Wrapping Up Sophomore Year

Hey Y'all!

So... I didn't get a post up last Friday because I drove home from school and unpacked and just enjoyed time with my family because ITS FINALLY SUMMER TIME!!!

I'm so ready for a little break. This year has been probably the hardest year of my life. I know I have kind of pushed it down to being "no big deal" but it was indeed a very big deal for me. I will go ahead and disclaim the fact that my sophomore year was probably not the same as most sophomores in college. I started a psychology major living in San Marcos and ended as a business major in College Station. I moved for many different reasons. I will say that it did take me ALOT to return to the happy person I am today. The best thing is that I learned things about myself that couldn't happen if I didn't make this move.
I learned exactly what I want to do in life. Sure, the plan will probably change 100 times over again, but we are getting on track. Psychology wasn't for me and thats okay. They say college is where you find yourself and as true as that is, its also about finding out who your not. I am not meant to be a psychologist. I'm okay with that.
I learned about who I want to surround myself with. I am a very social person. My family says I could make friends with a stop sign. But, I was committing myself to close friends that were not reflecting positively on my life. I think you need to surround yourself with happy upbeat people that bring joy and laughter to your life. I, unfortunately, was not doing this and it did send me into a state of depression for the time that I was living in San Marcos. The best thing I did was remove myself from the situation.
I learned about living alone. This is such a funny thing to say. I never loved/feared silence so much in my life until I lived completely alone. I loved it because it gave me a chance to clear my head and express myself. I think a good creative outlook for me is decorating (duh Sadie, your a fashion blogger) and it gave me a chance to truly develop my style. After the semester from hell I was able to think and clear my head on the whole situation. I could reevaluate what happened and how I wouldn't let it happen again. I feared the silence for the fact that I was alone. After having such negative people around, it was hard to have no one around. I knew a few people in College Station but it was hard not being in the sorority and being busy all the time. It was a love/hate relationship.
I learned more time management. I have a "yes-man" quality where I think I can do it all. Life usually hits me with the reality bat and I figure out that I can not do it all. I enjoy running and writing in my journal and spending a little time with the Lord and having my homework done ahead of time and cooking real meals. All of these things take time and I learned how to plan out my day so I could do it all.
All and all, This year was not fun but required for me to grow up and learn a little. I will start junior year with my head up and ready for new adventures. There may be another move to a new city in the mix. You will just have to stick around to see!

Now ready to ring in the summertime...

Happy (belated) Armed Forces Day!

With love always, 

Sadie Lee

Happy 1 year and a day Charlie Southern!

Hey ya'll,

So if you have been hanging out and following along you should know that I am obsessed with a boutique called RiffRaff! I absolutely love their Piko tops! They are the softest shirts I am ever worn! You can dress them up or down. Read more on my review of my Piko tops HERE.

I recently went back to San Marcos for my Little's initiation. This is not a Piko dress exactly but it is made from the same material! It is called the "All Day Everyday Dress". It comes in Royal Blue, Navy, Mustard, Charcoal, Burgundy (pictured), and Black. Also an easy item to dress up with heels or dress down with boots!

My newest obsession is the Charlie Southern collection created by the owner of RiffRaff. If you would like to know more of how the company began you can read about it here on Kirsten's blog! Yesterday they just celebrated the 1 year birthday of the company! They carry 3 collections: Dixie Love, State Love, and Greek Love! 

The shirts I have purchased are:

"Rodeo Tee"

"Pop-A-Top Again"

And I just ordered "Born & Bred" 

As you can see my favorite collection is the Dixie Love! Its easy to throw on one of these soft tees and be ready for the day! Another feature I love about RiffRaff is that if your product is sold out then you can sign up for them to email you when it is back in stock! This is such a great company with amazing workers and an even better success story! 

Happy Birthday Charlie Southern!

Don't forget to check up on my social media to see what I'm doing! 

Have a good one, 

Sadie Lee

Plans for 2015.

Hey Y'all,

If you have been sticking around lately, you may know that I have made some changes in my life. I will be in a new career field, a new town, and a new home. My friends and family may have been a tad surprise when I sprang my life choices across social media BUT, sometimes thats all it takes. By just throwing it out there, it really gave me a chance to stand firm to my new choices.

I am extremely excited for 2015 because of all that is in store. I have a ton of plans such as, I am moving to College Station, I will be running in the Dallas Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon, I will continue to serve on a Houston Rodeo Committee, my good friend Parker will be returning from Afghanistan, I am going to be turning 21 years old, and making many more memories with the wonderful people I share this life with.

A question I have gotten from a lot of people is "what are your new years resolutions?" WOW. ugh.
I hate these things because every year I set myself up for failure. I make big goals and never stick to them. This year I have one simple resolution: Return to my roots.

Now, this does not mean that I will be moving back to my birth place, the wonderful state of Mississippi. It simply means that I will be returning back to my place of happiness. I find JOY in the LITTLE THINGS. Life use to give me the biggest smile. A sunny day and a drive down a back road was my favorite part of the day. A bible verse a day kept the worries at bay. But, most importantly, I never questioned people and their choices. I simply didn't care what anyone thought of me. 2014 was one of the hardest years for me, one that I pray to never repeat. I hope that in 2015 I can return to my happiness. I hope that the changes I have made will bring the JOY back to my LIFE.

With all this, there will be changes to the blog. I am still the fashion-loving southern girl that I have always been. But, I want to make the blog more personal and relatable. I would still include my fashion, DIYs, fitness, and lifestyle tips. Now we will be adding in more of the at home southern style that my life truly represents.

Have a good one,
Sadie Lee