April's Agenda

helloooo :) I cannot believe that tomorrow is April 1st! Where has 2012 gone? Mike and I are planning on tackling some projects this month...let's hope we can get them accomplished!

First, we would love to finish the paint touch-ups on our hallway :)

Second, we would love to finish our bathroom! Mike has applied the joint compound onto the walls which gives the illusion that my brother-in-law describes as clouds :)

In order to finish the bathroom, we must sand the walls, paint {our color is called 'red delicious'}, add some wall fixtures and decor, and...

remove this dreaded glass shower door! Thankfully, this is an easy fix :) {however i will miss my full-size mirror :/}

We are still searching for the perfect shower curtain..

As for the outside of our house, I say that it is almost time to plant flowers and spruce up the landscaping :) 

This is my idea of FUN landscaping

:D It looks sooo magical! I love it...yet, Mike doesn't quite agree :( 

SOOO... this will probably be more our style

Good 'ol shrubs and a patch of colorful flowers {by the way, i love this house}

Keep following our progress as I'm sure I will be providing some before & afters :) 

p.s. a little goal i'm hoping to accomplish:

finding the perfect spring/summer shade of polish. yay for coupons! 

have a happy friday!

my life as of late.

braces day #1

my sister's bridal shower

flowers from the hubs

lil sis getting married

emerald isle<3

north carolina

forever..

lunch

puppy love

hiking

braces day #16

this quarter is gonna be a doozy

have a lovely week, friends!

eye-catching.

Thanks to Pinterest, it is sooo easy to get caught up in "I want, I want, I want.." especially when looking through the women's apparel section! (eek..my weakness!)  As I was perusing around on Pinterest tonight, I came up with a list of items that I absolutely LOVE...and would be ecstatic to get my hands on them.  Without further ado...

 

1. Marc Jacobs bag. He is my favorite! 

2. Love the contrast of the nude and neon colors! 

3. Necklace to dress up an outfit or make it more casual!

4. Perfect work skirt!

5. Great date dress :)

6. Do I need to say more? ;)

7. Definitely eye-catching.

8. Unique rug that would go great in our kitchen when finished!

9. LOVE these ruffly sheer curtains. Need them!

Hope you have some items in mind that you would love to get your hands on as well!  :)

God Bless!

promises i made.

On December 31, 2011, I was driving to Pennsylvania from Ohio, which gave me 4.5 hours to think.  I was daydreaming of the things that 2012 would bring me.  I prayed that it would be a year of change--for me.  I wanted to improve in every aspect--physically, mentally, emotionally, and most importantly, spiritually.  Today, on March 3, 2012, I can proudly say that I have made strides in those four areas.

physically: I have been working out 3 times a week (legs, arms, legs) with my friends, Liesi, Stuart, and occassionally my husband ;) My goal this year was to get back down to my target weight and work on toning up.  I am back down to my weight of 120 and have already noticed results after working out for 3 weeks.  Michael & I are going to NC for our 1 year anniversary...so I need that beach body! :)

My whole life I have wanted braces!  Growing up, my parents couldn't afford braces for me, so at 22 years old, I am finally getting braces!  Having my teeth fixed will more than boost my confidence and lessen the insecurity that I have with them! Wednesday, the 7th, will be the BIG day! Prayers for little pain will be appreciated! ;)

mentally: I started my master's degree at the beginning of January and I have been loving every minute of it!  My degree is clinical counseling and it looks like I will be in the program anywhere from 2-2.5 years.  Graduate school has definitely challenged me in ways that I have never been throughout my education tenure.  It's such a great blessing to be given an opportunity like this.  :)

emotionally: Unfortunately, I am a "feelings" person when it's all said and done.  Within circumstances, I am the one to say, "...but I "feel"..." even though I know that the truth is far from what I "feel".  I realize more than ever that it is crucial to stop relying on feelings and begin to act upon what I hold to be true...which ties in with my relationship to God.  When it seems as though the world is crumbling around me, I wonder if God cares because I don't necessarily "feel" God; however, I KNOW without a doubt, that God is always there!

spiritually: My journey with God is ever-changing.  As I mentioned above, 2012 has brought about maturity in my spiritual life.  I am discovering much about God.  Throughout the 8 months of our marriage, God has taught both Michael & I that it is always best to put everything into His hands and to let HIM go before us!  He knows what is best for us, and if we continue to seek, we shall find! 

I am so happy to say that I have stuck with my promises for the first 3 months.  Here's to the next 9...!

blessings<3