Lifestyle
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#SelfieswithAlma
Okay, with a headline that starts with a hashtag you may be wondering what this post will be about. Let me explain, before my freshman year of college at the University of Illinois, I thought it would be kind of fun to take a selfie with the iconic Alam Mater (if you don’t know what that is, here is a little background about the statue) every school day until the day I graduate. This idea started out with me only taking a photo for my own personal collection of college memories. Then one day it dawned on me, why not continue this streak on social media just to publicly document…
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The End of Summer
With the end of fair season comes the end of summer. We all knew this would happen sooner or later, the long days and warm nights were slowly slipping aways from us. The new semester is rapidly approaching now, and soon I will be back to cracking the books. Another fresh set of classes to figure out and conquer, but this school year will be different for me. I am looking forward to the first school year of having this blog to write! It has been such an amazing way for me to connect with others and a fantastic creative outlet! Nothing has allowed me to be this vulnerable yet…
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CaseApp
As the new semester rapidly approaches, I am working hard at putting together new supplies to bring to college! Two of my most valuable tools are definitely my computer and phone. They are the way I communicate with others, and my computer is what helps me write the many papers I need to create in order to succeed. It is so important that I take care of both my phone and computer! I simply can’t risk either of these things getting damaged or lost. That is why going into my sophomore year of college I am collaborating with CaseApp! One of the main aspects I love about CaseApp is the…
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Grandma McFarland Turns 87!!!
This is a picture of Grandma McFarland from back in high school. Today, my Grandma McFarland turns 87! She doesn’t let her age slow her down! Grandma is a mover and a shaker, she is still enjoying life to the fullest! Be sure to leave a “Happy Birthday” wish for her in the comment section below!! Happy Birthday, Grandma! Much Love, Sarah
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My Night at the Fisher Fair
Thank goodness it is finally fair season! There is nothing better than spending a night going on rides and hanging out with those who matter to you most. The sight of the carnival lights at night are one more reason county fairs are so magical! Left to right: Me, Arianna Thompson, and Maddie Flesner (2016 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen) I had never been to the Fisher Fair before, but I was so excited to learn a dear friend of mine, Arianna Thompson, was competing in the Jr. Miss Fisher Fair Queen contest! We all wore the best shade of teal we could find to match her dress and cheer…
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4th of July 2018
It was one jam-packed fourth of July for my family and I this year! This was the third year in a row that I have walked in the fourth of July parade in Oakwood, Illinois. This year was extra special because it was the first time my Mom and I have had the opportunity to walk alongside our fellow Governor Bradford NSDAR members! Some of the Governor Bradford Chapter NSDAR members getting ready for the parade! We handed out little United States flags to the kids along the parade route. The children would get a little glimmer of excitement in their eye when they saw us coming along to hand out flags. They…
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64 Years of Marriage
My Grandma and Grandpa McFarland after 64 years of marriage. You know the old saying “Grow old with me, the best is yet to be”? Well, I am lucky enough to have seen this saying in action. This year, June 20th to be precise, will mark the 64th wedding anniversary for my Grandma and Grandpa McFarland. It is hard to believe they have been married that long because to me it sounds like a lifetime. Yet, I couldn’t possibly imagine either of them being with anyone else. The happy newlyweds on their wedding back in 1954. Both of them are in their mid-eighties, and they have seen so much history. The…
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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for 2018
My Dad and I. Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you haven’t found the perfect gift for your dad yet, look no further! I have found some of the coolest Father’s Day gifts this year! Keep scrolling down to see some of the awesome selections! First and foremost, my dad is Superman and I know it. I have never seen them in the same room together and that is proof enough for me! 😉 This shirt is perfect for any dad who is a DC Comics fan! The blue in this t-shirt is outstanding, and the “S” symbol is iconic. With a gift like this, your father will…
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Miss Charleston Pageant 2018
Congratulations to all of the young ladies who were crowned at the 2018 Miss Charleston pageant! Photos taken by Darla Sigmon (@mcsig96 on Instagram) Being in the pageant community, you get to meet and learn from so many different people. There are many honors that come along with being a “Forever Queen”, one being that you can participate as a judge for other pageants! When the invite came in to judge the 2018 Miss Charleston pageant, I jumped at the chance! Getting to meet the contestants and learn of their ambitions was so exciting. Also, seeing all of their beautiful style choices was definitely an added bonus! The first task was…
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R.I.P. Kate Spade
On June 5th, 2018, the world lost a great creative mind. Kate Spade was an inspiration to me and many other individuals who loved her designs. Her iconic logo makes the heart of many people skip a beat when they see it because that was always a symbol for grace and style. I have loved Kate Spade’s design since the moment I saw my first purse from the design house. Was it the simplicity of design? The enticing textures used? Or was the Kate Spade logo so uniquely placed on the bag that everyone couldn’t help but automatically believe it was high end? For whatever reason, I knew I…
