Okay as you all know I recently hopped off of the single girl train. I got off at a stop and found a guy who is pretty much the best thing since a sliced bagel *or bread*. Moving on, yes I hopped off of the single girl swag train but, the relationship train is something that is new to me! I mean seriously, it is a bit different some days. I have someone to talk to about pointless things (yeah, I know you can do it with your friends but this is different) I can't explain it, so don't hate.

  Oh hey 

 I mean, singles life is something I had become very comfortable with. Come home, eat, watch *five* Netflix movies, or a whole Netflix series, and fall asleep with my face in a pint of my two boyfriends Ben and Jerry (too much?)...maybe but I don't really care! I also had gotten to know myself so much in my time of being single, I was actually single for a while before I met the guy I am with now. I learned so much about who I was, and what I wanted. I also took some time to find out what exactly I wanted out of life (even though I think I have an idea, I still have no clue!) I know, that doesn't make sense.

So, I got a ticket to hop on the relationship train. The ride so far has been a bit interesting (a good interesting, so don't get worried) 

Oh look there's us being all sorts of special 

This past Friday we were sitting on the sofa, and I asked him if he was used to being in a relationship and he told me he was *still* getting used to it. (but, I am too!!) *it's only been two months*. He told me it was weird knowing that he had someone that cared for him that he cared for as well. (oh hey, do I smell a healthy relationship?? I think I do!) 

What makes our relationship so special to me, is that he is my best friend, and my boyfriend. I mean this with all seriousness. I can tell this boy *man*....*person* anything. I sometimes say some weird things, and when I say sometimes I mean always. My filter is pretty thin...I can use it when I absolutely *have-to* but, if I feel comfortable enough around you, I am sorry *not sorry* that you are going to hear about all of these random things that I think about. For example, today I was thinking about what it would be like if Beyonce and I were best friends and we made music videos together....yeah, that would be fabulous. But we both tell each other some interesting things and we laugh at our mistakes and we happen to have a lot of fun doing nothing together. (yes, that is totally possible). ...I guess if he was the bagel I would be the cream cheese (is that too cheesy?...well boil some noodles and grab some kraft because I like it!)

He accepts me for who I am, who I was, and who I want to be. (and I accept him for all the same). He tolerates my hangry moments, he eats my food, (it's good food, don't worry), he makes me laugh over silly details and he listens to me. 

Now even though I've hopped on the relationship train I have not forgotten about the single girl train. I learned so much from taking some time to myself. I am a better, stronger person and I am not going to forget that. The only difference is that I replaced Ben and Jerry with a human. (sorry boys, you were making me look like a chunky monkey...it's time we spent some time apart). 

Also, #realtalk you should NEVER have to fake yourself in a relationship. If you forget what is going on in the world outside of your relationship, you may want to check yourself before you wreck yourself because that is a RED flag, not a yellow flag (like oh hey slow down), but a red flag (meaning STOP ALL THE THINGS and reevaluate where you are in this relationship). Never forget who you are and who you want to be. I don't know about you but I like myself too much to lose everything I've worked for.

So, even though I am in a relationship...I am still me, and I am still living my dreams and my life....I just have someone to share it all with.

What do you think makes a relationship healthy? Let me know below!

Keep Calm and Carry On!
xoxo
Melissa

So the semester is really off to a racing start. We were so wonderfully trotting around and then all of the sudden all of these events, exams, projects and social gatherings appeared on my calendar. *welp*! I started to freak out a little bit (not gonna lie). I started to get so freaked out because I am *really* making friends at my new school! (yay me!) (biggest fear of going to a new school is conquered!). However, now I am having to prioritize my life. My Lilly Calendar is pretty much a rainbow of colors, *Seriously* I put my whole life in this agenda. (social, school, chores, blog posts, and so much more!) It's basically me color coded on paper.

Just a lovely example of what my life looks like on a weekly basis (that's a light load!) 

Anyways, today I woke up thinking praise goodness a four day week! Well, this four day week is crazy and I was *slightly* freaking out because I want to get a lot of things done in a day, and there are just simply not enough hours in the day. (I know everyone can agree with that). Unless you sit and watch t.v all day in which case you are sleeping half the day anyways (flashback to me towards the last weeks of summer). *yes* I did watch the whole Orange is The New Black series in less than a week. *not sorry*. (if you haven't watched it....watch.it.) You'll be hooked. 

Anyways, I have so much work to do with study groups, social events, reading, and so much more!! 

So, what do I do when things get a little crazy and hectic in my head or in my life?! I write them down in list form and prioritize them!) it is *so so* helpful to see my day before me. 

So that's what I did I made a list, and I stopped myself and I realized that there are 24 hours in a day, and I am *not* super woman. ( I know, I was shocked too when I looked in the mirror and there wasn't a giant S on my chest)

Anyways, it seems like this week is going to be a lot of fun but a lot of work. And instead of getting excited and pumped for a busy week I was getting bogged down. (bad Melissa). Turns out all I had to do was take a step back and see that I can accomplish everything in my day when I put my mind to it and I *keep calm and carry on!* 

I am so lucky to have such an amazing life that never has a dull moment. 

Lists have been made, priority checklists have been made, and I am ready to take this week head on! *bring it*

How do you handle yourself when you have a lot to accomplish in a week? 

And remember "Anything is possible with sunshine & a little pink" -Lilly Pulitzer

Keep Calm and Carry On
xoxo
Melissa 

Oh what a weekend this has been! Labor day weekend to me is almost like the end of summer and the beginning of fall trends. (is it sad that I sometimes base seasons changing based off what my wardrobe changes to?) I totally understand that the official day of fall is September 22nd *ahem* my birthday, but I feel like fall weather is right around the corner once labor day passes, and I. can. not. wait. *seriously* 

Anyways, this weekend was a lot of fun and adventure! So, first off, I am sorry *not sorry* that I am going to be posting a lot about how much I just love pumpkin everything. (it's an obsession I can't control). So, I may have had  one *four*  to many Pumpkin Spice Lattes, while I am not complaining I am really hoping my hips aren't slowly expanding. 

So, Saturday I spent the day SLAVING (not an exaggeration) over this lab class that I am taking. It is the biggest struggle, and I just want it to go away. Honestly. The whole thing is just one big disaster. Basically our class is a test guinea pig for a new lab book that is going to be published. So, we get a free lab book out of the deal but, this chick would much rather spend $50 than have to deal with the stress of what is this book trying to tell me. I mean, I am correcting grammar errors and finding spelling mistakes....(are you kidding me?) Anyways, enough of that rant. 

All the essentials to studying, Nail Polish (because why not?), my Lilly agenda, and actual school work...oh and can't forget the Starbucks. (guess what is inside that cup?) 

Also, on Saturday my Momma took me out for a late lunch/dinner and we caught up. I am *slightly* in love with Mexican food so we went to a local Mexican place that has to die for burritos. And I ate all. of. it. along with queso and a diet coke (because I am obviously so concerned about calories.)

I realized that I ate a whole burrito and then thought I should *really* run...but then I just went home to slave over my lab class. (oh the struggle)

Sunday, I had a blast with my boyfriend and made friends with the kitchen. I felt like a housewife in training, you have no idea being a cooking woman is *almost* like the Olympics but with food, and preparation. I made Chicken Cordon Blu and a Olive Oil Parmesean pasta. It received *so much* praise. I have to say it was pretty good (not to brag or anything). Okay, totally bragging, but I think I earned that right! 

The toothpicks held the chicken together and thank goodness for that or else they would not have lasted through the cooking process. (just had to make sure I didn't bite into one and then eat it. *ouch*) 

I then spent the night half working on my lab class and the other half of the night sleeping. (sleep is so good) 

And technically today was still part of my weekend. So, David and I (the boyfriend) went to Krispy Kreame this morning. (Home girl went a little cray, when she saw the fresh doughnuts being made). 

I was way, way to excited to eat these. I may have had one...*three*. Whatever, god made exercise so that we could eat *whatever* we want. So, some form of exercise will be done this week!

Yes, that is a cop car sitting outside of the Krispy Kreame shop...(that's not stereotypical at all or anything) even though it *totally* is. 

OH. Also, how on earth could I forget, I welcomed a new addition to my purse collection! Welcome Kate! I am so excited to use this bag for fall. It is so classic and adorable. (notice all the lists to the top left of the picture, yep that's my life.)

Basically, this was one *amazing* weekend and I am so thankful that it was productive, fun, and relaxing. The perfect 3-day weekend combination! (usually my weekends consist of lots of sitting and t.v watching.) But, this past weekend I was a little more interesting!

What were you up to this weekend?

Keep Calm and Carry On. 

xoxo 

Melissa