Things I've Learned Over the Summer

Some thoughts on things that I've learned over the summer:

• S'mores cupcakes are quite possibly the most delicious cupcakes in the entire world.
• Nothing beats a lazy day on a beautiful beach, lazing around in the water full on Margaritas and Pina Coladas.
• No matter how tan you think you are, you can always end up even more tan.
• The humidity in the South is just bad enough to make my skin, which is usually pretty cooperative, break out. When it's that humid, you go from washing you face once a day to washing it twice a day. Before each wash, open up your pores by laying a hot towel or wash cloth dipped in hot water and rung out on your face for five minutes. Close your pores afterword with a cold compress or damp rag dipped in cold water.
• Popsicles are amazing. No matter how old you get, you're never too old for a popsicle.
• Lime-a-rita's are delicious with chorizo tacos.
• Life can change in an instant. Rolling with the punches is an art you will never truly get the hang of.
• Your real friends are the ones who are there for you when the going gets tough and never judge you or expect anything in return. They just want your friendship.
• Girls at bachelorette parties are hilarious. No exception.
• Girls at bridal showers are also a load of fun. No exception.
• People act much different outside of work (in a good way, from what I've seen).
• Don't forget your bugspray when you walk in the forest.
• Take time to appreciate the beauty in your life every day, because before you know it, the seasons will change and you'll start a whole new chapter without remembering the little things you experienced along the way.
• The difference between a pig pickin cake and a hummingbird cake: a pig pickin cake has mandarin oranges and whipped icing and coconut. A hummingbird cake has banana and pecans and is more like a spice cake.
• You look as good in a bikini as you believe you look.
• The best drinking partners are laid back, low maintenance girls-they're usually so relaxed that they have a high tolerance.
• Going up and down over the same ten pounds is perfectly fine, as long as you have a fun time doing it.
• There are two yoga studios in Morehead City. TWO!
• There is no fried chicken like home made fried chicken.
• There are no brownies like home made brownies.
• Oliver Reibly is the cutest goshdarn kid in the world, and should not grow up past the age of 3.
• There is nothing like hearing a 3 year old ask if you will "snuggle buggle" with him.
• Flip flops are the greatest invention ever.
• You can exfoliate your face once a week using the clay masks and peel off masks from walmart for only about $8 a month.
• Yes, you can make a smoothie that's great for you and delicious. Don't be afraid to add spinach leaves and pumpkin seeds to your bananas and apples.
• Lace is okay. We're bringing it back.
• There is no pie like a peach pie.