My High Fives

Five Favorite Books

1. Suzanne's Diaries for Nicholas- James Patterson

2. True Believer -Nicholas Sparks

3. Safe Haven- Nicholas Sparks

4. Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins

5. The Guardian- Nicholas Sparks

Five Favorite Stores

1. Marshalls

2. Victoria Secret

3. American Eagle

4. Body Central 

5. Rack Room Shoes

Five Favorite Foods

1. Cheese Dip

2. Meatloaf 

3. Deer Tenderloin 

4. Spaghetti

5. Strawberry Cake

Five Favorite Television Shows

1. Texas Women

2. Dance Moms

3. Duck Dynasty 

4. Sweet Home Alabama

5. The Secret Life of the American Teenager

Five Countdowns

Days until:

1. My One Year Anniversary- 20

2. School Gets Out- 33 (school days)

3. I get my permit- 56

4. Beach with Tyler- 68

5. Birmingham, Alabama- 87

Butterfly Tattoos.

Today = picture + caption day!!

For my 18th birthday.. I am getting a butterfly tattoo.

Period. & I totally love everything about this tattoo (size, location, etc.)

Maybe I'll get bigger bling too? ;)

Toilets & Flower Girls

Jeez. This morning was scary. My iPhone 4 fumbled into the toilet. Heart attack? Yes. Did my Otter Box save my life? Heck yes. But after I left for school, all was smooth sailing. Except for when Shim and Emmie Lou got in a fight, and Shim pulled out a fluff of Emmie's hair. Ashton and I were like mother's at preschool!! 

& guess who gets to be the flower girl?? Moi!!! My Aunt Alicia is soon to be engaged!♥

Especially when you go with your boyfriend. Seven days with Tyler Brown at Ocean Lakes.

Adventure waiting to happen...♥(;

Happy Hump Day!!!

Get humpin'...(;

What's In Your Mailbox??

The three James Patterson novels I purchased Friday evening, that's what!


I was so excited when I checked the mailbox this afternoon to discover my new books had arrived! I got three James Patterson novels, "Sunday's at Tiffany's", "Suzanne's Diaries for Nicholas", and "Sam's Letters to Jennifer", off eBay for around 8 bucks, for all three! Although I have already read "Suzanne's Diaries for Nicholas", I couldn't pass up the offer for that good of a price! 'S.D.F.N' is by far one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is just all around a great novel!! I highly recommend you put it on your summer reading list if in fact you have no read it! I now have two copies, if anyone who knows me personally wishes to borrow one. 

I was sad when I realized I had a ton of homework, therefore I couldn't crack open "Sunday's at Tiffany's" quite yet. But trust me, it will not be long!! 


Don't you just love books???!♥

Happy Reading

&

Happy Pre-Hump Day!!

Sunday Night Blues

Today... was a good day. I thank the good Lord above for allowing good days to happen. It seems they always come about right when we need them most. 


Went grocery shopping with Michelle, Tyler's mom, this morning. Tyler, his older brother, and Dad were on their way home from Carolina Beach, so Michelle & I were shopping to prepare a yummy lunch upon request. I was really excited that I was getting to see Tyler when he got home. (:  We served big juicy burgers, and I must say they were close to the best I've ever had. And I made my aunt's Strawberry Shortcake.. yum! Needless to say, my laziness and Tyler's sunburn made for a good afternoon spent talking. I must throw in that he is so sweet, and I am so honored to be 'his girl.'


At 8:00pm, I was headed back to Wal-Mart. On the way there I decided to make a meal plan for this week. I have noticed that if I make a schedule of what I want to prepare for dinner, it is more likely to get done than if I just buy random stuff thinking I will fix it.So, here it is...


Monday: Southwest Three Cheese Chicken with Velveeta Shells&Cheese
Tuesday: Shrimp Alfredo with Garlic Toast
Wednesday: Meatloaf with green beans (maybe)
Thursday: Salmon with Scalloped Potatoes 
Friday: Homemade Pizza


 I also decided, at my hair appointment Thursday that I was going to switch shampoos, and hair products when the ones I have run out. I had previously been using Herbal Essences 'Tousle Me Softly,' but my hair never seemed to feel clean. I have recently start using Aussie mousse and gel. It left my hair feelings gunky and super unclean. I made the switch tonight, buying TRESemme 'Naturals' shampoo and conditioner.. I love it! Only one use and there is a visible difference!! I plan on using there mousse when my other runs out! I chose TRESemme because my stylist told me that TRESemme, along with Nexxus, used to be 'salon' brands before they were bought out. So they are salon quality at 'Wal-Mart!' SCORE! 


I am currently experiencing 'Sunday Night Blues'... my spring break is over! I didn't accomplish near what I had planned.Looking at the positives however, I got to spend time with people whom I love to death & I got Emmie Lou. Peace, Love, & Happiness Bunnies!♥


PS: I finished "True Believer" by Nicholas Sparks!!! It is one of my favorites for sure. But then again, I have yet to read a Nicholas Sparks novel that didn't tug at my heart strings! If you see this at the bookstore, or come across it at any other point.. don't turn down the chance to open the pages and start reading! Truly a great, great book! 

Little Bit of Life

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! This, my friends, is a recap of the day in the life of Rachel!

First, I have to share my two life lessons I learned today:

1: My purpose in life is picking rabbit poop out of a feed bowl. Yes, my rabbit poops in her feed bowl. She is so lazy, she sits in it while she eats... resulting in poop landing in her poor feed. 
2: If you are an non-drinker, or underage, & you know you will be spending the evening among intoxicated adults... bring a book to read. Just do it. 

Wake up.

Dress myself in proper turkey hunting attire.

Gather necessities.

Ride in the truck. 

Walk to ground-blind.

Sit & freeze. 

Read "True Believer" by Nicholas Sparks♥

Shoot twice at a turkey, failing to kill it both times. 

Watch Dad fail to shoot and kill a turkey once.

Start crying because I thought I disappointed my dad.

Be grumpy while returning home.

Go see my wittle wabbit!

Read "True Believer" by Nicholas Sparks♥

Eat 'brunch'

Go pick strawberries and get mulch.

Return home.

Water flowers outside.

Lay on deck & read "True Believer" by Nicholas Sparks♥

Entertain guest who came to meet Emmie Lou.

Go with Ashton to look at rabbits.

Go back to Ashton's, without a rabbit.

Call a billion people asking if they have rabbits.

Go home.

Prepare myself for an evening on the lake. 

Go on the lake. 

Go get 75 chicken wings. 

Eat.

Read "True Believer" by Nicholas Sparks♥ on the boat. Double score.

Chat while reading. 

Freeze to death, while reading, as I am tuning out drunken amusement. 

Finally get home. 

Draw a hot bath.

Read. 

Quick Shower. 

In Process: blogging...

Anyone want to trade places for a day?? I am no Kardashian or Hilton... but I do live an active life. It isn't always beautiful or charming like myself, ( ;] ) but, boredom is not in my vocabulary. 

Ashton finally got her rabbit, well bunny, which she named 'Shim.' Tyler caught come unique fish at the beach. I miss him terribly but am glad he is having a good time. Luckily I get to see him tomorrow when he gets home! I also got to witness a gorgeous High Rock Lake sunset during my cruise. Blessed? Yes♥

Also, I highly recommend any & every Nicholas Sparks book!! James Patterson's Suzanne's Diaries for Nicholas is a tear-jerker that is on my 'all-time-favorite' list. Last night I ordered Sam's Letters to Jennifer and Sunday's at Tiffany's by James Patterson and the movie of Suzanne's Diaries for Nicholas! I'll admit I am a nerd who loves to read and I cannot wait until my purchases arrive, will surely make my whole month!! What can I say? I am just a hopeless romantic dreaming of a fairy tale future. 

PS: For those supporters of my relationship, yesterday, Friday 13th, happened to be Tyler and I's 11 month anniversary !!! YAY♥ I cannot wait for our one year celebration...lets just say I have a lot up my sleeve :)

Beautiful Sunset!!

My Handsome Man & His Not-So-Handsome Fish!!

& Last, But Not Least... SHIM!

Ashton better find out the sex of this rabbit..

or else Shim and Emmie Lou will not have play dates.

If it tried to 'hump' my poor baby I'd have to hurt it. 

Happy, well, EVERYTHING ♥

The Cheese to My Danish

Cream Cheese Danish

Here it is folks!! My famous homemade cream cheese danish recipe! Bone Appetite :)

These ingredients needed, brand does not matter

- 2 rolls of crescent rolls

-one 'block' of cream cheese

**Also need cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top & vanilla extract if desired!

1) Preheat oven to time on crescent roll can (375 F)

2) Mix cream cheese & 1 cup of sugar (splenda) together in bowl

Important: Do not unroll crescents!

3) Roll out full sheet of crescents

4) Spread Cream Cheese & sugar mixture evenly across crescent roll 'sheet'

**Today I was only making 'half' of one... so I only used 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 of the block of cream cheese. Then I spread half the crescent rolls out, spread the mixture, then covered with the other half. I make the smaller version if I am just making it for myself. 

5) Spread the other roll, or other half, over top of the mixture. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar! 

Sorry for the poor quality photo!

6) Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on your oven

7) After it is done, add a little more cinnamon sugar. You can never have too much!

*Make sure it is cooled, or your 'mixture' will run everywhere, which will make it "Cream Cheese Danish Soup!"

& your done! 

**Spatulas work best for cuttings & serving!

Happy Eating!♥