High Cotton

America's Sweetheart.

Posted by Anna Kate Monday, July 9, 2012 0 comments

I'll admit, Emily Maynard single-handedly made me a Bachelorette fan this season. With the exception of Gossip Girl, I rarely watch television. Now, every Monday night, I find myself stopping whatever I am doing and racing to tune in.

Now Bachelorette Brackets are coming to an end. Emily has finally narrowed it down to the final two. I think it goes without saying that Emily has captured the hearts of the last men standing, along with countless viewers and fans. I have been #TeamArie from the beginning, but finale spoilers are saying that Jef does indeed receive the final rose. I am praying for some kind of surprise announcement during the after show following the final rose ceremony! Fingers crossed.

The finale countdown to Sunday, July 22 begins.

Which Bachelorette contender do you support and who do you think will get the final rose?

Funfetti cake dip review.

Posted by Anna Kate Sunday, June 24, 2012 0 comments

via Eat yourself skinny

I will personally vouch for this recipe from the 'Eat yourself skinny' blog. I saw it on Pinterest a few weeks ago and, I'll admit, I often pin a lot of cute things but never actually try them. This recipe looked too good not to try though, so Sarah Steele and I made this delicious Funfetti Cake Dip while we were in Mississippi. It definitely gets our seal of approval!

The recipe says to let the dip sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. However, if I were to make it again I would recommend letting it refrigerate overnight. The dip tasted a little bitter initially, but the longer we let it sit in the refrigerator the better it tasted.

With only 3 necessary ingredients (funfetti cake mix, fat free yogurt, lite cool whip) at 105 calories per serving, this is totally worth your baking efforts!

I'll be your Mississippi.

Posted by Anna Kate Friday, June 8, 2012 0 comments

Country roads take me...to Starkville?

My partner in crime and fellow Senior Leadership Consultant, Sarah Steele, and I are road tripping it to the Magnolia State for the next few weeks. ADPi is thrilled to be Coming BACK Home to Mississippi State University in the spring of 2013 and we're going to show some Pi love during new student orientation sessions!

Wish us luck and follow @MSUADPi on Twitter for updates!

Read more about Alpha Delta Pi Returning Home to Mississippi State University here.

It's a Captain's life for me.

Posted by Anna Kate Monday, June 4, 2012 1 comments

Serving Alpha Delta Pi this year as a 2011-2012 Leadership Consultant has truly been a dream come true. I cannot thank the international organization+officers enough as well as sisters, volunteers, and alumnae from across the country for making this year the most memorable of my life.

Luckily, the dream doesn't stop here as I will be continuing as a Senior Leadership Consultant. I know, I know...this isn't exactly "news" anymore, BUT I am thrilled to finally announce that I will be the Colony Consultant in the fall at Christopher Newport University!

I was fortunate enough to visit CNU's campus last October as part of our expansion presentation. I was completely blown away by the students, faculty, staff, and the sheer beauty of the campus as a whole. I have been keeping my fingers crossed ever since that I would one day be back.

I cannot wait to call Newport News home beginning in August!

Read more about ADPi Coming Home to Christopher Newport University.

In memorial.

Posted by Anna Kate Monday, May 28, 2012 0 comments

Thank you to the men and women who have given their lives to protect ours.

Happy Memorial Day!

Life's like a road that you travel on.

Posted by Anna Kate Monday, April 16, 2012 1 comments

After an absolutely fabulous week of "Spring Break," I hit the road today for the last time as a 2011-2012 Alpha Delta Pi Leadership Consultant. Even if I typed that a hundred times, I don't think it would ever seem real. Instead of getting all nostalgic though, let's focus on the three amazing chapters that I'll be visiting over the next two weeks!!!

Quinnipiac University: Hamden, Connecticut

Theta Theta Chapter

Boston University: Boston, Massachusetts

Rho Chapter

The George Washington University: Washington, D.C.

Alpha Pi Chapter

3 chapters. 3 states. 2 weeks.

An epic end to the best year of my life.

SO. PUMPED.

Not a worry in the world.

Posted by Anna Kate Thursday, April 12, 2012 1 comments

Not surprisingly, I haven't blogged in about a month and a half. Let's do a brief catch up:

- Visited two chapters in Florida AND got to drive my own car both times. #winning

* Was offered the position of 2012-13 SENIOR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT. Ahh..tears of joy ensued.

- Flew back to the Midwest where there will soon be TWO chapters in the great state of Oklahoma.
(You won't be riding solo much longer, Alpha Omicron!)

- Made a visit to the Peach State. God is so good for letting me be close to home while my Dad underwent open heart surgery the same week.

- Was surprised to fall in love with Pittsburgh.

- Saw a bit of why my Consultant Sister loves West Virginia.

- Exceeded my birthday week expectations thanks to some amazing Zeta Sigma sisters at the College of Charleston.

- Met an incoming 2012-13 LC at Virginia Tech and became instant bffs. Her excitement reminded me why I do this!

* Relished in all things Spring Break...sleeping in my own bed, home cooked meals, watching the news, finally drinking coffee for the first time since February.

Life. Is. Good.