day 9//one moment

day 9//a moment in your day

 ...is the best time.

day 8//advice

SOOOOOOOO?!
DO YOU LOVE IT OR DO YOU LOVE IT?

Ahem. Still kind of obsessing sorry.

Anywho, if any of you bloggers out there are interested in where I got this theme, check out Dinosaur Stew on Etsy.com.  Stumbled upon her shop and I am so glad I did! It was so difficult to choose one since they were quietly whispering my name, begging to be on my blog...

"melissaaaa, melissaaaa you want meeeeee,dontcha?!"

But alas, this is my pick, which I believe fits my style/personality/eyes perfectly!

Just...one more time...me + this template = <3

Unfortunetly, I gotta get back to my studying and finishing some papers and other college nonsense.
But quick! Today's Blog Everday in May...

A piece of advice you have for others. Anything at all.

 My advice? Listen to this song.

Heard it before? Listen to it again.

But for real.

Like mid-mascara swipe, my heart was just overwhelmed by the word I so desperately needed to hear.

Forgiveness.

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God's timing is pretty awesome like that.

day 7//fears

Jumping right ahead from day 3 to day...7? Yep, that's just how things are gonna roll around here.

day 7: the things you are most afraid of

(Defs got a couple of those. Some serious, some...a little peculiar.)

time. not having enough of it.

bird poop. specifically landing on me.

throwing up. I've willed myself not to for eight years now. no joke

hospitals. and my mom's a nurse. goody.

car accidents. Extra cautious driver here.

losing friendships. It's tough man, real tough.

writer's block. Then it's bye bye bloggy for a couple days.

loud noises. fireworks, thunder, student drops a textbook...I jump a mile high.

monkeys. the big ones. 'nuff said.

ocean currents. good thing we're landlocked.

growing old. scratch that. i basically live in my bathrobe...really though...I'm wearing it now.

the future. ah yes, the great unknown...

 pic from our trip to gulf shores, AL this spring break.

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now you can see why fear number 2 made the cut.

On a brighter note! I would defeneitely recommend coming back here tomorrow folks!

Cause if all goes well and my computer skills are up to par, you may see a pretty awesomely amazing new layout! I mean, maybe I'm just nerdy, but I plan on getting up tomorrow extra early, grabbing some coffee, running to the school library (they got Apple), and uploading this new theme PRONTO.

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Geekfest over and out.

day 3//words

Blog Every Day May has now turned into Blog Every (other) Day May.
Should have taken into account that May involves more weekend shifts, more papers to do, and more studying for upcoming finals.
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Sooo, this may be short and sweet, but this prompt is much too wonderful to pass up.

Favorite quote and why you love it.

  image via here

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

These are my favorite words.

The words I need to be constantly reminded of.

The words that bring me peace and understanding, even in the most difficult of times.

The words that keep me sane.

The words that get me through these long weeks of studying because I know there is a purpose behind it all.

The words that lull me to sleep every night, knowing my days ahead are already planned out.

The words that make sense when nothing else in my life does.

The words that have guided me through each and every step thus far and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.

So, yeaa. I would have to say this would be favorite set of words. Authored by My Father.  The Creator of the Universe.

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No big deal or anything.

day 2//how-to

Blog Every Day in May Challenge Day 2!
Today's prompt...educate us on something you know a lot about or are good at.
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hee hee hee.....

 TA-DA!

Ah yes, the joys of thrifting. Betcha didn't see that one coming. (winkyface).

 If given the choice between a million dollar shopping spree to the MOA or thrifting...

...

Well obviously, the free money.

HOWEVER

Most of us don't have that kind of moola, especially when it comes to my fellow college peers.

   So, I've figured out how to continue my love of shopping without breaking the bank.

After all, what's better than receiving a compliment on some new cute attire and getting to respond with a sly smile, a wink, and "Only cost me three bucks."

Yeaa it's pretty awesome.

 1) Create a inspiration list to help!

Use your Pinterest board to its full potential.  Jot down outfit ideas which you are dying to try.  More importantly, pick out the items which you are seeing appear most frequently. Crisp, white button ups? Colored jeans? Jean vests? Shorts? It's better to know ahead of time what you're looking for exactly instead of aimlessly wandering up and down the aisles.

2) Open mind/eyes shopping.

 Many items in a secondhand shop definitely have "secondhand" written all over them.  Faded colors, buttons missing, or out-of-style pieces may scare away some people.  But remember that behind all the ho-hem, there's some gems just waiting to be found.  Half the fun is being able to find that beautiful button down and holding up your find in treasured glory!

3) Switch it up!

 Ladies, don't be afraid to bump elbows with the male thrifters as well. Most of the time I like to lounge in comfy sweatpants and sweatshirts. And guess who has the plethora of those? Da boys.  So, make your way over to the mens section and find yourselves five sweatshirts for the price of one.

4)  Try EVERYTHING on.

DO IT.  Many times, aisles aren't organized by size.  And eyeballing that cute shirt just won't cut it.  Some items may have shrunk (or expanded) from previous use and it best to be safe than sorry before purchasing an accidental belly shirt.

5)  Make it even fun(ner), bring a friend!

Grab some coffee, your inspiration lists, your ladyfranns, and HAVE FUN!  It's way more exciting to have someone there to brainstorm/cover more aisles/brag about your findings with.  Plus, it helps to get a second opinion sometimes.  The low price of some items may shield your common sense and you'll end up wasting a few bucks on something you never actually wear out in public.

I probably could add a lot more things here, but five seems like a good, even number. Plus it's my favorite.

Until tomorrow, my friends! Hope you are all feeling a little more eduamacated!:)

day 1//life story

Alright, it's time to get these creative juices a'flowing (...that sounded gross, sorry).

Saw this Blog Every Day in May circulating the blogging world and I'm joining the bandwagon.
I am a few days late behind in the challenge, let's just pretend that didn't happen.
I'm needing a little writer inspiration lately and this seems like the perfect fit!
If you're curious as to where this brillant idea came from, check out the button at the end of the post.
Today's challenge (or technically Monday's...)

Story of My Life

(in 250 words or less)

haven't changed a bit..

Born on September 26th, 1992.  A very large and squishy baby.  Grew up with my lovely parents and three sisters.  ("Your poor father, always outnumbered!"  He secretly loves it.)  Move to suburban home at the age of five and live here for most of my elementary school days.  Night games, sister fort days, trampoline parties, and other random childhood memories consist here.  At age twelve, move to another home across town.  Enter the dramatic junior high days.  Braces, rubber bands, glasses; the whole nine yards.  Let's leave it at that.  High school begins and the pre-teen years end.  Some of my finest memories begin here including marching band, homecomings, best friends, Dairy Queen shifts, lacrosse, prom planning, youth group, and boys. Especially one in particular.  Graduation comes all too quickly and college begins.  Freshmen year turns out to be much tougher than I thought with long distance and lost friendships to blame.  But all is well and soon summer rolls around where my favorite job begins as a t-ball coach.  Sophomore year arises and is much busier with tougher classes and desk assistant job.  Love being busy though.  Still makes the decision that transferring to another school might be a better fit.  Fall 2013.  All the while, I fall in love with all things writing and photography.  Mass Comm-Journalism major it is.   Minor unknown.  Still learning more about myself each and every day  and looking forward to where the Lord leads me next.  I’m a work in progress after all.

BOOM.

250 words exactly.

For realz. Count 'em up.

Until TOMORROW everyone!

thrifty thursday//awkvesttime

...Going through my photos and realized I had actually taken these like two weeks ago...oops.
Wasn't really planning on using them since my awkwardness was really shining that day, especially through the camera lens....cause they were kinda turning out like this....

 mid-blink, mid-sneeze, i don't really know.

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BUT since it has been a while, this is just how it's gonna be. For the sake of the blog. Not my reputation.

 FACT: Made this vest from what use to be a Limited Too jean jacket.

(Thank you small child for donating your once outrageously priced coat to become a feautred DIY vest

on my blog, which I purchased for $4. Thank you.)

legs. unshaven.

hehhhh hiiii thereeee mr. janitor guy....

myspace prof pic<3

vest: thrifted
shirt: k-mart (i know, right?!)
jeans: delias
shoes: target