tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36754844859014629652024-03-04T20:05:04.554-08:00Living The DreamDreams come in all different shapes and sizes, especially the ones in my lifeStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-91313674085778963432014-04-30T21:23:00.004-07:002014-04-30T21:30:55.171-07:00Where Did The Time Go?<div style="text-align: center;">
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I graduated last night!<br />
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Two years ago I would have <u>never</u> imagined I would be packing up and moving 8 hours away from the only place I've ever lived.</div>
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I also would have <u>never</u> imagined I would be graduating with an associates degree.</div>
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Nor would I have guessed that in 72 days I will be marrying my <i>prince charming </i>and heading off to the most magical place on Earth.</div>
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God does some pretty <b>amazing </b>things when you <i>let go</i> of <u>your</u> plans, and let Him show you <b>His plans.</b></div>
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I've had some <i>crazy</i> adventures these past two years, and I've met some <i>crazy</i> people who I now call friends. Although these two years have challenged me like no other, I'm glad I never quit. Working every other weekend on massive events, doing homework, and finding time for friend friends, and work all add up and it can become frustrating and stressful. In the end I would have hated myself for giving up, God gives strength to those who <i><u>ask for it</u></i> and I could not have made it without His help.</div>
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I'm going to miss this season of my life in some ways and some things I will not miss one bit, but that's life and I'm okay with that.</div>
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I will miss my three beautiful roommates! Lexi, Jess, and Frankie, you all are completely <i><u>insane</u></i> and I loved every minute of our year together. We may never live together again but we've made enough memories in one year to last us a life time of smiles.<br />
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My old roommate Cara, you're my boo and that's all I need to say.</div>
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My family deserve a shout out they are the ones who have encouraged me the most and cheered me on to the finish line, and I love each of them dearly.</div>
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Thank you to everyone else who encouraged me during this season and for those who never gave up on me, you people are amazing and I couldn't have asked for better friends!</div>
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And last but not least, a huge thank you to my fiance Chris! I could not have done this without your constant encouragement and love! </div>
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It's bee been a <i>crazy </i>two years but I wouldn't trade them for anything! Well.... <b>Just kidding!</b> </div>
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I cannot wait to see what God holds for this summer and the up coming chapters in my life.<br />
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-27235848455229450382014-04-22T08:31:00.003-07:002014-04-22T16:21:06.556-07:00My Life According to Disney's Frozen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since Disney came out with the movie Frozen Pinterest has been covered with funny memes based off the movie.<br />
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Chris and I love this movie, I confess we sing the duets and when I'm alone I attempt to sing all the parts.<br />
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Scrolling through these funny pictures I realized my life can be easily compared to these pictures.<br />
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When the movie first came out I was like....<br />
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During the movie I was like "THIS IS ME!!"<br />
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The time I texted this...<br />
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As you can see I basically can quote Frozen on a daily basis and I do.<br />
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Hope this can help brighten your day!<br />
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That's something I<i> knew</i> but didn't<u> know</u>. Does that make any sense?<br />
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The past two years have been a total learning curve and more than what meets the eyes.<br />
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<b>Sleep Is Im</b><b>portant</b><br />
<u>Shocker I know</u> but sleep directly effects my grades personally. I realize not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep every night, but it took me a whole year to realize I need those precious 8 hours.<br />
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<b>Groceries, Who Knew</b><br />
Did you know when you don't buy groceries you don't have food? It's true, and when you don't have food you eat junk, which makes you fat and then depressed. Freshman 15, try freshmen 30.<br />
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You don't have to raise your hand to use the bathroom in college, that was an awkward lesson learned.<br />
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People cheat the system, and they get away with it. That's still not ok and will cause you problems one day, don't do it.<br />
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These college memes are true, I promise.<br />
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-71727915428817864582014-04-02T06:40:00.000-07:002014-04-02T06:40:22.059-07:00You're Such a Catch<br />
Contrary to belief I struggle giving Chris presents. I rack my brain <i>weeks on end</i> before his birthday, or any holiday.<br />
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In the end I always end up making him something homemade to remind him of how amazing he is!<br />
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Tell someone they're a <i>catch</i>!<br />
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I don't know about you but ever since my life started to have its own crazy schedule my Mom always told me to make a list.<br />
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Because of this training I see lists everywhere. <i>(it's like a sixth sense)</i> I was studying my Bible the other night and I was reading through Proverbs 31. </div>
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So many times, we as women, get overwhelmed and intimidated with this chapter. Thoughts overcome us such as..,</div>
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As I thought through this passage in a new light I saw this as a different kind of list, not the kind we check off and mark as completed. This list will <u>never</u> be completed but <i>it's a daily reminder of what we can mirror in our own lives.</i></div>
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I am a Proverbs 31 Woman and so are <b>YOU</b> because <u><i>by the grace of God every day we have a fresh start to look at this list and try again. </i></u>Everyday we have a chance to strive to be better. We do not need to worry or think of what a Godly woman should be because we have already been given the blue print and I don't know about you but that's a huge relief! </div>
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Spring break is over! Did you have fun, what did you do?<br />
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As soon as my plane landed on Saturday I hit the ground running. With wedding appointments almost every day there was not time for a "break."</div>
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Flew into Chicago and ate White Castles. <i>(Region food, gotta love it) </i></div>
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Rushed to our 3:30pm appointment to seek out decorations for the wedding and ceremony.</div>
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Ate pizza with family then tried on my Mom's wedding dress for fun.</div>
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Had a sleepover with my nine year old cousin ad watched the classic movie Clue. </div>
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David's Bridal appointment for junior bridesmaid and flower-girl dresses.</div>
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After taking a lunch break went back and booked the first florist for the wedding! </div>
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Coffee with friends.</div>
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Second appointment average.</div>
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Third appointment <i><b>FABULOUS!</b></i> Booked cake for reception.</div>
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Flower girl dress shopping with a successful ending! </div>
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As you can see my spring break was crazy, and I wouldn't have changed one thing about it. Now it's back to the grind of things!<br />
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<b>Days Till The Wedding:</b> <u>115</u><br />
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-37673713664232674082014-03-12T08:16:00.000-07:002014-03-12T08:16:01.511-07:00What I'm Loving This Week<br />
Hello my dear friends!<br />
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I feel as though I haven't been on here in forever, <i>oh wait it has been forever!</i><br />
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Between midterms, and a spring break filled with nothing but wedding appointment after appointment my poor blog took to the back burner.<br />
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But with all the time spent away from my blog I thought up some really great posts so stay tuned!<br />
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Enough of my rambling, here are a few things I'm loving this week and I thought maybe you would care! <br />
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<b>Drink:</b> Sweet Tea!<i> (Every day, all day)</i><br />
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<b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.simplyclarke.com/" target="_blank">Simply Clarke</a>'s blog!<i> </i><br />
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<b>Song:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gugUpIOdSro" target="_blank"><i>Human</i></a> by Christina Perri. <br />
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<b>School/Work Related Thing:</b> Making a power point for my Literature class. <i>(I know I'm a nerdy it's been duly noted)</i><br />
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<b>Beauty Product: </b>Naked 3 Pallet by Urban Decay.<br />
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<b>Tech:</b> Designing my own Valentine's Day tags. <br />
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<b> Favorite Workout of The Week:</b> This <a href="http://kamafitness.ca/2013/12/18/sexxxy-up-workout/" target="_blank">arm workout</a>. It was a pain to get through but so worth it! <br />
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<b>Guilty Pleasure: </b>Watching Chuck on Netflix.. .<br />
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<b>Random:</b> There's 47 days till I graduate and 121 days till I get married. <br />
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<b>Purchase:</b> XO Earrings from <i>American Eagle.</i><br />
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What are <u><b>you</b></u> loving this week? Write a blog and link me to it so I can find something new to love!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Stephanie</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-53748768245337442142014-02-18T11:26:00.001-08:002014-02-18T11:26:14.033-08:00DIY: CardsI <u><i>LOVE</i></u> making cards,<br />
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My Pinterest board is growing with inspirations for handmade cards and I now want to quit college and make cards all day....<br />
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Alas, I feel as though <u>no one</u> will support me in this dream so I shall continue my schooling while making cards when I can. <br />
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I hope you become inspired by these cards! <br />
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I hope this weekend someone showed you a little extra loving, whether it was a significant other or your BFF!<br />
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I was reminded by a fellow blogger on Valentines Day of 1st John 4:19 <i>"We love because He first loved us." </i></div>
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We don't need a holiday to show someone love, <i>(although gifts are a nice perk)</i> smile at someone today you never know what they may be going through. <br />
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Are you ready for Spring yet? I know I am! I've spent so many days in the house mainly because it's terribly cold out and I have no desire to go out. </div>
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The up-side to long and cold winter days is it gives me time to make and create fun things.</div>
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Chris' birthday was this past week and I thought I would share with you what I did for part of his present!</div>
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First I cut out 5x5 squares of paper and fabric, I then sewed one square of paper onto one square of fabric making a pocket.<br />
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Once I sewed 10 pockets I glued a photograph to the side of paper that was pocketless.<br />
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If you want you can print the design I made for the cover!<br />
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After I finished all of my sewing and glueing I wrote a little letter/love note for each pocket.<br />
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Lastly I punched a whole in the corner of each page and tied them together with ribbon creating the perfect little book!<br />
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Can I just brag about my Mom for a bit?<br />
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This woman is <i><u>amazing!</u></i> About a year ago my Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and from that day on all of our lives took an <i>unexpected</i> turn.<br />
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I drove home this week from school for my Mom's mastectomy and it<u> blows my mind how calm and collective she was when I arrived.</u><br />
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Praise God for a smooth surgery! After one night in the hospital my Mom was discharged and we have been at home taking it easy!<br />
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Watching my Mom process the fact that she has cancer and deciding to beat it is something I will <u><b>never</b></u> forget. I was convinced my Mom was the <u>strongest woman I knew</u> even before this sharp turn occurred, and now I have no idea how she does it! Through my Mom God has taught me many things, how to<i> love</i>, who to <i>love</i>, how to <i>listen</i>, how to give <i>advice</i>, and how to be <b>strong</b>. I would never, and could never ask for a better woman to raise me!<br />
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Thank you to everyone for your constant prayers and thoughts! I'm excited to announce that the day before I left to return to school my Mom was diagnosed cancer free! Tears came to my eyes as we left the hospital that day, My Mom no longer has cancer and I praise God every day!<br />
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Although the surgery is over, and the results are looking good, there is still a long journey ahead!<br />
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If you have gone through, or know someone who has been through breast cancer share your journey with us!<br />
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Love is in the <i>water</i>... or <i>air</i>... or <i>not</i>... either way Valentines Day is quickly approaching, and for those of us who have significant others this can become a <u>stressful</u> gift giving event.<br />
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Although society paints us a picture that this special day is for <i>the men to wine and dine the women we simply cannot leave the men out! They deserve some lovin' too! </i><br />
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Being a full time college student and a full time engaged couple Chris and I are on a tight budget, like many couples, this doesn't mean that your gifts cannot be a smashing success! <br />
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<u><b>Here are 6 DIY Valentine's Day gifts that will woo your man!</b></u> <br />
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<u><b>1) A homemade mug! </b></u><br />
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All you need is a mug, an oven, and sharpies!<br />
Set your oven to <i>350 degrees.</i><br />
After you have designed the perfect mug bake it for <i>30 minuets</i> and you're done! <br />
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<u><b>2) A Jar Of Reasons Why...</b></u><br />
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For this <i>lovely</i> gift you will need a bag of suckers and a jar!<br />
First you must decide what you want to give reasons for... <i>(i.e. reasons why you're awesome)</i><br />
Next write a reason for each sucker that you can fit into the jar.<br />
Add some cute decorations and a touch of you!<br />
And <b>bam! </b>You're done! <br />
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<u><b>3) A More Thought Provoking Gift</b></u><br />
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Giving a book to your man that you <u>both</u> can learn from is a unique and fun idea!<br />
Choose a book that reflects <i>your</i> relationship and the stage in <i>your relationship </i>is in!<i> </i><br />
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<u><b>4) The Classic Coupon Book</b></u><br />
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You may find it cheesy but some guys <u><i>love cheesy!</i></u><br />
Make a coupon book geared just for your man and <b>his</b> needs!<br />
<b>DO NOT FORGET:</b> To put an expiration date on <i>each</i> coupon. <br />
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<u><b>5) A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words</b></u><br />
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Pictures bring back so many memories and will <u><i>always</i></u> be timeless. Make a collage of memories that were captured then frame them for a lovely gift.<br />
You can make a picture college and print it for a very reasonable cost on <a href="http://photos.walmart.com/walmart/storepage/storePageId=Available+in+1+Hour?povid=P1171-C1110.2784+1455.2776+1115.2956-L318" target="_blank"><i>Walmart</i></a> online.<br />
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<u><b>6) Mix It Up</b></u><br />
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Last but not least, <i>a mix CD!</i><br />
Create the <u>perfect</u> playlist of songs that will bring a <i>smile to his face.</i> Add songs that you two laugh about, and cry about, songs that bring back memories and good times. <u>Don't forget to add that song you played on repeat once you realized you loved him.</u><br />
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There you have it! <i><u>Six DIY gift ideas for Valentine's Day!</u></i> I hope these have inspired you to spoil your man a little extra on Valentine's Day!<br />
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If you needs some more hints or tips on <a href="http://livingthedream4now.blogspot.com/2013/12/5-ways-to-make-your-man-feel-special.html" target="_blank">making your man feel special</a> you can check out my other blog post! <br />
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Have a happy Valentine's Day! <br />
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Recently there has been a post circulating Facebook and the internet, when I was home over Christmas break my Mom found it and read a list of <i>23 things to do instead of getting engaged.</i><br />
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Before you quit reading this post because you're tired of talking about this subject...<br />
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<u><b>Wait. </b></u><br />
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What I gathered from reading this post was that after marriage your life becomes a bore. No more <u>adventure</u>, no more <u>late night decisions</u>, and no more <u>excitement</u>, as if getting married was a <b>death sentence.</b><br />
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And I suppose to some it may feel like a <u>death sentence.</u><br />
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And I also suppose because <i>I'm engaged at 20</i> this may seem like a completely biased response.<br />
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I have a different idea though, what if once you get married you start a life <i>long journey with your partner in crime, the other half to your mini gang, your best friend. </i><br />
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Marriage <b>isn't</b> <b>a death sentence</b>, maybe I'm buying into the "fairytale" of married life, but that's a chance that's worth taking. I've over looked the infamous list of <i>23 things to do instead of getting engaged</i> and to my surprise this is what I've discovered... <br />
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<u> </u><b><u>✔ Things I've Done</u></b><br />
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<b>✔ 1. Get a passport.</b></div>
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<b>✔ 2. Find your "thing."</b></div>
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<b> 3. Make out with a stranger. </b><i>(something I've never craved to do)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 4. Adopt a pet.</b></div>
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<b>✔ 5. Start a band.</b></div>
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<b>✔ 6. Make a cake.</b> Make a second cake. Have your cake and eat it too.</div>
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<b> 7. Get a tattoo. </b>It's more permanent than a marriage. <i>(never found one I liked enough)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 8. Explore a new religion.</b></div>
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<b> 9. Start a small business. </b><i>(unless you count wrapping present for my brothers)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 10. Cut your hair.</b></div>
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<b> 11. Date two people at once</b> and see how long it takes to blow up in your face.<i> (I'll pass)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 12. Build something with your hands.</b></div>
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<b>✔ 13. Accomplish a Pinterest project.</b></div>
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<b> 14. Join the Peace Corps.<i> </i></b><i>(never really thought of joining before)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 15. Disappoint your parents.</b></div>
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<b> 16. Watch <i>Girls</i>, </b>over and over again. <i>(don't know what it is, I might like it though)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 17. Eat a jar of Nutella in one sitting.</b></div>
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<b>✔ 18. Make strangers feel uncomfortable in public places.</b></div>
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<b> 19. Sign up for CrossFit. </b><i>(I signed up for Fitness Pal does that work?)</i></div>
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<b>✔ 20. Hangout naked in front of a window. </b><i>(I was three, but it counts)</i><b><br /></b></div>
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<b>✔ 21. Write your feelings down in a blog.</b></div>
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<b>✔ 22. Be selfish.</b></div>
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<b> 23. Come with me to the Philippines for Chinese New Year. </b><i>(I just haven't gotten the money?)</i></div>
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After checking off the items I have completed within my 20 years of life there's <u>only 8 items</u> I have not done. <i>Technically</i> I have 3 more years to finish this list <i>(but what kind of a challenge is that?) </i><br />
Instead of waiting 3 more years I thought it would be fun to list 8 things I've done that were not listed.<br />
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<b><b>✔ </b>1. Skinned a deer.</b></div>
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<b><b>✔ </b>2. Jumped onto a moving car.</b></div>
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<b><b>✔ </b>3.<b> Worked with Convoy of Hope onsite.</b></b></div>
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<b><b><b>✔</b> </b>4. Visited elderly adults who have Alzheimer's weekly. </b></div>
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<b><b>✔ </b>5. Visited 22 US States.</b></div>
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<b><b>✔ </b>6. Read the Bible three times from cover to cover.</b></div>
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<b><b>✔ </b>7. Stood on the Continental Divide.</b></div>
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<b><b>✔ </b>8. Got engaged in Disney World.</b></div>
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If you want to marry young and <u>God has confirmed in your heart</u> that your significant other is your missing puzzle piece then I see nothing wrong with it. If you're <b>not</b> married and you're <i>23 +</i> that's<u> <b>OK too!</b></u> I may <u>only</u> be 20 but I've done a lot within these 20 years, and I have even more to accomplish within the next 20 years, and the only difference will be I get to accomplish those things with my best friend. <br />
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<i>In the end though, the way each person lives their life is up to them.
Your life cannot be defined by another person's opinion or list.</i><br />
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Inspired by the cold and my love for scarfs I decided to try my hand at making my own infinity scarf!<br />
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My brother loves the Oklahoma Thunder <i>(hence the fabric choice)</i> but you can use any fleece your heart desires! <br />
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Cut out your fabric to the size and length you want your scarf to be.<br />
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Fold both ends of your fabric together<br />
Sew boh sides together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. <br />
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After stitching your first seem open it. <br />
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Once you've completed your zigzag stitch you've fished your infinity scarf! <br />
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There you have it in<b> 3 simple steps</b> you now have a brand new infinity scarf to keep your neck warm and brace yourself against that wind chill!<br />
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If you're having a blast with your sewing machine you might also enjoy learning how to make a <a href="http://livingthedream4now.blogspot.com/2014/01/diy-pillow-case.html" target="_blank">pillow case</a> in just a few easy steps! <br />
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I hope you guys stay warm this winter!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Stephanie</span><br />
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<i>Modeling credit goes to: David, one of my lovely brothers. </i><br />
<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-36645750791640404692014-01-17T17:10:00.000-08:002014-01-17T17:10:51.725-08:00You're such a "Hipster"...<br />
<i>What is a Hipster?</i><br />
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A person who wears, thick rimmed glasses, and listens to indie rock? <br />
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Why are people so <u>offended</u> when they are referred to as a Hipster? <br />
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Urban Dictionary defines a Hipster as:<br />
<i>a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that
value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an
appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty
banter...</i><br />
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I don't know where you live, or who your friends are but the school I go to is often classified as a <b>hipster college</b>. Other colleges even make <u>memes about our school</u> to make fun of how non <i>"main-stream"</i> we are.<br />
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What I just can't understand is why people are automatically offended when someone calls them a <i>"hipster".</i><br />
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After pondering over this for a while I've come to a conclusion... <br />
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<i>Being called a hipster is no different then being called girly, or nerdy or a punk. It's simply another way to classify people and try to place a label on someone's life. </i><br />
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<i>Be yourself darling because, frankly, everyone else is already taken.</i><br />
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Today I thought it would be fun to show you how to make a homemade pillow case in just 5 easy steps!<br />
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Now before you freak out and click off this blog <b>wait! </b><br />
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This is such an easy way to sew and I'm confident that anyone can do it, <i>I promise.</i><br />
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<b>You will need:</b><br />
-Fabric measuring 33x19 1/2" <i>(this can be whatever kind of fabric you want!)</i><br />
-Sewing machine<br />
-Scissors<br />
-Pins<br />
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<i>Breathe you can do this!</i><br />
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Start by folding your fabric in half. You will use the folded side of your fabric as one side of your pillow case.<br />
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After you have folded your fabric snip your fabric down to 33" long and 19 1/2" wide.<br />
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<b>Step Two:</b><br />
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After cutting out your pillowcase it's time to start pinning! <i>And I don't mean on Pinterest...</i><br />
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Turn your fabric inside out.<i> </i><br />
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Starting with the short side first, pin half an inch away from the edge of your fabric.<br />
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Once you have pinned the first side sew a straight seem along your pinned line.<br />
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<b>Step Three:</b><br />
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<i>You're getting there!</i><br />
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After you finished sewing up your first side of the pillow case repeat <u>step two</u> for the other long side.<br />
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Once you have sewn up both sides all that should be left is the opening for your pillow.<br />
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Fold over 2" of fabric and pin a half inch line all along both sides of the pillow.<br />
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Follow your pinned line all around the pillow case!<br />
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This week I experienced my <i>last first day of college</i> before I graduate with my associates degree!<br />
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It's such an amazing feeling to know that on April 29th I'm going to receive my associates degree in leadership and arts!<i> (Insert sequel here)</i><br />
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I have never known two years of my life to fly by <u>so quickly!</u><br />
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It seems like just last week when I packed up all my stuff to move to school within five days. God certainly had a plan when he sent me off to college, I've learned so many lessons and made some <i>incredible</i> friendships. <br />
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Cara and I the first week of college last year.<br />
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Cara and I on our last first day of college before we graduate in April.<br />
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There's this incredible feeling that bubbles up inside of me thinking of all the new doors and possibilities ahead of me.<br />
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Graduation, wedding plans, moving, there's so much running through my mind and I can't simply sort it all out, but it's all simply exciting! <br />
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<u><b>The Count Down</b></u> <br />
<i>109 Days till graduation</i><br />
<i>183 Days till I marry my best friend</i> <br />
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I love my family!<br />
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That's <u>not</u> me being sarcastic, I truly love my family.<br />
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Over Christmas break we celebrated Christmas day with my Mom's side of the family. After dinner my Mom decided it was time for a family picture considering everyone was in town.<br />
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The following is what we had to go through for one picture <strike>almost</strike> perfect family portrait.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: large;">It's amazing how much can change in a simple 365 days.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: large;">2013 has been a <strike>crazy</strike> insane year and reflecting on it reminds me that God's hand is in <u>every </u>situation through the good and the bad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Discovered my love for watching impromptu... I know I'm such a <i>hipster</i>... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Found out my Mom has <a href="http://charlenelivinglifeoutloud.blogspot.com/2013/03/wrestling-with-god.html" target="_blank">breast cancer.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Such a twist in our year and mind set, she is the strongest woman I know and inspires me each and everyday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Began my journey on crutches due to a Zumba incident... I don't want to talk about it... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visited Silver Dollar City for the <i>first time in my life,</i> so much fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://livingthedream4now.blogspot.com/2013/04/adventure-time.html" target="_blank">Visited my brother David!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finished my first year of college! And moved back home, which I missed <u><i>very, very much! </i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>May</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://livingthedream4now.blogspot.com/2013/05/no-sew-lace-shorts.html" target="_blank">Dreamsicle Cake</a>- yummmm </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also babysat my two <b>adorable</b> cousins for the summer! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Attempted to <a href="http://livingthedream4now.blogspot.com/search/label/behappychallenge" target="_blank">blog everyday in June</a> #fail but it was fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Road tripped <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">with my Mom to see my man!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Baby sat my brother and sister-in-laws dog Cali, I now have puppy fever and <u>still</u> want a dog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>July</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Celebrated the 4th of July with my family!! It is simply our favorite holiday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finished all 6 seasons of <i>LOST</i> and was devastated at the ending. The result? Calling Chris at 3am crying..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chris mailed me <u>all</u> of Luke Brian's current CD's making me <i>a huge fan! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Started my <u>second</u> year of college. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My two favorite men moved me in! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My last Christmas with my family as a non married woman! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My Mom's last Infusion Treatment! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been quite the year! I am completely blessed and thankful for all God has done in 2013. I know next year will come with even more twists and turns and I'm excited to see what God has in store for Chris and I, our new home, and to see my Mom beat breast cancer and even more! </span><br />
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I hope your Christmas season is simply splendid, are you all done shopping? Have you found that perfect gift for that special someone yet? Don't worry I know you will! </div>
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I recently enjoyed a phone call from my fiance in which he was attempting to wrap presents for his first time since he was very little. The following is what happened during our phone call.<br />
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<b>Chris</b> <i>*wrapping paper crunching loudly*</i> "oh.... I got it.... wait...."</div>
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<b>Me</b> "You ok?"</div>
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<b>Chris</b> <i>*louder wrapping paper noises*</i> "almost.. got it.. and that's how it's done." <i>*wrapping paper ripping*</i> "...you're suppose to see the present after you wrap it right....?"</div>
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<b>Me</b> "Of course dear!"</div>
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<b>Chris </b><i>*wrapping noise continues*</i> "...tried to use the extra wrapping paper for a bow... ya that didn't happen"</div>
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<b>Chris</b> <i>*wrapping stops & cue music*</i> "...it's the most wonderful time of the year..." <i>*crunch, chrunch* </i>"this is awful.... *sigh*....what time is it?"</div>
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<b>Me</b> "it's 10:12pm"</div>
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<b>Chris</b> "yup the rest are going in gift bags... 4 are hand wrapped that's all you get... I give up"</div>
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<b>Me</b> "I love you"</div>
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In his defense he didn't have any professional help.<br />
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464724253391211650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675484485901462965.post-62957985985902079752013-12-17T10:17:00.001-08:002013-12-17T10:17:09.336-08:00Three Down One To GoIt's over! Finals week is over, and yes I've made it out <b>alive</b>.<br />
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I can't believe it, my third semester of college is over <i>(and if I do say so myself, I've gotten some pretty good grades.)</i><br />
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Now I simply<u> cannot wait</u> to fly into Chicago within a matter of 48hrs!<br />
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In preparation for leaving school I have been listening to the wonderful <i>Alabama Christmas</i> album <i>*my <u>favorite</u> Christmas album of all time*</i> <br />
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<b>You haven't heard of it?!</b> <i>*gasp*</i> Let me give you a little taste of <u>Christmas magic for your ears!</u><br />
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Besides listening to this wonderful Christmas album, I've been packing for my flight home.<br />
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You don't get it I <i>love</i> packing. I will pack and unpack my suit case at least a few times before flying, it's like a grown up tetris game. <br />
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Although while I am packing and getting ready for break my heart is still with those who have finals still a head of them...<br />
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I <u>never</u> thought picking paint colors would be so hard.<br />
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I get all anxious and worried and tense.<br />
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It's <u>pathetic</u> really.<br />
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Why is that so hard? It's not like I could never repaint? It's most defiantly<b> NOT</b> the end of the world, but it feels like it sometimes.. <br />
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My Fiance has been fixing up the house we are going to live in after the wedding, the house is an hour away from my school and it's<i> killing</i> me. I wish with all my heart I could be at the house working and cleaning and helping! Alas school comes first <i>(lame)</i>.<br />
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We are going to be living in a little house on a plot of land in Arkansas and it's the<u> cutest thing ever</u>, while it currently needs a little <i>TLC</i> I can't wait to share before and after pictures with you!<br />
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Pinterest, I fear, is going to be my fiance's next nightmare. There are just so many grand ideas and DIY projects for home making, and trust me I have pined them <b>all</b>. I never planned my wedding before I was engaged, but I do have some lovely ideas on how to make a house a home.<br />
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Now that I realize this post is mainly me rambling I figured I will share a sneak peak of our soon to be homestead covered in the fresh snow fall.<br />
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Oh and don't you worry, I finished picking out paint colors! <br />
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We crave that feeling, <i>but how often do we make our man feel special? </i><br />
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They deserve that feeling too! They deserve to be the center of attention!<br />
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If your poor like me, <i>(can I get an amen?)</i> you can't simply go out and buy your man a brand new four wheeler or Rolex. <b>BUT</b> we can go out of our way in some more creative ways.<br />
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Nothing makes someone feel better than being reaffirmed with words. Post a status about him, give him a shout out on Twitter, or post your new favorite picture of him on Instagram. Tell you girlfriends why he is simply <i>the best!</i> Believe it or not you can even brag about him while he's listening, it's completely <b>ok!</b> <br />
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<u><b>2) Make him a book</b></u><br />
Making something homemade is always one of my "go to" ideas. Creating personal little books of memories and inside jokes will always bring a smile. Some easy ideas you could use are an <i>"ABC book of our love"</i> or a <i>"52 Reasons why I love you."</i> Pintrest is full of simple and thoughtful DIY that your man will love!<br />
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<u><b>3) Leave him little notes</b></u><br />
They will keep these<i> forever!</i> It doesn't matter if your married, dating for two months, or engaged leaving a note for your man reminds him that you're thinking of him and they <u>need</u> to know that!<br />
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<u><b>4) Kiss him on the forehead</b></u><br />
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<u><b>5) Surprise him</b></u><br />
Ladies you know your man! Give him a surprise that's just for him! If that means <b>YOU</b> ask<b> HIM</b> on a date to the new hit action movie then do it, or you could simply rub his feet after a long day. <i>Go out of your way and do something that he will not be expecting, it will make his day! </i><br />
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As you can see it doesn't take<i> hundreds</i> of dollars to make your man feel special. <br />
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Now go get em' tiger! <br />
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/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-qformat:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
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<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Stephanie</span></div>
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