How to be the Perfect Little Lady

Not Just a Teacher

What being a mom means to me

Dustin and I made a big decision for our family, but while it’s all up in the air I can’t tell you about it. . . . → Read More: Hump Day Dump Day]]> I am so excited that I have a guest post over at You Are My Color today while Jess is in Vegas for work! Go read about my fictional boyfriends!

Dustin and I made a big decision for our family, but while it’s all up in the air I can’t tell you about it. I really suck at keeping my own secrets, so this should be interesting!

Y’all know by now that I constantly change my mind about what I want to do with my hair. Well, I had decided AGAIN to just continue growing it for awhile. Then, my friend Marie posted her CUUUUUTE new short hair. Now, I’m back to where I always end up – wanting a short cut.

I don’t want to go into much detail on the blog, but I am really unhappy with something that occurred at work today. The feelings overcame me and I lost it. I am completely hurt. I can not even comprehend what is wrong with people!

I have been trying some products that I can’t wait to tell y’all about! Some are reviews for items I got for free and some are things I bought myself. Would you rather watch a review video or read a blog post?

Spring is soooo in full force now and I’m trying to soak it up, knowing that summer will be a slap in the face before we know it.

I’ve always wanted to have a clothing boutique, starting online and later opening a physical storefront. The thing is, the market is SO SATURATED. Like, if I see another Chevron maxi or another sheer button down, I MIGHT SNAP. I need to put a lot of thought into finding my niche and how to set myself apart before I take any steps toward fulfilling that dream. I may not ever start an apparel retail business, but I do love me some retail and I will find something to sell successfully.

School starts for me in 12 days. What!? I am so not ready! I will be, but right now I’m not!

I am looking forward to the weekend. My mom and her best friend are coming into town Saturday. Dustin and I have a date that night (going to see Great Gatsby!!) and they are staying the night. Sunday, my brother and I are taking my mom to brunch. Or lunch, we’ll see. I love family weekends! My family is amazing.

So what’s going on with you? Good, bad, ugly?

It’s my idol’s birthday! I wish I could be half as graceful and chic as Audrey. That may never happen, but her wisdom and style continues to inspire me, even 20 years after her death.

I believe I’ll watch a few Audrey movies . . . → Read More: Happy Birthday, Audrey]]>

It’s my idol’s birthday! I wish I could be half as graceful and chic as Audrey. That may never happen, but her wisdom and style continues to inspire me, even 20 years after her death.

I believe I’ll watch a few Audrey movies today!

A couple of weeks ago, I fell into the rabbit hole that is Gossip Girl. I just wanted something mindless to watch while waiting for Quentin to be ready for bed. I had no idea what I was getting into. I’m nearing the end of the first season and I can’t get enough. . . . → Read More: we have to talk about chuck bass]]>

A couple of weeks ago, I fell into the rabbit hole that is Gossip Girl. I just wanted something mindless to watch while waiting for Quentin to be ready for bed. I had no idea what I was getting into. I’m nearing the end of the first season and I can’t get enough. Specifically, I can’t get enough of Chuck Bass.

I mean, yum, right?! I love everything about this bad boy. Rawr.

I just found out you can get his signature scarf! Unfortunately, I won’t be swaddling my neck in it anytime soon. It’s pricey! If you have that kind of bank account, get one here.

Do you love Chuck Bass? Don’t burst my bubble if you think I’ll end up hating him. Let me just love him for now, k?

So here’s what’s flowing through my mind this morning.

It’s May, y’all. It’s going . . . → Read More: Hump Day Dump Day]]> It’s that day. The day that makes me happy after 5:00. When I’m driving down the highway toward home and take in the beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast AND realize I’m more than halfway through my work week? BLISS.

So here’s what’s flowing through my mind this morning.

It’s May, y’all. It’s going to be a good month.

Today starts a month of dairy free, a month of planks, a month of squats, and a month of running toward a 5k. It’s going to be a tough month for discipline, but I fully expect to enter June a few inches smaller and much more toned. You can read about what I’m going to do at our healthy living blog, The Wino and the Caveman.

This is the month I start school as well! I am so excited and so nervous! I have a lot to do to prepare – get my books, some supplies, and set up a good area for working.

Speaking of areas, we are once again trying to decide where we want to settle in. We both would like to have more space, but looking at it realistically, I’m not sure when we will be able to comfortably afford more. Dustin will have a significant increase in a couple of months, but we don’t necessarily want that extra income to go toward square footage. We’d rather it go toward me staying home or working just part-time. So we need to decide – stay in our current house or move?

We are planning a super duper big deal kind of thing in our lives and I HATE when bloggers leave me hanging, BUT – I can’t tell you yet!!! It is going to be so much fun when I do though!

Speaking of surprises, I am planning a big one for Dustin too! I can’t say what here because obviously he would find out. But I will reveal around Father’s Day!

What’s good for y’all today? What sucks?

I wish I was out at church, wearing this outfit.

Gimme the Details dress – $32 White On Time blazer – $48 Take Your Time watch – $40 Exotic Beauty face mosaic – $16 Total Studs bag – $36 Wedge Right In . . . → Read More: Sunday Dreamin’]]> Sitting in my robe, drinking coffee, watching the clouds roll in, daydreaming.

I wish I was out at church, wearing this outfit.

Gimme the Details dress – $32
White On Time blazer – $48
Take Your Time watch – $40
Exotic Beauty face mosaic – $16
Total Studs bag – $36
Wedge Right In sandal – $34

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What are you doing on this Sunday? Did you go to church? Brunch with family? Go for a run? Are you still in your robe like me?!

I couldn’t decide on accents, so I kind of . . . → Read More: Nail Files: Stormy Weather]]> I am in so much love over this Dollar Tree nail polish! It’s Colormates Stormy Weather and it’s my new favorite polish. The shade, the application, the formulation, the staying power – all FABULOUS. I can’t wait to try some other colors from this brand.

I couldn’t decide on accents, so I kind of went all over the place. I like it like that sometimes.

I woke up with an upset stomach, which caused me to run behind in getting ready for work. Then, while . . . → Read More: Hump Day Whatever]]> I am a grouch this morning. I’m not doing my unpopular hump day linkup. I’m just not into it. Lots of work to do and I really just want to go back to bed.

I woke up with an upset stomach, which caused me to run behind in getting ready for work. Then, while pouring a smoothie into a mason jar, I knocked the jar and a coffee mug off the counter. Smoothie and glass everywhere. I even got cut. Damn it.

So now I’m at work with leftover smoothie splatters on my pants, matted damp hair, and a stinging cut on my hand. I want to get back in bed! So much!

My Director is in town today to work with us some and even though I like him, I just want to keep to myself today.

I hope y’all have a good Hump Day!

The One Where I Talk Too Much About Money & Show No Pictures How Boring. by Mandi Tremayne

It’s time for my first link-up! y’all please participate and dump out everything on your mind, or else this is going to be embarrassing!

Jillian Michaels is killing me with her 30 Day Shred. 2 days in and I can barely lift my arms. My chest kills. I better see a difference . . . → Read More: Hump Day Dump Day]]>

It’s time for my first link-up! y’all please participate and dump out everything on your mind, or else this is going to be embarrassing!

Jillian Michaels is killing me with her 30 Day Shred. 2 days in and I can barely lift my arms. My chest kills. I better see a difference when this is over!

Pinterest doesn’t really do much for me anymore. That makes me feel like I’m missing out, so I run to get on and see what’s up. Then I’m like “Ok, that was fun” after just a couple minutes and I move on. Anyone else?

I can not believe I’m starting school in just over a month after over 10 years of not being school. I know I can do this but I’m scared!

My children are growing up way too fast and that’s something I am just not ready for. Quentin is supposed to be a baby, yet he is following in Harper’s footsteps, copying his every move. Stop it, Q Baby!

I have a job interview Friday for a position that probably won’t be terribly exciting and will probably a decrease in pay for me, BUT it’s worth it to get out of my current job situation. My current job is highly stressful and full of drama. I need out.

Lately, my house has been messier than ever and I have been happier than ever. I think that’s because I have started letting go of some of the housework and instead taking time to do the chores that are fun to me. For example, I finally cleared my antique desk of clutter and turned it into a vanity. I can’t wait to finish that project and blog about it!

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