I'm officially done with my first week of classes and I could not be happier to be back. There's something about being at school and being busy that automatically puts me in a great mood. I'm only feeling slightly stressed as I familiarize myself with a new schedule and living space, but that's to be expected. So far I really like all of my classes and teachers and I'm feeling pretty positive about this semester. It's going to be packed and require a lot of work, but I'm ready for …
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First Day of School!
Hey lovelies, I can't believe that classes start again today! {2013} Posts have been pretty light recently since I've been helping with move in all week, but after I get my schedule all figured out, posting will be back to normal. For now, here's a throwback to my first day of school last year. My parents have been taking first day of school pictures of me for as long as I can remember, so I've done the same in college with the help of my wonderful roomie. If your classes start up …
Wisdom Wednesday: What Comes Next
This school year is approaching faster and faster as each day passes. Five more days till move in!!! There's a lot of uncertainty, plenty that I'm worried about, and quite a lot to think about right now. I'm taking eighteen credit hours this semester which are mostly CORE (classes not directly related to my major, but are required to graduate), planning on maintaining a job, attempting to still have a social life (yikes), and continuing to post here on Bowtiful Life. From the outside …
Sophomore Countdown
I feel like a huge portion of my posts this summer have started off with something along the lines of "this summer is flying by" or "I've been super busy recently." Both of these phrases have rung especially true this summer. But in all honesty, this week has been crazy busy and next week, I'm sure, will be no different. I cannot believe that I move back into the dorms exactly a week from today.... Where did the summer go!? I am so excited to be living with my wonderful roommate from last year …
My Sorority Recruitment Experience {video}
As many of my readers know, I'm in a sorority (and proud of it)! Last fall I took part in Panhellenic Recruitment on my college campus (aka Rush) and I joined my school's Chi Omega chapter! I get a lot of questions about Recruitment from readers who are considering rushing, so I thought I'd make a video talking a little bit about my experience! If you're planning on going through Recruitment, then I wish you the best of luck. It's an amazing experience if you go in with the right …
Summertime Chi
~ What I Wore ~ field jacket ~ jeans ~ Jack Rogers sandals ~ tee shirt (similar) ~ vintage Coach bag ~ bow ring ~ Chi Omega necklace ℅ ~ Ray-Ban aviators ~ initial bracelet ~ J.Crew Factory earrings Yesterday it was unseasonably chilly in the Chicagoland area. July is typically the hottest summer month for us, but the temperatures yesterday all ranged in the sixties. I love those temperatures in the early fall, but for …
Beachin’
I absolutely love going to the beach, and I'll pick it over the pool any day. When I'm heading to the beach I usually throw on a tank, some Jacks, and a pair of Nike shorts. This summer I custom designed this adorable Chi Omega tank with Greek Streak. I picked out the print, color scheme, and tank style. I love the quote on the front and I think the mason jar design is so cute! I'll be getting plenty of wear out of this tank during the rest of the summer at the beach and then at the gym …
Friday Five
Happy Friday! It's been another busy week, but what else is new? I've been planning out the rest of my summer and I can't believe that I go back to school in less than two months! June has flown by, but July is going to be a packed month for me too. I'll still be working, but I'll also be getting my wisdom teeth out, traveling for a few days, and squeezing in as much beach time as possible. Here's what's new this week... 1. I've been switching up my perfume a little recently and I discovered a …
Isla Vista Fundraiser
The Lettered Company recently reached out to me and informed me of a fundraiser they are currently holding for the families of the UCSB Tri Delta shooting victims and their families. As many of you may know, during the shooting in Isla Vista on May 23rd, two members of University of California - Santa Barbara's Tri Delta chapter were killed and another was injured and hospitalized due to her injuries. The Lettered Company is raising money to help the victims' families with the financial …
My Colorful Freshman Dorm
I promised that I'd share pictures of my freshman dorm with all of you after I had moved out for the year. I have been soooooo busy these last few weeks, but yesterday I finally had time to go through the tons of pictures I took of my dorm. All year I was consistently asked how I had transformed my basic and industrial dorm room into such a warm and fun environment. My roommate and I added tons of personal touches to the room including photos, personalized crafts, and mementos from home. I …