Love This, Hate That

Well hello there,

I hope you guys have been doing amazing and have been enjoying this awesome new year! Sorry I have been so MIA

I'm back at Chapel Hill and have been loving my second semester of college :) It's not exactly the schoolwork and endless textbook readings I'm loving, but more the fun nights I've already been having.

Speaking of things I've been loving, I wanted to make this post to update y'all on things that I love and hate currently!

Lehhzzz go:

LOVINGGGG


1) NARS Orgasm Blush and Laguna Bronzer

These really are the perfect pair. Foremost, Orgasm is the perfect shade of pink for every skin tone, I promise. It somehow gives a blush on your skin that makes you look tanner--even without bronzer. It is so flattering, and has a glow that isn't too shimmery or sparkly. I absolutely love it--in the summer it's going to look amazing.

Laguna is everything I'd hoped it would be. It's not too dark that I can't wear it in the winter, and it's dark enough that it'll look perfect during summer.

Although these items are on the pricier side, they are completely worth it, and will last for a LONG time.

2) ADPi Hoodie

The greatest shirt/sweater/anything ADPi purchase I've made all year is this hoodie. It is literally almost glued to my body. I wear it any wear and everywhere. It is super comfy and keeps me warm when this bipolar North Carolina weather takes a turn for the worse. It's kind of gross how much I wear it but I could care less. It was worth every penny and it also reps ADPi--nothing better.

3) 8 ams

Haha okay hear me out. My 8 ams and early classes get me up early in the day, make me motivated for the day, and allow for my classes to be over early so that I have longer periods of free time at night to finish homework or relax. ANDDDDD I'm not gonna lie, it also gives me the possibility of getting Chick-Fil-A breakfast in the morning #fattyproblems

4) Weight Training

At Carolina we're required to take a lifetime fitness class and I was placed into weight training. I thought I would hate it, but I'm actually feeling results, have good friends in the class, and love my trainer. Maybe I'll effortlessly obtain a Spring Break body in the next 10 weeks--key word: maybe.

5) Instagram

I absolutely love Instagram. I didn't know what it was beforehand, but ever since I got my iPhone, I've been addicted. I was always posting mainly photos on Twitter, so I feel like Instagram was made for me. I love all the different filters and how the comments aren't restricted by a character count--like Twitter.

6) Banana Bread

I am obsessed with banana bread lately. I forced my mom to get some for me to take back to school. My mom makes the most amazing banana bread, so it's not as good as hers, but it at least reminds me of home. If you'd never tried banana bread, try it now.

7) Hunger Games

Nothing more needs to be said.

HATINGGGG

1) Guys being jerks

I absolutely hate when guys are pigs. The second that boys reveal their true motives in keeping a conversation going, I'm immediately ready to punch them in the face. Boys, making it clear that you think we are sluts makes us want to do anything but talk to you. Be chivalrous, it isn't dead I swear.

2) Photoready Concealer

I'm really disappointed with this product :( I usually love Photoready's products, but this concealer comes off flaky on my winter skin and exaggerates my dry patches and skin texture. I'm not sure whether the small amount of sparkles found within Photoready's products are to blame, or whether the formula just doesn't mesh well with dry winter skin. Either way, I wouldn't buy this again.

3) ..speaking of dry skin..

Am I the only one who's skin is a desert lately? My lips. The outer corners of my eyes. My nose. My legs. My cheeks. EVERYWHERE. No matter how much I exfoliate, no matter how much moisturizer I apply, and no matter how much water I drink, my skin continues to crack and flake. WINTER YOU SUCK. On the bright side, my sister posted a blog a little while back to help you get rid of dry skin. Check it out!

4) The Bachelor

Although I only originally started watching this show because of my sister, I truly liked her season and Ashley's season. However, I find the girls on Ben's season utterly unbearable and vicious. It's hard to watch them make fools of themselves. If it weren't for a few exceptions such as Kacie B. or Emily, I would've long ago turned the channel. Once they disappear, I'll probably no longer watch.

5) Pokey Sticks

Cue scary music .... 

Don't get me wrong, Pokey Sticks are often the light of my life, the key to my heart, the sun in my life, and I could go on, but our relationship recently hit a big speed bump: I found out their nutritional value. Not only do 10 Pokey Sticks contain 1400 calories, 60 grams of fat, and 1830 mg of sodium, but my friends and I usually consume more than 10 Pokey Sticks on almost every occasion. 

Let's not get ahead of ourselves though, Pokey Sticks and I HAVE NOT broken up ... we're just taking a little break. I'll come back to you soon baby, after I eat healthier, and have gone more than at least a week without having you almost every day.

6) My Roy's Boys

I know Roy, I know

 Okay y'all. Let's just get it out in the open. WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED AT FSU?!?!?!??! Did they roofie our players? Were they wearing invisible blindfolds. Did Dulkys have extreme blackmail on them? Did Blue Steel survive those last 14 seconds? SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. The biggest question of all is: are we still gonna get that National Championship? I came into this season without a DOUBT that we were gonna win. Now I'm not so sure.
All joking aside, I know my boys are great players, and one game doesn't define their season. But they seriously need to work on defense, free throws (*cough*Henson*cough*), and 3 pointers if we're gonna stay in the game and ultimately win.
Don't let me down boys! Even if we lose, go out fighting hard. Then I'll at least be proud to be bleeding Carolina blue.



So anyways, those are some things I've been interested with lately!

I've also been exercising more, trying to get a better night's sleep, and have joined my sorority's Greek Groove team. If you don't know what Greek Groove is, look up "UNC Greek Groove" on YouTube.

Like I said earlier, I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've been getting used to classes, and I was actually extremely under the weather for about a week, so I was trying to get better.

2012 has been AMAZING for me so far, and I hope it continues :)

I'm hoping to make a new video log soon, and in it I'd love to answer any questions y'all have, ABOUT ANYTHING: make up, college, ADPi, my sister, myself, Chapel Hill, the South, Pokey Sticks, exercising, etc. You can leave them in a comment under this post, or direct message/tweet at me. My twitter name is @AlexaSpivey. I hope I'll receive tons of questions from y'all!

I'll post again soon! So until then..

-Love you,
Alexa Dorian

2011, you were good to me

Hey guys!!!!

I'm gonna do a post I've been waiting to do since I first got my blog!

I'm going to do the Top 11 moments for 2011. This year I waited for my entire life. The year I'd graduate. The year I'd go to college. The year I'd turn 18. It came and went, living up to my expectations in every way!

I wanted to highlight the best parts of this year, that I'll never forget, for y'all!

I also wanted to add in some regrets and hopes for the New Year--because there is always room for improvement and goals.

So let's get started! (BTW: You can click on all the pictures to see them bigger! I had to scale them smaller to fit the blog post)

A Spivey Christmas!

Hey Y'all!

I hope all you guys had an amazing Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate!

I know my family and I had such an amazing time, and I wanted to share some awesome moments from our holidays.

New York: Day 3

Hey Y'all!!!! :)

I'm so excited because it's only 5 more days til Christmas!!! (Well technically 4, since I'm posting this at 1 am on December 21st)

Today was a really relaxing day again. I woke up at 8 and got ready. After my sister and Scott left for work, I went across the street to a Ukrainian restaurant called Veselka. I got a breakfast sandwich from there, and then got some coffee from Starbucks. I went back home to eat, after repeatedly pushing instead of pulling on my sister's entry door for 10 minutes, and watched some reality tv.

Afterwards, I climbed into bed, and began to read The Hunger Games! Everyone I know that has read this book, most notably my sister, has absolutely loved it and raved about it. I started reading it, and must admit it is pretty amazing. I'm so excited to finish it.

After talking on the phone to my old friend Allie, I took a nap because I wasn't feeling well. Afterwards, my sister got home and we went to dinner with Scott.

I wanted to include this screenshot, just because my sister and I have the immaturity of 5 year olds, and we died laughing at this:

ANYWAYS

 My favorite restaurant in East Village is The Smith. I love it because they always have amazing food, awesome service, white subway tiled walls, old timey pictures of flappers and other women and men lining the wall, dimlamp-post lighting, along with table candles, a front wall that slides open when the weather is nice, and tables ranging from two-people-to-a-table to huge booths. And when they give you the check, they attach a postcard with their restaurant name and a cute picture--which I always keep as souvenirs. Every time I've gone, it's never let me down.

Anyways, tonight wasn't any different and the food and service was amazing.

I had a Blood Orange Cranberry Spiced Cream Soda to drink:

And for my entree, I had Spaghetti & Meatballs:

I always have to include the lame pictures my sister and I take:

After dinner, we went to Momo Fuku's (Milk), which I've always heard my sister and Scott raving about because of their delicious pies, truffles, and cookies.

We always have to get dessert, mainly because Scott has the strongest sweet tooth I've ever encountered. Scott always gets something I think is really interesting:

CEREAL MILK. I tried his one time, and it seriously tastes exactly like the milk that's left in your cereal bowl when you're done with Cheerios or some other sweet cereal. It's actually reallyyyy good.

I just got a plain ol' chocolate cookie though. It was pretty good, not the most amazing cookie in the world.

I wanted to include some pretty pictures of the busy streets on the walk home:

Then we came home and played around on Morphthing.com which is always fun. You should check it out.

We watched some silly Youtube videos and now I'm laying in bed.

Tomorrow (or technically today haha) I'm trying to finish The Hunger Games, and maybe go out and get some supplies to make these Christmas cookies I found on Pinterest. If I do, I'll be sure to include it in my post tomorrow.

Lastly, I wanted to give a few shout outs.

Foremost: to Nicki Hodgins. I love you so much and you'll get through this cause you're so strong. I'm always gonna be here for you, so don't ever hesitate to text or call or come over :) meef

To Dree and Hailey, Happy Birthday pretty girls! I'm so lucky I met both of you through ADPi. You both always add something special to my day :) Have an amazing day.

Lastly: to Ches Edwards. You've become my best friend and one of the best parts of my day. I love our 3 hour phone calls, and one-eye covered FaceTimes, and how I can get choked up on the phone or how we can tell each other how we feel without judgment. I'm very grateful to have met you, and I can't wait to cheer for you January 3rd. When I get home, my creepy self will probably go straight to your house, since I know where it is and everything. You're too cool---I promise I'm not being sarcastic :)

Well I'm exhausted and about to head to sleep. I hope you all are filling your days with holiday music and getting even more pumped for Christmas. My parents are coming on Friday and I couldn't be more excited!

Love you all :)

-Alexa Dorian

New York: Day 2

Hey guys!

So my sister put me on a sleeping schedule since it's been so out of whack because of exams, but the thing is, I slept in until 3 today. I know, so lazyyyyyy.

As a result, I didn't do TONS today. I woke up and showered and painted my toe nails with that new nail polish I got yesterday.

When my sister got home, we wrapped a few presents, then I got dressed to go out to dinner.

Scott, sissy, and I went to Bodhi Tree, this little Thai restaurant down the street from her that I loved a few trips back when I came to visit her. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS, as always

My sister got Garlic Chicken, Crispy Calamari, and Chicken Wings

Scott got Chicken Pad Thai, Crispy Calamari, and Chicken Wings

And I got Thai Iced Tea (MY FAVORITE), Thai Fried Rice w/ Chicken, Vegetable Dumplings, and Chicken Satay on skewers. 

Thai Iced Tea

Vegetable Dumplings

Chicken Satay

Fried Rice

Here's some pictures of sissy and me being lame as always:

Then afterwards, we went to Sundaes and Cones, our favorite ice cream parlor.

I got Red Orange Sorbet

and my sister got Pistachio Almond, which is her favorite. I always thought it sounded disgusting, but I tried it tonight and it was sooo good. Sorry for not giving you enough cred, pistachio almond.

Now we are just sitting around about to watch a movie. Hopefully my day tomorrow will be wayyyy more productive!

Hope you all are enjoying your vacation and getting ready for Christmas or Hanukkah :)

- Alexa Dorian

New York: Day 1

Hey guys!!!

I hope you're all trying to keep warm like I am. I'm a bundled up in my sister's apartment! 

 I flew to New York this morning and I'll be here for another week, so I thought I'd do a little blog about what I do while I'm up here!

Btw, I'll keep you guys updated about how my exams went (let's hope well!!!)

So here's what happened today:

My sister, her boyfriend, Scott, and I, went to a restaurant called Standard Grill. My FAVORITE part about coming to New York is always the food. When I came up last Spring Break, we went to the top pizza and burger places.

Anyways, they told me that I had to try the donuts and roasted potatoes. I ordered the omelet with cheddar and onions, potatoes, and sourdough bread.

yum yum yum

then we finished off with their cinnamon sugar donuts! soooooo delicious

Then we stopped by a store called All Saints, which was toooooo cool for words. The layout of the store had an old-timey, industrial feel, and the store's displays were based around old machines.

Then we stopped by Sephora and I got the COOLEST glitter nail polish

This picture doesn't do it justice. It's the prettiest blue with bright purple glitter! I'm already wearing it.

Lastly, we came home because we were supposed to go to an event with my sister's best friend Ashley. Unfortunately, I was too tired from being up all night waiting for my flight, that I passed out on the couch after getting ready and we didn't go. 

My sister, however, found fun in taking random pictures of me while I was sleeping. Here's just a few:

She's such a weirdo.

Afterwards, we all sat on the couch, ordered delicious pizza, and watched SNL and New Girl! 

I'll keep you guys updated each day on what I do!

Hope you'll enjoy this

-Alexa Dorian

Sorry I've Been So MIA....

Hey guys!

Sorry I've been gone for so long. It's finals week and I'm laying in bed recovering from an all nighter. I just wanted to make this post to let y'all know some things going on in my life!!!