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Friday, February 14, 2014

5 on a Friday

 
I am baaaaaaacccckkkk! I wish I could say I came with excuses to give you for my absence, but I'd be lying. I just have the usual "I've been so busy" excuse that you would give a guy you don't really want to go out with. But I have missed all my bloggy buddies SO MUCH!!!!!
 
{ONE}
I've been in Atlanta all week for a work conference and let me just say that I really do love Atlanta, but those people do NOT know how to handle a snow day. The whole city was shut down and the news people were throwing around words like "catastrophic". It was terrifying. All over maybe 2 inches of snow. We got 10 inches in my hometown, keep in mind. Most snow we've seen in years. But overall, ATL was fun and MAN they know how to make some grits!!
My food from Pitty Pat's which was DELICIOUS! Man I love being Southern!

We need a Flying Biscuit in Knoxville PRONTO!


Thursday AM outside my hotel in Buckhead
 
{TWO}
My church did a women's conference last weekend called IF:Gathering. It was SO incredible! I was so honored to be a table leader and was able to network with a totally new group of girls. You know how when you leave those things you feel like you can take over the world? Yeah, I still have that feeling in my veins! It was just all about sharing our stories and connecting with each other on a deeper level. Nothing can hold us back when we openly talk about our fears and stand together. #girlpower
 
{THREE}
Treat yo self to a cute little V-Day mani - trust me, you deserve it!
 
{FOUR}
Made me laugh!! Gotta love V-day humor! And no I'm not bashing my ex... he's a great guy, just not the one for me.
 
{FIVE}
Tonight I will be with some of my favorite girls from my small group at church and we are going to Winter Jam. I've never been before, but I'm pretty excited. Valentine's Day isn't about embracing love WITH A MAN, it's about embracing any kind of love that you have in your life. Just because you don't have a boyfriend doesn't mean you don't have love. I LOVE YOU! :) If you need to hear that more, then please let me know and I'm happy to tell you. Because sometimes I just need to be told that I'm loved too.
 
Happy Valentine's Day weekend, my loves!!! It's a 3-day weekend for me! YAY for dead presidents! My nerdy self will be all over the History channel this weekend, I'm sure. XOXO

31 comments:

Samantha said...

It sounds like you were busy having FUN instead of worrying about blogging! Nothing wrong with that! You've just inspired me to give myself a Valentine's mani! Enjoy your evening!

Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky said...

people got all uppity when i laughed at city shut downs after 2" of snow but damn, we get that errday so you damn straight i will laugh!

-kathy
Vodka and Soda

P!nky said...

That card is awesome!!! <3 !

happy pinkandred day to you sweet friend!

Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre said...

Absolutely loving your mani! I mean seriously when doesn't SATC apply to every single life situation? xoxoxo

~Amanda
Meet @ the Barre

Amanda aka Manda said...

So, not going to lie, after you've now mentioned twice about their grits...I totally googled to see if they had a Flying Biscuit in Raleigh. And they do! Guess where I'm going!

I'm loving the experience you had at IF:Gathering and how much you've blessed me just talking about it!

Hope you have an amazing time at Winter Jam!! And a great 3 day weekend!! Happy Valentines Day!

LOVE YOU THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS MUCH!!!

Joey Hodges said...

Oh sweet friend--I love you!! Such a darling manicure and holy snow day batman! I lived in GA for a year an a half just after we got married and we saw a ton of snow (several inches every couple of weeks--it was bizarre) but it seems they've forgotten how to handle it since then. Not that I'm representing any better here in the good old tobacco state because it took people like 11 hour to drive 10 miles. Whatever. That Ecard at the end is hilarious. And you're right--Vday isn't just about man love (man love, lol). Love you friend!! Happy Valentine's Day!

Ashley - Married to the Game said...

You just convinced me to get a mani today! I didn't get my fiance anything for Valentine's Day, but I'll treat myself haha. I hope that you have a great time with your friend tonight! Enjoy your three day weekend!

Stephanie said...

I love you too Nikki! And also - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75013150017701246/

Cori @ Everyday Enchanted said...

Atlanta is one of my favorite cities! Sounds like you had a good time! Your Valentine's Day mani is so pretty! Love it! I love the "you didn't marry the wrong guy" card. I can relate to that also! Happy Love Day! I love you, and I am thankful to have you as a friend!

And I'm totally jealous of your 3 day weekend! :)

Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often said...

Love when conferences leave you feeling like you can take on the world! That mani is so cute and festive! Love that V-Day card!

Christina said...

love that pink nail color. happy valentine's day!

Wine and Summer said...

Love the nails and the card!! So, so funny!

Happy vday!

TheTinyHeart said...

It is pretty crazy that they shut down over 2 inches of snow but I get that they just don't have the snow equipment we have up north. Love your sparkly V Day mani!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Target Giveaway!

Alyssa said...

Happy Valentines Day girlie! Hope you have a fabulous day!!

Jordon said...

just laughed out loud at the hallmark card. That is hilarious!

Unknown said...

Love your mani!1 Have a great day!

Sarah said...

YAYYY glad you are back in action :)

OMG #4 hahaha :) Hilar!! and wahoo for 3 day weekends!

2inches???? We have had over a foot this winter. people are cray!


Happy valentines day!

Unknown said...

I'm so glad you survived the Atlanta snowpocolypse! I love your valentine nails - and your face! Glad you're back, Happy Valentines Day lovey!
xoxx

Chelsee W said...

OMGSH I love that card! Wow yea in GA we don't work well with the cold and snow lol

Pamela said...

Love your nails!! That card, HA! Love what you said about it though!

Cassie said...

so glad you are back!! have a great valentine's day!

Hope @ Hope in a Blog said...

finding you through the linkup and excited to start following you on GFC!! Love your blog. Xx.

Ashley Carole (Sweet Carolina Belle) said...

I'm rocking a similar valentines day mani today! Also, Flying Biscuit is amazing their grits are so good! Glad you made it back safely.

B @ The Sequin Notebook said...

Love that SATC quote - so true! The show made its way into my 5 this week too...love how it can truly be applied to practically every situation!

Emily Hornburg said...

I LOVE that Sex and the City quote card!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I am glad you had a good time in ATL, and I am SO happy you had such an awesome church meeting it's crazy how such a small gathering can give you so much power, hope, and strength!
lovee it!

and I LOVE that card, and you. Obviously. ;)

Amy @ Living n Learning said...

Oh manicures how I love them. If only they didn't cost so dang much!

Jackie said...

Yay for a single girl valentine's day without tears or wearing black!

Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee said...

LOVE your Valentine's Day mani!!!!! GLITER! GIVE ME ALL OF THE GLITTERY THINGS!

The Girl who Loved to Write said...

Love the flying biscuit!

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Eep I love your mani!