Blogtember {day three}

Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered.

I was never really given any advice that really struck a chord with me when I was in school and growing up. In the past three years though, I learned a lot.

I learned that people are mean, like really mean, and mainly behind your back.

And, it sucks.

{via pinterest}

It sucks to know that you're trying your very hardest
and people still complain about you to your boss' boss.
Of course, you're going to make a mistake. You're human!!

  {via uk craft blog}

So, to all my fellow optimists and believers that there is good in everyone, don't let the mean people get you down. They're not worth it.

 

{via pinterest}

 

{via pinterest}

Choose to live your life.
Choose to do your best, whether or not someone agrees with what "your best" is.
But, most importantly, choose to be happy doing it!

{via pinterest}

Blogtember {day two}

If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do?

This is such a hard questions to answer because there are so many different things I would love to do if I could pause my current life. None of them are particularly exotic or life changing, but I would love to say that I had done them.

open a bakery or at least sell the sweets I make
...if only I looked like this when I made them...

 {via the fancy}

...unfortunately, I tend to look like this...

write a book & get it published

 {via tricia goyer}

travel

 {via glo holiday}

plan events

 {via pictures quotes}

Your Creativity Has to Go Somewhere!

My in-laws were in town over the long weekend, and we explored Nashville and the surrounding areas. It was a lot of fun - we went downtown, got pedicures while the boys were on a brewery tour, hung out at my parents' pool, toured Murfreesboro & Franklin, & visited Arrington Vineyards.

Did I take any pictures?

Of course not.

But, by the time Monday was coming to a close, I was itching to do something - go shopping or make something. I was sitting at my parents' place and just felt like I needed to do something before I went stir crazy. So, I opened up my pinterest app on my phone and immediately started flipping through my boards until I found this.

{via the effortless chic}

My reaction was that it was simple and quick to make. I realized that I wouldn't need many extra supplies and so I set off for JoAnn's. When I got there, I picked up the seafoam green paper and the rose gold/bronze paper, a bottle of white acrylic paint, foam heart stickers, and a wood frame.

Put 'em all together with glue dots and what do you get?

A finished project in 30 minutes!

 

If I was any good at cutting a straight line, my background paper would look a little neater around the edges, but that's okay because it's awesome and appeased my need to create.

When I finished my little project, my mom made a good point. She said that since I'm not teaching anymore I have to put my creative energy into something else, and I think she's right! I've been painting and creating up a storm in the last month!!

Now...where to put this...

Happy Blogtember! {day one}

Happy September, all!

I can't believe it's already here, and I'm so excited.
I love every season for different reasons, but I love Fall because the leaves begin changing colors and TV shows are back.
I love September this year because I'm having professional pictures taken of Mr. GrapeJuice & I in two weeks and I'm doing a daily blog link up called "Blogtember" hosted by Jenni @ Story of My Life to get back into the swing of blogging this fall.

Here's a little bit about Blogtember:
There are no rules.
There's a link up option at the bottom of each day's post.
Posting of other content is encouraged.
Jenni would love if you'd include the button she made. {like I did above}
And, if you visit her blog, Jenni has already created all the topics for the month!

It's fool proof!

Today: Describe where or what you come from - the people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.

I am who I am because of these people!
{mom. dad, sister}

& this little dude too.
{brother}

I also had some help figuring out who I am thanks to these ladies too!

Grade School Girls

 
High School Ladies

Besties For Life

Oh, and this guy's pretty important in my life too!

I spent most of my life growing up in Nashville & that's where I still live.

{via tennessean}

I was born in Jackson, TN though and lived there until I was 7.

The only bone I ever broke was my collarbone by falling off a jungle gym my dad made.

 

I have had four eye surgeries.

 

I loved to play dress up!

And, finally, this trip to Disney World changed my life!

 

Sunday Social {summer edition}

What was your favorite trip/vacation/activity this summer?

I didn't get to go anywhere this summer, but I loved when my friend Lindsey came to visit.

What was your favorite outfit look/clothing item of the summer?

Bright colors. Bright colors. Bright colors.

{via the berry}

What is one thing you wish you'd gotten to do this summer?

I wish I'd gotten to move or at least visited the Wilmington area.

{via wilmington nc homes}

What was your favorite song of the summer?

"I Love It" - Icona Pop

&

"Best Song Ever" - One Direction

What was your favorite movie/TV show of the summer?