Who doesn't love a good surprise party? I'm a huge fan of planning surprises and parties, so when Samantha asked me to help her plan a surprise party for our friend Shelby's graduation, I was absolutely in. As everyone misses out on milestone events like high school and college graduations, birthdays and more due to …
Spring 2020 Graduation Photos
I've always loved photography. While I'm no expert, I do enjoy taking photos as a hobby. One way I love to use this hobby is through graduation photos for friends. It started when I took my best friend Samantha's graduation photos, and I've been taking grad photos ever since. I've compiled some of my favorites …
Mayo Turns Two!
It's Cinco de Mayo and also Mayo's birthday! My perfect baby is TWO years old now. I cannot believe that I've had this baby for almost two years now. She came into my life at the perfect time, and we've been having adventures, snuggles and plenty of playtime since the day I got her. She …
Graduation Photos
When I graduated from the University of Tennessee in December, I never got the chance to share my graduation pictures! With the excitement of graduation and starting a new job, I didn't spend a lot of time on social media or my computer. Now that I have some free time, here's a round-up of my …
Working in Healthcare
So much has happened since the last time I updated my blog. I graduated college, started a new big-girl job, picked up a few new hobbies, learned a whole lot about myself and more. I spent an insane amount of time with my dog and my best friend, and I truly grew into a happier …
Daily Eats: Quarantine Edition
Since we're all going crazy staying home right now, I figured it'd be a great time to share some of the recipes that I love! Go through the day with me as I share what I ate for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast I started the day not really knowing what I wanted to eat …
What to do on flights
With technology and Wi-Fi constantly at our fingertips, it's almost impossible to go more than a few minutes without checking our social media accounts, news feeds, blogs, messages and so many other things the internet provides. So, what do we do when we have to disconnect and spend an hour (or 20) in a confined …
Struggle
This International Women's Day I want to share my story. Everyone faces struggles every day. Some face more than others. Some are fortunate to have very few. Some choose blissful ignorance over acknowledgment. Some face their issues head-on. Some don't even realize that their situation can change. Some try and try again to change, and …
So what is public relations?
Usually, when I say my major is public relations, I get a blank stare and the question, "So what do you do with that major?" For everyone that doesn't know, I'm here to set the record straight and to briefly explain public relations. Public Relations Defined Public relations is about building relationships, advocating for an …
Let’s Break the Ice
Let me take you back to school. The professor is standing in front of the class on syllabus day, and you correct him when he calls your full name and not your nickname—this is the fifth time you've corrected a professor today—while you get ready for the dreaded icebreaker games. Every year, without fail, professors …

