Hiking Old Rag

Monday, December 14, 2015

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! I was so excited to sit down and write this post because I had a fun weekend that I am excited to share. Here is a highlight from each day of the weekend...

Friday: My BFF Sarah came to visit for the weekend, after a spur of the moment decision on Thursday night. It made spending Friday studying so much better knowing that I was going to see her at the end of the day. Also, I am excited to mention her because I only recently told her about this blog and I know she reads it on the reg now! Hi, Sarah!

Saturday: I went for a hike! I know this might be embarrassing because I am from Maine and go to school in Virginia...two hiking heavy states...and I had never been before. We hiked Old Rag, which is in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Shenandoah National Park area. Before going my friends (whose idea it was to go) had warned me that it wasn't exactly a novice trail, but we rationalized that since I had never been on a hike before, I wouldn't have anything else to compare it to...sound logic, right? It was tough for me and to be honest I wasn't super excited to go in the first place, but I am glad now that I can say I did it. Also, Tina Fey wrote about climbing Old Rag in her memoir, so I am mostly excited that I did something that she did too. I obviously took a ton of pictures because I needed proof for my mom the blog that I actually got to the top!

Old Rag Mountain Hike, hiking, Shenandoah National Park

Old Rag Mountain Hike, hiking, Shenandoah National Park

Old Rag Mountain Hike, hiking, Shenandoah National Park
My friend caught my efforts in trying to take a cool picture...the things I do for this blog!

Old Rag Mountain Hike, hiking, Shenandoah National Park
The result of the picture above.

Old Rag Mountain Hike, hiking, Shenandoah National Park

Sunday: After barely being able to get out of bed because I was so sore, I spent the day packing up my room so that I won't have to do it later in the week. Its hard to imagine that this time next week, I will be back to living in the state of Maine full time!

Overall, this weekend was a great way to say goodbye to Virginia and to the friends that I probably won't see until at least the spring. Now onto an NCLEX (nurse licensing exam) prep class this week and then graduation! I know I have mentioned the G word in so many posts lately, but I just can't help it...I am too excited!

What did you do this weekend?


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Almost Halfway | Friday Favorites

Friday, December 11, 2015

Happy Friday friends! We are almost halfway to Christmas and I just received my last shipping notification I was waiting for from Cyber Monday shopping yesterday. So everything is either in the mail or has been received and so far, everything has come in good condition and I got what I was expecting. I feel like I have to talk about it on here, because I am horrible when it comes to keeping gifts a secret and I just want to give them as soon as I get them. I am getting it out of my system now! Let's get on to Friday favorites!


Favorite Article: I know this might sound silly, but I have always been a fan of Paris Hilton. I know, I know. She is definitely not a favorite to many, but I just appreciate her "do whatever I want" attitude and honestly, "Stars Are Blind" is a great song. I even had my hair cut short once after she cut her hair short....So when I was came across this article on her business ventures and how she really paved the way for reality television, I loved it! 

Favorite Lust: Books like these....I know that they are all the rage right now, but I looked at them while at Michaels the other day and I can see why they are so fun! 

Favorite Blog Post: I am a huge Harry Potter fan and was so excited to see a Harry Potter gift guide from Carly on The College Prepster! My favorite thing on the list would have to be the HP Boxed Set!

Favorite Funny: This! The monkey's reaction is too cute! 



Favorite Moments:

1) Finishing my last college presentation. Now all I have left is a few days of a prep class for my licensing exam. 

2) Getting to post this picture!

A photo posted by Meghan Farrell (@mfarrelll14) on

3) Finding out that I band I love, Reel Big Fish, is playing in Portland in February! John and I plan on getting tickets, and I already can't wait!

What were some of your favorites this week?


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My 5 Favorite Christmas Movies

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Happy Wednesday! I am feeling back to 100% after feeling not so great this weekend, which is good because I am wrapping up classes and putting final touches on projects left and right! I am very borderline stressed about about finishing up the semester, graduating, rushing back to Maine and jumping right into Christmas there. To ignore all the stuff I have to do relieve some of that anticipatory stress, I have been watching a lot of movies because I think they are great ways to continue the Christmas spirit. I thought I would share some of my favorite Christmas movies!


1// Elf // I think this might be on everyones favorite Christmas movies list...its just a classic! For me, the best thing about this movie is how quotable it is. John and I can never ever say "10 AM" without following it up with "Santa's coming to town!"


2 // Home Alone // Once again, I would assume that this is a pretty popular one as far as Christmas movies go. That being said, I think it is a well deserved favorite. How many times can I watch the end where Harry and Marv are subjected to Kevin's clever booby traps? The limit does not exist. 


3 // A Christmas Story // Watching this movie on Christmas Eve night was my family's tradition for a long time so I have such positive memories of it. Its also SO funny, so its one I highly suggest. 


4 // Eloise at Christmastime // I always try to catch this movie on ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas and every year I tell myself I need to buy it! It is such a cute movie...Eloise is the sassiest little girl and I would love to have a day in her shoes living at the Plaza Hotel! 


5 // National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation // I'm not sure if I have mentioned it on here before, but my family's favorite movie is National Lampoon's Vacation...and Christmas Vacation is not far behind on that list! Like Elf, it is often quoted in our house. Its subtle in the movie, but we love "I don't knowwww Margo!" 


What are some of your favorite Christmas movies? 



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9 Feelings You Have When You're Sick

Monday, December 7, 2015

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I spent mine tucked in bed with what I can only assume to be a virus of some sort since I already got my flu shot for the season. I had the whole nine yards of the chills, aches, fever, and exhaustion. I was kind of bummed because I only have so much time left at school, and the last thing I wanted was to be stuck in bed. However, I would rather it happen now, then graduation weekend!

Since I didn't have much to write in the way of a weekend wrap up, I thought I would write out a few feelings in gif form that I figure most of us share when we are sick.

1// When you've left your bed for more than five minutes...


2// When anyone asks how you are doing


3// When you self-diagnose from WebMD


4// Realizing you'll have to cancel plans...


5// But you're an introvert you're secretly happy about cancelled plans and staying home...


6// When you think you've permanently become a part of the couch


7// After you have't left the house for a few days and you're going a little stir crazy...


8// When you realize you're out of Advil...


9// When you wake up and realize you feel better...


I wish you all a great week, and I hope I made you laugh a little!




Going By Too Fast | Friday Favorites

Friday, December 4, 2015

Happy Friday! This week really seemed to fly by for me...is it because its the holiday season now? I feel like I look forward to December all year, but when it actually gets here, its over in the blink of an eye. Does anyone else feel that way? I was planning out my posting for the rest of the month, and looking at the calendar made me feel as if there wasn't even any more time left in the month! I know I was overreacting in the moment, but it made me realize that I need to slow down and appreciate the time I have to celebrate the holiday. I guess enough with my overthinking mind and on to my favorites for the week!


Favorite Article: An article filled with just gifs of Paul Rudd dancing. Oh how I love him! Its not a complete list though, because they didn't include a gif of him dancing in Clueless (one of my favorites). 
Don't worry though, I found it! via

Favorite Lust: Everything on my Christmas wish list! If you were wondering, its already been sent off to Santa. Although, I am not sure its gotten there yet because mail to the North Pole can sometimes take a while...

Favorite Blog Post: I loved reading all of the gift guides that have been coming out on blogs, but ones of my favorites has been this one by Christina. I love how detailed and thoughtful it is, and there really is something for everyone! 

Favorite Quote: I dedicated a lot of time to blogging this week and I just love the escape it provides me. Growing up, I would have easily told you that I don't have a creative bone in my body, but now I feel proud that I do have a creative outlet and its this blog (and makeup, haha!) 

Favorite Moments: 

1) Publishing my second video on here and on YouTube!

2) Cozying up on the couch on December 1st with cookie dough (don't worry, I didn't add egg) in hand while watching Love Actually. Its such a great movie to stir up holiday giddiness! 

3) Crossed a lot of thing off on the "things to do before graduation" list that my roommate put together. Only 15 days now! 

What were some of your favorites this week? 


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November 2015 Favorites | Video

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Happy Thursday! I know I don't usually post on Thursdays, but I filmed a video yesterday and thought, "why not just post it tomorrow?!" so here it is! It is my favorites for the month of November, and its a little bit ramble-y, so be warned. Also, I was still a tad nervous in front of the camera, but I think its only a little bit noticeable (I hope...). I had fun doing it, even though I look a tad serious in a few parts! Let me know if you like videos every now and then!


What were your favorites for the month of November?


Christmas 2015 Wish List

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Happy December! I know its the second day of it now, but since I didn't have a post yesterday, I still wanted to say it! I always try to make December first extra Christmassy to kick off the whole month, so last night my roommate and I watched Love Actually with Christmas lights and a pine-scented candle.


We thought we deserved a chill night since we spent most of the day studying and working on our online classes (while listening to Christmas music, of course!) Since I am now fully in the Christmas spirit, I thought I would share what I am wishing for this Christmas.

Christmas 2015 Wish List


Here are the items in the picture (working from left to right-ish): 


Santa, if you're reading, I have been really good this year!

liz lemon christmas gif, 30 Rock Christmas
Too soon?! via

What do you have on your Christmas list?


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