It’s hard to believe that the unofficial start of summer is rapidly approaching…. I feel like it was The New Year just yesterday (I think I’m getting old….). All that to say, I’m looking forward to the long weekend, a fun hike, relaxing by the pool, and bar-b-queuing with family and friends.  Pretty much my ideal way to spend three days off… and when I think of the perfect weekend, I also imagine an outfit much like today’s…. a casual top, cut-offs, wide brimmed hat, and comfortable slides. It’s quintessential “Don’t bother me, I’m sipping rosé.” In all honesty though, when I stumbled across this adorable top, I knew it would take me all throughout the warmer seasons (which is why I snagged it in the eyelet option as well…). Madewell has pretty much hit a home run with their newest items…. I’m loving everything from the classic designs to the soft pinks and eyelet options…. A few other favorites from their newest collection include this blush hoodie (which I wear all the time), little white dress, petal pink swing tank, coral sweater tank (so cute with cut-offs), and this embroidered stripe blouse.

And, since I’m in a fun state of mind, I thought I’d share 10 things about myself that not many people know (some fun, some silly, and a couple serious…):

1. I was originally a pre-law major in college. After one semester of political science classes, I realized that wasn’t for me and switched to psychology with an english minor.

2. I am deathly afraid of cockroaches (just writing it gives me chills) and sharks (I can feel my breathing getting  shallow, and my heart rate racing, when I go on those snorkeling excursions…I last about 10 minutes in the water).

3. I’m an introvert…. not shy…. an introvert. I prefer sitting on the couch, with a good book, over a night out with a bunch of people…. it took me a while to realize that, but now I choose how I spend my time wisely.

4. I could eat some form of Mexican food everyday. If I had it my way, I’d probably have tacos nightly.

5. I wasn’t always 100% sure I wanted to be a mom. Now, I couldn’t imagine my life without Harper.

6. I once bleached my entire head of hair, without telling my mom. She took it surprisingly well.

7. I hate watching the same movie multiple times (unlike TJ who has watched Titanic and Good Fellows at least 30 times each…..).

8. The worst hangover I’ve ever had was when TJ and I were in France… limoncello, champagne, nightcap bellinis…. and a face-time call to my mom…. again, she took it very well (neither of us have lived that one down).

9. I was more team Backstreet Boys than an N’Sync… and Ryder Strong was my celebrity crush.

10. On a slightly more serious note, by today’s standards, when I was in middle school and high school, I was bullied and it created a fear within me about being misperceived and judged. When I started this blog (11 years after graduating high school), part of it became therapeutic for me. Putting myself out there, and learning to not worry about what people think, has been good for me… so thanks for tagging along on the journey!
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(Outfit Details || Top (wearing XS) | Shorts | Slides (come in 4 colors) | Cardigan (similar) | Hat | Necklace | Sunglasses | Tote | Pom Poms)