I want..

                         Stella and Dot - Starry Night Necklace
                                                  
Since Christmas is just right around the corner, here's the link to purchase this for whoever (cough) Jarrod, wants to surprise me!
http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/shop/necklaces/necklaces-delicate/starry-night-necklace.html

Who Run the World?

Happy Fabulous Friday everyone!  What makes you feel fab-u-lousicious?  A new rockin’ pair of jeans?  A fresh hair cut?  Some new kicks?  All those things sure make me feel fabulous!  But it’s not only the “things” that can make a girl feel fab.  I just received the nicest compliment from my friend Jared, who said he loves to read my blogs and has book marked my page.  That felt so good to hear.  I write these silly blogs for pure entertainment for myself, so it makes me happy to know that even ONE person can be entertained by them also!  That was very inspiring to hear, and that is what has inspired me to write this next blog.  This brings to mind that we need to be there for our friends and encourage them in even the littlest ways.  There’s a lot of “this and that, and that and this” going on her.  Ok stay on task here Jenna… I did hear that A LOT in elementary (no joke.)

 I feel as if there are a lot of people in this world and even people that we think are close to us that get joy out of seeing others hurt or fail.  Does anyone else every now and then go through your underwear drawer and clean out the old, raggy, “been around the block” looking ones (over share.)  You know, the one’s that make you feel less fabulous than you are?  Well sometimes you just gotta clean out life’s drawers also.  Embrace your friends, and just be happy for one another!  Life is too incredibly short to not enjoy the small things in life.  Put your positive underwear on (since we’re on topic) and look around you and see what all there is you have to be happy and grateful about.  Ok, I’ll go first.  Looking, looking, looking… ok, something as small as newly filed finger nails.  I am blessed with finger nails that are as hard as nails.  I’ve never chewed on my finger nails in fear of chipping a tooth.  No lie.  And that I should be thankful for, right?!  Well the whole point of this blog to remember to inspire one another to do good and be the best we can be.  A little inspiration can go a long way.  So who’s all looking forward to the weekend?!  I sure as heck am!  I think we should all indulge in something that makes us feel good this weekend… whether it’s a couple bottles, I mean glasses of wine, a good book or movie, a night out with a good friend, a nice dinner, or just put on your favorite jam and dance around your house.   It doesn’t matter what is, just do something for you, because we do run the world!  Make it an awesome weekend! xoxo

As If I Have Nothing Better To Do

Pinterest, pinterest, pinterest.  I’ve heard it from friends before.. “I spent ten plus hours of my day today looking at pinterest,” but it wasn’t until this weekend at our Husker get-together that a friend introduced us to each other. We’ve been inseparable ever since.  So, I would now like to quit my job and spend every waking hour decorating our home with all these fun décor ideas, fantasize about my dream home, try new hair styles, work out (Thanks to the motivation from Fitness,)  and attempt to make crafts and cute cupcakes and cookies.  And yet there is still so much I have yet to discover on this ever so addicting website.  I just introduced this lil devil of a website to my friend this morning, and she as well has been sucked right in.  I just had to a laugh when she sent me this photo off of the website that couldn’t be more true, especially as “baking challenged” as I am.  So, for all of you that are new to this website, please.. enter with caution... http://www.pinterest.com/

Commit To Fit!

Does anyone else start evvveeerrrryyy Moooonday morning with, “today I’m going to start my diet.” “this week I’m going to lose two pounds,”  “this week I’m going to start exercising,” to only fail miserably at it week after week, after week?  I go through my weeks torturing myself over M&M’s, cookies, portions to the size that are meant for a linebacker, ice cream cones (damn you Schwan’s man, just go away!)  Come on ladies, isn’t there a less stressful, less painful way to go about these simple goals?  I mean, I’m not trying to train for the Olympics here!  I’m just trying to peel my ass off of the couch and go for a jog.  I’ve been putting some heavy thinking into my failures at this dieting gig.  Why is it so hard?  Why can’t I just do it?  I’ll feel so much better about myself if I just do it!  I’m not alone here, right?  I’ve concluded that I’m over-thinking, over-analyzing, over-stressing, obviously over-eating, and under-doing.  So here is my new approach to this vicious cycle, I’m putting a ban on that nasty word…..diet.  I’m not going to make each week a diet, I’m going to make a better lifestyle and make smart/realistic choices.  Going for a 30-45 minute walk/run 3 or 4 times a week, that’s realistic.  Instead of hardly taking the time to sit my purse down before my face is in the fridge after work, how about I go change into work out clothes or take Harley out to play?   This way I haven’t already disappointed myself with a priming session for supper.  This reminds me of a pop-art coaster I have that is a picture of two women with their glasses in the air toasting “I suggest we drink before we go out drinking!”  Instead in my case it’s “I suggest I eat before I eat!”  I know what my body needs and what it doesn’t.  Some days I may feel like my body does need that peanut butter cookie, well damnit I’m going to have one.  But I’m not going to have three more after that.  And then have another one the next day.  That is where those pounds like to sneak up on a person!  Don’t deprive yourself of anything your body wants.  This is when you find yourself at ten o’clock at night eating an entire bag of Cheetoh’s or a carton of chocolate brownie fudge ice cream, mmmmm…Snap out of it!  Portion, portion, portion!  I think this is key.  Am I going to get as much gratification from that 30^th Cheetoh as I did the fifth or sixth?  Probably not, so quit eating them!  So this is going to be my new diet, oops I mean lifestyle. ;)  I think I’ve heard it takes two months to make or break a habit?  Well with the holidays literally right around the corner it’s important I take this serious.  The way our vendors bring us food at work, you would think we all worked at the dang food pantry.  So be strong ladies!  Know when enough is enough, or even better know when to just stay away.  I hope my little self pep talk can help pep anyone else who is looking for some motivation to better their lifestyle.  And remember, nothing tastes as good as feeling skinny, HA!  Happy Hump Day! xoxo

Words of Advice...

Feeling down and out?  Do something nice for someone else, lend a helping hand or just give someone a compliment.  You will instantly feel better about your day and yourself!  By showing love to others, you will feel love in return =)

Congrats To The Newlyweds!

What a great weekend in Albion, Nebraska!  It couldn't have been more beautiful, and love was in the air!  Our good friends Brent and Ashley Bygland tied the knot =)  They are such a great duo and couldn't be more in love.  We felt very blessed to part of their big day.  Their wedding day was a blast and so many good memories were made!  We wish you guys a lifetime of happiness and love!







You Only Get One Chance..

I often find myself getting down on myself.  I have a bad habit of comparing things about myself to others and having feelings of inadequacies.  I look back on my life to when I was younger, living back home and I don't remember ever having these kinds of feelings.  And I wonder, when did I start allowing my mind to go to such a negative place??  Isn't a person's self-confidence suppose to build as we grow older, not the reverse?  I've decided I can't let my mind go to these places any longer.  Having these kind of negative thoughts are like poison to the mind and your well-being.  Life is short, there is no dress rehearsal, this is it.  I have to remind myself of this often.  When I find myself dwelling on a situation, I ask myself, "will this matter to me in a couple years?"  If the answer to this is no, then let go of it...it doesn't need to matter now.  So I've decided there needs to be a change and the only person that can change the way I feel about myself, is me.  So it's up to me, myself and I to make the change.  I want to change the way I think of myself, my attitude and open my heart.  If there is one thing that drives me crazy it’s the attitude of “I don’t care what anyone thinks of me and I don’t care what anyone says.” That’s a harsh statement to make, especially to the person your saying it to.  (Insert experience.)  I take it as, ok you don’t care about me or my opinion on anything.  This isn’t the attitude I wish for myself.  I wish to acquire an attitude of "know who and what matters, and know who and what does not."  Open your mind, open your arms and open your heart and life will open up to you.  The picture I have below is the screen saver on my computer at work.  I read it every day and it helps me to remember what is important in life and reminds me to live it up every day, and just be happy!!!  Thee most important thing in life, after God is be happy.  Without happiness, you have nothing in life.  I hope if anyone who reads this ever has these kinds of feelings that my words can help you feel better about yourself and motivates you to make the change!  Keep life simple.  Have a wonderful Monday! xoxo

Happy October!

Awww, October has arrived.  This month is my favorite month of the year!  The leaves are turning beautiful shades or oranges, reds and yellows, pumpkins are in season and Halloween is right around the corner.  I love to throw on a cozy sweater, light my Spiced Pumpkin candle and put on my favorite Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus.  I'm hoping to carve pumpkins this week for our front porch.  I love to decorate for fall.  One of my biggest inspirations is Nell Hill's.  Nell Hill's is a home interior store in Kansas City at Briarcliff Village.  It's the most beautiful store I've ever stepped into.  The owner Mary Carol Garrity has a talent for decorating like no other.  Every year she has a Fall and Winter Open House at her home in Atchison, Kansas.  My mom and sisters and I talk every year about how we need to go down for it, but have yet to find the time to go, I'm hoping this will be the year we make it!  Her home is my dream home!  Here are a few pictures of this year's Fall Open House and her home.  Get inspired!