Exhausted...

This seems to be the theme of this week for me! I absolutely cannot get enough sleep, I can't seem to find my brain...or at least I can't catch up to it, my heart is heavy, and I can't seem to get my emotions in check.

 

(Can I get an amen?)

Some days, being a girl is not that glamorous. I know you have all had days like this...unless you are super woman...which if you were...you need to blog all your secrets and help the rest of us sisters out!!

Anyway...I am not good at pretending that my life is always in order. My emotions can be read all over my face...which is not always a good thing...but I am me and I am so glad that people accept me for who I am, despite all the imperfections that I possess. One of the things that I have learned is exercise is great, venting to a girlfriend, your Mom, your sister, or anyone else that will listen is awesome, AND the most life changing course of action is prayer. I seriously cannot pray enough. There is a certain peace that comes with that interaction with God...especially if you can truly give everything over to Him...which is hard to do because who doesn't want to be in control of their life? I know I do...and it takes several reminders (sometimes just in one day) to realize that if I just let go and fully rely on Him that it will work out far better than I could ever imagine. If you find yourself not so much the praying type...I just encourage you to give it a try. Be open to the prayers that are answered (no is an answer too...this one is hard to swallow sometimes..we are human...we want things to go our way!). So I sit here and say all of that to say...I am giving it up to God. Everything that is kidnapping my mind and energy I am handing over with peace that everything is going to be alright. (You started singing that song didn't you?) 

I know this is not one of my typical posts...it's not glamorous, pretty, or even fun but it's a part of life isn't it? And I know that you girls can relate to my ever so swaying emotions, sleep deprivation, and heavy heart. 

What are some of the ways you deal? Got any secrets to share?

XOXO,

Liebster Award!

Jamie from Keep Calm and Plan A Party has nominated me for a Liebster Award!

This award is given to bloggers with less than 200 followers. It is a chance for me to get my name out there! That's both exciting and scary. What if I don't offer what you need? What if I don't write in a timely manner? What if I am not a great blogger after all? All of these questions I have asked myself and here is what I have come to know: I write this blog to express my creativity and talk about fun, girly things. If that is something you love to read about then you have come to the right place.

 

Now to continue with the rules of this award:

1. Each blogger must answer the questions the tagger has set for you.
2. Choose 11 new bloggers (I may not be great in this area yet, but I hope to get to know a lot more that I can pass this torch on to!) and link to them in your post.
3. Create 11 new questions for the chosen bloggers.
4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.
5. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.
6. No Tag Backs!

Jamie gave me these questions to answer:

 

1. Where is your dream vacation spot?

A vacation I want to take before I die is a trip to Ireland. I have a cousin from there and I have always wanted to go. It is absolutely beautiful and I want to see it in person. (P.S. I Love You, anybody? Too bad not all of the scenery in that movie will be there!)

2. Favorite place to eat?

My Nanny's (My Mom's Mom) kitchen. She has made many a favorite meal in that kitchen...and the memories will be cherished forever.

3. Where is your favorite place to get decor for your home?

Flea Markets and Antique Stores! I love love love repurposing and finding little treasures that people no longer want or can't seem to find a purpose for.

4. What made you decide to start blogging?

I started a blog a few years ago for my family as a way of keeping up wth my husband and I as we moved from here to there. But I wanted to create a blog that helps me express all the girly things in this life that I absolutely love. I don't have many followers, but I have a lot of readers which is fun to think about...not many people around me really like to listen to me talk about this thing and that...but I know there is an audience out there that could benefit or relate to all things I love and I welcome that with open arms!

 

5. Casual or Dressy clothes?

Both. I love dressing down but I also love love love to dress up. It depends on my mood as well. The most important part is feeling pretty in whatever clothes I wear.

6. Favorite type of craft to do?

I am a lover of all things crafty! I make tutus, bows, door hangers, wall art, etc out of anything I can get my hands on! My friend and I have started painting toms and that has been super fun too!

7. Favorite craft supply?

Who doesn't love hobby lobby? But like I said, beyond that, it's antique stores and flea markets give me my inspiration!

8. What is your favorite color?

I am in love with teal! but I also like Coral!

9. Favorite date night activity?

Date night? What's that? haha...just kidding. My husband and I make time for a date every now and then. This past weekend we went to the movies and that is something I always enjoy! But one of our favorite things to do together is hike or kayak. We love the outdoors!

10. Favorite color to use in your home?

Teal...like I said, I am in love.

11. Dream home style?
I absolutely love the victorian style houses....actually older houses in general. The kind with the original wood floors, big windows, and large entry ways that are outlined in crown molding. Nothing is more beautiful than those cute little houses with all the memories that each of them hold.

 

Let's go back to question number 4: Apparently I have a lot to say!

 

Moving on...

The bloggers I'm nominating are...
1. Alex Thoughts From a Working Housewife

2. Tasha Keeping It Girl
3. Beth Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About

 

That is all I have at the moment, but I promise you, these ladies are awesome, funny, and worth the read! They all have something different to offer and I love them to death!

Bloggers, here are your questions:
1. Who is your favorite person?
2. What's your favorite type of food?
3. What is your style?
4. Why do you blog?
5. Where is your favorite place to shop?
6. What is your most prized posession?
7. If you get alone time, what do you do?
8. What is your favorite color?
9. What type of music do you listen to?
10. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
11.What do you want your readers to know about you? ?

11 Random Facts, in no particular order,  about me:
1. I love the smell of fresh, clean laundry
2. I have a love/hate relationship with tights.
3. I once met Vanilla Ice in the Atlanta airport on the way to spring break mission trip.
4. I love to dance and recently became a Zumba Instructor.
5. Mindy Gledhill is one of my all time favorite singers!
6. I love dresses!
7. I was known as tomboy in my elementary years.
8. The only bone I have every broken (knock on wood) is my nose from a nasty softball to the face.
9. I teach Special Education to some fabulous kiddos!
10. My hair is fine and thin and it's not fair....
11. I am a Christian.

Thank you, Jamie, for nominating me for the Liebster Award!