Getting Adjusted

     I am a bad person. Seriously. I told myself I was going to write at least once a week. But, you know, I had to go and get distracted by packing and leaving for college. Yep. Of course. It's been 2 weeks since my last post. That's 14 days. Or 336 hours. I can keep going, but I think you get the point! Anyways, I do regret not keeping up with this. But, I'll make up for it.
    
     Well, I'm assuming you noticed that I said I left for college. Let me tell you, I thought it was going to be so much easier than it has turned out to be. No, I don't mean college...I just mean getting back INTO college. Like, the routine and being away and sitting in class. Let me tell you...it has been a challenge. For one, I don't have any close friends here. Like, I know people that go here, but haven't talked to them in years! But, my roommates have been pretty awesome, and I've met people in every class. That still doesn't mean that it's all fine and dandy. But, I suppose where friends are concerned, it's getting there. Aside from friends, let me tell you..sitting out of school for a year and trying to get your mind back into learning is kinda hard. Like, I feel like my brain is like "Hold up Nichole. You just spent over a year doing nothing with that brain but working and making cupcakes. Can we just go back to that?" Well, this is my response: "Brain...while I would love nothing more than to bake cupcakes all day and watch Netflix, I don't think that's God's current plan for me. So, Brain, we need to get used to going to class everyday, sitting through BORING classes like CHEM 107, and working hard to get As. Because, Brain, we. are. getting. As. Or A+s." 

     (Ok, so, maybe I don't really talk to my brain like that. I definitely don't. But I have been constantly telling myself that I can do this. It's hard. Really. But I can do it.) Today is only the 3rd day of classes. It will get better. Maybe I won't be so homesick if I didn't have a horrendous cold. Like, seriously, my voice gets more hoarse/non-existent every day. I'm just waiting to wake up without it. Hasn't happened yet though..

     Well, where cupcakes are concerned, I have created some concoctions in the past 2 weeks:

 

 

 Banana Split

 

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

 

(not pictured)

 

 and, the most recent,

 

 

Reese's Peanut Butter. Yum.

 

     What's the next cupcake project, you might ask? Well, that's a secret. But, it will happen soon. Like, probably tomorrow night. Depending on how much time I have. But, since classes haven't really been crazy yet, and I could really use some sort of stress reliever, I'm thinking I see some baking in the near future.

 

    Other random updates:

 

 



Said goodbye to my CFA family. (oops..sorry.."see ya later")

 

AND

 

 

We officially welcomed Shadowhunter into our family. Such a cutie.

 

     Now that you are completely caught up on my life, I have to say goodbye for the night. Unfortunately I am a college student once again, and would LOVE to get ahead on work. Until next time!

 

XOXO,

 

Nicky

Sharing Coffee

We found a stray. Well, my mom found him. The most adorable little kitten: all black, fluffy, long tail, hazel eyes. I walked out of my room this morning after my morning devotions and my sister is standing there holding a black kitty I had never seen before. I cuddled him for a little bit. He snuggled up in a little ball on my lap. I tried to get a picture, but he was more interested in my coffee than the camera. I knew we had a connection.. I think we may have a future coffee drinker here..seriously, he DRANK FROM MY COFFEE CUP. I don't share with animals..but he was so cute I let him. He doesn't need coffee though, because he has plenty of energy. Really. Virginia and I named him Shadow. Mom says we can't keep him unless he stays here all day. But, I really hope he stays! He is currently on our front porch, begging to come in. Molly likes him. Faerie isn't too sure yet. She'll get over it. My family likes to take in strays..

In other news, last week's cupcakes were a hit. I went with a funfetti cake and a cake batter frosting. Officially known as Cake Batter Cupcakes. Yum. I hope to post a recipe later..

I have approximately two more batches of cupcakes to make before heading off to college. I say approximately because, well, you never know when I feel the urge to bake! But, between packing, work, and finishing my online math class before move-in day, I'll be lucky if I get ONE batch of cupcakes done! I plan on doing that today though, after work. I'm pretty excited about these..I hope they work out. Speaking of work, gotta finish getting ready! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

XOXO

Nichole

Well, Hello There..

First blog post. Here goes.

 

Today begins a [hopefully] new habit of blogging at least once a week. I've tried, and failed, before. But, I am trying to get into the habit of putting the thoughts in my head out into the world. We could call it venting, but I hope that's not what this turns into. My hopes for this blog are to share my love of things with others. What things, you may ask? Well, I suppose I should start by introducing myself, and maybe that will help.

 

 My name is Nichole, and I am a nursing student at Liberty University. Well, that is only partly true. It's taken me awhile to get to where I am in school. I have 2 years of nursing school behind me from a different school..so I'm kinda starting over, kinda catching up..basically, life surprises you and doesn't always go how you think. Anyways, I am a runner, baker, crafter, and believer. Cupcakes and coffee are my thing (hence, the title of my blog). I like to attempt to look on the bright side of things..but don't always achieve that. I love all things pink and sparkly. And shoes...gotta love shoes..

My main focus on this blog is going to be..wait for it..cupcakes. With a side of coffee. Mostly just my obsession with coffee and what I'm drinking at the moment. [which, if you would like to know, I am currently drinking coffee with a white chocolate raspberry creamer. Yeah. Delicious.] As for the cupcakes. Well. Cupcakes are a whole different story. I love making them, inventing new flavors and combinations, and sharing them! There's just something about hearing how much others enjoy things you painstakingly spent time putting together. Besides, who doesn't love cupcakes?! It's a small, bite-sized cake, the size of your fist, that you eat with your hand. I mean, just look at one! So adorable.

 
 I try to make cupcakes once a week. Usually I bring them to work, or send them with my mom to her work. Like I said before, I like to share. Plus, the more people eat my creations, the less I will be tempted to. So, it works out. This weeks creation? Well, let's just say..I have some ideas. And I can't wait to share them!

 
Until next time..
 
XOXO, Nicky