blue detailing around the zippers!

Outfit details: Chambray: American Eagle // T shirt: Kohls // Leggings: Gap // Boots: Madden Girl by Steve Madden // Scarf: Handmade by my brother! If interested in one, email me!

Check out my link-ups list in my side bar! Also linking up with twothirtyfivedesigns. 

What are your favorite posts to see from my blog? Beauty (reviews, tutorials?), fashion, or would you like to hear more about my day-to-day life? 

Thanks for reading!

XO, Kelsey

Cognac Love

Notice anything different around here?! Today I decided that I was tired of looking at the same template and layout that I have had on this blog for a year or more...it had ta goooo! I am so happy with the new design I have! It was premade from Mlekoshi Playground (no way I can design a whole new template right now...maybe in a few more months of playing around with HTML and stuff!) so it was fairly easy to use. I just need to personalize a few more things and tune it up, but for now, I love it! What do you think? Anyways, I am sharing one of my favorite combos as of late-cognac and navy. Those two colors together make my fashion heart just go to mush. Okay maybe not mush, but you get it!

Outfit details:

Top: Madewell // Jeans: BDG // Cognac Boots: Madden Girl // Earrings: World Market// Necklace: Forever 21 (old) 

Are you loving any color combos or trends right now? 

Thanks for reading,  

XO, Kelsey 

Being a Nursing Student

Helloooo everyone! It has been awhile! I wanted to write a post [quickly] because a few things have been on my mind lately pertaining to this here blog...I have wanted to write this post for 6 days now, and now I finally have time! For one, I love it. I absolutely ADORE writing posts, coming up with outfits to show and keep record of, and having oppertunities presented to me that I wouldn't have if I didn't blog. However-this semester of nursing school already is just throwing so much at me. Not many classes, but I have an Obstetrics class that is a whole semester of information-given in half a semester-so that the other half of the semester I can take a pediatrics class. The clinical rotation I am in right now is also OB; I get to work with mother and newborn on my clinical days. If anyone knows me, they know I love babies...I have always wanted to work with babies, so my heart is especially set on this clinical and classes. I always put my best effort into classes anyways, but I just feel the need to absorb everything I can in these next few weeks since I may choose this area in nursing once I graduate. All of that means that I have a little less time to blog, which I feel is fine; it is my blog and no one is making me write!  I just have this thing where I don't ever want to feel forced to blog because what fun is there in that? As soon as I feel I HAVE to get a post up, blogging will no longer interest me, as I started this as something fun, as a way to talk about my interests that have nothing to do with school or studying :) Basically, I just wanted to let anyone who frequents my blog know that I am still here, still want to blog, and still hope you swing by whenever a new post comes up! I also wanted to ask if anyone is a nurse or nursing student that reads this blog?! I know a few people are, as you have commented before, but I would love to talk back and forth with you! If anyone wants a quick response, email me at kelseylenay@hotmail.com.

 Grainy pictures for the win! This is real excitement guys! <3

Thanks for reading,
XO, Kelsey

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We're Going Through Changesssss

Hey there. So as everyone has probably already heard, Google Reader will be no more on July 1st. What this means I am not completely sure; but I do know that you should back-up your reading list by another method so you can keep your blogs straight! I don't know if Google Friend Connect will go away with Google Reader, but I  know that most people follow me via GFC. I have always had Bloglovin' as an option to follow my blog, and I highly suggest it! (Click here to follow me). It keeps your subscriptions really "neat" and "tidy". I also have the option available to follow via email. If you would like, you can always follow along with me on twitter, as I almost always link my newest post there! These are just a few options, but hopefully those that enjoy my blog will stick around! Don't be afraid to link your blogs below also! Do you have a favorite way to follow blogs? Let me know!

As always, thanks for reading!
XO, Kelsey

Sunday Social and Life Lately/Ramble!

 It's Sunday...which means it is finally time for Sunday Social (yay!) I absolutely love doing this link-up, and you probably know that because I think I have said it multiple times now! On to this weeks questions...

1. 1 year ago I was doing... I was on summer break from college, working my butt off, and spending time with family!

2. 5 years ago I was doing...I was in high school still, working my butt off (hard worker over here), and trying to make some memories!

3. 10 years ago I was doing...I was probably doing gymnastics, reading a lot of books, and spending time with family and friends!

4. 1 year from now I'll be doing...I will be [hopefully] working a co-op job for nursing! Fingers crossed!

5. 5 years ago I'll be doing...I will be working as an RN, starting a family, and paying off lovely student loans. 

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6. 10 years from now I'll be doing...Exactly ten years? Hopefully I will be planning a nice vacation:) Still working as an RN, hopefully succeeding as a respected nurse, raising a family and making memories! 

Those questions really make you think! It is just so hard to think about stuff like that though, so I find it hard to elaborate! I really wanted to include some pictures, but the flash drive with all my older photos is MIA. Great. Anyways, today is also a special day...Mother's Day! So Happy Mothers Day to all of you mommas out there! What are your plans? Any special ideas set up? I hope it is a great day for you! 

Now for the random rambling...If you have a blog, do you ever get so overwhelmed by the things you want to post and have planned, but it's just so much that you don't know where to start? Between two jobs right now, and editing the pictures I took for my sister and her fiance, I feel so overwhelmed! There is literally at least 4 posts that I would love to have up this week...but they all take extensive editing, planning, taking notes, etc-as they are makeup reviews. I just don't know where to start, which leads me to my current situation-having barely any progress made! What do you do when you feel like you have so many things to do? I know it is my blog, so I can post whenever I want, but still! I would like to have interesting content on here! In the mean time, I would love to hear tips for managing busy schedules, keeping up with blogs, etc. Share your secrets! 

Thanks for reading!

XO, Kelsey

Spring Showers Bring May Fl- Mayhem.

My plans to start wearing spring-y, cute, colorful clothes following my spring break were thwarted by a winter storm I shall nickname "pain-in-my-everything". Catchy title? Maybe not. But that is how I currently feel! Really, who wants any snow, let alone more than a few inches of snow when you are expecting sunshine and semi-warm air?!

Heading right for us-NO THANKS!

So anyways, I know a lot of people out there are still expecting snow at this time of the year, which is fine...but here in Ohio?! It's not that I am shocked that it's snowing, it's just that Ohio should be on bi-polar medicine because of it's weather extremes. A few weeks ago many people were wearing shorts, capris, and light jackets. It's so confusing! There hasn't been really any snow yet today, but they are calling for it all overnight, so I guess we will see...

 Moving on...I am back to my college apartment after visiting my family for Spring break. I didn't want to leave, but on the bright side, there is only about 4 weeks left before my summer vacation (not like I am counting down or anything). I worked a little during break, at the job I have had in my hometown for over 4 years, so it was nice to be a little productive during break. It's also great that my boss accommodates for his college students; he always tries to get us some hours to work whenever we are on break or are available. Besides working, I spent nearly all my time with family. If I haven't made it clear yet, I am SUCH a family girl. My idea of a good time when I go home to visit family is sitting around, talking, or just watching tv, and sipping on coffee or tea. It's the simple things.

Lately, I have been throwing around the idea of changing my blog name. I mentioned it on twitter (follow me if you don't already!), but never said anything else about it.  I love the name I currently have, and the meaning behind it, but since I haven't focused solely on "beauty related things" like I originally planned, I think it's time for a change. I have a few ideas, but I want to be sure of it before I go updating my blogger button, blog design, etc. What do you think? Time for a change or keep the current name? Opinions are welcome! I think for the rest of my night I am going to make a few pharmacology note cards to study for my final exam, and watch a little NCIS! Sounds like my weekend/break wasn't eventful, but hey, I really like the idea of doing weekend updates : ) Hope your weekend was great!

 Also linking up with Molly and Carly!
AND for Monday Morning Gossip!

XO, Kelsey

Sunday Social!

This is the 40th week for Sunday Social! I would say that it has been quite a successful link-up; and definitely one of my favorite to link up and do! If you have not, link up as well :)

1. What is one movie you are terrified to watch?

Right now, I really can't think of one in particular...but any time there is a commercial for a new scary movie out, about exorcisms or demons, I look away. That stuff is creepy! Buuuuuut if someone watched it with me, I would probably be fine with watching it!

2. What is one TV show you have always wanted to get into but haven't yet?

The Walking Dead..I actually started to watch it, and just never kept up with it! Also, Downton Abbey; it seems like anyone and everyone in the blog world loves it, so maybe I should hop on the bad wagon!

3. What is one daring activity on your bucket list?

Skydive! That would be really awesome...or bungee jumping. To me, bungee jumping seems more daring-at least when you jump from a plain, you are less likely to hit the building you are jumping off of like in bungee jumping! Terrible logic? Probably,

4. Would you ever travel alone?

If I really had to, yes. When I was 14 or 15 I flew to Florida and then back home alone. It wasn't too bad, but I would rather travel with someone else!

5. What activities do you like to do alone?

I like to do anything on my computer alone-computers are too distracting to be around others when you're on them, so I like to blog, read blogs, watch youtube videos, and study alone. Sometimes, I like to shop alone, but it depends on if I need opinions haha. Driving, if you want to call that an activity, I sometimes like to do alone, usually if it's long distances, I would rather be alone!

Be sure to link up!

XO, Kelsey

It's February!

Hey blog world! If you for some reason didn't realize...it's February 1st! YAY! I wanted to say hello to everyone, and get some links to new blog posts if you have some :) I would love to catch up on new posts I may have missed, or maybe you are new and stopping by! So just leave me your link below if you have one! I have two exciting posts planned for the near future-one of which is already in the works, it's just a matter of organizing it and making it presentable and not a jumbled mess. That post would be.... my everyday makeup routine! Nothing fancy, but pretty low key and easy to do! The other post will be coming up in the next few weeks (I hope) and it's a giveaway. My own first giveaway! I think it's something you won't want to miss! I would love to get the makeup post up tonight, but let's be honest...after having a 7.5 hour long class (with literally less than 2 or 3 five minute breaks) I just don't have the energy to get the post up tonight, plus, I have other studying and nursing reading to do! Sorry :/ I am always here with excuses, huh? haha. Thanks for sticking around lovelies! I will leave you with a really pretty picture of the sky I took recently... Because you can't be mad at me if I give you something pretty to look at, right? :)

 

You might have already saw this on my instagram already if you follow me; if not you can follow me at: kelseylenayy

XO, Kelsey

Sunday Social!

1. What is the name of your blog? How long have you been blogging?

My blog name is "Beauty without Limits", and there is a bittttt of an explanation behind the name. I actually plan on adding a page to my blog just for explaining my blog name! I started blogging in March of 2012, so I would say I am definitely still new at this, but I love each and every day of it! More importantly, I love reading other blogs. Seriously unreal how waking up and catching up on blogs has become such a big part of my day!

2. Why do you blog?

I started a blog because I was inspired by someone! I remember staying up VERY late one night reading a "blog" that I had somehow come across ( I don't even remember how!) and I was just fascinated by the blogging community (that I could see) and that you could really write about anything. So, I read basically every post this person had written, and decided I would start my own blog. I like to tell others about things I love, or enjoy, such as beauty products, but I also love showing outfits-it is almost like a photo diary to remember a cute outfit, so that I can go back to it and put the same outfit back together! Am I making any sense? Haha. I love just being able to write freely, and somehow, I manage to get some amazing followers that will actually read the weird/boring/random thoughts that pop into my head!

3. What is the first blog you ever followed?

Remember how someone inspired me? Well, I had to follow her blog as soon as I started mine! Who is this lady you ask? It is Monica! From Monica's Notebook! I seriously like died when she followed my blog. That is a big accomplishment for me, haha.

4. What is your favorite post you wrote in 2012?
I am not sure I have a favorite. I would almost say anything beauty related. Surprised? Let me explain-this blog started out as a beauty blog, but once I got started I realized I was NOT happy with my camera. Sure, the pictures turned out fine, quality wise, but the color is always just so...off. That isn't good when you are trying to show almost exact colors and review products! This means that my beauty posts have been limited until I get a better camera, or figure out what camera settings will work for beauty posts! Top faves: DIY Oil Blotting Sheets, Go-To Products for Oily Skin, and Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation Review.

5. What are your blogging goals for 2013?

I definitely want to post more. Being in nursing school and trying to post regularly is pretty hard for me though-I feel so overwhelmed sometimes! I am not going to make myself have a set schedule, but I do want to try to post more...plus, posting usually makes me feel less stressed, because I am focusing on something I want to do, versus all that nursing studying! I also would like to see my blog grow more-it doesn't have to be a major growth, but I love seeing new people commenting! It is so exciting, and when the follower has a blog their self, it allows me to have a new blog to read up on too!

6. Name your top 3 favorite blogs.

Katie Did What, Monica's Notebook, and The Sweetest Thing. I love all 3 of those blogs, you should check them out, you wont regret it! 

That is it for this Sunday Social, I hope you enjoyed!

Xo, Kelsey

Good Thing This Is NOT My Job! ;)

Hello lovelies! I hope everyone had a great Christmas (or any sort of holiday you celebrated!) I have been having a really nice time being on Christmas break from college, and am not ready to go back on January 7th... nursing school, why must you stress me out so much?! I titled my post the way I did because, let's face it, if this was my real job, I would be a complete failure! Such irregular posting! I do blame it on being home though! Between visiting my mom, grandparents, dad & stepmom (and staying at their houses) I have been pretty busy! I figure that since I still read and comment on my favorite blogs everyday, I am not doing too bad! I have many ideas in the works for posts in the near future, so if you are an avid reader and enjoy my blog, then just hang in there and you'll finally get to see something worthwhile ;) 

I wanted to ask how everyone's holiday that they celebrated went!? I love seeing all the Christmas posts, so if you have one, please link it below in the comments so I can take a look!  I had a really great Christmas this year, and saw a lot of family which is always good. I have an outfit post being worked on right now featuring one of the gifts I received for Christmas, so keep an eye out! 

Now that Christmas is over, and the New Year is coming up, what are you looking forward to? Any awesome plans or celebrations for you?

Xo, Kelsey

Studying Update

I am alive. Barely. I just thought I would say HAI guyz because looking at any more pathophysiology will probably make my brain burst. Buuuuuut, since that exam is tomorrow, I guess I better go! :) Wish me luck on my last final! 

Xo, Kelsey

P.S-Leave some of your newest blog posts in a link below, so I can catch up when I am done with everything!

Oh, Just Neglect Me...

Said my blog! By December 15th I will definitely be over-running this blog with this, that, and who knows what! What is December 15th you ask? It is the day after my last final, a Saturday, and the official start to my Christmas break from classes.

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 Can we all do a collective "ahhhh". I do not like exams- I do not like to sit and be under pressure taking an exam. I would much rather be applying the skills. I wish that is how it worked..instead I will be studying probably more than 500 slides of powerpoints just for Pathophysiology, and who knows how many for my nursing Fundamentals class, and Genetics. Enough of my rant. My point with this post, is that I may not be posting anything of substance until my break (all this studying is making me sound smart...hahaha), but I will be reading all of YOUR blogs and comments :) I mean, the best part of waking up, is... Folgers in my cup AND reading all the new posts in the morning! Getting up early for classes is a lot less annoying when you have blog posts to read! Look for new posts starting next Saturday :D

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Oh well thank you Ryan Gosling! I believe in you too, you know, with anything you do ;)

xo,

Kelsey

That Time I Wanted To Do A Beauty Post, & BANGS?!

Hey everybodyyy! So as the long, obnoxious title of this post suggests, I wanted to do a beauty post today. Seriously. SO. bad. I wanted to tell you all about my favorite lipstick at the moment! However, my camera doesn't care what I want to do! It's a nice camera, it takes pretty good photos, but when it comes to the colors of things-PSH. Pretty inaccurate, no matter what I try. Which bums me out, considering that is one of the things I want to post about most. So for that, I am sorry! I really want to post beauty related things, but I need a better camera so that my posts are actually worth reading : (   On another note, I need your help! This girl needs a change in her hair. I don't want to cut the length of though, and I just colored my hair recently. What's a girl to do?! Get bangs! But, I can't decide if I look better with out them. I mean I have a love hate relationship with them. Get 'em, hate 'em, wait for them to grow out...but I feel like maybe I should give them another shot. What do you all think?

Currently: 

When I have had bangs in the past:

^Friend from school.
(You may notice a little something different about me here...an overflow of sorts. This was before my breast reduction-eek! More on that later, if that is of any interest!)

Eric <3

For the most part, my bangs have always been side swept, longer ones. Probably what I would go for if I got them cut! I know it's not that big of a deal, but hey, I still would like some input! Be honest guys : )

Xo, Kelsey

Sunday Social-Thankful!

I am thankful for all of my family members! (I am very close with extended family too, so this would be no short list!)

My sister Ciara somehow got left out of this?! But she counts too! <3

I am thankful for my real, true, amazing friends. [Imagine a hundred different pictures right here of everyone that is important to me!  : )  ]

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I am thankful that I had the option and opportunity to go to college, and pursue being a nurse.

I am thankful for all of my favorite foods (and the fact that I have access to them if I want them; some people don’t have options to a mean, let alone their favorite).

I am thankful for the life I have. Not extravagant. Not above average. Just normal, making it by life-I am okay with that. Roof over my head, food available, and security knowing I have a place to live. For now as a college student, it is important to remember those who don’t have what they need, instead of what you always want!

I am thankful that I have met a few people by having a blog, and some of them seem to care!

I am thankful for being given life! Thank you to my mom and dad for bringing me into this world! I almost wanted to do a separate post about that on my birthday when I did a post, to thank them, but I will just say it here! It is crazy that those two people together made me, and I am here. That is a lot to think about! Haha.

I am thankful for my sister finding someone special. Someone our whole family seems to like. Who treats her right, makes her happy, accepts her for who she is, and is great with kids. Congratulations on their recent engagement!

I know I can list so many more things that I am thankful, but this is a good summary of the most important! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Xo, Kelsey

Sunday Social; Week 20!

1. What do you value most in life?

My family, my beliefs and morals, my friends, anddd a good education!

2. What do you think is the greatest invention in your lifetime and why?

I would have to be really general here, sorry. I would say all the ever-changing medical equipment. I will be a nurse, and that equipment that is always evolving, or being invented, could help save someones life!

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3. What do you think is the secret to a good life?

Believing in yourself, in others, and something more than this life. Being caring, thoughtful, and lending a hand to someone who is down. Love like there is no tomorrow. I believe in karma; so do something nice or generous not because you NEED to, but because you want to.

4. What would you most like to be remembered for when you're gone?

I would like to be remembered as the person who never gave up, and cared so much about others; I would definitely like to be remembered for my big heart.

5. What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?

Well I am currently in college to become a nurse, so I can't say graduating college just yet, but, I am proud of course to have graduated high school a few years ago with a great GPA, and I am proud that I actually got into my colleges Nursing program, because it is very, very competitive!

6. If a movie was made about your life, who would you want to play you?

Hmm...Well many many people have told me I look like  Alyson Hannigan. Sometimes I actually agree. Maybe not so much in pictures, because that's a second your face is frozen in time, but in day to day life, I definitely have some of the same mannerisms and facial quirks that she has. So, not only would she sort of look like me, but I think she has some quirks, and humor like me!

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XO, Kelsey

Falling Off Blogger-World & a Floral Dress!

Hey, remember me? Well, I still exist. I have felt really bad about not posting-no one makes me, but it's still nice to keep this baby going, right? I just haven't been feeling up to it, I have just been very upset, for personal reason. Maybe sometime I will post a little more about those reasons, but for now, I would just rather keep them to myself, but a little love from my lovely followers wouldn't hurt my feelings! Haha. I wanted to post this outfit post from lets say, the end of July (whoops). Yeah, better late than never! I might as well, since my brother so kindly took these pictures for me, and because I got the dress for a little less than $9.00...so, I think it is fine to be late!

 Sorry for all the leg-oops!

 Because everyone looks a little better with a beam of sunlight blinding them.

Oh, hey there. 

Floral Dress: Forever 21//Sandals: "Classified" brand. 

I hope you all haven't given up on me, I really do still exist! I have been commenting like crazy on other blogs and all that, I just haven't been up to posting on my own!

Lots of luvz (haha)

Xo, Kelsey