I strive to update you all on my personal life; whether it be a quick insta post or a blog rant, I love sharing little moments of my life so I thought I would update you today on the current happenings of my life.

holy moly guacamole I have zero idea how as of August 14 I will be a senior in high school. life is truly crazy in how fast it slips away from you. and man that sounded a lot like something my mom would say. growing up can be super terrifying but thinking about the future and how many awesome opportunities it holds is honestly the best feeling. I start school this week and so I’ve been on the “summer read/personal statement/i really should take the ACT one last time” grind and honestly i don’t mind it at all. I’ve always been one of those girls who is obsessed with planning her future but not so great at planning her homework schedule. so that is a big goal for me this year, stay on task and get it done.

I just got back from the lake and my summer vacation was everything i hoped for. lake water all day, sunny skies, and the implied shopping trip that is always so  much fun even if the stores are ones we have at home as well. I was shopping for senior pictures and Francesca’s quickly became one of my fav stores. I’ve always been a fan but I seemed to score big time this time around. Also their home decor?? Uh, ADORABLE?! I can’t wait to shop around there when I move into my new home this fall!

If you haven’t been reading long, I am on my school’s dance team, speech team, newspaper staff, and student board SO life gets a little crazy during the school year, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. It keeps me busy and I am a routine lovin’ gal. What about you? Do you prefer a tight schedule or time to do whatever you please?

Hope you soak up those last rays of summer sun before we all hit the books for the school year!

xoxo, Ally

so if you’re anything like me, you’re on your computer, iPhone, iPad A LOT. whether it be for school, for friends, or for friends while you’re supposed to be on it for school (been there done that) they tend to control our lives. I know I have such a “tidy desk tide mind” mentality when it comes to having a clean workspace and getting things done. but this past school year I found out the same goes for my devices. the more cluttered and unorganized my desktop looks…the more tabs i tend to have open that aren’t at all related to what i should be doing. so wallpapers for my laptop have been my holy grail of sanity as odd as it may sound, i have a method to my madness. check out these motivational and inspirational, (and super cute) wallpapers to get your mind tidy and ready to work this school year!

click HERE to find the site that has all these cute wallpapers and more!

xoxo, Ally

1)movie junkie and wanna know every possible date night showing for the next few years? sony has gotcha covered in THIS Huffington Post article.

2)ever wonder how fashion bloggers can afford all that sassy, fun, fashionable, (and expensive) clothing? read THIS to find out about bloggers bringing in the bank

3)okay so I’m a huge mexican food junkie, and an even bigger junkie for anything i can dip chips in, so THIS strawberry salsa is calling my name

4) check out my blogging besties blog just because I love Claire so very much!

5) I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned how seriously obsessed I am with Amber’s blog The Barefoot Blonde. I’ve followed on her on Insta loving on all of her pics of her adorable baby but her blog thew me over the edge with cuteness!

6) check out my back to school necessity list because it’s comin sooner than we all think!

7) because i have zero doubt in my mind I’m gonna need this list the first week of senior year…

8) I have a golden named Bunny and I love her so, but the pup is lazy. I found this list of activities to do in the winter seasons with your furry friend (or all year round if she’s just lazy like mine)

9) When do you go back to school and what are some necessities you have in your backpack? Leave a comment or drop me an email and let me know!

10) Happy Friday!

xoxo, Ally