My Hipster Planner

The recent popularity of all things "Srat," and by extension, all things Preppy, has made the products of designers such as Vera Bradley and Lilly Pulitzer wildly popular. Everything from clothes and shoes to pens and planners are in high demand. This fall the most popular way to organize your life is in one of Lilly's various shapes and patterns of Agendas. Everything from the Jumbo in Prep Green Easy Tiger, to the Small in Lilly's Pink Dirty Shirley, can be seen in the Jansports and Jon Hart's of girls across Campus. Somehow as I went shopping for school I couldn't bring myself to part with my dilapidated and faded Vera Bradley planner from my Freshman year. It stayed strong through the first few weeks but after going missing during Rush Week and appearing in my friend's Mercedes missing it's cover, I realized it was time for it to go. Contemplating in my week without a planner what I should replace it with, I decided to find one during a weekend trip home. This weekend at home, while picking out luggage from the Jon Hart collection at Lawrence's, I found a small journal like book with a metallic, silver threaded cover, and cream ribbon bookmarks. Thinking it would make me seem more professional(and hip) than the sailboat covered agendas of my peers I made my mom buy it.(don't get me wrong I love a good nautical theme) Bringing it to check out at a hefty $38, my mom insisted that it better be the best planner I have ever owned. I have discovered that it is! Aside from it's wonderful organizational benefits each week has a quote that I would deem inspirational. Last night I found myself flipping through the pages findings little nuggets of wisdom that I wanted to share with the world. Here are a handful that I think you will enjoy.



"Never let life's hardships disturb you...no one can avoid problems, not even saints and sages" - Nichiren Daishonen


“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”- William Faulkner


Our lives improve only when we take chances - and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves. Walter Anderson

 Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time wasted in disapproving of others. -unknown

You can't deny laughter; when it comes, it plops down in your favorite chair and stays as long as it wants. Stephen King

 

Where in the World is... Carly Eason?

If you missed me, I am here to stay. Despite rumors of my hiding out in a small cabin the woods of Colorado(not really, that isn't a rumor I just want to sound cool), I would like to report that I have been in Oxford, MS trying to get my life together. (aka go to school)
Although I wish I was wearing scarves in Carmel, or donning my Hunter Rain Boots in London, I really have just been here at Ole Miss. Sorry I took a two month hiatus to dedicate to so many things that I have been trying to do this semester. Here is a brief description:

School: I have luckily gotten close to spending my semesters in classes that only pertain to my major! Sadly this means that I don't benefit from the buffer classes of my freshman year. Between Socrates for Public Policy Ethics, and memorizing the different Gandhis for Decolonization in Literature, it has been far from a cake walk, more like a walk in a zero gravity room.

Rush: It is finally over! Even though I had the time of my life shaking hands and rapping about DG, I am very grateful that Bid Day has come and gone. Although the week of rush was hard enough, my desire to be helpful (and involved) had be crafting and cleaning and organizing in the weeks leading up to rush week. I am so self sacrificing right? Well not nearly as much as my good friend Molly who took a trip to the hospital in her attempts to make the DG House rush ready! While moving a campaign sign from the front lawn, (for more on the campaign, look below)she was pinned against a flood light, and suffered a gnarly second degree burn on the majority of her calf. All I have to say is, "for the love of Delta Gamma." Rush week was a mix of emotions, excitement, anxiety, stress, fun, and sadness. It was an opportunity to bond with my sisters, and make new friends, and also a source of anxiety and sometimes frustration. But as I stood in the middle of Sorority Row waiting on our 123 new members I could not help but be proud, that all of the hard work resulted in 123 beautiful, smart girls, who were beyond happy to be running down the hill to the big white house.

The Campaign: No I am not referring to the slightly humorous and mildly successful comedy starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. (for that see here) I am of course referring to the labor of love that was the Miss Ole Miss campaign for Margaret Ann Morgan, a good friend and role model of mine. Lucky me to have been on her campaign staff and the DG coordinator (she is our sister), as a mere sophomore. True to myself, I was a bundle of eagerness and energy as we prepared for open campaigning. Becoming good friends with the rest of the campaign team (John and Brittani), and a sort of personal assistant to Margaret Ann (hereafter referred to as MAM). Duties ranged from scheduling to video brainstorming to hair teasing and tye dying. It was a time for me to learn so many new things and take on responsibility as well as to be a leader amongst my sisters, which of course is exciting. Balancing this with school and the rush week preparations I began to lose my mind, and if not that I certainly lost sleep. I quickly adopted the motto of, "No Sleep till Bid Day," up until the wee hours of the night doing homework after a photo shoot and recruitment practice and a movie with my friends. (They matter too!)Thank Goodness I don't have a boyfriend right (as if), Id never have time for him! Campaign day was a blast, and a roller coaster of emotions. (I had to wear a dress the entire day) But I could not be more grateful or proud of the ladies of DG who supported the campaign and lead us to an outstanding victory. HOOP YEAH DATS RIGHT (immortal words ofLaSarah) I then proceeded to have an emotional/mental breakdown and sleep for days. Then suffer the worst day of my life, and then be reminded what wonderful friends I have.

Life: Wow, amidst all of this you can imagine the last month and a half has been crazy. I don't know how I would have done it with out my friends, even the ones I didn't know I had. Sometimes it is so heart warming to see how the people you consider simply acquaintances are there for you in your times of need. I have laughed more thus far in the semester than I thought to be humanly possible. I got to take a private plane home to Texas! (SO LUCKY). I dressed up for the Kentucky Derby Date Party, and got sorted into Ravenclaw by an Ole Miss sorting hat. It has been crazy, but I know that some of these memories will be the ones I will remember when I am coloring my hair and shopping at Talbots. More importantly I achieved a life time goal of receiving over 70 likes on a profile picture. 

I am so happy to be back in action! Keep your eyes pealed for more humuorous posts and anecdotes from the life of Karl.
xoxo,
ACE

Might As Well Face It I'm Addicted To...

Love?

Okay, not so much, seeing as how I am lacking in the string of boyfriends.(I'm sorry I can't even write that without laughing, as if) And while I probably,(I hope), don't fit the bill for an addict of any kind. I do have a few things that I love love love, can't get enough of of, and am currently obsessed with. If you follow me on twitter (if you don't you should) you have probably seen a recent mention of The Newsroom, once or twice.... or like a lot, okay I'm sorry I am emotional and like this show. Geez. So, to start of my list, (I love lists) here are the things I'm addicted to.

As the media goes, thats what I am currently addicted to. And there is always mac n cheese, mini coke cans, and Netflix.


xoxo,
ACE

19 Candles

I couldn't hope for a Birthday as wild and memorable as the movie for which my title gets its theme.(if I have to tell you, you're dead to me) I started my birthday amongst friends, with a lovely serenade played by some semi-intoxicated guys on guitars. Im looking forward to a day with my family, this being my first birthday spent at home in nine years! How crazy is that. I am used to falling asleep long before the clock strokes midnight, in my bed at Camp Longhorn, but I guess I should get used to this. I won't spend my day running around the chow hall or campfire. I won't get 12 package slips or wear a crown. I won't get told happy birthday by hundreds of people, it won't be what I am used to, but I hope it will be special. Fort Worth has not exactly impressed me as of late (nor the people who occupy it), but I would like to think people aren't as selfish as they seem. Every year for the past 3 years it seems I have had "the best birthday ever," so I am hoping that this one will surpass it, though I wouldn't bet on it. I know I sound like a Debby Downer, but its hard to compare to a Camp Birthday! Although I don't think my parents could forget my birthday like poor Molly Ringwald's do in 16 Candles, I certainly don't think I could achieve the romance that she does. (I can dream though) So feel free to prove me wrong, I only have 22 and a half hours left.
xoxo,
ACE

Hellllooo Fellas!

Hey guys. I am now back from the 78611. Having spent the last three weeks swimming, splashing, running(... I KNOW!) belaying, crafting, screaming, laughing, crying and making some of the best memories ever, I wish I was staying for a Fourth Term at CLH Indian Springs. The title of this post happens to be a quote from a relatively obscure line in the hit movie Bridesmaids. This line as well as the word "sure," both belonging to Rebel Wilson's character Bree brought me small time fame this term. What started as my response to just about everything that happens at camp(from a camper asking to climb to my dog inflicted wound), became a universal response for many. Water Polo at Lady Lake? Sure.  You're floating all five Mile Swims? Sure. Candy Bars at Refreshments? Sure. Of course both "sure," and "hello fellas" are to be said in a backstreet British accent. However, winning the "Hello Fellas" award was not the highlight of my term. Fourth Term is my home, and this was my first time to attempt three weeks at Camp Longhorn, and It couldn't have been better. Nothing is better for the soul then spending your days for three weeks making people happy, and my personal favorite making them laugh. As the Camp Longhorn song states, "No place on Earth, where truer friends you'll know." This is so true! Being away from my home term I was so nervous to find friends and fit in with a group of people I didn't know. I was so happy to find myself making fast friends that will last a lifetime. I have never laughed as hard or as much as I did in the company of campers, counselors and even directors! I also shared a fews tears, which even made me friends. This little anecdote I am about to tell is just an example of what kind of amazing people you find at CLH, and how they make it what it is.

                       Friday, July 13th, 2012. I just spent Quiet Time in an epic battle with the internet trying 

                       to complete a homework assignment for a Geology class I foolishly attempted to take 

                       during camp. Of course I called home, and pleaded with my father to assist me while I 

                       resumed my duties of the day. Even though he said he would try, I was in tears of frustr

                       -ation and suffering from a classic bout of homework anxiety, of which I am known to

                       suffer. I made my way to Refreshments still emotional and in search of some Kit Kat bar

                       related therapy. Being Friday, it was of course Frog Day(a day in which you wear green)
                       and so all of Camp was wandering down the hill with their refreshments toward the lake 
                       for the Frog Day show. Having experienced a significant amount of rain on and off at
                       camp, the ground was still a little slick. My mind else where, my Chacos slipped on to
                       the asphalt and I completely ate it. Amidst campers and counselors alike I found myself
                       sitting on the ground, Kit Kat still in hand with a bloody leg and tears welling up in my
                       eyes. No sooner did I fall then did a girl I then barely knew, help me up and say "Lets go
                       to Pit" ( the nurse). Feeling instantly comforted I hobbled along, and found myself sitting 
                       in the Pit Stop, crying, eating a Kit Kat bar and laughing while the nurses tended to my  
                       minor wounds. It seems so small now that I see it in writing. But the simple action of h
                       -elping me up and removing me from the situation started a friendship I will never ever 
                       forget. 
There are so many more stories like this. But this stands out to me because it shows how a complete stranger became a close friend. While working on my Chaco tan, I remembered what it was like to be amongst people who all want the same thing as you, to make those three weeks, the best three weeks ever. To live by the Golden Rule, and to do good. I know this is so sappy. But whenever I come back from Camp, I come with a full heart. I can't wait for next summer, and a 10th year of fun.


xoxo,
ACE

                       

Slow Internet Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Sorry followers I have been leaving you hanging. I know you have missed me greatly. Sadly I had so many greats posts that were so close to getting posted right before I left and now I am in the 78611 (Burnet, TX) where apparently a regular internet connection is as heard to come by as air conditioning. I am here at Camp Longhorn Indian Springs for Third Term and I am absolutely loving it. Although I am missing staying up all night and watching Netflix and movies. I am on a completely regular sleep schedule waking up as early as 6:15 AM and in bed as early as 10:00 PM. (I know it's crazy) But, while I am here I am doing many other things that none of you can do, like work on my Chaco tan practically 24 hours a day. Or belay on the Rockclimbing wall or sing at the top of your lungs to Taylor Swift as you count campers head I am basically living the dream. I have a cabin that calls me Merida (as in the Scottish Princess from Brave). How lucky am I!? But anyway I just wanted to remind you all that the number of Summer Days are dwindling and you need to live it up! How lame is that? Very lame... but really, many of you have school looming in the headlights so please take advantage of days full of water and sun and snow cones. Also as I spend my day around campers making these three weeks the best three weeks ever, I want to remind you all how rewarding it is to be selfless. Doing Good really does just make your heart warm and fuzzy. Missing you all wherever you are( including those across the pond). 


XOXO,
ACE

Insomnia: A Movie Lover's Best Friend

As many of you may know from my late night, later night, wee hours of the night, and sunrise social media posts, I have a problem with sleep. Well, perhaps I should correct myself I don't have a problem with sleep. I adore sleep. Don't we all? I I love 12 hours nights of bliss, I love cat naps and power naps. My one problem is I also hate the morning and love to stay up late. You add that to a summer full of nothing to do of a time sensitive nature, and here I am up till anywhere between 4:00 am to even 8:30 am. I do lots of things to pass the time. I clean, I cook (right now I am making a cheese cake), I read(Georgiana Darcy's Diary), I creep on the interwebz( see my other internet hobbies in the side bar), I watch an absurd amount of Food Network and the Cooking Channel (hence the cheesecake, it's an Anne Burrell recipe from the show Best Thing I Ever Made), but most of all I watch Movies. Movies seem to be the best thing to do at the end of the night, morning, whatever, because they lull me to sleep perfectly. I highly recommend insomnia, or just an inverted sleep schedule for all Movie Lover's because you find yourself with all this time where you have to be relatively quiet and it is socially acceptable to lay in one place for hours on end under the pretenses of searching for sleep. I watch movies in all mediums; DVD, Blu Ray, DVR, iTunes download, and most of all the beloved Netflix. Insomnia gets the best of us movie lovers. It makes even the snobbiest critic find themselves watching Piranachonda.. Okay not really! But I have watched my fair share of bad movies. I have, however, also seen some favorites, new and old. Here is my list of things to watch when counting sheep just doesn't cut it.

These are not by any means, the best movies known to man kind. They are not the most clever, beautiful, thought provoking, or enticing. But that is the point isn't it. You're not tired, you're wide awake, but you really aren't are you. You're dozing, by the time you picked one of these out you are dozing. You're glad that the action flick is not too racy because that would keep you awake, nothing particularly dark to save you  from those nightmares. I hope you found this rather entertaining and or helpful in your quest for zzzs. 

xoxo,

ACE

P.S: My movie of choice tonight is Best in Show

Girlfriend Manifesto

This post has taken me quite some time so I apologize for the wait. I am sure you have all been itching to know what exactly is on my mind. I think that now that I have reached the ripe and old age of a nearly nineteen year old, I can officially say that I have dealt with my fair share of girl drama. Ive seen it all, from cyberbullying to backstabbing next to nothing is new. So now I am going to write my Girlfriend Manifesto, about all the things that get under my skin, and how if we all just avoided them, we'd get along much better.

5. Lying
I don't mean the white lie you told about getting your period and cramping to ditch when you just wanted to lay on the couch instead. We all tell white lies, and not that that is as humans one of our most redeeming qualities, but we do it. I don't mean the white lies. I mean don't lie. As resourceful beings, us females, tend to find out the truth. Like with anyone, it is worse to lie and get caught then to just face the consequences of whatever telling the truth are. Also, the old adage that "the truth will set you free," is true. If I called Stacy a drunken skunk to Natalie, and Natalie got mad at me and told Stacy, Id be better off admitting it and apologizing for being a bad friend, then denying it. Also, Stacy can't continue to fight with me aka bitch me out if from the beginning I am honest, and accept the consequences of my not so nice actions. This brings me to my next topic.

4.Denying Responsibility
It is just like you think it is. Everyone thinks that no one can admit when they have done wrong. If you know me well you may say that coming from me this is rich. I will however stand up for myself when saying this, I am a know it all, and I do think that I know it all, but if I did something wrong I own up to it. You may believe that I have a secret burn book and then accuse me of it, and if I have a secret burn book I will tell you I do and I wrote next to your picture about how bad your make up looked at prom, but I don't have a secret burn book, so just because I am saying I don't doesn't mean I am lying or failing to accept responsibility. If you have ever had the privilege of getting in an argument with me you know, that I will own up to my wrong doings(or at least I try to). Genuinely if you've been a bad friend, accept it, things will move on much quicker, and don't beat around the bush because you're proud.

3.Insensitivity
Don't be mean just because you can. I swear you hear it time and time again and yet people sometimes just suck. Don't get me wrong I have been known to duel out harsh words, but we all have. Self proclaimed Regina George of 6th-8th grade right her. Like hellloooo I know I have awkward love handles don't remind me you nasty sloot. They key to avoiding this is just to put yourself in their shoes. Works every time. Especially when receiving a call-out text. You know those texts that are the length of an iPhone screen, you cringe a little when you read them, nothing good comes of a text that long. Nothing. But really the key is to just think that in the end it will all be worked out and wouldn't you have rather being sweet than sour.

2.Annoyance at "talking about me behind my back"
Okay this is bull. Am I to form no opinions of anyone or their actions or my life or theirs or my interactions? And if I do form such thoughts and opinions am I prohibited from speaking of them or must I perhaps write a diary. Even if I did write such a diary it is likely that even then I would be prosecuted to the death for "talking about EVERYONE behind EVERYONE's freaking back." Blah blah bleh blah. This is absolutely silly. To what extent does anyone really think that everyone tells everyone exactly what they are thinking. Then people would know when I think they look ill because they forgot to wear make up. You just need not know. I am not saying that it is not better to just be honest with your friends. But sometimes you need to tell someone else about how ya feel. Maybe they will tell you something smart like to let it go..

1.Selfishness
Contrary to popular belief, the world does not revolve around ourselves. I know again this seems obvious perhaps, but these all kind of feed off of each other. Put others before you. Think of others. You are not number one all the time. I am not number one all the time. Just because we are going to get pizza and you hate pizza doesn't mean we did it because you hate pizza. Typically, no one individual is genuinely the source or motivation for any other individuals actions. Most people aren't vindictive enough to act that way. This I think, is my number one because I know how bad I feel when I have been selfish, or when I know others are being that way.

In conclusion, there may be many things that get on our nerves about our girlfriends, but thats what they are, our friends. So this is a shout out to all of "my best girlfriendzzzz" (Mean Girls)  For those of you that have been with me since my youngest years, or my green eye shadow days. For my laugh all night, cartons of ice cream friends. For my can't sleep must entertain each other via ridiculous conversations via text message, or Facebook. For my sistaz. For my girls that like to drive around and do nothing.For my "drunken nights at rockin sushi, hayyy" (Bridesmaids) girls. Soul Sistas. Y'all rock! Thanks for being the bomb.com and more.

xoxo,
ACE

Just for gigs

To make myself clear gigs are giggles. I am currently working on my Environmental Geology Online Homework without my textbook so I am on the brink of attempting to close my head in my Macbook house elf style repeatedly. In an attempt to break up the monotony I thought I would share some things that I like, just for gigs!

First, in my love for hipster humor I have two things. Go follow @hipstermermaid on twitter! Constant wit and impeccable humor. Also this funny combination of my two favorites, hipster humor and Disney!

Second, (and feel free to debate any of these, and make your own) I submit my top ten movies from the 1980's. Of course being a self-proclaimed 80's lover, this list has always sort of existed in some shape or form in my mind, but since my discovery of Listography  I was forced to make my list. So here it goes. See my other lists at listography.com/carlslifeinlists

Third, this one is not so much for giggles as for smiles! I have a large obsession like most of the modern world with Pandora Radio. My new favorite radio station is called Movie Soundtracks Radio. Not a station filled with the musical products of John Williams and Han Zimmer but instead filled with the awesome songs from all the best Movies and their soundtracks. So obviously filled with a large amount of Smashmouth ( Shrek) Mr. Brightside by the Killers ( The Holiday) a dozen versions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and many others.

xoxo,
ACE

Your life in lists.

During my trip to Carmel me and my vacation posse headed down the coast to Big Sur, a gorgeous area of California. The drive down, and up into the mountains is breathtaking enough. A perfection combination of giant mountains, crazy cliffs, and breath taking ocean, Big Sur has it all for sight seeing. However, it also has a few other treasures. I have made this excursion more than once in my life time, ( meaning I have done it more times than I can count), and yet I find it just as enjoyable each trip. Our favorite place to eat is called Nepenthe. It has this awesome 1970s, hippie, you should be smoking pot vibe, with cool metal art and a step lounge complete with pillows. Nepenthe looks out over the Pacific Ocean coast line which provides for a pleasant backdrop as you nom on the yummy eats. I recommend what I tend to get every trip, the Ambrosia burger. True to it's name, it is like the food of the gods. Today I also had their spiced cider which, on a windy day like today, was heaven in a glass. The most interesting part of this trip was what I found in the interesting shop on the Nepenthe grounds, The Phoenix. The Phoneix typically is home to Nepenthe and Monterey Bay area souvenirs, hippie jewelry and home furnishings, hippie candles, make up and other aromas, and hippie instruments. It also has a host of quirky books. But this time a certain section caught my eye. It started with the Listography section. Listography is a series of books by Lisa Nola. They have themes like music, friends, movies and love. I was standing there flipping through the books desperately wanting to buy all of them. Sadly I didnt have 100 dollars to spend on books solely comprised of lists. But I did want to. It seemed like a fun and easy way to be creative and to use your brain. Lucky for those of us not inclined to spend money on books comprised of fun lists to make. They have a website where you can make a page and make lists that they recommend. From "nice things I can say about  myself" to "dates in history id time travel back to," they  have dozens of fun lists to keep you entertained. Check my page out to the right of this where I keep my links for my instagram, twitter, and pinterest! I also stumbled upon an interesting book called my life in graphs, where you journal everything from your emotion that day via smiley faces, to the level at which you want to kill someone. There were also the FU and FU ex books which provided fun pages to fill in and beat up. The party girl in me loved the Hook ups and Hangovers book. A notebook filled with forms to identify and categorize how bad or good your hook ups and hangovers are with sections to fill out like. Woke up....     _still drunk   _cant move    _room is spinning.. well you get the picture! My personal favorites where the citations and report cards. You can write your friends, family and loved ones all citations for being bad. Personal favorite "this is a citation for being a bitch, you were being a.... _spoiled bitch   _frumpy bitch   _ bossy bitch"... again you get the picture. But I just wanted to share with you all the fun books I found up in Big Sur! Enjoy the photos...



  

xoxo,

ACE

Are you there Carly?

I'm sure that's what you all are asking yourselves. Like, helllooo did you abandon the Internet so soon. The Internet isn't for the faint of heart. The answer is no! I have been terribly incapacitated on vacation in the always beautiful Carmel, CA. I am lucky enough to have Grandparents who have a second home out here. And a time share in Vail, and that one in Tahoe too, but oh who's counting? I take that back I didn't mean to sound spoiled. But I am, I am spoiled by the ever generous and sweet grandparents. Must be all my wit and charm that makes me so deserving. I am laying awake at 1:18 AM pacific time, and I just grabbed a book out of my bag to read and while reading the inside flap to my bedmate, best friend, and book sharer, Maria, I realized I had already read the book. But time has passed and I'd forgotten the details but I knew I'd liked it the first time. And I thought, these are the best times, when you can't remember the ending of a story you know you love. Maria agreed. The book happens to be a wonderful and silly novel entitled, "Bergdorf Blondes," by Plum Sykes. Something tells me that's a pen name... Or maybe just a baby boomer... Either way the book is so wonderful a little love and wit and a little Designer name dropping. I think I like it so much because the narrator who loves to use the words tres and moi, reminds me of an adult Eloise. Like from my beloved children's series. Well I advise you females to pick it up, it's a fun read. But other then this the west coast is treating me wonderfully. Filling me up with delicious foods and beautiful art and nature. As well as wonderful company. I'm attaching some pictures that will hopefully make you all supremely jealous!

xoxo,
ACE

Summer Daze: How to avoid impeding boredom( pt.2 )

I am writing this second part of my summer boredom post while I watch the National Geographic Geography Bee. Go ahead, judge me.

Take a weekend or even a day trip.... in Texas!

Float the San Marcos River! Spend your day floating and potentially boozing on the cool river in San Marcos,TX. Don't forget your water shoes! Check out this rental shop Lions Club Rental. Also feel free to stop by their ballin' outlet malls while you are down there. Neiman Marcus Last Call? Yes, please! Awesome for a weekend trip and could be done in a day if you were very, very determined. Schlitterbahn, the water park,  is also in nearby New Braunfels, but that could be a whole weekend...

Go the Czech Stop. Let me explain. The Czech Stop in West,TX ( yes that is a town named west, not a direction) is a gas station and bakery that offers up some of the most delectable creations known to man kind. Specializing in their kolaches, they are famous in Texas and worth a day trip, or a stop on your way somewhere else. I cant count how many times I have stopped here on my way to and from Houston. I genuinely think that these kolaches release endorphins that make you happy.  Here is my order at the Czech Stop, (in bulk) 1 dozen sausage and cheese kolaches. 1/2 a dozen cream cheese kolaches. 3 cherry and cream cheese kolaches. 3 apricot and cream cheese kolaches.

Get Away at the Gaylord Texan. If you feel the pressure of your summer job or your nagging parents, get away for a while at the Gaylord Texan. One of the famed resorts of the Gaylord group, this relaxing monstrosity of a hotel sits upon the beautiful Lake Grapevine. Aside from it's assorted restaurants and spa specials, the hotel also boasts some amazing ways to get cool. They have a lazy river, an artificial beach, and an enormous pool. This may not be the most good ole Texas getaway but it is sure to give you the peace and blessings you really want.

Get in the kitchen!

These are some delicious and easy recipes I have found for y'all to try. If I have discovered one thing the more that I actually cook what I eat, it is that there is nothing more satisfying then taking a bite of something delicious that you made. Or when someone asks for the recipe! Pretend they are yours I will never give you away.

This first recipe combines some of my most favorite flavors and things. Cinnamon, Vanilla and Cream Cheese! I found this recipe on a blog called my yellow umbrella. Check out this Sopapilla Cheesecake.

This second recipe I found on pinterest, but it was amazing when I tried it! It combines my love for all things lemon poppy seed and pancakes! Thanks to Pickycook.com for the wonderful recipe to these breakfast bombshell Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes!

 

So in the words of Britney Spears, " why dontcha do something?!"

xoxo,
ACE

Summer Daze: How to avoid impeding boredom (pt.1)

For college students it has already come. For high school students, it is coming. Summer. A three month long period away from school. unless you are taking summer classes and then your life sucks. Being home from college for the summer is a strange experience. Although it is nice to catch up with old friends, and share stories about wild nights and new friends, I have found myself spending most of my time sleeping, eating, and being incredibly bored. I have found a few things that have ameliorated my boredom. Here is a quick of list of things to do to get the hamster on the wheel in your brain to keep running.

If you have Netflix, check out these shows.

Sherlock - A 21st century take on the classic tale of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Attractive protagonist, British accents, high speed mystery, what are you waiting for!?

Downton Abbey - This highly entertaining drama focuses on the inhabitants of Downton Abbey, the Crawley family and their servants. A period piece set in the days before World War I and those that follow, Downton Abbey has all the juicy drama of Gossip Girl, but is also educational.

Friday Night Lights - A up close look of a small Texas Football town and the relationships of the people that live in it. Having cheered for a 5A football team I know the drama can be intense. Take a look at this highly addictive show and get your sports kick.

I have two guest recommendations,

This one comes from my older sibling Harrell, who has a penchant for science fiction. He stands by the highly entertaining and simultaneously terrifying The Walking Dead. You're in for a thrill ride as the survivors attempt to survive in a zombie apocalypse.

The second comes from my father, who loves a good battle for glory in an imaginary world. He recommends Game of Thrones, a compelling series that follows the battle between seven families over the imaginary land of Westeros. Think King Arthur meets Lord of the Rings, with a spicy Tudors flare. Disclaimer: don't watch it with your parents, it gets a bit... awkward.

Take up crafting! Here are some fun crafts I have accumulated on Pinterest.
Crystal Eggs - These are "just fo decoration" but I think they are so cool looking!

Braided Headbands - Being a headband fanatic I really loved these because it also gives you the opportunity to recycle old t-shirts, which I have plenty of. Also a cool thing would be to tye dye a shirt or bleach it out to get more interesting patterns for your hair accesories.

 Gradient Nail Polish - The whole crazy crafty hipster nail polish thing has become so popular but I felt like they were all just pretty pictures that you could never realistically do at home.. until I found this. I mean if you suck at doing your nails you may still suck at doing your nails with this method... But in my personal opinion it would be worth a shot. So fun to do for 4th of July in a red white and blue.. Or for the other great holiday of the summer the 4th of August, in a classic pink Carly gradient, for my birthday of course. There is always also the option of putting Barack Obama's face on your nails, because he shares that day with me. Or Louis Vuitton.. But really which set of nails look best?

That's all for now because I have been dying to post this and I know you all probably don't have the attention span to listen to me rant any longer!

XOXO,
ACE

Harry Potter Humor for the Lightning Bolt Mind

Being a huge Potterhead, I thought I would share part of my collection of  internet Potter Humor with you all. Sit back laugh, and be glad you're not a Hufflepuff.

You're welcome.

Terms of Endearment

It seems to me that everyday we call each other by different terms of endearment. As a child of the 90's It was all about sis and bro, and dude and dudette. Over the last five years I have noticed my friends go from calling me Girlfriend to Trina, to Muffin, to Tunechi.
Here is a list of the most commonly used terms of endearment. (and their abbreviations)
-Nugget (nug). Typically describes someone or something that is small and precious, possibly bite sized.
-Precious( presh). Someone or something that is cute and adorable.
-Muffin (muff). Also an adorable person or thing, has evolved to describe all bosom friends.
-Bia. A derivation of the word bitch. A term of an endearment used when someone is being sassy.
-Tunechi. A friend who has the swagger of Lil Wayne.
-Betch or Betchez. A humorous term for your girls. Your partners in crime. Your BFFs.
-Slore. Not a personal favorite. The combination of Slut and a Whore that is also one of your nearest and dearest. Typically not meant in a derogatory way, but with girls you never know.
-Gurl or Gurlz. A slightly sarcastic term to describe a friend.
-Sweet Girl, a more formal term for someone who is sweet, probably younger than you.
-Pretty Girl, some one who is theoretically pretty, but you may just be kissing their ass.

Are you there Internet? It's me Carly! I know my readers are few and far between. But for those of you who are out there on the world wide web, please tell me what do you call your friends?

xoxo,
ACE

The Plague of the Group Text

What is this thing I call "the Group Text," you may ask....
A group text, or group text message, is a text message in which 3 or more people are members of, meaning that at some point, one individual sent the same message using iPhone group messaging to 2 or more people. The result: sheer chaos.
Let's make a list of Pros and Cons.

Pros:
-Rapid fire communication between 2-9 other people.
-The atmosphere of a group chat online, but directly to your phone.
-Having your questions quickly answered. If I don't know whether or not chapter is formal I just text my group text of DG's and say "Formal Chap?" and I get an immediate response, because even if 4 of the people are in class, 5 aren't! And they can respond to me, and send me cool anchors, and.. stuff.
-Pure entertainment. I have a group text with my friends from the floor of the dorm that I lived on, and they always provide me with riotous laughter with ridiculous photographs.
-Now that I am far away from the hallowed halls of Ole Miss, I can stay in constant communication with my friends from afar, getting updates about their lives on a daily, hourly, and every minute basis.
- People think I am popular. People like me they really like me. When I am getting my nails done and my phone keeps going off I appear to be very important, or very well loved.
Cons:
-Constant irritation. My phone is on vibrate. My phone is vibrating 20 times a minute. Slightly hyperbolic, but only slightly.
-More irritation. Im sleeping, its noon, I'm lazy, but I'm tired and I keep being woken by the buzzing hum of my phone.
-That awkward moment when you aren't friends with someone in the group text anymore. How do you casually start a new group text?
-You are with a group of four people. Three people are in a group text. Person four finds out...
-MORE IRRITATION... you need something an no one will respond to you in the group text, inferiority complex kicks in. Are they mad at me? Am I that friend that they can't seem to kick out of the text?
-Thanks to the geniuses at Apple, YOU CANT LEAVE THE GROUP TEXT. There is no off button to one specific text. You will always be a member.

Group texting is like a double edged sword. It rocks. It sucks. All around I can't live with or without it. But actually I have to live with it because you can't escape it. So beware, next time you make verbalized plans with 2 or more people, it will come.


xoxo,
ACE

10 things you should do before.... tomorrow!

Although I have plans to make many top ten lists on this blog, I think the first is the top ten things you should do by tomorrow ( if you haven't done them already). In no particular order..

10. Eat something you really want to eat. For me this is typically some kind of starch, i.e pasta, bread, potatoes. But I mean it! Food should be an experience, it should be enjoyable. Put the stale crackers back in the pantry, and eat something you really will enjoy. Don't pretend you enjoy Lean Cuisine, you don't, go out, make dinner, do something for your food. Also for all of you who are on a diet, I am sorry, but I mean this. Stop telling yourself that eating celery instead of Cheetos is going to turn your life around. It isn't. Unless your diet solely consisted of Cheetos in which case you should re-evaluate your life. Plus, if you have been eating celery for a week, your small bowl of Cheetos will be like an artificial cheesy reward.

9. Tell someone you love, that you love them. This is not meant to guilt trip you into calling your grandma in Louisiana to tell her you love her and then get you stuck listening to her talk about her cats. This is, however, a simple reminder that we have no guarantees in life, and everyone loves a little lovin'. Let your peeps, or tweeps, know you care.

8. Watch the News. Or read a newspaper. Or look at the CNN.com home page.. But for heaven's sake please don't turn on E! , flip the page in People, or creep on Perez Hilton and feel knowledgable. There is indeed a very large world out there filled with people and things that are both interesting and effect you. Current Events are not for old people, they are for all people. DO NOT however watch the news before bed it gives you nightmares. I mean it.

7. Give something away. You have so much stuff, you know it. There is a pile or bag or box somewhere in your house, apartment, room etc. that is just waiting to be sorted through. Stop telling yourself you will lose 30 pounds and fit into that really cute homecoming dress from freshmen year in high school. It isn't going to happen. Some one who can fit into it is dying to love your gently worn clothes. Also, that sweater you bought at J.Crew because it was on sale that you haven't worn and you bought it 9 months ago, it goes too. Or your Barbie Princess DVD, see if your next door neighbor wants it. You don't need 100 cook books. You probably haven't opened 95 of them. There are people out there who would treasure each and every one of these things that are collecting dust. Share the consumer love.

6. Stalk yourself on Facebook. Why you may ask should anyone be reminded to stalk themselves on Facebook? I don't mean look at how cute you looked with Hottie McHot last night. I mean go find those terribly embarrassing photos from your awkward phase(s) and save them to your computer and then delete them from the world wide web. For your future self's sake. Having been the victim of having the most heinous photo you ever willingly uploaded to Facebook of yourself resurface ten times, trust me.

5. Register to vote. You would think this would be self explanatory and yet I feel the need to explain. It is your civic duty. Don't give me the blah blah blah about how politics aren't important because you are between the ages of 18-21 and only care about lowering the legal drinking age and legalizing pot. There are not soldiers dying on the daily for you to sit about and let someone else make decisions for you. Just do it! Like nike.. seriously.. do it...


4. Think about how awesome it would be to go to Hogwarts.  I just provided you with at least 5 minutes of entertainment courtesy of your own imagination. Even if you don't like Harry Potter you have to admit that life would rock going to a Co-Ed boarding school and being able to do Magic with a cool wand and being sorted into a House and yeah you get the picture...
RAVENCLAW FOR LIFE


3. Let your hair air dry. Leave your poor tresses alone, you too boys. How would you feel if someone fried you on the reg with hot air. You wouldn't like it. Plus it conserves energy. This also means  forgo straightening, curling, crimping, waving, or whatever else, your hair.

2. Try to imagine what life would be like without a computer. Immediately stop complaining about bad internet connection.

1. Thank God. He does a lot. Pretty talented. Super impressive. Created you. Just shoot up a little, "Thanks for being awesome," prayer.

xoxo,

ACE

What's In a Blog Title?

A blog title by any other name would ...smell as sweet?

This is how I chose the title for my blog..

1) I thought to myself, how can I be incredibly clever, witty, and catchy and simultaneously effortless?

2)Had a series of epic failures with plays on my hair color (ginger) my attitude (sassy) and various other book titles..... Sadly I didn't think that Carly Eason and the Blog of Glory,  or  Prep and Prejudice sounded quite right.

3) I attempted to figure out something that described the content of the blog (things I want to say about things I do, think, hear, see) and was quirky, dorky, and girly like me!

xoxo,

ACE

I always wanted to blog...

It is true. I always wanted to blog. At roughly 2:30 a.m. I got the guts to put my name on a domain in the internet for everyone ( or no one ) to read. I am both big headed enough to think someone, anyone, or even everyone, would enjoy reading the things I say about my life, and humble enough to know that it is likely that no one will. I also am both entertained by the idea of all of my friends and family enjoying my theoretically witty and thoughtful account of my days and mortified by the reaction they will have as they find themselves the subjects of my posts. So here I am. Writing my first ever blog post, and thinking, this could be the start of something fabulous, while also thinking, I am going to waste an enormous amount of time on this, and also even, everyone who does know me will think I am so lame for doing this, and finally, no one will be surprised. I unlike many of the people I know who blog don't have a true purpose. I am not chronicling my days abroad, or my path with God, not even just my love for one thing, like cooking, or fashion. This is simply an unplanned scrapbook of everything I think of, do, hear and see. This is when I wish myself good luck... Buenos Suerte! ( I do realize their should be another upside down exclamation point here, but apparently blogger doe not recognize those of us who speak, not english or spanish but simply Spanglish)


I fear I have now become addicted. In that short paragraph I have realize that writing this blog is like narrating a book about my life. On the internet, with pretty pictures and things.
I am so so excited..

SEE HOW EXCITED I AM

Let it be known that when trying to upload that picture I somehow exited out of this and thought I had lost all that I had written... then I realized that it automatically saves itself, clever blogger, you, PTL (praise the lord).

I think I will sign this with a quote from today.

"I don't have a routine, I don't do anything every single day of my life... Except for eat."

xoxo,

ACE