Simply Live...

Everyone has a "Mission Statement" or a motto that they try to live by.

Like "That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger," "When the going gets tough, the tough get going," "What goes around, comes around," or in the words of Simba, "Hakuna Matata- Slimy, yet satisfying."

Mine is "Simply Live." I came up with it in a pivotal time of my life. I am kind of a control freak if any of you hadn't noticed. Especially when it comes to feelings of "infatuation" or "crushes." My poor roommates had to deal with a lot of my mellow-dramatic rants of "Why hasn't he texted me??" and "UGH! I hate men! They are such jerks!" (... sounds familiar... still!)

Back in November I really started to like this guy, "Sam" as we'll call him. I felt like if he didn't pay his every waking attention to me, that he had all of the sudden decided he didn't like me anymore. I was pathetic. I finally realized how much energy I legitimately wasted on NOT being happy with him.

I felt like I had to be in control of everything. I even went to the extremes of having my sweet, dear roommate Ashley change his name in my phone so I wouldn't stress over who should text the other one first.

The day Sam and I officially ended things was tough on me. I thought long and hard about the amount of time I wasted trying to figure things out that didn't need to be figured out. I thought to myself, Why do stress over everything... even the things I can't control? I just need to let things flow naturally. I need to Simply Live!

That night, we drove to Denny's and we talked. I told Sam I was really struggling with the fact that he didn't care about me as much as I did him. He told me I was trying to force things, way too much. Sam just looked at me and said, "You just need to simply live." NO, I am not making this up. He basically read my mind. I told him, "Oh my gosh! I know EXACTLY what you mean."

On my mirror are oversized purple letters reading, "Simply Live." My phone has a banner across it, reminding me to "Simply Live..." Those words have been on there since November.

I'm not saying I'm perfect at it. Because, let's be honest, I still struggle a ridiculous amount with control. But it's something I am really constantly reminding myself to do.

"Simply Living" means to me, letting the Lord's hand in my life a little more prominently. Trusting in His plan for me. Not trying to push all my goals and sights into His Master plan.

I know it's cheesy. But a motto is something to help me grow.

The New Looks.

I accidentally cut my bangs too short a couple weeks ago. I guess it's an okay look for me when my hair is either up or curled. My straight hair has zero personality with straight-across bangs. The worst comment I heard about them was from my co-worker, Nancy.

I was feeling really self-conscious as it was and she was like, "Oh, sweetie, I wish I had my scissors so we could straighten them out." She was one check-stand away from me so she kinda had to talk loudly.

Thanks, Nancy. You're so sweet, looking out for me and pointing out what I was hoping no one would see. We should be best friends.

That's like someone announcing to everyone that your clothes slightly clash while at the party. You know the classy thing is to just ignore it and not say anything... or take the poor person aside and be like, "Hey bimbo, you do know that neon pink and orange look terrible together... right?"

I really do like this picture. I think my bangs have some style and spunk (I'm so cocky, I know :)).

I was watching my adorable niece Tay yesterday. While she was just playing with her water table, I decided to grab my laptop and change the look of my Blog. I know it's kinda different, but I'm really diggin' the animal print. It's just young and fun... Like me! :D

Tay came over to see what I was doing on my computer and I showed her "Photo Booth" She was loving it! So here are some cute and fun pictures of my niece!

In this next one, she had to grab her "Cubby" and "Banket" to debut to the world! She loves them very much...obviously ;)

I love babysitting her because she's crazy and hilarious! A lot like my whole family. :)

The only way to stay sane is to change things up every once in a while.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

DON'T judge my blog right now... it's under construction and not up to par. I'll get to it later. :D