Can I talk about my feelings today? My emotions. My inner thoughts. My random mind. Okay, thanks for saying yes.
Attonished: I have stuck to exercising the last 6 out of 7 days. I know, I can't believe it either! T25 is kicking my behind along with a couple of Physique 57 sessions. I haven't eaten fast food in one week, except for Chi-fil-A nuggets (no waffle fries). I feel better, have more energy and am sleeping better at night. I told you guys...NO MORE EXCUSES. I think I pulled a muscle in my gluteus maximus. Is this a sign of working hard or that my form is a hot mess? I am going with the latter.
Overjoyed: I get to see my best friends from college on Saturday. These girls are not only my friends, they are an extension of my family. I love them to the moon and back. When we all get together it's as if zero time has passed. I have a feeling it's going to be one of those nights.
Nervous: Oh, I don't know, maybe it was 6 months ago when I told you guys that I was going to the orthodontist about Invisalign. Well, I chickened out and never went through with it. After a RUDE comment about my "vampire teeth" on Instagram a few weeks ago, I decided that it's time to get my chops fixed once and for all. (Note: this jerk isn't the reason I am getting them.) I have had a HUGE self confidence issue with my teeth for years and am fully aware that they are crooked and stick out like a sore thumb. I am going today to get my impressions and x-rays. Hopefully I will have my first tray within the next few weeks. I cannot wait to have a new set of pearly whites, but so anxious about the dent it's going to make in my bank account and how much it's going to hurt.
Confused: How do people have 15K+ Instagram followers? I get it when it comes to famous people, businesses and huge bloggers, but how on Earth did some of these people get this many followers? I know they didn't pay for them. They get the "likes". I am curious, do you read blogs from Instagram? Find new places and products on there? Do you think this is how blogging success is measured now? It seems that the more followers you have the more opportunities you get offered. I am still trying to wrap my brain around it.
Indecisive: I am finally going into the salon on Thursday. It's been over three months since my last cut or color. I am sure you aren't surprised since my roots are out of control. I am on the fence on what I want to do with my locks. Part of me is saying, "CHOP IT" the other part says,"You'll miss it". Then comes the coloring side of things. Should I stay summer blonde or go toward my natural color? Hmmmmmm. The decisions we have to make as women. It's rough and complicated stuff.
Bamboozled: Mother nature is playing tricks on us here in Texas. One day we are getting freeze warnings and then three days later we are back to 80 degrees. No wonder so many people are sick. Come on, I thought we finally hit fall and were well past anything above the 75 degrees mark.
Grateful: This might sound so cliche, but I had to say it since we are on the topic of emotions. I am truly thankful for every single person that reads this blog. I swear I want to quit numerous times a month, but each night I pray asking God if this is His will for me. He seems to answer by faithfully sending you to me each day. I mean it. The comments, emails, friendships, random opportunities and loyalty that so many of you send my way every day are what keep me chugging along. Without you I would not show up on the daily. I just don't say it enough. Thank you.
Meagan from Because of Jackie is someone I would like for you to meet, if you haven't already. Her wit, charm, sense of style, personal journeys and how she makes you feel after leaving her blog is one in a million. I am not just saying this, but Meagan is one of my favorites reads. Maybe it's because we have so much in common, but I think it's because I feel like I am having lunch with a friend over the internet when I stop by her blog.
She has one of the best "about me" sections I have read and spills on the meaning behind Because of Jackie. Another best in my opinion, her take on marriage. Oh my word. Even if you aren't married, stop what you doing and go read this post then come right back. Okay, glad you are back. It was phenomenal, right? I related to every single sentence she wrote. See, I told you it's like having lunch with your BFF. Meagan has also written a how-to ebook guide about starting and running a successful blog. You guys need to check it out. It's always refreshing to get ideas and additional insight from other bloggers. Want to get to know Meagan even more? Of course you do! She opens up in this post and really let's us peek at who this gorgeous and stylish women is behind the blog. You guys, she is a doll, military wife, mom, amazingly talented, style rock star, sweet as pie, genuine to the core and someone I would love to be next door neighbors with. Make sure to stop by Because of Jackie and tell Meagan I sent you. I bet you a million bucks you will be hooked and reading her posts for the next hour or so. Enjoy!
Overjoyed: I get to see my best friends from college on Saturday. These girls are not only my friends, they are an extension of my family. I love them to the moon and back. When we all get together it's as if zero time has passed. I have a feeling it's going to be one of those nights.
Nervous: Oh, I don't know, maybe it was 6 months ago when I told you guys that I was going to the orthodontist about Invisalign. Well, I chickened out and never went through with it. After a RUDE comment about my "vampire teeth" on Instagram a few weeks ago, I decided that it's time to get my chops fixed once and for all. (Note: this jerk isn't the reason I am getting them.) I have had a HUGE self confidence issue with my teeth for years and am fully aware that they are crooked and stick out like a sore thumb. I am going today to get my impressions and x-rays. Hopefully I will have my first tray within the next few weeks. I cannot wait to have a new set of pearly whites, but so anxious about the dent it's going to make in my bank account and how much it's going to hurt.
Confused: How do people have 15K+ Instagram followers? I get it when it comes to famous people, businesses and huge bloggers, but how on Earth did some of these people get this many followers? I know they didn't pay for them. They get the "likes". I am curious, do you read blogs from Instagram? Find new places and products on there? Do you think this is how blogging success is measured now? It seems that the more followers you have the more opportunities you get offered. I am still trying to wrap my brain around it.
Indecisive: I am finally going into the salon on Thursday. It's been over three months since my last cut or color. I am sure you aren't surprised since my roots are out of control. I am on the fence on what I want to do with my locks. Part of me is saying, "CHOP IT" the other part says,"You'll miss it". Then comes the coloring side of things. Should I stay summer blonde or go toward my natural color? Hmmmmmm. The decisions we have to make as women. It's rough and complicated stuff.
Bamboozled: Mother nature is playing tricks on us here in Texas. One day we are getting freeze warnings and then three days later we are back to 80 degrees. No wonder so many people are sick. Come on, I thought we finally hit fall and were well past anything above the 75 degrees mark.
Grateful: This might sound so cliche, but I had to say it since we are on the topic of emotions. I am truly thankful for every single person that reads this blog. I swear I want to quit numerous times a month, but each night I pray asking God if this is His will for me. He seems to answer by faithfully sending you to me each day. I mean it. The comments, emails, friendships, random opportunities and loyalty that so many of you send my way every day are what keep me chugging along. Without you I would not show up on the daily. I just don't say it enough. Thank you.
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Meagan from Because of Jackie is someone I would like for you to meet, if you haven't already. Her wit, charm, sense of style, personal journeys and how she makes you feel after leaving her blog is one in a million. I am not just saying this, but Meagan is one of my favorites reads. Maybe it's because we have so much in common, but I think it's because I feel like I am having lunch with a friend over the internet when I stop by her blog.
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