Thankful Thursday Returns!

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It is the return of Thankful Thursday and I couldn't be more blessed this week, so I will just jump right in. 1. Thankful that Granny's surgery went well and she is back home. 2. Thankful for the sweet girls who I spend my Tuesday evenings with, Bible study opened my eyes this week and I am feeling very loved. 3. Being busy at work this morning. 4. These pink shoes that always seem to make my day better. 5. A fun-filled weekend with the people that I love. 5. Blogging, I am learning more about myself and my style each day, and pushing myself to keep up the outfit photos. Later Gators, Montana

a roadtrip, a horse show, and a butt whoopin.

i am just going to preface this post by saying it will be all over the place. 

andy and i were out on the road this weekend, getting into all kinds of shenanigans for a work trip mainly for me. we logged 1000+ miles in five days, stayed in four different towns, and three different hotels. below are some pics from our trip.

IHOP, here is where andy said his food was prettier than mine for my blog.

i don't think mine looked too bad though.

just a little beach fun after my trade show was over.

it was the most perfect day in Tampa, and we spent the afternoon all around Honeymoon Island.

i am seriously living in the wrong place. i could have stayed here forever. looking into moving.

in my happy place.

fish tacos at the beach, made even better by the view.

we also got to stop after the beach and sneak an orange picking. it was a first for both of us.

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on Sunday, i had a horse show to judge. It was a beautiful day, and i am so thankful for andy for being patient while i worked away.

this is the gorgeous sunset on our way back to Madison. 

in short, i got to spend some amazing time with Andy  see my family, judge some horses, catch up with old friends, and make some new ones. we also met a lady that i hope to be just like in 40 years, someone that was full of life, happiness, and ready to live life to the fullest.  so this Thursday i am thankful for this past weekend, i am thankful for my family, for Andy for horses, for friends. i am motivated to make some changes in my life within the coming year, and to enjoy each and every day.  oh and by the way... we play a little game called "punch bug" the entire trip, and i am sad to say that i was the biggest loser. andy wooped up on me.  andy is even creating another shirt to add to his store. what do yall think of the design?? personally i am loving it! i might be partial! be sure to check out all of his motorsports apparel at speedpowerpassion.com. hope each and every one of you are having a great Thursday!! i am so excited to be heading to athens tonight to see Jerry Seinfeld!  be sure to check out the AWESOME giveaway at For Lauren and Lauren. I am giving away a $15 shop credit to SaraMontanas
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thankful thursday

it has been quite a while since i did a thankful thursday post and it is something that i def need to get back to. i try to think of things every day that i am thankful for. to remember how blessed and lucky i truly am. this place on thursdays should be somewhere that i write it all down.  i am thankful for: the sweet sweet man i have in my life. i couldn't be more proud of him lately for starting this business. go here to check out all his great shirts for that special guy in your life, heck even get one for yourself.  the family i have been so blessed with. yes i talk about them alot but they mean so much to me. seeing them over Christmas reminded me of how close we all are, no matter the circumstances. the growing faith i have that each and every little thing is gonna be alright. yes, we may go through things, yes they may be tough, but in the end you just make the most of it, learn that life and the Lord only gives you what you can handle. the food, roof over my head, car to drive, job to go to, shower to bathe in, and all the little things i get so caught up in that i forget to be thankful for. i am so blessed and so grateful to be so fortunate.

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Its a joint Thursday/Friday post. I am thankful and saying High Five for these things today(and yesterday).

These ladies that make my life perfect.

Feeding the cows and moments like this...

(he's not gonna like this again)

Happy Weekend Folks!

I will be spending mine watching the Dawgs kick some Elephant arse, shopping with my Mama, and probably eating way too much while still watching my carb intake.

What are you gonna be up to?

thankful

Thankful for the heater under my feet right now, lord knows they keep it freezing in my office. Thankful for the fact that it is 1:54 as I type this, which only means I have 3 hours and 6 minutes left before I run out the door and change into my pajamas. Thankful for the Emergen C that is getting me through this cold I have going on right now. Thankful for a Thursday off next week. Even though it is only one day and my holiday will be super rushed.  Thankful for this blog, where I get to ramble and meet new exciting people each and everyday.
Thankful for nights when I get to Skype with my bestie die laughing over old Facebook pictures.

Success

Some days the words are hard to find. Other days they flow freely. Today is the later.  I have been racking my brain about my place in this world, what is my purpose? What kind of job would I love to have? When do things start to add up, and when do I figure it all out? I used to worry endlessly about these things. About trying to figure out what was going to become of my life and who did I really and truly want to be. Truth is, I feel as if I am doing a much better job reining it all in. Learning that good things are happening, just in their own time.
I am consistently reminded that I am on the right path, although it may be a long one, with bumps and pot- holes and even a few broken bridges to cross, but it is MINE. 
I started this blog to help me get my thoughts out of my head, to show me how truly blessed I am, and to eventually figure out my purpose in this life. I never planned on the things that have happened, the great friends I have met, the increased business for my Etsy shop, and the lessons I have learned from reading the stories of others.
Life has had a way of showing me lately that living each and everyday to its fullest is the best way to succeed.  Doing what makes you happy as a person is the best way to be a great influence to those around you. People love happy. People respond to happy. And in order to be happy you must surround yourself and immerse yourself in the things that cause that happiness. Whether it be your job, your relationships, or your hobbies, choose what makes you happy. DO HAPPY.

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This life is all MINE. I am working to make the most of it everyday, and to inspire others to do the same. We only get one shot in this crazy world. Better make it the best we can.

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Thursday is for thanks

today i am celebrating the little things.
caffeine in the mornings friends coming back around  finally getting my hot water heater fixed a hot shower being blessed with the best family etsy conversations with this girl excitement about new opportunities seeing my family last weekend great finds at the thrift store crock-pot lasagna  a quiet morning in the office a desk drawer full of candy and finally,  this guy i know that always makes me smile.

I am also thankful for all the new blog friends I have made recently. And Shanna was one of the firsts! She is always super encouraging and always has the best outfits.  Plus she is doing a GIVEAWAY! Enter it below and be sure to check out her blog!  I promise you won't be disappointed by these ladies!
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FFAAAIIRRR!! (pardon my excitement)

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I will be enjoying a little something like this tonight with my Andy. I am oh so excited! That's what I am thankful for this Thursday.

extremely thankful.

I have a heavy heart today, a heart that is heavy for the loss of a life.

Once again I am reminded how precious each and every moment is. Take time to make the most of them. Take time to enjoy each and every second. 

This past week has been one filled with moments of sadness, mainly for others affected by the tragic losses of the ones they loved. A friend that is my age, that I have not seen in probably a year passed away un-expectantly. We were not close friends, but he was someone you could always count on for a smile, and someone that always had an encouraging word. During my first two years of college, we were a part of the same clubs, classes, and social group. He was always so full of life and laughter, never had a discouraging word.

He passed away earlier this week in a car accident. 

I am filled with sadness for his family, for his close friends, and for those who did not have the chance to meet him. 

Even though we were not close, it brings so much out in me. I want to LIVE each moment. I want to ENJOY every aspect of this precious life I am given. I want to make my life one that is WORTH living. Each and everyone of us were put on this Earth for reason, a reason that we may not even know at the time, but one that is specific to us. We must make the most of each day, because we never know when it might be our last.

I thank Jason for helping me to realize this once again.

So today I am thankful, thankful to the good Lord above for blessing me with this life, thankful for Jason and all the laughter and smiles he brought to each and every person he touched. I am thankful for all the little moments I receive, especially when I am questioning my faith. And I am thankful my time here on Earth, realizing it is very, very precious.

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thank·ful

adjective \ˈthaŋk-fəl\

conscious of benefit received <for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful>

for reaching 60 GFC followers, it is crazy to me that complete strangers choose to read about me and the little things I find important.  This blog is a way for me to document things that happen, but also to help me get my ideas out of my head and into a space so  I can figure out the things I want out of life. Y'alls words of encouragement have meant so much.

a sweet boy, who gave me flowers yesterday, my new favorite kind of flowers.

my growing sewing skills, it is so gratifying to be able to figure out something on my own without looking it up, like the lining in this new SaraMontana's clutch

i am thankful for my new iphone, with an un-cracked screen and a bright purple case, if you have any tips for a new iphone user, throw them my way.

being able to turn pears into preserves on a Sunday afternoon, also a plus to get some Christmas gifts made early.

and finally I am thankful for the little moments, the moments when you just know that God is with you. That there is someone smiling down at you. That something is bigger than you could ever imagine.

What are you thankful for today?

this moment.

This is what I am thankful for today.

A few weeks ago I blogged about being extremely excited about certain things in my life. Certain small opportunities that I have received. Well peeps, this is it. 

I made the newspaper!

I was contacted a few weeks ago, and because of my blog, a local writer wanted to do a story on the items I make. I thought it was a joke at first, this small thing I do when I get off work certainly couldn't mean that much to anyone. 

Well, of course I said YES!

Go here to read the full article.

Morgan County Citizen

As small as this is, I feel like it means something. Like this little side thing I am doing is worth it. Worth what I am not sure yet, but worth putting more effort into. Worth trying for.

So that's it folks, I am thankful. Thankful to the good Lord above that he gave me a sign.

Very Very Thankful.

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Thankful Thursday

I am thankful today for many things. 

Here is a short list. 

• My growing Faith. Mainly in my religion but also in people, relationships, and God's GREAT timing.

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• The small opportunities I have received lately. I am very excited about something that happened yesterday, but do not want to share too soon.
• The beautiful weather we have been having lately. I LOVE the summer, and everyone else wants it to be over, but not me. I feel like it just started.
• The sweet, helpful, and always precious conversations I have had lately with my Mama. She always knows exactly what I need to hear  to say. 
• And this might seem very small, but I am thankful for today at work. We have planned to make homemade peach ice cream and I AM SO EXCITED.

So there you have it folks. A small amount of THANKFULNESS on this lovely Thursday.

On to another topic, 

I am getting this tonight.

Yep! That's right. Chipper Bobblehead.

Super EXCITED about the Braves game with HA and friends tonight.

Beer and Baseball. 

Can't get much better than that!

What are you thankful for this Thursday? Any big plans tonight?

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Thankful Thursday

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1. Thanks for letting me live through my recent skydive. 

2. Thanks for the giant bags of clothes I received, they will be used for tote bags, clutches and makeup pouches galore.

3. Thanks for this upcoming weekend. I need to be home. I need to get out of my head and drive with the windows down to get there. 

4. Thanks for a great night last night, a night of the Braves, good beer, and the BEST company.

5. Thanks for the recent memories. The people I have seen, the pictures I have stalked, the faces I have remembered.

meet Edna...

On this Thankful Thursday, I am going to tell you about one item in my life I recently have been very thankful for. So here she is.

Meet Edna.

Edna is my car, and yesterday I found out she is officially all mine. I made it through 5 years of payments on one vehicle and I am proud to say that it is over.

Edna is not a fancy car, but she does the job right. She is reliable and safe, she can carry lots of people and stuff. And although I might not keep her the cleanest, she is perfect for me.

Last night as I was driving home from dinner, I actually got a little choked up.
Me and Edna have been through a lot. I began purchasing her, with the help of some family members, about five years ago. My other car wasn't going to make it to Texas. She has been with me since then, always reliable, always down for a road trip. She has been on many trips to Texas, a few to Florida and many in between. She has been slept in, thrown up in, and bumped into. She has seen many late nights and early mornings.
She has heard my thoughts, my screams, my crying, and my crazy road rage. She has been packed to the brim, carrying only me and everything I owned. She has carried my saddle for days at a time, taken me to jobs I hated and to friends I loved. She has seen arguments and and make-ups.

So today I am THANKFUL for my car, for 5 years of payments which taught me the importance of being committed to making money, for the memories I have in Edna, and the things I have learned in the past 5 years.

and yes, I did just do an entire post about my car.

Thankful Thursday once again...

It is time again to be THANKFUL!

My 5 things come easy this week!

1. I am thankful for the time I recently spent with my family, I love getting to see them and we always have the best time laughing and carrying on
2. I am thankful that our tomato plant finally decided to produce. We now have one tomato!
3. I am thankful for my creativity, everyday I learn more and more about myself and the things that I want to do with my life. I don't have it all figured out yet, but everyday one small thing becomes a little more clear. That is enough for now.
4. I am thankful for past relationships, whether it was friends, boyfriends, family members, etc. I truly believe you learn something from each and every person that you meet, and I am thankful for those things I have learned.
5. I am thankful that I decided to go away from home for school in Texas. Making the decision at the time seemed a little difficult, but I know now that I would not be the same person had I not left my small town. I miss my friends and all the memories from WTAMU daily.

What are you thankful for this Thursday??

I'm a little late...

I'm a little late today...
This post should have been made yesterday on my "Thankful Thursday", however, I made a promise to myself to say 5 things I am thankful for each week. So Friday it is.

• I am thankful today is Friday. This week seems unbelievably long and work each day has felt like it never ends. I am not quite sure why this is, but maybe it's because...
• My sister and mama are coming this weekend!!! I am so excited!! I love spending time with Audrey and Mama Ginny! We are going to the Mart in the ATL on Monday, so I get a day off work. HipHipHooray.
• the RAIN!!! Goodness, we have needed it!! Working for a feed company, I hear everyday the amount of moisture in the ground, and lately its only been the lack of. This rain has helped us greatly. Keep it coming Lord, we are so grateful.
• I am thankful for my small town this week. I got to see a deer on one of my afternoon runs, and one of my sweet customers brought me a bag of peaches. I love knowing at least a couple people everywhere you go and it never gets old being close to animals while out on a jog.

• And finally, I am thankful for my daddy. Today is his birthday and I am thankful today for the things he has taught me, the horse lessons I have learned, and the life lessons I learned from those. He means so much to me and I am thankful for him each and everyday. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY FRANK!!!

That's my thankfulness... even if it is a day late.

Happy Friday everyone!!