It's OK

jacket: c/o wendybox    dress: target   boots: dsw 

It's OK that I posted an outfit yesterday in these same boots.  I could wear them every day.

It's OK that the day I took these pictures it was ridiculously windy, which is why I am either holding my dress or my hair is in my face in every picture.

It's OK that the other day I went to Walgreens at 9 o'clock on a Sunday night and saw people checking out movies from redbox and my first thought was "Who would be renting a movie this late on a work night?"

You may ask why I was out "so late" on a work night.  Well, that's because I was on my way to sleep over at my parents because Chris was out of town.

and that's OK too.

It's OK that Chris thought I accidentally painted my one nail the wrong color.
(As if I could really do that on accident?)
And then laughed when I told him that doing that was actually trendy.

It's OK that he doesn't believe me.

It's OK that I am struggling this week to spend time on my computer, read blogs and respond to emails.  Hoping next week will be better!




Linking up with: It's OK Thursday

A year in . . .

dress: target (similar)  sweater: target (similar)   boots: dsw (similar)

It's still a little crazy to me that I have a blog. 

That I write and people read it.

That I post pictures of my outfits for hundreds of people to see. 

Even crazier that I've shared some of my most personal things on this blog. 

When I started my blog a year ago, I honestly thought Lauren, Lauren and my mom would read it. 

and that's it. 

I had no intentions of it turning into what it has. 

It's become a place to share things that make me happy. 

to share funny stories from teaching. 

to share my heart. 

to share my skill of finding cheap clothing. 

to make real friends.
to share projects I've made. 

to process what God is teaching me. 

to be encouraged by others. 

Looking back at this last year this blog has been a great blessing and has been one of my favorite things.

I am truly convinced that God has used my blog this year as a hobby, a distraction, and a place to for me to share what He is doing in my life.

I am continually amazed at the people that I have met and the encouragement and joy that they have brought to my life.  

Each time I post a personal lesson or a glimpse into what I'm going through I'm blown away by the people that read my story, take the time to comment on my post, offer me advice, encouragement and even share their own hearts.   

I can't imagine how alone I would feel in my struggles if I hadn't met the people I have and I am beyond thankful for that. 

Not to say that there aren't things that I don't love about blogging.  Like my desire to buy more clothes or the added time it takes me to get dressed in the morning as I often feel the need for a "blog worthy" outfit post. 

Or the struggle with comparing myself and my blog to others or the amount of time I spend on my computer.

And I imagine as I continue blogging, the struggle for finding balance and avoiding comparison will increase.  

BUT the blessings from this little blog have been so good.

and I am thankful for you.  For reading my blog and for the friendships I've made.

I look forward to many more blessings!