Countdown: Day Three

We’re down to three days!  B & I have begun planning our meals, shopping spots and logistically how many Sonic Happy Hours we can squeeze into one long weekend.

Here is my third favorite picture of us!  It was my wedding day captured by the fabulous Popography Team of Leaha & Jeff.  Bre was the bestest of MOHs and I love that this picture captures us in our element.

Countdown: Day Four

We’re down to only four days!  I am so excited to spend a long weekend with my best friend.

Let’s look back at Homecoming last year for another one of my favorite pictures.

Countdown: Day Five

In honor of Bre/Emily {& the men in our lives} weekend happening in FIVE DAYS we will start a countdown complete with one of my favorite pictures each day of us together.

Five…

This is mega throwback to my sophomore year & B as a senior in the annual Baylor Sing!

hurry up june.

So I've been a little MIA lately and frankly I've been a little MIA in life. 2015 so far is kicking my butt, not in a good way. March was one of the worst months of my life. April was spent trying to climb out of the March pit and then May knocked me back down a few steps. 

There's a lot that could be said, but I'm not going to, at least not right now. Instead I am going to focus my eyes forward and try to let the past be the past and refuse to let it get the best of me. Unfortunately, I know the months have the potential to be even worse than the previous ones, but most of all I need to face them with positivity and grace.

So, June. You and me. We got this.

c/o pinterest 

As for June goals... I'm keeping it pretty simple. 

1. Read something: the past few months I haven't even read as much as a magazine for leisure. 
2. Do something every day to decompress
3. Make incredible memories in Denver 
4. Do something spontaneous ... and for me
5. Spend some time at the pool getting my tan on
6. Start working on a new budget for myself

We'll see how this goes, fingers crossed!

march goals: miss style

source: pinterest 

Oh mon dieu, I can't believe we are already 3 months into 2015! I also can't believe baseball season is only 1 month away, meaning I am a month away from having 0 life (I'm ignoring the fact that ST games start in 4 days). 

I don't have a lot planned for March, I believe it will act as the calm before the storm for April when I have a lot going on. I mainly plan on working and enjoying my last few weeknights and weekends of freedom! :)

I have unintentionally been neglecting this blog for most of 2015, but luckily I have my dear accountability partner to subtly encourage me...

Anyways, I don't have a ton of goals for March, but here are a few things I am setting my sights on:

1. Clean out my closet: I will do this more thoroughly in April most likely (when I can actually start putting away my sweaters and getting out my Spring clothes), but it wouldn't hurt to start the reorganizing process to help make it less daunting.
2. Finish reading my current book: I am in the middle of a series of books from Amazon (honestly don't know the title). I need to make the time to sit down and finish it, because I really do enjoy the the book -  just get distracted with doing other things.
3. Complete Blogilates calendar for March: I always say I'm going to do this, but I'm really going to make an honest effort this month. Since I don't have any trips planned this is the perfect month to focus on it.
4. Start training for 5k: Tonight I signed up for a 5k at the end of April with my Dad and Uncle. I haven't ran in forever, so I really need to start training - especially this month, because I know April will get away from me.
5. "Do what you can & chill out about the timing": This was posted on instagram today by Mandy Hale, otherwise known as The Single Woman. She captioned it this:

"So often we forget that destiny is about 10% us | 90% God. Yes, we need to show up & be open & do our part, but then we need to step out of the way & let God do His. Without forcing, without hurrying, without controlling. Don't miss out on the blessing because you were either unwilling to work for it (your part) or unwilling to wait for it (God's part.)" 

It really spoke to me and the stage of life I currently am. It immediately made me start reflecting upon my own mental state and my own need to chill out. This is without a doubt the biggest goal of mine this month - too truly embrace this and let God take the lead. 

That's all for March... we'll see how much I am actually able to accomplish! :)

#emilygoestokc

This week I FINALLY went to Kansas City to visit Bre!  I say finally because Bre moved here almost 5 years ago & being the slacker best friend I am, I have yet to visit.

But we changed that this week in an epic Best Friend Week.  Here is our week in pictures and few words.

I left Monday afternoon for Kansas City on an absolutely full flight next to a couple that demanded I use a Clorox wipe on my seat, tray & arm-rests before they let me have a seat.

Dallas > KC

 We started best friend week with beautiful pampering in the most fabulously luxurious nail salon I have every encountered.  We came back to B's apartment where I was introduced to Jasper, or as I call him, J-Baby for the first time.  We were immediately inseparable best friends. 

J-Baby & I snuggling for the first time

So. Cold.

 We stayed up late, drank Dr Pepper and talked forever.  The next morning we dubbed shopping day and for the first time in my life I was two places at once.  Both Missouri & Kansas...which was pretty epic for me.  We ended the day eating free Chili's and watching the Babysitter's Club Movie on Netflix.

Shopping Day!

We also FaceTimed Coach Husband at regular intervals & listened to his silliness. 

Facetiming Coach

New Year's Eve Day we did lots of fun things!  It was 14 degrees all day long and I have never been more cold before in my life.  I still don't think my feet are warm.  Bre took me downtown for some seriously fabulous barbeque at Jack Stack.  Seriously SO STINKING GOOD.  If you are ever in KC, you must eat here.  I was obsessed & stuffed myself.  After lunch we made our way to the Plaza for some more shopping {sorry Coach Husband, but it's all from my personal spending section of the budget}.  We introduced me to my first coffee beverage at Starbucks, which was a hit.  

First White Chocolate Mocah

Plaza

After shopping & Starbucks we made our way to the Crown Center to make Bre so very happy and ice skate.  Imagine, 14 degrees, ice rink & this Texas girl.  

Respective feelings about the ice skating endeavor

On the ice

Skating so fast we're blurry...or not

In this picture it looks like I am made for winter

Look out Olympics 2018

Obviously I was thrilled

Post ice-skating picture.  I love you Bre!

We rang in the new year watching Friends, drinking Dr Pepper & putting on facial masks.  It was utter perfection.

On our last day together we have done...nothing.  Football all day & Cracker Barrel.  Friends on Netflix, two Sonic drinks in one day & chill time before I board a plane and head back to life in Texas.  Not only am I grateful for Bre's friendship and precious spirit but that no matter how far away we are, what life has dealt us & the end of other friendships she is...my person.  My best friend, my rock, my sister, encourager and accountability partner.  

I love you Bre!  Thanks for hosting me in KC.

miss january goals

Oh hello 2015, nice to meet you! I feel like you and I are going to be great friends over the next 365 days!

2015 has already started pretty marvelous, as I sit here and type this on my couch with me best friend to my side, Dr. Pepper in front of me and Friends on the TV. If this is how my year will look, I'll be a happy girl! :)

c/o pinterest

January Goals

1. Be on time to work

2. Clean out drawers / reorganize 

3. Finish 1 book

4. Finish marathon-ing OTH so I can start a new show

5. Finish Mom's New Year's Cards

As part of the New Year, I want to make a conscious effort to look forward and not back. In the spirit of that philosophy, I'm going to set my January goals, but not recap my December. yes this may be a chicken's way of admitting to failing miserably at December's goals. December was not near the month I had planned or expected... it was long, emotional and exhausting, There were wonderful parts, don't get me wrong, but I struggled to fully enjoy the happy moments and silence sad. That being said, new year - new leaf! :)

miss december [goals]

Christmas Music. Hot Chocolate. Snow (in moderation). Puffy coats. Beanies. Fireplaces. 

December just holds so much magic and happiness...and I feel like this is going to be a great one! :)

c'o: Pinterest 

I am officially not doing well at accomplishing my monthly goals... but as Emmy reassured me tonight, it's the thought that counts.

December...

1. Read 2 books 

I haven't accomplished this the last 2 months, but hey...

3rd time's a charm

2. Watch copious amounts of Christmas movies

It's basically my favorite thing and I want to take full advantage

3. Go ice skating

4. Take family pictures

5. Truly enjoy this season and bid 2014 adieu with no regrets

6. See Emmy TWICE in one month!

Merry December, y'all! :)