Monday, March 31, 2014

Monday Morning Confession.

This morning I perfected the art of making the bed.

I'm not proud of my tactics...but sometimes you gotta' do what you gotta' do.

So here's the deal. Your landlords are coming to show your apartment today and you don't have time to pick up your clothes. 

You can't put the clothes under the bed because you already utilize that space for storage.

Hide your clothes in the closet?  Not an option.  Your closet is a walk-in so they are sure to show it to the potential renters. 

You contemplate throwing the clothes in the hamper to make them "appear" dirty, but it was already overflowing.

What are you going to do??

Hide the clothes under the covers.

You heard me. Do it. It feels so good. 

Oh yes! You're a clothes hiding bed making rebel. 

There's something about that rebellious feeling that just starts your Monday off right.

As you can see, it really works...


Side note: If you don't have enough pillows to camouflage the large bulge under your covers alert your roommates.

You don't want them to think you're hiding a dead body.

Happy Monday Everyone!




    

Friday, March 28, 2014

Five Things. Okay, Six.



1.Bump & Grind dominated the intramural volleyball league last night.

Warning: if you are not interested in listening to me complain, whine, or hate on the boys for not giving the girls enough credit... please stop reading now. 

"We have Logan "the finisher" Lanz who made a kid cry and Josh "the heater" Earll hitting serves at 80 mph" said Jeremy. "We also have Jeremy "BOOM" Maass who absolutely destroys the ball!" added Logan.   

"Logan and Jeremy," I replied.  "I think you're forgetting to mention some of the key players! (hint: Bay & Katelyn)"  I didn't add my own name to the list of forgotten players.  But I figured it was implied.  Clearly I was seeking attention.    

"You guys are great key players," Jeremy said. "But Logan and Josh are the finishers.  They put games away," he continued.

Say whhaattttt? Of course I realize he called us key players.  It's the idea that we didn't get cool names like Bay "the stupendous setter" Boysen or Katelyn "the game changer" Warin that upset me.  

I think I should be named Allie "the fergalicious" Ferguson.  It has a nice ring to it.  Don't you think?  No? Okay, you're probably right.  But the songs catchy.  You can't deny that.  

Somewhere in the middle of my sulking Logan came to the rescue, "I must say that we wouldn't be able to pound the ball without you girls diving for the ball or putting up key sets so we can spike the ball." 

Logan always knows what to say.  I'm happy he dates one of my best friends.  

Note: I like Jeremy too. I'm also happy he dates one of my other best friends.    

And that's the end of my story.

And just so we're all clear I LOVE the entire Bump & Grind team.

And we're in it to win it...anything else is just ridiculous.


2. I have a brother, brother-in-law, two sisters, and a sister-in-law on the way. Here's a picture of my sisters:


They're both beautiful.  I just thought I'd share. 

3. Speaking of sisters, Joslin came to town on Tuesday.  

There is just something about older sisters that makes everything better. 

They've been where you've been and know you better than anyone else.  

They love you even when you accidentally run their car into the closed garage door.   

OR...

Back your Moms new truck into their company vehicle.

OR...

My personal favorite.  Decide that you don't like your fruit rollup so you set it down, it melts to their jeans, and they proceed to walk all the way through Target without noticing. (Lesson Learned: ALWAYS eat your fruit rollups. Even if it kills you.) 

Sisters listen, give the best advice, make you laugh by telling funny happenings of their first year of marriage, and can almost always turn your frown upside down.  

Like I said, there's just something about them em'. 

4. Gabriella Gayle: A beautiful, carefree, loving 15 year old.

Gabriella is my little sister whom I love love love! 

She keeps me updated with the happenings on the Ferguson Farm by sharing beautiful pictures like these:



Yep- she's talented. 

5. I can't wait for June so I can celebrate Logan and Megan's wedding!

My personal invite came in the mail today, and i'm just going to say that I was beyond excited. 


Weddings: Love, Family, and Fun!

P.S. I forgot one more thing.

6. GO CYCLONES!

Two words: Cyclone Nation.













  

    

  



Thursday, March 27, 2014

newbie.



Hi! I'm {Allie}


{Full name: Alexandra Grace Ferguson}


I grew up in the cornfields of Southern Iowa, but you can now find me in Ames, sporting Cyclone apparel + a smile.    
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This blog blossomed after I discovered what can best be described as a creativity spark. Well- it could have also been inspired by the book The Antelope in the Living Room... It's a must read.

Trust me you should read it sometime, you'll like it.  

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Grace In The Middle.  Random name?

1.My middle name is Grace.  

2.My Dad calls my Mother Gracie.{Don't ask me why, but its cute and they're in LOVE}

3.I'm the middle child, which means i'm the coolest. 
Note: My amazing siblings Logan, Joslin, and Gabriella are in a tie for 2nd coolest Ferguson child.

4.Grace, in Christian theology, is defined as the unmerited gift of divine favour, which brings about the salvation of a sinner.

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Please note: I don't have perfect grammar, I'm horrible at spelling, and I may say things that make absolutely no sense.  

That being said, I want this blog to be written in my own voice.

I may write a 15 paragraph essay about my love for running, a one-paragraph debate questioning why one needs to make their bed, or a simple photo capturing the beauty of a morning sunrise.

            I hope you all enjoy!            
  

I LOVE

{In no particular order}

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J.Crew                 Dogs 

  Pigs+Cattle            Social Media 

     Costa Rica            Reese Witherspoon

     My Mother,  Father,  Family,  +  Friends 

  Planting + Harvest + Calving Season 

 Fall in Southern Iowa 

College Basketball
Peanut Butter 
Running
Travel
God