School Has Gotten The Best of Me

I have been severely lacking in my blogging skills recently because the Fall semester has begun and school has been kicking my butt. I hope to soon get back to regular posting but in the meantime here's a video about why I am allowing school to take over my life. So I can do this....

What are you passionate about?

xoxo

Triple Birthday Presents

 For some reason the majority of my friends seen to have been born all around the same time. So much that I am going to a triple birthday dinner for some of my best friends. I know buying presents can sometimes be a challenge so I decided to share with you guys what I got in hopes of inspiring any future gift-giving.

Gift #1: Coffee loving, fashionista
Total: $15 minus the gift card

• Amelie Paris Headband-Ross
• Starbucks Gift card-$15
• DEI (Dennis East International) brand Mug- Ross
• With Love From CA Laser Cut Cross-body bag- Pacsun 

Gift #2: That friend that is into all the latest trends
Total: $15

• Betsy Johnson Nerdy Pug Triangle Wristlet- Ross
• ETC! by Rue 21 Sunflower headband  - Rue 21           http://www.rue21.com/store/jump/product/Sunflower-Rope-Headband/0117-000080-0001663

 Gift #3: That friend that loves pink and sparkles.
Total: $20

• ETC! by Rue21  I phone 4 USB car charger-Rue 21    http://www.rue21.com/store/jump/product/Dreamcatcher-iPhone-4-Car-Charger-Set/0127-001537-0002008
• Victoria's Secret Love Spell Shimmer Lotion- Victoria's Secret                   https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/vs-fantasies-bodycare-specials/love-spell-ultra-moisturizing-hand-and-body-cream-vs-fantasies?ProductID=166487&CatalogueType=OLS
• Totally Random  "Follow Your Heart" room decor- Ross

*Every Ross store carries different items so most of my purchases are unique but they can be found in other places. I provided links for the items that I could find websites for if you are interested.

Side-note: My apologies for the lack of posts but Summer B finals and packing have gotten the best of me. I will soon be back to regular posting.

Snowing in July!?

I recently took a quick trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando! I have actually been there quite a few times but this trip to Hollywood Studios had a fun new attraction. For the summer months they have added some temporary Frozen attractions. From a Frozen sing-along show (you know everyone was belting "Let It Go") to a real ice skating rink. Oh, and Do you wanna build a snowmaaaan? You can do that too! It was pretty great to experience since that is probably the closest Floridians will ever get to seeing snow here. It was quite a fun trip where I got to act like a tacky tourist for the day! Here are a couple pictures to get you into the summer holiday spirit! 

Let's play Where's Lissamarie? Whoever finds me first gets 100 points! 

Summer Avocado Smoothie

This is a drink I've been absolutely loving this summer! It has three simple ingredients and it's sure to be a lovely poolside treat for you this summer. 

Sidenote: I hate avocados and am still in love with this smoothie.

Ingredients

• 2 Large avocados (or 4 small ones)
• 2/3 cup of Condensed Milk
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 1 cup of crushed ice

Toss them all in your blender and enjoy! 

The measurements don't have to me exact. Feel free to add more or less to your liking.

Summer Getaway

I just wanted to share some pictures from a recent trip I took to the Smokey Mountains. If these views don't make you feel at peace I don't know what will. It was a great escape to just admire natural beauty.

 Enjoy and Happy Monday!

 Take some time this summer to relax and enjoy the beauty around you.

Lissamarie

Get to know me!

I think I should begin by telling you a little bit about myself. I am a nineteen year old girl living in the sunshine state since my birth in 1995. Jesus is my savior and I hope my life reflects that.I attend the wonderful University of Florida (GO GATORS) and am going into my sophomore year in hopes of becoming an Occupational Therapist... I think. I mean I have changed my major three times, oops. I guess that's the luxury of being young right? Speaking of young, I hope to forever stay that way. I think the joy of being carefree and full of hope is too precious to let go of . Anyways, I am raking my brains for things to tell you about myself because their doesn't seem to be many extraordinary things about me so I will instead tell you random details about my life in hopes that it will make you feel like we know each other on a whole other level...

• I am 100 percent Colombian though I have lived in the USA my whole life, and yes yo hablo Español.
• I went to Europe last summer and fell in love with London and hope to live their some day.
• I am the youngest of three sisters.
• I played lacrosse for two years in high school but quit because I'm extremely noncompetitive.
• I won the senior superlative for "Most Adventurous" although I'm not 100 percent sure what that really means nor how I won. 
• I'm addicted to Chocolate... and Netflix and purses.
• I used to love writing when I was little but then hated it when they made me write about specific things for school. I'm hoping this blog will help me love it again.
• I LOVE Winnie the Pooh
• I really, really want to go to Antarctica.
• I am a proud believer that life is too short to be unhappy. 
• I love doing my hair.
• I don't wear make-up on a daily bases and up until I went to college I didn't own any.
• I have one adorable, naughty mini Schnauzer 
• I am a proud believer that life is too short to be unhappy.

That's just some tidbits I could think of for now. Hope you enjoyed getting to know me better and if you have any questions leave a comment below!

Don't forget to smile!

-Lissamarie

(wel)Come one, (wel)Come all!

A little over a year ago I decided to start this anonymous blog and about six months later is where it ended. It was about six posts long and keeping my anonymity meant limiting my posts. I have since then deleted my previous posts and decided to bear it all by relaunching and reinventing my blog. I can't promise extreme adventures or mind-blowing new thoughts but I can promise to be honest and take you along on this little thing we call life. I am not sure where this will take me but at the very least I will have my thoughts and memories captured in print and maybe even make some new internet friends. I hope you stick around and see where this takes us..

-Lissamarie