So, here's what all I consumed yesterday...Wednesday, October 5th

breakfast- handful of Veggie crackers, bottle of water

lunch- *we went to Tin Top before court* hotdog w/ onions only, water, salad (ranch, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese)

afternoon delight- coca cola classic (I told you I sneek one in every now and again.)

dinner-*I had a sushi date with Dee* water, California Roll, one piece of Spicy Tuna Roll (which I loooooooved!!!), miso soup, fried rice w/ soy sauce

~I then walked 3 miles.

*keep in mind that I guzzle water throughout the day!

Random Thoughts

So, this is going to be a rather random posting. My apologies in advance if the flow of thought doesn't seem reasonable :) Oh well. It's a REAL post at least, right?

1. I am so perfectly content with my life right now. (DID YOU HEAR THAT? DO I NEED TO REPEAT MYSELF?! haha Seriously, though.) I am so perfectly content with my life right now. I have the BEST boyfriend a gal could have. We seem closer than ever before lately. Now, I'm just waiting on that bling. hehe My friends rock. Seriously. They're out of this world hilarious, and the best little texters :) That's important in friends, ya know. My family and I have spent TWO months back in our house, and besides kitchen cabinets and a rug for my room, things are finally starting to feel like home again. It's so nice to be back in my own space. (I promise I haven't forgetten about the pictures. They're coming, promise.) Willowbrook has definitely become mine and Jacob's church home. It's so nice to have a fit together. And finally, I know I  am nowhere near to having the job I want, but at least I have a job I enjoy. Who cares if the pay is crappy? Oh, wait. I do!! I do!! Still though, as I job search, I'm content.

2. Pinterest has taken over my life. I definitely think my existance in the cyber world exists soley on that website. I could spend hours poring over and then repinning Wedding Ideas, Outfit Inspirations, recipes, etc. etc. etc. It's a bit exhausting and overwhelming when you really step back and seriously think about the concept. It makes me a happy girl though :)

3. I have started working out. Now, while some of you may laugh...it is true. I swear it! I have set the Wii up in my room and I either play Just Dance for an hour (trust me...it makes me stinky with sweat. TMI? My apologies.) or I walk at least two miles. I'll probably give myself Sundays off. I mean, cause what are Sundays for other than going to church, eating and napping? I may also start recording my daily eats on the ole blog again. Although I haven't resorted back to my coca cola classic drinking ways (at least I only have one a week!!), I feel that I eat better and LESS when I am journaling everything down. (Did I just make up a word? Journaling?)

4. I'm obsessed with the Pretty Little Liars book series. That being said, I'm on the last book and just might stalk Sarah Shepard until she rights the next one, or three or six!

5. War Eagle! I love me some Auburn football, but can I say...I'm just a little exhausted having football on the schedule all day every day for Saturdays. What happened to date nights being on Saturdays? I'll tell you what happened...college football. On the upside, pinterest and football season have brought out the domestic goddess in me. Okay, well...maybe I'm not at goddess status yet!

6. I'm ready for the cool weather. Who's with me?

Tuning in on Tuesday



Tuning in on Tuesday



Just a little somethin...somethin...

Age: 25

Bedsize: Full

 

Chores that you hate: I hate cleaning the bathroom. I looooove laundry though!

 

Dogs: I love Bailey.

Essential start to your day: gotta brush those chompers!

Favorite color: brown

Gold or Silver: gold

Height: 5’6”

Instruments you play: I can play one hymn on the piano.

Job title: Data Entry Clerk

Kids: none

Live: Guntersville, Alabama

 

Mother’s Name: Kendra

Nicknames: Nan, Fro

Overnight hospital stays: Birth, birth of my cousin Karlee

Pet peeves: smacking

Quote from a movie or tv show: 'As God as my witness, I'll never go hungry again.' Scarlett O'Hara standing on the ground at Tara

Right or Lefty: right-handed

Siblings: 1 brother

Time you wake up: 6:45 in the am

Underwear: please

Vegetable you hate: I love them all. Seriously.

What makes you run late: my brother

X-Rays You’ve Had: cavities, kidneys, throat, shoulder

Yummy food you make: hamburger steak!

Zoo Animal: giraffe, duh.

Tuning in on Tuesday

...because most  every day...

I need to be led!

The Big 2-5

This weekend just so happened to be the weekend I turned the BIG TWO FIVE. That's right. I'm 25 now. Don't worry, I'm not having TOO hard a time dealing with it (okay...it's killing me. Seriously. Twenty-five is scarily close to THIRTY. No? You'd feel the same way, right? Tell me it's true!!). I've been blessed for twenty-five wonderful years. I honestly believe that this past year (the year of being 24) has been my best yet. Even though I'm getting closer to 30, I know that this year will be even better than the last.

So, you're wondering what I did to celebrate, aren't you?

Here goes...

Let's start the birthday celebrations on last Tuesday. Last Tuesday happened to be my Uncle Greg's 50th birthday. Because I spent my birthday weekend in Auburn, my family took us out to eat at Connors for our birthdays. Oh. Em. Gee. If you've ever had the chance to eat at a Connors, you should. I'm telling you...that's the BEST steak you will ever put in your mouth!!

Friday, I left work early, and Jacob and I cranked the Stang and headed to The Loveliest Village on the Plains. Everytime I go back to Auburn, it makes me so very happy! Jacob and I immediately headed to Laredo's for some Mexican cuisine to meet several of our friends. Included in the list were, Katherine, Gary, Aimee and Tyler, Ben and Hannah, Roeder, and Blake. After dinner, we all decided to pretty much call it an evening. We're getting old (Hello!! The BIG 25!! Do you notice a theme? haha). Jacob and I went back to Aimee and Tyler's new house. They were so generous to put us up for the weekend. Sincerely, best HOST and HOSTESS EVER! Their house is completely adorable and soooo suited to Da Motos. Seriously. You walk in and say, 'Hey! This is a house built for Aimee and Tyler.' That evening before bed, Aimee baked me cookies, lit a candle, stuck it in one, and she, Tyler, and Jacob sang me 'Happy Birthday.' It was completely sweet. And so simple, but so appreciated.

Saturday started super early. Jacob and I had secured student tickets for the Auburn vs. Mississippi State game. We had to be at the stadium at 9:30 ready to endure the game. When the game ended with an Auburn win, at 3:30, we left the stadium stoked, exhausted, sunburnt, and thirsty. War Eagle! :) We went back to Aimee and Tyler's, showered, and just rested before my birthday dinner.

We eventually pulled ourselves out of our lazy state and headed to meet friends at the Irish Bred Pub in Opelika. It's one of my favorite places to eat when we go down to Auburn because they have Woodchuck on draft. So, after stuffing my belly with spinach dip, potato skins, fish & chips and a couple of Woodchucks, we headed to Quixote's for some drinks and music. It was a PERFECT birthday evening, no doubt. It was just laidback enough to still remain exciting.

We ended our weekend in Auburn with lunch at Loco's with Aimee, Tyler, Wilson, Jon, Josh, and Blake. It was an amazing weekend, no doubt. Jacob and I really enjoy our car rides home from Auburn on Sunday evenings/afternoons. It makes us really appreciate conversation and quiet time with each other.

Twenty-five has been GREAT so far. Hopefully, it will be even greater than twenty-four! :)

If I promised you a real life post sometime later today....

...would you believe me?

Tuning in on Tuesday

This is a current fav of mine.

Tuning in on Tuesday

Tuning in on Tuesday



Sorry for the lack of posts lately.

We've finally moved back into our house and the unpacking process has begun.

I'm uninspired...and crazy busy.

I promise to post pictures soon!

Tuning in on Tuesday

Jacob just told me the other day that he 'wrote this song about me.'

Sweet boy :)

On my mind...

• I woke up this morning with a horrible sinus infection :(
• Just in time for me to spend a weekend with my honey too.
• Boo.
• Babies are just the sweetest things in the world!
• Don't know why my train of thought went there, BUT I can't wait to go play with Lane or Corbyn again.
• They're both incredibly precious and sweet.
• And they're both at that stage where they smile at everything.
• I can always almost just hear the giggle bubbling out of their mouths (even though neither is quite old enough to discover laughing yet!).
• Again on the baby train, why do people give their children such goofy names?
• Hello, people! It's not trendy for your baby to be named after a Disney character or a fruit or vegetable.
• The gig is up.
• Seriously.
• I feel like this weekend may be one of the busiest I've had since mine and Jacob's last wedding.
• We shall see....
• Thursday (cause it's technically the weekend, right?)- Jacob and I are eating with his parentals
• Friday- work til 4:30, dinner with Mom for her birthday
• Saturday- bridal fair with Erica and Jamie at 9, lunch with the girls, Jacob and I are going to Birmingham to hang with Hannah and Ben and see their new place
• Sunday- church
• So, overall not entirely  busy...
• ...just keep in mind that I'll probably be moving back into our house all the while as well.
• Sinus infection...go away.

Tuning in on Tuesday

...cause sometimes you just need to whip your hair back and forth...

So, I was feeling a little domestic last night, and this was the result:

Trust me, this was a fun and EASY evening project!



Wanna know what I feel like right now????

Yep. Seriously stressed out.

We came into work this morning to find that our court software was on the fritz. Guess what else? It hasn't backed itself up since 8/1. That was 3 days ago. Know what that means? I'm now searching for and rekeying data from the past 3 days.
No fun.
Just in case you were wondering.

Tuning in on Tuesday

I love this video describing the ONE True Love...



I just finished reading...

I am currently reading...

then I start this series....

*Don't judge me. I love the show too.

If you've been reading my little ole blog for any time at all, you know that we are currently rebuilding our house. I'm gonna take this as an opportunity to simplify things. Meaning, I'm going to put less in my room and put MORE in storage.

I've gotten new bedding (black & white with some accent pillows in yellow), new wall paint (it's a light blue/green), new ceiling paint (eggnog-a very light yellow), and dark hand-scraped hardwood floors. 

All of my furniture is black. To change things up a bit, Mom is redoing my Gran's old buffet for me to use as a dresser. It's going to be painted black. The drawer handles will remain the same. We just wanted to spice things up a bit by getting different knobs for the two doors. Here are my favorites from Anthropologie:

appleton

chronograph

cursive

rosy

Which one do you like best?