See Shell Run

Funny but gross.

2012-02-09T20:36:00.000-08:00

So as I mentioned I went to Fernbank Nature and Science Museum on Wednesday. While leaving an exhibit I definitely squirmed at the site of this!

All I saw at first was a snake and then birds, a rat and thought it was what they find in a snake. No no. Upon JP reading the actual sign it is just different displays that were damaged or broken from people touching them. haha wow always read the sign people. egh.

Welcome to My World...

2012-02-08T15:10:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my world- these are a few highlights/lowlights of my week so far. And it is just Wednesday!

* Honey has awaken me for the last 3 days and peed on my carpet. I do not want to have to crate her at night and do not understand why she has been doing this.

* My Real Housewives addiction has sky rocketed this week! RHOBH Reunion part 2 and RHOC premiere last night. I love Gretchen. She is fun, beautiful, and not willing to take Tamara's crap. As for the reunion on RHOBH- Adrienne really disappoints me, Lisa is not fake and wouldnt sell a story and A was just being extremely passive aggressive. Ugh, Taylor is on my nerve. I really hope she does not return for season 3. And Kyle, if you are going to be the "mean girl" at least own it. Stop trying to point out what other people do .... even if it is your sister.

* I went to Fernbank today with my friend JP and we had so much fun! We also went to eat at Yeah Burger in the VA Highlands. I forgot how much I like the Highlands. I should go there more often. Except when we pulled up to park and put money in the meter. Yes an old fashioned coin taking meter, it said minimum 2 dollars. Who carries around 8 quarters with them? So we drove around a bit and found parking. All in all fun day!

* B surprised me yesterday and brought me lunch. Which included meatballs, rolls, chips, reese cup and 2 cokes. haha He knows me so well. <3<3<3

Shhh... don't tell Honey.

2012-02-02T12:37:00.000-08:00

Don't tell Honey but there is another Shih Tzu in my life. Meet Jack. Jacketa, Jackie, CatDog whatever cute name we give him. Jack is B's family's dog. He is a heavy, spoiled, sweet and cuddly dog. As seen in the pics below he likes to be near people. So does Honey but nothing like this.

And with another OOTD. Jcrew skirt, tee, cardigan and shoes. Express pink glitter belt.

Tuesday.

2012-01-31T21:12:00.000-08:00

I just finshed the book Heaven is for Real. It was very good. A great short read. Considering I got the book for my birthday... in October. Clearly I am a slow reader. True story about a little 4 year old boy who gets sick and almost dies and in the mean time visits Heaven. I loved it! You never really think about Heaven unless you picture gold streets, clouds and pearly gates. The intimate moments he shared with Jesus are very inspiring. I would def recommend.

My next book is How to Become an American Housewife. Looks good and I borrowed it from a co worker.

oh I love love...

2012-01-23T11:24:00.000-08:00

*I want to start this post by saying please pray for my hometown. Clay was hit by a bad tornado on Sunday night. Many neighborhoods were leveled. Thankfully everyone in my family and friends and their families are safe. Damage is done and some have lost their homes but you can replace things ---- not people. Please pray for the recovery of Alabama. They just suffered a tornado last April in Tuscaloosa.

So who doesn't love Valentines Day? Ok well maybe someone single. But actually even when I was single I didnt really care because I just love pink and red. What girl doesnt love flowers, pink, glitter and a beau full of kisses? : )

On more important news tonight is the season finale of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills! So many things I am ready to see.
1. Pandora's wedding
2. If they mention Russell
3. A preview to the reunion.

I have been off all day and doing nothing really. A sabbath for real. This weekend was full of work and wedding events as B's older brother got married. Thursday was Laurens lingerie shower, Friday work and the rehearsal dinner and Saturday work and the wedding followed by Sunday work and dinner with B's family. I have to say his family is so fun and sweet! His cousins were in town from TX and Boston. Very fun people! I didnt take one picture either. But whenever they get pics up from the wedding I will definitely post. Have a lovely rainy Monday!

Be Blessed,

It's Friday!

2012-01-12T21:13:00.000-08:00

Adele oh Adele how do you write exactly what I have thought. Oh yeah because you have been there. You have dated the good the bad and then moved on. Her lyrics are so true and her voice is on point so much its tingling. Get it girl. And isn't the best revenge to that shitty relationship winning Grammy's, VMA's and a #1 selling album in multiple countries? .... hell yeah.

Source: adelesomeonelikeyousheetmusic.blogspot.com via Maria on Pinterest

How PInteresting!!

2012-01-11T19:52:00.000-08:00

I have begun to love Pinteresting Wendesday's! Below are some of my favorites from this week. I am loving love right now. I am such a hopeless romantic. I dream of red balloons on my birthday, a canoe ride through swans, Paris, kisses in the rain, kisses in the snow, holding hands, cuddles wow you name it. I also love Valentines Day.... go figure. Without further adeu... here we go.

OOTD- Feathers

2012-01-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

Please excuse the terrible quality of photos. One more reason why I should invest in an iphone rather than my BB. I am in love with the hair feather. I looked for one that was not $30 and found a few from Charming Charlie and Forever 21 for about $5 a piece..... score! The outfit is nothing fabulous, just everyday wear to work for me.

Pant - Jcrew Bennett Chino
Tank- Express
Cardigan- Jcrew Jackie
Scarf- Jcrew
Flats- Steve Madden

Cobalt Blue is my new favorite color for Winter and Spring. I already own a scarf, cardigan and tops in that color. Would love to find a pair of shoes as well. Thats all for now...

Lately

2012-01-06T20:37:00.001-08:00

I realized I have been MIA lately. So a couple of things that have been going on were my friend Halie's daughter Kayden turned 1 in December! Halie threw the cutest birthday party for her at her and Matt's clubhouse. B was in attendance with me. Ladies that is how you know your man loves you. When you are no where near having or being ready for children and he WILLINGLY attends a birthday party full of babies just to spend time with you and your friends.

Halie labled everything! And of course her colors were sage and pink (just like her wedding). Adorable there was even pink lemonade! Halie and I have been friends since our freshman year in highschool. Over 14 years! And I could not be happier that she lives within 30 minutes of me.

Then my small group met up for a social at Cinco's in order to celebrate our last meeting before a break of the holidays. Can I just say that I am so incredibly blessed by these ladies. They are all leading excellent Godly lives. Not to mention my new roomie is in my group! : ) Love me some E.

Fill In The Blank Friday

2012-01-06T20:26:00.001-08:00

1. One of my favorite things to do when I have free time is take a nap, cuddle with B.

2. When I have free time I tend to be lazy. Sleep is a big one, but I also like to organize, re arrange things, write thank you's and make lists tons of to do lists.

3. If I had an entire day completely to myself I would wake up for a morning run, treat myself to a mani/pedi, go shopping, eat at Which Wich, do some more shopping or have my car cleaned and watch real housewives of bh .

4. I would prefer to spend my free time (alone or with others...) a little bit of both. I love doing things with B and friends but I also need time to myself to think or just be me.

5. Most of my free time happens during the week on my random off days or late at night after my roomie is already asleep : (

6. The best thing about free time is that you don't have any obligations of course!

7. The next time I have free time I should probably workout or do some yoga and definitely get my nails done!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T10:37:00.000-08:00

I don't want to do another post about resolutions and what not. But I just want to wish everyone a safe and very happy new year! I had the best date last night with my love B. Including Cheesecake Factory, New Years Kisses, and hanging out @ my house with my roomate and puppie.

Bonus to living on a lake are the fireworks on the lake! : )

Be safe lovlies and be blessed!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2011-11-24T11:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for right now. I am at my grandmothers with my family and Matthew and Christy are here too. I just ate some delicious dressing : ) yum...

Fight.

2011-11-05T06:23:00.001-07:00

I haven't blogged in awhile, blame it on the upcoming Holiday season at work or that I am moving or actually that I have been way to self consumed with anything else. I read Miss Ashley's blog- The Shine Project this am and wanted to share with you.

It is encouraging. Just fight.

"When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world - No, you move."-Captain America

http://ashlemieux.blogspot.com/2011/11/power-in-humility.html

Who hasn't loved this weather? Well I do until I wake up in the morning and I am freezing even with my heat on.

I really want to put off packing. REALLY BAD. I did good for a while and gathered everything to donate but I do not want to pack up my kitchen. Man one person can accumulate so much stuff!

Matty graduates again from training in NC. Where he will also be stationed. I can't wait to see him next week!!!!

Don't take it for granted if you live close to your family. I lived close to my brother my entire life and now that he is over 4 hours away I miss him so much.

Hopefully I will have more interesting things coming up soon. I am horrible with taking pictures to.

Be Blessed!

Pumpkins!

2011-10-19T20:14:00.000-07:00

What says fall more than carving pumpkins! Sunday night B set up 4 pumpkins for me to choose from in order to carve our own pumpkins. (A homemade pumpkin patch : ) ) Then me, B, Elliot and Cris all carved some. I chose the creepy eye, B did Darth Vader. It was fun.

So we got some sale boxes shipped in last week and while opening them I found a new sweater on sale and 5 of us at work immediately bought it! I love it! I am usually a huge Jackie cardigan fan but this one if longer and warm! I wore it to meet Jenn at Lila and then to dinner at Fenti.

Other than that I worked my weekend. Thus is the life of retail. We finally hired a 4th manager and I could not be happier. It is so nice to have 3 or 4 managers there on any given day. I forget how productive I can be and how stretched thin I was without that help.

Update...

2011-10-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

So I am moving. Yes and I am excited! While I like living alone it has its down sides 1)money 2)your alone alot.

A friend in my small group owns a house and needs a roommate so me and Honey are moving in. It has been 2 years since I have lived with someone and Rachel was such a great roomie I am a little nervous. Erica is super sweet and laid back so all the worrying is because now I am in less control. -Did I ever mention I am a bit of a control freak?? I am excited and move in December! Yay!!

Halie don't worry because I am moving closer to your house : )

Blessings!

B'day B'ham Recap

2011-10-15T13:15:00.000-07:00

Ahh and so it is... I am 28.

My birthday was last Friday and B did make it special. He started the day by leaving 16 balloons and roses outside of my door the night before. I saw them Friday a.m. : ) I love balloons- I wonder if he knew that my favorite Carrie and Big moment on SATC was when he gave her red balloons on her birthday. I don't think he did but props to him for going above and beyond. Then while in the ATL I got my nails done, lunch and then headed to the ham. My friend Em was a sweetheart and meet us out at Jackson's. Saturday I spent time with my mom and grandmother and then went to Rachel and Ricks to watch the Bama game. B remarked saying on Saturday that " Everyone in B'ham is wearing crimson or blue and orange." Um duh, its game day in the south! ; ) I kind of enjoy that we both are semi football fans. And on Sunday we went to Highlands and had lunch with some of my favorite people Brian and Rachel. I love them so much! My friends mean the world to me and that they are great Christian leaders warms my little cold heart. Then we went shopping at Zoe's with Christy- I love me some vintage clothes.

It was a very nice trip and I am glad that I got a mixture of quality time with my mom and grandmother and my friends. It is difficult to stop and relax when I come home because I always plan so much.

Matthew sent me a copy of his dog tags for my birthday present. I won't post a picture because they have his social on them. I have the best brother and sister ya'll.

That's my bday recap! I am truely blessed for another year in good health, good job and thankful for all who are in my life right now.

Blessings!

Wednesday Wednesday

2011-10-05T06:56:00.001-07:00

So I have been running a little low on blog ideas lately... I haven't wanted to dive into super personal stuff but I guess that is why I have a blog huh? I found another questionaire and decided to answer some of it. It is supposed to be a vlog but I don't want to post one because I sound like a child in videos.

Work has been good lately- new hires are doing great and getting rave reviews (pat on the back for recruiting). Honey has been super cuddly since it has been chilly outside and I sleep with my window open. I love fall!! Just in case you couldn't remember that. And I will be in Bham this weekend - very excited to see my family and hang with my sister. Also Matthew called me on Saturday, I am so happy he has his cell phone there now. I love getting to talk with him.

I have dinner tonight with Dad and Barb for my bday. Guess of all places where I picked to eat.........Chili's. That's right! I want a buffalo chicken salad. Yum.

Oh and there is a new craft project I want to do. A ribbon wreath. Halie want to do it together? It takes a few hours but if we prep ahead of time, I think it would be really fun.

Here are the questions:

The Questions:
#1. What's a nickname only your family calls you?? Pumpkin.

#2. What's a weird habit of yours?? I squeeze toothpaste from the middle.

#3. Do you have any weird phobias? EEkkk can not stand mushrooms that grow out of the ground.

#4. What's a song you secretly LOVE to blast && belt out when you're alone? Anything from Wicked!

#5. What's one of your biggest pet peeves? Dishonesty.

#6. What's one of your nervous habits? I bite my nails, yep I do.

#7. What side of the bed do you sleep on? the right.

#8. What was your first stuffed animal && it's name? I dont have one. But I did have a huge bear someone gave me and its in my mom's basement.

#9. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at starbucks? Skinny Vanilla Latte - this am it had an extra shot.

#10. What's the beauty rule you preach.. but never ACTUALLY practice? I dont always wash my face at night, but 80% of the time I do. And drink more water.

#11. Which way do you face in the shower? um huh? facing forward?

#12. Do you have any 'weird' body 'skills'? no.

#13. What's your favorite 'comfort food'/food thats 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways? chocolate and peanut butter and zaxbys.

#14. What's a phrase or exclamation you always say? "just listen"

#15. Time to sleep- what are you ACTUALLY wearing? pajama pants and a comfy teeshirt.

Be Blessed!

Fill in the Blank Friday

2011-09-30T12:38:00.000-07:00

1. My current obsession is reading blogs and pinterest.

2. Friends are the best!

3. My greatest strength is my attention to detail.

4. My self centeredness is my greatest weakness.

5. My life is so sweet right now. My small group is going great and my family and B are very happy and healthy!

6. In high school I was a middle-of-the-road kind of kid. I wasn't popular or a total outcast. Just right in the middle .

7. When I'm super tired I get pretty whiney or sensitive.

OOTD

2011-09-29T06:33:00.000-07:00

Let's discuss the Pixie Pant from JCREW. Why am I just now trying these out? I love them! They are thicker than leggings, in short they are a riding pant. I love them so much that I wore them 2 days in a row. Gasp ya'll!

Pant- Pixie Jcrew
Jacket- Jcrew Spring 2008
Top- Marshalls unknown brand.
Flats- Material Girl
Watch- Timex Jcrew

Tonight I have small group @ Brittany's and I am excited! It seems so different for me this time than earlier this year. I am excited to go and I really feel like I am making more of an effort in meeting everyone. Plus there are 10 of us! And wow all of our stories are different, yet the same. Crazy how God has a handle on everyones story and how we all ended up here in Ga.

Life is going great I must say- my bday is next week and I am excited to visit my mom. B is coming home with me and Honey. He had a great birthday a couple of weeks ago. I love birthdays and it seems that guys never really get that excited about them? I wonder why? Anyway, I truly love him and I hope he enjoyed his big day! B is very self less with me and I could not be more thankful that God has put him in my life. I had to replace 2 tires a few weeks ago but one keeps losing air. So B came and got my car at work and took it to Firestone for me. And returned it all in one piece. I guess this is the first relationship where I am really able to open up and let a guy do things like that for me or better yet have them "want" to do things like that.

Last weekend we saw the movie Drive. Let's just say there was more blood than driving in it. It was good, it seemed to be an independent type film. Plus I love Carey Mulligan! And it had Joan from Mad Men.

Well have a great day lovelies!

Be Blessed!

How Pinteresting!!

2011-09-20T18:20:00.000-07:00

Well it's almost pinterest wednesday. I don't know about you but I am loving this weather : ) Bring on Fall!

Also today is a special guy's birthday- Happy Birthday B!!

Blog Your Heart

2011-09-17T13:22:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by another blogger Rachel at In No Simple Language to Blog My Heart today...

-I had brunch with my dad today for his birthday and really appreciate his advice on life. I didn't ask for it - of course- but after I told a story about something he cut me off to say, "Jenn I know you want certain things in life, but it will happen. So you just have to let it happen." As in - forget about getting married and babies and it will happen. Then he followed up to say that it would be cool if I had a baby. haha... TOTALLY not pregnant. Just at the age when I see Halie with her sweet little angel Kayden and I think I can do that. Gosh little Kayden is so adorable too!!

-It is okay if I am 28 (almost) and still look for my passion in life. Give yourself a break and just L I V E. I put so much pressure on myself to figure it out, be ahead of the game or at least catch up with everyone else. But there is NO normal. No normal age to be married, no normal age to go back to school and no normal age to have a child.

-I miss Birmingham. Ya'll REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY miss it! If I am open about one thing here today is that I want to move home. But I don't want to give up on many great things here in GA. My dad went to Bham last weekend to see Matt off and we were talking about Mtn. Brook, Homewood etc... I love that city and will live there again. I'd even live in Trussville (eyes roll haha). I miss my friends, my mom, my grandmother, my church.

-As vain as this sounds I am very proud of myself for how much hard work I put into my goal weight. I now weigh- my high school weight. Yep, 10 years later! So round of applause for me. Coffee and running are definite keys to that!

*as a disclosure I would like to say of course I want a wedding, home and family. But I more importantly do not want to rush or pressure someone into it. It will happen and I am confident with the right man. ; )

OOTD

2011-09-15T15:04:00.001-07:00

Yay for Thursday. Tonight is my small group and I am looking forward to the Night of Worship with Gwinnette Church. I will keep it real by saying that when I get off work on Thursdays sometimes I really just want to go home or workout. But I always end up enjoying my few hours with the ladies. Tomorrow I have a wedding to attend- the happy couple will be leaving for Spain on Saturday to live for 9 months and teach English. I am very excited to see the wedding because I believe it is so much more special when two people getting married are truly in love with Christ.

My brother made it safely to his second training spot in NC. He was so excited to get back in the swing of his training. Lots of randomness on my part. But my birthday is coming up soon- ahhhh 28. I don't feel old but I do look at some of my friends who are younger and think "wow! I used to say stuff or think like that". No wonder. Without further adeu my OOTD:

Jackie Cardigan - JCREW 2010
Wool Cafe Capris' JCREW 2011
Tank- Express
Necklace- Express
Ballet Flats- BR Outlet
Earrings- gift from B.
Lipstick- JCREW (Poppy King)

Private 1st Class Shell

2011-09-10T18:45:00.001-07:00

Tweeps

2011-09-10T18:32:00.000-07:00

If you don't already know what Twitter is then you have been living under a rock and in a 3rd world country. So follow me! @jennshell83

I prefer Twitter to Facebook 99 to 1. Because FB annoys me with all the changes and I can't keep up with what everyone posts. Twitter is more my speed.

Sidenote: What is up with UGA?? Sorry Coach Richt but I believe you will not have a j o b soon. Also why can't UAB score at least one point against UF?!

Also if you are not listening to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals....... get off your @$$ and download them from itunes. Gurl can sang.

Peace out!

Fill In The Blank Friday

2011-09-09T05:16:00.000-07:00

1. Somewhere someone is sleeping.

2. Bloggers is/are my muse.

3. It would suck if I have to move.

4. My friend JLA and that Sat is my off day is/are my favorite thing about today.

5. Life is kind of like (I have nothing clever for this). It can be hard, it can be amazing but keep working and don't give up on what you believe in. Most importantly believe in yourself.

6. If I could have anything I wanted I would want to speed ahead until Oct 7th!! 28!

7. A funny thing happened the other day... when I was told my tires are fine and I have not needed to keep stopping and putting air in them.

What are your weekend plans?

Happy Fall Ya'll

2011-09-08T06:37:00.000-07:00

Fall is my favorite time of the year! Football, leaves changing, colder weather, pumpkin carving, warm coffee, scarves, new boots so many great things come together in the fall. And it is the start of the Holiday season.

So what has been going on with me lately? Number one my brother Matthew graduated as a Marine from Parris Island 2 weeks ago. I was in tears almost the whole 2 days. And with the rememberance of 9/11 coming up tears still come to my eyes thinking of the commitment he has made. I am so very proud of my brother for being an example of strength and commitment to me. He commited to the Marines and did not give up in the 7 months he was in training/recovery/training part 2. I also got to spend some good time with him while he was visiting Atlanta, always too short of a visit. Number two, I went to a Braves game with my family last week. Braves lost of course but it was fun and HOT. Matthew is literally asleep in the picture. He of course is used to being in bed by 7pm, not out at 10pm.

I wish I were here...

2011-08-30T20:08:00.001-07:00

About 3 months ago B's family took a vacation to St Thomas USVI for 10 days. I wish I were there now. With all the traveling, visiting, working and hardly sleeping that life entails all I want to do is sleep for a good week.

Never the less I am always thankful to have a job and great family. My brother graduated this past weekend as a Marine. : ) Very proud of all he has accomplished!

Here are some pics from the vacation with B.

Random Sweetness

2011-08-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

Who has 2 thumbs and had a great week? This girl~

2011-08-13T06:51:00.001-07:00

If you have seen the previous post it was lyrics from a Death Cab song. JP invited me to the concert here in Atlanta. So since it was at Verizon he met me at my dad's house. The location is probably 5 minutes away. It is so nice spending time and laughing so hard with him. We went to dinner and shopped around a little because we still had over an hour to spare. The concert was so good! From the weather, wine, music and people watching! Frightened Rabbit opened and you should check out their music, a band from Scotland. Death Cab did not disappoint. Only I wish Zooey were there and would come on stage, but that's ok.

Earlier that day I had lunch with my faja (dad) and went to Target "for Barb" but really for me bc I heart some Target'. And I hear Halie yelling "Jenn!" : ) So I shopped around with her and the sweetest little girl Kayden. I held Kayden awhile and she seemed to LOOOOVE my necklace haha. Teething, drool and all she is still so sweet and I love love that baby smell. I was scared she would swallow my necklace bc it only cost me $2 so I put her down in the cart.

Beautiful Song.

2011-08-11T21:07:00.000-07:00

Love of mine
Someday you will die
But I'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark
No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of the spark

If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark

In catholic school, as vicious as Roman rule
I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black
And I held my tongue as she told me "Son fear is the heart of love"
So I never went back

If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark

You and me
Have seen everything to see
From Bangkok to Calgary
And the soles of your shoes
Are all worn down, the time for sleep is now
But it's nothing to cry about 'cause we'll hold each other soon
In the blackest of rooms

If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark
And I'll follow you into the dark.

--Death Cab for Cutie.

How PInteresting!!

2011-08-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Picture overload!!!

New Music

2011-08-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

My new fav song is "pumped up kicks" by Foster the People.

It's so good!

I have to give credit to my work- we have a pretty good selection of music : )

legit.

2011-08-06T01:34:00.000-07:00

God will often extricate us from the mess we have made because “His love endures forever” (1 Chronicles 6:34). Yet if we had only been patient and waited to see the unfolding of His plan, we would never have found ourselves is such an impossible maze, seeing no way out. We would also never have had to turn back and retrace our way, with wasted steps and so many tears of shame.

Period. End of story.

Your Love Story

2011-08-06T01:12:00.000-07:00

http://donmilleris.com/2011/08/02/how-to-live-a-great-love-story/

Don Miller has a great opinion on creating your own love story- one for guys and one for girls. While it is brutally honest, it was still refreshing. Because sometimes you start to forget what it is you are working towards. I have a lot of friends who are dating others right now- and I understand every relationship is different there are some core values so many women let go because of a guy. I am one of them. Re-reading the book Captivating (def recommend btw) women have the built in desire to be pursued. So let a man pursue you! Be a lady the he wants to pursue, but most importantly pursue Him.

How To Build A Wardrobe

2011-07-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

As many who know me know not only do I love clothes- I really like to style people. Whether it is a guy, friend, client at work or styling imaginary people for certain scenarios ie... daydreaming. I find that people who do not have this passion seem to overlook some of the basics of a good wardrobe. The basics are key. I believe they are a great starting point to a long lasting sense of style. I have champagne taste on a beer budget but by no means does that mean that I have to sacrifice looking good in my own way. If you spend good money on quality basics like jeans, coats, shoes and classics like a white button up. I have the good fortune to work for my favorite store so I can get a discount on most of these. But you can still shop around and find the right fit and the right price for your budget.

I personally love the" Jackie". It is a cardigan that I can wear every single season. Cotton with 2% spandex, 3/4 sleeve and comes in a rainbow of colors. My friends used to joke that you knew I was having fun when the cardigan came off haha... My point in telling you this is with the basic wardrobe you can build on with your personal style. Change up your nail color, add fun necklaces or earrings, glasses and change your makeup. This of course can apply to men as well, by changing their socks, glasses, watch and shoes.

Without further ado, here is the list of basics I found online for women. : ) Happy shopping. If you have any questions on where to shop, what fit will look best feel free to email me! I love talking shop ; )

Fill In The Blank Friday

2011-07-29T06:33:00.000-07:00

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1. My favorite color is pink. Traditional right? But I also love the color mustard yellow.

2. My travel destination of choice is anywhere. I do love the beach because I haven't been much besides St. Thomas, but I love fall weather so anywhere crisp and cool is on my radar.

3. My favorite food is coke and cheese and crackers. Sundried tomato triscuts and extra sharp cheddar.

4. My happy place is my bed or my couch. No I am not a couch potato I don't even have cable, but I love having nothing to do (which is rare) and sitting and enjoying some old school The Hills.

5. My favorite saying is "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be greatly praised." - Proverbs 31:30. And so many more to name.

6. My dirty little secret is I have a comforter from my mom's house I still like to sleep with. Don't laugh, this is my blog and I'll embarrass myself if I please : )

7. Something friends might say about me is that I hmmmmm...I'm really not sure. Friends...what would you say about me?

Wednesday Ramble

2011-07-27T13:20:00.000-07:00

Today started out as a very good day- but I feel more and more attacked. I feel as if I am working on who I am, what I want to be and what I want to be known for all day everyday. But I feel as much effort and heart I am putting into this, that others continue to push me down or break me. Should I walk away? I don't want to. I want to fight the battle and show them who I am. Part of me says they will never understand because deep down they are selfish and honestly deeper down have no interest in anything more than where we are right now.

I trust that God has led me away and to certain people for many reasons. It hurts so much to be taught certain things about yourself. But at least I am learning? Deep down I know that I should not be worried because God has control. And if people are going to continue to hurt you why stay around? Why be around someone that you don't feel secure with. And when I say secure I mean a future and emotional support.

Sorry for the heavy post today, lots on my mind. And after a visit to Birmingham this past Saturday sometimes I just want to run home to my mom. It was SO refreshing to see my mom, seester and my besties Laurie and Em. All these women are always there for me and love me. And I could go on and on about all the great things they are!

I saw the movie Friends with Benefits yesterday with Rach. And granted we all know that term never works out! ever. I watched the opening and could totally relate to how Justin and Mila K. feel. It hurts to open yourself up to someone and they still don't seem to take care of the heart you have given them. No wonder God says "Guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life." If you give too much of yourself away and open it up people can just be SO careless and walk on it. A simple "I'm sorry" does not always help. STOP DOING IT. ugh. sorry for the vent.

Does anyone else ever feel like that?

Fill In The Blank Friday

2011-07-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

1. One of my happiest moments ever was the day I graduated college!

2. Summer is wedding season and weddings are lovely when it's a marriage between two people you know and love- most of my close friends have already tied the knot!

3. This summer is HOT and HUMID. But so far has been great. I like the days at the pool and fun times with great people.

4. My summer food of choice has been pizza ugh, I have eaten so much pizza. I have also been drinking a lot of coke because its a cold, delicious drink.

5. My summer uniform has been shorts, tank top and flip flops. Hair definitely wavy.

6. If I could spend the entire summer in one location I would choose at the pool!

7. My summer anthem is Sleepyhead by Passion Pit.

Thursday's Thoughts:

2011-07-21T13:47:00.000-07:00

1. Very thankful for my job and my future with my company. : ) I work with some incredible people who have guided me. I hope my influence is just as fantastic on those I train/work with.

3. I have fallen back in love with the color pink. I know right, who could ever stop loving it? But I just got a mani! Forget red- it's pink!

4. I am that annoying person that does the birthday announcement. Mine is not until October and I am making plans now! Ha ha but mostly because it is difficult to get friends together.

5. So excited that in 35 days my brother will finish and be a Marine. I just figured out the perfect gift for him.... Ray Ban Wayfares. Because he will be going back into training and is so beefy I don't want to buy him clothes. And Matthew would NEVER spend the money on a real pair. I can't wait to see him. You can guarantee that I will be crying!

6. Blogs. My fav is http://pinkloulou-confessionsofa20something.blogspot.com/

7. And finally, I feel as if some people (person in part.) has misunderstood me recently. I never meant to hurt them- but I did. People have seasons in your life and I guess that they chose to not be included in mine and rightly so. I know it is selfish of me and it is a relationship I should have let go of many years ago, but I never wanted to. So they had to make the final pull and just say goodbye. I am sorry if I hurt you (if you are reading this at all) and I honestly hope there is no anger built up or things left unsaid. You were a huge part of my life and I will never forget that, but in order for both of us to be happy I will let you be. Goodbye.

8. On a lighter note, I am so happy that I have my friend Dusty coming to visit in September and JP is coming for a concert in August! Yay!!

Good For The Soul.

2011-07-19T17:46:00.001-07:00

I have already said about 20 times how much I heart pinterest. No lie sometimes I am searching around there and just inspired by the photography or colors. Here are some of my favorites this week. Please enjoy...

Am I the only one who loves this webpage???

My Wish List...

2011-07-19T17:01:00.001-07:00

Yes this year I will turn 28. I don't feel it at all! I feel about 25- and that was a good year : )

Gwinnett Church launch Oct 2nd!
Shoes- Anthropologie
Jeans- Gap Always Skinny
Yellow top- Anthropologie
Blue top- Anthropologie

4th of July

2011-07-19T16:22:00.001-07:00

Since I work retail it is pretty much a guarantee that I will be working a holiday. That is fine by me actually- as long as I get some sort of a balance. Anyway, so I have always ALWAYS wanted a tye dye tshirt. No lie. And yes I am a product of the 80s--- how I didn't own one is beyond me. So Jake and I had a great idea! We would wear patriotic tshirts to watch the fireworks. So the night before I tye dyed them and didn't realize how long it took. Simply because you need to let the dye sit for about 8 hours! They turned out really pretty and of course they were not dry yet by the time I got to work. haha... so I hung them up.

After work we went to dinner and walked around the festivities only to realize on the 4th of July all the rednecks of GA come out. And I mean ALL of them. Fun watching but with 2 hours to spare and rain we ditched the festivities and headed to my apt. After a few skinny girl margaritas and some girl talk we saw some fireworks from my window and deck. It was so much fun! We watched Pretty in Pink and Mean Girls! Ah love it! I am going to miss sweet Jacob when he goes back to FL. Here are some pictures from the night.

HP 7

2011-07-15T13:09:00.000-07:00

This morning I went to see the final Harry Potter - at 3am in IMAX. Hey, if your going to do it- do it right? It was amazing! The best yet. No i was not a huge fan when the books came out, i jumped on this bandwagon last year. hmmm... maybe because I had never seen one movie and I liked a boy who liked them all. What we do.... Anyways, it is a really good series! And HP 7 did not disappoint. In other news, at 6am on my way home I had a mini (huge) breakdown because I also had a job interview today and felt so stressed out that I stayed out so late! note to self....... no sleep + red bull + 6 am + job interview = jennifer's freak out stage sets in. I hope none were injured in my moment.

Happy Friday! xoxo

Here are some fun pinnable pics:

Confession...

2011-07-14T06:49:00.000-07:00

I have a confession. I am a self proclaimed blog stalker. Some days I would rather read blogs and search for new interesting ones, than update my own. I have never considered myself a writer so when I read others I can relate. I feel they have expressed what I was thinking more eloquently or more witty.

I have also come to realize what it would be like to be a writer with your name attached to something. You put yourself out there for judgement, critisicm and yes some praise. No I don't write deep, heart felt blogs all the time. But when I do I find myself sensored. I know certain people who suprisingly read this and even though it is public it still feels like they peek into my diary. Weird?? maybe.

So I will try not to be so sensored. After all this is MY blog and I can choose what is posted.

I still love to read others! ; ) My favorite has become Pink Lou Lou--- check her out on my blog list.

Happy Thursday! I can not believe I agreed to go to Harry Potter at 3am! I am too old for that haha!! Oh... not really but having a pretty big day at work Friday will not help. Please say a prayer for me I have a big opportunity that may be opening up and I am not sure if that is where God is leading me.

It has come to my attention that I never updated on my trip to St. Thomas this past May so look forward to that. I will prob have to break that up some because it was 10 days. And if anyone can tell me an easy way to create a "signature" on my blog entries I would greatly appreciate it! I need to get photoshop on my mac fo sho.

xoxo,
jenn

Urban Dictionary

2011-07-05T10:26:00.001-07:00

Have you ever been to Urban Dictionary and searched your name? You def should.

1. jennifer
a fun, outgoing person. generally smart but can be a total blonde at times. someone who likes meeting new people, and smiles a lot. a person who never would just turn on people. a very good friend. someone you can trust. when she's mad, stand clear she might blow her top. but a person who doesn't get mad easily so you dont have to worry about that.
she always smiles! she is such a jennifer.

2. Jennifer
A funny girl. Really smart, and usually doen't act her age.(wether it be acting older or younger)Jennifer's have amazing eys, and love to laugh and smile. They generaly enjoy the finer things in life. They have trouble showing their feelings, and take sometime to warm up to new poeple. They don't trust easily, but that shouldn't stop you from trusting them, they are very trustworthy. They need someone who will listen to them and give their honest opinion. Jennifers are very blunt, and speak their minds often. They are caring and usually very sexy. They know how to flirt in a very suddle way that drives men crazy. They know how to get what they want. Jennifers are very good friends.

Man: Dude, I ment the most amazing girl today. She's funny, and smart, and has amazing eyes.

Man2: Yeah man, cool. What's her name?

Man: Jennifer <~~~~~ bahahaha riiiight.

Lovely Saturday

2011-07-02T15:08:00.000-07:00

So- if I haven't said it before I will say it now "I have an awesome boss!" Not only is she high energy and has a "tell it like it is" attitude she is incredibly generous. For Christmas she bought me and the other managers a Kate Spade coin purse. What girl does not LOVE Kate Spade. So today after a bad morning I was determined to have a great day. I said "Lord, let me see the little things and forget the big stresses." Because in the end I should not worry right? God has everything in control= if I just give it all to Him. Which is what I intend to do. I will try my hardest in this situation but I can not carry guilt, blame, shame or fear around with me. That only leads me to dwell on the past or negativity and not focus on the many good/ great things in life. This is my life and I should not beat myself up for any reason.

I digress--- so I am working this lovely holiday weekend and went into work today peppy! And my boss said just because she bought me something yesterday. See the monogrammed necklace below! : ) ANYONE WHO KNOWS ME KNOWS I HEART A MONOGRAM OR INITIAL. That was so sweet and thoughtful!

I also bought some outfits for my mom and plan to ship them out to her. My OCD kicked in a bit and actually took pictures of some of the items so she will know how to wear them. Since I am 3 hours away from home and can not show her in person, I showed her in pictures. : )

Happy 4th everybody!! God Bless America- Thank you to all who have served and are serving in our military to protect this great FREE country we are BLESSED to live in! And thank you Matthew- for becoming the smartest marine I know ; )

Helen, GA

2011-07-01T07:35:00.001-07:00

A few days ago my friend Jake and I decided to go tubing in Helen, GA. It was so much fun! I have only been tubing once before in TN and it was fun but FREEZING water. Tuesday was supposed to be thunderstorms but thankfully it was just overcast. So I had a meeting with an advisor and then off to Flowery Branch to meet Jake. He also invited 4 of his friends to come along. We had a margarita and off to Helen. If you have never heard of Helen, GA it is an original town. It is designed to look straight out of Germany. Very cute an very touristy. Anyway, we chose the 2 hour path down the river. I did lose my ray bans in the water after I slipped out. I may or may not have been squirting Jake with my "drink", so it is only my fault. That's my 2nd pair! Maybe I will learn and buy some fake ones next. ; ) Of course there are no pictures from the water because it would have been even worse to lose my camera or phone! All in all it was a fun day! Jake's friends were so funny and fun to be around.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-29T19:12:00.002-07:00

Study

2011-06-22T10:16:00.000-07:00

A devotional book I am reading has really struck a cord with me lately.... to be honest convicted me. This post is a bit deeper than my favorite music or funny quotes. It is a book on discipline which I struggle with and have for a long time. Discipline in reading my Bible or devotional daily, discipline in my emotions or thoughts etc... Read along- it spoke to me so maybe it will speak to you as well.

If we will observe the relationships that go on between human beings, we will receive a graduate level education. Watch, for example, how much of our speech is aimed at justifying out actions. We find it almost impossible to act and allow the act to speak for itself. No, we must explain it, justify it, demonstrate the rightness of it. Why do we feel this compulsion to set the record straight? Because of pride and fear, because our reputations are at stake!

The compulsion is particularly easy to observe among sales people, writers, ministers, professors- all those who earn their living by being good with words. If, however, we gradually make ourselves one of the principal subjects of study we will be delivered from a haughty spirit. In time we will be unable to pray like the Pharisee, "God, I thank thee that I am not like other men..." (Luke 18:11).

We should become attentive to the ordinary relationships we encounter throughout the day: at home, work, school. We notice the things that control people. Remember, we are not trying to condemn or judge anyone: we are only trying to learn. If we do find a judging spirit emerging within ourselves, we observe that and learn. The principal objects we study should be ourselves. We should learn the things that control us. We observe our inner feelings and mood swings. What controls our moods? Why we like certain people and dislike others? What do these things teach us about ourselves?

Food for thought for the day!

Passion Pit- Sleepy Head- go download

2011-06-22T06:49:00.001-07:00

A lil funnie

2011-06-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

I thought this was funny. After a lovely dinner with Mrs. Dambro and getting way too many errands done in one day I hope everyone is having a great day!!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T07:51:00.000-07:00

To all the dad's and dad to be's out there I just wanted to say Happy Father's Day today!! You are truly appreciated and respected. I pray that you are leading as a Christ follower to your children. Happy Fathers Day to my daddy!! I love you and know that we are so very similar. You are always there for me through moving to a new state, college, visiting my apartment and fixing things, fixing my car, loving me and showing me that I deserve a great man in my life. Dad you do so much for me and Matthew. Thank you for the encouragement you have given to him through the past 6 months. I think you raised two beautiful children haha... I love you dad!

Summer Reading

2011-06-18T13:27:00.000-07:00

I love it when I find a good book and it turns into a movie. This summer I have finished the Emily Giffin series with her latest book The Heart of the Matter. I had high expectations because I loved Something Borrowed and Something Blue so much. But I see a pattern now in what she writes. This one and Baby Proof were my least favorites. They have a pattern of a woman in a relationship and either doubting what she wants or the man cheating. So...come on Emily give us some great story with a lot of laughs like the first 2. On that note I really hope they decide to make Something Blue into a movie because Kate Hudson and John Kasinki (sp?) would be adorable together! I loved them in Something Borrowed.

Right now I am reading 2 books. Such a multi tasker I am ha.. Friday Night Knitting Club and the original Confessions of a Shopaholic. Both good so far. While on vacation I finished the book One Day- which is also going to be a movie with Anne Hathaway. A love story set in London--- could it be more ideal for me??? And who doesn't love Anne Hathaway! Except in Love and Other Drugs.

Finally a book I read over a year ago The Help comes to theatres this summer with Emma Stone!! Who doesn't love Emma from Superbad, Ghost of Girlfriends Past and Easy A. The book was FANTASTIC!! A must read for everyone and the movie shows to be amazing as well. Being a History gal- it is set in Mississippi in the 1960s during the civil rights movement and shows the way housekeepers were treated in public and by their bosses (white bosses).

One more book I hope to finish this summer is called Heaven Is For Real.

That's all for now!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-08T06:43:00.000-07:00

*all courtesy of Pinterest

ABC...

2011-06-08T01:58:00.000-07:00

Ambition:
In this present time in my life my ambitions would be to be the best friend, daughter, sister, fur-momma and worker that I can possibly be...

Bad Habit:
shopping when I'm bored
snacking when I'm bored
overanalyzing
sensitive

City:
Current - Atlanta Future ... who knows?

Drink:
Regular Coke with lots of ice, Dunkin Donuts coffee yum....

Education:
B.A., History/ Secondary Ed.

Food:
Salads!! yummmm....

Guilty Pleasure:
Champagne taste on a beer budget. (as my dad says about me)
Shopping- strange though I dont feel that guilty.

Hometown:
Birmingham

Ice Cream:
prefer frozen yogurt- I like the tart or chocolate

Jonesing for:
a plan. as always. make that a bad habit- trying to plan out EVERYTHING.

Kryptonite:
sit ups ugh.

Look-a-like:
I really don't think I have one.
But I heard Amy Adams when my hair was darker.

Movie(s):
Youve Got Mail
seasons of tv shows.

Nickname:
Jenn
Jshell
Jshell83 haha

Obsession:
Real Housewives I love Gretchen
Bethenny Ever After
Seeing the movies of books I read---- yes I am that girl that always says the book was better.

Perfume:
Burberry
D & G

Quirk:

I hate when people don't text you back, I think it's insanely rude...probably because I ALWAYS reply.
I take everything to heart. I wish I were a little colder of a person.
Believing people that are closest to me. I trust to easily and get hurt even easier. Naive is the word.

Regret:
See. I hate this word.
One might have regrets...however, I like to refer to them as "learning experiences"
and if you're asking me to choose my fav learning experience thennn....let's just say -
I have several.. :)
BUT, they've helped to mold me.
And I wouldn't change that for the world.

Starbucks:
I mainly think of B. But I just heart Starbucks- but actually being in one.

Thrift Find of the Year:
hmm.... Im sure I got something on mega markdown at work.

University:
University of Alabama at Bham

Vacation:
Just got home from one and about to go home for a bit. After my teeth heal from surgery. hence this post at 5am.

Wine:
White

X:
Yes I have some- and I dont regret anything.
Because the ones that meant the most I can keep in touch with.

Years:
27 years young

Zen:
My bed and a cold bedroom.

What are your ABC's?

Wisdom Teeth

2011-06-07T18:48:00.000-07:00

So today I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled and one extra tooth that has caused me problems. Anyway, it went really well. No lie all I remember is them putting the drug in my IV and then shaking me to wake up after it was over. And it only took 1 hour but it took me a bit to wake up before they wheeled me out. My dad was a total sweetheart and drove me, waited with me and I am not at their house. I mean who doesn't like being at home when your "sick"?? Hopefully the next few days will be just as good and heal very fast. I have been great with my antibiotics, ice, rest and PAIN MEDICINE ; )

Also I decided to take a pic of myself right after I woke up and WHOA. haha that WILL NOT BE POSTED. B stopped by today and kept me company- very sweet he brought daises, and enough pudding to serve to an army.

On a side note, Matthew called me Sunday and he was released to go back into training since his injury. : ) I could hear it in his voice that he is ready and excited to be back in training! Please pray for the next 3 months for him are injury free!!

*not my smile.

Oh Jenna!

2011-05-18T06:37:00.000-07:00

This year JCREW hosted a Men's Event at Lenox Mall for THE Jenna Lyons (President of JCREW) and Frank (the men's designer. It was a BIG deal! First time ever Jenna or Frank had been to a store in the Southeast, and they closed the store from 6-8pm for invitation only guests. As a merchant I was asked to help prep the store with 5 other merchants from Atlanta and South Carolina the night before. Yes that means from 9pm-6am. And my adrenaline was pumping. It was so much fun! I love meeting other fun merchants from around the company. Since we helped the night before we got an invite to the event. And let me tell you EVERYONE was dressed to the nines in their JCREW finest! Jewelry, jackets, lipstick color, everyone looked fabulous and straight out of a page from the catalog.

I invited my dad to go with me. I wanted him to be able to see my buisness side ; ) And I thought it was just a perfect opportunity to show him the inner workings of this great company that I work for. He enjoyed a scotch and purchased a brand spanking new pair of the Mccalister shoe in grey and I talked him into some striped socks. **I love accessories like that on a guy, I feel it shows some fun in their personality** It was a great event. The store did amazing sales for all their men and women clients that were invited and it was nice for me to not have to work the event. Everyone was their my old MD's, SD's you name it. Then Jenna showed up in all her glory rocking Christian Loubitan shoes and a all over sequin wrap dress. I had my dad sneak a pic on his iphone so that is him - not me taking the photo. But enjoy some pics from the night.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-05-11T13:05:00.000-07:00

So this does need some explanation. A coworker tried to turn in her 2 weeks notice but gave us this one first. Of course she was kidding! And she isnt leaving now- who doesn't love working for the crew?!?

Soar

2011-05-06T06:35:00.001-07:00

Back in the day - 2003. Christina A. released a little album called "Stripped". Also the movie In The Pursuit Of Happiness came out- this song was in it. I loved it then and came across it this am on my ipod. I heart a good ballad!

When they push, when they pull
Tell me can you hold on
When they say you should change
Can you lift your head high and stay strong

Will you give up, give in
When your heart's crying out "that is wrong"
Will you love you for you at the end of it all

Now in life there's gonna be times
When you're feeling low
And in your mind insecurity seems to take control
We start to look outside ourselves
For acceptance and approval
We keep forgetting that the one thing we should know is

Don't be scared
To fly alone
Find a path that is your own
Love will open every door

See in your hands the world is yours
Don't hold back and always know
All the answers you will unfold
What are you waiting for
Spread your wings and soar

The boy who wonders, is he good enough for them
Keep trying to please them all
But he just never seems to fit in
Then there's the girl who thinks she'll never ever be
Good enough for him
He's trying to change and
That's a game she'll never win

In life there will be times when you're feeling low
And in your mind insecurity seems to take control
We start to look outside ourselves
For acceptance and approval
We keep forgetting that one thing we should know is

Don't be scared
To fly alone
Find a path that is your own
Love will open every door

See in your hands the world is yours
Don't hold back and always know
All the answers they will unfold
What are you waiting for
Spread your wings and soar

In the mirror is where she comes
Face to face with her fears
Her own reflection now foreign to her
After all these years
All of her life she has tried to be
Something besides herself
Now time has passed and she's ended up
someone else with regret

What is it is that makes us feel the need
To keep pretending
Gotta let ourselves be

Don't be scared
To fly alone
Find a path that is your own
Love will open every door

See in your hands the world is yours
Don't hold back and always know
All the answers you will unfold
Don't wait no more
Spread your wings and soar

Find your road
Love will open every door
See in your hands the world is yours
Don't look back in the window, you'll find your way
Always know all the answers will unfold

Oh don't wait
Spread your wings and soar
Don't wait no more
You've got to soar
Spread your wings and soar
Don't wait no more
No don't you wait no more
Spread your wings and soar
You've can soar

So what you waiting for
Don't wait, Don't wait
Soar

Happy Friday!

Happenings

2011-05-05T13:21:00.000-07:00

So lets see whats going on around here:

-working 6 days straight --- countdown to vacation 16 days.

-B left for Dubai today- 11 days is WAY to long to be away especially when we can't talk via phone. : ( I have ALWAYS been a girl who values my "me" time. Ya know when you do your ("ssb secret single behavior" haha via satc)- you watch tv, get your nails done, clean or just chill with no one around. But I miss him. I got to work yesterday and there were a dozen red roses sitting at the store door. : ) Of course I cried haha.

-Matthew came to visit and I got to spend 3 entire days with him. My brother is a Marine- WOW. He also had a meeting with a Major in Vestavia because he wants to use Matt as an example of positive attitude during his wrist circimstance. Apparently they have people drop out alot when they get injured. I love my brother more than anyone in the world and could not explain how happy he makes me as he grows into a man. <3

-If you have not checked out The Decemberists please do. The band is so good and folky.

-Friendship. This I could do many posts on but you really see how much you mean to someone by how you can keep in touch after you move away. I have friends who have been here to visit me at least 3 times and I have "friends" who continually give lame ass excuses to not visit at all. "Friends" who cancel when we have tickets and plans already set up (I still love you JP). Needless to say I know who stands by me and who I should have known all along was selfish. Believe your mom people.

-Lastly, Mothers Day is Sunday and I miss my mom so so much. I am so lucky to have my mom who continues to listen to me when I stress out, cry or support me when I move 3 hours away from her. Even though she asks me to move back all the time! : ) I am also lucky to have a stepmom who has been a part of my life for over 15 years. Thank you ladies for everything you do for me and the examples you set for me - one day when I have children I am sure I will say "I am my mother". : )

Princess

2011-04-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

With April 29th approaching fast, those who don't pay attention that is the day Prince William is marrying Kate Middleton. I mean who hasn't wanted to be a princess there whole childhood (adult life)? I came across this website and it made my afternoon! Because haters are gonna hate. Jk its all in good fun. http://katemiddletonforthewin.tumblr.com/

Quiz Time

2011-04-09T16:02:00.000-07:00

I’ve seen this little survey floating about and thought I’d partake since I’ve been a wee bit short on ideas lately.

{a} Age: 27
{b} Bed size: Full - yikes its small
{c} Chore you hate: mopping or cleaning the tile in the shower.
{d} Dogs: Honey- Shih tzu
{e} Essential start to your day: shower and coffee or a coke.
{f} Favorite color: Mustard Yellow

{g} Gold or silver: Usually silver, but both have their moments.
{h} Height: 5'8

{i} Instruments you play: Flute, not since middle school
{j} Job title: Operations Manager
{k} Kids: zero

{l} Live: GA
{m} Mom's name: Pass.
{n} Nicknames: Pass
{o} Overnight hospital stays: Never.
{p} Pet peeve: When I am in a conversation with you and you do not answer! Or if your answer is "I dont know" grrrrrr
{q} Quote from a movie: "Quit trying to make Fetch happen, its not going to happen!"
{r} Right- or left-handed: Righty.
{s} Siblings: One sister and one brother

{t} Time you wake up: depends on my work schedule : )
{u} Under your bed: Storage boxes
{v} Vegetables you dislike: Brussels Sprouts
{w} What makes you run late: Oh, you know, anything. I’m not a good judge of time.
{x} X-rays you've had: Arm, stomach.
{y} Yummy food you make:Fruit salad, my pasta catchitori (totally butchered that word) is delish.
{z} Zoo - favorite animal: PANDAS.

Po!

2011-04-09T15:27:00.000-07:00

B and I took a trip out to the Atlanta Zoo a few weeks ago to see the new baby panda Po. It's a boy! He is so adorable and 4 and 1/2 months old : ) He was first covered in bamboo and the zoo keepers came in to uncover him. They had to separate the mama panda in another room. They said the zoo keepers do not enter the site with the mom and Po at the same time because the mama is so protective. They had a total of 4 pandas! We saw A LOT of animals. Zebras, otters (better at the aquarium), giraffes, elephants, a lion, chimpanzees and orangutans. It was an all around lovely day! I love days with B- with our crazy schedules its rare to have a weekend off or much less just one day on the weekend off together and when there isn't anything else planned.

Rainy Day

2011-03-09T11:56:00.001-08:00

So today is day 2 of vaca! whoop whoop, and it has been raining all day long! Honey was nice and clean yesterday after taking her to get a bath, haircut and nails done ( just filed down, no polish im not that crazy). Now she is all wet from our walks. boo. What makes a great off day with rain...... Wrapping my mom's bday gift with pretty wrapping paper and ribbon. - I can never have enough. A lil Rachel Zoe Project for some fashion inspiration. Packing for my trip and mentally (or maybe really packing for St Thomas which isnt for 2 months haha).

and balloons..... I never realized how much I heart balloons!

No words.

2011-03-02T06:55:00.000-08:00

things I love....

2011-03-02T06:37:00.000-08:00

~ Off days in the middle of the week.

~ Walking outside and not getting a chill... come on spring!

~ 10 day vacation to St. Thomas

~ all my jackie cardigans

~ the fact that I got a new pair of glasses for $25. Man I do love my insurance and very thankful for my job!

~ running last Sunday and it was HOT.

~ my small group.

~ my brother, such a strong man! wow... he is a man, I still picture the YOUNGER brother who loved to pick on me, listen on my phone conversations and play N64 with.

Joy and John Paul

2011-02-25T06:43:00.000-08:00

This past summer while visiting B'ham my friends JP had an extra ticket to see The Civil Wars at Workplay. I had never heard their music before but I trust JP's opinion and went. I fell in love with them! It is Joy Williams who some may remember as a Christian artist and John Paul who is from Muscle Shoals, AL. Their sound is folky, blues. Check them out on youtube. In Feb B and I drove to Athens to see them at the Melting Point and of course they were just as good again live as the first time. They just released their first full length cd and I cant stop listening to it. Barton Hollow is of course my all time fave but so are C'est le vie (sp?) and #12 haha I cant remember that last title.

If you like them also check out the ever popular Mumford and Sons. B introduced me to them and they are amazing! They performed at the Grammy's with the Avett Brothers.

Matt's Wrist

2011-02-23T12:45:00.000-08:00

So as mentioned Matt is in bootcamp for the Marine's. About a week ago my mom and dad got a phone call that he broke his wrist in some workout. Some type of battle or what not? So it was going to delay his graduation by a couple of weeks and he would just graduate later with another recruit class. And it is his right wrist (he's right handed) and he needs it to shoot. They recieved another phone call saying he needs surgery. : ( None of us can come and see him- or so we thought. The surgery is tom at 10:30a and my dad finally contacted someone at the hospital in Charleston and said it was okay for him to come there today, but he would need to be briefed on what is and is not okay. (since Matt is still a recruit). I am so happy that my dad gets to go and be there with him. I hated the thought of him coming out of surgery and being alone. I hope for fast healing and a soon graduation- just not in May because I will be in St. Thomas! Keep him in your prayers please, recovery can take 3 weeks to 6 months for his wrist! And he would have to come home and not graduate.

Small Group

2011-02-23T06:56:00.000-08:00

While living in GA I have been attending Buckhead Church and Northpoint Community Church here (same church just different branches). Of course I live out in Suwannee (no where land) and that made it difficult to really meet people my age. Unless it is people I work with or new before I moved here. NPCC does not have a mid week service because they have small groups that you join and they meet through out the week. It is a good way to have a sense of community. I kept putting off and putting off going to the Group Link and I dont know why because I was in small groups back in Al. So finally 4 weeks ago I went and decided I wanted an all ladies small group around my area of town. Well lets just say that most of the groups were for older women (divorced, with children) and while I like serving with these women I would not be able to relate on day to day topics with them for a year.

Let me tell you how awesome our God is! So I meet Nichole and we are walking around she is like me 26, single and lives in my area. It ends up that the groups were kinda full so we meet 2 more girls who then met 1 more girl and one more joined in after the first meeting. These 5 ladies are not from Georgia, they all have moved here for work or because their fiance lives here. None of us grew up here, all of us live in and around Suwannee and all from 22-27. The first two weeks were tesitmony weeks and I can relate to SO much of what these ladies have been through....boys, work, family, boys, boys and did I mention boys. haha...

Tonight is our fourth meeting and I look forward to Wednesdays with them! I am so blessed and it just goes to show me yet again, that God has his timing for everything and every season. Why rush Him? Well He wont be rushed- but live in the moment and dont dwell on what you do not have or what you want. Because when He reveals new friends and a certain boyfriend to you it shows you how sweet life truely can be. : )

Pardon My Progress

2011-02-23T06:55:00.001-08:00

Pardon my progress, I am playing with some new backgrounds and images. : )

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2011-02-14T15:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines!!

I feel very lucky to have a great guy like B. For starters last week he gave me a pair of earrings "just to show how he feels". And yesterday he met my two friends Laurie and Emily then we (me and B) spent the day together- even his mom got me a Valentines day gift : ) Then we went to dinner and he watched Twilight with me! Gotta love that : ) Then today at work he surprised me with a hydrangea and balloons at work and took me to lunch. So sweet!! I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's!!

Daydreaming....

2010-12-19T15:20:00.000-08:00

I guess it is planning for a new year 2011 but I have been day dreaming A LOT. Maybe it is just me getting through working retail at Christmas time. Nothing bad has ever happened at the store- just that the store is so busy. Attention readers please be patient and kind while shopping during December, you have no idea how needy some people are. Anyways, I digress.

I have been dreaming of Paris, fashion and my fashion icon Zooey Deschenal. I love the style from the 1960s! I find my fashion sense changing as I mature (get older). Here are a few images I have been thinking of.

Happy Christmas!! : )

The Few, The Proud

2010-11-15T13:55:00.000-08:00

I have an announcement... My brother Matthew has joined the Marines! He has always talked about it since his graduation from UAB in Dec of 2008. He leaves for basic Feb 7th. Please keep my mom in your prayers and my family, they are nervous of course. I am too, but I could not be more proud! It takes a very brave man to sign up for this job. And his basic camp will be 3 months long, the longest in the US forces. I love you Matthew and am very proud of you!! : )

Happy Halloween!!

2010-10-31T10:17:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween! I don't have pictures uploaded yet from the costume party I went to Friday. I went as Betty Draper from Mad Men and my friend went as Joan from Mad Men. Love that show and the '60s so it was fun! Katie went as a drag queen and that was hilarious! She ended up looking more like Lady GaGa (which was her costume in 2009) I hope everyone is having a fun and safe holiday- I will be working, so I'm glad I celebrated early this year. Isn't fall the best season! My windows have been open and air off. I pulled out my duvet cover. And the leaves turning are just beautiful. : )

Perry

2010-10-23T20:47:00.000-07:00

http://m.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&client=mv-google&hl=en&v=cO7-rNC0AQ8

copy cat

2010-10-16T20:23:00.000-07:00

I was recently introduced to a new blog. She gave the 3 qualities that are non negotiable when it comes to finding a husband. I could not agree more with every word she wrote. Only to add, his love for others that are unreached- a love that knows no boundaries on this planet(aka will travel to spread God's word).
http://www.lindseynobles.com/

Fall Delights

2010-08-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

I am so behind on posting pictures from the last few months, but here are some projects for fall that I am dabbing into. One is getting the white slipcovers for my sofa. I am a shabby chic girl! I love it all: antiques, flowers, and vintage. I recently bought a pair of Cameo earrings and love love them. There is a antique store called Queen of Hearts in Buford that is HUGE. I also purchased my coffee table there. Two, is cooking more- I have about 5 receipes right now that I am ready to try. The last few are just great pictures. I came across a photographers blog and loved his work. Third I have a couple friends who are preggers with baby #1 so I am thinking of trying a diaper cake, looks easy enough.... we'll see.

Side note, there is a store in lil 5 that sells hats from the 30s and I love it when brides wear the netting as a veil.

Well I am drinking my latte and off to enjoy my saturday! Much love.

9 months in the ATL

2010-08-24T21:04:00.000-07:00

I can not believe that I have now lived in atlanta for 9 months. So much has changed with me personally and so many friends either married or getting married. I look back to august of last year and on word explains "WHOA". So a couple of updates, no I didn't in the free trip with World Race but was honored to be one of 10 finalists. That rocked my world to even be chosen- no lie. Also lots of changes on the work front, still at the same job but I now have a new boss and I really like her. Not just personally but her mgt style. I have to say that working with her so far she seems to recognize my hard work and that feels so good when you have someone that sees the good in me. Rather than negativity. That's all I'm saying- the past is the past and I am really excited for our stores future! On the church front I miss Highlands dearly, of course God changed me so much while I was involved there and I met so many lovely Christ centered friends. I have been enjoying the Buckhead church and Andy's teachings. I now understand how people are overwhelmed at Highlands bc Buckhead church is HUGE. On another note I have seen G work in a close friends life lately. He is really pulling at her heart and I have seen the renewal in her life. I pray for her that she keeps on the path to Hope and Peace. Gotta run! Loves ya : )

World Race 6th Finalist

2010-07-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!! As you read earlier I entered to win a FREE trip with Adventures in Missions - The World Race. It is a 11 month long mission trip visiting 11 countries. Please vote for me by commenting or liking the status with my blog featured : ) facebook.com/theworldrace -- you do have to become a fan of their page in order to comment. Thank you!! And I will definitley update as soon as I hear something : )

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

Matthew 9:37 "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few..."

I read this today and completely takes me back to listening to my friend Beth Ann last summer. She is so wise for being 21. We should never forget how big the harvest is and how so many have not heard of Him. Not only that but we should be living a day to day life that shows God's love and mercy so that others may see it where ever we are. If that is working in Birmingham, school in GA or living as a missionary in HK or Beijing. Today is the 4th of July and we get to celebrate our independence as a country. If anyone has had the opportunity to travel overseas, you can join with me and see how incredibly grateful we are to live freely! We can speak freely! I can go to church and not worry about being arrested, I have a Bible printed in English for me to read and they are so readily available that I can purchase one at Walmart. In many nations we can not type, blog, talk or preach about our Father because it is illegal. Thank you for all who fight for this great country and all who have fought in the past for it. God Bless America! Land of the free. Thank you also for all the missionaries who live overseas or train missionaries to live overseas and give their time, love and their lives to further the Kingdom of God. Thank you Jon especially!

World Race?? Yes please!!!

2010-07-01T19:39:00.001-07:00

Hi my name is Jennifer and I grew up in Birmingham, AL- currently living in Suwanee, GA. I did not grow up in a family where we went to church every Sunday. We went occasionally and I knew who God and Jesus were. Throughout middle school and high school I was always active in a youth group. In high school, I would go on Mission Trips (always within the US) and definitely tried to live the good girl Christian lifestyle. In college I was never active in a college ministry, until a heartbreaking breakup and a friend invited me to Church of the Highlands in B’ham , AL. The service was called ONE and I had NEVER experienced worship and the word like it was delivered. I renewed my relationship with Christ and was never the same. It became okay to raise your hands in worship and jump around filled with the spirit!

I remember clearly the day God spoke to me about missions. One January Sunday morning I was in church and Pastor Chris was speaking about a mission trip to China- it was as if God squeezed my hand and said "GO!” Patience is a virtue because I was still in college and that was my second to last semester and could not miss class, then after graduation the next summer my work only allowed me 5 vacation days and the trip is over 2 weeks. But alas in 2009 sitting in ONE again Pastor Dave was speaking about China- I knew it was time. The patience and God's grace that came over me in the preparation for the trip was unlike any I have ever experienced. I signed up knowing no one and left the trip tied to 20 people for the rest of my life. We went to an English camp in Kunming, China and I served as a life coach with my Chinese co-coach Katherine. Arriving I was unaware that I would be a coach, but God lead me through the barriers of language and other differences to show us all that we are His children. I was sent there to show love. Above all else, above my testimony, above my ability to speak Mandarin and yes even above my dance moves in the talent show to Thriller ha-ha … I was there to open up , show God’s love and explain why my heart felt so full.

Returning from China, I was offered a promotion with my job and relocated to GA. I do love it here. My dad and stepmother live in the city along with some close girl friends of mine. But I heard about World Race last fall and have been praying about which trip is for me. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to spend 11 months traveling the world and serving my Father! One I would not take for granted. I will sell my car to be on this trip. I leave you with these words, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T15:55:00.001-07:00

This has just been a great weekend all around. My mom and sister Chryisty came into town Friday and left today, back to Birmingham. Yesterday was just fabulous. Christy and I spent the entire day antiquing. I found a new coffee table, new to me. It is beautiful washed wood and has the names Rob and Melissa carved into it ha... I also found a cute new 60s dress, salt and pepper shakers and Christy got some cool stuff. Then we headed to Buckhead and went to Nordstrom Rack, I found 3 new shirts and Christy got shoes and jewelry. Oh oh! I forgot I found the prettiest pink and white art deco earrings! Christy brought her mini Yorkie (Romeo) and he got along so well with Honey. I am sure Honey misses having a little friend around like Murphy. She will have to settle with me because I dont know that I could take care of a new puppy. : ) That was a great trip I truly am so thankful for the family that God has blessed me with. My mom took us to dinner and took me to Walmart to pick up some necessities, not to mention she gave us money for shopping. Not to sound cheesy but my family really is always there for me. They are honest and compassionate at the same time. Quick to tell me not to let certain situations out of my control to affect me and compassionate enough that makes me feel heard.

Today is Sunday and Christy and mom left this am. So I walked Honey and we headed to Alpharetta to spend the day with the best dad. Happy Father's Day Papa Shell! You always support me in my decisions whether it be my major in school, a mission trip or move to a new city. I love you dad and could not be more thankful that me and you are so much alike. Like father, Like daughter. Of course today consists of watching the final day of the US Open and lunch at Jim and Nicks... DELICIOUS. We even had some chocolate pie. So yummy. My camera is not uploading I wish it would but for his gift I blew up a photo from the Masters. He loved it--- very creative he said : ) Afterall, what do you get the man who has everything. So without further adu (sp?) here is my dad!

Last but not least I am thankful for the relationship with my Heavenly Father who loves me more than anyone on earth ever could. Thank you for delivering from bad choices and leading me to the life I have today. You are my strength and my refuge.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Rachel's Wedding

2010-06-10T15:10:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago I was in Bham for my old roommates wedding to her sweetheart. This was one of the sweetest weddings I have ever been too, but even happier to be a part of. The preacher made a great point... Rachel and Rick have chosen their bridal party to not only stand up there with them on the wedding day, but to surround them throughout their marriage. To pray for them, lift them up and just be there and support them.

The weather was not cooperating. It was very stormy Friday and into Friday night, we rehearsed in the rain (it was kinda cool) and rehearsed a plan B for inside just in case. On Saturday am bright and early headed out to Alabaster it was still raining, but what do you know that it cleared up right before Rick and Rachel were going to start their pictures. hmmm.... Clearly a God thing. : )

My top two favorite parts of the wedding, both I do not have pictures of.

1. Laying hands on Rachel during the ceremony and praying for her journey as a wife to Rick.

2. At the very end of the reception jumping in the pool with the bridal party (minus Rachel of course and one bridesmaid). So. Much. Fun.

Here some pictures- enjoy!

Things I'm Lovine

2010-05-21T09:14:00.000-07:00

This post is all things that I am loving right now! Have I ever mentioned that its a dream of mine to have a yellow front door? Its quarky maybe but I think its adorable. Also can not wait until Eat, Pray, Love comes out in theatres. I read this book last summer and it moved me more than any book had in awhile. Especially since I was traveling overseas such as Elizabeth in the book was. SATC 2.... can't wait! Also the beautiful bride now wife Dusty Lovvorn Sivley! She looked flawless and was so incredibly calm and in love last Saturday.

Thats all for now : )

suwanee is not mayberry

2010-05-19T22:46:00.000-07:00

Okay last tuesday I came home from closing (thank God I closed) to cop cars and crime scene tape in the parking lot of the building right next to mine. I took honey for a walk and asked my neighbor what happened, she said the cops just said someone got hurt. The next am I called amli to say I live alone and should I be worried. The worker said, no no it was a domestic violence call and all is taken care of. Holy crap bc I go to work today and my boss ( who literally lives in a subdivision around the corner) said someone told her there was a TRIPLE MURDER. So I immediately called my dad , googled it and yes its true. And while I am very sorry for the victims, and yes crime happens everywhere that scares me! I have an alarm that sounds like a bird ha, and a puppy. If my mom knew the full story she would want me to move home immediately. You just get so spoiled, nothing like that happened at the parc. You just don't know. Sorry for the intense subject but it was on my mind.

Thursday...

2010-05-13T19:21:00.000-07:00

I wish I would have brought my camera cord to Bham. I am at my grandmothers now, hanging with Matthew, Kim and grandmother. I am in town for Dustys wedding Saturday. I am excited for it, but it just doesnt seem real yet. Tom. Dusty and I are going to get our nails done and then the rehearsal and dinner. The wedding is Saturday at 5:30 or 6 haha I dont remember, bc I will be there at noon.

Last week was a great week. Bookclub was Wednesday night and we went to eat at One Kitchen in Midtown. VERY COOL restraunt and terrible service, however I would like to go back and try it again. I am so happy to live in the same city as Jenn L. She is my dearest friend! We chose the book the Carrie Diaries for our next book to read. It is about Carrie (from SATC) at 18 when she first moves to NYC. I cant wait bc I just heard about it. Another book I want to read is the new one from Stephanie Meyer. It is supposed to be a short story about a new vampire.... OMG Eclipse comes out June 30th!!! I cant wait to see it. Also on Friday night I went to eat Mexican with Meghan. She is so sweet. We work together at the crew, but she is getting her second degree in Fashion Development from SCADD.

I will post new pictures after the wedding is over.... Then Rachel and Ricks wedding is the 29th : ) The Sivley's and the Dykes's.

FYI I am so addicted to reading blogs!

Happy Mothers Day

2010-05-09T08:52:00.000-07:00

Happy mothers day to my sweet mom and stepmom! Also to my lovely friends that are moms or soon to be moms- halie : ). Thank you mom for always supporting me and listening to me in all my decisions, whether it means moving to korea or GA. I love you very much.

Rain rain...

2010-05-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

I woke up to the rain this am and luckily walked Honey before it started up again. So I am back from another venture to Birmingham this past weekend. Weddings are wearing me out. But I must say that seeing Rachel and Rick together on Saturday night made me so very happy for their marriage. Rachel has been such a dear friend and roommate to me and Rick treats her like a princess. It was also nice on Sat night to have a good ole hangout with JP, Brian, Jeremy, Leslie, Rachel and Rick. We cooked out (well Leslie cooked) and laughed and watched movies. Of course I was EXHAUSTED so I fell asleep on the couch, just for a little bit haha..

Sunday it was so nice to sit around my moms and hangout with her and Matt. I did a little cleaning for her (sshhh and for me bc my eyes get itchy from dog hair) so I vacuumed the house. I think I have made it a tradition now to go to the track and Trussville and run when I am in town. So I ran my 2 miles and off to Rachel's Bridal Tea I went. I missed Ashley's house, so many days of games, hanging out and LOST! So sad I wont be in town for her LOST finale party. Yes she is getting a LOST cake too.

Well for me this week I have Book Club on Thursday night, everyone decided to go out to eat at a restaurant rather than stay in and cook. I only remember that it is called ONE but that is an abb. for something longer. I didn't take many pictures this weekend, actually zero except for a few on my phone. But Ashley and Rachel did so they will prob be on FB soon.

2 weeks- Dusty and Brians wedding

4 weeks- Rachel and Ricks wedding

I forget what it is like to have a weekend off and BE IN ATLANTA. So for the month of June I am staying put. Any visitors will have to come to me ha.

Adios'

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2010-03-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

Yes I am wearing my green today!

I'm off today yay, off during rollout how luck am I. Today has been a nice day. I went to the Derm. not fun to get stiches. I was in the room and the Dr. asked if I minded if someone else came in bc she was training. I said okay. So then someone else comes in and then one more lady to have some papers signed. All I could do was laugh because I was in there with 4 people while I was having stiches. Maybe it was funnier in person.

Then I headed to the Forum, then thanks to Anthroholic I went to Perimeter to look for my dress. I didn't get the Wright dress, but I did get a new one and a top : ) I love that store. Traffic at 6 is NOT fun in ATL. I sat there for what seems like forever.

Anyways, tom Charter is coming to install my internet and cable, thank the LAW. ha. Oh Im also reading the book "The Help" and cant help but think how these women talk. It is SUCH a good book!! I highly recommend it.

Anyways, happy st pattys! : )

omg

2010-03-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

Omg Hogan this updat is for you. Ha. So its been awhile, what's new? I joined Jenn l's bookclub, the j o b is good, wedding season is quickly approaching! I'm so excited to go to bham and see dusty, JP, ho, Laurie and all my family. Yay. Kind of a cool feeling BC I never went away for college and now its been over a month since I've been to bham. My dad brought me a hydrangea plant Friday. Its so pretty, and I found a really cool path behind my apartments, honey loves to walk back there. Anyways that's all for now. Holla!

Friday: Some of My Favorites

2010-02-19T13:44:00.000-08:00

So for Friday I am just going to post some of my favorite things:

* Honey (my dog)
* the color Mustard Yellow
* flowers
* a tan
* the smell of frest cut grass
* Anything and Everything Anthropologie
* Pepperment Latte at Christmas time
* Coke with a LOT of ice

PS I can not wait for the new Sex and the City movie MAY 28TH!! Sorry rachel I will be seeing this before or after your rehearsal dinner : )

updated on LOST night

2010-02-16T17:30:00.000-08:00

well the new apt is coming along great! I have my furniture arranged, closet organized, and just need to hang pictures and little stuff. honey however does not like it. the past two days i have come home and she pushed her dog food dish (full of food) over and its either in my bedroom or bathroom. so frustrating. and tonight i came by barb and dads to watch lost and play on the Internet and of course she feels right at home. no scratching, no barking. maybe its just the move and she isn't used to the apt yet. i am going to have to bring the crate to the apt and keep her in that.

anyways, Laure is coming in march for a quick visit to jenn l's, i cant wait! i miss all my bham friends. when you move to a new state or city you realize how hard it is to make good quality friends, doesn't help that I'm pretty shy. Its difficult to make friends at work bc Anyways, it will happen. Sunday I am going to church with Halie and Matt, cant wait!
This summer I feel like I will be in bham all the time. Not really complaining, I will be there for good reasons (weddings!) I need to get started on Dusty's shower and the lack of Internet hasn't helped ha. but I have a few ideas in store ; ) M didn't make it any easier for my may schedule. I understand I work retail and have to work the weekends but she doesn't understand that my two close friends are getting married in the same month. ahh! It will all work out I am not going to stress about it now. I just miss that S always understood and would work with me and my schedule requests. She would even let me off on Thursday nights to go to ONE. oh well, different bosses different jobs entirely. I held my first 4 interviews last week. That felt adult like to actually interview candidates. Thus is the life of a training manager. : ) who gets to shop during the day while being paid for it. I wouldn't dare to see how much I actually spend in that store EVEN with my discount. I will commend myself that I have gotten A LOT better at watching where my money goes. After I got home from China this summer I saw what is unnecessary. I still buy for special occasions and know when something simply can not be passed up!

wow this is a really random blog ha. well anyway this website has become my favorite. Facebook is too much these days, very cluttered.

It's almost time for LOST catch ya'll lata!

Friday!

2010-02-05T08:02:00.000-08:00

Today is the day I get my keys to my new apt. Pictures to come after everything is moved in. It is raining today, boo. So me and my dad prob wont be moving that much stuff. Sunday is the BIG move day. Where my favorite boys Matt, JP and Hogan are all helping me move furniture to the atl!

Some updates so Rachel is engaged (old roomie) and wedding date is set to may 29th! While I am in town Saturday we are going to look at bridesmaids dresses at davids bridal. The color is red! Crimson probably rtr rachel : )

off to clean!

Also, a new favorite dress on my wish list is below...anyone want to donate that to Jennifers Closet you are very welcome to!

Mariah!

2010-01-20T19:32:00.000-08:00

Yes so Jenn and I ventured out to see Mariah Carey at the Fox last night. And no I am not talking in third person or whatever.. Jenn is my sidekick in the atl. The tickets said 7:30p and being a diva I knew she wouldnt be on time. So we stroll in to the Fox and get a drink then find out seats. At 9PM!!! She comes out. It was well worth the wait. I have to say she brought the house or however you say that haha... My favorite song she did was her newest, Obsessed.

Also, Jermaine Dupree came out and she had some great dancers on stage, very entertaining!

Also it is time to hit the tanning bed, I am so pale.

Updates...

2010-01-13T13:15:00.001-08:00

So I have finally gotten to uploading pictures from my vacation time in Birmingham. I will post them below.

Side note, have you ever just felt the presence of God? I hope so. I must say that it is truly by His grace to Him goes all the credit for my situation out here. I dont want to go into too much detail about work, but there are some major personalities that I seem to clash with, or better yet they have a problem with me. That is definitley not easy. I have stayed calm (for the most part) and remained professional about it knowing that in time this will all work out and I can def learn something from this. Also retaining a Christ like attitude really helps. They enemy is here to steal, kill and destroy and for the LONGEST time I was doubting my move here to Atlanta. But the enemy will not make me question and return back to bham (not to mention I would be jobless). But I am HERE for a reason with a passion in my heart that I am ready to put into motion. After all isnt that what I did this summer, go on the "Motion Tour"?! In all things and all situations run to God and give your cares and fears to Him becuase you are His daughter and He will cover you.

Okay, back to the pics. : ) Did I mention I signed my new lease today!! I love the apartments so far, the lady at the leasing office is great! Cant wait for moving day...actually I can ha....no one likes to move furniture.

Apts.

2010-01-12T16:34:00.000-08:00

I could not even imagine having to buy a house because just trying to find a second apartment is difficult. There are fees everywhere! Every form cost something, blah. I mean do I get my deposit back from my apt in bham? I have to put one BIG one down here in Atl. I cant wait though : ) Just a lot of signing and such. Just venting a little. I am SO very proud of Rach my old roomy who is looking into buying a house i bham. I hope she lets me visit with Honey hehe...

In Birmingham~~

2010-01-07T09:39:00.000-08:00

I have been on vacation since last Saturday! : ) woo hoo... So I came to birmingham to celebrate a belated christmas with my mom, grandmother and aunt. While here it feels so good to get to see all my friends and last sunday I was at highlands and geared up for the start of a great new year! The 21 day fast is coming up and I dont know what I will be fasting. Last year I tried no shopping and broke down after a week. I will think more on it.

Today it is snowing! : ) I hope it sticks so I can get some pictures. Dusty and I went to target the other day to get some boxes so I can "finish" packing ha. That was hilarious, we tried to get this 30 gallon container in the middle of the aisle, all while laughing hystarically. I am sure everyone thought we were crazy but it was fun. I also got to see Emily! so happy because I miss her and miss working with her too. Last sat night I went to Trans Siberian Orchestra with JP, Rachel and Rick. It was fun! we went to dinner before at jim and nicks and what do you know, our seats ended up being right beside them! They didnt even purchase their tickets together. Its a God thing, and it was fun!

So back to packing. It is bitter sweet. Bitter because I sadly no longer will be living with Rachel and sweet because once I am fully moved in to my apt in Atlanta I will feel like a permanent resident. Also when I have to renew my licesce in October ha. I will take some pictures and upload them when I am back in ATL. Today I have to take clothes, books and things to Hannah Home to give away and I am going to watch the Bama game at Rachel's parents. I am a little scared haha, they are huge fans! jk

lata!

PS Honey just loves the snow! : )

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2009-12-31T21:05:00.000-08:00

Bring on 2010!!!

Welcome to Atlanta!

2009-12-21T19:37:00.000-08:00

I just want to say that I have great friends! So this past Saturday night I finally got to have my first night out in good ol Atlanta. Jenn was so sweet to invite Marc, Jim and Marietta. Can I just say that already I see that Marietta and I will get along great! They asked me to join their "book club" I couldnt be more excited! So we met at Marc and Jenn's (after I got lost for 45 min!!)....anyways then headed to Fado in Buckhead. But first at Marc's Jenn made me a welcome to Atlanta basket : ) Full of goodies and a guide to Atlanta made my JLA herself.

I had the best time, and def planning a girls night soon with them.

Also, I saw someone elses blog and the have a new post every week introducing someone special in their life ie... best friends, siblings, etc. And I am going to copy that idea haha, starting soon!

4 days until Christmas. And I can not wait for Matthew to get here!! For a hug and some laughs, I have the best little brother eva.

Apartment hunting

2009-12-15T17:48:00.000-08:00

O M G. So I had no idea where to even start. My job is 45 min from where i live now and would I like to be closer...yes , but I also would like to have a social life in atlanta and live towards dunwoody/buckhead. Oh why dont I work closer? So there is this company out here called Pro Move and they pick out apartments in my price range and the areas that I am thinking of. The guy was really nice today and I felt a HUGE relief come off my shoulders!!! The task is not over but that was a great start. One bad side about working retail is that christmas and new years seem to just fly by me. I hate that about it actually! Because here I am thinking yay after christmas the store will slow down and I can have more energy to go apt hunting. uggh not fun. I guess its just not fun solo. When Rach and I were looking in bham it was so fun! I was thrilled to go looking and research places. But I have heard some pretty bad random roommate stories so there is NO way I am living with someone that I dont know already.

Anyways, I will update more after the holidays when something else was accomplished. Other than that, I am pretty excited to be going out with Jenn and Marc saturday night! It will feel like the Atlanta I love! Also I am going with halie to the daniel bashta concert sunday evening. I cant wait for that either. : ) I need to remember to take my camera, I havent used that in a while.