The amount of stuff that I have purchased just for college is accumulating ridiculously at the end of my bed.

So far the list includes:
chevron comforter
a set of soft gray sheets
dark grey microplush blanket
2 photo boxes
2 towels
mattress pad
wireless mouse
mouse pad
bed risers
20 white plastic hangers
black and white graphic wooden salt and pepper shakers
set of 2 decks of cards
set of 4 cork tiles
cool mirror wall piece from ikea
big jar to hold silverware
4 small jars to hold odds and ends
reed diffuser
orange coffee mug
floral drinking glass
pretty turquoise spoon
small orange moose toy from ikea
ice cream scoop
can opener
vera bradley ID case
laundry bag
fish shaped ice cube tray
baskets for taking toiletries from room to bathroom
white spinning earring holder(currently on my dresser)
under the bed storage container

....I am a impulse shopper, especially when it comes to home goods. I like to fill my space with things I fall in love with, things that make me smile upon discovering.

I start college in 2 weeks from today. Thinking of it like that freaks me out, but I'm excited and as ready as I'll ever be. I've already gone through items in my room and have set aside the things I am taking with me. I'm ready for a fresh start and a chance to find out who I really am, as cheesy as that sounds.

I only have one more day of work and today I'm leaving for a much needed weekend long beach trip. When I come home, Lonnie will have already moved to Asheville. I'm going to rely on Katie to help me end this summer with a bang, a task she is already aware of and prepared for.

but you won't forget me.

So I got a new laptop.

My hair is kinda crazy right now.

I'm wearing my starfish earrings that make me feel like a mermaid.

College is so scary but I am so excited.

In less than a month, I will be living in the most amazing city in the state of North Carolina and I still can't believe it.

 I'm still going through the motions, but I think I've landed on "excitement" and I hope I stay here a while.

I really love my laptop.

I got some sun today.

wildflowers.

Queen Anne's Lace is my favorite.

I need a good lake trip.

I also need to work out.

And I really need to spend more time outside.

This summer has been very different from the past ones. I still have no idea if that's a good thing or not.

mountain air.

For my dad's birthday this year, we drove up to Grandfather Mountain. He hiked the Profile Trail while my sister and I explored the park area. We saw bears and I got rock candy. It rained on and off, but my sister and I avoided the rain by walking through gift shops and the nature museum. It was all in all a nice day to get out, see different sites, and breathe different air. My summer could definitely use more days like this.

blowin' in the wind.

It's storming outside.

I'm in a bad mood. I woke up really late and it threw off my whole day.

Katie and I spent the past twenty-four hours watching Blue Mountain State.

I'm currently eating lemon crisp flavored Newton's Fruit Thins and drinking blueberry flavored white tea.

Blueberry and lemon is one of the best flavor combinations ever.

Dark chocolate and raspberry is another great flavor combo.

Making a Dolly Parton Pandora station was one of my better ideas.

I don't really have a sense of style and I'm currently going through a phase of trying to figure it out. I'd say I have better taste in accessories than I do actual clothes. I think I'm going to start trying to keep my clothes simple and let bright and colorful accessories stand alone as statement pieces.

I might do another inspiration post soon.

This is just a rant post.

I'm going to finish doing laundry, work out, eat some summer fruit, and try to turn this unproductive day around.