Concert | NKOTB #TheMainEvent

I've never been a "Directioner", a "Belieber", whatever the N'sync and Backstreet Boy fans call themselve, I've never been.

Say what you want, but I will always consider myself a Blockhead. 

Literally, my entire life I have been a fan of NKOTB.

In 2009 I went to my first NKOTB concert. Something I NEVER though I would get to experience. I mean, they broke up when I was 4, I never thought I would be seeing them live, let alone standing in the 8th row at one of their reunion tour shows. 

And then this happened. 

May 15, 2015

New Kids on the Block-The Main Event Tour

2 Sisters

FRONT ROW

I completely lost it when Joey Mac ran across that stage. I could believe just how close I was to the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK.

I could not breathe when Donnie ran in front of me and grabbed my hand. 

I'm pretty sure my heart stopped when Jordan Knight jumped off the stage and hugged me. 

I almost cried when Joe grabbed my hand.

But this, THIS...

MY FACE IS ON JOEY MCINTYRE'S INSTAGRAM

I have no more words.

xo

Liv

Hair | Quick Do

I'm always on the look-out for quick and easy hair-dos. Every girl loves a good messy bun, but my favorites are the ones that don't look as effortless as they are. 

I usually take to Pinterest for inspiration and ideas. Most of the time, I just sit in front of my mirror with my teasing comb and bobby pins and just "wing it." 

For this look, all I did was take a section of hair in the "bang" area, and fishtail braid it. (That was probably the most complicated part of the whole thing)

Then I pinned it to the back of my head. (But not before giving my crown a little tease) 

After that, I just grabbed small sections of hair and twisted and pinned them until it made sort of a bun. 

I always like more of a "messy" look, so I pulled a few hairs out here and there and voilà!

Xo

Liv

Doodler

Like writing, doodling is a way for me to put my thoughts down on paper. I wouldn't call myself an artist or think of myself as a good drawer, but a doodler.

Most of the time, I'm just drawing little shapes and faces in the corner of my journal pages, but other times I surprise myself with (in my opinion) impressive little drawings depicting my current thoughts and feelings. 

Then again, maybe I am somewhat of an artist, portraying my thoughts and feelings in drawing and writing. 

'til next time,

Liv

Mardi Gras 2015

The bead trees are still in full bloom a few days after Mardi Gras. Growing up in Louisiana, one my favorite times of year was Mardi Gras. Heading out to parades with the family, the excitement of catching a pretty bead, and dancing in the streets. As I've gotten older, how I celebrate Mardi Gras has changed a bit. I still enjoy going to parades, but I enjoy it more watching from a distance with an adult beverage in hand. Frankly, catching a pretty bead isn't worth the risk of getting slammed in the face by a ziploc bag of beads. I'd rather watch from a distance. 

As of a few years ago, I actually ride in a Mardi Gras parade...it's a very small parade--definitely one of those big 40 float parades in New Orleans you may have heard about--in my home town. I love riding on the float. Seeing the look on a kid's face when you toss them a stuffed animal makes it worth every penny I spend on throws and dues. 

This year was a little different. We all knew the weather wouldn't be ideal, but this was one of the more miserable experiences I've had. It started raining about 30 minutes before we started rolling. Everyone was dancing around in plastic ponchos trying to make the best of the situation. By the time the parade started, things were looking up. The rain had stopped and the wind had settled a bit. 

Halfway through our parade route...all hell broke loose. The rain came pouring down once again, and the wind gusts brought a cool front along with them. It's one thing to be in the rain, and it's one thing to be cold. It is a WHOLE OTHER THING to be in the rain AND cold. I could not feel my hands or feet, and I was soaked from head to toe. IT. WAS. MISERABLE.

Luckily after the parade was over, and after my hair was finally dry, the night ended great with everyone in town partying together and having a good ole' time. Just as Mardi Gras should be!

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

XOXO

Liv

Music | Top Tunes

Ever have a song you wish would never end? A song you can play over and over and it never gets old? A song that gives you goose bumps every time you play it? Here are a few of my current repeats, old and new.

Ed Sheeran|Thinking Out Loud

Matchbox Twenty|Back to Good

Journey|Faithfully

H4R Scavenger Hunt 2014

 Spirit Champs

Our first Idol location

Saturday, 6 women came together once again for the 3rd Annual Hope for Riley Scavenger Hunt as The Duchenne Destroyers AKA The Double D's. The H4R Scavenger Hunt is a fund raiser a local family has organized to help raise awareness, as well as aid in their son, Riley's, treatments. Riley was diagnosed with a disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in 2008. 

Five of my friends and I have participated in the event for the last three years, and every year we have a BLAST. 

At the start of the hunt, each team is given a list of items to find and photos to take. The items on the list are completely random, ranging anywhere from a purple key, to a school report card from 1985. Each team can also complete the "Idol Challenge." Along with the list at the beginning of the hunt, we received an Idol Clue, which is a riddle leading you to a location. At each location we were given either a challenge or puzzle to solve in order to get the next Idol Clue. At the 7th location we received "The Idol" which is worth points as well as the items and the photos.

At the end of the hunt, each team's points are tallied and the winner receives a cash prize.

The second year, a new award was added, The Spirit Award. This award goes to the team that shows the most "Team Spirit" throughout the hunt. That team just so happens to be the Double D's for both years now! We made cardboard D's, we bought megaphones, face tattoos, and we cheered as loudly as we possibly could. We are basically unbeatable. :)

We may not win 1st prize, but we sure have a lot of fun spreading awareness and helping a 12 year old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 

XOXO The Double D's

Music | Top Tunes

I have a true love for music, all types of music... Well, maybe there are a couple of genres I prefer not to tune in to, but for the most part I relish a wide range of melodies. I also manage to rediscover my love for an oldie from time to time. Usually, my playlist changes from week to week.  Here are a few of the songs I have on my playlist this week.

Hozier|Work Song  

Jonathan Clay|Heart on Fire

Troye Sivan|Touch

Reo Speedwagon|Time for Me to Fly