I DO pinning

Filed Under: Uncategorized // May 13, 2013

Happy Monday! I. am. exhausted. because I have been ~~not sleeping~~ crunching out a paper in between weekend festivities, which included a celebration for the engagement between my “uncle” {technically my cousin’s uncle but we’re close, too} and his now-fiancé & a fabulous Mother’s Day. In honor of the engagement, I’ve decided to share some of my favorite engagement and wedding pins:

If you couldn’t tell this girl is very excited to get engaged and married … when the time is right. Until then, I’ll be busy pinning away! P.S. Check out my breakfast for my fab momma yesterday – I know, how cuuuuute am I?! I cooked it in a hurry while she was in the shower and my dad was out buying her flowers 🙂

Linkups: I<3Bloglovin, Weekend Shenanigans, This Weekend I…& Oh How Pinteresting post signature

Almost there

Filed Under: Uncategorized // May 9, 2013

I took my last law school exam today. For those of you who don’t know, final exams are generally worth 100% of our grades. That’s right – just one exam per class. Perhaps you now understand why these 3 years have been full of stress, stress, and more stress. But I trekked on through and ironically enough, just as I began this exam experience (that’s what I call it…) with a toughie (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure), I ended it with one, as well (Federal Income Tax). 1L

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Yes, that’s a [dark] chocolate bar. Tomorrow, you’ll read all about how I’m a chocofailure and have incorporated this not–so–paleo food into my otherwise paleo diet. Oh the joy of never having to sit through one of these again! … assuming I passed. Now to crunch out my paper and then school will be out F O R E V E R!

Welcome back to the link up unlike any other…

Not Quite There Yet!

This link up is specifically for non-mommy and/ or unmarried bloggers.

(We still love all you married with kids folks!)

This will be a weekly link up rotating through different social media outlets for us to connect through. I hope that this link up will facilitate the making of many new friendships and partnerships. We are all in the same boat, let’s get to know each other and support each other through life’s twists and turns.

Alright, let’s kick this thing off!

We will be linking up our Bloglovin & GFC accounts this week.

You know the drill…

1. Follow your host. That’s me! 😀

2. Follow ALL of your co-hosts. please and thank you!

Tarole from One Haole Girl&Jackie from City Girl Finding Her Place In the World

3. Link up your Bloglovin and/or GFC account.

Next week we will be linking up our Facebook fan pages!

4. Find some other great bloggers and follow along.And be sure to leave us a comment so we can all follow you back!

5. Button up and spread the word!Share this post on Twitter & Facebook!

If you are interested in co-hosting email me at dalayna {dot} dillon {at} gmail {dot} com.

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Story of My Life

Filed Under: Uncategorized // May 8, 2013

Day one: The story of my life in 250 words or less.(I’m doing this out of order because I really wanted to try it so here goes nothin’)

I was named after Jackie O, which could explain my aim to uphold myself to be a classy lady – drinking behavior sometimes excluded. My biggest goal in life is to be happy. I was always a “good girl,” make of that what you will. I love love. Being in love is my favorite. So are palm tree-lined streets and the beach. My family, friends, and Tim are my biggest blessings. My health is also way up there. As much as I struggle with it sometimes, I am a believer and I love God – I constantly thank Him. I thrive on adventure. I’m a summer baby. I am humble. The one thing I’ve wanted to be since I was a little girl is a mom. I also look forward to being a wife. I’m an aspiring attorney. I am a dreamer but a seeker. I am oversensitive. I’ve worn glasses since I was 5. I’ve attended school for ~20 consecutive years. I have big hair and expensive taste, and I’m sometimes referred to as “high maintenance” – I think I just favor good quality. Traveling and reading are my favorite hobbies. I am a lover of all things chocolate. I take chances but I’m careful to assess risk. I laugh at my own jokes. I laugh a lot, in general. I am a talker. I compromise, negotiate, and perhaps even whine to get my way sometimes. Because I’m not perfect. I’m human and I’m me. I love myself and my life.

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A little online shopping & …Amanda Bynes, is that really you?!

Filed Under: Uncategorized // May 6, 2013

I spent this weekend studying so I didn’t step outside much… Admittedly, though, I did use quite some procrastination time: 1) Online shopping, which by the way is a FAVORITE ~~procrastination~~ activity of mine. These two beauties are now mine – at great prices, too. Win-win if you ask me!

BCBGeneration Nadia Snake Envelope Clutch:

Urban Expressions Beau Woven Clutch (it’s also large):

2) Browsing Amanda Bynes’ twitter. I first came across it when news of her now-infamous tweet to Drake broke and probably spend too much time on it now, hoping that it’s either(A) an imposter account (which I’m sure Twitter is hoping too, since it hasn’t verified her account yet) or (B) that she is faking her meltdown because, my gosh, it is almost too much to handle.. She used to be so cute

and then beautiful

and always entertaining

And while I find “her” and “her” twitter to still be extremely entertaining

I can’t help but think that the girl needs serious help.

Here’s to hoping you’re okay, AB! Linkup: Weekend Shenanigans post signature

Find & Follow Friday

Filed Under: Uncategorized // May 3, 2013

Happy Friday! I’ve successfully completed 4 days of paleo so far, which means today is day 5!

It hasn’t been easy, especially with all of the chocolate and pizza in the house but I’ve been strong. I’m always up for a challenge. Plus, it’s much easier doing it with someone else because it kinda keeps me accountable. Beginning today, I’m also getting my workout routine going again!

Have a great weekend — but before you go: link up below!

P.S. If you haven’t already noticed, check out my new button!

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Thanks for joining us! So let’s get to it:

1. Follow your hosts.

They will be numbers 1 – 4 on the list. **I try to always follow back, so PLEASE leave a comment letting me know you’re new here so I don’t miss you! **Sometimes it takes a little while, but I always get through every comment and follow back. 🙂 My co-hosts this week are: Lisa over at One Red ShoeJackie over at City Girl Finding Her Place in the World+ Whitney over at Miss Mama Me!
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3. Try to stop by at least 3 blogs and follow ones you love.

I’m sure they’d love it if you left a comment, as well 🙂

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I’ve decided to make this hop every other Friday for the time being– e-mail nmariephoto@gmail.com if you’d like to co-host!