Congratulations to ALI...

Over at A Day in the Life of a Princess (GO CHECK HER OUT!)

... On being the winner of my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!! :)


Thank you to everyone who entered!!!! Ali, go ahead and send me an email (melissa.larose@cemsi.net) with the address of where you would like your prize to be sent!!! :)

Hope everyone's having a wonderful weekend!

<3 Melissa

Can you believe it's almost July?! I know I can't... Anyway, it's Friday again and you know what that means, Friday Faves time...

{Not so} Favorite Part of St. Louis Summer... (especially when the majority of my activities for the weekend and next week all revolve around the outdoors...)

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Favorite Maxi Look...

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Favorite Fourth of July beverage...

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Favorite OC Moment (I loved this show)...

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Favorite Home Decor Idea...

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Favorite 4th of July Look...

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Favorite Aww...

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Don't forget to stop by my GIVEAWAY and enter!!! Only ONE MORE DAY!!! :)


What are you loving this Friday?!? LINK UP BELOW AND SHARE!

<3 Melissa

As I am coming up to the end of these questions I am hoping that you all have enjoyed reading them just as much as I have enjoyed answering and sharing them! Today I am going to answer questions 41-45 (then finish up on Tuesday with the last five)

41. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today? Oh man, I don't even like to think about this question... I am extremely lucky to have all of my family in one city so I would have to say everybody!
42. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by ten years to become extremely attractive or famous? Absolutely not, I have the looks that I was supposed to and a life that I enjoy, I wouldn't trade to have it shortened for just about anything. Plus, I think I'm pretty attractive ;)
43. What is the difference between being alive and truly living? Being alive is just going through the motions and not really being overly excited or happy at all. Truly living is when you are enjoying everything that you are doing and are being proactive about the things you want! {at least that's how I would define it}
44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right? For me, this is a hard one, because I am constantly second guessing myself and worrying about any possible outcomes. I would have to say at the point that you are going insane thinking and worrying way too much, that's when you just need to go for it!
45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake? Because no one wants to admit failure, hindsight is 20/20 so whereas we can learn from our mistakes the thought of failing is too overwhelming in some cases to go into a situation being okay with that possible outcome.

Tune in Tuesday for the final five!
<3 Melissa

If you are anything like me you absolutely love knowing what your fave celebs are up to... Yesterday afternoon I was browsing online articles, like I usually do, and came across photos of a Spice Girls reunion while they promoted an upcoming musical Viva Forever, inspired by some of their hit songs. I was immediately drawn in... I remember fighting with my friends over which one of us would pretend to be which Spice Girl when were playing, I was always "Sporty" Spice *ahh memories*

As I am nearing the end of the 50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind I am wanting to challenge everyone reading to take the time and answer them as well, whether you put them on your blog for others to see or not! :) {Check out Amber over at Brunch with Amber and see how she answers these same questions, she was my inspiration}


36. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil? I think that there are certain situations where it is blatantly clear what is good and what is evil.

37. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job? I probably wouldn't quit, I would for sure cut down on how much I work and spend more time doing the things that I enjoy, but in today's society, a million dollars doesn't go as far as it sounds.

38. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing? More work I actually enjoy doing. I get bored so easy and couldn't stand it if I had to do less than I do now... I'd rather be happily busy any day!!

39. Do you feel like you've lived this day a hundred times before? Absolutely... Same stuff, different day.

40. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in? Actually, I currently am, it's a lonely feeling but I can't help how I feel about the situation and I will forever believe in it even if no one else can understand. =/

This past weekend was so much fun, yet so exhausting at the same time!

Thursday... One of my best friends graduated from the Police Academy, this was such a huge accomplishment for her and I am so proud and so happy for her :)


Friday... Another one of my best friends had her birthday party, let's just say it was a great but LONG night...


Saturday... My cousin's little boy turned one on Wednesday so we celebrated his birthday on Saturday
Saturday Night...




Sunday... This was an exciting day, I began my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY (check it out and enter today!!)

What were you up to this weekend?!

<3 Melissa

I am so excited to announce that starting today I will be opening up my very first giveaway! Over the past few months I have had such a blast writing for my blog and seeing all the nice and sweet comments along with the newest followers! So I wanted to come up with a fun way to show my gratitude, and what better way than a giveaway!!!

What you will win...
This adorable Tumbler Wine Glass, complete with a lid and a straw, PERFECT for the wine lover, or anyone really, to have with them on those summer nights sitting outside or for a pool party or bbq!! Along with this there will be a few other surprises for the winner! :)

The winner will be chosen on Saturday June 30th and I will post the results right here on the blog!!!

Enter below & GOOD LUCK!!!


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