My Life is Ridiculous(ly Blessed)

I took these pictures a while ago, but didn't feel like posting them that day because I was feeling rather down and stressed. My friends and I had been anticipating moving off campus for our senior year of college, but we found out that the place we had planned to rent was not going to be available anymore. So, after having looked a long while before finding that place, I was feeling anxious about having to find another place, especially well into the summer when many good places had already been taken.

But we managed to find a possibility, and then found out that our original place had opened up again. We went from having no idea where we would be living to having options in a matter of days! We ended deciding that we would pass up the original place because this new location is actually closer to campus (they were both close, but this one is only about a five minute walk to my classes). There was much scrambling, as my two friends and I hurried to put in our application and deposit, as there were many other people interested in the apartment, and two days ago we signed the lease and got our keys :)

I'm very excited about the apartment, and feeling a little regretful about having been so stressed out - everything is working out, and I feel quite blessed!

Outfit details: Shirt and pants - Ruche

Nashville :)

You may remember that I went to Nashville a few months ago. Because that was just for a school conference though, I still felt like there was so much of the city that I hadn't explored, so I jumped at the chance when my summer roommate invited me to go with her and a friend to Nashville for a day trip! I finally was able to see more of the city, and since I'm not going on any big trips this summer, I'll take any chance I can to do a day trip :) My roommate used to live in Nashville and acted as our tour guide. 

We started out downtown, which happened to be when the CMA festival was. Never in my life have I seen more cowboy boot and hats! I'm really not a country music person myself, but it was certainly an interesting experience to see - haha. 

After lunch and walking around downtown, we headed to the Parthenon in Centennial Park. Pretty cool! 

We also went someplace outside of Nashville (I'm not sure of the exact location) for frozen yogurt. We then walked around a bit more, which is when this picture was taken. My blue shirt, by the way, is from Francesca's Collections, and the white cardi-vest is from Forever 21. 

The day ended with what was my favorite part - exploring the Opryland Hotel! I had no idea how big it was. I was thinking, "Hmm, we're going to look at the inside of a big hotel. I guess it has a neat lobby and such?" I didn't know there were gorgeous gardens and fountains and shops - very fun :) I'd love to actually stay there someday. Who knows? It could happen. 

And that was our day. On a completely unrelated note, who's excited about the Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale this week?? Can't wait to stock up. 

"I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after"

Lately I've been re-reading Wuthering Heights, one of my very favorite books. A friend gave me this beautiful copy for my birthday this past year, and I'm finally getting a chance to read it. Plus, I found out that we're covering it in one of my classes this fall, so I'm getting a head start on reading it. 
I just love the story. Granted, it's kind of depressing, but it's the sort of book you can curl up with and find yourself taken someplace far away and image rambling about the moors with Catherine and Heathcliff. 

This past week I started my new job at last, and have been busy working quite a few hours doing training and such. But I'm liking my job so far and am just glad to finally be working :) 

Dress: Ruche; Shoes: Target

Hope you're having a great week!