#BlogEverydayInMay: Day 14

 the splendid things in life.
--The morning dew on a fresh bloomed flower.

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--Songs that bring you back to great moments in your life.

--Laughing so hard you don’t even make any noise.

--That instant when the thing you didn’t understand suddenly makes complete sense.

--Kissing someone and smiling at the same time.

--Waking up, realizing it’s the weekend, curling up for another 30 minutes of sleep

--The bittersweet feeling of finishing a really good book.

--Finally getting to sleep in your own bed after being away for a few weeks.

--Seeing a best friend you haven’t seen in awhile and picking up right where you left off.

--Seeing two elderly madly in love, a sight of love that has surpassed the tests of time.

--When the song on the radio ends right as you pull into the driveway.

--Hearing a song that seems written on exactly what’s happening in your life right now.

--That weightless feeling you get after a good cry and knowing you’ll be okay.

--Finding money in a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in a while.
--Being called beautiful when you don’t have any makeup on.

--Hanging around the house in your pajamas all day long.

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--Sitting outside during a thunderstorm. The sound of the thunder, the flash of lightning and the smell of rain to remind you of the beauty of nature.

--Watching snowflakes fall while cuddling by a toasty fire with cocoa.
--Turning the page of a calendar to a month full of things you're looking forward to.

I need to stop harping on the negatives in life and start embracing the positives.

It truly is the little things in life.

What stirs you?

Create a Match.com Summer Singles Event and Win big!

Wishing a very happy one year anniversary to Stir on Match.com! Now let's celebrate! In my opinion, Online dating is far more widely accepted nowadays. Stir is Match.com's answer to offline events, offering a wide range of activities to Match.com members around the country ranging from large-scale happy hours at popular venues, to more intimate events like tequila tastings and DJ lessons!

Match.com'sStir, offline singles events for Match.com members, is celebrating its one-year anniversary! In just one year…Match has hosted 2,850 events – broken down, that’s 14 events each day, 75 events a week, 320 events per month! Match has collaborated with over 1,200 venues and partners, including House of Blues, Banana Republic, Sur la Table and Warrior Dash, along with local gems in each city. Match is throwing singles events in over 80 cities across America – including events in Anchorage and Honolulu! Over 225,000 singles have attended a Stir event to date!

In celebration of the Stir anniversary, Match.com is offering the opportunity for singles to create their own Stir events, and if their event is chosen, to work with Match Stir event planners to bring it to life!

Visit Match.com’s “What Stirs You?” Contest Page, now through Tuesday May 28th, 2013 and tell Match.com what you think would make for the perfect singles events to be entered to win. Entries will be judged based on quality, creativity, uniqueness and geographical relevance.

The selected winner will have their idea re-created by the Match.com Stir Events team in their city, and will receive an invitation to attend the event along with ten of their singles friends – all at no charge! In addition, the winner will also receive a free six-month Match.com subscription.

So what are you waiting for? Go enter to win big!

National Women's Health Week + Pinterest Contest

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bedsider.org.
Keep on reading if you're interested in winning $200 to Amazon, Bloomingdale's, Apple, Etsy, or American Express!
Did you know May 12-18 is National Women's Health Week?
Bedsider.org is operated by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, a private non-profit organization, and is not funded by pharmaceutical companies or the government. Provides free resources encouraging women to take an active role in your reproductive health. Set reminders to take your birth control & for appointments with your physicians.

Right now, 7 in 10 pregnancies among unmarried women 18-29 are described by women themselves as unplanned. Bedsider is a tool for women to learn about their birth control options, better manage their birth control, and in the process avoid getting pregnant until they’re ready. Bedsider.org offers women unbiased advice on how and where to find birth control and shares news, views, real stories and even a weekly column based around sex and birth control.
Here's a peek at what I keep in my bedside drawer. Kindle Fire, Lotion, Chocolate, Chapstick, Journal, and of course birth control.
Giveaway time! Win $200 to Amazon, Bloomingdale's, Apple, Etsy, or American Express!
“What’s In Your Bedside Drawer?” Pinterest contest.

• Follow Bedsider.org on Pinterest.
• Create your own Pinterest board titled, “What’s in My Bedsider Drawer?”
• Repin this rules pin found here and at least one Bedsider’s 15 contest images found here from their board titled, “What’s in My Bedsider Drawer?” Be sure to tag each pin with the hashtag, #BedsideDrawer .
• Pin at least 5 additional images to represent your ideal bedside drawer. Tag each pin with the hashtag, #BedsideDrawer .
• Share your board’s URL on the Bedsider’s Facebook page here. Make sure to enter by 11:59 PM PST on May 29, 2013!

Every girl has that bedside drawer that holds the bedroom essentials: their Kindle, a pair of reading glasses, sexy lingerie. – whatever fits their personality. No matter what your drawer says about you, there’s birth control that will fit right in. Find the best method for your routine and style at Bedsider.org.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bedsider.org.

To My Mother, My Rock.

And now for our go to "kiss-on-cheek" picture!

Speak Now "I am Beautiful" Link-up + $100 Giveaway!

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  Happy May Speak Now friends, both new and old! 

Today is an exciting day for Speak Now

Today, some fabulous ladies have teamed up to link up and tell you that you're beautiful. 

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We believe in your dreams + passions. We believe in you. 

Today we want you to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you're beautiful.

Identify what makes you feel beautiful. Make this feeling an obligation in your life.

Today we are here to remind you that you can do anything.

Today and everyday, you are lovely, you are perfect, you are bold, you are unique.

Today and every day- you are beautiful!

Speak Now is a women empowerment organization 

built around the philosophy that self-love, self-respect, + self-confidence will make you beautiful.

We empower. We create. We educate. We inspire.

Link your blog up to connect with other bloggers who believe in the empowerment of women and help us spread awareness about the importance of women empowerment!

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So link up, enter our giveaway, take a look at some of our blogging friends, and share our mission with your friends, family, and fellow blogging community. 

We are an online community designed to believe in you.

Today, we want you to join our movement. 

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#BlogEverydayInMay Day 7

The things I'm most afraid of...

Pnigophobia: 

Fear of Suffocation.

 Atelophobia:

Fear of imperfection. Of never being good enough.

Galeophobia: 

Fear of Sharks. It takes a lot of coaxing to get me into the ocean that’s for sure.

Monophobia: 

Fear of solitude or being alone.

Atychiphobia: 

Fear of failure.

Rollercoasters:

No Latin phobia for this guy)

Maniaphobia:

 Fear of insanity. Only because I have to deal with some pretty insane people in my life ;)

Basophobia: 

Fear of falling. Down stairs, off a cliff, you name it.

Spa Basket #Giveaway - 2 winners!

All About Gifts & Baskets is giving away a Spa Gift Basket (up to an $80 value) to two lucky winners! Each winner will be able to choose their favorite from over 40 lovely designs.

Spa baskets are a great gift for any occasion.  Whether you know someone who is celebrating a birthday or needs a little pick-me-up while feeling under the weather, a spa basket is a wonderful way to show you care.  If you'll be attending a bridal or baby shower any time soon, the mom-to-be or bride-to-be will surely appreciate a little pampering during their busy planning. Our generous sized bath items will ensure that your gift will bring them joy over and over again.

This contest is open to the 48 Contiguous States 18 years of age or older! Winners are picked randomly. Giveaway ends at midnight EST on May 19, 2013.  winners will be announced by May 26, 2013.

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Cheers to 21 years >>> Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Putting together my 21 favorite things giveaway in the midst of finals this week so bear with me! There will be tons of Starbucks, Victoria's Secret, Jewelry, nail polish, and so much more up for grabs! Get excited!

psttt. 2 days left to use promo: 21years for 50% off ANY ad in honor of my birthday!

I'd say last night was a success...

ps. My real birthday is May 6th if ya wanna wish me a happy one ;)

pps. Resuming #BlogEverydayInMay tomorrow dishing on my blog crush!

#BlogEverydayInMay Day 3

Things that make me uncomfortable

socks in bed orange juice pulp the rubbery texture of scallops talking about myself and my accomplishments, ie. interviews the sound of gum smacking racist/intolerant people the thought of slicing my leg with a razor surprises lip gloss...or having anything on my lips, period trying to decide who pays on a date being late pooping in public restrooms navigating my way in a new place poor grammar outty belly buttons small, claustrophobic places being "disconnected" technologically drugs smoking spontaneity vulnerability the future the unknown change

$800 Amazon Giveaway!

Celebrating Moms

Mom's are great right? I love mine for all the support, love, and compassion she's given me over my 21 years of life. Now why not celebrate her?

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Giveaway Time!

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