Life: What I Wore

Just wanted to take the time to show off my new headband that I got at the little craft show this past weekend! I've been looking for a new headband like this for a while, so when I saw Mandy's headband assortment, I couldnt resist! So cute and only $10! She even has an Etsy shop, & you can browse her stuff here! These headbands make awesome gifts, I know I'd like one for Christmas :).

Life: Craft Fair Photo Booth

 

Thankful for these ladies.

Your Whole Life: Week 3

Sorry for the late post today, guys! I usually like to get the health posts up early in the morning so I can stay motivated the rest of the day. I've been super busy today, and am finally able to relax and spend some time by myself. Last week was great, health wise! I ate great and am really proud of myself for taking the theme of the week "discipline" and incorporating it into my eating habits and getting to the gym. It was my birthday Saturday, so I ate really healthy all week so I could indulge in a cupcake Saturday night :) Yumma. I met my goal of working out 5 days out of the week too! Actually getting to the gym is the hardest part for me. Once I'm there & get a good work out in, I'm so happy I went. I just need to find a way to motivate myself to make the haul down the big hill and to the gym.

So, this morning I went to weigh myself. They say the best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, after youre done with your morning routine. So thats what I did. I step on the scale and it said I lost 10 pounds in one week. Yeah right. No matter how disciplined I was, I know that couldnt be true. So I step off, put on my clothes for the day, and step back on. This time it said I had lost 5 pounds. Since when do jeans and a shirt weigh 5 pounds? So, with that said, looks like the scale I used isnt accurate at all. Which sucks, because I really dont have any way to track my progress. So...I dont really have an update on how much I lost, but I can tell you this: I fit into a size smaller jeans this week! Yay!

Week 3: 

The theme for this week is The Will and the verse to memorize is:

 "Yet, not my will, but yours be done" -Luke 22:42

Week 3 Goals:

1. Water every day

2. No coffee this week, only green tea. 

3. Work out 5/7 days this week for at least 40 minutes

4. Eat breakfast every morning

*If you didnt know, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only for your brain, but for your metabolism. Breakfast is what switches on your metabolism every day. The earlier you eat breakfast, the sooner your body will start burning calories! You gotta eat to loose!

Love: 'Tis The Season

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that Christmas is hands down one of my very favorite holidays. The cold weather, getting bundled up, the decorations, the music, the snuggles, the gifts, & the family all coming together. Its such a happy time. I cant wait to have my own home to decorate and my own family to celebrate with. One things I'm looking forward to most is creating my own traditions. 

1. After our thanksgiving meal we will watch a

 Christmas movie (like elf, or the grinch) to take us into the Christmas season.

2. "12 Dates of Christmas": me and my husband will have fun

 christmas themed dates, 12 of them, that we go on during the Christmas season.

3. Cookie decorating contest!

I'm sure you get the point :) Do you guys have any traditions now, or some you want to have in the future? What are they? Only 21 more days until Christmas!

^I cant wait to be Santa!

^I know I'm gonna be one of those wifeys/momma's that always have sweet treats available. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but our home will smell delicious :)

^One of my favorite things to do during the winter is to hang my socks by the fire place for about 15 minutes. I let them get all toasty and warm & then slip them on. Ah. Best feeling ever.

^So CUTE! Ornaments! What a great gift idea.

Merry Christmas :)

Life: Nineteen

Today I turned 19! Dang. Me? Nineteen? Thats crazy. I remember when I was younger and would hear a number like that and think it was so old. Its crazy to think I'm here already! When will time slow down?! Although I didnt get to be back in TX for my birthday, I had such a fun day in my home away from home. I got to spend time with some lovely ladies out on the town in Fayetteville today, had yummy sushi, got to read the sweetest cards ever written, enjoyed a cupcake, and had a movie night. I was very well pleased with how my day went :) Here are some pictures from today:

^I mean...really? Perfect.

^"The Little Craft Show" was held right here in Fayetteville, AR in a church called "The Vintage Fellowship" (again, really? how cute). It was so much fun to see all the unique crafts that these vendors brought in to share with the town. I even met a local blogger, follow her here. There was free coffee and even a photobooth! Such a fun & unique way to spend the day.

^We took a few cute pictures in the photobooth they had at the craft show. They wont be available until later this week, but I cant wait to see them!

^After "The Little Craft Show," we headed over to a small, hidden vintage boutique a few minutes down the road called "Vintage Violet". Such beautiful stuff in there! I was so tempted to get a tan lace scarf. Its unfortunate to be in a place with all these amazing vintage shops when your bank account is running dry!

Later that night we went out for sushi at our favorite place: Tokyo! It was delicious. When we told them it was my birthday, they asked for an ID to prove it! Thats a first.

Our night concluded with cupcakes from the Fayetteville Square, a movie night, and the engagement of one of my very best friends. I'd say it was a good day.