
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Currently {July}

Monday, July 28, 2014
Thankful

Friday, July 25, 2014
Oh Hey Friday

Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Own it
Yesterday, I read Elise's post on Owning It. If you haven't read it, go do it now! There was something in her post that struck a cord in me. Encouragement was the first word that came to mind. I began to brainstorm things in my life that I needed to own. None of us are perfect, but there is always room for improvement.
If Elise wasn't so far away, I'd be meeting her for a cup of coffee all the time. She's someone I admire. I love her heart and her ability to share it so freely.
Below is my list of things I'm "owning"- some serious and some silly. Believe me there are many more that should be added too :)
I'm owning...
+With my parents divorce I take marriage and having a family so much more serious than I did when I was younger.
+In fact, I pray every day that I marry someone who is 100% "my person" because divorce scares the crap out of me & is something I never want my kids to go through
+Being a stay at home momma with kids running around the house is something I've always dreamed of. Sitting in an office having demands thrown at me is not my type of career
+I'm missing the south like crazy, especially North Carolina
+I'm struggling with being a single lady + God's timing in that area
+Going to the gym for me is not relaxing, rather stressful
+Confrontation is not my thing. Never will be.
+I still watch the Bachelor/ette, even if it's drama filled, my reality show guilty pleasure. Shout out to Chris...if he's the next Bachelor, sign me up!!
+I don't pray nearly as much as I should or need
+I need to learn to not be so stubborn or cold hearted in certain situations. Need to be more forgiving
+The "Nick + Jessica" era was my favorite of celeb couples...still can't part with throwing out my Newlywed DVDs
+I have a hard time giving my heart so freely for fear of being too vulnerable
+I love a clean room, but more than likely there will be clothes thrown on the floor
+I could have girl time all the time and never get sick of my friends
+In fact, there's always time for girlfriends
+I will never be a size 2 regardless because my body isn't made that way
+Blogging will always be a stress reliever and more fun than doing homework (aka right now)

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Weekending...a day late
Tuesday already?! Man these days are flying by! I've been finding that the busier the weekend, the harder it is to remember to take pictures. I'm slowly learning that enjoying the moment is far better than snapping the picture. Anywho...on to what happened this weekend!
Friday- Babysat + watched The Parent Trap with my 7 year old cousin aka my "mini me" It was her first time watching and she loved it! A girl after my own heart!
Saturday- Babysat...again. This time it was three precious little girls; cousins on my Dad's side. Of course I brought my new lens and tested it on these beauties. We also snuggled, watched movies + played outside. Saturday night I met up with a few friends. Being able to relax and socialize was exactly what I needed.

Friday- Babysat + watched The Parent Trap with my 7 year old cousin aka my "mini me" It was her first time watching and she loved it! A girl after my own heart!
Saturday- Babysat...again. This time it was three precious little girls; cousins on my Dad's side. Of course I brought my new lens and tested it on these beauties. We also snuggled, watched movies + played outside. Saturday night I met up with a few friends. Being able to relax and socialize was exactly what I needed.
Sunday- Babysat again...HA just kidding! I started Decision Point and had some quiet time in the morning before church. From the first few chapters I already love the program! The questions are easily relatable. I'm excited to see what the rest of the program has in store! Saturday afternoon I laid by a friends pool. Pure relaxation + sunshine + too many laughs to count...it was PERFECT!!! Why can't every weekend be like that?!

Friday, July 18, 2014
Oh Hey Friday! {Randomness}
Protein shakes in watermelon tumblers make me happy. Oh and Jules Kale pizza- it's delicious + healthy!!
FOUR |
My sweet Momma surprised me with a set of wine glasses this past week, beach themed of course! She knows me too well!! Two of my favorite things: the beach + wine :)I'm glad she's starting my wine glass collection because they're super cute. Excited for girls nights and be able to use these glasses!
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FOUR |
My sweet Momma surprised me with a set of wine glasses this past week, beach themed of course! She knows me too well!! Two of my favorite things: the beach + wine :)I'm glad she's starting my wine glass collection because they're super cute. Excited for girls nights and be able to use these glasses!
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Of to the pool with the kiddos! #LifeOfASummertimeNanny {More on my new beach bag later!}
Have a great weekend!! Hope y'all have something fun planned!!
Linking up with: Oh Hey Friday, Friday Favorites, Meet @ the Barre

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
101 in 1001
I've seen "101 in 1001" posts floating around for quite a while in blogland. However, it wasn't until recently that I got the itch to look into the idea further. I was pretty intimidated at first and was afraid what people would think of my list. What if they thought my goals were "silly"or "weird?" So I sat + revised, sat + revised until I was happy with my goals. I was inspired by so many bloggers and even took a few ideas here and there! Thinking about all of these goals got me so excited.
If you've never heard of "101 in 1001" I can imagine that you're super confused. "101 in 1001" is a list of 101 things/goals you plan to do in 1001 days (2.75 years); a bucket list of sorts. For the first time I don't feel pressured like I have in the past with bucket lists or New Year's resolutions. This approach allows each of us to learn to live in the moment + doing things now, to experience life. Life is meant to be fun and spontaneous. Each of the goals listed below seem so obtainable, which is what I love so much about this idea!
- Come up with 101 things
- Inspire someone to write their own list! Email me if you do! :)
- 10 random Acts of Kindness (0/10)
- Write 10 handwritten notes (0/10)
- Host a themed dinner party
- Send flowers to a friend
- Write a letter to my future husband (who I haven't met yet!)
- Call/text my Dad once a week for two months
For the blogger: (0/11)
- Write a post for every task completed (if possible)
- Guest post for a blogger
- Post 3x a week for one month
- Create a book of my favorite blog posts written
- Host a giveaway
- Have an encouraging blog series
- Reach 500 published posts
- Participate in a blog swap
- Send out 10 packages to blog friends (0/10)
- Have a friend take a portrait(s) for my blog
- Redesign my blog
For the girl who loves pampering: (0/8)
- Be in bed by 10:30pm every night for one week
- Spend a whole day reading
- Spa day with girls at Hershey Hotel
- Get my hair done at DryBar
- Get a full body massage
- Subscribe to 3 magazines that I spend too much money buying anyway
- Spend a rainy day in jambes watching movies all day
- Find the perfect shade of red lipstick {and pull it off}
For the goal setter: (0/17)
- Write a letter to myself to be opened when the 1001 days are over
- Be social media free for one day
- Be social media free for three weekends
- Complete a jigsaw puzzle of at least 500 pieces
- Write 5 good things that happened every day for one month
- Add 3 new charms to my Pandora bracelet
- Find my signature cocktail
- Answer "50 questions that will free your mind"
- Throw out 20 things and don't replace them
- Read 20 new books (0/20)
- Start and finish a full series on Netflix
- Make a list of 101 positive things about myself
- Refrain from buying anything other than necessities for a month (no "wants")
- Celebrate graduating from college with the girls
- Watch the sunrise + sunset in the same day
- Cash in two mason jars worth of change into my savings
- Put $5 into savings for every goal completed
For the adventurer: (0/17)
- Learn a new sport
- Learn calligraphy
- Milk a cow
- Learn how to properly make a flower arrangement
- Take a spontaneous road trip with my best friends
- Visit a new state
- Renew my passport
- Attend a taping of Ellen
- Visit a winery
- Attend a wine tasting
- Meet Katelyn James
- Go to NYC at Christmastime
- Visit 5 new cities (0/5)
- Visit North Carolina again
- Swim with Dolphins
- Have dinner on a rooftop patio
- Try 10 new restaurants (0/10)
For the planner + organizer: (0/3)
- Purchase (my first!) Emily Ley planner
- Organize my Pinterest boards (at least once)
- Organize my pictures + documents on my computer (at least once)
For the creative gal: (0/9)
- Create an inspiration notebook
- Take a painting class with friends
- Start a recipe binder
- Attend a photography workshop
- Do 10 projects found on Pinterest (0/10)
- Start an address book
- Complete a Photo365 challenge
- Create a binder of apartment/ dream house designs + furnishings
- Photograph a landscape from the same location, capturing all 4 seasons and frame them together
For the fitness seeker: (0/5)
- Create a healthier lifestyle
- Get to a goal weight + maintain it
- Drink only water for a week (no tea, coffee, soda)
- Run a Color Run
- Eat clean for one week (no processed foods) + blog about it
For the professional: (0/7)
- Take the GRE
- Graduate w/ my Bachelors in Communication Science and Disorders
- Graduate w/ my Masters in Speech Language Pathology
- Get a new certificate
- Accept an SLP job
- Have my own classroom
- Make lessons for Teachers Pay Teachers
For the Faith seeker: (0/6)
- Complete a bible study from #SheReadsTruth
- Read through Proverbs 31
- Fill a prayer journal
- Put together a book of 100 verses/ quotes
- Write short gospel verses on 10 rocks with sharpie + throw them back onto the beach
- Complete Decision Point
For the investor: (0/8)
- Purchase something from Kate Spade
- Invest in good hair products
- Purchase stationary
- Find 5 "me" prints for my future apartment (0/5)
- Invest in a classic handbag
- Purchase a new camera lens
- Invest in a classic work pump + wedge
- Find my first apartment
- Use the money saved to buy something special
- Make a new list!
Linking up with: WYWW, The Hump Day Blog Hop, Random Wednesday

Monday, July 14, 2014
July Goals
Be intentional with more "me" time- focusing on my Faith/possible Bible study and journaling I've been looking into bible studies to see which one fits me best
Exercise 5 days a week + Clean Eating- need to get back on track- there's no other way to say that :) using the "I'm busy" excuse is no longer acceptable WHY IS THIS SUCH A STRUGGLE?! Does anyone have ideas to get back into the swing of things??
Schedule posts and keep up with writing! Er, well, this one didn't happen!
Read 2 books and start a summer reading list- this could be a bit of a challenge, but we'll try ;) Does reading one and starting another count?!
Use my camera more!! (And possibly purchase a new lens!!?) one of my biggest passions is photography. For my high school graduation project I shadowed 4 different photographers and it was an AMAZING experience. I loved every minute of it. However, as a college student I haven't had the time, which makes me sad because I love it and really, really miss it...So, this month's goal is to take more pictures!! This actually happened
At least one beach trip... sand and saltwater is good medicine for this girls soul! We actually tried!! This month it's actually happening!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Monthly Faves {June}

