Hey, hey!

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I thought I would share some oh-so interesting information about myself.

*dosed with sarcasm, becauuse it's more funny, than interesting!!* ;)

-No matter what, I have to put lotion on my feet EVERYDAY!

-I hate actual cherries, but my favorite pie is cherry pie.

I also hate the taste of watermelon, but anything flavored watermelon is the BEST!

-The radio or tv volume must be on an even number.

-If I have plans to go to work or anywhere else, I must wake up 2 hours before I have to be there.

-I can have up to 20 dreams in one night, and not remember any of them.

-I think about cutting my hair daily. Then, I'm reminded that my teenage sister said she would shave me bald if I did. ha. (This is due to the fact that I cut it every year and hate it every time!!)

-I used to love Twilight. Now I don't.

I also don't plan on watching the rest of the movies.

-I pretend that I am a professional singer. 
In my room. 
Alone.

-I prefer ice water in a cup, rather than a glass.
-Sometimes I like listening to sad music or watching sad movies when I'm down and out. They actually make me feel better?? 
(Strange. I know.)
-I will always read the book before the movie, expect for The Lord of the Rings. I just couldn't get through it! :/
-I am addicted to those Girl Scout thin mint cookies. Its bad ... really bad.
-There are times that I randomly want to break out into dance. 
I don't...which is me doing everyone a favor!
-People think I'm lying to them when I say I am about to be 25. They think I'm 18. Sometimes I wind up agreeing so that I can feel "young" again. ;)
-Oh, and I wish everyone had a nickname. I just like them so much more than "real" names. I don't know why. It's just my thing, I suppose.


I hope you all have a lovely Wednesday!
much love,
xoxo.

Hola.

Hey there.

I feel like a week away from blogger is closer to a month. :(

So, it is time for a little update & some random thoughts.

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-Today I found out about a job opening and potentially having the opportunity to get it. :) It would pay a lot better + have a consistent work schedule! Amen. So please be saying a prayer or two for me starting ... NOW!! :D

-I had two cups of coffee today. 
Boy, oh boy did it make me oh-so happy! 

-I have been watching 'Supernatural'. I really enjoy watching it, but goodness... I can NOT watch it alone. That's all I'm saying. ;)

-I have been painting my nails all kinds of fun colors lately! I love it!! :D 
**see above**

-I went out to eat with my little sisters + Nathan last night. It was Prom for one of the local schools. I really enjoyed seeing all the lovely ladies in their gorgeous dresses. It made me miss high school...for just a moment. I definitely had fun at my Prom ... all those years ago. ;) ha. Good times.


-I wish I could style my curly hair as awesome as a woman I saw in the store today. I would NEVER straighten it if I could get it to look that good! Srsly. It was soo pretty. :)


-I was at work the other day & heard the ring tone from the Scream movies.
The one that means the killer is calling.
Yea. I freaked out for like, point two seconds.


-I have been thinking of ideas and looking up different types of tattoos that I am interested in.
I keep feeling the itch for a new one. 
Here's to hoping my birthday gets here ... faster! ;)
Would any of you get a tattoo (or want a new one)??


-I have been reading my bible a lot more lately.
It makes a difference.
My days are better.


-I really need a friend that loves sushi.
Please. 
Anyone???!!!


-I saw Snooki's new book. After reading the back cover + the dedication (with an added *fist pump*), I pretty much doubled over in laughter. 
Ridiculous.
That is all I can say about that, folks.


-I love getting emails from blogger friends. It makes me whole day! Truly.
(If I haven't returned an email, I promise to do it soon.)


-I have been wanting to watch 'Hook' all week. I'm not sure why.
So, I think I will go do that now.


I hope you are all had a fabulous week & enjoying your weekend!!!
I will be back tomorrow.
much love, friends.
xoxo

One more thing...
I saw some photos of my nephews from a couple months ago.
It made me so happy that I just wanted to squeeze my phone as tight as I could, because that was the closest I could get to them. 
Goodness, I miss those boys so much.

Be Inspired.

Without words, we have nothing.

**All photos found via Pinterest.

If you would like credit, please let me know.

The games are almost here!

This short, new trailer for 'The Hunger Games' got me even more excited for the upcoming movie!

March 23rd could not come fast enough, folks!! :)

Goodness, & can I just say how perfect Jennifer Lawerence will be as Katniss ... the girl on fire!?

Flawless.

Also, if you happen to be one of the few people who haven't read the books, then PLEASE for all that is good in this world ... you need to ... TODAY!!

Ok, ok ... I've said my peace.

& may the odds be ever in your favor. ;)

Photo Challenge V.1

I am a little obsessed with instagram.
(if you don't know what it is, and you have an iphone, then check it out here.
then download it & add me under the username 'theplaidsparrow'.)


This month they had a 'January Photo a Day' Challenge.
It looks like this:

I obviously had to take on the challenge!

Photos, instagram, friends ... who could say no to that??

Anyhoo, so I decided to break this up into two parts.

I'll start this post off with Days 1-15.

& at the end of the month I'll end with Days 16-31. 

 Day 1. Me.
(standing all awkward)

 Day 2. Breakfast.
(looks kinda gross, but i love coffee w/ biscuits & gravy)

Day 3. Something you adore.

(my owl ring. *love*)

 Day 4. Letterbox
(letters, photos, memories, and more)

Day 5. What I wore.

(this day was super warm outside, but i really wanted to wear all my scarves) ;)

Day 6. Makes you smile.

(planning trips down to dallas to see one of my best friends, kim)

Day 7. Favorite.

(nathan sent me flowers @ work!!!)

 Day 8. My sky.
(the view from my backyard)

Day 9. Daily Routine.

(almost every morning, folks)

 Day 10. Childhood.

(my FAVORITE photo of my mom & i. do you love how clueless I look, yet I have my "thumbs up" sign!?)

Day 11. Where I sleep.

(nothing too exciting here. simple. the way I like it.)

 Day 12. Close up.

(big eyes!)

 Day 13. In my bag.

(i could live in my purse.)

Day 14. What I'm reading. 

(books I'm finishing, starting, or rereading ... it is never ending!)

Day 15. Happiness.

(playing DK on the super nintendo with the guys!)

I really am having a blast doing this challenge. 

I may come up with my own for next month as well! 

Hope you enjoyed!

I'll be back in a few weeks with the rest. 

much love, colie

Out and about on a windy day...

 isn't this the cutest darn bookstore?? :)

brittany & i ... known each other since we were 5! 

This afternoon was pritty great!
An old friend from elementary school asked if I wanted to hang out for a bit and catch up.
It is so strange to have known someone your whole life, but rarely see them.
I mean if I actually sat down to think about it, we have known each other for almost 20 years!
Which is super strange consider we are only in our mid-twenties.
Geez.

Anyhoo, Brittany is such a lovely lady.
She is funny and so easy to be around!
Plus, she has the sweetest little family made up of her, her husband, their son, AND one more on the way!
Yup! She is preggers!
I just found out today & was beyond excited for her!! :)

We got to hang out at a local bookstore in our little downtown area.
It is a cool place to hang out!
Quiet, comfortable, and full of books.
Plus, it has one of those old spiral staircases that you can go up. I always feel like a little kid when I get to climb that thing. ;)

We both bought some books for super cheap! -- Awesome, I know. :)
Then we grabbed some coffee to warm us up for the awfully windy weather today.
Afterwards, we sat down in the back of the bookstore to catch up on the past THREE years!!

It was a blast!
We were laughing so hard. :)
It was nice to have someone to chat with about all of the ups and downs of life.
It was also great hearing how other people from the "good ole days" were doing.

I can't believe how time flies by so fast!
So much happens in so short of time ...
& it reminds me to be grateful for even the small moments I get to share with friends.
:)

I hope you had a wonderful Tuesday!
much love, colie.

feel. INSPIRED.

i am extremely excited about this post today.

there is so much inspiration around me -- & i hope i can send a little your way, as well.

for those of you who do not know, i have a tumblr account.

on that account i follow miss dianna agron, otherwise known as charlie. ;)

dianna.

i enjoy her posts on music, friends, life, and the arts.

i'm sure that you will too!

so dianna just kicked off a new website.

& after popping over last night, i truly felt inspired & encouraged!

if you decide you would like to feel the same then please click on the "about charlie" tab when you get there.

it will explain the name behind the person named "charlie".

:)

taken from youmeandcharlie under "daily inspiration".

over the past couple of days i have been feeling musically inspired.

& of course being on (youmeandcharlie) last night, i stumbled upon miss emma louise.

i love her!

emma louise & a lovely birdie. :)

& on that note ... i stopped over on lauren's blog this morning.

boy, oh boy was i in for a lovely treat! :D

it is week 2 of the hunger games countdown & she did NOT disappoint.

her friend kate gave us a hunger games mixtape.

the mixtape was amazing! -- if you loved reading the books and fell in love with peeta & katniss, then please check out these posts. i promise you won't be disappointed. :) -- & if you haven't read the hunger games. please, PLEASE do so TODAY!! 
** i must say that if you have not read all three books yet, then i would not suggest you read any of lauren's hunger game posts, yet. -- you will find out far too much information, which won't make reading the novels as much fun. : /

ALSO,  just a heads up ... i know that kate had adele's "make you feel my love" by bob dylan on the list of songs, but i didn't find it on the actual playlist. so i decided to add the video below:

much love, colie.