Category Archives: Girly

It’ll All Be Alright…

18th March 2019

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In general, it would be so simple for me to say that recently everything has been so wonderful. I would be lying if I didn’t say even with the amount of good that has happened, when I reflect, I only think back to one tiny detail that left me feeling pretty down. After this day, a friend reached out and asked if I would meet up with someone and talk to them about my journey so far in Nashville. Without hesitation, I said yes, but on the day of, it took all I had not to bail.

On my way to meet for coffee, I kept thinking to myself what kind of life advice I would even be able to give to this girl. Was I really the right person who should be guiding her or pointing her in any direction? Have I even been that successful? Have I reached any of my goals since moving here? I immediately felt so guilty because I wanted to help her, I just didn’t feel like I was the right person. Once we sat down and started talking, everything changed. Continue reading →

Concert Tee Series: New Year, Hate Me

2nd January 2019

Recently, I have heard most people talk about their worst parts of 2018. Sure, I had plenty of bad or off days, but when I reflect on the past year, there was so much more good and that’s what I’m choosing to focus on. I am going in to 2019 as the same me, but with real goals. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in New Year’s resolutions, but this year feels different and I could not be more excited or more ready. Today’s post is also inspired by one of my favorite artists of 2018, Jillian Jacqueline.

I met Jillian on a whim at one of her shows with Kip Moore near the end of this year, which ended up being a highlight for me. She is just as wonderful, sincere and undeniably stylish as you would expect. Even though there was a long meet and greet line, when it was my turn to meet her, she was so friendly and it made me appreciate her and her music even more. She also told me I was stylish (which was outrageous, coming from her) and that my boyfriend and I are super cute (super true). One of my favorite songs of Jillian’s, is “Hate Me” and I’m choosing that as my mantra for 2019. Below are a few goals I have going into what I assume to be a year to remember:

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Concert Tee Series: Date night with Fleet Foxes

18th December 2018

Have you ever been so excited for something; a concert, date night, girls night, guys night, a game, literally anything? You are so excited for said event, that you already have chosen your outfit, accessories included, weeks in advance. You start considering dinner options and who you’re going to said event with, only to realize you are the ONLY person excited and available? Now what? This has happened to me enough times, but one of the most memorable was when Fleet Foxes was coming to town.

Fleet Foxes is another one of my favorite bands. I discovered them around 2015 wondering if I would ever be able to see them live because at the time, their last album was released in 2011 with no signs of anything new. I felt I would only be able to love them from afar and enjoy what little music they had already gifted to us. Flash-forward to 2017, their newest album “Crack Up” was released and this meant they would be going on tour.

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Concert Tee Series: One of my Favorite Bands, Dawes

11th December 2018

Music has always been a constant in my life. Whether it’s background noise breaking up silence and my frenzied thoughts, or just for pure joy, it is ALWAYS playing. This also explains why live shows are one of my favorite things to attend and basically why Nashville is still my favorite city. I didn’t realize how spoiled I would be when I moved here. I really enjoy supporting artists who inspire me and my favorite way to do this is with a good concert tee because I also love wearing a memory. This concert tee series is dedicated to some of my favorite artists, and some of my favorite looks, because there isn’t anything much better than dressing up a concert tee.

Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, is responsible for writing some of my favorite songs, sparking my soul and healing and deepening my heartbreak. Listening to Dawes also inspires me to be a stronger writer. Something I noticed early on at my first Dawes show, which I still appreciate, is their genuine performance every single time. I have seen them live more than any other artist/band and each time I leave with a cherished memory (and a new tee!)

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I’m NOT The Hero Of This Story…

19th January 2016

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I had no idea what I was going to blog about until I traveled to a nearby boutique to take this picture. Some days feel like they’re straight from hell. Some days your jeep doesn’t start, and sometimes on the same unfortunate day, it’s when you are also accidentally parked in a handicapped parking space. I jumped out and realized this mistake, but because I didn’t intend to be longer than 10 minutes, I stayed in this spot, and now my car is stagnant halfway between two parking spots. It’s been one of those days all day, but today I realized that it is fine to ask for help.

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I’m Movin’ On

7th December 2015

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After living here in Nashville for a little over a month, it’s weird to think this almost didn’t happen. At one point during the long debate between choosing a city to restart my life and chase my dreams to work in music, I almost gave up because this idea seemed so much bigger than me. Of course, this was a huge decision and more often than not, this felt like a dream that was too out of reach, even for someone as consistently optimistic as me. I questioned every choice I was making and doubting myself almost the entire step, but for some reason, I pushed through my own negativity and made the choice to chase something I didn’t feel was attainable. I can say this is the best decision I have made…so far. I am reminded of this almost daily when I meet someone new working toward a similar dream to mine, and this week it happened when I met an incredibly talented 13-year-old.

I walked into her open mic and had no idea what to expect. Nashville is full of talent so I knew she had to be pretty good. When she played her first song and started to sing, I was completely blown away. She gave a brief description of her journey in this business so far and at only 13 to already have her dream figured out and how hard she is chasing it already was unbelievable. I know she is going to do huge things and we will all know her name, but even more importantly, she showed me at any age we can chase our dreams and pursue any path we want, as long as we’re willing to work for it.

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Moving Forward And Not Looking Back

27th November 2015

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My favorite story from my childhood is the same as my mother’s least beloved. I only remember this story because it is one my mom still constantly reiterates. When I was in Kindergarten, my mom and I were walking downtown in Warsaw and she said I was holding her hand and looked up at her with the utmost sincerity as I told her I was never living in my hometown when I “grew up”. Though it took a few years (20 to be exact), I accomplished what I always said I would and moved to Nashville, TN nearly a month ago.

Anything new is always frightening but part of that rush is what makes it even more exciting. I knew moving to a new city and starting a new career path would be rewarding, but I’m also not naïve to the fact that its going to be lot of hard work at times will be straining. Even though I have been waiting for the big day to move since I was 6-years-old, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified of such a drastic lifestyle change.

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Who Run The World? Girls.

18th August 2015

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I have fully accepted being  the “voice of reason” in my group of friends. Though, knowing this almost makes me question their sanity. It is comforting talking them through their issues because we all relate in one way or another, and once again, I am reminded that no one has life figured out, but it’s so much more difficult accepting that when things aren’t going as we hoped.

Recently, through various hours of conversation, dinners and even face timing, we have all managed to feel unwanted in one aspect. Everyone has their own issues, whether that is job related, personal relationships, friendships and life in general, we are all experiencing this in our own way. Personally, I know this completely sucks and I wouldn’t wish this empty feeling on even the rudest person. But, as we always close our conversations we each other, we are reminded that life does go on, even when it feels like it wont.

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People, are just that.

27th July 2015

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This past week, I spent my days discovering one of the loves of my life, Tennessee. I went on a family vacation, and one of the biggest things I took from this, other than it being near impossible to coordinate with 18 people, is that I am worthy to be heard.

One day during our vacation, I visited my friend Jessica in Nashville. There is nothing bad I can say about this city. I loved the view, the incredibly homey cafe we had coffee at and of course the southern charm of everyone we met. She invited me to an anniversary party at a recording studio. Of course, I decided to go, but I had no idea what or who I would be walking into at this soiree.

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Don’t Be Afraid To Suck

15th July 2015

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Living in the same state as John Green is cool to think about. Being in the same room as John Green is even cooler to think about. Hearing writing advice from him is almost out of this world. I was able to do this yesterday and it was by far one of the most inspiring discussions I’ve ever be a part of (including hearing Oprah!) The one message I took from listening to him and a few of the actors from the movie “Paper Towns” is to not be afraid to suck.

I know this is easy for John Green to say because he is so accomplished now. Everyone knows who he is and he has the ability to make you feel every emotion with a single sentence. His writing has inspired others, like me, to chase their dreams. “Paper Towns” has been my favorite book of his so far because similar to his other stories, the characters are so relatable, and so alive. The not so subtle message in “Paper Towns” is to see people as more complex instead of just a single definition, and also to find yourself. This has been a challenge but I am getting a good grip of who I want to be and what I want to do.

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