A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

As I flipped through my calendar this morning, it hit me. 

The first month of 2012 is almost in the books. Where has the time gone? I swear January 1st seems like yesterday and we were all making goals and resolutions for the new year. Let's please not talk about how those are going for this girl. 

However, one of my goals for this year was to document more...journal, blog, take pictures, do anything that will help me remember where I've been and what I've done. The older I get the more I realize that I'm blessed to do a lot of one-of-a-kind experiences and so often I have nothing to show for it. And as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. 

Here are a few shots I've captured over the last week. 

NASCAR Preview at Charlotte Convention Center 1.21.12.

Jilson Baby Shower 1.21.12.

Venti Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte at 6am 1.24.12.

Commercial Shoot at shop 1.24.12.

Happy New Year 2012

Hellllllo 2012! Here's to a year full of laughter, love, and happiness. 

My New Years Eve: sushi, mimosas, pjs, Target shopping, watching the ball drop and many laughs with my best friend. Perfect ending to 2011 and beginning to 2012.

How did you ring in the new year? 

xo.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. {Isaiah 9:6}

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday, filled with lots of love and joy. Presents, family time, lunch, parade watching, and 3-mile walk with Dad have made up my day so far.. now it's time to pack for a couple days at the beach. So excited to get away before returning to the daily routine! 

Did Santa bring you anything good? 

xo.

fill in the blank friday

Happy Friday! Another work week is almost complete and the weekend fun is right around the corner. With lots of activities planned and final holiday touches to complete, I can hardly wait. 

Today, I'm linking up with Lauren at The Little Things We Do for Fill in the Blank Friday...

1. My most favorite "little thing" is... {whew, this is a hard one since I'm all about the little things} to receive a hand written letter in the mail. I'm a dork when it comes to getting snail mail. 

2. I'd give anything to... achieve my dreams and wake up everyday knowing only good awaits.

3. I can't believe... there are only nine, let me repeat, NINE more days until Christmas! Lots of presents are left to be bought and wrapped. Time to finish it up this weekend so I can enjoy the true reason for the season.  

4. The one thing I'd like to achieve today is... put a smile on someone else's face. Happiness comes from helping others.

5. The last thing I want to do today is... clean. My grandma is coming to visit for the holidays and the house must be cleaned. {ps: this will be pushed off until tomorrow}

6. If I were writing my own blank today, it would say... my favorite Christmas cd is... and to answer the question, mine would be NSYNC's holiday album. A little Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays can make this girl smile on cue.

7. My favorite candle scent is... Yankee Candle's Christmas Cookies. If y'all have not smelled its deliciousness, you are missing out. Who doesn't love to smell sugar cookies at the holidays?

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend! Anything fun planned? 

xo.

Low Key Weekend

This weekend was low key but sometimes those are the best kind to have...

- sleeping in for the first time in weeks

- Kannapolis Christmas Light Parade

- cleaning bedroom and bathroom

- spending way to much time on Pinterest (officially addicted)

- studying for my last two finals of this semester

- Sunday morning church

- 3 mile walk with my Dad

- more studying

- watching made-for-tv Christmas movie

The Gem Theatre {downtown Kannapolis}

How was your weekend? 

xo.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas

Happy Hump Day! 
The start of this week has been overwhelmingly busy with less than two weeks in the fall semester. Three finals, three tests, one presentation, and one project stand in my way. {eekkk!}Christmas break, please oh please come quickly. 
My frequent study breaks consist of Twitter and my newest addiction, Pinterest. Isn't it great?! I'm linking up with The Vintage Apple for "Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesdays" with some simple holiday gift wrapping ideas. The holidays have officially arrived. 

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Do you have any holiday gift wrapping ideas? Do you wrap simple or fancy? 

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Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Happy {belated} Thanksgiving, y'all! 

Sorry I'm a day late but my parents and I traveled to Virginia to spend the holiday with my grandma. Such a wonderful couple of days to turn off the computer and enjoy family time.

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In today's culture where Christmas comes right after Halloween, I believe it is very important to take time to remember Thanksgiving. Throughout the year, life is crazy busy and while I don't thank God enough for all the blessings in my life, this fourth Thursday of November allows me to take a moment and reflect. Below are just a few things I'm thankful for.

- God and His enduring love and grace

- my family who loves and supports me

- friends who are always there

- a job that I love waking up to everyday

- coworkers who make work enjoyable

- a roof over my head and food on the table

- clothes, sports, music and technology

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 9:1

What are you thankful for this year? How did you spend Thanksgiving?