Adventures in LA

I just got back from my trip to LA and it was so fun. I got to catch up with an old high school buddy and met so many awesome people. We went shopping at the Grove, went to an improv comedy show, and hit up all the cool bars. Even though it was such a fun and different city, I was anxious to get back to Memphis.

Hanging out with my new friends!! So fun

I Wanna Be a Kappa Girl

In light of the recent rush events at Ole Miss, I felt compelled to revisit my good old sorority days. I had some of the best times with my Kappa sisters from date parties, to swaps, to spring frat parities, to tailgating in the Grove and our philanthropy events. We had so much fun and created so many memories. It was the best four years of my life. I never had a hard time finding an outfit, finding someone to eat with or go to the Square with, or watch TV with. We spent days in Harry and I's room watching and obsessing over Lost. I am pretty sure by day 2, a nasty stench was coming from our room. I will never forget our late night Taco Bell adventures or our obnoxious trip to Key West. I am sure they never want us back in that city. (Esp. us ugly girls) Living at Bowie senior year was some of the best days of my life. I made the most amazing friends that I know will be in my wedding. And the great thing about being in a sorority now is that I meet people all the time that were Kappas. And one of my very great friends that I met earlier this year through nursing school...Our friendship started because she had on a Kappa sweatshirt..."Oh you were a Kappa....So was I.....

I know that all good things must come to an end...

Busy Busy Busy

Its been awhile since I have updated my blog....So I figured it was a good time to do so now. So much has happened over the last few months..... I have been too two Ole

Miss football games, voted in the recent election that ha

s changed the course of our country, attendeda disaster training program, and went to the Carrie Underwood concert But the thing I am most excited about is that I only have 5 weeks

left of nursing school. YAH!!! It has been a long journey...but I would not have changed anything that has happened along the way

Enjoying the Grove..Morgan,Elizabeth and I had so much fun at the Vanderbilt game. Then we had a little family rivalry with my cousin Jacob at the Auburn- Ole Miss game. Needless to say we lost both games....But we never lost a party

Me and my favorite classmates in our disaster gear! Ready to take on anything! Love these girls

Morgan and I enjoying a little R and R on our fall break. Love going to the Nail Bar to get all pretty and enjoy a nice glass of wine. Afterwards we went to grab cheesecake and played some pool with my brothers and his friends. Overall, it was a perfect day.

Sons of Sylvia

Carrie Underwood and Billy Currington! What a fabulous

night!

Al the girls went to eat at Local before heading to the Forum. We had so much fun letting loose from school. Not to mention the eye candy was not so bad either. We ended the night at Silkies singing Journey and great 80's music with my best friends.

This was one of my proudest moments this year. With our country in a complete

financial struggle and the unemployment rate steady at 12%, I felt that my vote actually meant something in this election. I voted in this election for change and to get this amazing country back to where it once was. And I know that many people my age have different beliefs and standpoints politically, and I am okay with that. But I am going to vote for and stand up for what I believe in and I am happy that Republicans took over the house. Something this extreme has not happened in over 70 years. Voting is a freedom that I have that many other countries do not. So I took full advantage and took part in a huge event in history. It is a right and a privilege that should not be taken for granted. Everyone has a voice and everyone deserves to be heard.

What I Have Been Up To Lately....

I can not believe summer is already coming to an end! Where does the time go!!? With the ending of the heat, shorts, and bathing suits, begins the football games, tailgating, and holidays. So before it all fades away... I wanted to do a little reminiscing about my awesome summer with my incredible friends. I can say that one good thing about the summer coming to an end, I am one season closer to graduating Nursing School!!

Hanging out with my study group..minus one..at Italian Fest! Such an awesome way to take a little break from studying!!!

My entire family and I went to Dallas for my grandmothers 80th birthday. We got to tour the new Cowboys stadium and boy was it fabulous. It is so nice to spend time with all of my cousins and our family gets bigger every year.
For July 4th, me and all my best friends went to visit Camille on the coast of Mississippi. She was nice enough to let us go out on her boat and stay in a fabulous house. We had so much fun catching up and acting like kids. We made some memories this trip.

We had so much fun on the boat...singing songs and hanging in the water...luckily we didn't come across any oil!!

All of the ladies at Morgans surprise 25th party...We worked hard to keep it a secret. I am so glad that Camille and Ally were able to come into town. That was really the icing on the cake!

Paige and Chase found out the sex of their baby! I could not be happier and I could not think of two better people to raise a child. It turned out to be a girl...I know she is going 2be beautiful..But I was hoping for a Battle Holmes..Maybe next time

Me and my little Wilson. He is getting so big. This night some of the cousins got together for some wine, pizza, good music, and good fun!! Eric broke out the guitar..we had a good little jam session to Foo Fighters and Black Crows

My new found friends....hanging out at Silkies..Such a fun night.

And It Don't Get Better Than This

So I just found out that for the next 3 months I will have Friday clinicals...get ready for it...from 2-11 PM. The only good thing coming out of this is that I will be suffering through it with my school best friends...Jenny, Laurie,and Anna Lauren. So my social live has been put on the back burner...and for those of you who know me, that's kind of a big deal for me. So since my Friday nights are gone for 12 weeks, and I have to sell my Carrie Underwood tickets, SEC schools here I come. Rebel football and Saturday game days will be my new obsession. I am going to go to the Alabama and Arkansas game, two SEC homes, I have never been too. So Fayetteville and Tuscaloosa are going to be invaded by the red and blue and whatever Ole Miss comes up with as their new mascot. Which in my heart will always be the Rebel. Hopefully the Rebels can pull through for me this year and win some games to take the place of Friday night urine dumpers and winy patients. Ahh the joys of nursing school...It don't get better than this.

My Favorite Little Words of Wisdom!!:))

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. SO love the people who treat you right! Pray for those who don't! Believe everything happens for a reason! If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands! If it changes your life, let it! God never said it would be easy, he just said it would be worth it!!

Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow

Never regret! If its good, its wonderful! If its bad, its experience

There are times when you've got to forget what you want and go for what you deserve

Life may not lead you where you want, but have faith and you are exactly where you were meant to be

Love is like heights, people are not necessarily afraid of it, their true fear lies behind the idea of falling

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on so long in the first place.

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.

Don't compromise yourself! You are all you've got

The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just have to decide who is worth the pain.

Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

Proud to be an American

Since July 4th is quickly approaching...I wanted to mention a few things that I am thankful for!!!

1. That I have a roof over my head, clothes on back, food on the table, and a car with the gas tank filled.

2. My parents-no matter how much we argue-they could not be better providers or caregivers

3. My freedom-I think I take that for granted everyday-but seriously I am thankful that I can speak about topics that are important to me, that I can vote in any election, that I can choose to pray or not to. It is such a powerful gift to have.

4. For our troops fighting over seas and these ones fighting for us here!- I could never thank them enough- their sacrifice is amazing and selfless.

5. For my education- I am learning more and more everyday on how to saves Gods children..Its a difficult process, but one that could change the world

6. My faith- It is my decision-one that was not forced upon me and not one that could ever be taken from me!!

7. My friends- I've had a difficult year and without them, I would be lost...I can honestly say that I have the best friends in the whole world.

8. Opportunity- I can be anyone I want to be, go anywhere I want to go, and not think twice about it...I have the world at my finger tips and its up to me as to what I do with it!!

9. America- Our country is the best country in the entire world..we come together when times are hard and lend a hand when a fellow American is in need

10. Memories- Everyone of them has shaped me into the person I am today...as a baby to High school to college...to post grad...and everything in between!

11. Being young- I love people thinking that because of my age, I am inexperienced or immature. I love to prove them all wrong

5 more trivial things I am thankful for

1. My television shows- couldn't live without Friday Night Lights or Vampire Diaries or Dancing with the Stars...love my big rock in life

2. Hot Men- Taylor Kitsh, Zac Efron, James Franco...always nice to look at some good eye candy

3. Blaring my music on a summer day with the windows down....nothing more liberating

4. Clothes..I love to shop and I love fashion..what can I say I am a typical girl

5. Going to the lake with friends, a boat, and a cooler of my favorite beverages

5 Songs that Changed My life

Here are 5 songs that in one way or another have impacted my life.

1. Fight Like a Girl: Bomshell- A very empowering song dedicated to the strong woman. It makes me feel like I can accomplish and conquer anything

Hold your head high. Don't ever let them define that light in your eyes. Love yourself. Give them Hell.You can take on this world. You just stand and be strong. And then Fight like a girl. With style and grace. Kick ass and take names

2. Cool Thing: Rascal Flatts- This song defined my senior year of college. My roommates and I used to drive around Oxford, with the windows down, blaring this song. It will always hold a special place in my heart and to this day still will give me chill bumps.

She was on break from Ohio State. And I was down there selling para sail rides. Just another summer day, until I strapped her in and watched her fly. Talk about a sunset. All I could see were purples and reds. Ans her silhouette waving goodbye. She didn't come here looking for love and the cool thing was....Neither did I.

3. Without You: Hinder- This song completely explains my whole breakup with Jonathan. I live it up a little more everyday. And when we first broke up I thought I would never get through it...But I realized I am fine...No better without him. True blessing!!

Without you, I live it up a little more everyday. Without you, I'm seeing myself so differently. I didn't wanna believe it then, but it all worked out in the end. When I watched you walked away, well, I never thought I'd say I'm fine without you.

4. Believe: Orithani- Another breakup song..but it also describes my tattoo. This song is so powerful and liberating. I love to blare it in my car...So fabulous

And I wanna believe in love. I wanna believe in something bigger than the 2 of us.

And I wanna breathe again. I wanna go back to the days, the days I had my innocence. I wanna believe again.

5. Times Like These: Foo Fighters- This is just my favorite song of all times. It just made me realize the importance of recognizing times that could change me life. And through these times, I have learned to love again and live again!!

I'm a new day rising. I;m a brand new sky to hang the stars upon tonight. I'm a little divided. Do I stay or run away? and Leave it all behind. Its times like these you learn to live again. Its times like these you give and give again. Its times like these you learn to love again. Its times like these, time and time again.

Dallas Get Ready

So in two weeks, the Stewart family will be taking on Dallas...for the second time. It is my grandmothers 80th birthday, and all 40 of us are caravanning down to Texas to celebrate. Now if you know my family, then you know whats in store for the weekend. If you don't and you live in Dallas....GET READY!! We are not ashamed to say that we drink a little to much and get a little to loud. But I can honestly say that I would not have it any other way. The last time we were there we took over some bar to watch the Memphis basketball team score their way into the final 2! We have never jumped and screamed in more anticipation in our lives. We all came together out of town to support our hometown...it was an amazing night. We all had final 4 t-shirts on!!! It was defiantly a sight to see!! This time we have added 3 more great grand children, Collins, Lydia, and Wilson. All of the cousins we hit the town and more than likely take it over!!! I can not wait to spend the weekend with my family...we really do know how to have a good time...

We almost had it all!!!
Final 2 Baby

The whole clan watching the game!! So intense

All in macthing shirts

The Ending of an Era

Last night...I said goodbye to my absolute favorite television show of all time, Lost. My obsession began a long time ago and has been going strong ever since. It started on a boring day in the Kappa house with my sorority sisters. We had heard about his this amazing show, and we decided that we would see what it was all about. So we picked up the first disc. After the first episode with the opening of Jacks eye and the "live together die again" phrase, we were forever hooked. So we set up shop in mine and Harrison's room. We never left the house to eat, we didn't bathe, didn't go out, and didn't go to class. The only time we left was to pick up the next disc. The show captured of hearts. Ever since that time, we never missed an episode. No matter what part of the country we were in, we always called each other to catch up about what happened whether it the love saga between Jack, Kate, and Sawyer, or trouble between Oceanic 815 and the "Others". One of my favorite memories of Lost is when Kat and I came back from the bar. We had missed the episode that night, so we watched in on the computerIt happened to be the episode where we find out why Locke was in his wheelchair. After the episode had ended, we sat there for 45 mins in our drunken stupor trying to figure out what the hell had just happened. That the true beauty about this show, you are thinking about it for hours after you've watched it. It has that much power over you. I can honestly say that there is has never been a better written show that produced more questions than they answered. The flashbacks gave us insight as to what the characters are really like and the friendships that blossomed between the characters will forever be my favorite part. I could not have asked for a better ending. They all found each other and the moment that they realized their connection, it was so emotional.I kind of figured that they were in some type of afterlife. I also loved how the show began and ended the same. It all came full circle. Vincent beside Jack as he died was icing on the cake. I am really going to miss the show, but once we received all the answers, and there were no more questions, then there is no future for the show. I shared memorable experience's with my group that I watched it religiously with. I am so sad to see the show end....we laughed with them cried with them, and guessed with them. But I guess we will be seeing them in another life, brotha!!!