confession

Hi, my name is Brianna Mack and I neglect my blog....
Things get crazy when school gets out, but I'll figure out a blog scheduele! Stayyy Tuneddd.

First comes love, then comes...?

This week has been a little wedding themed. I started out when we were told that we'd be having a fashion show in my French class and my group decided to dress up as brides and grooms!..Pictures soon! Well, of course this involved getting dresses. I borrowed one from my drama teacher and at first it looked horrible. And after being shoved in that prop closet for, who knows how long, I don't blame it! Brittney and I took it to my house and steamed every layer of the dress, took off a layer of tulle and removed the...rather tacky rosettes and pearls around the neckline. Once we got done with it...the dress was actually pretty, not just wearable! Check it out...

before:

after: Not bad, right? Well, since I was stuck with a..."vintage" dress, hahaha...Courtney let me try on her mom's beautiful wedding gown from a recent marriage. What is it about a wedding dress that makes every girl look stunning?! And the moment you put in on you just can't stop smiling. It makes me want to get married ;) almost...here are pictures of me in Courtney's dress.

It was NOT easy to get into!

...almost there!

There we go! Now, all I need is a groom...

hahaha, I guess this will do! :)

NOT okay....

Any advice on how to keep my room from looking like this?!?!

Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop

Brittney and I decided to head down to our cute little neighborhood cafe called "The Coffee Shop" for lattes and cupcakes. We sat in the big plush leather chairs and talked for over an hour. Do you have the type of friend that you can spend so much time with and never run out of things to say? Or even if there is a silence between you guys, it's not the least bit uncomfortable? That's Brittney and I. We made the cheer team again this year at our high school and I'm so excited. Not just because I'll be spending even more time with her, but also my entire team! Anyway...here are some cute Coffee Shop pictures! The have really cool grounds around the cafe so we definitely took advantage of what we could!

more coming soon!

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Here goes nothing.

Every minute goes by, and we don't get any younger, and we can't go back. I tend to hold on to my past to much. Sometimes, I just close my eyes and wish I could go back and be four years old again. Do you? It's amazing how time passes and how much changes. This is how it goes in most cases: First, you don't know each other. Then, you're best friends. Next, something that seems important at the time comes in between your friendship and after a while you don‘t even recognize the person. Yes, they have an affect your life, not always positive, but they never stick around long enough for it to mean anything special. Even though at one point in time, “special” would have been the exact adjective you’d use to describe them before…Before? Well, before is the past and the past is over. I don't want live in the past. I strive to live for the now. I think it’s still natural to miss the old days though. The days of just us. No boyfriends, no drama, just us. The two inseparable best friends. Things change though, not for the better, they just change. It's unfortunate though. Losing such a great friendship because of nonsense. Seeing what can happen to any kind of relationship makes me wonder, "Is that going to happen to us?" We're together because when we’re with each other, I make the most of this life I was given. But still I can’t help to wonder, “What if….?”. I hate those words. 'What' and ‘if’ two words as non-threatening as words come. But put them together, side-by-side and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life: ‘What if?'. . Are you happy? You seem lonely…I mean, we all are at one point. Even though I am surrounded by hundreds, even thousands of people everyday, I still feel like I am all alone at times. It's not that unusual really. A teenage girl who feels alone…big whoop. There’s a difference though. I might feel lonely at times, but never un-happy. It’s the little things that make your life meaningful. The little things that cancel out all those times you feel sad or down or lonely. It was Winnie-the-Pooh who said, “Sometimes the smallest things take up room in your heart” I agree completely. For example: Love, it’s one of those little things that make your life complete. It’s like that piece that you never knew was ever missing, but once it‘s found, you can’t imagine not being without it. Turns out, I needed that missing piece in my life and lucky me, I found him. I wasn’t looking for him, it was a surprise….the best surprise. Life, my friends, is full of surprises. That surprise when the vending machine drops two Mountain Dews’ instead of one. That surprise when you turn the radio station and the exact song you wanted to hear is just starting. That surprise when you pull your sweatshirt over your head and your hair still looks flawless. Or that surprise when you find that one guy and his hand fits perfectly in yours, his smile makes you smile and you feel like you’re in a fairytale. We never expect these things to happen, they just do. What if our lives were only made up of these moments? Would we still appreciate them or would they be taken for granted? It’s seems that as people, we only ever want what we can’t have…. Why is that? I pray that one day I’ll be satisfied with myself. I pray today that the death of Josh will get easier on my friends and his family. I pray that my family will stay safe and healthy. I also pray that I will have the strength to battle high school, which can be confusing at times, but hey, I suppose that's life and sometimes it doesn't make sense…Normal is only a setting on the dishwasher.
Enough rambling now.

serious post= dumb picture... Oh, the things I do with Miss Britt(:

For my Mommy ♥

Mom,
Happy Mothers Day! I know in my heart that I was meant to be your daughter. I thank God everyday for our wonderful relationship that we share. All of my dreams, hopes and goals are for you. And even though we don't always see eye to eye now, I know that you trust that I will always try my best to be the best daughter I can be. We've always had a certain understanding. We have inside jokes and I tell you everything. You know whenever I feel sad or down and you can make me happy again. I remember times when you've talked to me softly and assuring me that everything was going to be okay. I value the fact that you trust in me so much, Mom. I know you have faith in me, so I do my best to get through all of my troubles with you as my model of strength. Even though we are both busy and don't spend as much time together as we used to, believe me when I say, there is always a special place for you in my heart. I will never forget how you were there for me when I felt like I had no one to turn to. Mom, I cannot thank you enough for being there for me, even when you didn't have to be. I look up to you and wish to be a lot like you someday. Thank you for being the best mom I could ever wish for. I'll never forget the things you've done for me and I will always love you.

-Brianna

I really don't know what to call this post...so, Happy Cinco!

we're 'd.t.f" (:

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Diets are for quitters. Birthday: Part III

All my life, I have been a member of the " I-like-dessert-too-much" Club... I'm also a memeber of the " My-sister-is-an-amazing-baker" Club.

bad combo.

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My sister decided to make not one...not two...not three, but four different desserts in honor of my special day. They were based off two of my favorite things: Moutain Dew and Red Velvet Cake...

Can you say boo-ya? boo ya.

Red Velvet sandwich cookies with a cream cheese frosting center.

Mountain Dew cupcakes with candy glaze frosting.

Mountain Dew Cake pops with frosting glaze.

(Not pictured: Red Velvet Cake pops with frosting glaze.)

Thank you so much Sissy for all the hard work you put in to make all of them! It means a lot to me! Plus....I wasn't the only one enjoying them!Turns out Sophia is a member of the "I-like-desserts-too-much" Club too! ...I knew she was a keeper! ;)

E-mail, Facebook or comment for recipies!

Baby, You're a Firework...Birthday: Part II

You just got to ignite the light, and let it shine.

Thank you Kyle for getting me these...

Sparklers! boo ya.

Seriously, they were one of the best parts of my birthday. There's just something about them. It's magical... How they glimmer and sparkle up against the night sky. They're like little wonders...

We had fun writing with them... (:

My attempt at the letter "B"

Britt's letter "B"

My attempt at a heart.

Britt's heart.

My circle.

Britt's circle.

ABC's of Meeee(:

Age: ...I'm a teenager(:

Bed Size: Full

Chore you hate: Cleaning the toilet. Nasty.

Dogs: Corgis & English Bulldogs

Essential start of your day: Bathroom. Coffee. In that order...

Favorite Color: Pink

Gold or silver: Silver

Height: 5'6" and 1/2

Instruments I play (or have played): Recorder, Percussion, Alto Sax...because I'm cool.

Job Title: Student, Blogger, Dancer, Daughter.

Kids: I'd love to have 3 kids or none at all!

Live: Gilbert, Arizona

Mom's Name: Mary

Nickname: Bri, Bree, Breezy.

Overnight hospital stays: None yet!

Pet Peeve: It changes depending on what mood I'm in.

Quote from a Song: "And in the end, they love you take is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles "In the End"

Right or left handed: Right.

Siblings: 1 sister.

Time you wake up: 5:30 a.m on weekdays. Around 8 on Saturday... Whenever on Sunday.

Umbrella Color: Black...it's classy!

Vegetables you dislike: What are vegetables?? ;)

What makes you run late: My hair, not picking out my clothes the night before. Dilly-Dally-er.

X-rays you've had done: Teeth, Fingers, Stomach, Ankle.

Yummy food you make: Make?? Uh...Pop-Tarts!

Zoo animal: Flamingos because they're pink and baby giraffes becasue they remind me of myself walking in heels ;)

Birthday: Part I

As one part of my birthday celebrations ( yes, plural ) my mom and I went to Benihana for dinner! The food there is totally amazing and it's so cool to watch because they literally cook your food right in front of you. So fun.... so yum!






Don't even act like you still don't get excited when they sing you Happy Birthday! Plus, they sang in Japenese!

As most of you know... I would sell a kidney for anything with a Micheal Kors logo, but lucky for me... I won't have to! In addition to an amazing dinner my friend Deja and I got handed little brown MK boxes for our birthday gifts (we're one day apart! crazy, huh?)


what if the box was empty?.....haha, don't worry it wasn't(:

It's the Michael Kors Jet Set wristlet!

S.C.O.R.E!

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Too School for Cool.

So...I'm back :) and now that I'm another year older, I know now that you can only be cool if you have a picture with a J.B cardboard cutout... True story.
I'd also like to think I'm cool for other reasons! For example, Style.Shimmer.Shine is now part of The Guidebook! Check out my cool little badge! Oh, heck.yes....