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TGIF Favorites

September 16, 2016

I love Friday! The end of the week and beginning of the weekend is an amazing feeling. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing planned for today. I never have Friday plans. Most Fridays for me are spent watching Netflix with Ryan and eating something less than healthy but 100% delicious.

I’ve been getting a lot more into Pinterest lately, and I cannot wait to share some of my favorite finds this week. So without further ado, here are my weekly Pinterest favorites:

PINEAPPLE COFFEE MUG

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I love an adorable coffee mug and this one is definitely adorable. I am so ready for Fall because I’m obsessed with Fall fashion, but I still can’t kick my pineapple addiction. I might just have to grab this adorable Etsy find.

FALL ENTERTAINING

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This year I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house! I am so excited about it and have already started a pretty detailed list of all the decor I want to incorporate. I’ve, of course, been scouring Pinterest for ideas and came across this blog post by the Unoriginal Mom with some pretty incredible tablescapes.

FALL FASHION

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Like I said above, I LOVE Fall fashion. I have already started shopping for Fall clothing even though it’s still 90 degrees in Memphis (YIKES!). I love the outfit above because I wear too much black on the daily and the scarf is too cute! Luckily, I order a leopard print scarf last week! Now I just need it to cool off a bit so I can actually wear it. #fingerscrossed

So what are some of your Friday favorites? I’d love to hear about them below!

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Helloooo September!

September 15, 2016

I cannot believe it’s already the middle of September! That is crazy insane to me. I also can’t believe it’s the middle of September because that means I haven’t blogged in about twoish weeks. I said I was gonna be better this time. Must be better at blogging.

So, in an effort to be better, why don’t we just talk about some goals. I know this post was supposed to go out two weeks ago, but whatevs, I clearly missed that deadline. So, YTD I’ve been working on some pretty big goals, and I’m pretty happy with the outcome. So, let’s start with what I’ve posted goalwise this year (since it is all too apparent that I have NOT kept up with monthly goals):

GOD

One of my biggest, if not the biggest, goal for 2016 was to deepen my relationship with God, start a bible study and for Ryan and I to find a church home.

I’m about two-thirds the way there. Ryan and I have found a church we really love. We haven’t officially joined yet, but we are working on it. Fingers crossed it will happen this year.

The Bible study hasn’t happened yet. It’s been discussed with others just hasn’t come off the ground yet. I’ve just gotta stand up and be a leader about this – more on this next month hopefully.

My relationship has definitely been deepened this year. I’ve had to cling to God more than ever. I am so thankful for His strength, love and grace.

My second goal of 2016 was to work on myself. I want to be less of hot mess all the time, have my house clean and organized, and focus on losing some of the weight I’ve gained over the years (looking at you freshman 15).

So far I’ve been doing fairly well on this goal. I’m still a hot mess, but I’m more “put together” than not usually and my house is cleaner than before (maybe that might be a lie, it’s really dirty right now 🙈). I’ve also lost about 30 pounds since January, and I’m pretty proud of that. All in all, I think I’ll be able to check this goal off the list in December.

OTHERS

My final goal for 2016 is to strengthen and rebuild my friendships. After undergrad I was working full-time, going to grad school full-time and planning a wedding. Extra time went to Ryan, my husband, and I didn’t really carve out time for girlfriends like I should have done.

So, 2016 is the year of friendship. I think this goal is at about 50/50 currently. I feel so much closer to my friends than the last two years; however, we are all busier than ever now. We’ve got weddings, babies, new jobs, new boyfriends and many grownup responsibilities. So, while we might not see each other every week (or every two weeks to be completely honest), the time we do spend together is so precious and filled with so much bonding, love and grace.

I love goal updates! What are some goals you’ve been working on for 2016? I’d love to hear about them below!

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Weekending // I’m a Grownup Edition

August 29, 2016

I think I’ve officially hit grown up status as of this weekend. I attended both a wedding shower and a baby shower. Am I really at that point when those are happening all the time? Crazy!

Yes, I am married, no I am not complaining. I just can’t seem to imagine that 1) I am married myself and 2) that all my friends are getting married too and 3) that some of my friends are at the baby point. I just cannot today, y’all.

I still feel like we are all in undergrad, living the apartment life and just worried about whose couch we’d be sitting on for MSU away games. Life has seriously changed so much and not at all at the same time.

Anyways – weekending. Friday night Ryan and I attended a work happy hour for my new job. It was great getting to meet new people and learn more about my new digs. Saturday involved Maddie’s last wedding shower. Y’all, we are SO close to her big day! I’m getting excited! Saturday night Ryan and I enjoyed a nice date night at one of our favorite restaurants. (Also, I was a terrible blogger this weekend because I don’t think I took any pictures at all, whoops). Sunday involved church, a wonderful baby shower for my friend Sarah and her little girl Hadley, watching golf with Ryan and Taco, dinner and our current Netflix binge – Parenthood (so good and gives me all the feels).

I had an eventful and chill weekend all in one – is that really possible? And since I didn’t take any photos here’s a picture of Taco being totally over it – cause he’s cute and makes me smile!

Comment below with your weekend recap posts! I’d love to read them.

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National Dog Day

August 26, 2016

It’s National Dog Day, and I’m ready to celebrate! I’m definitely the definition of furmama. I’ve already texted my husband about celebration ideas for our Taco, and I’ve definitely blasted Taco’s face ALL over social media! 🙈

Since I don’t have any human babies, I figure why not just post about my furbaby on National Dog Day – because that makes it slightly normal right? Y’all, I might be a little crazy to dedicate an entire blog post to my furry friend – ah who cares really?

My pup is a five month old (almost 6!) German Shepherd/Hound mix that is the most loyal pup and best scent chaser that has ever been. Taco LOVES playing outside in the mud, sneaking treats out of the treat box when Ryan and I aren’t looking, and taking long walks on the golf course at night. He’s the cutest! 🐶

I’d love to hear about your fur babies, comment below!

And fingers crossed I’ll be back next week with more posts.

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Routine is My Happy Place

August 3, 2016

Y’all. I have learned something about myself since October 2015. I need routine. I need a schedule. I like having to be somewhere at a certain time and having deadlines. Most days recently I’ve felt like I am upside down, drowning in a puddle of uncertainty, and not knowing what to do next.

Do Something Routine

I’ve learned something else as well. Y’all, I am LAZY. I don’t do well without routine or a schedule because I am lazy. I’ve always known I was a procrastinator (you can ask my college roommates about that 😉), but I never realized my procrastination stemmed from laziness. I may have a million things to do, but if I don’t have structure I won’t get it done until the last possible minute causing so much stress.

So, now that I’ve realized some of my flaws, I’m doing something about it. Yes, I could just try and make a better schedule for myself (I work from home most days for those that don’t know) and be a better motivator, but like I said above – I’m lazy. So that isn’t happening.

Y’all. I got a new job, and I’m ecstatic about it. I miss 9-5 so much. I know, I am absolutely insane. Working from home is the dream. Well, it just isn’t my dream. I don’t like it one bit. Maybe if I had kids or if my dog was super playful (that dang Taco does NOT like to cuddle with me and he prefers his cousin Nugget over me any day) I would be more inclined to love working from home. But, alas it just isn’t for me. Plus, you know, I’m lazy. So, it just works better for me being in an office setting daily so I don’t feel the need to procrastinate.

I’m also switching jobs to glorify God. Yes, you read that right, I’m getting a 9-5 to bring God glory. Hear me out before you think I’m too crazy (I know you are already rolling yours eyes at my not wanting to work from home nonsense 😊), the bible says to do everything as you would for the Lord (Colossians 3:23). I’m definitely not doing that right now. Don’t get me wrong, I am doing my work and getting things done, I’m just not happy about it. I’m not thinking about doing it for God, to honor Him and be a witness for Him, I’m just getting by doing my work and not truly thinking of God in it all. That’s wrong. I don’t want to go against the bible just because on the days I work at home I get to wear yoga pants. It’s not worth it to me to stand before God on judgment day saying, “Yes, God. I could have done more for you in my work, but I didn’t. I saw my human flaws and didn’t do anything about it.” That’s not how I want that situation to go down, and I feel like God isn’t going to let it go down like that either. So, I start working at my new 9-5 (🙌🏻) soon, and I can’t wait!

Also, I’m totes hoping this new adventure with routine and schedule means I’ll build in time to blog on the regular, woohoo!

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