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My Back to School Must Haves

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Brita. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's that time of year again, and if the non-stop ads running on every media outlet available weren't enough to let you know, it's time to get back to school! This year feels exceptionally different for me because I will be starting my senior year of college. It's weird to consider that next week may possibly hold my very last first day of school ever. I can barely wrap my mind around it!

With that being said, this year, I'm making certain to do back to school shopping like a pro. I may never get the opportunity to do this ever again. Today, I want to share with you some tried and true must haves for me as I head back to school!

A reliable water bottle: This Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 oz water bottle which is available at Target is perfect for on the go. It's got a really fun color, is easily portable, and helps me to get my daily water in-take way up. Campus life is a constantly active blur and this water bottle is a perfect fit for keeping me hydrated all day! In addition, it's perfect for toting around campus and multifunctional! A total win-win. Also, for home, I love my Brita Space Saver System in turquoise!
Lilly Pultizer Agenda: I've had a Lilly agenda for ages and I couldn't start senior year without a new one. There are more options than ever as far as Lilly agenda styles/price ranges go. My agenda helps keep me on top of all my tasks for the week and the upcoming month in style!
Five Star Notebook: I've been using two of these bad boys for the academic year since high school. They're large and have several dividers which means that keeping my class notes organized and separate from one another is never a problem. Plus, they come is a huge range of colors!
G2 Pens: These pens are exclusively my favorite. They come in variety of awesome colors, glide over paper, and I would be lost taking notes without them. They've also been an unbeatable favorite since high school!

These are just a few of the awesome things I've gathered or restocked up on during back to school shopping, but I love them all so much! I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing year!

What are some of your back to school must haves? Let me know!

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This Week's Wishes

Go Pick Up The Fault in Our Stars: Okay, I've been going back in forth as to whether I should read this book for nearly two years. Part of me wasn't too thrilled with the cancer plot-line (I blame a bad fiction book about a girl with cancer I read when I was about 15 where the girl was surly and hopeless and random) and I equally wasn't too thrilled about the character names for whatever silly reason. Also, I knew no matter the outcome, John Green was definitely going to rip my heart out. He wrote one of my favorite books Looking for Alaska and one of my least favorite Paper Towns. However, I haven't heard even one person say that this book isn't anything but tearjerkingly magical. Not a single bad review. I'm more convinced than ever that I need to read it after seeing this trailer (where, yes, I teared up). Plus, now I'm motivated to read it before the movie comes out. So, long story short, I just need to bite the bullet and pick it up.
No Cupcakes: Last week I got a bit cupcake happy and went to Bliss 3x. *Hides face* So, yeah, this week I'm pledging to cut out the cupcake runs. No cupcakes even if it is $2 Tuesday or double punch Wednesdays. Not a single delicious cupcake morsel is going to pass these lips.
Stay Totally Caught Up On Schoolwork: I'm hoping to stay totally caught up on readings this week, my online class, and my never-ending Spanish homework. Ugh. Also, I need to get my butt to the Fine Arts office to take care of some paperwork.
No Eating Out: In addition to no cupcake runs, I'm going to make it a goal not to eat out this week. This is more of a money saving measure than anything. Plus, it's an attempt to discipline myself into eating what's already provided to us at the sorority house.
Blog 4x: Last week I started to slack a little bit on the posting front. My goal is to post at least four times this week. I can usually get this post up without a problem, but it's later in the week when I lose my steam.

Reflecting: Last Week's Wishes

Go to Bed by Midnight: I did really well with this one! I made it to bed 6/7 nights before midnight and I can definitely tell that I've had so much more energy in the morning.
Make Tassel Garland: I thought about starting this...and then realized I didn't have any twine to put the actual tassels on. Whoops.
Finish a Design Project: I put the finishing touches on the design project in question last night after the Super Bowl. I'm relieved to have this done.
Make a New Acquaintance: At my first ambassador meeting this past week I met a fellow ambassador in the parking lot named Hannah and we chatted briefly while trying to get to our meeting room. Also, while we were sitting there they introduced us to a woman who is responsible for digital media at the Museum. She looked so freaking familiar. Turns out it was Jessica from Truebadours (who was recently featured on Moorea Seal's blog)! SUCH a small world, right?
Be Active at Least 3 Days: This one got accomplished this week! Jenny and I hit the gym twice and then I went for a long walk one day after class. I feel so productive when I make the effort to get to the gym.

Are you participating in Weekly Wishes? If so, feel free to link me up to your set of wishes. If you aren't, what are some goals you hope to accomplish this week? Also, feel free to follow my #weeklywishes on instagram (@ashspring)