Blessings

It might not do you any good or mean a thing to you to read through these, but I feel better after writing a few things down -

I'm thankful for love...

I am completely amazed over relationships and how they seemingly come and go.  I have been hurt enough to understand how much it means to have the love from another in your life.  I have been blessed in my life to experience love from family and friends... the kind that does not fade with circumstances.

I'm thankful for faith...

It is awesome to know as I face difficult situations that God has my best interest in mind.  I realize we bring some things on ourselves and I realize God allows us to face things to make us stronger or be an example for another.  Having faith that can carry you through and being close enough to God that he can use you to be a blessing is where I want to be. 

I'm thankful for opportunities...

Like the people God puts in our path that eventually become an advocate for us with a job.  This has happened to me several times over the past few years and I couldn't be more blessed with where that has landed me now.  I'm thankful God has given me a desire to work hard!

I'm thankful for material things...

I feel so fortunate as I look around my cozy home.  I'm not wealthy, but still blessed beyond what I could hope for.  Well, I hope for a lot so maybe that isn't a good analogy :) 

I'm thankful for family...

I honestly think God has given me the best family.  There is something so exciting about the times we can all be together!  I love my nieces and nephew -  I can't imagine the love you have for your own child if I'm this crazy about them! 

I'm thankful for my husband...

He doesn't even read my blog and honestly thinks it is silly, but I'm still going to be thankful for him! :)  I value the haven and security I have in my spouse and never want to take that for granted.  It seems the devil is attacking families and marriages at every opening anymore and I don't want to ever be guilty of letting him into mine.  I'm thankful for the desire Nate has to work hard and provide for us.  I'm thankful for the little ways he lets me know he loves me... those sometimes mean more than the grand gestures.

What is something you are feeling thankful for today?

For me, really?!

I just love roses!

I was at the store picking out flowers to take to Mom on her birthday and mentioned to Nathan (on the phone) how beautiful they were.  I ask if it would be ok if I picked up some for myself and he ok'd it... kind of like he they were from him, ya know?!  When I got home later I made sure and thanked him for the beautiful flowers and told him how thoughtful he was.  He just laughs at me!!

Regardless of who thought to get them, I'm thoroughly enjoying my roses and he's thoroughly enjoying the little things that make me happy.

Fashion

What style are you?  I've been thinking about this a lot lately as I've browsed several clothing blogs.  I love trying out different styles and changing things up a bit in my own wardrobe.  My style is simple.  I do not wear a lot of color - I feel more secure and professional in browns and blacks.  This is one thing I'm trying to work on - branch out, be bold!  I don't mean bold as in people doing double takes at your outfit 'cause it is crazy... remember bold for me is simply wearing more color and maybe getting creative with accessories. 

I want to start adding a little bit of clothing thoughts/ideas into my blog.  I don't even know how to use the self timer on my camera so taking daily pictures of my outfits might be out of the question (like some of these clothing blogs do).  If you know everyone is going to see what you are wearing (I'm told) you put more thought in getting dressed each day.  Granted, some days you wear comfort clothes no matter what :)  We'll see what I come up with... I'm pretty sure this won't be a daily update, but maybe more of a 'weekly fashion find'. 

Just thinking about clothing makes me want to clean out the closet and work on creating new outfits.  I get in ruts with wearing the same things together and not experimenting with different pieces.

Here are a few pics to hold you over... not of me, but ones I've found that I like the styles.  I even already have a few of these pieces.  (Tanessa) Don't worry, I do not plan to wear the lime green shoes! :)

Stay tuned (if you care) ha ha