{"id":307,"date":"2018-04-25T20:32:38","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T20:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.wordpress.com\/?p=307"},"modified":"2018-06-02T18:10:37","modified_gmt":"2018-06-02T18:10:37","slug":"graduation-photos-life-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/graduation-photos-life-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation Photos + Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6105_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s that?\u00a0<em>16 days until graduation??<\/em>\u00a0Not sure how that&#8217;s possible, but here we are in our caps and gowns to prove it. To be honest, this is a little bit of a scary time, but I can&#8217;t wait to see<strong>\u00a0what the future holds<\/strong>! As cliche as it sounds, graduating truly is bittersweet. (Def not going to be mad about not studying for anything ever again in my life.) The\u00a0<em>SO<\/em>\u00a0talented\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffccd4;\"><a style=\"color: #ffccd4;\" href=\"http:\/\/kylieannephotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kylie Anne Stiltner<\/a><\/span>\u00a0took these photos for Rudd and I last week and I know I&#8217;m going to cherish them forever and ever!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6374_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6381_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who have been asking, I&#8217;ll be in Columbia, SC after graduation. With my parents + Mary Catherine and Ben living there, it seems\u00a0<em>only right to go back<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; at least for a little bit! I&#8217;m working on launching something really fun and exciting in the next few weeks that I would love to get your feedback on &#8211;\u00a0<strong>stay tuned<\/strong>\u00a0for more info! As always, thank you to all of you who come back time and time again to read my posts &#8211; the reason I keep writing is for\u00a0<em>YOU<\/em>\u00a0and I&#8217;m excited to expand the platform I&#8217;ve built.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6031_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6142_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In case you&#8217;re wondering, I&#8217;m wearing the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffccd4;\"><a style=\"color: #ffccd4;\" href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/HrV7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lilly Pulitzer Sophie Dress in &#8220;Raz Berry Shady Lady&#8221;<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(lol). Also wearing my favorite\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffccd4;\"><a style=\"color: #ffccd4;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.sheilafajl.com\/collections\/hoops\/products\/rounded-hoops?rfsn=1225824.440606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everyday Sheila Fajl hoops &#8211; click here for 10% off!!<\/a><\/span>\u00a0Last but not least, I&#8217;m sporting my go-to<span style=\"color: #ffccd4;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ffccd4;\" href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/HrXG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelly &amp; Katie nude heels<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225adfda93be7a443715698837%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1524426108001?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225adfda93be7a443715698837%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225adfda6e61d1dda2e7e9978d%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1524426108001?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225adfda6e61d1dda2e7e9978d%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6162_2_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6219_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Annnd in case you&#8217;re wondering about Rudd&#8217;s tie, (would make a cute grad gift)\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffccd4;\"><a style=\"color: #ffccd4;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ties.com\/v\/c\/american-necktie-co.-orange-and-purple-stripe-orange-tie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can find it here for $20!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6230_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think I&#8217;m most looking forward to graduating so that I can get into a\u00a0<em>daily routine<\/em>\u00a0again. College is just so weird because of the fact that every day\/night looks completely different &#8211; and plans often aren&#8217;t decided on until the\u00a0<strong>very last minute<\/strong>. I&#8217;ve always been a planner to the extreme, so I will have peace of mind knowing what I will be doing on a daily basis! As far as navigating the rest of post-grad life, I think the most important part is to be\u00a0<em>intentional<\/em>\u00a0in every area and make the most of my time. Because I won&#8217;t be right down the block from most of my friends anymore, it will be important to stay in touch via phone calls, etc! (To be honest, this is something that I&#8217;m\u00a0<strong>terrible<\/strong>\u00a0about, but have been working on since some of my good friends graduated last year.)<\/p>\n<p>One book that I have really\u00a0<em>leaned on\u00a0<\/em>(pun intended) is\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffccd4;\"><a style=\"color: #ffccd4;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0385353677\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=margaretchase-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0385353677&amp;linkId=134cc9806678692989dc873ca9a283a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg<\/a><\/span>. She wrote an edition\u00a0<strong>specifically for graduates<\/strong>\u00a0and I think it is a must read for any college student or post-grad young professional! She writes specifically to young women, telling you how to &#8220;lean in&#8221; to your job and stand out among the rest. Definitely consider it as a grad gift if you&#8217;re looking for one for a friend!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0385353677\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0385353677&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=margaretchase-20&amp;linkId=6d245a30921cf84e2c7fea37e768a538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=0385353677&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=margaretchase-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=margaretchase-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0385353677\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6245_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6262_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6329_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><br \/>\n<!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225adfdb692391f3f49df67d8b%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; 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I can&#8217;t wait to see what lies ahead for me in the future and am excited to share my journey with you all!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/img-6544_orig.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clemson Graduation Photos | margaretchase.com\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s that?\u00a016 days until graduation??\u00a0Not sure how that&#8217;s possible, but here we are in our caps and gowns to prove it. 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