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I'm not going to lie, y'all- I'm definitely a big fan of Black Friday. Although I really do wish that they would just let it start on, y'know, FRIDAY. I feel like they should leave Thanksgiving alone. It's a day to be thankful, not to shove people over a stupid TV set or phone! That's so silly. So, I never do any Black Friday stuff on Thanksgiving. I like to go out early on Friday morning- everyone's tired from being out all night, and so the stores are so much quieter, it's great.

But I really like Black Friday, because it's a great chance to be able to grab some Christmas gifts for friends! And no, I'm not advocating obsessing over Christmas before Thanksgiving has even happened. I just don't think it hurts to be prepared! Another great thing is that the online shopping around Black Friday is amazing, and the introvert in me can't help but love the idea of being able to get my shopping done without leaving the house. So today, for all of you beautiful introverts out there, I decided to put together a list of some great gift ideas to grab on Black Friday, from the comfort of your own house. So grab some chocolate, a list of those people you still need to find gifts for, and settle in- I've got you covered!

I tend to like to do most of my online shopping on Amazon. They have sales going on constantly this weekend, so honestly you can probably find a new sale every time that you log on. The only problem with the way that they do this is that it's kind of difficult to predict what is going to be on sale when. So since I can't really point out specific sales that are going on, I thought I'd just put together a gift guide full of ideas- I can almost guarantee they'll be on sale at some point!

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Books

Y'all know that I absolutely love books, of any kind. Books just make the world a better place! They're a perfect gift for pretty much anyone- after all, there are endless possibilities to choose from. There has to be something that the person you're buying for would enjoy reading! Some of my personal favorites for this holiday season are All the Light We Cannot See, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and the Hamiltome. 

Soundtracks

I'm fully convinced of the fact that the world runs on soundtracks. ALL THE SOUNDTRACKS!!! And if your friend claims that they aren't a friend of soundtracks? Well, it looks like you have a whole new world to introduce them to. ; ) Some of my personal favorites at the moment are Hamilton (naturally), Waitress, and Jane Eyre. 

5 Year Journal

I raved about these last year, when I got one for Christmas, and my obsession still hasn't died. Almost a full year later, and I'm still filling it in nearly every single day without fail. It's just the best way to record memories, without having to take more than five minutes of your day. 

Polaroid Cameras

Polaroids are super popular right now, and it's easy to see why- they're adorable! 

Adult Coloring Books

I swear, these things are amazing stress relievers. They're so intricate, and really fun to work on while you watch TV or before bed to relax. There are so many cute ones, too- I've seen them all over town! Barnes and Noble has some super adorable ones, and I also really like this one as well. 

Jewelry

Gold bar necklaces have been all over Instagram lately, and I have to say that I'm definitely a fan. They're so cute, super minimalistic, and literally look good with anything. 

Pom Pom Key Chain

I admit, at first, I was kind of dubious, but these key chains are honestly really cute. I have a white one, and I love it!

Gel Nail Topcoat

You guys. This topcoat is my new holy grail. I'm not even kidding. Whenever I paint my nails, they seem to chip horribly, but when I use this topcoat, I can go an entire week before I have to redo my nails. It's crazy! You don't have to use UV lights, either. I swear, this stuff is magical. 

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So- are you going Black Friday shopping? Any gift ideas in mind? Let me know! Heaven knows I need more ideas- I'm so behind on planning out Christmas gifts, it's not even funny! I hope that you all have a wonderful, safe weekend. ♥

Weekly Wrap-Up

Hello, everyone!!! The end of yet another week.. So crazy to think that September is already over halfway over! Time is flying way too quickly. I'm not ready for the holiday season yet!

Let's see, this past week...it was fairly uneventful, to be honest. Kind of just going through the motions of activities, classes, homework, etc. Nothing too interesting to talk about. It was a good week though, even if it wasn't full of stories. There was a nice quiet rhythm to the week, but it was a fun week.

I've been trying to work on audition material for an upcoming musical audition. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND A SONG? IT SHOULDN'T BE THIS HARD! Ugh. Theatre life is hard, guys.

Made Me Smile:

I FINALLY got my glasses! I'll have to post a picture of them soon, but I'm just relieved to finally get them!

One of my favorite stores was having a big summer clearance sale, and then their dresses were BOGO- I got a bunch of things, and it was very exciting!! :)

Having part of a class cancelled, and getting to spend around 2 1/2 hours with a friend:)

Getting an A on my first anatomy test- wasn't expecting that!

Laughing over crazy things with awesome people.

Ugh:

My favorite mascara going bad- whyyyy?

Not. Being. Able. To. Find. An. Audition. Song. To. Save. My. Life. 

Being stuck on an essay topic. Apparently my life is fairly boring, at least in the area that my teacher is looking for.

Loving:

Guys, I have a new obsession- Essie nail polish! My friend gave me a bottle in the color "Borrowed and Blue", and I am extremely obsessed. I painted my nails on Tuesday night, and as of right now, they're just barely chipped, and only on my right hand. It's such a high quality polish, I need to get some more!

Reading Book of a Thousand Days- I finished it!

Hand lettering- I'm becoming obsessed. It's the one form of art that I'm able to do!! It's pretty fun writing out quotes and song lyrics that I love. I made five or six for my sister yesterday afternoon! (I admit, the majority of these are Ed Sheeran lyrics...)

Finally getting the hang of a song on piano, and just being able to play it, without struggling over the notes. Such a great feeling.

Pinning:

Lego House is one of my favorite song, so the fact that there's a pillow with the lyrics is amazing. I want this!!!

I want these...

There's something about Pinterest that makes you want to learn to bake..

This made me laugh harder than it should have..

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How was your week?

Keep Calm and Dance!

                                  

                               

Isn't this shirt cute? It's from Delia's, just like the sweaters, but I ordered it online instead of getting it in store. The most amazing part was the price- this shirt was on sale for, get this- four dollars!! Isn't that awesome?? I thought it was a fabulous deal, especially for such a cute shirt!! :)