Things I actually like about summer

Long time, no post. I know, I've been preoccupied. But today starts the challenge of 7 days 7 posts! I'm going to get on a routine of posting weekly.
It's officially Summer. Let's start off by making one thing known, I HIGHLY dislike Summer. I have black leather seats in my car, ouch. I hate to sweat, and my hair is a frizz ball because of the humidity. So Summer and I are not on good terms. Hoooowever, I like some of the things summer brings. For example, With the heat comes the air conditioning.  I also enjoy late summer nights eating s'mores and star gazing. I anxiously await the summer to pull out my maxi dresses, and summer dresses, and fun sandals. And maybe my most favorite thing about summer is the 4th of July. Bar-B-Ques, festive outfits, and firework shows. If I could do all those things with a little snow on the ground, life would be golden. Temperatures have reached the hundreds here, I'm not amused.Stay cool, my friends.

It's Monday! Alarm clocks around the world were hit hard with the snooze button. It's back to work for most of the world, unless you're like me and work Tues-Sat!! Monday's are heaven sent. It's my day to relax, watch Netflix & in today's rainy glory, shop the surprise Kate Spade sale online! Seriously, I've come to love me some Kate Spade. After getting my first bag (that I stalked the website MONTHS, i'm talking 7 months for ) When it arrived in the mail, it was like...

 I just can't get enough. I visit their website weekly waiting for a sale as amazing as this one to come along. What is better than 75% off and $5 ground shipping ? Free shipping, that's what, but I can live with $5. That being said, click the link above and get your shop on! Sale ends at 11:59 TONIGHT!

I'm going to crawl back in my bed and wait for my package to arrive! Happy Monday!

Wise Words

Hello again! Recently, in my quest to find out what I want to do with my life (college, career, location) I've been given a lot of advice from peers,my mother, my boss, and some random customers at my job. Mostly they are quoting dead philosophers and the bible about life and the paths you travel; words & quotes in which they live by, that they know will help them in the choices they make on the daily.Mine you ask? 

(Pinterest)

I had first heard this quote in a Reba song, you know, "Fancy" And I just liked the way it sounded in the song, it wasn't until reading Hamlet in my 11th grade English class, that I truly understood the meaning & since then I've tried to live by this the best of my ability. Staying honest to me, regardless of others. 

Another one of my favorite was said by none other than my girl, Liz T. (Elizabeth Taylor). I learned this through experience (I'll tell you about it another time) and when you're in a sticky situation it can be a defining moment for friendships. Liz knew what she was talkin about.

What words or quotes do you live by? Comment below! 

 thanks for reading:)

P.S. What does one wear to a Mary J. Blige concert, this coming Sunday?

New Blog on the Block

Hello! 

 Welcome to There Once Was a Girl... I'm Jodeci, the girl. 21 year old aspiring event planner. I started this blog, because I thought blogging would be a good release for all the conversations I have in my head on a daily basis, it's fun, and I want to make friends with all the amazing blog ladies out there. You're in for lots of real housewife gifs, pictures of my dog (she's a sass master), and stories about my tequila induced shenanigans. I'll throw in a few life lessons for you too... #1 NEVER WASTE TEQUILA or VODKA or a Straw-ber-ita... basically there are kids out there without these luxurious beverages so take advantage and drink up! Follow me on twitter ya'll @jodecit