Current Favorites

These kinds of posts are probably my favorite. Well 2nd favorite - my most favorite being the kind where you just pour your heart out to the internet. So here is what I'm currently into -

 

Current Favorite Song: You know I can never choose just one. Don't judge the variety in my playlist!
Brother Remix - Needtobreathe ft. Gavin DeGraw
In Over My Head - Bethel Music
Only - Nicki Minaj ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown
Shine Like Lightning - Drew Holcomb

 

Current Favorite Beauty Product: Vaseline, hands down. I get bloody noses in the middle of winter. I slather my nose up with some Vaseline (or Neosporin) at night when I sleep to help with the dryness of the air quality. I'm super attractive, in case you haven't already realized that. Also works to heal chapped, dry lips too. And I have been known to use it to remove eye makeup before too. It's a fix all.

 

Current Favorite GIF: Scandal is my current fav guilty pleasure. I'm both Team Jake and Team Fitz - however that works out. And I'm ALWAYS Team Wine & Fries!!!

 

Current Favorite Book: Just finished Ed Sheeran A Visual Journey and loved it! If you're a fan of his (like you know I am), then I would recommend it. My current library book is My Name is Mary Sutter, which is civil war era historical fiction.

 



Current Favorite Starbucks Drink:  My go-to right now is an Iced Caramel Macchiato with nonfat milk. Somebody needs to enlighten me to something new, because this has been my go-to for a while.

Current Favorite Bible Verse: "In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly." - Romans 12:6-8 NLT from Love God Greatly Community Study

 

Current Favorite Thing To Wear: FLEECE LEGGINGS! I was slow to jump on this train because I always get hot easily, but I am in love with them this winter. I even wear them around the house as pants sometimes.

 

Current Favorite Place to Shop: Etsy. Especially my friend Lisa's shop - CraftyGoode. She is fantastically creative! Check her out for any printables, unique cards, stationary, etc. And she does custom orders!

 

Current Binge-worthy Show: Drunk History on Comedy Central. The First Ladies episode is the best. I swear I think I would fit in on that show!

 

Currently - July Edition

Listening - NEEDTOBREATHE new & old stuff

 

Eating - Can we just count everything? So much so that I had chips (plural) fall out of my sports bra the other day... yes I was wearing a sports bra for laying on the couch, eating chips and watching movies. That's about the extent of my sports bra usage right now.

 

Drinking - Milo's Zero Calorie Unsweet Tea is my FAVE!

 

Reading - I'm definitely on a reading kick right now. In the past 3 weeks I've finished:

-Serena by Ron Rash. I love me a good dark twisted crazy woman plot...not sure what that says about me. I'm looking forward to this movie and seeing JLaw play Serena. And there's always Bradley Cooper. (If you liked Gone Girl, I would recommend this - although the plot is much more straight forward).

-What Remains by Carole Radziwill. Carole is one of my favorite housewives so I had to read her memoir. It was a perfect combination of my love of RHONY & my Kennedy family obsession. Definitely a tear jerker though.
-Looking for Alaska by John Green. Apparently I just love all things John Green. This one will also be made into a movie soon, along with his other book Paper Towns. I like this one way better than Paper Towns, for what it's worth.

  

Feeling - CRAZY EXCITED about my mission trip! We leave on Friday and I can't believe that it's finally here! I'm anxious, excited, kinda nervous - just ready. I'm eager to see all the amazing things God is going to teach us while we are gone. A have a feeling a lesson in humility is coming up for me. Keep praying for us - for a safe trip, for our hearts to be open to how God can use us, for the people that we will have conversations with, for our mission!

  

Weather - Humidity is the devil, need I say more?

 

Wanting - An easy button. For relationships, to lose weight, for people in my life who I love and are hurting, to make everything fit together perfectly.





Watching - RHONJ is back y'all!!!! I'm so excited that Dina is back. My summer TV schedule is pretty lame other than Bravo. Hence my reading kick.

 



 

Current Favorites

I know I just did a Currently post last week, but this one is totally different. Well not totally, but different enough. My blog mojo is weak and when that happens I just make lists for you.

 

Current Favorite Song: (I can never pick just one song) Not a Bad Thing - JT,
Sing - Ed Sheeran, Burn - Ellie Goulding

 

 

Current Favorite Nail Color: Essie - Secret Story is on my toes right now

Current Favorite GIF: What more does a girl need? haha

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Current Favorite Starbucks Drink:  Iced Vanilla Macchiato with non fat milk
Current Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails" I find myself often needing this reminder about my plan not always lining up with God's plan. It's such a comfort to know that when my plan fails, His plan is still in progress.

Current Favorite Thing To Wear: Midi rings - I only have one, but I want them all. So cute!

 

Current Favorite Place to Shop: Marshall's, always and forever

 

Current Favorite Phrase: I'm turning into my mamaw because I say "They lawww" ALL THE TIME!

Currently - April Edition

Listening - John Mayer's version of Free Fallin' - I don't even really like him but I LOVE this.

 

Throwback Maroon 5 (thank you The Voice for reminding me that Adam has always been awesome)

 

 

Eating - How about trying not to? Before you get all worried about me and make sure I haven't developed some eating disorder, I'm still chubby have no fear. I'm just really really missing my old body so I am really working hard on eating healthier. 5am club is making a comeback!

 

 

Drinking - Zero water. Seriously it's the bane of my existence. Vanilla Diet Coke from Sonic is my most favorite right now. HOLLA for happy hour!

 

Reading - I just finished:

-Jesus Is ____ by Judah Smith. Best book I've read in the long time. He is hilarious and it's written very conversationally. He reminds me so much of my pastor.

-I've Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has by Mandy Hale. Single ladies - I know you've heard of this one. Worth a read. I can relate to so much of her story. I'll be doing a post on it soon.

-The Dark Witch by Nora Roberts.  I've read all of Nora's books - not her romance ones (GAG) and I always love a new trilogy from her.  

  

Feeling - Hopeful. I have several things going on right now that have really just weighed me down. Things that feel major. Things that aren't easy to just shake off. Things that will take time to heal. Even though I am a Christian, things can still get the best of me. But through my relationship with God, I know that I am never alone. And really all I have to do is be faithful. Each day he renews his grace to me, and if that ain't worth shaking off your troubles then I don't know what is.

 

 

Thankful. On a happy note, one of my good friends found out she's 11 weeks pregnant!! This is after a year long battle of trying so hard to make this dream of hers come true. I had even offered to carry a baby for her at one point. We have spent so much time praying for this baby and I can't wait to hold it!

 

Weather - Well yesterday was a random fluke of snow flurries and 40-something in an otherwise 60-70's kinda springy pattern. Today it's back to sunny so I think I will live. I got my first sunkissed cheeks & shoulders of the year last Saturday at my cousin's softball tournament. I'm ready to be tan!

Wanting - Let's just always assume that I want a vacay. A personal trainer would be awesome too. I don't ask for much.


This is actually somewhere I'm looking at going in October! AAAAHHHHH! It's in Nicaragua

Watching -  I did a little DVR clean up over the weekend - I deleted all my series recordings for HIMYM, I've seen them all and it's time to move on. RHONY is one of my current guilty pleasures, I love me some Heather & Sonja (Hate Aviva!!!)

Can I just say again how much fun it is to waste time looking up gifs??? I'm obviously easily entertained!

Currently - January Edition

Happy Monday friends! (happy Monday does not sound as happy as Happy Friday)

Listening - Jon Pardi's new album - LOVE IT! If you like Luke Bryan kind of country then give it a listen! My favs (besides Up All Night) are: Write You a Song & That Man.

Thomas Rhett - Get Me Some of That
The Black Keys - how am I JUST NOW getting on board with them? Where have I been?? They are music for my soul.

Eating - let's not even discuss my fatty tendencies right now...

 

Drinking - I've been trying to get back on the water wagon....I really have. WHHHYYYYYYY is it so hard?
 

Reading - Believing God - Beth Moore. Every single page is full of wisdom. I'm reading it on Kindle (thanks to Beth's books being on free download in early Jan), but I have a notebook full of side notes. I'm a note taker/highlighter person when I read. I really connect with her style of writing.

Next on my list: The Silent Wife - checked it out from the library Saturday

  

Feeling - TIRED!!!! I couldn't go to sleep until 1:30am after all the Grammy excitement. I have sooooo many things to say about the Grammys...but I'll just leave you with this hair perfection...

 

Weather - We have had record cold temps here in Knoxville for January. I work for a natural gas utility company so cold weather = good business for us, but it's been quite cray cray. It's actually been warmer in Alaska than it has been here. Which is just stupid. Not a lot of snow, but a ton of negative wind chills.

Wanting - Floors in my house. Is that too much for a girl to ask? Patience, patience, patience. BTW - I love these floors and all the depth with the color. Mine were much darker.

 

Watching - Crazy Hearts: Nashville {A&E} is my newest guilty pleasure! Counting Down the days until The Walking Dead comes back on Feb 9th!

 

Currently - November Edition

Listening - Jason Aldean - When She Says Baby, Eric Parslay - Friday Night, Paramore - Still Into You, Ke$ha & Pitbull - Timber

Eating - Surprisingly nothing at moment, but I have been trying decently hard to lose weight and I'm down 6 lbs in about 2 weeks. I am working on being more disciplined and bringing my lunch/eating at home more.

 

Drinking - Coke Zero and it's delicious

Reading - The Smart One & The Pretty One. I think I'm going to start the Breathing Series next.

 

Feeling - a little stressed...work & family things are both stressful right now. But I'm thankful for wine to chill me out at the end of a long day! I know after this week I will feel much better.

 

Weather - COOOOOLD! We were having such great perfect fall-ish weather, then BAM it's freezing out! High tomorrow is 33! I'm rocking my new Small Town Style scarf (in Mocha), which is so cute and perfect for this cold rainy day.

 

Wanting - to be lazy and not put up Christmas decorations, but I know I will regret that. I always fuss over doing the actual work but then it makes me SO happy to sit with the lights off and my Christmas tree lights on. I also want a new iPhone, I think mine is on the outs. SANTA better read my blog!



 

Thinking - I am still obsessing over the Catching Fire movie. Yesterday I was googling all the spoilers I could possibly find for Mockingjay. So excited they are making it into TWO movies! I can't wait until Nov 2014 for Part 1.

 

Enjoying - My TV shows (Walking Dead was so good this week), my church family, my work friends & our devotional time in the mornings, Tilly time.

Currently - October Edition

Listening - Bruno Mars, Gorilla. Throwback Dixie Chicks, heard one song last week and I've been obsessed ever since. Justin Moore's new cd, thanks to Amy! Lolly, Justin Bieber. JT.

 

Eating - Can I just sum it up to everything?

 

Drinking - Iced coffee has taken over my life. I say that and you laugh, but I mean it. Also, craft beers - pumpkin, peach, strawberry - yummmmmy. I've been sippin on plenty of Octoberfest lately too, but dang it kicks my booty!

Wearing - BOOTS! LEGGINGS - not as pants though.

 

Reading - Whispers of Hope - 10 weeks of devotional prayer by Beth Moore. Allegiant by Veronica Roth - last book in the Divergent series finally came out this week! Also, bought The Lincoln Letters. I love historical fiction books.

  

Feeling - Thankful. Blessed. Happy.

 

Weather - It's chilly now! Mid to low 60's during the day - low 40's upper 30's at night. Guess who still hasn't turned on their heat? This hobo is gonna live like she's homeless and bundle up for as long as I possibly can. Colder weather makes my work days really long and hectic though.

 

Wanting - SLEEEEEP! My sleep schedule is so screwed up these days. I wish I could spend the whole weekend sleeping.



Thinking - Let's go with making a conscious effort not to over-think.... I'm really trying to pray vs. react. Things to pray about: My mom's health is not doing very well at all, she's on her 3rd round of treatments for her lung cancer and it has spread a little so that has me worried. Boys, I've spent a lot of time lately praying for my future husband and oddly enough my ex-fiancé.

 

Enjoying - Trent Shelton - if you don't know him, find him here on Twitter. He is an amazing inspiration! It's pretty nice to hear a cute boy tell you that you're perfect just the way you are.

 

Currently - Sept Edition

Listening - Miranda, All Kinds of Kinds. JT, TKO. Juicy J & Miley, 23. Luke Bryan, Beer in the Headlights. JT & Jay-Z, Holy Grail. Wale, Chain Music. RKelly & 2Chainz, My Story. Chris Young, Aw Naw.
 

 

Eating - I've been on a Subway kick lately. And Whatchamacallits - we now have those in the vending machine at work and I have eaten more than my fair share.

 

Drinking - zero water, ugh why is it such a struggle for me? Lots of iced coffee and diet mt dew, and duh there's always beer in my life.

Wearing - yoga pants for days, I can't stop myself. Also, I am in love with these pocket boyfriend tee's from Target. I have at least 10, don't judge me. $9 bucks! I have definitely gotten lazy with my style since I've been single - that's probably not the best game plan.

 

Reading - NEED SUGGESTIONS! I'm going to re-read Catching Fire before the movie comes out, but that's all I have lined up. I'm in a reading slump, aside from my daily devotions.

 

Feeling - Ready to see my little VOL fan Alexa (& of course Glenn CoCo) in 2 weeks for the TN vs. GA game! Excited The Voice is back -- heeeeey Adam!! A little anxious/stressed about a very BUSY October, but also excited to see lots of friends! Ready to kick some ass at our kickball game on Thursday night! Excited for Fall TV shows!

Weather - Today is rainy, but lately it's been absolutely perfect pre-fall weather! Sunny and high 70's. Gimme more! My family is doing pictures this Sunday for my mom's birthday so let's hope the weather sticks around.

Wanting - GOLD IPHONE, GOLD IPHONE, GOLD IPHONE obsessed with lusting over this baby! Shorter work days. To wake up and be model skinny. Taylor Kinney to marry me - I don't care that he dated Lady Gaga, he's HOT!

Taylor Kinney from Chicago Fire

Thinking - all the technology around me is failing- my laptop's wifi isn't working, my Bluetooth on my phone is messed up, autocorrect hates my guts and I haven't done the iOS7 update yet. White girl in crisis!

 

Enjoying - New people in my life - boys & girls. New small group at church means new girlfriends. And well I told you about the country boy from the first date last Friday? I'm definitely enjoying him! (not like that dirty girls!) We had a pretty great date, and all the girls at my work were impressed when he came by and left me a love note on my desk, and they gave the approval of his hotness as well. (His company does business with my company so he wasn't just stalking me and coming by, it was actually a very sweet gesture!) Plus, I always think a boy's handwriting is just the cutest!

 

Currently - August Edition

Listening - My new workout playlist that I shared last week is still in my head. Kasey Musgraves is a little girl crush of mine. JT & Jay-Z. And since we are 24 days out from football kickoff in Big Orange Country my radio is usually on sports talk, I can't get enough of it.

Eating - I have been eating much better lately, and it feels good not to eat junk. {Don't get it twisted, I still sneak it in but for the most part I've been a good girl.}

 

Drinking - Chilled Cappuccino, French Vanilla. OBSESSED! So good. I am all about the cold coffee drinks! Starbucks DoubleShots YES!

Wearing - Again with the dresses overload. I really try my hardest not to wear pants, unless they are of the yoga fashion. In fact, earlier this week I walked right outside my front porch SANS pants because I am so used to not wearing them. Sorry neighbors!

 

Reading - Just finished Beautiful Redemption, currently Brothers: the Hidden History of the Kennedy Years, next up Catching Fire re-read to get ready for the movie!

 

Feeling - SO EXCITED FOR MY STL TRIP THIS WEEKEND!!! I need to get away, even if it's quick! I need time with my besties!!

Weather - We got lucky with about a week straight of beautiful weather, then rain again today. Knoxville is now Seattle, Jr. so it's typical.

Wanting - I made a birthday wish list (which I'll share soon) recently and there are plenty of things I want!

 

Thinking - I'm incredibly pale. I hate that it's the first week of August and I have no tan. I'm getting sprayed tomorrow so hopefully that will help. Everybody looks and feels better with a tan!

 

Enjoying - The Braves 12 game winning streak - my boys are HOT!

This Manning brothers rap video - have you seen it? Hilarious!

 

Currently - June Edition

Listening - Obsessed with Jason Aldean's songs Driving Around Song & Night Train. Counting down the days until LB's Crash My Party comes out - 46 if you are interested.
 

Eating - I cannot get enough Mexican food these days. The strange part about this is, I used to HATE Mexican food. Like refused to eat it. Now all this girl wants is Mexican and a marg.

 

Drinking - I've acquired a love for BL Platinum. If we are being honest, it was on sale at the grocery store a couple weeks ago so I bought it and now I quite like it. See, I even was drinking it last night while I was going stir crazy in my house rearranging all my jewelry.

Wearing - Dresses pretty much every day. I have a new obsession with maxis. It's just so humid here in the summer that I don't like to wear pants. I really don't ever want to wear pants, but sometimes you gotta. Dresses are much more comfy and flattering too.

 

Reading - Just finished Delirium by Lauren Oliver & Women Food & God by Geneen Roth (which I have a whole post planned to tell you guys about). Next Up is Beautiful Redemption.

Feeling - I have a lot to look forward to and like I said the other day I'm pretty content with where my life is right now. Even though there are still plenty of kinks to be worked out, I am blessed and I know it. The only truly negative thing going on in my life is my mom's declining health (say prayers girls!)

Weather - It's that point in the summer where it's mid-high 80's with a chance of rain every day. Hello humidity! I'm just hoping for clear weather for Fire on the Water on Saturday!

Wanting - A VACATION! I need some salt, sun and sand in my life. I heard a little rumor that my grandparents are taking Dylan & I in September so fingers crossed that's true!

 

Thinking - I need a nap. I'm running on about 3 hours of sleep today. But I'm getting my hair done tonight and I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward to fresh blonde! Ready for girl's craft night at my house on Friday too & a weekend on the lake with fireworks.

 

Enjoying - Three new shows I got hooked on while I was at home with pink eye the past couple of days - Mistresses, Rizzoli & Isles and Pretty Wicked Moms. Pretty Wicked Moms reminds me of a Real Housewives wannabe, but the wives are annoying.
 

Currently - May Edition

Listening - Waka Flocka on iHeart radio. I like to get crunk in the mornings! The Voice has also got me inspired to listen to some old school - like Fleetwood Mac & Heart because their versions of Dreams & Alone.
 

Eating - so much better! The past 2 weeks I've been eating (mostly) clean and counting calories. A weakness has been Kit Kat minis that a co-worker keeps in her candy jar, those things are heavenly! My sweet cravings are definitely starting to subside though, thankfully FINALLY!
 

Drinking - I have developed a love for smoothies! I buy some frozen fruit, add a little protein powder or soy milk and blend it up. So delish for breakfast or a sweet treat.

Wearing - It's supposed to be 85 degrees today but I have to dress for winter because my office is so cold. I am rocking this pink sequin headband today, and I mean can you really have a bad day when pink sequins are involved? I think not.

Reading - The Witness by Nora Roberts, love my girl Nora!

Feeling - Positive & Happy! Eating right, working out and constant prayer has really helped me start to feel better about myself. Things are good at work, mostly good with family, good with a boy, my best girls are amazing, church is feeding my soul and lake season is upon us - I can't complain!

Weather - 80's in sight all week...finally spring is making herself known.

Wanting - new running shoes, patience with my body, to be in Iowa this week for my BFF's graduation from grad school, The Office to NEVER end - I'm going to miss it SO MUCH!

 

Thinking - I've been in such a silly carefree mood this week. I'm looking forward to a fun weekend, with nice weather.

 

Enjoying - Adam, Upton, JT and Lebron. This is my life these days. Work, come home do my Insanity workout, eat dinner, watch The Voice/Braves/Heat, listen to JT. Only 214 days until I get to see JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE in Louisville with my girl Manda! Best blate ever!

 

 

 

Currently - April Edition

Listening - I have been obsessed with listening to Jason Aldean since the concert last week.
 

Eating - ugh...let's not go there. I've been having an emotionally stressful couple of days so we can sum it up and say I've been eating everything. Not good for my little DietBet...
 

Drinking - I drank 3 of these babies last night, and margarita therapy works like a charm! I feel so much better today. Also drinking Diet Coke like a mad woman this week...I know, I know it's my kryptonite!

 

Wearing - apparently a cute little number today because I've gotten a couple compliments. It's like the universe knows I need an ego boost today and I don't hate it! 

 

Reading - Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. Has anyone read this? I'm about 3/4 of the way through it. and I have mixed feelings. I loved her Delirium & Pandemonium (haven't read Requiem yet). Next up on my list is The Witness by Nora Roberts.

Feeling - Much better today. I'm telling ya margarita therapy always does the job. Seriously though, I feel blessed today. Sometimes a bad day that turns into a couple bad days, can just mess with your head. Then a good day comes along and puts everything back in perspective. Plus, I got gorgeous flowers at work today so that always makes me smile! (even if they are from my boss and not a cute boy)

Weather - It's actually chilly today - low 60's supposed to thunderstorm later. I can't complain too much about the weather lately, but I am ready for April showers to be over. Bring on the May flowers!

Wanting - a fun weekend trip out of town! Dying to go see the Braves play this season - my boys are killing it! A sugar daddy....not the candy :) My face to clear up...maybe if I stopped eating junk then that would follow...

Thinking - Positive thoughts!

 

Enjoying - the relationships in my life - my family, best friends, co-workers, all my bloggy buddies - you guys lift me up more than you know and it's so important to me!

TO ALL MY 30 MILES IN 30 DAYS LINK UP GIRLS: I will NOT be posting tomorrow when I usually do for the April Week 4 Link Up. I'm waiting until next Tuesday the 30th to give myself everyone an extra weekend to get in your miles! Spread the Word!

 

Currently - March Edition

Listening...Luke Bryan's new Spring Break cd, makes me so pumped for the lake this summer! And I am obsessed with Lady A's new Downtown song. Still on my country kick apparently.

Eating... healthy this week, no cheating, even if it kills me. I need to see some results with weight loss! Why is it that it's sooooo easy to pack on the pounds but hard as hell to work them back off? Healthy Choice Frozen Greek Yogurt in Vanilla Bean is definitely one of my fav snacks - only 100 cals and tastes like ice cream!

One of my favs...especially since I struggle with mindless "binge" eating

Drinking... I am diet mountain dew fiend! I know I should go easy on the aspartame, but damn that stuff is delicious! Also, definitely making an effort to drink less alcohol these days for the sole purpose of not drinking my calories.

Wearing.... bright pink polish on my nails & toes - getting ready for spring!

Feeling...sore, but in a good way. Satisfied that I pushed myself to get out of my warm bed and to the gym this morning. Fulfilled & Thankful! Looking forward to my dinner & movie date tomorrow night with my work girls and happy hour Thursday night with old friends!

Weather...54 and cloudy today, but supposed to be sunny and warm again by the weekend. And speaking of warmer weather this girl needs a tan...BAD!

Wanting...to find a money tree. Anybody know where I can find one? To find out what happens in Beautiful Redemption (Book 4 of the Beautiful Creatures series)! I finished reading Beautiful Chaos last night and holy cliffhanger, I am dying to see what happens, even though I don't think it will be the obvious answer. 

Thinking...about relationships in my life and how I can be a better sister/daughter/friend (deep, I know haha)

Enjoying...my social media fixes, my current surge of willpower, my Polar HRM, unlimited text messages, my blog friends and all the love and support you guys offer me