New York, New York... HERE I COME!

It's official, NYC and I will FINALLY meet!!! I just booked my flight this morning and what better time to be in the big apple than on New Years Eve?! Words cannot contain my excitement :)
A monumental THANK YOU to THIS GIRL for making this trip a possibility. I could not think of a better person to ring in the new year with! :)

And in honor of my NYE in NYC:

"Nothing beats New York on New Years Eve."- Robert De Niro

I have a feeling you're right Bobby.

well look who it is...

I'M BACK! 

What a great vaca :) 

But I must say that I am extremely happy to be back home with my aussie mates.

And of course to talk to you lovely people! There where so many times I wanted to tell you guys about all the many gorgeous ((and crazy)) things I got to see.

However, just because I am back doesn't mean life has slowed down one bit!

{That's how it should be, right?}

Tonight I am off to the city to see some dinosaurs, naked people dancing, listen to up-and-coming DJ's, and if I'm lucky... Get some serious body painting done. 

Go check it out!

And for all those that love their facey... Go see some rockin' photos.

Also, stay tuned this week to upcoming posts. I have SO MUCH to tell/show you guys :) 

Until next time my beautiful friends!

A rough draft for 2011

So, as a lot of you know, a CRAZY snow storm has overtaken a few states in the USA... I'm lucky enough to be apart of those few states. So, as I sit here locked away and catching a touch, no a lot, of cabin fever I let my mind start drifting to what is up ahead in 2011......

MAN! It's a pretty sight.

*keep in mind this is still a rough draft, not all the plans are finalized... YET*

(you might also recognize a time line like this one below from 

Ms. Valerie's post here and even here. Yes, I am copying inspired.) 

• Leave for Australia in 10 days! (HOLY CRAP)

• Do lots and lots and lots of traveling and adventuring while I'm there. 
• June 26th: Return!
• July: KC bound for a girls weekend with this hottie. FINALLY!!!

• Beginning of August: Vegas bound with this fine lady! 

• End of August: Start senior year... WHAT?! 
• October: Washington DC bound with my momma! 

•  December: NYC bound to visit this sexy lady!! Another FIANLLY!

• December/January ring in the New Year, NYC style!!!

Hope you have all enjoyed looking ahead as much as I have... 

{You can totally tell how cooped up I feel right now can't you?!}

Looking the part... And trying not to freak out about it

So, my departure date keeps getting closer and closer (FEB 12TH!!!) and I am starting to get hit with the reality of it all. One of the major reality checks: PACKING. 

Holy guacamole. And not the good kind either. Everytime I think about it I start to hyperventilate. I am one of those "over-packers". I admit. I am. And it honestly hasn't been a problem (k, maybe a nuisance) but never a problem.. until now. 

Friends, I'm going to be MOVING to Australia and I am being told that my luggage MAX= 2. TWOOOOOOOO. Like, one then two.. done. 

Do you know how hard that is going to be be?! To move somewhere with just two bags. I could take up a full luggage just carrying my dang shoes! (heels and boots take up a lot of room you know)

It's also summer there, so having to look at snow outside my window then picture hopping off the plane to sunshine and beaches.. That's a little odd too. 

And honestly, what the heck does an Australian wear anyway!??!

So yeah.. You can see my problem. 

Luckily, I have people like The Sartorialist, Suitcase Secrets, Passports and Prada, and the Fancy Flea to help guide me through my packing/dressing endeavors! 

 

Any of my amazing readers have any packing tips?! Or any of my other Aussies out there wanna give me a few pointers?! I AM ALL EARS!

I've Returned...

... After one amazing week of the beach, tanlines, dominoes, club specials, good grub, red dirt country music, running on the beach at sunrise, countless pictures, shopping, karaoke, laying in bed with the best friend reminiscing the night before, and just a touch of vandalism... I'm home. 

And now, I'm Arkansas bound. In search for a new (or old) job, begin my Australia preparations, and to enjoy the last two weeks left of my summer vacation before classes start. Holy moly, where does the time go?

And I'm Leaving...

...On a jet plane.
Vacation time is here folks, and it's about time. (does celebration dance)

• Swimsuits, check.
• Beach/plane reads, check.
• Overpacked bag, check.
• Boarding pass, check.
• Ready to have one amazing week, check!

See you in a in week! 

Countdown...

In officially ONE WEEK from today, 

I will be frolicking around on the beach with my best friend and a yummy drink in one hand 

and a good book in another. 

Life doesn't get much better than that. 

*Blissful sigh*

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD

Plane Ticket-$400

Lunch w/Hippies and women with armpit hair-$20

Outlet Mall Purchases- (too much $$$)

Spending the weekend in an amazing city with an even more amazing friend... Priceless.

There are some things money can't buy, for everything else, there's Austin Texas. 

I'm home!!! 

Here are just a few pics from the trip. It was an amazing one this year and an even better homecoming! Hope everyone had an amazing 4th :)

I just found out there's no such thing as a real world. Just some lie you've got to rise above.