Well, another year has gone down in the books! In 2011 I:
Finished up college and graduated in May
Started a grad program that I really enjoy
Ran my 1st (and only) 5k
Got a big girl job and a taste of the real world (it's not all it's cracked up to be)
I read my new years resolutions from last year and while I didn't lose a drop of weight like I would have liked to, I did have a good year and I believe I did love more deeply (another one of my resolutions)
In 2012, I want to choose happiness more often. Sometimes I can take a long time to get over things that make me angry and I want to concentrate on choosing joy more this year. Life is too short to stay caught up in stupid things. I also wouldn't mind being a LOT more healthy in 2012.
Mainly though, I just want to savor every single moment that life brings my way. I know 2012 will fly by just like 2011 did!
Happy new year, friends!! Make it everything you want it to be!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
A Month of Being Thankful
I like the idea of counting a blessing a day for the month of November. Although I think it's a good idea to be thankful every day, it is also good to be intentional about remembering God's blessings during this month of Thanksgiving...
I'm going to catch up tonight on 11/11/11!:)
1- I'm thankful for a warm home & a loving family. I'm thankful that I have a place to call "home" where I am fully accepted, flaws and all.
2-I am thankful for the relationship I have with my sister and our lunch dates at ECU. I love her:)
3-I am thankful for my wonderful boyfriend. I can't say enough good things:)
4- I am thankful to have a job even when it sucks.
5- I am thankful for opportunities. Opportunities to get an education and opportunities to achieve goals.
6- I am thankful for the Mint Chocolate soymilk & peppermint whipped cream that my beloved Target now carries for the holiday season.
7- I am thankful for Tom the Toyota, my beautiful blue Corolla who gets me around everywhere.
8- I am thankful for amazing parents who serve as amazing role models and mentors in my life.
9- I am thankful for religious freedom & all other kinds of freedom I enjoy because I live in this country.
10. - I am thankful for the AMAZING fall colors & crisp air.
11. - I am thankful for a God who loves me even though I don't deserve it.
Stay tuned for Part 2!
I'm going to catch up tonight on 11/11/11!:)
1- I'm thankful for a warm home & a loving family. I'm thankful that I have a place to call "home" where I am fully accepted, flaws and all.
2-I am thankful for the relationship I have with my sister and our lunch dates at ECU. I love her:)
3-I am thankful for my wonderful boyfriend. I can't say enough good things:)
4- I am thankful to have a job even when it sucks.
5- I am thankful for opportunities. Opportunities to get an education and opportunities to achieve goals.
6- I am thankful for the Mint Chocolate soymilk & peppermint whipped cream that my beloved Target now carries for the holiday season.
7- I am thankful for Tom the Toyota, my beautiful blue Corolla who gets me around everywhere.
8- I am thankful for amazing parents who serve as amazing role models and mentors in my life.
9- I am thankful for religious freedom & all other kinds of freedom I enjoy because I live in this country.
10. - I am thankful for the AMAZING fall colors & crisp air.
11. - I am thankful for a God who loves me even though I don't deserve it.
Stay tuned for Part 2!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Stolen Idea -- 50 Facts
1. No one can ever pronounce my name right at first. First days of class or anything new are torture for me.
2. I have MAJOR anxiety issues about new things.I work the situations up in my head and scare myself to death.
3. I am very resistant to change -- I ALWAYS HATE something new for the first few weeks that I do it (even if I end up loving it)
4. I am SUCH a homebody. I adore being at home with my parents, my family, and my Scamp and Tigger. I'd rather sit and home than go out and do something 90% of the time.
5. I spend hundreds of dollars at Starbucks each year. I am so addicted. So, so addicted.
6. Fewer things make me happier than a Pumpkin Spice Latte and a crisp, fall day.
7. I abhor summer weather. I hate being hot. I hate sweating.
8. I love being outside in the rain.
9. I will never be a big drinker - I'd much rather have a diet mt dew or coffee. haha.
10. I am obsessed with smelling and buying candles. I probably have a year's worth at any given time.
11. I can't stop buying scratch off lottery tickets even though I know it's a rip off.
12. I hate listening to music in the car when there's someone with me...the noise when I'm trying to talk to someone drives me nuts.
13. I have yet to have a job that I LOVE.
14. I could live in Target.
15. I probably still have birthday money from when I was a child.
16. I don't feel like I am 22. It's weird to think that I'm considered an adult.
17. I can't wait to get married to the love of my life...patience is a virtue...
18. Speaking of patience, I have very little.
19. I'm "fiery" as Josh would say. Very few people see the persistent side of me.
20. I know what ring I want.
21. I had a whole family of imaginary friends when I was a kid. Active imagination, I guess you would say.
22. I graduated from CU with a 4.0 gpa.
23...which leads to...I'm a perfectionist.
24. I hate calling people (esp. at work when I have to call someone back re a problem)
25. I have NO sense of direction. One day after class at ECU, I was headed toward Virginia instead of Farmville. Don't ask me how.
26. Frozen yogurt has become my latest vice and I can't get enough. I think I have a loyalty card to 4 or 5 different yogurt places in Greenville.
27. I love me some Duke basketball!
28. I'm making a transition (or trying to) to use all natural beauty products. I've already started using natural mineral makeup, Burt's Bee's products, and Goat Milk Soap.
29. I really love to cuddle, but only if it's cold outside.
30. I never did like college.
31. I eat so horribly. I really really really would love to change that soon.
32. I have sucky willpower.
33. I love music (but I mainly love songs with good lyrics)
34. I like to be neat and organized.
35. I am probably way too obsessed with my animals, but they are so sweet and cuddly.
36. I worry a lot about my brother and sister. Hello, oldest child syndrome.
37. I sometimes still can't believe that I have found the one. I'm so lucky.
38. I LOVE getting and opening mail. Even if it's my credit card bills.
39. I love to read, but absolutely hate reading anything for school.
40. I really am enjoying my class at ECU. Marriage & Family Therapy seems like it would be such a rewarding career.
41. My self-confidence sucks. I am always dreaming of being prettier, etc.
42. Naps make me happy.
43. I refuse to watch any scary movie or tv show. They keep me up half the night.
44. Interning at ZBC shed a whole new light on things for me.
45. I love the fact that both of my bf's parents are chiropractors. Getting adjusted has helped my life tremendously and I have become such an advocate for chiropractic care.
46. I love riding my bike:)
47. I am obsessed with Modern Family, One Tree Hill, and recently Suits.
48. ...I also get way giddy over Teen Week on Jeopardy!
49. I hate making mistakes.
50. I am more thankful for my parents every day as I get older.
There you have it!
2. I have MAJOR anxiety issues about new things.I work the situations up in my head and scare myself to death.
3. I am very resistant to change -- I ALWAYS HATE something new for the first few weeks that I do it (even if I end up loving it)
4. I am SUCH a homebody. I adore being at home with my parents, my family, and my Scamp and Tigger. I'd rather sit and home than go out and do something 90% of the time.
5. I spend hundreds of dollars at Starbucks each year. I am so addicted. So, so addicted.
6. Fewer things make me happier than a Pumpkin Spice Latte and a crisp, fall day.
7. I abhor summer weather. I hate being hot. I hate sweating.
8. I love being outside in the rain.
9. I will never be a big drinker - I'd much rather have a diet mt dew or coffee. haha.
10. I am obsessed with smelling and buying candles. I probably have a year's worth at any given time.
11. I can't stop buying scratch off lottery tickets even though I know it's a rip off.
12. I hate listening to music in the car when there's someone with me...the noise when I'm trying to talk to someone drives me nuts.
13. I have yet to have a job that I LOVE.
14. I could live in Target.
15. I probably still have birthday money from when I was a child.
16. I don't feel like I am 22. It's weird to think that I'm considered an adult.
17. I can't wait to get married to the love of my life...patience is a virtue...
18. Speaking of patience, I have very little.
19. I'm "fiery" as Josh would say. Very few people see the persistent side of me.
20. I know what ring I want.
21. I had a whole family of imaginary friends when I was a kid. Active imagination, I guess you would say.
22. I graduated from CU with a 4.0 gpa.
23...which leads to...I'm a perfectionist.
24. I hate calling people (esp. at work when I have to call someone back re a problem)
25. I have NO sense of direction. One day after class at ECU, I was headed toward Virginia instead of Farmville. Don't ask me how.
26. Frozen yogurt has become my latest vice and I can't get enough. I think I have a loyalty card to 4 or 5 different yogurt places in Greenville.
27. I love me some Duke basketball!
28. I'm making a transition (or trying to) to use all natural beauty products. I've already started using natural mineral makeup, Burt's Bee's products, and Goat Milk Soap.
29. I really love to cuddle, but only if it's cold outside.
30. I never did like college.
31. I eat so horribly. I really really really would love to change that soon.
32. I have sucky willpower.
33. I love music (but I mainly love songs with good lyrics)
34. I like to be neat and organized.
35. I am probably way too obsessed with my animals, but they are so sweet and cuddly.
36. I worry a lot about my brother and sister. Hello, oldest child syndrome.
37. I sometimes still can't believe that I have found the one. I'm so lucky.
38. I LOVE getting and opening mail. Even if it's my credit card bills.
39. I love to read, but absolutely hate reading anything for school.
40. I really am enjoying my class at ECU. Marriage & Family Therapy seems like it would be such a rewarding career.
41. My self-confidence sucks. I am always dreaming of being prettier, etc.
42. Naps make me happy.
43. I refuse to watch any scary movie or tv show. They keep me up half the night.
44. Interning at ZBC shed a whole new light on things for me.
45. I love the fact that both of my bf's parents are chiropractors. Getting adjusted has helped my life tremendously and I have become such an advocate for chiropractic care.
46. I love riding my bike:)
47. I am obsessed with Modern Family, One Tree Hill, and recently Suits.
48. ...I also get way giddy over Teen Week on Jeopardy!
49. I hate making mistakes.
50. I am more thankful for my parents every day as I get older.
There you have it!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Weekly Recap!
Monday - Worked all day...the most exciting part of my day was date night w/ my man when we did the most ridiculous thing...had LoYo (Dulce de Leche & White Chocolate Macademia with strawberries and kiwis, in case you were wondering)and then went straight to Starbucks. ADDICTS!
Tuesday was my 22nd birthday. I woke up to the most thoughtful gifts from JW. He got me a fan than plugs into your USB on your computer..perfect for when I'm sweatin' like a hog at work! He also gave me a bookmark and some car fresheners and a voucher for a trip to the beach complete with a trip to a seafood restaurant of my choice and a Dairy Queen run...does he know me or what?!!?! The rest of the day went really well too, despite the fact that I was at work all day. We met my parents in Wilson and had a wonderful bday dinner at Chilis. We shared my huge cake from Sam's with all of the staff...it was quite an interesting experience to have waiters come out of the kitchen with empty plates, but I was glad to share. Tuesday night as a birthday gift to myself, I bought some more goat milk soap (of course)...Am I really 22?!?!!
Wednesday: I got off work early and spent the entire afternoon looking for my credit card. Talk about stress. I never did find it.
Thursday: Worked all day, came back, ordered Mexican take-out, and went to bed at 9. What an exciting day.
Today: Worked til about 2...stoppped by Starbucks, came home, hung out with my dad, called Sam's about the fact that they sent Kellie the COMPLETE wrong laptop and ended up getting my mom a refund of about $60! Tonight I went to Piggly Wiggly and bought them out of shampoo for hygiene kits at church for operation inasmuch.
Tomorrow, I'm gonna mow the yard for my dad ifffffff I can get the lawn mower started.
In other news, I am starting grad school in 12 DAYS. I am sooooo nervous about going to ECU...It's so huge compared to what I'm used to!
If you read this whole thing, you're amazing!
Tuesday was my 22nd birthday. I woke up to the most thoughtful gifts from JW. He got me a fan than plugs into your USB on your computer..perfect for when I'm sweatin' like a hog at work! He also gave me a bookmark and some car fresheners and a voucher for a trip to the beach complete with a trip to a seafood restaurant of my choice and a Dairy Queen run...does he know me or what?!!?! The rest of the day went really well too, despite the fact that I was at work all day. We met my parents in Wilson and had a wonderful bday dinner at Chilis. We shared my huge cake from Sam's with all of the staff...it was quite an interesting experience to have waiters come out of the kitchen with empty plates, but I was glad to share. Tuesday night as a birthday gift to myself, I bought some more goat milk soap (of course)...Am I really 22?!?!!
Wednesday: I got off work early and spent the entire afternoon looking for my credit card. Talk about stress. I never did find it.
Thursday: Worked all day, came back, ordered Mexican take-out, and went to bed at 9. What an exciting day.
Today: Worked til about 2...stoppped by Starbucks, came home, hung out with my dad, called Sam's about the fact that they sent Kellie the COMPLETE wrong laptop and ended up getting my mom a refund of about $60! Tonight I went to Piggly Wiggly and bought them out of shampoo for hygiene kits at church for operation inasmuch.
Tomorrow, I'm gonna mow the yard for my dad ifffffff I can get the lawn mower started.
In other news, I am starting grad school in 12 DAYS. I am sooooo nervous about going to ECU...It's so huge compared to what I'm used to!
If you read this whole thing, you're amazing!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Saturday
Today, I did a few of my favorite things:
1) I slept in (now that I'm in the real world, sleeping til 8:30 is a precious, rare treasure)
2) Ordered Kells' textbooks online (and saved my mom some money). I get a sick pleasure out of saving money.
3) Watched a movie and cuddled with my one&only :)
4) Bought some new school supplies (funny how I hate school, but love buying school supplies)
5)Went to Starbucks and got a Quad Iced Skinny Caramel Macchiato fo' free! (Thank you Sbux for sending me my free birthday drink postcard.) Starbucks and free. I hit the jackpot there today.
6)Went to Target (shopping w/ my sis/boy)
7) Dyed Kellie's hair (something I've been wanting to do forever, but I'm too chicken---so I'm living vicariously through her...and I love the outcome!)
8)Went to Trader Joe's (my all-time favorite store) and came home with lots of goodies.
9) Played several games of Uno...we've fallen in love with that game around here...
After a long week at work, it has been good to have a Saturday full of my favorite things and people. Hope your Saturday has been filled with your fave things! ♥
1) I slept in (now that I'm in the real world, sleeping til 8:30 is a precious, rare treasure)
2) Ordered Kells' textbooks online (and saved my mom some money). I get a sick pleasure out of saving money.
3) Watched a movie and cuddled with my one&only :)
4) Bought some new school supplies (funny how I hate school, but love buying school supplies)
5)Went to Starbucks and got a Quad Iced Skinny Caramel Macchiato fo' free! (Thank you Sbux for sending me my free birthday drink postcard.) Starbucks and free. I hit the jackpot there today.
6)Went to Target (shopping w/ my sis/boy)
7) Dyed Kellie's hair (something I've been wanting to do forever, but I'm too chicken---so I'm living vicariously through her...and I love the outcome!)
8)Went to Trader Joe's (my all-time favorite store) and came home with lots of goodies.
9) Played several games of Uno...we've fallen in love with that game around here...
After a long week at work, it has been good to have a Saturday full of my favorite things and people. Hope your Saturday has been filled with your fave things! ♥
Sunday, June 19, 2011
The first man a little girl falls in love with is her daddy♥
In honor of Father's Day, I thought I would write a post honoring my daddy.
My daddy is the best man I know! Growing up, he was the pitcher for our neighborhood kickball and baseball games. He made up ghost stories until we laughed so hard we cried. He came to every choir event, school event, church event, sports event, and anything else that we participated in. He is the most supportive, kind person ever. My daddy is also the FUNNIEST man alive. You really will never know unless you are close to him, but he was really blessed with the gift of cheering someone up when he/she is down. My daddy is my go-to person if I have had a bad day. He is absolutely hilarious. My daddy just knows how to always make everything okay. He knows me so well, and we are so alike in some ways it's scary.
Thank you daddy, for loving me unconditionally and always setting a wonderful example for me, Zack, & Kellie. ♥
Saturday, June 4, 2011
"And That's What I'm Doin' These Days..."
Hey, blog world! It's time for an update.
1) I graduated from Campbell a few weeks ago! Where have the years gone? I don't feel old enough to be considered "grown up." Most of my friends have real jobs already. It's crazy how fast the years go by.
2) I was SO excited that I got into ECU for grad school this fall, despite the fact that I didn't think I would until next fall. I found out this past week though that I can only take 3 classes over the next two semesters that will actually count. That SUCKS! I am going to still be almost a year behind! I'm trying to think positively, but I was SO bummed when I found that out. I am having a roller coaster of emotions about it...
3)I'm currently working in Farmville at Josh's dad's business. It was supposed to be a week-long thing, but it is going to probably end up being about a month and a half. I have been working in Customer Retention trying to get doctors to keep ordering from their business. It is quite a jump from working zero hours to fifty! But, it's a good place to be and I get to hang out with Josh and ride bikes around Farmville after work to decompress from the day.
4)My sister is graduating from high school next weekend. I feel so OLD! I'm excited for her though.
That's all for now!
Oh yeah, I almost forgot to discuss the heat! It is SOOOOO HOT. I need to head to Antarctica for the summer! :)
1) I graduated from Campbell a few weeks ago! Where have the years gone? I don't feel old enough to be considered "grown up." Most of my friends have real jobs already. It's crazy how fast the years go by.
2) I was SO excited that I got into ECU for grad school this fall, despite the fact that I didn't think I would until next fall. I found out this past week though that I can only take 3 classes over the next two semesters that will actually count. That SUCKS! I am going to still be almost a year behind! I'm trying to think positively, but I was SO bummed when I found that out. I am having a roller coaster of emotions about it...
3)I'm currently working in Farmville at Josh's dad's business. It was supposed to be a week-long thing, but it is going to probably end up being about a month and a half. I have been working in Customer Retention trying to get doctors to keep ordering from their business. It is quite a jump from working zero hours to fifty! But, it's a good place to be and I get to hang out with Josh and ride bikes around Farmville after work to decompress from the day.
4)My sister is graduating from high school next weekend. I feel so OLD! I'm excited for her though.
That's all for now!
Oh yeah, I almost forgot to discuss the heat! It is SOOOOO HOT. I need to head to Antarctica for the summer! :)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Random Thoughts...
I love lists, so that will be the form of my post tonight! Enjoy my pointless rambling!
1. I ordered my cap and gown today. $89 dollars later, I will be sporting a black gown with orange and a white sash celebrating being the 125th graduating class from Campbell University in a month and a half!!
2. I cannot believe I am graduating in a month and a half. It is an absolutely crazy thought! For the longest time, I thought this day might never come. And now, it's rapidly approaching!!!! I'm so ready to be done with this major.
3. Where oh where am I going after I get my undergrad degree. Right now, I really have four options I'm considering.
a--> Master's in Community Counseling from CU -- yeah, yeah...I know it's not my fave place but I am seriously considering a career in counseling and CU is the closest school for me. Also, the program is only 2 years.
b--> Joint Master's of Divinity/Master's in Counseling. -- if I chose this option, I could do Christian counseling (which would be awesome)! The MAJOR downside is that this program is 4 more years. Can I handle four more years of school?! Good question.
c--> Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from ECU. --this would be my most convenient choice since I plan on getting married sometime in the somewhat near future. With J in Farmville, it would be super-duper convenient to be in school ten miles away. However, the program sounds difficult and I've already passed the deadline for the fall. I don't know...I honestly haven't done enough research
d--> find a job in the Business world...doesn't sound too appealing to me!
4.The future scares me, so I try to avoid thinking about it. I can't do this anymore. The future is on the horizon.
5. I just finished writing an 11 page case study. I've been staring at the computer so long, my eyes are almost crossed. I think I'll sign off on that note!
Comment with what YOU could most see me doing in the near future!:)
Goodnight!
1. I ordered my cap and gown today. $89 dollars later, I will be sporting a black gown with orange and a white sash celebrating being the 125th graduating class from Campbell University in a month and a half!!
2. I cannot believe I am graduating in a month and a half. It is an absolutely crazy thought! For the longest time, I thought this day might never come. And now, it's rapidly approaching!!!! I'm so ready to be done with this major.
3. Where oh where am I going after I get my undergrad degree. Right now, I really have four options I'm considering.
a--> Master's in Community Counseling from CU -- yeah, yeah...I know it's not my fave place but I am seriously considering a career in counseling and CU is the closest school for me. Also, the program is only 2 years.
b--> Joint Master's of Divinity/Master's in Counseling. -- if I chose this option, I could do Christian counseling (which would be awesome)! The MAJOR downside is that this program is 4 more years. Can I handle four more years of school?! Good question.
c--> Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from ECU. --this would be my most convenient choice since I plan on getting married sometime in the somewhat near future. With J in Farmville, it would be super-duper convenient to be in school ten miles away. However, the program sounds difficult and I've already passed the deadline for the fall. I don't know...I honestly haven't done enough research
d--> find a job in the Business world...doesn't sound too appealing to me!
4.The future scares me, so I try to avoid thinking about it. I can't do this anymore. The future is on the horizon.
5. I just finished writing an 11 page case study. I've been staring at the computer so long, my eyes are almost crossed. I think I'll sign off on that note!
Comment with what YOU could most see me doing in the near future!:)
Goodnight!
Monday, March 28, 2011
I Must Share.
...this amazing recipe for a frozen coffee drink. This is courtesy of Hungry Girl but I have tweaked it a little bit. It only has 3 grams of fat and is delicious. It has also helped me save tons of money since I usually spend at least $10 on coffee every week at Starbucks and occasionally Sheetz.
All you need is:
-2 packets of Truvia (or other no-cal sweetener)
-a pack of instant coffee (like Nescafe sticks) I use two packs because I like the extra coffee taste.
-1/4 cup of hot water
-1 tbsp of marzotti fat free caramel dip
-1/4 cup of milk (I use unsweetened almond milk -- DELICIOUS!)---also, to keep it healthier, you should only use skim, soy, or almond milk
-1 cup of sugarfree pudding (I've tried caramel, chocolate, and vanilla and in my opinion, the caramel tastes the best)
-ice
You mix the instant coffee, the caramel dip, the truvia, and the 1/4 cup of hot water together in a cup. In the blender, you add the milk, pudding, and I add some vanilla extract. Also, add the ice. I use about 15 cubes. Then, after mixing you add the mixture from the cup into the blender. Blend until mixed well. Pour into a cup. Add a little caramel on top and voila! Easy peasy and SO GOOD! :)
All you need is:
-2 packets of Truvia (or other no-cal sweetener)
-a pack of instant coffee (like Nescafe sticks) I use two packs because I like the extra coffee taste.
-1/4 cup of hot water
-1 tbsp of marzotti fat free caramel dip
-1/4 cup of milk (I use unsweetened almond milk -- DELICIOUS!)---also, to keep it healthier, you should only use skim, soy, or almond milk
-1 cup of sugarfree pudding (I've tried caramel, chocolate, and vanilla and in my opinion, the caramel tastes the best)
-ice
You mix the instant coffee, the caramel dip, the truvia, and the 1/4 cup of hot water together in a cup. In the blender, you add the milk, pudding, and I add some vanilla extract. Also, add the ice. I use about 15 cubes. Then, after mixing you add the mixture from the cup into the blender. Blend until mixed well. Pour into a cup. Add a little caramel on top and voila! Easy peasy and SO GOOD! :)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday Night Favorites
I stole this and am doing it to procrastinate!
Favorite time of day: the morning...I love when the day is young and full of promise.
Favorite season: SPRING because of all the beautiful flowers/new life blooming...and fall because it usually brings a break from the awful summer heat
Favorite month: probably March or April for the weather:)
Favorite holiday: Christmas Eve...it feels almost magical...I love imagining the night Christ was born so many years ago
Favorite subject in school: UGH - none...but that's a different topic for a different day
Favorite channel: not a big TV watcher...I watch Jeopardy, One Tree Hill, and Modern Family
Favorite color: yellow
Favorite song: hmm...I have SO many...I love anything by Casting Crowns/Selah...or Jason Aldean...right now, I'm also into "Marry Me" by Train.
Favorite movie: anything sappy/romantic/funny...I am a sucker for movies with the happy ending
Favorite celebrity: none
Favorite place to shop: The Red Bullseye! Target.
Favorite kind of music: country/Christian...and Rob Thomas/Goo Goo Dolls
Favorite TV show: Modern Fam, Jeopardy (esp. Teen Week), and One Tree Hill
Favorite thing to do: spending time with the people I love
Favorite place in the world: I have 3. home sweet home, church, or in Josh's arms
Favorite hobby: reading/sleeping
Favorite kind of animal: big, fluffy cats...I want a dog one day, though.
Favorite place to live: not in Buies Creek. preferably, somewhere near(ish) home
Favorite place to vacation: the beach for now...if I ever have more money, I want to travel the world
Favorite restaurant: El Senor! I [heart] Mexican food. I have an addiction to it.
Favorite food: ice cream!!
Favorite thing to cook: I am not a good cook at all but I'd have to say Poppyseed Chicken
Favorite drink: Cherry Coke and water
Favorite chore: dishes/cleaning my room. hate doing laundry.
Favorite makeup: I just bought some CoverGirl's natural foundation and I'm really liking it. I also am obsessed with Chapstick.
Favorite hair products: I use Pantene Curly Products and Suave Shampoo. If I'm being honest, I'd say a ponytail holder because it's my fave way to wear my hurrr.
Favorite lotion: my Goat Milk Stuff lotion stick in Luv Spell and my Ander's Natural Soap Company's hydrogen lotion...it smells heavenly!
Favorite perfume: Victoria's Secret body sprays
Favorite blogger: anyone who is interesting and can share their beliefs without being condescending to others. I'm really into Southern Savers and lots of mommy blogs.
Favorite thing to blog about: random things...but only when I'm motivated.
Favorite books: Nicholas Sparks -- anything! also, any good books with theological thoughts in them.
Favorite verse: Psalm 139...it has gotten me through tough times
Favorite thing to wear: again, if I'm being honest....sweats and a t-shirt.
Favorite kind of day: a low-key one at home with my family/Josh
Favorite memory: loving on those precious children in Belize and childhood memories hanging out with the neighborhood kids.
Favorite time of day: the morning...I love when the day is young and full of promise.
Favorite season: SPRING because of all the beautiful flowers/new life blooming...and fall because it usually brings a break from the awful summer heat
Favorite month: probably March or April for the weather:)
Favorite holiday: Christmas Eve...it feels almost magical...I love imagining the night Christ was born so many years ago
Favorite subject in school: UGH - none...but that's a different topic for a different day
Favorite channel: not a big TV watcher...I watch Jeopardy, One Tree Hill, and Modern Family
Favorite color: yellow
Favorite song: hmm...I have SO many...I love anything by Casting Crowns/Selah...or Jason Aldean...right now, I'm also into "Marry Me" by Train.
Favorite movie: anything sappy/romantic/funny...I am a sucker for movies with the happy ending
Favorite celebrity: none
Favorite place to shop: The Red Bullseye! Target.
Favorite kind of music: country/Christian...and Rob Thomas/Goo Goo Dolls
Favorite TV show: Modern Fam, Jeopardy (esp. Teen Week), and One Tree Hill
Favorite thing to do: spending time with the people I love
Favorite place in the world: I have 3. home sweet home, church, or in Josh's arms
Favorite hobby: reading/sleeping
Favorite kind of animal: big, fluffy cats...I want a dog one day, though.
Favorite place to live: not in Buies Creek. preferably, somewhere near(ish) home
Favorite place to vacation: the beach for now...if I ever have more money, I want to travel the world
Favorite restaurant: El Senor! I [heart] Mexican food. I have an addiction to it.
Favorite food: ice cream!!
Favorite thing to cook: I am not a good cook at all but I'd have to say Poppyseed Chicken
Favorite drink: Cherry Coke and water
Favorite chore: dishes/cleaning my room. hate doing laundry.
Favorite makeup: I just bought some CoverGirl's natural foundation and I'm really liking it. I also am obsessed with Chapstick.
Favorite hair products: I use Pantene Curly Products and Suave Shampoo. If I'm being honest, I'd say a ponytail holder because it's my fave way to wear my hurrr.
Favorite lotion: my Goat Milk Stuff lotion stick in Luv Spell and my Ander's Natural Soap Company's hydrogen lotion...it smells heavenly!
Favorite perfume: Victoria's Secret body sprays
Favorite blogger: anyone who is interesting and can share their beliefs without being condescending to others. I'm really into Southern Savers and lots of mommy blogs.
Favorite thing to blog about: random things...but only when I'm motivated.
Favorite books: Nicholas Sparks -- anything! also, any good books with theological thoughts in them.
Favorite verse: Psalm 139...it has gotten me through tough times
Favorite thing to wear: again, if I'm being honest....sweats and a t-shirt.
Favorite kind of day: a low-key one at home with my family/Josh
Favorite memory: loving on those precious children in Belize and childhood memories hanging out with the neighborhood kids.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Accent/Dialect Vlog
I found an accent/dialect vlog where people are posting how they say certain words. I figured I'd play along...it's pretty funny!
Aunt, Route, Wash, Oil, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, Sure, Data, Ruin, Crayon, Toilet, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Spitting image, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Syrup, Pajamas, Caught
What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
What is the bug that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?
What is the bubbly carbonated drink called?
What do you call gym shoes?
What do you say to address a group of people?
What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval shaped body and extremely long legs?
What do you call your grandparents?
What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
What do you call it when rain falls while the sun is shining?
What is the thing you change the TV channel with?
So now that you've heard me talk, it's your turn!!
Aunt, Route, Wash, Oil, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, Sure, Data, Ruin, Crayon, Toilet, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Spitting image, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Syrup, Pajamas, Caught
What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
What is the bug that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?
What is the bubbly carbonated drink called?
What do you call gym shoes?
What do you say to address a group of people?
What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval shaped body and extremely long legs?
What do you call your grandparents?
What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
What do you call it when rain falls while the sun is shining?
What is the thing you change the TV channel with?
So now that you've heard me talk, it's your turn!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
10 Weeks Later....
***Update***
We ran our 5k this morning. It was 32 degrees and pouring down rain! It was a lot harder than we thought it would be because we didn't train on any hills and the entire course was hilly. The last hill resembled a mountain and it was very unpleasant. Our time was 39.15. I can't believe we did it! :)
Ten(ish) weeks ago I came across a blogger who was doing this program called Couch to 5k where you could supposedly go from being a couch potato to a 5k runner in nine weeks. I was intrigued and skeptical. I decided to tell Josh about it (just because I basically tell him everything) and of courseeee he wanted to do the program. I didn't want to do it. I don't like exercising (mainly because I am a wimp/quitter when I start to hurt) but he encouraged me to try it. So, we signed up for a 5k a few days later...because we figured that we should invest some money in it as a motivator. The first week was extremely difficult and we only had to run for a minute at a time. I have flat feet. Like almost totally. It is not fun to walk, much less run, when you have flat feet. I have no arches to support me. I got some orthodics ordered from Josh's mom's chiropractic office and that made it better. But I digress... Anyway, the second week we were running around campus at Campbell and I had a meltdown. I basically told Josh to go do it himself and that I was done etc etc etc. I used a few really mean choice words that I am not proud of. He encouraged me and I finished that run...and then I finished eight more weeks of runs. Now I can run (well, jog) 3.1 miles without stopping. This is a big deal for me. I am the person who hates exercising and quits as soon as it hurts. I am so proud that we completed the program and are running a 5k tomorrow. I will post the results some time later this weekend! And if you want to start running, trust me...you can do it! I hope I use this experience to realize that all things in life don't come easy...but most things that are worth doing aren't so easy to do most of the time. :)
We ran our 5k this morning. It was 32 degrees and pouring down rain! It was a lot harder than we thought it would be because we didn't train on any hills and the entire course was hilly. The last hill resembled a mountain and it was very unpleasant. Our time was 39.15. I can't believe we did it! :)
Ten(ish) weeks ago I came across a blogger who was doing this program called Couch to 5k where you could supposedly go from being a couch potato to a 5k runner in nine weeks. I was intrigued and skeptical. I decided to tell Josh about it (just because I basically tell him everything) and of courseeee he wanted to do the program. I didn't want to do it. I don't like exercising (mainly because I am a wimp/quitter when I start to hurt) but he encouraged me to try it. So, we signed up for a 5k a few days later...because we figured that we should invest some money in it as a motivator. The first week was extremely difficult and we only had to run for a minute at a time. I have flat feet. Like almost totally. It is not fun to walk, much less run, when you have flat feet. I have no arches to support me. I got some orthodics ordered from Josh's mom's chiropractic office and that made it better. But I digress... Anyway, the second week we were running around campus at Campbell and I had a meltdown. I basically told Josh to go do it himself and that I was done etc etc etc. I used a few really mean choice words that I am not proud of. He encouraged me and I finished that run...and then I finished eight more weeks of runs. Now I can run (well, jog) 3.1 miles without stopping. This is a big deal for me. I am the person who hates exercising and quits as soon as it hurts. I am so proud that we completed the program and are running a 5k tomorrow. I will post the results some time later this weekend! And if you want to start running, trust me...you can do it! I hope I use this experience to realize that all things in life don't come easy...but most things that are worth doing aren't so easy to do most of the time. :)
Monday, January 31, 2011
So Glad You Were Born =)
A few years ago, I began to feel desperate about finding a boyfriend. It seemed like everyone was getting married or engaged and I started having mental images of myself at age fifty sitting alone in my house with 54346 cats. It was very disturbing. Things weren't made any better when I was single as could be and I received an email recommendation from Amazon called "Get Married...What Women Can Do to Make it Happen." Talk about a burn! HA. After a few months of stressing, I just decided that I would find the RIGHT someone when the time was right. So cliche, but it's true. I just stopped worrying about it.
Pretty soon after that, one of my favorite people from high school (he also happened to be my ex...(a whole other story)) called me on a January afternoon right after Jordan & I got out of Environmental Science to tell me about getting his identity stolen. It was the most random call...sometimes we still chatted on Instant Messenger but we weren't exactly on the "phone call level" anymore. We talked for about an hour that day. I felt myself start liking the boy a little. Of course, I would have never admitted it to anyone. It took me a couple of months to even admit it to myself. I should have known he was a keeper when I texted him and said I was sitting at home bored and alone on Valentine's night. He texted me back and told me that I had him. I sweetly replied HAHA. He's so persistent --- one of the MANY things I love about him. Anyway, we went on our second first date in March of 2009. The rest is history...
Let's just say I have had some pretty interesting relationships in the past. I knew right away that this one was different. We had a few rough moments, mostly due to the fact that we are the two most stubborn people on the planet....but my relationship with Josh has been so enriching in so many ways. By the summer of '09, I knew I could marry him. My mom always said that once I fell, I was gonna fall hard....yeah, she was right.
We have been inseparable for the past almost two years and I wouldn't have it any other way. Josh is the most loving, sweet, amazing person in the universe. I adore him. He has made me a stronger and better person and he's soooo encouraging. I just can't say enough about how wonderful he is, but he knows how I feel.
Happy 22nd Birthday, Baby! I love you!!
Got it Open!
After a couple of hours of messing with my email/passwords, I finally got into blogger! I thought I had lost my account forever! Stay tuned for posts soon!
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