5 things I hope to do

one// I hope to one day soon start doing some small photography things on the side. While I have a long ways to go, I feel like every day I am learning something new and getting better and better. Practice make perfect, as the old saying goes. I have said it before but I don't think I will run out of people to practice on. I love photographing babies, so if you want some free photos I will do some for the practice :)

two// I want to homeschool Nora at least through elementary school. I feel like we could do so much and I already have ideas of fun ways to learn so many new things. I enjoyed being home-schooled and as I look back on it I value it even more. I hope that I can teach Nora so many new things and help her read, count, and explore the wide world around her.

three// I would really like to create a beautiful master bedroom for Ryan and I. Everywhere we have lived thus far has had a tiny bedroom and I just haven't felt that decorating it was a valuable use of my money. One day when we are slightly more settled I have so many wonderful ideas that I'd love to bring to life.

four// I hope that one day we can take Nora on some pretty great adventures around the world. We will hit up Disney World, but I'd like to show her what it's like to explore other countries. I want to take her and Ryan on a zip-line through the rainforest in Costa Rica, and to see the howling monkeys and other magnificent wildlife. 

five// I'd really love to write my own cookbook, compiled with my favorite creations and best dishes. I love to cook and create in the kitchen and I think it would be absolutely amazing to have something that I have written published. Cookbooks these days are a dime a dozen but I still think it would be pretty awesome. Maybe I'll write it and sell it for charity. 

Here's to a mini bucket list. One that I hope to check off long before I ever start thinking about kicking the bucket. Oh, and while we are on the subject of the world's cutest baby. I figured it wouldn't be blog worthy if I didn't include some absolutely adorable pictures that I took today.

7 Questions? Link UP!

So I decided it would be a cool idea to link up for something totally different today with Gentry Lee for the 7 questions link up!


I realized after answering the questions, I am extremely indecisive and so I apologize in advance, but at least you get to see that side of me?

So here go guys! Grab the button, and the questions and join the link up too!


Funny PHOTO!
Yes, this is my dog Sox! He is a regular star around here. Today he makes the funny photo for world's messiest rice eater. Seriously Sox? Do you have to sling rice two feet in the air?

1. It's the first day of August- Are you savoring the Summer or ready to jump into Fall?
This is a tough question. I love summer and soaking up the sun, but sometimes I would rather it NOT be 100 degrees outside, If 'na wa I mean? {that is slang for "if you know what I mean"}. I think I need one more month of pool times!

2. You need a quick and healthy meal, what do you make?
Black Bean Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries! My fav, Fast, and healthy!

3. You're at the mall, how do you shop?
I head straight for my favorite stores and browse. Then find the store with the best picks that season and buy it all! {Gap, Loft, Old Navy}

4. Would you rather buy a new house or renovate an old one?
Oh gosh! I would really want to renovate an old one to get the charm and to be able to put some cool touches to it, but I love some of the new homes too! I guess renovate if I had unlimited $$$!


5. Long hair or short hair?
I like super long hair, or pretty short hair.
I have had both recently because I cut my hair for locks of love.

6. Who is your oldest (not by age) friend?
My oldest friend is actually now my cousin by marriage and is also getting married this Saturday!! WooP WooP!! :) We became best buds when we played basketball together in middle school and we have stuck together ever since!

7. What is your favorite blog- currently?
This is a super tough question, but I guess I am really loving Jennifer over at One43 Blog
She is seriously so sweet, genuine, and I have made every recipe she has posted and they are all fabulous! She also is a really great yard sale shopper! You would be missing out to not be blogging buds with her!

Who is this Girl?

I am linking up with From Mrs. To Moma for a Blogger 411! I hope you learn some new about me today or become my new friend all together! Stay awhile! 

 How long have you been blogging? And what got you started on blogging? 
I have been blogging since the beginning of the year, so for a little over 7 months. I just up and decided it would be fun. I had no clue what I was doing and still don't most days. But I sure do love it!


Did you go to college? If so where, and what did you study?
I went to North Carolina State University and studied Business Administration and Supply Chain and Accounting. I am a proud member of the wolfpack!



Where have you traveled?
I have been to a lot of places I feel like. I love to travel and can't wait to do more one day.
My list so far {out side of US states is}: Mexico, Bahamas, Costa Rica, & Dominican Republic

What is something you enjoy to do when you have me time?
I love to take baths. I like to soak until I am pruned, and anytime I get me time, that is normally where you can find me. 


If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree to one store, which store would it be?
If I could have a huge shopping spree like that, I would certainly go to a furniture store! I want one of those awesomely huge sectionals for a family and a big family dinner table that makes everyone want to eat together.

What day would you love to relive again?
I would love to relive the fun and excitement of our wedding day. I love weddings, so sometimes I wish I could go back and just relive it.

{Terri Gettler Photography}

If your life was turned into a movie... what actor would play you?
Sandra Bullock for sure! She is way good looking and has brown hair! I mean what better way to portray me right? haha ;)



What are the jobs you had in high school/college/the early years?
Well I am still in the early years I guess, but...
Chick-fil-A: age 15-19
A Bakery : age 19-20
Insurance: age 21

This was me and Ryan Going to Senior Prom! Check us out! haha

If you could travel anywhere in the world, all expenses paid, where would you go?
As long as it is for 2 weeks with blue waters, white sand and good food I am completely happy!

This is us now, with out our dog Sox!

Where do you see your life 5 years from now?
Five years from now I want to have at least one little munchkin running around and hopefully another on the way! :) Basically I want a family five years from now!




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Today is Mine and Ryan's two year wedding anniversary! 
I am going to post all about our wonderful day and a mushygushy post tomorrow!
But for now, it has been a wonderful two years!
<3

Silly, Quirky Confessions

So I was thinking that you might like to get to know me even better!
And what better way is there to do that than for me to "confess" to you some little secrets.
They are mostly funny and some well slightly embarrassing but I trust that you enjoy these that is why I share.

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I am obsessed with HGTV.
I will watch every show on that channel even yard crashers {even though I think it is silly}.
My favorite show is house hunters. Sometimes I will watch it back to back to back... oops

I can't spell!

Every time I type recipe, I spell it recipie!

I used to spell does, dose. Yeah, pretty bad right?

Ever since our friends threw an end of the year dance party I have been hooked on Dubstep.
{If you haven't heard of it, it is basically top 20 songs remixed with a better beat and some cool sounds!!}
I also have regular solo dance parties to this music while I am cooking, driving, getting ready, etc... do you have a mental picture yet?

My running shoes... THEY SMELL.

I have to soak them in Oxy Clean regularly to get the smell out. 
I don't know why they smell, but everything I have tried does not work.

I have an obsession with vacuuming.
When we lived in an apartment with carpet, I would vacuum anywhere from 3-5 times a week!
I just love to see the canister full of dirt! Then I know my floors are super clean!

I talk to other drivers. 

I tell them what they are doing wrong,

 how little I think of their skills, and sometimes I ask them if they got their license at K-Mart. 

 sorry if that was every you ... ;)

I am semi-repulsed/grossed out by the movies ever since I read an article about what scientists found when they did a culture of the seats. {YUCK!} 

Now I will only go to really expensive fancy ones. 

Bummer right? 

I am a terrible story teller. 

If it weren't for my husband, my jokes would make no sense, my stories would leave people completely confused, and well I would probably still be trying to tell stories. 

So those are just a few of my quirky confessions. 

I hope you don't judge me, just find me all the more interesting. Right? 

Ok, so maybe not but lets hope.

We all have those things that makes us uniquely you!

What are your quirky confessions?

Seven for Seven

Hey Guys! Im linking up with Shane at Whispering Sweet Nothings for this blog.

So here it goes!

Im going to stick with my "honesty is the best policy" policy.

Enjoy!

pride

seven great things in your life.

1. I have the best husband in the world by my side.

2. I am a member of the NCSU wolfpack and couldn't be prouder!

3. My parents are the most supportive and wise people I know.

4. I should graduate Magna Cum Laude in May.

5. I have my little doggie Sox who is the cutest, funniest dog in the world.

6. I am a pretty good cook and baker {not gonna lie}.

7. My little brother and my best friend

envy

seven things you lack and covet

1. Sleep. {im always coveting more}

2. The Iphone 4s

3. Kim Kardashian's hair {i said i would be honest}

4. Square footage. {our apartment is kinda tiny}

5. Motivation

6. A job for when I graduate.
7. Free time

wrath

seven things that make you angry

1. When people pull out in front of me then drive slow.

2. People who act like they are better than others.

3. Being Ignored.

4. My Blackberry

5. When you are working and a customer tell you to smile. 

6. People who cut in long lines.

7. When I make a B

sloth

seven things that you neglect to do.

1. Fold the Laundry

2. Do the dishes by hand

3. Change out of pajamas on Saturdays.

4. Finish the novel I started over Christmas

5.  Iron shirts until I want to wear them

6. Always have faith that God is in control.

7.Check voice mails.

greed

seven worldly material desires.

1. A 3 story townhouse 

2. A fancy kitchen

3. a JCrew wardrobe

4. A tropical vacation {soon}

5. A JPK purse

6. A huge bath tub

7. 10 target swimsuits

gluttony

seven guilty pleasures.

1. Watching anything Kardashian

2. Excessive amounts of coffee.

3. Designer Jeans

4. Candles 

5. whipped honey from Trader Joe's

6. Licking the bowl with cake batter

7. Naps

lust

seven things you love about love

1. Hugs.

2. Date Night.

3. Pillow Talk.

   4. All the cards and letters you collect from your years together.

5. Snuggling.

6. Movie Night {at home, I hate the theater}.

7. Trying harder to be the best for each other.

Introduction!

Hey there! Well, this is my first blog posting ever, and although I'd like to think it will be read by many, that may be wishful thinking. I decided to take up blogging, which may be more for my enjoyment and growth than for anyone else. Let me start by telling you a little about who I am, and why you may enjoy reading my blog.

The first and most important thing to know about me is that I would be nothing without the love and grace of Jesus Christ. I grew up in a wonderful Christian household, where God was always the center and my parents desired nothing more than for me to love and worship Christ. I saw their faith and dug into the Bible to begin a relationship with Christ all of my own. 

The second thing you should know is that Ryan, my husband, is second, only to Christ, in my life. We were married in July of 2010, and it was the best day of my life. We were high school sweethearts, and after four and a half years of dating, he went to my father and asked if we could get married. I will try to randomly share pictures and moments from our wedding and all the fun stories of dating. All my life I have dreamed of being a supportive wife and loving mother. I am working on the wife part, but the mother part can wait for a bit :)

Now that you know about the two most important relationships in my life, I'll list some more interesting things about me that you can look forward to reading about in the posts to follow.

1. Ryan and I adopted the cutest dog ever in May of 2011. His name is Sox!

2. I love to cook and bake yummy dinners and desserts.

3. In addition to baking, I love to decorate cakes, and I have done a few wedding cakes.

4. I love making our tiny apartment feel like home, and can't wait to get our first home that I can decorate and paint, etc.

5. I am studying business administration, concentrating in supply chain, and minoring in accounting. (whew that is a lot to say) In May you can expect to see my graduation post!!

6. I enjoy running, and ran my first 1/2 marathon this past November (2011) in 2 hrs and 12 min.

7. I LOVE to travel and can't wait to travel more (when we have the $). I have been to about 20 different states, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, and Mexico.

Seven is a good number, so I'll stop there, but there is much more I am sure.