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Hey everyone! Last week was a crazy week. How was yours? On the blog, I posted everyday. Here's a list in case you missed anything!

• On Monday, I got a late start and shared my June Beauty Favorites. You can be rest assured that it's all drugstore and totally budget friendly so check it out!
• Tuesday, I shared that I use a straightener to iron my shirt collars. Say what?
• Wednesday, I continued my photoshop series with how to make a dropshadow on font.
• Thursday, I told the story of when my car got broken into
• And of course, on Friday, Weekend Reads happened.

Here's a secret, I have no idea what's coming up on the blog!

Have you every had those weeks when you try to be bright and cheerful about the future but it seems like a deep dark pit? Yeah, it's kinda like that. On the plus side, I'm still enjoying my clinical and the class I'm in for July seems like it won't be too bad! It was kind of enjoyable actually!

I'm spending the next two weeks doing 3 12 hr shifts a week on top of class and projects so I may not be around often, but don't worry, I'll still be posting!

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• Monday, I shared how to batch edit and save multiple photos at once in my photoshop tutorial series. Do any of you have any ideas for more photoshop tutorials?
• Tuesday, my friend Cassie shared her Summer Beauty Favorites! 
• Wednesday, I shared my fourth of July outfit and some other July 4th fashion picks!
• Thursday, I did a round-up of some 4th of July posts! 
• Friday, was the newest edition of Weekend Reads and it had some of the best posts yet!

Next week, be sure to check out some more beauty faves, a free printable, more weekend reads and some more!

This weekend was our poor excuse of a "summer break" in which they gave us two days off. It was very nice though! You can't really complain about a four day weekend. I finished the first part of our summer semester with an A in one class and a B in another class. I've got one more class left and I have to finish my leadership clinical and then I'll have my BSN. It's been a LONG road. I'm so ready for it to be over! I've been planning a graduation party and am trying to figure out what I want. 

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4th of July Decorations/ Spiked Cherry Limeade/ Godiva Truffles/Class/Lynchberg Lemonade next to a Texas Tea

This past week on the blog:

• I shared how to make your own actions in photoshop. This saves so much time when doing the same edit to multiple pictures, like watermarking your photos!
• I showed off my June Ipsy Bag which was simply AH-mazing!
• I spilled my pool day essentials which includes a cute swimsuit, a big towel and more.
• I opened up a huge giveaway as a belated 1st birthday for my blog! It includes a makeup bag stocked with products and a $75 Sephora Giftcard!
• Last but not least, don't forget to link up to Weekend Reads! Today's the last day to get your read on for this week!

It's 4th of July week, baby!

You may get to see a few things on the blog including another photoshop tutorial, a guest post from a special blog friend, some July style and more!

This week was cuh-razy. You know there's been some family stuff going on and I guess I can say that my little brother is staying with us for awhile. Some other bad stuff happened though, because bad stuff comes in threes. I failed a test and my car got broken into (which is a story for another day). I've learned that when life  makes you feel like crying, find even more reasons to laugh instead, though, so I'll be okay!

Also, I realized I had $60 in ruebucks to spend at Rue 21 this week so I need to get on that!

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Usually, before I jump into recapping last week, sharing what's coming up next week and then telling you what's going on in my life, I like to share the pics I've been taking on my phone. But, I was so busy this past week, I didn't take any. Except of a blazer in a dressing room to send to my friend Ashley, and you'll see that soon anyway.  So, let's just jump right in.

Last week on the blog...

• I showed you how to resize an entire folder of images at once using photoshop. It was pretty epic. 
• Then I shared an adorable picture of my puppy and shared a pet friendly brand of cleaning products! Win win.
• Wednesday, I dished some dirt and shared some products I wouldn't repurchase because sometimes, you want to know what products are crap.
• Then, I shared an amazing DIY pocket for your cute notebooks that come without pockets.

Next week you can expect a few things.

• A continuation of my photoshop series. We're getting into actions!
• A summer fun day's essentials
• A huge giveaway!
• A few other exciting things!

I hope you'll check back to see what I mean!

My life has been pretty hectic the past few days. On Monday, I had school all day but left early to finally get some antibiotics for a sinus infection I've been fighting for a month. I'm currently taking three pills a day and it's near impossible for me to remember all 3 doses. On Tuesday, I worked 12 hrs and then I did it all over again on Wednesday. I really love the hospital I'm at and am hoping to maybe get a job there. As a bonus, we made my favorite for dinner, roast, carrots and potatoes! (YUM!) Wednesday night, some family drama happened and since then I've been wrapped up in that.

I did get a call yesterday for a job interview! I had to go shopping for some clothes and I'll be sure to show you what I wear and tell you all about it!

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• Monday: I shared my top moving tips. It involves dumpster diving, overnight bags and helpful friends.
• Tuesday: I showed you how to get rid of that annoying grey background that google insists on putting on images with white backgrounds. Auto Enhance, my butt.
• Wednesday: I shared what was on my bathroom counter. I promise, it does not involve anything gross, only make up and other girly stuff.
• Thursday: I shared 10 Random Facts about me. This never happens, so be sure to check it out!
• Friday: Weekend Reads was started! You should definitely head on over and link up and then check out your faves!
• Saturday: One in a Million Mike's story was posted on the blog. You should definitely check out this amazing man and his story!

• The start of a photoshop series! If you use photoshop, you'll definitely want to check out the series going up every Monday for the next few weeks because it's a total time saver!
• I may be sharing what I spent my money on, and why it was worthless to me.
• A DIY project is going to be put up next week!

Oh my gosh you guys. My life. I spend most of it drifting about in a fog, wondering when my next sleep will happen. Seriously though, I cannot wait until I'm out in the world working and then I can leave school behind forever.

I did two 12 hour shifts in the hospital this week and of course, my 9 hour long day of lecture on Monday and a test on Thursday. In lecture on Monday, they shared all the NCLEX fees. Ugh. I knew that NCLEX was expensive, but seriously? $300?!

My shifts were great! Working 12 hours straight doesn't seem to be that bad. Actually, it sucks between the hours of 2-4. Around then, I'm caught up with my work and then I'm just sitting. After 4:30 or 5 though, things liven up until 7 when I can leave. Another benefit? I have no idea how hot and humid it is outside! When I leave for work, it's nice and breezy and pretty outside and when I go home, it's the same way! Then my friends tell me how awful the heat was and I'm just glad I missed it!

Next week is more of the same. I'm hoping to have some time to work on a new sponsor program (with only 7 spots!) that will hopefully benefit both me and the person purchasing the ad. 

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From Left to Right: Exo sitting on my shoulder on the way to the vet/ A friend Exo made at the vet/ Shrimp fondue at Ruby Tuesday's / Elvis wall at the hospital I'm working at this summer/ A street concert at the hospital I'm working at. 

• On Monday, I shared some things I learned while furniture shopping. It sure was interesting!
• On Tuesday, I reminded everyone that the past needed to stay where it belongs...behind us.
• On Wednesday, for all the people who've asked, I shared how I used microsoft one note. It's definitely changed my school life!
• On Thursday, I shared the new moisturizer that I've been using.
• On Friday, I announced that on Fridays, you can check out the blog for some awesome reads and link up your own! 

• Don't forget to come link up for the new Weekend Reads link up that will officially kick off next Friday! I'm so excited to read all your favorite posts from the past two weeks!
• I'm also sharing a tutorial on how to get around google's new auto enhance feature.
• Stick around and see some other posts and learn some random facts about me!

Last week, I spent a ton of time doing homework and getting back in the swing of things with school. I forgot how exhausted a week of classes could make me! Next week, I'm going to be doing a lot more with 48 hours of class and clinical so I know by the time next Saturday rolls around I'm going to be so wiped out!!

This weekend was pretty low key. On Saturday, I took Exo to my mom's so he could run around a yard without having a leash on. Cody and I went grocery shopping and majorly stocked up. Then I spent some time working on the blog and we started rewatching How I Met Your Mother since we finished rewatching Sons of Anarchy. 

Today, I'm going to study and do some housework. My next house project has got to be organizing our pantry in a way that works for us.

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