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Today's topic is what's going on inside my crazy OCD head! It's something that I enjoy and I feel like I can save money with.  

THRIFT SHOPPING

I started thrifting my sophomore year of high school and I had no idea what it would mean for my life. I would check the local thrift stores back home usually once a week and that was that. It was just something fun that I could do to pass the time before work.

Then, through high school and college it was something that was SOOO much fun for me. I bought lots of neat things that I would take home and decorate with or wear and people would always comment on what I had. I would be so proud when I had only paid $1.00 or .50 cents for something. 

Now, it's something fun for me to do to de-stress. Hence the above picture. 

I remember taking a WinterSession class @ Ole Miss last year and I wrote a paper about thrift shopping. My teacher loved it and wanted me to send a copy to a certain department to put on their website about recycling. I just couldn't bring myself to do it but I do feel that it is a great way to re-use things and not spend as much money in the process.

Just a few of my purchases, over many years.

today's puchases- Banana Republic shoes, re-done mirror (i spray painted black) and a new pillow for my couch. :)

 The Deviled Egg Costume! :)

My antique chifferobe. My daddy picked this up from a Craigslist purchase. I added the fabric and such...

Old coke trays for finger nail polish. love this.

My $3.00 BCBG shoes. :)

YardSale finds.

Make-up brush holder or a flower vase... 

Red Mantle Frame

A cheese grater makes a wonderful earring holder!

i've gotten tons of clothes, decor items and lots of killed time.


Oh, so worth it!

Monday Madness :)

Hello, friends!

It's Monday.. How has it been for you? My kiddos were pretty good today so my day went fairly well. I'm really having a better outlook on teaching and I pray that day by day I will grow to LOVE every second of what I am doing. :)

This weekend was oh, so much fun. I got to see friends whom I've not seen in many forevers, and that was nice. Went to a haunted "castle" and got to  run and act a fool with the monsters, crazy people, and the friends! 

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Saturday was game day and oh, it wasn't pretty. I went to the GROVE and then left before the game because a sinus infection didn't want to sit out in the air for the game. Praise the Lord! :)

Grovin' was fun as usual. We never lose a party, remember? 

Oh, Em! I miss thee!

Whitney! Can't believe your engaged. We had some great times @ Ole Miss!

Just the walk of champions! So much fun!! Go Rebs!

Just because my heart smiles...

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Sunday, was Family time.

Went to church, kept the baby nursery, and then had 2 wedding showers for cousins. 

Can't wait for their weddings. So happy for them!

We went simple but it was so cute. 

Hoping for a wonderful week! 

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ABC's of Me! :)

I hate neglecting this little stress reliever of mine. Life is just so busy and all over the place right now. 

Don't get me wrong, I love every minute of it but its just a "season of life" that I am going to have to figure out. Know what's beautiful though? God knew exactly what I would feel and he already has it all worked out for his good!

Now, that puts a smile on my face!

Just for fun!

A. Age: 22

B. Bed size: A Full Size bed. It's just what I'm used to. Guess when I get older I'll upgrade but until then... :)

C. Chore that you hate: Dusting. Yuck! Who wants to wipe something gross off of furniture. Yes, I know its necessary but it doesn't help my feelings about it.

D. Dogs: My favorite Animal. How sweet are they? Especially this little fuzzy butt! :)

E. Essential start to your day: Music in the mornings. I usually take a shower and then turn on the country music. Some days, every time I turn it on its the same song. Now, THAT freaks me out!

F. Favorite color: I love aqua, pink, and turquoise.  Such a girly-girl! :)

G. Gold or Silver: Silver. I for SURE want a silver wedding and engagement ring but Gold costume jewelry is fun these days. 

H. Height: 5'1. Yes, I'm short. Don't remind me. 

I. Instruments you play: Well, I played Flute for what seems like forever but now, not even sure I could play a note.

J. Job title: 1st Grade Teacher, nose-wiper, Noise-controller, counselor, mother, father, nurse, librarian.. Must I go on. 

K. Kids: Are my absolute favorite thing about this earth. I believe God created kids to show the best of ourselves. I can't wait to have a house full!

L. Live: Mississippi is where I live. I love to LIVE. LIFE. LOUD!

M. Mother’s name: Donna. (Daw-na) in a Boston Accent. That's fun!

N. Nicknames: Ellepea, LP, lil pat, Punkin, (thanks, dad). Lots of fun little names. 

O. Overnight hospital stays: Plenty when I was younger. I was a preemie so that explains that. None recently.

P. Pet peeves: When people leave 2-5 seconds left on the microwave and make noises with their mouths.

Q. Quote from a movie: "You is Smart, You is Kind, You is Important". Ah! That movie was wonderful! 

R. Right or left handed: Right Hand! 

S. Siblings: One brother, Adam.  We kinda like each other. :)

U. Ultimate Vacation: Oh, Cabo. I will go there one day. 

V. Vegetable you hate: Butterbeans. Yuck.

W. What makes you run late: I don't plan anything before the moment of. I need to work on that. Maybe later!

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Teeth, broken arm from falling off of a bull-dozer. So crazy! , lungs when I have bronchitis, and probably lots more. I'm kinda accident prone. 

Y. Yummy food that you make: I love sausage/cream cheese crescent rolls. So good! Brownies. Let's just say "Paula Deen" isn't in me. 

Z. Zoo animal: Favorite= Zebra! They are adorable. 

Thanks for this idea, Lindsee. :)

Such a fun way to blog about ourselves. 

First Days.

Hey Friends!

I'm still alive.. barely. I have been so busy with In-Teacher Service and getting my room prepared that the blog has fell by the wayside. Promise I'll be back soon. :)

I had my FIRST open house tonight and I am so excited about what the year holds. My parents/students were so sweet and seem very helpful and excited about me being their teacher. I am stressed but honestly I am so excited that I can't be super nervous right now. I know that God has me in the right place and that he will help me get through these first weeks. I'm so excited so stay tuned to see how it goes.

My "firsties" come Thursday, so I am sure that there will be a blog post about my 1st day! :)

Hope you are having the times of your life. 

Just a few of my favorites right now. 

I love my door and my morning chart! :) 

Alumni Brick @ Ole Miss! So proud!

Simple Things



Life is made up of things that are uplifting and things that bring us down. God makes this world go around and he knows exactly what is happening. :)

{Simple things that I enjoy:}

Going to eat with the brother and his girlfriend.

Knowing  what my mama is thinking without her saying a word.

Yard Sales and Craigslist

Reminiscing with stories from our younger years. One of my favorite things to do.

A smile from a stranger.

On another note...

She's the one on the left. :)

I'm broken tonight- The sweetest assistant that I ever worked with, Ms. Jo Lewis, found out today that she has Stage 4 Liver Cancer. Not only is she young, but she also has a precious baby girl.

Ms. Jo always had a smile on her face and we loved talking about shopping, her going back to school, and all the life experiences that she had. She has so many people praying for her and I just know that God CAN heal her.

Please, if you believe, send us prayers for her. She deserves every one of them.

Life is simple. It's the simple things in life that are fun, and mean something. The news about her has shown me that life is precious and we should be thankful for everyday that we live.

Simple.

It's Thursday! :)
I'm having iPhone problems so hopefully those will be fixed soon... Not fun @ all.


It's the simple things in life that make me happy...


--Jewelry, especially bracelets make me a happy girl!


-- sweet tea! Ahh! Could there be anything more Southern.


--getting mail. I absolutely love getting emails, snail-mail, or just a simple note.
if you want to send me something, email me. ha! 


--thrift shopping. it's so much fun.


--pinterest. seriously, I have a blast on there!


Hope you have a SIMPLE and sweet Thursday! :)


and just because I love this picture! :)

Waiting on Mr. Right vs. Found Mr. Right