Media Fast

I know I'm smiling in the picture below, but I am SO not smiling right now.

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Ok, that was a tad overdramatic I know.

I am being forced to take  a blog break for 3 days.

Actually, a computer/phone/technology break.

Let me explain.

I'm in a Communications class, and one of our projects is that we have to take a Media Fast.

Takin' a break from all things media-related.

This project is meant to show us how much we depend on social media resources and how well we can cope without them. I can already tell you I'm not going to cope very well.

But at least it will open up some free time for me, and make me bored enough to do my homework.

My Media Fast includes the following:

-I'm not allowed to use my phone. AT ALL. No calls, texts, emails, and I can't even use my alarm on it

-No computer unless absolutely necessary to turn in homework

-No internet browsing/pretend shopping

-No television, hulu, netflix, movies

-No going out to the movies

-No camera/picture taking

-No instagram, twitter, youtube

-No facebook

-No emails

-No blog

:(

BUT.
You know what?
Imma try and make the best of it!

I will try to complete the following during my fast:
-Practice my singing & piano playing
-Write a handwritten letter to my bff Sterling
-Deep clean the apartment
-Study & take my two tests by Tuesday
-Catch up on school reading
-Exercise/go to a Zumba class
-Donate/sell clothes I don't wear
-Take an inventory of what clothing I have, and what I would like to get for spring
-Sort paperwork stack in the kitchen
-Finish my burlap lampshade
-Organize/decorate the office

I know I'll probably get about 3-4 of these things done, but it's always good to have a list of choices. 

Dress, Belt:Ross//Flats: Forever 21//Necklace: Anthropologie {gift}//Coat: Forever 21 {Valentine's gift from Ryan!} 

So that is the jist of it all.
I'll see you all soon!

Don't go just yet though, I have a present for you all :)

I just finished the sixth installment of "The Story of Us", and it's sitting in my 'lil post folder.
I'll have Ryan post it for me in a day or two when you all start having Brios withdrawals.

Love you all dearly, and I'll see you on the other side and tell you allll about it!

<3 Bri

P.S. Can I have just a little bragging moment? The white coat above, Ryan picked out all by himself and gave it to me as one of my surprise Valentines presents. How cute is he!?
He went to Forever 21, loved the shape and stitching of the coat, thought I could wear it through Winter and Spring and picked it up for me. Gosh, I'm so lucky.

Stylish Blogger Award

Just wanted to thank Melina at "Only a Flight Away" for giving me this award!

Definitely makes me feel all warm fuzzies on the inside :)

Requirements:

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.

2. Share 7 things about yourself

3. Award 7 bloggers you recently started following

4. Contact them about the award.

7 Things About Me:
1. I check the expiration date on EVERYTHING.
I'm a nazi about expiration dates, one day past the date on the box/gallon, I won't eat/drink it.
{A bad experience with egg nog in 6th grade caused this neuroticism}

2. My favorite pair of jeans are dark wash, bootcut/skinny jeans from Fossil.
That I've had since sophomore year of high school.
{That's about 5-ish years now}

3. I love love love the sun!
I can't imagine living anywhere long term where it snows half the year.

4. Growing up I had two 'lil businesses.
Bri's Jewelry started when I was in 4th grade.
And Juicy Purses in middle school, where I made purses & wallets out of Kool-Aid Jammer packages!

5. I love getting in and playing sports.
I was on the Varsity Tennis team for a couple of years, and loved it!
Need to get in shape for this summer!

6. I am a trained basketball referee.
I have officiated men's basketball games as well as Junior Jazz.
{Lil 1st and 2nd graders}

7. I'm 5'3, size 8, but have some serious curves.
Ryan calls me his fun-size wife.
Like mini fun size candy :)

7 New Stylish Blogs I'm Following:

A Sparkly Silver Lining
An American Girl Doll
Awkward Girls
Glam or Sham
Life's Golden Moments
Pink Peonies
S'LK

Some outfits from this week :)

<3 Bri

5 Lovely Little Things

So I've known Jessica from the verrry beginning. Before she became such a blogger superstar!
I asked her to write out 5 lovely little things about herself, seeing as how the name of her blog is...
you guessed it, Lovely Little Things :)


Have fun reading! She is uber cute!
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Hi Breezy Days readers :)

I'm so happy to be posting on Bri's blog today - she's awesome don't you think?!

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Anyway, I'm Jessica & I blog over at Lovely Little Things.

I haven't been blogging for too long, but I'm already in love with it (oh yes..IN love ;))

I use Lovely Little Things to keep creative no matter how busy I
get, to appreciate my life, and to meet other bloggers who inspire me. There
really is no limit to what you’ll find on my blog. I like to share things that inspire me, product reviews, Pinterest finds (who doesn't love some Pinterest?!), organization ideas, good books I read or
music I listen to, my triumphs and failures, fun pictures from my everyday life
- anything and everything creative. I hope that by continuing with Lovely
Little Things that I will discover lots of fun new things about myself (and the
not so fun things, too) so that I can grow as a person, and maybe even inspire
one or two people along the way! Come visit and let’s do life together!

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Today I want to share with you guys 5 lovely things that make me happy :)

one.

Getting snail mail (excluding bills and junk mail, obviously)! I just love checking my mailbox and seeing a little package or letter. Brightens my day right up :) It's nice to know that some people still take the time to handwrite letters in this social media-driven world that we live in. 

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two.

Going on coffee dates. Is that a lame one? I hope not. There is nothing I love more than meeting up with an old friend that I haven't seen in awhile and just pouring our hearts out over a good cup of coffee. I'm a talker, so my coffee dates tend to be 3+ hours. Fun fact: I collect coffee mugs. Send me one and I'll love you forever ;)

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three.

Arriving at my destination and turning my car off right as the song that is playing ends. Perfect timing at its finest! Sometimes I even try to drive slower so that this will happen. I'm a little weird, I know.

four.

Waking up and realizing that I still have a few more hours to sleep. It's probably better to sleep through the night, but I love waking up, looking at the clock and seeing that I get to sleep a little longer. Kinda makes me feel like I've defeated time or something? I do a silent happy dance as I drift back to sleep actually. Now if only I had a bed that looked like this I'd be set...

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five.

This is probably cheating, because I incorporated 5 things in this one. That's okay - I just love a lot of stuff! Anyway this is a picture of my grandma, my boyfriend & wine (both which make me happy), my best friend & my little kitten. :)

I hope you guys stop by my blog & say hello!

Thanks again for having me, Bri!
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Go on over to Jessica's blog and check out my "Inspired By" outfit post on her blog!