Sunshine and summertime

I'm heading back to the beach today to get back to my natural shade. I do not make a good pale person. I get a lot of "are you sick?" My favorite is my Granny "you're inside too much." Gosh I love her. That woman has had a natural tan her entire life, I'm sure of it. She's German but she sure as heck don't look like it!
 Anyways, I love music. Plain and simple. 
When I was working in daycares I strayed from playing music during my car ride to and from work. Trust me, the noise level of thirty 4 year olds + thirty 3 year olds, and so on, and so forth, is enough to make you truly appreciate silence and crave it.
Well, now here I am with all the time in the world, and back to listening to my jams 24/7. Okay, not exactly 24, but definitely 7. In the car, chilling at home, out with friends, in the shower. Truthfully, I do listen to it in the shower too. I CAN'T GET ENOUGH music.
Here is my summer playlist so far.
I call it: Angela's Sweet Southern Summer Melodies of 2013
Eh, maybe it's a work in progress on the name part, but here is the selection of sweet southern melodies.

So, some of these are mainstream songs, yes - but I will be rocking out to these all summer long.


What are your country song summer favorites?



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It's Fridayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

1. I submitted my last graduate school assignment last night! ::doing a happy dance::

2. I decorated my cap for graduation with my good friend A. Weird coincidence: we both lost our dad's - they both passed away in July (the anniversaries of their deaths are 8 days apart) - they both had birthdays in the month of August. I swear, we were destined to be friends. 

via Instagram

3. Today is my last day of internship. I feel mixed emotions about this. I'm sad I won't be spending my time there everyday. I'm sad I won't be there to serve the students and help support teachers and staff. On the other hand, I'm excited to relax and hit up the beach during the work week.

4. It's my brother's 23rd birthday tomorrow! Happy birthday, B! You're growing up way too fast. Which means I'm getting older.

5. My fur child is on the mend after a scary episode Tuesday evening. The vet told us had we not taken him to the animal ER that he was concerned he would not have survived the night. Super scary. 

Enjoy this real old school jam

Linking up!

Wonderful Wednesday

Pinterest has done a great job of sucking up my time lately. I still love it though. 

Linking up with The Vintage Apple.

Tomorrow's outfit, possibly. Wish I had a bright yellow blazer, but my hot pink will have to do!

                                                                        Source: data.whicdn.com via Angela on Pinterest

I need this view ASAP!

                                                                             Source: wookmark.com via Angela on Pinterest

I love how the curtains frame the bed. Dramatic.

                                                                      Source: heavenlypins.com via Angela on Pinterest

Fireplace beside the tub = love <3

                                                                               Source: foodfiend.co.cc via Angela on Pinterest

True friendship, to me, is this:

                                                                              Source: Uploaded by user via Angela on Pinterest

Giveaways and pins

I have a love/hate relationship with Sundays. I love it because I love the weekend and relaxing. I hate it because I know tomorrow is Monday and there are only a set number of hours left until it's back to work. So, time to soak up what's left of it!

No Trend Obsession post today, but expect one next Sunday. Today I'm sharing some giveaways I'm dying to win and linking up for Sunday Social with my favorite pins.

First, check these out:

$25 to Anchor and Bows Boutique

$400 Beach + Bikini Giveaway

$500 Giveaway

Stella & Dot Giveaway from Our Journey blog

Now, Sunday Social!

1. What is your favorite outfit pin?

I love these mint jeans and striped tank!

                                                                            Source: qtpiekelso.polyvore.com via Angela on Pinterest

2. What is your favorite food pin?

Fish + yummy sauce + veggies = delicioso!

                                                                       Source: eclecticrecipes.com via Angela on Pinterest

3. What is your favorite wedding pin?

If I don't get married on a beach, it needs to be in the country, and I will have this photo with my girls!

                                                                    Source: rusticweddingchic.com via Angela on Pinterest

4. What is your favorite DIY/craft pin?

I love this simple DIY idea. You can turn any regular frame into a fancy dry erase board, just by putting some scrapbook paper or wrapping paper inside the frame. I have done this in my room and have it hanging next to my door so I can put any important TO-DO notes on it. Easy and cheap!

                                                                         Source: makeandtakes.com via Angela on Pinterest

5. What is your favorite quote/verse/lyric pin?

                                                                          Source: carolinebakker.com via Angela on Pinterest

6. Share one more random pin you love.

                                                                         Source: rayyycat.tumblr.com via Tahana on Pinterest