Oh It's Saturday Night

Last night I went out with some friends for Warren's 21st birthday! We went to the Pizza Cellar, a hole-in-the-wall kinda place. They are known for their excellent pizza and fun times. Here are some pictures from the night.

Zach and Hally

Ellyn and Sarah

this is real life. 

Zach, Hally, Warren, Ashlyn, aaaannnddd me, all sprawled out. haha

The four of us have known each other since 1995. We have been in school together since kindergarten, we are now half a semester away from being seniors in college.

We always have the best times. These people are amazing. AMAZING I tell you. I couldn't ask for better friends. 

And now, it is Sunday afternoon, I have to do my taxes. ew.

my 'lazy Sunday' look 

Well Hello.

I've been consumed by many things lately, none of which have been blogging for myself. If I could have the perfect weekend it would look a bit like this:

 

 

 

 

Get another tattoo

 

 

Eat ice cream


 

Go to a park



Make shapes out of pink clouds

Count the stars

Blow Bubbles

 

Play in the street(without cars please)



Go to the lake

Maybe I will be lucky enough to accomplish just a few of these lovely ideas. Have a beautiful weekend.


*All images found via we heart it

Project ReStyle

So I commit to things and then don't have the time to do it. This happens....often. HOWEVER, I "pledged" to participate in Project ReStyle and I completed my first two projects! Yay for me! So here they are:

Pillow

Before

After

Thrifted Skirt

Before

After

I love taking things that most people would walk right by or even throw away and turning them into very cute and useful items!

Deer and Independence

We made it safely to Kentucky last night with just one little bump in the road. No, literally we hit a deer on the highway last night. Worst experience of my life. It came out of NO WHERE and was on my side. Thankfully I wasn't driving or who knows where the car would have ended up. Things turned out quite unfortunate for the deer :( but we were safe and the car has only a tiny bit of damage. We are so lucky because deer can really mess up a car and cause awful accidents.

Adams whole family came along for the trip. Grandma and Grandpa, Dad and two brothers, and Mom and step dad. His oldest little brother will be going to college in June about 45 minutes away from where we are staying this weekend. They decided to take a little trip and visit the college and go to Nashville for the day while they are near by. They left early this morning and I really wanted to sleep in, so I did.

Sleep. I missed you.

 I have my own hotel room for the weekend (HOORAY)!!! I've never slept in a hotel room by myself until last night and much to my surprise, I loved it. So this morning when I woke up all alone I realized that it was just me, in this town that I have never even seen in daylight, all by myself today. That was weird to realize. I like to think that going to college made me independent and it did, but I am still so close to home, and I have friends there that are now like family so it isn't as independent as it once sounded. I have most of the day to myself. I get to decide what to do. No one knows me here. I can go anywhere I want. So I rolled out of bed and walked over to McDonald's this morning 10 minutes before breakfast ended. I ordered honey for my biscuit and the sweet boy at the counter looked at me like I was crazy. I guess they don't have honey at McDonald's in Kentucky... I settled for strawberry jelly. I walked over to fill up my water and when I turned around, sweet boy from the counter was standing behind me and handed over my bag and said, "here is your biscuit." How presh is that? I was pleasantly surprised at the generosity that Kentucky had already shown me only ten minutes into being outside of my room.

Having this "freedom" really made me realize what it could* be like to move somewhere that no one knows me. Part of me has always wanted to do this. Start over completely. Be who I want to be with no one standing there to remind me of my past. Today I really understood that that is completely possible. It was nice to know that if I ever need to do something like that, I could.

I think I am going to search for a starbucks and a park. Two things that always make me feel at home. I have loads of homework to finish today before Adam's flight gets in early in the morning. I'm off to explore this unknown city.

xoxo,
Shelby

Kentucky

Today I am leaving this tiny place to go to Kentucky. I've never been to KY except for just a few minutes in the very corner on my way to Nashville. I get to see Adam this weekend. He is flying home from Afghanistan. It has been a long and hard three months. I am thrilled beyond words to be going on this little road trip. I'll take lots and lots of pictures. 

Adam and his little brother Corry

Oh, P.S. He doesn't know I'm coming. SURPRISE!

You Inspire Beauty

Day 3. Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?


When I first read this question I wasn't sure exactly who to write about. I looked to the left of my computer at a picture of some of my dearest friends and I saw Melissa Goodchild (soon to be Howerton!!!) smiling and I knew that this post had to be for her.


 I met Melissa my first semester at CofO and I have grown to love her more and more ever since. Not only is she one of THE most beautiful women that I have seen but she radiates a love of God. She literally lights up a room with her smile. Her spirit is so contagious! Her words are always encouraging and uplifting. She speaks truth and never compromises her beliefs even in the case of feeling rejected. I really can't say enough about her. She is just one of those people that you crave to be around because she is such a great example of a godly woman and you want to be more like her. Melly recently got engaged and will be marrying the love of her life Andrew. I can't wait to see Mel as a wife and learn from her. I am so blessed to have her in my life. God is so good. 

Melissa in Florida being her natural, happy spirited self.

Mel and Andrew, little love birds.

He liked it so he put a ring on it. 

This group of girls is magnificent.

Bethy, Morgan, Mollie, Addie, me, Chlo, Ash, and Mel at Mel's house in Tulsa a year and a half ago. 

Mel, Elly, and me this past summer in Tulas!

THE LIST:


Day 1.  What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2.  What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3.  Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?
Day 4.  Style 31.  Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5.  Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6.  Jaded beauty.  Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?
Day 7.  Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8.  Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)?  Share, please!
Day 9.  What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10.  What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11.  Post a recipe.  Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12.  Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13.  Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14.  Style 31.  Post an outfit pic!
Day 15.  Write to encourage a friend.  Inspire her beauty.
Day 16.  Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life.  Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17.  Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18.  Describe your personality.
Day 19.  Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20.  Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.  
Day 21.  Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22.  What are some needs that need to be met in your community?  Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.
Day 23.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?
Day 24.  What is Jesus teaching you presently?
Day 25.  Style 31.  Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26.  What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27.  Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!
Day 28.  Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29.  Write about "a day in the life of me."  (Pics are great!)
Day 30.  Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31.  Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!

Day 2 (a little late)

What makes you uniquely you?


I feel like there are countless things that make me unique. 



I love to sew and in the real world that is an odd trait for a 21 year old.

I have a style all my own. 

My taste in music is one that no one could match. 


I was made by God to be my own person.

My collection of items is unlike any other. 

My friends! Only I have these friends!

My tattoos are all me!

The desires of my heart are only truly known by me and my God. 

THE LIST:


Day 1.  What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2.  What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3.  Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?
Day 4.  Style 31.  Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5.  Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6.  Jaded beauty.  Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?
Day 7.  Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8.  Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)?  Share, please!
Day 9.  What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10.  What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11.  Post a recipe.  Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12.  Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13.  Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14.  Style 31.  Post an outfit pic!
Day 15.  Write to encourage a friend.  Inspire her beauty.
Day 16.  Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life.  Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17.  Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18.  Describe your personality.
Day 19.  Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20.  Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.  
Day 21.  Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22.  What are some needs that need to be met in your community?  Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.
Day 23.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?
Day 24.  What is Jesus teaching you presently?
Day 25.  Style 31.  Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26.  What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27.  Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!
Day 28.  Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29.  Write about "a day in the life of me."  (Pics are great!)
Day 30.  Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31.  Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!