S'well Bottle

The past school year, reusable water bottles were very popular. In particular, the brand S’well had bottles selling in every boutique and department store I shop at. Due to the fact that I saw them everywhere, I had to get one (of course). Once I received mine in the mail, after ordering it online, I could not stop using it! I would leave it in the car with cold water and practically four hours later it would still be cold! While this worked perfect for summer, I stopped using it as much because the weather cooled down and I did not really crave ice-cold water anymore. That is when I discovered that it keeps hot coffee, tea, etc. hot all day! Ever since this, I have used my S’well bottle almost every day and cannot believe I lived without it! I love how I can use it for all weather conditions and it is super cute! My exact bottle is linked above. Check out some of my favorite designs below!

Malibu

Out of all the times, I have ventured up to Los Angeles, this was my second time exploring Malibu. The most notable restaurants along PCH that I noticed were Mastro’s, Nobu, and Malibu Farm. After sitting in the famous LA traffic, we decided it was best to eat at Malibu Farm because it is the only location in California, as opposed to the other options. Malibu Farm is known for serving fresh, organic, and locally grown food. I was slightly skeptical because I am not a big fan of “healthy “ food that tastes like plants or is very bland. But, Malibu Farm totally surprised me! The food tasted so rich and delicious and lacked the after-meal guilt. I took a bite everyone’s meals and it is safe to say I loved everything (very rare for me)! Along with the restaurant, a market and small shops are at the end of the pier, which makes the long drive (two hours for me) worth it. Aside from the fact that the restaurant décor and views are perfect for photos, the food is incredibly decadent! If you are ever in the area and have patience for traffic, I highly recommend taking and adventure to Malibu Farm!

National Charity League Senior Presents

National Charity League is an organization where girls and their mothers donate their time within their community. My mom and I began our NCL journey together when I was in seventh grade. Through my experience in NCL, I have learned to not take my blessings for granted. While everyone has hurdles in their life, a wider perspective can make your problems seem very minor compared to others. So you are probably wondering, why the wedding dress? At the end of senior year of high school, each chapter of National Charity League holds a Senior Presents where each girl is recognized for her accomplishments through her time in the organization (as you can tell it is very formal). After being presented we have a giant celebration with our closest family and friends! It was such a fun night to end my rewarding time in NCL.

Chicago, Illinois

This past spring break I went to Chicago for my sister’s volleyball tournament. I watched her play, but I also took advantage of the city as well! I was excited to visit Chicago because I have heard that people generally like it, but as a New York kind of girl, I did not plan on liking it that much. After walking around and exploring, I loved it (just a little less than I love New York)! Michigan Avenue was basically every store you can think to shop at on one street, along with adorable restaurants and of course the Bean! For anyone wondering, the Bean is really worth the hype. I may have taken too many pictures of it because I have never seen anything like it. The Burberry store is another piece of art that caught my eye. It has the iconic plaid on the building! Chicago is basically a mini New York City with tons of great shopping and eating! What more does a girl need?