happy night of formal here in athens! my classes were cancelled today and i got to go to yoga and relax outside due to the beautiful weather! i've spent most of the afternoon laying around reading and anticipating getting all dolled up. hannah curled my hair and i'm trying out dark eyes, should be a fun night! can't wait to get the party started and get my dance on!

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"we believe elegance can be casual. we believe gratefulness is compatible with fits of laughter. we believe it's completely acceptable to be sexy. we believe in dinner parties, charity parties, beach parties, dance parties, and parties in general.... we believe in living a colorful life." --lily pulitzer

i finally got all of my books in today! i now feel like everything is starting to come together for the semester. i've been anxiously awaiting there arrival, but mostly i've been awaiting the arrival of "The Reagan Diaries" a book i've been longing to read since it was published. maybe it's my fathers love for ronald reagan and the values he has instilled in me that make me appreciate what president reagan brought to this country or maybe its my love of his charm and humor and practices that make me such a fan. i also have such an admiration for him and nancy's relationship. look how happy they are, i have also been inspired and curious about their love. i know i have school work to do, but i cannot wait to get an insight into the daily life of ronnie reagan!

love and boats. duh.

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sexy. cool. awesome.

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happy official 21st birthday jack!!! i'm going to be cheesy for a minute and thank you for being so wonderful. i am so blessed to have you in my life, hope you have the best birthday ever and i'm so sad i can't be there to celebrate with you!

had a wonderful long weekend! happy MLK day to everyone. here are some lovely thoughts for the kinda beginning of january...

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when i grow up i want to wear outfits like this.

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we've been back in athens for four days now and have yet to go to class. i've loved the snow really i have, and i've loved the fact that i don't have to work or go to class. but i must admit i am glad tomorrow is only a delay and we finally get to get this semester going. the snow has been a lot of fun and i am shocked to say it but i'm ready to be back on a consistent schedule even if that means going back to school. here's our cute house all covered in snow!

"you're beautiful head to toe, my dear love

beautiful beyond compare,

absolutely flawless."

-song of solomon 4:7

(the message)

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love these precious little ones.

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love this song. love this movie. love this scene. excited for 2011!