Summer Longing

I've been thinking about summertime non-stop lately. This semester is already going by really fast, so I think it will be here before we know it! Here are some things I'm looking forward to:

1. Swimsuits! I'm in love with these retro-inspired swimsuits. These particular ones are a little out of my price range (especially #1), but I just can't help but share. Hopefully, good ole Target

will come up with some comparable options by May.

(from top: Anthropologie-$138, TopShop-$60, TopShop-$60)

2. Road trip with my best friend. Jordan and I are planning a weekend getaway to Springfield, Missouri right after school lets out. In addition to a much needed break from classes, I'll be turning 21 right around that time as well, so we'll have all kinds of things celebrate! Our only specific plan as of right now (since neither of us know much about the city), is to visit the Red Velvet Boutique & Sweet Shoppe! We're hoping to go there first and ask some like-minded local ladies about some of their favorite Springfield spots. We can't wait!

(photo taken by me-summer 2009)

3. Cookouts! One of my all time favorite summer activities. My mom and I share an unhealthy obsession with all the adorable summer dishes at Walmart, so we're always looking for an excuse to snatch some up. Is there anything better than biting into a juicy homemade burger on a warm (okay, hot) summer day? Yum.

(photo found on Pinterest)

4. Summer clothes. As much as a enjoy wearing winter layers, I love the simplicity of summer style. This flow-y maxi dress would be an ideal summer outfit for me--one piece, and you're done! Minimal effort is my thang.

(photos found on Pinterest)

There's nothing I love more than Oklahoma summers, and this one's gonna be a good'n. What are you most looking forward to this summer?

68° and Sunny

It's been a great day so far, which probably has something to do with the weather. Although I'm sure environmentally it's considered a "bad" thing that it's so warm in February, I am enjoying it while it lasts. After my one and only Thursday class, I went out to lunch with Meagan at Panera. We talked about our individual boy troubles for about an hour and, I swear, no matter what it is you're going through, it is so nice to be able to say "Exactly, I know!" when someone is describing to you how they feel. I just have to keep telling myself "You're twenty years old. You're TWEN-TY years old. YOU'RE TWENTY YEARS OLD". It's not the end of the world (unless the Mayan's were right and even so, I still have 'til December).

On a more delicious note, I made these last night for dinner and they were incredibly tasty. And on a crafty-ish note, I framed a couple of semi-inspirational printables on Tuesday, á la Jordan Linna. Picked up the 8x10 frames at Hobby Lobby for a grand total of $15.20--a great

deal considering they were originally priced at $11.99 and $15.99. They may not look like much, but they add so much coziness to my little room.

I found the printables here and here. Enjoy your Thursday! :)