tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18587045323522150792024-03-16T23:53:01.001-07:00Preppy Southern PearlThe best blush to use is laughter, it puts roses on your cheeks, and in your soul!Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-37350746685656113242015-05-12T06:48:00.001-07:002015-05-12T06:48:10.793-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Ah, the magic of a 4 shot. They always look great, and it's all smiles- despite what might happen RIGHT before the camera takes the shot!</div>
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This morning, i'm frantically trying to get things built for my show when I hear 5-4-3-ok, you get the jist. At this point, i'm in a dead sprint over to the desk (it's like all of 7 feet) when my ankle POPS!</div>
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I was totally fine, but like dragging my friggin ankle over to be ready to look festive with the team!</div>
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Then we got a reinactment from Kate, our fabulous Web Producer and I still haven't stopped laughing!</div>
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WOO HOO! #cantbringmedown </div>
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-51973562894571295932015-05-11T03:07:00.003-07:002015-05-11T03:48:58.123-07:00RIP, Sprinkles<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, yesterday was eventful. </div>
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I usually leave for work around 3:30am, and I am in a HURRY to get out of the driveway and get to the studio.</div>
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Yesterday, I had this urge to hear my "Best of Boy Bands" mix, so (and yes, I am so still a CD girl) I reached down as I was pulling out to switch CD's and heard a THUMP!</div>
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Like, what was that?</div>
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Oh...it was a rabbit. I started bawling, because I always try to brake for animals! (brake being the key word that I struggle with.)</div>
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I just assumed the little rabbit was wild, and rabid (to make myself feel better,) because we have TONS of rabbits here! Sadly, um, it wasn't wild.</div>
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When I got home, my neighbor popped over and asked if I had seen their daughter's pet rabbit, Sprinkles, anywhere. It had escaped while they were outside yesterday. </div>
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I totally hit Sprinkles.<br />
I'm totally pleading the 5th, and leaving $50 under their front mat to buy Sprinkles II.</div>
Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-38474967675766816812015-04-23T07:03:00.002-07:002015-04-23T07:07:26.171-07:00Kate the WASP <div style="text-align: center;">
First of all- I have to say that i've been following Kate the WASP for almost 2 years on Twitter <b>(@KatetheWASP)</b></div>
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Her tweets are not only hilarious, but basically remind me of my own life.</div>
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Also, I was reading her article on the take on the whole #LillyforTarget scandal (that y'all KNOW i'm passionate about) and I had to share it.</div>
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I too was picked on in middle school. I pretty much hated life for 3 years, but now as I look back, I see that you don't want to shine in middle school. Just wait, your time will come. :) I now have a job I love, and more self confidence because of the tough stuff. I love talking to middle schoolers through my job now, and encouraging them. It was cool to see a comedian do the same thing- and get personal on why a brand means so much to her.</div>
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Her article was amazing- so here it is for all of you.</div>
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ALSO- just because I love me some Kate the WASP, check out her list of webisodes! </div>
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In short, Kate the WASP is totally my Spirit Animal.</div>
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She's hilarious, she loves Ann Romney, and she says what she thinks. #loveit!</div>
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Kate, you are freakin' fabulous! XO!</div>
Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-30355411005836292572015-04-20T03:17:00.000-07:002015-04-20T03:46:53.645-07:00Vultures are the WORST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wearing Lilly Pulitzer symbolizes that you love to live a beautiful life filled with smiles and sunshine.<br />
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The Lilly girl is a happy girl.<br />
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...which is why I was a little shocked to see and hear about the poor behavior of the "Lilly Lovers" buying #LillyforTarget, until I realized that they weren't Lilly lovers at all.<br />
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<b>I was so thrilled to see Target bring that brand to life within their store. </b></div>
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<b>I was so excited to see Lilly being sold for cheaper prices. </b></div>
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<b>I was so excited to buy a few pieces to add to my collection.</b><br />
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Then...the <b>Lilly Hunger Games</b> set in.<br />
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The actual Lilly lovers got nothing.</div>
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Vultures swooped in and bought it all within 10 minutes, punching each other and stealing out of other peoples carts.<br />
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Like, seriously? That's not the Lilly way. That was not the point of this sale.<br />
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You do not punch for prints.<br />
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I'm upset because these vultures literally KNEW that we would be there looking for cute things and a festive deal, so they took advantage and they took it away from us.<br />
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I don't ever get mad...about anything, but when I do, it's not pretty.</div>
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I'm mad right now. In fact, i'm really mad. I'm not irritated, annoyed, or even frustrated.</div>
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Put simply, i'm just mad. </div>
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I am fired up by this #LillyforTarget mess.</div>
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You'll remember I posted a few months ago about how I was all about Lilly being made available for everyone. I thought it was awesome...well I don't anymore. I think it was a terrible, horrible, no good very bad idea. </div>
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Now, it's not available for everyone. It's overpriced and there should have been a limit on how much people could buy.</div>
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Their marketing director should be ashamed.</div>
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<b>You know what's awesome?</b></div>
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The fact that a girl like me has an authentic brand that truly represents my personality. The fact that I was excited that Lilly was expanding, and the fact that true Lilly lovers around the country were willing and ready to buy Lilly for Target. We were excited, the prints were precious, but then the truth set in.</div>
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<b>You know what's not awesome? </b></div>
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The fact that it wasn't a new collection, it was a mere flash sale. A flash sale meant for people looking to profit. That's sick. How dare you ruin what was supposed to be a fun and special day for Lilly lovers everywhere.</div>
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<b>You know what's not awesome?</b></div>
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The fact that these trolls were STEALING the signs that BELONG to Target because they say Lilly Pulitzer. A true Lilly lover would never EVER be that desperate to have our hands on the brand. So, if you think for one second that I would bid on eBay for a sign that you STOLE...you're wrong. You're wrong about the Lilly girl. You have wasted money (about 3 grand to the woman in front of me who bought 5 carts specifically for eBay.) and lost our respect. I think you are the worst kind of person.</div>
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<b>You know what else is NOT freaking awesome?</b></div>
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The fact that Target took a brand that has meaning with a certain price point, and priced it a bit too low. That allowed people to plot and buy it all within 5 minutes. They then plotted to sell it on eBay for what an actual dress on LillyPulitzer.com is worth. Hell, they even priced it for hundreds over. They did this because they thought they could make a profit. </div>
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Newsflash- They WON'T. </div>
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<b>Lilly for Target?</b> No. </div>
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I will not buy what was supposed to be fun and affordable for what I would buy a normal Lilly for. </div>
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Simply put- I will <u><b>not</b></u> do it. </div>
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Target should have priced everything upwards of $60-80. I guarantee you if that had happened we wouldn't be seeing 1500+ pieces of #LillyforTarget sitting on #LillyforeBay right now.</div>
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When I see Lilly chairs (2) going for $920, and they were bought for $60 each, it makes me sad for the brand. </div>
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Not only that, it makes me sad for the vulture selling it for that amount. Are you serious? But really, are you serious? Oh, you are. Okay...good luck with that.<br />
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It's Lilly Pulitzer, not a chair the Pope himself sat in.<br />
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<b>I can't even</b> with this.</div>
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I will stick to LillyPulitzer.com and wear what I have always worn.</div>
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Is it adorable? Yes. </div>
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It's the principle of the whole concept at this point,</div>
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That's why I am boycotting #LillyforTarget.</div>
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I could NOT believe people yesterday...I saw a woman with 7 carts, she had every maxi dress in the store and told me..."yeah, I don't wear this stuff but I heard it sells for upper hundreds, so i'm selling it all on ebay." </div>
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Newsflash- I strongly dislike you, and that is tasteless.</div>
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Lilly Pulitzer is rolling over in her grave right now thinking about this.</div>
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I am in shock. I am sad. I am OVER this whole #LillyforTarget scandal. </div>
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I wish I could have the adorable prints that target put out, but now I will not even look at them. How could this happen? How could nobody have known that this would happen? </div>
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-20952221466886936412015-04-09T13:40:00.000-07:002015-05-11T03:15:16.647-07:00#icanteven<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay, so like, first things first...<br />
Have you ever been hit in the face with an umbrella? </div>
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I have. Multiple times, actually. All in the same night. It's something terrible enough to require a support group, which I haven't found on Google yet...but surely it's out there.</div>
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So, my friends set me up on a loooot of dates...and I seriously think it's because there is always a good story for "porch time" to come afterward. I have ZERO desire to get married anytime soon, but it is always fun when they come to me with someone new.<br />
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I suck at saying "no thank you".<br />
I'm a yes girl.<br />
They know this.<br />
They use it to their advantage ;)<br />
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Last night was a fail from the beginning. Don't get me wrong, such a nice guy...but I just immediately knew he wasn't my "Prince Harry" in disguise. #itsfine #notreallybutwhatever</div>
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Yes, the guy was successful.</div>
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Yes, he was very nice</div>
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Yes, he was 4'8...ehh, maybe 4'9</div>
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...I'm 5'3. *I'm no sequoia, but like, please. </div>
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So...he shows up at my door, and as I open it, I'm smiling at eye level with myself. There's nobody there.</div>
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I look down thinking those cray kids down the street were playing ding dong ditch again, when I notice a tiny little man standing there with an umbrella. </div>
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That...would be my date for the night.<br />
That...would be my cue to remove the heels, and put on muh Jack Rogers!</div>
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As we walked to the restaurant, he walked in front of me as a gentleman would, but the umbrella kept pelting me in the face...<br />
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At one point I took a hit to the eye, and that's when I just freakin' gave up, crouched underneath it and got on his level. </div>
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We could have easily Ubered .2 miles and it would have been much more "me".</div>
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I mean, an umbrella to the eye.<br />
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It was a night i'll never forget for all of the wrong reasons.<br />
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-53648376167383989402015-01-08T03:38:00.002-08:002015-01-08T04:13:54.634-08:00Enough is Enough.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Apparently this has caused quite the stir for many girls across America.</div>
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Look- my two cents (read it or don't) is this...</div>
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I have been wearing what some of these sorority girls in these tweets are calling "real" Lilly Pulitzer my entire life.</div>
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and guess what...I am thrilled to see Lilly hit Target. I can't believe how rude people are being about it. Why would Lilly not expand to provide prints and products for those who want to enjoy the look and feel of this amazing brand?</div>
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I adore Lilly. </div>
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I have always adored Lilly.</div>
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I love the story of how it began.</div>
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I wore it to every Debutante Party I attended, and when I was a student at Meredith College, a preppy all girls school, all of the girls wore a different Lilly almost every day! The first week of class, we would have a "secret" competition to see who wore the best prints!</div>
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I don't buy it because people consider it "High End". I don't wear it so people will think I paid a wild amount for a dress. Truth be told, </div>
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I wear it because it embraces my personality, and makes me so happy. Without Lilly Pulitzer, I don't know how I would dress. 72.4 % of my closet is Lilly!</div>
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That being said, cost should never be why you wear such a gorgeous piece of clothing. </div>
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The dresses will be cheaper at Target...and in custom prints. </div>
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...what's the problem here?</div>
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I don't know about you, but for me...my closet thanks you! That's just more colorful dresses I get to hang up, and new prints I can bring into the mix. </div>
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I will never ever turn my nose up at Lilly expanding their brand, and making it more affordable so everyone can enjoy it.</div>
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Every time I put a Lilly on, I can't stop smiling. I would wish that for everyone- and am so glad that now many others will have a chance to wear the clothing. </div>
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I know Lilly like the back of my hand. I love the brand. I respect the brand. To me, it will always be amazing and beautiful. </div>
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Anybody that wears Lilly looks elegant, and I am thrilled that Target will be helping everyone feel fabulous.</div>
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I wear Lilly for the colors, and patterns. They are loud, and bold- a lot like my personality. I don't wear Lilly so people will assume I paid $300 for a dress, I wear it because it makes me feel more like myself. I wear it because it's my brand, and I was just really taken back by these tweets. It makes me sad.<br />
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You can get Lilly at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, on EBay, or in a Lilly Store. Target is a fabulous option! </div>
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That's my rant- I just can't stand seeing tweets from 20 year olds about how they're upset Lilly will be at Target. Pretty sure at 20, 30, 40...hell all the way to 99...Target is a girls best friend. </div>
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I'm also pretty sure as a 20 year old, I never would have been able to buy Lilly after Lilly on my own...so we should all be excited and not so stuck up. </div>
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Again, coming from a girl that has worn Lilly since practically my Baptism, I can't wait to give my wallet a break- and be able to buy Lilly anytime I want! (I am in Target at least 3 times a week- so watch out Lilly P, i'm comin' for ya!)</div>
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<strong>New Years Resolution's!</strong></div>
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I came across my blogpost from 2014 on TimeHop today, and it got me so excited to pick new resolutions for the 2015 year! Looking back on what I wrote was a lot of fun. It was interesting to see how I (as everyone does) have changed as a person over just the last year!</div>
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This year has been a whirlwind- another big move, another big job, new friends, new "family" away from family, and new goals. I have changed, and grown (or not in certain areas) so much as a person. I still have a long way to go, but it's fun to look back, and move forward into a new year.</div>
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<strong><u>A bad habit i'm going to break:</u></strong></div>
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I would say picking my nails...but then i'd be lying...then i'd have to break 2 habits.</div>
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I'm probs not breaking any habits this year. </div>
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<strong><u>A new skill i'd like to learn:</u></strong></div>
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<strong><u></u></strong>I would love to learn sign language. I think it would open up a whole new form of communication. That would be fabulous! </div>
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also- I would love to learn how to relax. It's not in my nature. </div>
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<strong><u>A person I hope to be more like:</u></strong></div>
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Jesus</div>
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...and Jimmy Fallon. (we're both kind of out there) </div>
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As Kathy Lee Gifford once said "I love to talk, but the real truth is, I love to listen too!"</div>
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I want to really BE there for people. Whether it be a family member, friend, or even a complete stranger I want to BE there. I never want anyone to come to me without leaving laughing, or with a smile. Life is too short to be anything but funny/happy.</div>
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We're all brothers and sisters making it through this crazy journey we call life together. Plenty of people have been there for me, even over the smallest of issues. This year, I want to make it my year to be aware of everybody, and be there to listen and help. Caring about others, doing for others, and living a life of service is what the Bible says it's all about.</div>
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Over the course of my short 26 years of life, I have moved 9 times. My family has stayed in my hometown, but I have personally moved 9 times. 7 of those times were within my home state of North Carolina, but then I took on New York City. My biggest adventre has been over the last year, living in Ohio. I have tried to visit every small town within this state! </div>
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I love small towns, they are the heart and soul of America, and the people in each small town I have seen have been incredible. Truthfully, if I could visit my favorite small town- it would be Wrightsville Beach. I absolutely love it there. </div>
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I don't care about going overseas, or even across the country...I just want to surround myself with the beauty of a small town...preferably with a "Gilmore Girls" like gazeebo, and people who treat you like a member of their sweet "small town"family when you walk by. Specifically, Bellville Ohio has bee a favorite so far. Their gazeebo was gawwgeous. </div>
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(Thanks to Garden & Gun Magazine for so many great small town attractions) So many ideas, and places to go.)</div>
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So, small town America- i'm comin' for ya! </div>
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Well, y'all know I already discovered the miracle that is "Garden & Gun Magazine". I could read each issue over, and over, and over, and...okay you get the picture! :)</div>
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Truly, I would love to read another etiquette book. I have been collecting them since I was 12. Over 72 books grace my shelves, all highlighted and marked in throughout to present my favorite parts. I love to learn abut etiquette, manners, and social graces. I also read medical dictionaries for fun...maybe I drop that habit, and start reading more of the New York Times. No, it's not a book- but it is informative, and Chuck Bass reads it. ;) </div>
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This letter. I want to get back into blogging. It's the greatest outlet. It is so nice to write, and come back to read it a year later. </div>
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Also, I need to write those bajillion thank you notes for all of my Christmas gifs. I need to get on that. Stat.</div>
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Antelope or Zebra. I've heard great things!</div>
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Living a life of faith and service. Not worrying about what the future holds, and truly putting my life in God's hands. I want to smile and laugh more every day! Life is good baby, and way to short. I don't want to delay the happy by dwelling on the past, or fretting about the future. The present is pretty great! I am going to do better at embracing each day, and making it my best day yet.</div>
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Happy New Years Eve, y'all!</div>
Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-23498773986129270482014-12-16T03:49:00.005-08:002014-12-16T03:49:55.531-08:00I Needed This Today<div style="text-align: center;">
You know, sometimes for even the happiest of people, life can just get a bit overwhelming. I feel a special need in my heart to remember those less fortunate this time of year, and try to find some way to bring them a little joy.</div>
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I read 2 quotes that really hit home this morning, and got me back on track with how to live life the way I am supposed to. I need to remember to walk with God always, and live a life in the Pursuit of Happiness. Always look at the glass half full, and try to help others who are unhappy or unfortunate. Life is all about what we do for others, and I think it is so important to keep that in perspective. The most important relationship we have is the one we have with the Lord, because at the end of the day...that's who i'll see! :)</div>
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That being said, I saw these wonderful quotes earlier this morning- and it really got me excited to be home for Project Santa...but even to make sure I am living positively and bringing a smile to other people everyday. Being negative never helps anything.</div>
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-10497085452437745562014-12-07T09:02:00.003-08:002014-12-07T09:07:51.796-08:00Southern Belle in Ohio<div style="text-align: center;">
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So, I think I met the LOML last night. </div>
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He walks in, wearing a beautiful tartan sport coat, with a perfect side part and baby blues. </div>
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Friends with my neighbor, so we were quickly introduced...</div>
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I say "i'm cold" even though it was burning up, and next thing I know...he's lending me the tartan blazer.</div>
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End of the night, i'm in my Uber- he's in his...but I still have the blazer. :)</div>
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We're having dinner on Tuesday so I can give it back.</div>
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Southern Bell ways even work in the beautiful, fun state of Ohio!</div>
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Well, there's a first time for everything! This Sunday was my first Easter Sunday away from my sweet family. The week prior, my mother came up for 5 days while I had my wisdom teeth out (kill me) and we found my new Church home!<br />
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It's an adorable Presbyterian Church where all members are 75+. I prefer that, because I can sit in the middle, by myself, but talk to everyone! They are all so wise, and so sweet. I enjoy a traditional Church service with older members, it's just my favorite thing!<br />
However, I would like to find a young adult group, but this Church feels like the perfect fit!<br />
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Anyways, back to Easter Sunday-<br />
I knew if I didn't go to Church on Easter Sunday, my Mother would know, and it wouldn't be pretty!<br />
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I couldn't make it to my Church though, because it's a good ways away, and I had Brunch plans.<br />
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Thankfully, I talked to my friend T, and we decided to go together,<br />
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When we walked in, it was the most beautiful Church! We sat in the middle, and the music began to play. It was just gorgeous, and after each song- the children would yell "YAY" It was precious!<br />
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NOW- onto when things took a turn, and got awkward!<br />
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The Priest was nice, but didn't speak English! I had no idea what he was saying, and then they came around flinging Holy Water into the crowd, and a drop nailed...and I mean NAILED me in the eye! I accidentally squealed "Oh my God!"<br />
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Great...i'm there 10 minutes, and I take our Lords name in vain.<br />
"so SO sorry"- I said, as he paused for a second...<br />
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I didn't have any cash, and wasn't think, so as the Usher came by I whispered to my friend...<br />
"Do you think they have a square??"<br />
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The Usher then looked at me, smiled, and said "next week, sweetie."<br />
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HOW embarrassing.<br />
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HAAAHAHA! Never a dull moment, y'all!<br />
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Thankful that I made it to Church, and had a wonderful Sunday. In fact, the whole Easter was wonderful. I spent it with my work family, and it was just perfect.</div>
Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-56759523949218730132014-03-31T06:46:00.004-07:002014-03-31T06:47:45.336-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-77058422149646730312014-02-24T02:08:00.000-08:002014-02-25T01:27:05.461-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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This weekend was one of the best weekends i've had in CBus yet! I have finally started to meet some more people who love going to events on weekends/doing a lot of charity stuff! SO much fun! I love me a Black Tie Event!</div>
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This weekend, my friends and I went to an event called Date 2 Remember. I don't actually<i> <b>remember</b></i> much, because...well, it was a long night! I do remember it being incredibly fun though, and we took so many great pictures!</div>
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Another thing I remember is the Date Auction. I remember this so vividly because I bid on a date i'll never get! I wasn't very interested in anyone in the auction (because my type is a preppy/pretty boy!)</div>
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I was talking to my friends during the auction when a tennis ball caught my eye! Tennis balls were being hit into the audience! I glanced up, grinning from ear to ear and yelled..."OMG, I played tennis in college, I have to bid on whoever that is!" Next thing I see is a reeeeeally attractive guy named Crew (weak at the knees!) wearing a bowtie! He was hitting tennis balls into the audience.</div>
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So, yes,<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 18px;">I bid on this bow tie wearing, tennis playing HUNK in the date auction. </span></span></div>
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After that, I was ready to find snacks somewhere, so we left the event and went back to my friends house. It was a great event! Loved the photo booth, loved the guy named Crew, and loved meeting so many new people! Great weekend! :)</div>
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-90055729090044497662014-02-15T09:02:00.000-08:002014-02-15T09:02:12.907-08:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><u>A Non-Valentine Valentines Day!</u></b></div>
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Last night, for Valentines Day, my friends and I went to our
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We got to the bar, and I could already hear the band upstairs playing Lynard Skynard. As I was
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S'cuse me, I want one! :)</div>
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I got so excited, was this new?! Was it a Valentines Day special?! </div>
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I didn't know my bar was that festive! </div>
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Anyways, about 5 minutes, and crowds of people later...we finally made it upstairs. That's when I saw an unusually perky man blocking the entrance, taking the cover for what I assumed was for the band. Still though, this guy looked like he INVENTED Valentines Day- he was decked out. Hmm...I should have caught on...but I didn't.</div>
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I've never seen anyone so happy and bright eyed say "$5 for the event!” <o:p></o:p></div>
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We all just assumed the "event" was the band, paid, and
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<b>Oh wait, it gets so much better...</b></div>
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In about 10 minutes, I had gotten my martini, and was front and center with K, B, & M listening to the band. FINALLY! SO excited!</div>
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Suddenly, after M T & B walked away for a few, this
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About that time, M & K (two of my guy friends walked up) and the older man
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About that time, M goes “We HAVE GOT to get off the second
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Confused, and frankly a little mad, I said "I want to hear this band and drink my appletini, so NO, i'm not moving!"</div>
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That's when he said- "this is a stir event for match.com, we gotta get out of here!"</div>
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...I beg your pardon, say whaaaaa???<o:p></o:p></div>
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I didn’t walk, I RAN downstairs, and I took my martini with
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We just crashed a match.com event on Valentines Day! Like, what world does this even happen in?!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-62448531520822095722014-02-10T14:40:00.001-08:002014-02-10T14:40:27.730-08:00snOMG! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, let me just say that I have't stopped laughing since 1 am yesterday! Here's why...</div>
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It all began when I woke up around 1 am to get ready for work. We started at 4 as opposed to 4:30, and I was a bit panicked about all of the snow! We were forecasting for up to 10", and if we're being real....i've never even seen 3"! My emotions were a serious mix of wildly excited, and fairly nervous about driving in this blizzard! (if you're reading this from Minnesota, don't judge me, I know you practically live in an igloo/blizzard conditions for most of the year!)</div>
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The snow is friggin' gorgeous when it's falling down, but when I can't see my car, I might trade in gorgeous for a few four letter words to describe the conditions! ;)</div>
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When I got up, and looked out the window, all I saw was the body of my little Volvo S40...the tires were buried under mounds of snow. I was livin' on a Prayer because I just had a gut feeling that I wouldn't be moving out of my parking spot! Last night, I parked in guest parking (even though that's technically not allowed) because HELLO...I didn't want the plows to cover my car in snow. I THOUGHT at the time, it was a good idea. BREAKING NEWS- It wasn't.</div>
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I made it out to the car (after slipping 3 times, falling 1) and started scraping. I lost a little pride (because I think my scraper is really ugly, and it's embarrassing to use) and pulled some muscles, but finally got all of the snow and ice off of my car! YAY! :)</div>
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After that came the fun part- starting the car, and backing it out! Of course it started, but when I went to back up, it wasn't pretty! I slid around for a bit, and almost hit the car beside me, (Sorry, neighbor Alex!) but eventually got out of my parking spot. At that point, I thought things were looking up...UNTIL I couldn't move! I was officially stuck in the middle of the road! I do pretty well in chaotic situations, so I literally laughed, and kept trying to gun it...and get out of the way. After 15 minutes of that...I threw my hands up, and I was totally over it.</div>
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I thought about my situation for a minute, and then BING it hit me! I did what I always do when I have a concern, I called the Police! I have a habit of calling the police when I need help. I mean, hello! That's why they're police...they help people! If i'm in a situation where I need quick help, I know who to call! ...I wonder sometimes if they'll eventually trace my calls, block my number, arrest me???!?!!!!? Let's hope not :). </div>
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The neighborhood Policemen and I are pretty tight. I've had a few parking citations, (some call them tickets. I'd rather not.) and they know me pretty well. One of them loves the pink whale on my car!</div>
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Anyway- so they were so sweet, and said they were sending an officer right away! WOW- I love how nice everyone in my neighborhood is!</div>
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After I called the Police, I called my station to tell them my current situation! I am so paranoid about being late anywhere, so I called one of my favorite producers/my friend because I knew she would be really sweet and know what to do. </div>
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A few minutes, and 3 Mariah Carey Christmas Songs later, The Policeman, Dave, showed up! Love him! What a nice guy! He rolled right up on me shoveling...ehh, handing the shovel to my friend to dig snow out of my tires.</div>
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We all agreed that Dave the Police Officer should bump my car with his to get mine out of the driveway. Station friend drove, I rode in the passenger seat, and off we went! We were able to get me onto the main road so I could drive to work! Hallelujah!!</div>
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Once we got onto the road, I jumped in the drivers seat, and sped off! Right as I was speeding off, Dave the Police Officer was like "ALL GOOD?!" I found myself yelling "GOOD TO GO" out the window...then attempting to brake, because DAVE COULD STILL PROBABLY GIVE ME A TICKET!</div>
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Braking was just NOT a good option at that point...</div>
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I slid around again, before yelling, No worries, i'm alive! (all while winking/hinting PLEASE don't give me a ticket!)</div>
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It's fine.</div>
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When I finally made it to work, I pulled in, and it felt like I was riding something fierce at Cedar Pointe! I slid in all directions before making it to the parking lot. Once I made it there, I saw someone with a plow truck clearing the lot, and a lot of people stuck in the snow! I just whipped my car into (what I thought was) a spot off to the side! Whoops! Stuck again!</div>
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After work, I was walking out to the parking lot, and had NO idea where Trev Trev parked my car...I didn't see him to ask, so I was just praying it was atleast in the lot!</div>
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I saw my fav weatherman walking out, and he drove around the lot until we found my car (wondering why I gave my key to the plow guy randomly?) He and I have a joke now that I lost my car in MY work parking lot...that might be the first time that's ever happened! Such a "Katie" thing to do ;)</div>
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The day ended awesome, and in the end it made me realize how people are good. People are always there to help other people. I should do more of that, and if anything, that day made me want to be a better person...and it taught me to laugh at everything instead of fret over it. There IS light at the end of every tunnel! :)</div>
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I am picking this back up again after receiving so many sweet messages and emails! I have missed blogging! I am now living in Columbus, Ohio working as a Morning Personality/Traffic Anchor on Good Day Columbus with a wonderful news team!</div>
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Before that, I was in Charlotte with another news station. I worked as the Traffic Anchor/Noon Weather Forecaster.</div>
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Before that, I was working on HOM3LAND Season 1 (for 6 straights months) as Claire Danes Stand-In.</div>
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I've had a fun/busy/goal oriented few years, and I hope this year will be better than 2013! :)</div>
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Here are my list of resolutions- Thanks to Pinterest</div>
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I would LOVE to learn how to relax, and just be. I have never known how to do that. I'm okay with always being on the go, but it might be fun to just...relax.</div>
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Pay it forward. Compliment others. Say I love you. Every chance I get.</div>
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Wrightsville Beach. I know, I know, I practically grew up there, but since moving to Columbus, I have realized just how much I miss my family and friends! I would love to go twice. Once with my family, and another time with all of my closest friends! That place is Heaven on Earth for me, and I would die to go for a few days and just pray on the beach/drink cocktails and laugh until I can't breathe at night with everyone I love so much!</div>
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Any Etiquette book that I haven't yet read. I want to read at least 12 new ones this year! I think i'll start with "True Prep" & "The Preppy Handbook" (for the 8th time!)</div>
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This letter. My blog- not so much a letter, but a way to remember what I want to remember. </div>
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Staying in touch with those I love. </div>
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-47147786385991467112012-10-02T07:14:00.000-07:002013-12-31T01:48:00.276-08:00The Proust (Round 2)!Hey girls!<br />
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Thank you so much for all of the comments and emails! It's so good to be back! LOVE reading all of your blogs, as well!<br />
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I had to take a Proust questionaire the other day for an interview I did for the movie "Piranha 3DD"<br />
I probably havent posted about this, but I played "Lizzie The Lifeguard" in the film. 2 days before the film debut, my scene was cut, but put at the end of the film just before the credits! I was so excited to even make the film at aall...any exposure is good! The DVD just came out, and its also on iTunes and Netflix. I spent 15 days on set alongside David Hasselhoff (my boss/head lifeguard in the film!) We shared a heating tent and...dude is crazy fun! <br />
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Anyways, it was so much fun to play an actual character with a line! I can finally cross that off my Bucket List! DON'T watch the whole film...in my opinion, its not good...but my scene is fun! I'm also in the middle of the film underwater picking up cans from the pool...doing my lifeguard duties! :)<br />
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I'm going to post my NEW answers on this Proust questionaire! You guys should totally take it, too! It's so much fun! I took it like a year ago and posted it on the blog, and it was so funny how different my answers were!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your idea of
perfect happiness?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Heaven. New York is a close 2<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>nd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your greatest
fear?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The death of a loved one, the dark, & Hilary Clinton's
wardrobe...girlfriend needs a stylist!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The quality you most
admire in a man?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love a good side part! Also, wit, a sense of humor, kindness,
style, and confidence!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The quality you most
admire in a woman?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wit & Humor<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your greatest
extravagance?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lilly Pulitzer shift dresses, trips to New York City, &
etiquette books<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you dislike
most about your appearance?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have the neck of a giraffe. Maybe it could shrink, and my
legs could grow a few inches?! Also, all of these freckles...its like connect the dots on my face...thank God for retinol! :)</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Which living person
do you most admire?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My mother, shes a saint! I hope I become half the woman she
is, LOVE my mother!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is the trait you
most deplore in yourself?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am an incurable workaholic, and don't have the slightest
clue how to relax! Also, I admit it, I’m a bit of an over committer. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is the trait you
most deplore in others?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I despise people who have no sense of humor or compassion
for others. Also arrogance.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your greatest
regret?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">That I wasn't alive to invest in stock when Ralph Ketner founded
Food Lion in my hometown! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On what occasion do
you lie?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. My parents don't need to know everything<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.Deb Season scared me enough to know that lying to avoid
hurting someone you care about, or when I need to get out of an event I really
don't want to go to...is just ok!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. I’ve been known to exaggerate my stories a little bit,
but it makes them so much funnier! Sorry I’m not sorry!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your favorite
journey?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My life journey, every day. I love being alive! Currently,
my journey into a career in news, I’m absolutely in love with it. Also, any
journey I take on a plane. I love flying. Lastly, I love travelling to see my
family and friends all over the place, as often as I can!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you consider
the most overrated virtue?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Silence-it's boring, and for those like me who have a touch
of A.D.D., it's impossible.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Which words or
phrases do you most overuse?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. I spend 10 hours out of my day laughing, but I don't
think laughter ever gets old. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. "Honest to God..."<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. "Y'all"<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. letter words<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5. I say "Love it" way to much!</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What or who is the
greatest love of your life?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I won't say who, but I will always regret never saying
anything! Also Jesus, my family & my friends. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When and where were
you happiest? <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
When my Nana was still alive, and we were ALL at the lake EVERY Sunday for lunch...we still do lunch on Sunday's, but without her, its too quiet! I'm incredibly happy when i'm around my family, they are the best!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Summer of 2009 in New York City, I met some of my best
friends! I'll never forget it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also, right now. This last year has been the best year of my life, I
achieved so many of my goals! I got my first line in a movie, then got my job
on Homeland, and finally transitioned into my job in the news industry. I
feel very blessed, and hope I continue to be happy doing what I love each and
every day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Which talent would
you most like to have?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">to sing with the voice of Whitney Houston! Too much?!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your current
state of mind?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enthusiastic & Curious.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you consider
your greatest achievement?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
Chasing my dreams, and it finally paying off when I got my first job playing "Lizzie" in Piranha, then w<span style="font-family: Calibri;">orking on Homeland as Claire Danes stand-in, and finally getting my dream job in the news industry! I am so happy that I had a goal and achieved it! I truly believe God's path for my life is ANYTHING but straight, which is the whole thing...trust gets you everywhere. If I had gone "by the book", id be teaching Kindergarten right now. Its a great job, but I knew I could follow my dreams, if I just stayed on the path! I've really put my Faith & trust in Him, and now i'm so happy with my career and life!</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your most
treasured possession?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My Job, my family & friends, my Volvo, my therapist, my
etiquette books, my doctor who gives me B12 injections
to keep the metabolism in check ;), & my diamond bracelet & ring that I
got for my 16th and 21st birthday from mother.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where would you like
to live? </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Exactly where I live now :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wrightsville Beach. I would live right beside the loop, and
on the sound. Real talk, I wanna live in Seapath Estates! I already have my
favorite house/dock picked out! I would walk the loop, and live in one of my
favorite places all day ‘ery day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">New York City, because its so fast paced! It feels like home
there! I would love to live there with everyone from 09', work, & network.
I would absolutely love it!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You know what? Maybe i'll start my life in the City i'm in now, &
move back to NYC later, then retire at the beach with my future family! What a plan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">...Im such a dreamer!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Realistically, I would love to live wherever I can work in
news, and right now that’s in NC. Im content. I guess <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>what it really comes down to is, I’ll be
investing in & living out of a festive RV for my cross country trips!</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your favorite
occupation?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">News. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acting. Living.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you regard as
the lowest depth of misery?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To be unloved, that’s the worst disease there is. I believe
everyone deserves to be loved, and if you don’t feel loved, you must be
miserable!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your most
marked characteristic?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I'm sure it differs depending on who you ask BUT, my wit
& humor are my personal favs.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you most
value in your friends?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My friends are Angels, we bring out the best in each other!
Love them!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How would you like to
die?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wouldn't like it.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, when I do I hope to die remembered; preferably with
my name on a Hollywood Star!</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you could choose a
person or thing to come back as, what would it be?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Duh!! Kelly Ripa! I would already be a millionaire by now.
She took a risk, got cast in a Soap Opera, and of course married her hot
husband, Mark Consuelos! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also, I would love to be the Tory Burch Flat's that a
celebrity is wearing daily! I would look great, and get to walk around so many
fabulous places!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you could change
one thing about yourself, what would it be?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I want to feel less guilty, and I would love to laugh more!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your motto?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It has been FOREVER! How has everyone been? Im trying to get back into blogging for fun.</div>
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<br />Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-21638048148609886732011-11-30T09:26:00.001-08:002011-12-26T05:53:31.838-08:00Lately!<div align="left">Hey girls!<br /><br />WOW! It has been forever since I posted! I feel like a slacker, but please dont quit following! I promise, a lot of hilarious (to you, normal to me) things have taken place and I am DYING to share my rediculous stories with everyone! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Y'all know my life makes any Soap Opera look like a re-run of <strong><em>(insert least favorite show HERE)</em></strong> Although, I have found that my life does resemble that of "Patsy" in the hit show "Absolutely Fabulous!" </div><br /><div align="left"><br />Lately, I have been working a lot, and I MEAN a lot! Absolutely loving my job(s)!<br /><br />Check out my IMDB page, soon to be updated, thank God! <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4626694/">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4626694/</a><br /><br />Lets take you back...</div><br /><div align="left">So, in June, I was cast as CD/Carrie Matheson's Stand-In/Double for Season 1 in the new Showtime Series, "Homeland". I will be doing Season 2 as well! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Do y'all watch the show? </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">You totally should! It is absolutely amazing, such a nail-biter! I very much enjoyed being a part of the crew, and getting to know the cast & crew! LOVE working on "Homeland!"<br /><br />Also, I am the new Traffic Girl at a News Station! LOVING it, and am so happy that those internships, and persistence have finally paid off! Not gonna lie, I despised every second I ever spent in a classroom...because I always knew I was meant to talk for a living, and every classroom I was in, that was totally not acceptable...RUDE! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">17 (yes a victory lap in college) years of school taught me this in a nutshell:</div><br /><div align="left">When you make a career out of something you would easily do for free, thats a career! For me, its talking and acting! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">I am truly so blessed, and so lucky to have this job. Literally have to pinch myself somedays to believe I get to do what I ACTUALLY want to do for a living! Its a beautiful thing! I get nervous every day, which is good I think! I love everyone that I work with, they are all so talented, and incredibly nice!<br /><br />Thats my life as of lately!<br /><br />What have you been up to?! How was Thanksgiving?!</div>Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-64541307431907936762011-11-30T09:03:00.000-08:002013-12-31T02:07:12.606-08:00Venus In Fur<div>
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Occassionally, I would have the privilege of talking to CD about many different things, but I remember one day having a conversation about NYC. It was always very neat to talk with her, and everyone in the cast and crew! Such fabulous people, being around that every day, and being a part of it was an incredible experience! I am so ready for Season 2! </div>
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Of course, I have to see it! Thats my Christmas gift from "Santa" this year, haha! A trip to NYC and tickets to this play! SO excited! Last year, I saw "Mamma Mia", "9 To 5", and "Mary Poppins"! This year, Venus In Fur! Very much looking forward to it, Broadway is amazing.</div>
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"A SMART, SEXY, HILARIOUS COMEDY by DAVID IVES, meticulously directed by WALTER BOBBIE. NINA ARIANDA delivers A STAR-MAKING PERFORMANCE that people will be talking about for years to come. HUGH DANCY is SMASHING."<br />
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Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-88679651379146194572011-09-02T11:45:00.000-07:002011-09-02T11:50:12.859-07:00Happy Happy Labor Day!Hey girls!
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Now, they go to Costa Rica!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> I have always LOVED the fact that my mother was a leader for T.W.A.M. and shes been 7 times, shes gone with my siblings and I on every trip!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">My mother and sister just got back from Costa Rica last weekend, and this past Sunday was T.W.A.M. Sunday at church. We watched a slideshow of all of their amazing pictures from the trip, and heard all about what they did.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Mother was asked to speak about the trip, and what it meant to her. Her speech left a lot of people smiling, and tearing up because she did such a beautiful job!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">She thinks shes a bad public speaker, but she spoke better than our preacher (and im not partial because we're related!) She got up in front of the church and talked about so many things! She then began to tear up, which of course made me tear up as she said one thing that will forever stay on my heart!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">She said that each day, all she had to do was wake up, and serve God. That was her only responsibility for that day. If everyday we could all put aside the worries, and chaos life throws at us, and remember that we are put on this earth to simply "wake up and serve God" life would be much easier!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This changed my whole perspective on life, because its so true. This life isnt about me, or material things, or how much I WANT. It is simply about getting to Heaven knowing that I have served God by helping others, treating others the way I want to be treated, andputting others first!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Mother and I were having porch time last night, and she asked me to tell her what she said, she was so nervous she didnt remember everything. That right there shows me that God used her to say what we all needed to hear. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The funniest part of her speech was when she told everyone how they had accidently knocked over the family's outhouse, so they had to rebuild their bathroom. She said "really that was an act of God, because the outhouse was horrible!"</div><div align="center">hahaha!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I so miss going on those trips, and cannot wait to go again one day! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Have a fabulous Monday!</div>Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-65001018455817656072011-07-30T10:40:00.000-07:002011-07-30T10:45:17.393-07:00My 5 Favorites This Week!<div align="center">Hey girls!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">As you all know, I post my 5 favorite things whenever I get the chance! I would love to do my top 5 every week, but sometimes they just dont change, or I get so busy!<br /></div><div align="center">This week is my week though, im finally caught up!<br /><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 244px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578797316940371010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIqxfUj1j25uA7qqsfZjneXghBvQiaa7TwNKtOIDI2k9ygjeOVW7pB0irg0sJFNmBk57a05GCbTwtQMKg9ALUHz851rxhl5wIor8N7heIHTFDBrDvfW1tpgTtkn9twjt3doVXLztJiN_U/s400/2009-volvo-s40-r-design-drive-588x358.jpg" /><div align="center">1. My Volvo S40!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I've had this car for almost 10 months now, and love it! Its made a lot different than the S80 and its easier to park! I named my new little beauty queen "Vivi"! </div><div> </div><div align="center">Long story short, my Volvo S80 decided to keel over and die on the side of I-40 during a cold winter night on the way to the beach! </div><div align="center">Ironically, we were going to celebrate Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Nevertheless, she will be missed dearly, as will the monogram sticker she took down with her! She was a big gal, but so fun to drive! </div><div> </div><div align="center">I ended up looking at a few S60's and S40's, because the S80 is so big! Maybe ill switch back when im a mom! For now, the S40 is the perfect little fit! </div><div align="center"><br />OMG so as I said it was a cold, cold November night when my sister, her friend A, and I were so thrilled about getting to the beach for Thanksgiving!<br /></div><div align="center">As we were driving, my mother was behind us with all the luggage! She passed us while we were "stranded", and shortly after she saw us, being 11pm at night, she found the nearest...truck stop! Its all that was out there, the beach takes us through the COUNTRY on I-40...not cool!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">She called for a tow truck, and...Oh, we got a tow truck!<br /></div><div align="center">30 minutes later, while the girls and I were praying, and eating morsols of crackers and water in the middle of BFE, the tow truck FINALLY got there, and umm...it was sketch!<br /></div><div align="center">Let me just say that I stayed pretty calm...until I met "Earl".<br />Earl was the tow truck driver, ugly as sin, and had the mouth of a sailor! He looked EXACTLY like the man from "The Lovely Bones" I was fearin' for my life. </div><div align="center">He told us to climb in the truck and wait while he hooked up my precious pearl to the truck. When we got into the truck, which took wayy to much effort, we didnt like what we saw! Getting in, there was one step which I had to climb a freakin' mountain to get onto, and then get in the truck! The seats were fold out seats which nobody realized...thanks Earl! We fell out a few times, and poor A had to ride in the front!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Earl was blasting heavy metal all the way to the dealership, where we dropped my car off, and then climbed in with madre, and made it to the beach!<br /><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 333px; height: 279px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578797283806298434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1YNC9bThyDmnkMIbCIpkUp-ompStjiUt5hj3ZtOpJZickXHqiiszXcgL3zBQO1mPNXf0xHSl1V2CmDykFSFAPKFLwA8eD2IlWCw3Hd76LxlxIwSRfOKKzZJFewdHxqSpxl4XuFouHSmv/s400/334_shirleybusted.jpg" /><p align="center"><br />2. Shirley Q Liquor<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shirleyqliquor.com/">Actual Website!</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YVQ0jfZqsE">Church Slave</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ78COkDWik&feature=related">Ebonics Airways</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">3. Tortoise Shell Eyeglasses!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 200px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578797629260731010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeK-nPdRhgc0CAOrZE1OVUDrHPLyvZdeWDbdhMlzSlmxRrD5LahqADrP0GrqDUb7TQwl78R8UfgLG2fAqjaqDPBTgxBfJ0jNjA48RNbxmSz0AAyR0AlgP1cYymvDqUQIIEOWTCVkvGu91/s400/BigSize.jpg" /></div><div> </div><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 165px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578798494667134770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1r-YvJRpdphFswj2v_GuF57gATOuE8nVz9Cc148UvSauRb1nVXnAKuO3klJ61tfcDMSh3VIbr36-1JGv5-_yaZBxs0vISLyec_Qm_LkF0DSTQ0Ezfan2qvsyQ4vvvVMnOK4Sg1k1r7_6/s400/eyeglasses_2145_1035516669.gif" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">4. Lilly Pulitzer Golfcart!</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_nEEhXO0hdP185uHRS5-jQPeqzcAuMPTp4sCQ89tZdRX-U8XAxtlJJ7d1NpN-SVKYIMVEZ9UJNd6-ZZUIxIvhZzgzPmlflX1sa9YHtYByA8ZO0wHk10KyCkadd31CSYl1UUtrDNCfn7N/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-electric-car-425a-120209.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 254px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635201169841838466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_nEEhXO0hdP185uHRS5-jQPeqzcAuMPTp4sCQ89tZdRX-U8XAxtlJJ7d1NpN-SVKYIMVEZ9UJNd6-ZZUIxIvhZzgzPmlflX1sa9YHtYByA8ZO0wHk10KyCkadd31CSYl1UUtrDNCfn7N/s400/lilly-pulitzer-electric-car-425a-120209.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">This is the golfcart I want at my wedding! I love love love it! Maybe i'll ride it down the isle!</div><p align="center">5. Preppy Men!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZMSAwGm7Q1HZNIkY-By8UkThiYU9kL12jEhe0-ftgeLCqsOyskCKdGK1LsmOc5SszrmxM9DoKmvZg1M4htx6KREaIYabNoHFoDvQ7_RBkWkHbnwdhL6Z5G_8oPX7vtVS1JFFqBqa2R6a/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578806345798918962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZMSAwGm7Q1HZNIkY-By8UkThiYU9kL12jEhe0-ftgeLCqsOyskCKdGK1LsmOc5SszrmxM9DoKmvZg1M4htx6KREaIYabNoHFoDvQ7_RBkWkHbnwdhL6Z5G_8oPX7vtVS1JFFqBqa2R6a/s400/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_MM5WHTcu6fPbhmAG8z6UJTAkg0Kq5bdBKKe3fr-81bGtAGEGTzp7A6DiknFfDHhHMVOs5RuzzRHQvSLV8nnm9k4tt12uLcGD77RIM5sslCOE82vClPqSNExy0J5YVz3LioPGEFRxuxR/s1600/sp4-712538.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 317px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578806869388369490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_MM5WHTcu6fPbhmAG8z6UJTAkg0Kq5bdBKKe3fr-81bGtAGEGTzp7A6DiknFfDHhHMVOs5RuzzRHQvSLV8nnm9k4tt12uLcGD77RIM5sslCOE82vClPqSNExy0J5YVz3LioPGEFRxuxR/s400/sp4-712538.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIfopXbJl4xfAxEMXiEhUNpMP9zBb_QWHP2UYWmTdVRa34zc7vOcrqDS6it_dUaVVv50xivQECHlAKRM-gurnDC_9D1yV7ZR4GazE6q5EjOO9m1O9cD4dXCL4Lmpn2ItMtgZlQZckLqI90/s1600/mensfashiondemographic3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 294px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578807073783663042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIfopXbJl4xfAxEMXiEhUNpMP9zBb_QWHP2UYWmTdVRa34zc7vOcrqDS6it_dUaVVv50xivQECHlAKRM-gurnDC_9D1yV7ZR4GazE6q5EjOO9m1O9cD4dXCL4Lmpn2ItMtgZlQZckLqI90/s400/mensfashiondemographic3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LTwArnKFbdO3RCFfRXnQ1rmDNOKoXPkRYuBA3Tbmk7o_M0XaETrWxzeVZReZozTVJAGEo-xI1U4aQ7Vin-mabh-5cLJTHYmlhrfvMIJd-RmKs6MnHZVOCtiNKUtxGg6pR0f41HOwrNUd/s1600/fecastleberry20101231_0052.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 309px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578808168037734530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LTwArnKFbdO3RCFfRXnQ1rmDNOKoXPkRYuBA3Tbmk7o_M0XaETrWxzeVZReZozTVJAGEo-xI1U4aQ7Vin-mabh-5cLJTHYmlhrfvMIJd-RmKs6MnHZVOCtiNKUtxGg6pR0f41HOwrNUd/s400/fecastleberry20101231_0052.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div align="center">Have a fabulous Saturday!</div></div>Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-3587983617563632172011-07-23T13:26:00.000-07:002011-10-28T09:52:07.949-07:00My Favorite Post!Hey girls!<br />I got an email from another blogger asking me what my favorite post is! It has to be the one about my trip home from NYC! If you haven't read it, here it is!<br /><br /><br />So here is my last update from NYC...my trip home!<br />It was freakin' hilarious! It takes all kinds to make this beautiful world go round, but I didnt know it took "this" kind! I've never in my freakin' life seen anybody quite like this! If you have asthma, have your puffer handy...you wont be able to breathe after you read this story. What you're about to embark on happened on my plane ride home from the city.<br /><br />So at the start of the day, I found myself running rapidly down 5th avenue to get to this Kenneth Cole event that my friend, H's company was attending! It was the Kenneth Cole premier party in his 5th avenue store for the debut of the new Metal Heeled shoe! oh HAY! We were all excited! At the door, upon entering, we all got gorgeous silver envelopes with prizes inside which were reveled when we got into the store. I got $9.50 off of any purchase, and a girl with me got $92.50! GO GIRL!<br />All of the girls that went worked with H at her internship, so I was really lucky that I got the chance to go! We got great pictures, and the girls got to meet the man himself, Kenneth Cole at the signing of the shoes! He would sign the shoebox of anyone that bought a pair! It was so cool! I had to catch my flight, so unfortunately I couldn't stay to meet him, but the event was fabulous!<br /><br />So anyways, I get all of my bags into a cab and head to the airport...blah blah blah, none of that is really all that important, so onto the actual plane ride!<br /><br />I got to my assigned seat, 32 C when...I looked down and saw a small child in my seat! Suddenly, the flight attendent appeared as if she knew I was coming and said with an ear to ear grin,<br />"Hello, my favorite passenger, EVER!"<br />(please...how many "favorite passengers ever" do you have that get reassigned seats a day?)<br />"How would you feel about moving to 72 B? If you do, ill bring you your favorite drink, and I dont mean a diet coke!"<br />HELLO my favorite flight attendent ever, I would definitly move!<br />Either way, I think its always important for families to sit together on planes, so obviously it was not even an issue!<br />I got to my new seat, 72 B, and suddenly realized I wanted that drink! When I looked at who my plane partners were, I was ready to A. take a nap, or B. strike up a meaningless conversation, because thats always fun!<br />Plane parnter on the right had his stunna shades on, and was listening to music. Plane partner to my left was a small lady who didnt speak english. That wasnt good, because HELLO, I needed to know...if they got airsick! Oh well, I guessed I would risk it, but NO it gets even better!<br /><br />As im seated, looking left and right at my plane partners that wouldnt say a word, much less look at me, I notice this woman walking on board in a full denim jumpsuit with a big picture of "Pooh" in the middle. She was quickly, and loudly coming down the isle! She was with her grandfather, who looked JUST LIKE Sherman Klump, and kept asking him,<br />"Where da hell my seat be at? I ain't never flown on no plane!"<br />Well, a flight attendent was coming down the other way when denim jumpsuit flagged her down and said,<br />"excuse me bitch, oops, I mean ma'am, where my seat be at?!"<br />WOW, rude!<br />The flight attendent, which I assume only because shes paid and has to be nice, helped her get seated, and I was already getting a cramp from laughing so hard! I had to laugh silently though, and luckily the guy across the isle was laughing with me...but nobody else was...AWKWARD!<br /><br />Well okay moving on, we go to take off and all of the sudden I hear this rediculous "AHHHHHH, SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!"<br /><br />At first, before SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT came out, I thought the plane was malfunctioning because it sounded like nails on a chalkboard...anyways I quickly realized that denim jumpsuit was havin a breakdown!<br /><br />I looked back, quickly!<br />Her grandfather, aka, Sherman Klump was sitting beside her with his hands folded in his lap laughin at her!<br /><br />HELLO, for the sake of everyone, could he please put a muzzle on that!<br /><br />All of the sudden, still in take off mode, she yells<br />"Bitch, I cant do dis,<br />then louder...<br />I CANT DO DIS,<br />GET ME THA HELL OFF THIS BITCH,<br />AHHHHH, SHIIIIT,<br />AHHHH, IM DYIN,<br />IM DYIN!<br /><br />...I felt really bad for her at first, but there were kids on the plane, and she was cussin like a sailor!<br /><br />All of the sudden the words started to die down, the IM DYiInNNnnn..got quieter and quieter, I looked back and flight attendent number 2 was putting an oxygen mask on her, she hyperventeliated and passed out!<br />AHH oh my gosh! I seriously was like shocked! if that wasnt bad enough once we got in the air, the plane dropped 10 feet, and she quickly woke up, and yelled "JESUS PLEASE, AHH LET ME OUT!"<br />The flight attendent informed her that unless she had a parachute, which obviously heights werent her thing, we were 1500 feet up and her crazy ass was stayin put! She screamed for another 10 minutes, and then passed out again!<br /><br />Im sorry, but YES I was laughing, mainly because everyone on the plane was in mild shock...I had to laugh silently, but oh my gosh!<br /><br />When we landed, she started screaming again, but they told her we were on the ground. As soon as we landed, fasten seatbelt sign still on and all, she gets up, got on her knees, and screamed "I MADE IT, I DID DIS! WHAT NOW!<br />The flight attendent had to restrain her back to her seat, grandpa still laughin!<br />I have never in my life been so freaked out, amused, and all around confused hahahaha!<br /><br />What a trip!<br /><br />Welcome home!<br /><br />Have a great Thursday!Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-11221254997174612432011-07-20T06:27:00.000-07:002011-07-20T06:40:34.826-07:00Teen SpiritHey girls!<br /><br />If y'all wanna play a fun little game called "Where's Katie?!" tune into ABC Family on August 7th @ 8pm/7c to watch the premier of the movie, "Teen Spirit".<br /><br />Teen Spirit stars "Pretty Little Liars" star, Lindsay Shaw and "Make It Or Break It" star Cassie Scerbo.<br /><br />Teen Spirit was so much fun to film, and I was cast as a member of "the Posse"! Again, I haven't heard "posse" since referring to the Mexican Gangs at my crazy high school, so I refer to our "group" as "the click!"<br /><br />LOVED IT! That was my first "movie" which led to "Pirhana 3DD! :)<br /><br />Check out more at this link; http://abcfamily.go.com/movies/teen-spirit<br /><br />Have a fabulous Wednesday!Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858704532352215079.post-22659868131919245872011-06-30T12:48:00.000-07:002011-06-30T13:00:18.719-07:00the big C<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oz3twYMw-WctksHw-3QKoEqqmPD9yuYA7nnIupx5-u2gJFQ393eEGCpIn3UYdYuqcH-zgOcDd6LPmmZn_xASjcyrTPSqeilPGWDO6LJau3h5t8C5kKXKY6DTKJcwuPFaBFrGI-5aVVvN/s1600/the-big-c-tv-movie-poster-2010-1020547668.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oz3twYMw-WctksHw-3QKoEqqmPD9yuYA7nnIupx5-u2gJFQ393eEGCpIn3UYdYuqcH-zgOcDd6LPmmZn_xASjcyrTPSqeilPGWDO6LJau3h5t8C5kKXKY6DTKJcwuPFaBFrGI-5aVVvN/s400/the-big-c-tv-movie-poster-2010-1020547668.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624104770870171218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iHiNLlT6XljNNE0udDP4G3q4A44v3486txY_PYmEMk_grC4nGAO6ClPH0RChe2NnNI9_Ne7H7nRjzpgdfLqxa3ooG5nxBdbpbmJSZc9a2lJueVVstAyfVNscnnuE3mNh5JcGkgtaCzK1/s1600/PHO-10Jul26-241296.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iHiNLlT6XljNNE0udDP4G3q4A44v3486txY_PYmEMk_grC4nGAO6ClPH0RChe2NnNI9_Ne7H7nRjzpgdfLqxa3ooG5nxBdbpbmJSZc9a2lJueVVstAyfVNscnnuE3mNh5JcGkgtaCzK1/s1600/PHO-10Jul26-241296.jpg"><br /><br /></a><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-c-showtime-launches-campaigns-202539"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Hey girls!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">So, recently, with my crazy schedule with this new job, I have had a good bit of down time!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">I was reading People Magazine the other day when a show on Showtime called "the big C" was mentioned! I have never really seen the show, but it has one of my very favorite actress', Laura Linney! Also, my favorite Simon Birch actor, Oliver Platt!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">It portrays how Cathy (played by Laura Linney) battles her stage 4 melanoma with humor, and living her life to the fullest!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Of course, I had to watch it!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Also, the show stars Gabbie Sidibe, better known as "Precious" in a hilarious role as one of Linney's students with a bad ass attitude!</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iHiNLlT6XljNNE0udDP4G3q4A44v3486txY_PYmEMk_grC4nGAO6ClPH0RChe2NnNI9_Ne7H7nRjzpgdfLqxa3ooG5nxBdbpbmJSZc9a2lJueVVstAyfVNscnnuE3mNh5JcGkgtaCzK1/s1600/PHO-10Jul26-241296.jpg"><img one="" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iHiNLlT6XljNNE0udDP4G3q4A44v3486txY_PYmEMk_grC4nGAO6ClPH0RChe2NnNI9_Ne7H7nRjzpgdfLqxa3ooG5nxBdbpbmJSZc9a2lJueVVstAyfVNscnnuE3mNh5JcGkgtaCzK1/s400/PHO-10Jul26-241296.jpg" gabbie="" better="" known="" precious="" stars="" in="" hailarious="" role="" as="" of="" linneys="" students="" a="" bad="" ass="" actually="" just="" went="" ahead="" bought="" season="" am="" already="" almost="" through="" with="" it="" is="" absolutely="" i="" love="" its="" not="" so="" much="" although="" some="" do="" laughing="" out="" and="" then="" other="" parts="" have="" me="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-c-showtime-launches-campaigns-202539">Here is a really good article</a> about how the show also helps support the American Cancer Society!<br /><br />Its a wonderful show with a great message in every episode!<br /><br />Y'all should watch it, if you haven't yet!<br /></div>Preppy Pearl Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119053907273949589noreply@blogger.com0