I got back from Gulf Shores this past Saturday, just in time to celebrate my birthday on Sunday :)))) The big 19! Most 19-year-olds are striving to finish freshman year of college, but I'm getting ready to be a sophomore/junior of college and starting my first writing internship in the fall. Call me an overachiever (hair toss). 

My boyfriend, the sweetest Garry in the whole world, came to my house Sunday night and surprised me with this gem....

I just about keeled over. I mentioned wanting a bicycle during the school year and he remembered! It's the bike of my dreams--a Fairhaven Schwinn cruiser... Sigh, just typing this post makes me want to go ride it. Again. For the fourth time today. 

In other news, my parents enrolled me in a cooking class! I am so excited to learn more about cooking and baking (two of my favorite things). Stay tuned to see some of the yummy things that I'll be sharing from class.

Last but not least: the video. 

Disclaimer-- my family is wild, and I know your family is, too. Let's all embrace it. 

Shoutout to my amazing sister, Hanna--she edited/videoed/crafted this whole thing. So talented.

xx, 

Em.