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Be Positive, Be Preppy

-Miranda Sue

Bless Up!

I finished my freshmen year of college yesterday. My wonderful friends Emily, Claire Piper, and Andi gave me this notebook as my continue my journey in this world. This year has been very rough, especially these past few months. They supported me and the path that lies before me. They took me to McDonald's when I needed nugs at 2 am. The days with them have been good.

  

I want to give a huge thank you to my roombuddy Kama. She has truly seen all of my sides. I could not have been blessed with  better person to live with this year. Everyday I see more of myself in her. The lack of sleep, the fires, the Netflix, and so much more has been a joy to share with you. You have been such a blessing to me.

Thank you to all of my teammates on the Bethel College Cheer Team. We are an actual family and I love each of you. I will cherish the memories we have made together. Thank you Coach, you have helped my remain calm and keep my eyes on the Lord. I see Christ shine through you everyday.

Thank you to everyone who has dealt with my stress, my attitude, and my lack of communication.

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

Dear Jesus,

Please help me to be strong this summer. Help me look to you when in every situation. Let people see you in and through me. Help me to keep a real and genuine smile on my face, and look to you when I need help finding it. Lord thank you for all the people you have placed in my life. Thank you for the situations I have experienced. Thank you for the opportunity to continue my college education. I want to follow you Jesus. You know the desires of my heart and where I want to be at. Show me where I am supported to be walking. You lead and I will follow Lord. I love you and thank you for loving me and saving me. Amen.

Life is Happening

I have been overwhelmed this whole semester. I have a very heavy work load in all of my classes and feel like I have no free time, or time to just sit and breath. I never understood what my friends meant by "college will change you," but I do now. I do not feel like I am the same person I was at the beginning of the year, or even the beginning of this semester. We all encounter lows in our lives, and I am stuck in a pretty low hole. I have not been blogging because of a few reasons: I cannot find time to sit down and write a post, I am physically and mentally drained, and I do not feel I am in a place to be spreading positive words and thoughts. I wake up everyday with an open heart, but by the end of the day I am weighed down by everything around me. Once God shows me the way, I will be posting again. Till then,

Be Positive, Be Preppy,

-Miranda Sue

Ciao Amici Miei

Hello everyone! I was very busy the past few weeks, but it is now spring break and I am in Italy visiting my dad! I left Friday from O'hare and landed in Naples Saturday night. On Sunday, we went to a local spa. The spa is build into the side of an active volcano which heats all of the pools. The pools are natural mineral water. We went and had lunch, went back to the spa for a little bit, then went home. We watched the sun set and my dad made steaks for dinner. After our dinner, my dad's landlords invited us down for "cake." Which meant, we will have cake after we eat dinner. The food was amazing and they are such nice people.

Today, Monday, we got on the train and went to Rome. In Italy, Roma is pronounced and spelt "Roma." We ate McDonald's for breakfast at the train station, then worked our way to the Vatican. The first time I came to Italy, three years ago, we went to the Vatican. The first time I came to Italy, three years ago, we went to the Vatican but I wanted to go back as a follower of Jesus this time. 

The dome in the back left corner is St. Peter's Basilica. 

We tried chestnut roasted on an open fire, and we don't need to try them again. 

 The coolest thing that happened today was when we were walking through the rooms that Raphael did frescoes in and I turned around and saw The School of Athens. I had no idea that this fresco was here. The first time we came, we missed all of the rooms that Raphael created. I am in love with this fresco and the deep philosophy in every scene. I am beyond grateful that I got the chance to see amazing creation with my own eyes. The thing about these frescoes is that you just stand in awh and you do not want to stop looking at them.

 Pictures are not forbidden in the Sistine Chapel. I am amazed by every detail in that room and what it stands for. While we were they, I talked to the priest about my faith and where I am at, and he gave me a blessing.

We smashed ourselves into the subway and went to see the Fountain of Trevi. When at the Fountain of Trevi, you throw a coin over the opposite shoulder you are throwing with, and this means you will be back to Rome.

Looks like I'll be back Roma!

 

Today was amazing. We head out for Venice tomorrow!

Be Positive, Be Preppy

-Miranda Sue

Happy Valentine's Day

Here is some brief history about Valentine's day.
Valentine's day was originally established to celebrate Catholic Saint Valentine. February 14th is the day of his death. Saint Valentine was persecuted for his faith, which makes him a martyr. The holiday was meant to acknowledge those who have been martyred. People started giving cards that would say "your Valentine" representing that they would die for that person. The romantic part of Valentines day that our culture celebrates now did not exist until the 14th century. Geoffrey Chaucer is known for his poetry and English literature during the Mid-evil times. He started writing romantic poems to women. The card companies took over the whole day in the 18th century. 

Personally am not into the whole idea of Valentine's day. I think there is too many expectations and people just get hurt. You should show the person you are with that you love them everyday. 

Here is my outfit for today! I absolutely love this pink tank top, my mom got it for me for my birthday. This color is so in right now.
Outfit Details:
Maroon cardigan - Gap Factory
Tank Top - Goody's
Jeans - American Eagle
Shoes - Charlotte Russe 

Be Positive, Be Preppy

-Miranda Sue

Stop and Look Around

This past week was Babe Week at Bethel College. Babe Week's purpose is to remove distractions in your life so you can focus on improving yourself. A lot of girls gave up social media or Netflix. I had said that I was not going to give up my social media because of my blog, however I was extremely busy with homework and a lot of other things that I really had no time to write posts. This week has given me the chance to pause and look at my life.

My birthday was on Wednesday. I woke up to Taylor Parker's beautiful face beginning me a Rise and Roll doughnut and pineapple for breakfast. Logan, Taylor Parker, Brooke, and I went to Soho's for dinner. Soho is a Japanese sushi and hibachi grill. The food was amazing and the whole experience was great besides the fact that Taylor Parker is severely allergic to eggs and she almost died about twelve times, but its all good now. After dinner we went to Blaze Pizza so Taylor Parker could eat, then we went to the South Bend Chocolate Factory Cafe. Logan got me some truffles and they were delicious. It was a great day and I am blessed to have such great friends.

I think of my birthday as my personal new year. Every year I think about where I am in life and what I need to improve. I decided that I am going to focus on living in the situations that are currently happening. I get easily caught up in the next step of my life and I do not take time to enjoy where I am or who is around me. I want to stop worrying about the future so I can love and enjoy the people I am around now. I am blessed to know the amazing people I do and I need to recognize how thankful I should be for these people and situations.

Be Positive, Be Preppy

-Miranda Sue

Lilly Pulitzer Skirts for Sale

I wanted to buy some Lilly Pulitzer skirts for the spring, so I read all sorts of articles and researched what size I should wear. Everything I read said I should wear a 0. I bought these two skirts on Poshmark and when I tried them on they were too big, so I am trying to resell them. I might be getting the second one altered. If you are interested or know anyone who might be, contact me or send them my link. Thank you!

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

Country Club Prep Ambassador

If you have been wondering about some links I have been posting on my Facebook, here is an explanation. I recently became an ambassador for the brand Country Club Prep! Their goal is to find the best preppy brands and supply them to preppies all over. They are a great source for mass and multi brand purchases. You can find top brands such as Vineyard Vines, Southern Tides, and Jack Rodgers, and also find a huge amount of underground preppy companies looking from new friends! Country Club Prep are generally cheaper than buying from the company directly, and they have great sales! I also have a 21% off code that works on selected brands and clearance! Explore Country Club Prep's website and contact me if you are interested in saving on your next preppy purchase!

 I received product from Country Club Prep today! I absolutely love the watermelon color!

Also today was another lazy day, VV and scrunchies save me!

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

Whale of a Sale

Happy Monday. It is a new week, and there are new opportunities. Make this week great. I started off my week with a Vineyard Vines t-shirt and my duck books. A little lazy, but very comfy. I got it on whale of a sale on this shirt! $14.99 for a VV shirt? Yes please! Every day WILL feel THIS good in Vineyard Vines.

Outfit Details:
Sweater - American Eagle
T-Shirt - Vineyard Vines
Jeans - American Eagle
Socks - my house..?
Duck Boots - Goody's
Necklace - Charming Charlies
Scrunchy - Walmart

This is my roommate Kama!

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

Taco... Friday?

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has enjoyed their week, because it is the weekend now! My mom got me this bright yellow sweater and this navy blue and white striped shirt from the Gap factory and she got a fantastic deal! They are both super soft, however, the yellow sweater and the washer had a minor disagreement. Taylor Parker, Logan, and I went to the mall tonight and picked up some great deals. Then we hit up Taco Bell and won a free taco!

Outfit Details:
Sweater - Gap Factory
Striped button up - Gap Factory
Jeans - American Eagle
Necklace - Kiel James Patrick

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

Pearls are a Girls Bestfriend

I am absolutely in love with this pearl necklace! I feel that a single strand of pearls can make any casual outfit into a preppy masterpiece. Pearls can brighten up any dark snowy day. I actually made my pearl necklace from an old one of my moms that broke. I hope everyone has had a great week.

Outfit Details:
Flannel - Hollister
Sweater - American Eagle
Jeans - American Eagle
Socks - J. Crew
Duck Boots - Goody's

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

Turtleneck to the Rescue

I have been very sick since I got back to school after winter break. I have not been feeling the best so I have not been writing posts. I am sorry for that. I am getting better slowly everyday. I am on an antibiotic now and my energy is higher than it was, but I still feel gross and have a horrible cough. This Ralph Lauren turtle neck is the greatest thing ever. It is so comfy and casual but still looks cute!

Outfit Details:
Turtleneck - Ralph Lauren
Jeans - American Eagle
Timberlands - Poshmark
Watch - Charming Charlies
Necklace - Cassie's wedding

 #BePostive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue

2016 Reflection

Happy New Year everyone! I wanted to take some time to reflect over 2016. I understand that a lot of people did not enjoy 2016, but I did. I was a tough year for me though. I had many things that changed in my life and that was very challenging. I am thankful for all the new people I get to meet in 2016 and I cannot wait to see what 2017 has in store for me.

 Senior Night for Basketball

 Mel and I getting piercings after Basketball season was over

 Spring break with Mackie, Cali, Jenny, and my mom

 Prom

 The experience with this Jeep.

 Graduation

 The summer adventures with Niobe!

 Forth of July weekend on Mullet Lake with Aunt Kellie, Uncle Wilby, and my mom

 Cedar Point

 Getting to spend time with Alice in America and Italy!

 Getting to explore Italy with my dad

 Starting my freshmen year at Bethel College

 the #fresh4

Music on Mullet for Memorial Day

 Making memories with these to girls!

 Sharing life with Karli

 The Delucenay Wedding

 Crafting till 2am with these two

Ball State Basketball game

Dad getting to come home for Christmas

#BePositive #BePreppy

-Miranda Sue