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Alrighty everyone!

My summer has come to a close and I'm all moved into my apartment in Charlotte! That means the Summer Series has come to a close as well. Head on over to Because College to follow my sophomore year journey. Thanks for sticking with me this summer and I hope you keep reading throughout the year!

 

 

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Dorm Room Essentials.

After living in a suite-style dorm room last year and experiencing that, I went for an apartment style dorm this year. I'm very excited about it (as you can tell from all my past posts!). I put together a little list of what I found completely handy and helpful for me in my dorm and what I think could be beneficial to incoming freshman, or anyone who just hasn't lived in a dorm before. It's getting close to move-in day, make sure you have everything you need!

The first item on my list is a Bissell 3 in 1 Vacuum. I know what you're thinking. Who cares about a vacuum? In all honestly, it's probably one of the most worth while investments you can make for your four year stay. My roommate, Katie, had one in our room last year and I think all of us took turns using it on a weekly basis. Something about vacuuming just makes your room feel so much better. It's also really helpful for those dreadful room inspections! It's at Walmart for $15 right now. I really suggest it- I picked up mine today, in pink naturally.

The next thing that really came in handy for me was throw blankets! As the Napping Queen, my throw blankets were my best friends. We had a common room in our building last year and it was usually pretty cold. My roommates and I would go downstairs and watch TV or a movie there and my blankets came to the rescue multiple times. Plus, they're just a cute decoration for your bedding!



The next item on my list was crucial for me and all of my clothing. Extra storage. Extra storage. Extra storage. I can't stress it enough. I had a dresser and a wardrobe provided to me by UNCC, but I had a stool that was hollow in the middle to store my bathroom towels and rags in and a set of three drawers for my scarves and miscellaneous items. I wish I would've had more! Please, don't go into your dorm thinking you won't need that much clothing, "I can always go back home and get it." NO. You stop right there. You can't go back home and get that favorite shirt of yours when class is in 5 minutes and you have nothing to wear. The three drawer set is inexpensive (about $12) and can be reused for future dorm rooms. Target and Walmart usually have them in some pretty cute colors as well!

This item came in handy for my roommates and I just about everyday. A mini fridge. The classic dorm room staple. We had two in our dorm room, one for each room, and they were a heaven sent. You have to have somewhere to keep your creamer and hot pockets! Katie's had a separate freezer section, and if you can push a few extra bucks, I really suggest one with a separate freezer. The freezer was great for the frozen foods you eat- boy, I didn't realize how much I liked my pizza rolls and fettuccini's until I didn't have a freezer to put them in! It worked out really great for us.

The last item on my list is a desk lamp, but I'm NOT talking about the classic desk lamps that bend and contort the way you want them with that hateful florescent light in it. I'm talking about the good ole house lamps that cascade a nice home-y feeling light into the room and don't make you feel like you're staring into the sun. Katie and I both had hateful florescent lights. I could count on my hand how many times we used our lamps during the whole school year. Invest in a cute lamp with the old fashioned 60 watt incandescent light bulbs. Mine for this upcoming school year was purchased at Lowes. It's a navy nautical lantern desk lamp. OH MY STARS, I love it!

So stinking cute!

Anyway, I hope this can be beneficial to anyone who has never experienced the dorm-life. I can't wait for my room in the apartment to fully come together! Of course, I'll be blogging about it- no worries. I have 25 days until job training begins!



27 Days left of Summer!

Well folks, we've officially hit the 2 week mark into July. What. I've recently found out a little more of what's ahead of me for my on-campus job this coming year. It's making me even more excited! I've collected more stuff for my dorm room and kitchen area. I'm just too ready for this year! Maybe not class, but definitely the atmosphere of being back at college. Don't get me wrong, I'm milking summer for all it's worth, at least trying to, and enjoying being home.

Since finding out I begin job training on August 11th, my summer has been shortened by about a week. But, that's okay with me. I get to move in a little early and avoid all of the hectic move-in day crowds and their luggage.

MY SUMMER BIOLOGY CLASS IS OVER IN 14 DAYS PEOPLE! I cannot be any more thrilled. Actually, I probably could...but let's not get ahead of ourselves. I still have another week's worth of work and the final to get through. But, hey! It's better than it was at the beginning of the summer. It's kept me in sort of a class mind set. Hopefully, it will be better for me to get back into the class routine this semester.

I have a couple of things to check off of my list before summer is officially over. I think I'm planning on going to a concert at the beginning of August to kind of kick off the beginning of the school year and end the summer off right! I still have a ton of DIY's to do for my room and it's getting down to crunch time to kind of get everything done and ready for move-in. I can't wait to do a blog about my dorm and it's decor! I should be posting about within the next few weeks. There's definitely a beach theme going on. I'm excited to see it all come together! Anyway, this was just a quick post. I hope everyone is having an amazing summer! I have about a month until school starts, but only 27 days until job training begins!

P.S. I'm not sure how this blog will look- I did it from my phone!

It's almost July?!

Hi!

I know I say this often, but my goodness how this summer is flying by. Next week will be July people! July! I basically have one month of summer left, give or take, and I feel like I have so much more to do!

My Biology summer class is still kicking my butt, as usual, but THANK THE GOOD LORD it is over in July! I passed my mid-term (shout out to my mama) and I am ready to get the final over with.

In recent news, I was accepted into the College of Education at UNCC to begin working on my major! I am excited about that. I am still looking forward to hearing about the details of my job this coming month, I'm sure I'll fill you all in! UNCC is looking better and better to me this year. I enjoyed my Freshman year and I can't wait to see how my Sophomore year pans out.

My future roomie (technically roomie now), Laura, comes down in July! I can't wait to see her and catch up. I'm sure there will be a post about it! Wow, July seems like a super busy month already.

I have been slowly gathering everything I am going to need (and want) for my on-campus apartment this semester. Most of the kitchen stuff is covered, I have gotten my bedspread and a TON of decorations, probably more than I will need. I am just ready to decorate my room and experience my own, shared, kitchen! Love it. Oh yeah, and I am sure there will be a blog post about that too!

I hope everyone's weekend is going great and your 4th of July plans are all in order for next week! I love fireworks. I officially have 51 beach days left.

June Favorites.

There's a tag I've seen going around (for a while now) that explains what people's "favorites" are for the current month- these things include products, clothing, places, etc. I thought it would be fun to try out! So here it goes.

For starters,

I'm a HUGE fan of Victoria's Secret 7 for $26 panty deal. I always wait for it and I jet to it when it begins! This past sale, you received a bandeau for $5 when you purchased the panties. I have to say, bandeaus are really easy to wear and are very versatile, but I did not realize how much I would LOVE this one! Best of all- it's on sale for $6.99 right now on the VS website!

If you know me, you know I have to have my toenails painted at all times! Weird, I know. I really, really, really like the Sinful Colors nail polish line. My current color is Why Not. It's like a royal blue, but turquoise, but not. Anyways, I love it! Usually, the nail polishes are only $1.99 and they last weeks!

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, they joy of sweet summertime! My family moved houses this past year and we're in the current process of building a new one. We thought we would have been in it by now, but it's taken longer than we projected. Long story short, all of our beach towels are in a storage building where we can't reach them. So, we got to buy new ones this year! I love a good beach towel and Wal-Mart had an awesome selection this year. Especially when they're only about $4 a piece! We bought these three colors and they are great for the beach, pool, and boat days!

 

 

 

 

My Netflix favorite for June is Dawson's Creek. I'm on Season 3 and I'm completely engulfed! It's actually been my favorite for April, May, and June. I have been so busy these last few weeks that I haven't really been able to watch religiously like I usually do (i.e. One Tree Hill, Grey's Anatomy, and 90210).

 

 

 

 

One of my absolute FAVORITE things I have to have during the summer is Ocean Potion Lotion. This stuff is a miracle worker. You put it on after you've been in the sun and it keeps your tan and you do not peel from sunburn- which is what I mostly get anyway. It's about $6 and I'm almost finished with my first bottle, which a second bottle will follow shortly! Also, it smells delicious!

 



 

 

 





My last June favorite is Maybelline's Fit Me Foundation. It has SPF 18 in it, which is really helpful when you're out in the sun during the day. It goes on so smoothly and it's very even. If I wear make-up, it's usually this and some mascara. It's a great wear for the summer. I have shade 110, which is the lightest shade they have- story of my life. You can get it for $6 at Wal-Mart and other carriers.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

 



Boats and Birthdays!

Hi to the best readers!

It's been almost a solid two weeks since my last post and so much has happened! It seems like when you're blogging about your summer, you want to do more exciting things with it to write about. I've been keeping busy with work and summer school, but boy do I find the time to fit things in!

About two weekends ago, mom, dad, and I took the boat out for a day on the water and some fishing. We almost didn't catch anything at all until a baby shark grabbed my line! I know it's not that exciting to most people, but I was tickled. I felt really bad because the hook went right into his little eye and I hope I didn't blind the little guy forever. It was a cool experience none-the-less.

Too excited about it.

Last weekend my 19th birthday fell on Father's Day, so it was a double-celebration weekend! We went out on the boat again (I could really get spoiled with that) and swam and fished. We caught nothing, but it was a good time. This trip it was me, mom, dad, brother, Nana, Grandma, Grandpa, and my Aunt Carol. Nana and mom were looking for shells and y'all will never guess what Nana found...unless you're my friend on Facebook, then you already know. It was a conch in it's shell! It was so cool! Nana was so excited about it. I mean really, how often do you just come across one of those on the waterway? Not too often.

It was the coolest thing!

After being on the boat all day, mom, dad, brother, and I cleaned up and went and celebrated a little more at Outback. Oh, the way to my heart is bread and steak. Amen. It was some really nice family time! Of course, some #hatcherfamilyselfies were involved. Would y'all expect anything less?

Selfie masters.

Brother!

 

I ended the night opening some very special birthday presents from my parents. It is definitely the year of the monogram for me- which is my favorite thing to do to anything anyway! I received a monogrammed gold bar necklace, a monogrammed bracelet with an anchor, pearl, and 'L' on it, and a monogrammed jewelry box to stick it all in! I'm a little obsessed.

Love, love, love.

 

My future roomie, Laura, was the SWEETEST thing and sent me a birthday package from Huntersville! We live about four hours away from each other, so it was such a surprise to get something in the mail! I was so excited! She sent me a picture of us from the Lake Norman camping trip we took a few months ago, a sweet anchor ring, and a mason jar full of sand with shells and coral from Japan! She took an awesome trip there a few weeks ago- so sweet of her to think of me!

 

 From the birthday package!

 

I didn't forget my sweet dad through my birthday goggles! I got him a pair of Croakies he had been eyeing while we were shopping the other week and a presh picture of him and me for his desk at work. He's the best dad in the whole entire world!

 

Twins.

 

These past few weeks have gone by so quickly. Before I know it, I will be packing it all up and moving it all back to Charlotte. This summer has been one of the best by far and I'm so excited to see what UNCC has in store for me this upcoming semester! I hope everyone's Father's Day weekend was great and all the fantastic dad's out there had a great day too! I officially have 63 days left of sweet summertime.

 

 



Really EXCITING News!

Since about the last month or two of school, I have been applying for on-campus jobs at UNCC. I found a Desk Receptionist job that really interested me and I decided to go for it. With the help of my big brother, I wrote a cover letter and a resume and submitted my application! I didn't really know what to expect or what they were looking for, so I tried not to let it discourage me too much when they didn't call me right away. I am all about some instant gratification, which is not one of my best qualities.

The last few weeks of April, I got an email that said I had gotten a phone interview. I was freaking ecstatic! I called Drew, my brother, immediately. He gave me a lot of good pointers and asked me practice questions to help me get prepared. The lady I spoke with during the interview was so nice and I felt really good about it when we ended the call. She said I would hear something by the middle of May.

Well, the middle of May came and went. I was still trying to keep my hope about it, but I was getting so anxious! About a week ago, I got an email that said on June 4th they would be sending out letters to let the applicants know if they had gotten a job or not. Today, I received an email that said I had! Y'all! This is so exciting! I will be a Desk Receptionist in one of the dorm buildings on campus. I find out my official assignment in July. I am so thrilled!

I hope everyone's Summer is going well! I officially have 75 days of it left.