It's that time of year!

I will be so happy when this semester is over with! It's not that it's been that bad, I've actually had a fairly good semester. I'm just tired and in need of a break!
I'm sure many of you know how that feels this time of year!

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I have some good news!

Actually, I have a couple of exciting things that are going on...

1. I finally reached 50 followers!!!

Thank you to everyone who reads my blog! I literally couldn't have made it here without you.

I know I've been talking about the giveaway that I would be doing when I hit the big 5-0, but I've decided to wait until a little later in December. Don't worry though, the giveaway is still happening! I just feel like there are SO MANY giveaways going on right now, I want to wait a little while.

It will be well worth the wait!

I'll give you a little hint though...PLAID! Who isn't excited about that?

2. Tonight we had our Princess Family Christmas Dinner with all 7 of the princesses! If you've recently started reading my blog, this is my Alpha Phi family and some of the most wonderful girls I know:)

Here we are!

We decided to go to this wonderful restaurant in town called Hokkaido! Oh my goodness it's amazing! 

Last year, when it was just Katy, Sharyn, and I, we would all by gifts for each other, but now that there are so many of us, we thought Secret Santa might be a better option (and cheaper)! With the price limit set at $15, I think it worked out perfectly. 

I drew Kaitlyn's name! She's standing beside me, on the left!

It was so easy to pick out her gifts because she loves pink and girly things, just like me!

I went to J.CREW and grabbed two pairs of their cute trouser socks and a pink rhinestone headband.

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When we exchanged gifts, I found out that Liz (to my right in the picture) drew my name and had gotten me the most wonderful gift!

Yes, a Lilly Pulitzer tumbler! I am a huge fan of Lilly, but this is an item that I didn't have, but have had my eyes on it for a while! I am in love with this print, especially since it matches my Lilly planner! What a perfect present! Thanks, Liz!

3. This Thursday, Jake and I are going to a Christmas party where everyone dresses Christmassy. (Not sure if that's a real word?!) I'm super excited about this because I've always wanted to go to a "Tacky Christmas" event! A friend of mine is letting me borrow a Christmas vest that she had, so it should be SO much fun!

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4. Friday is Alpha Phi's Semi-Formal (many pictures to come)! This year we're having it at a nice Italian restaurant/bar. This is our last function of the semester! It's gone by so fast!

5. Saturday- I'll be on my way to the Biltmore House in Asheville! I've been wanting to go for years, but just never had the time. I'm so excited to see the decorations, try some great food and just be with the boyfriend for the day:)

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It's going to be a busy, but super fun next couple of days and I can't wait!

I'll be taking all kinds of pictures to document my journey!