I'm an iPhone 5 Owner!

I am beyond excited to announce that I am finally an iPhone owner! Woohoo!

I bought my little Droid Incredible just before Verizon started selling their first edition of the iPhone, and I have felt out of the loop ever since! On Wednesday, I brought out my inner technology nerd and watched the commentary from the Apple conference in San Fran. for what seemed like hours! When they finally announced that you could pre-order the iPhone on the 14th (TODAY!), I knew it was time to make a change. What better birthday present to myself?!

I also gave Verizon a call on Wednesday, just to make sure I was eligible to upgrade, and that everything would go smoothly online. So this morning around 3:15AM...YES, you read that correctly...at 3:15AM, I placed my order for a brand spankin' new white iPhone 5!

via

 My brother is a technological genius and told me that if I wanted to make sure I got one (and the one I wanted), I needed to order as soon as they went on sale, which happened to be 3 o'clock this morning! Boo!

Now the question is, where to find the cutest case?

Here are two of my favorite Emily Ley Cases! 

Rainbow Chevron: $48.00

via

Pool Tile: $48.00

via

Where's your go-to iPhone case resource?!

The Target Red Card!

Have you heard about this brilliant piece of plastic that Target has come out with?

If not, let me introduce you to the Target Red Card!

via

I'm pretty sure I first heard about this card when Dayna shared it with her readers! I was hooked on her words, and last week, I finally got around to getting one!

Here are the specifics:

This card is a 100% debit card, NOT credit! For those that frequent Target every day, that means no interest accumulating, no monthly bill to worry about, none of that!

This card is hooked completely to your debit account and drafts from there, just like your normal debit card! Basically, if you're one of those people that walk into Target and plan on paying with your debit card anyway, this little piece of heaven does the same job, while also giving you a 5% discount on every purchase, (basically no sales tax 24/7) and free shipping online on any item, all the time! 

via

How awesome is that?!

After speaking to someone in customer service, I found out exactly what I needed to snag this card! You can sign up at any register or at the customer service counter with a blank check and your license! Once you answer a couple of questions and sign the dotted line, you're ready to go!

My card should be coming by mail in just a few days! Until then, I have temporary one! I got my 5% discount on the items I bought that day, and will continue to get it on every purchase from now on!

Thanks, Target!

Have you indulged in this Target staple?

Birthday Lust List!

In honor of my 22nd birthday being right around the corner, I thought I'd show a few items I've been lusting over lately!

Just in case any family members are looking for a great gift (hint hint), I'll include the prices too!

The JPK Bucket Tote in Aqua: $165.00
I know these bags have been popular for a while, but I still don't have one! The way I see it there's no better occasion to buy a new bag than your birthday! Is this color not to-die for?!

via

Kate Spade "All Wrapped Up" Stationery: $20.00

I love Kate Spade and I love great stationery! I am a firm believer that you can tell a lot about a person by the type of paper they use! With that said, this set is perfect for me! Pink, gold & bows...I am in love!

via

Etsy Custom Calligraphy Address Stamp: $21.95

I don't think anything could pair better with Kate Spade stationery than a custom address stamp! I have been looking at these for a while, and think they would look amazing on my personal stationery and Christmas cards this year. This item can be found here.

via

Dooney & Bourke 3-Tone Crossbody Bag: $68.00

I already own a black/brown Dooney crossbody, and I use it all the time. This tri-color bag would be a great addition to my wardrobe! How perfect would the orange color be for fall?! Love!

via

Hello Kitty Dots 16oz. Tumbler: $19.00

For a girl that's obsessed with Tumblers and Hello Kitty, this is the perfect gift! I received an email about this product a month or two ago, and have been in love ever since!

via

These are just a few things that I've been crazy about!  If you have any of these beauties, I'd love to hear what you think! 

What are you lusting over lately?

Sweet Like a Song's One Year Blogoversary!

One year ago today, I sat in the dim light of my Boone, North Carolina apartment, nervous, excited, scared and so ready for a change. I'd been thinking about starting a blog for months, even years, but it all came together on September 6th, 2011. After calling my best friend Sharyn on the phone (a blogger herself), I finally had the advice and inspiration that I needed. I pondered the name of my blog for hours, writing them all down on a piece of notebook paper, and saying them in my head. Not only did I want a name that described me and my personality perfectly, but something that when someone stumbled across my blog, they felt welcome and at home. I had no idea what I was doing or how it would turn out, but I was ready to leap and not know where I might land.

That night, I decided on "Sweet Like a Song," after the adorable adage my Mother began telling me as an elementary school student. Her advice was to tell others that my name was "Melody like a song," not to be confused with a collection of other "M" names in my classes. When everyone in college took to this little saying, I knew it had potential. I knew it was something that I wanted to hold onto, and I did.

One year later, I am no longer in college, no longer going to date functions in my sorority, no longer in a relationship, and almost 22 years old, but Sweet Like a Song is still the same. It is a wonderful place that I can come to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to tell others about things going on in my life, to say exactly what I think and hold nothing back....to share my story.

Though I write this little blog as a creative outlet for myself, it would be nothing without its wonderful readers. I continue to be amazed at the people that contact me almost daily, saying that they read my blog and love to hear about what I'm doing, or that it made them want to create a blog themselves. I love hearing that reading Sweet Like a Song inspired them to share their thoughts, just like someone else's blog did for me. Thank you for reading my posts, commenting, and simply being here. I am so thankful to have you, and you continue to make my day.

Sweet Like a Song is truly a home away from home.

In honor of my One Year Blogoversary (as we call it in the blog world), I  thought I would share with you a couple of my most favorite posts over the past year, as well as my very first blog post that you can read here.

My 21st Birthday!

Being on the Homecoming Court!

A Miller Christmas to Remember!

Carolina Cup 2012!

Graduating from College!

My Sweet Sweet Paisley!

I am already looking forward to many more years of wonderful posts, amazing blog friendships and growth for Sweet Like a Song. I hope you'll come along for the ride!

Labor Day Fun!

Thanks to so many great girlfriends, I had the perfect Labor Day this year! 

It started first thing yesterday morning with a trip to the Tanger Outlets with my Mom and Samantha. Samantha (my brother's girlfriend) had never shopped at the outlets in Mebane before, nor had she ever shopped with the two of us, so she was in for an adventure!

We had a great day enjoying the sales at Ann Taylor Loft and J.CREW. We may have even scored a few deals! After about one, when we were tired and starving, we jumped in the car and headed to a nearby Chili's for lunch. It was so much fun having "bonding" time while enjoying a table full of tasty appetizers!

Yumm!

Following lunch, we headed straight for DSW in Greensboro! I've only been in DSW one other time, but this visit, we were on a mission! Samantha, Mama, and I were on the lookout for these black booties:

via

 I've been looking for the perfect shoes to wear with a dress that I bought a week ago, and after enlisting some help from another blogger, (Thanks Emily!) I think these are the ones! Sadly, the Greensboro DSW didn't have them available, but I'm working on getting them from a store in Raleigh, and for 50% off! Keep your fingers crossed!

The fun didn't end there! When we finally got back home, I freshened up for dinner plans with some of my wonderful co-workers! We made our way into downtown Winston-Salem to eat at The Mellow Mushroom!

via

Jessica & Me

 Jenna, Kayla & Kaylee

Jessica, Me (mid-laugh), & Ashleigh!

Then we headed to Krankie's Coffee, a first time for me! I enjoyed an iced mocha with whip cream!

It was an absolutely fabulous day!

and just in case you missed this little gem on Instagram or Twitter this morning...  

 

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day!

I'm gearing up for a day of shopping at the Tanger Outlets with my Mom and my brother's girlfriend Samantha! I can't wait to see what fabulous deals we can find! 

Tonight, a few of the girls I work with are going downtown for dinner and drinks! Interested in following along?

You can find me on Twitter or Instagram: sweetlikeasong!

Expect an exciting post tomorrow on the deals I scored and the night's festivities!

What are you doing on your day off?

Does Age Really Matter?

How much does age really play into a relationship? Can a couple with 10+ years between them really have that much in common? 

I've been in two serious relationships in my life, both of which were with someone no more than one year older than me. I know thirty years ago, it may have been more common to marry someone that was a significant number of years old than you, but what about today?

The other night, I encountered something that is very different for me. Where I'm from, there aren't many "eligible bachelor's," so when I was approached by a customer at the restaurant where I work, I was a little caught off guard. This guy is somewhat of a regular at Sam's, I had seen him before, but I didn't know any details about him, nor had we ever had a conversation. While grabbing drinks for one of my tables, the guy came over, introduced himself, shook my hand and gave me a note with his phone number on it. 

To make a long story short...the next day when I spoke with him over the phone, I found out that he was not 25 or 26 like all of the other waitresses thought...He was 34 years old, a good 13 years older than me! Though he seemed really nice, and I was honored that he wanted to get to know me, the 13 year age difference got me thinking and turned me off a bit. I thought it over, and decided it was best not to get involved. It isn't that 34 is super old, it's just a lot older than me. I feel like someone in their mid-thirties is at a very different stage of their life, than someone that's fresh out of college, and has yet to experience it. 

Thankfully, the situation was handled and no harm was done, but it got me thinking! What are the rules on dating someone that's more than just a few years older or younger than you? Is it accepted/looked down upon?

What do you think?