Yes, that's right, my blog has gotten a facelift! I hope you enjoy it, because I sure do! Of course, I've gotten into the whole Chevron print trend, and when I saw this print I just had to apply it to the blog. I LOVE it! I needed a good facelift, I don't like things looking the same for a while!
I also changed the name of my blog to something a little more personal. I wanted something that represented life to me. Today, I was listening to one of my favorite songs by Lucy Schwartz (she's amazing...if you don't listen to her, you should!). It's titled "Life In Letters". I love the song, but today it's as if the lyrics just slapped me in the face. I thought "Wow, those are some strong words!" So, I thought more and said, "You know...Life In Letters would be the PERFECT name for my blog, seeing as how I type away about my day and life in general" So, the blog's new look began. Here's the music video to Lucy's song, you will absolutely love it (because I do, and I have the best taste in music...duh).
It's absolutely a stunning song. I just get chills when I hear it now.
Told you it was good :)
I saw Lucy live with The Civil Wars in Birmingham, AL, on Feb. 4th. Honestly, I can say that was the BEST concert I have ever been to. I was with some great, amazing friends listening to my favorite duo (if you haven't heard The Civil Wars, I suggest you do...I've gotten all of my friends HOOKED), and Lucy opened for them. She had a great show full of lots of technical difficulties (WorkPlay doesn't really have the best sound technicians). She was still stunning to watch and listen to; it was such a treat!
Tonight, I had dinner with our good friends, The Backstrom's, again. Leslie, Paul, Briley and Miles are all a joy to be around and it was so much fun to get to sit, chat and eat while enjoying their fun company! It was a wonderful night!
Anyways, kids. I just wanted to inform you of the new look, what it meant, and where it came from. I'll be blogging this weekend about my adventures Saturday...we're going to the Amish village in Tennessee! SO excited! I'll be back with goodies to show and tell!
Living life in letters,
Jennifer
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
It's a "Twiddling my Thumbs" Kind-of Summer
Well, boys and girls. I'm officially bored with summer. I haven't worked in 4 days and I'm feeling it. I need a fun trip, a hiking day, a canoe in a river...I need something that tells me it's summer! My sweet boy left this afternoon to go to the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. That's our dream place to live. I hope he's going to be scouting out some houses for us to live in when we grow up ;)
Speaking of that cute boy that I love extremely much, he and I celebrated our 3 years worth of dating Monday. We went out to eat at Old Venice and went back to my house like old people and took a cat nap. He's seriously the best thing ever. He puts up with my silliness and loves me, that's a miracle in itself! Here's to a few more years of dating, and maybe moving onto the next level of the relationship, graduating ;) Haha
I found out yesterday what school I am in for Super Summer. Needless to say, I'm extremely pumped! No matter what school I'm placed in as a Team Leader, I know I'm going to have a blast and enjoy the heck out of myself. I am in Silver School this year, which is a good flashback to my very first year of being a student at Super Summer. I was a year late in attending this camp, so I was in Silver School. I honestly cannot tell you that I am sorry for skipping the first year of Super Summer. It was the best decision of my life! I have met some amazing friends through that first year of Super Summer in Silver School. One in particular has made me who I am today.
Super Summer, as you can tell, is one of my biggest passions! It's the ONE thing I've been looking forward to all summer. I may not be a student anymore, but I sure enjoy being a Team Leader! Last year, when I was in Boomin Blue School, I learned: 1) Being a TL is harder than it seems. 2) Just how much preparation and PRAYER goes into Super Summer every year 3) What you pray for, God will give you (pray for a group that will be open, they will talk your head off) 4) Being a TL is even more of a blessing than actually being a student at SS. I'm already getting antsy about the next few weeks in preparation for this awesome camp! Donations of duct tape will be accepted, it's pretty much the only thing you can decorate with that is silver!
ANY WAY,
I saw this fun questionnaire on Lauren Guy's blog, which I've read EVERY SINGLE TIME she posts. She's kind of an addicting blog writer. New career?
Matchbook Questionnaire:
•Tea or Coffee: Is this even a legit question? Coffee. I'm saving up this summer to buy house decorations...and Keurig!
• I collect: Underwear. I have a serious problem with buying underwear. We wonder why I work at Victoria's!
• Favorite city: It's a tie between Wears Valley, Tennessee and Loveland, Colorado; both have undeniably beautiful mountains.
• Spring or Fall?: Fall is beautiful. I'm a clothing freak, and layering is my favorite thing to do.
• Bloom of Choice: Baby's Breath and white Peonies
• Style Icon: This girl, right here, is my MUSE.
• Fragrance: My boy has an obsession with my Burberry Brit, so I wear that whenever I see him. I like to wear Daisy by Marc Jacobs in the spring/summer. He doesn't get why you should wear fragrances at different times of the year. Boys ;)
• China Pattern: Homer Laughlin-Gold Crown (Vintage 1950s china)
• I’m lusting after: *sigh* This gorgeous vintage engagement ring. My dream ring, for real.
• Most prized possession: My guitar, even though she's not been played very much since I started studying music (weird, should be opposite, but that's music education for you).
• Girl Crush: Jessica Biel is seriously the hottest girl ever. I tell my boyfriend all the time that I want to be her so bad. I mean, LOOK at this girl!
• Boy Crush: Yep, it's true. All these Louisiana trips have gotten to me. I think Jacob Landry is a HUNK. You may know him from Swamp People.
• On weekends: I like to go on adventures. Memphis, Birmingham, trails, canoes, etc. Something fun!
Alright ladies and gents, I'm done here. I should probably blog more often, because much more happened this week than just what I said. Maybe I'll do more than one a week now? Who knows. I'm going to go do some Pinning (yep, still obsessed)!
<3Jenn
Speaking of that cute boy that I love extremely much, he and I celebrated our 3 years worth of dating Monday. We went out to eat at Old Venice and went back to my house like old people and took a cat nap. He's seriously the best thing ever. He puts up with my silliness and loves me, that's a miracle in itself! Here's to a few more years of dating, and maybe moving onto the next level of the relationship, graduating ;) Haha
I found out yesterday what school I am in for Super Summer. Needless to say, I'm extremely pumped! No matter what school I'm placed in as a Team Leader, I know I'm going to have a blast and enjoy the heck out of myself. I am in Silver School this year, which is a good flashback to my very first year of being a student at Super Summer. I was a year late in attending this camp, so I was in Silver School. I honestly cannot tell you that I am sorry for skipping the first year of Super Summer. It was the best decision of my life! I have met some amazing friends through that first year of Super Summer in Silver School. One in particular has made me who I am today.
Super Summer, as you can tell, is one of my biggest passions! It's the ONE thing I've been looking forward to all summer. I may not be a student anymore, but I sure enjoy being a Team Leader! Last year, when I was in Boomin Blue School, I learned: 1) Being a TL is harder than it seems. 2) Just how much preparation and PRAYER goes into Super Summer every year 3) What you pray for, God will give you (pray for a group that will be open, they will talk your head off) 4) Being a TL is even more of a blessing than actually being a student at SS. I'm already getting antsy about the next few weeks in preparation for this awesome camp! Donations of duct tape will be accepted, it's pretty much the only thing you can decorate with that is silver!
ANY WAY,
I saw this fun questionnaire on Lauren Guy's blog, which I've read EVERY SINGLE TIME she posts. She's kind of an addicting blog writer. New career?
Matchbook Questionnaire:
•Tea or Coffee: Is this even a legit question? Coffee. I'm saving up this summer to buy house decorations...and Keurig!
• I collect: Underwear. I have a serious problem with buying underwear. We wonder why I work at Victoria's!
• Favorite city: It's a tie between Wears Valley, Tennessee and Loveland, Colorado; both have undeniably beautiful mountains.
• Spring or Fall?: Fall is beautiful. I'm a clothing freak, and layering is my favorite thing to do.
• Bloom of Choice: Baby's Breath and white Peonies
• Style Icon: This girl, right here, is my MUSE.
• Fragrance: My boy has an obsession with my Burberry Brit, so I wear that whenever I see him. I like to wear Daisy by Marc Jacobs in the spring/summer. He doesn't get why you should wear fragrances at different times of the year. Boys ;)
• China Pattern: Homer Laughlin-Gold Crown (Vintage 1950s china)
• I’m lusting after: *sigh* This gorgeous vintage engagement ring. My dream ring, for real.
• Most prized possession: My guitar, even though she's not been played very much since I started studying music (weird, should be opposite, but that's music education for you).
• Girl Crush: Jessica Biel is seriously the hottest girl ever. I tell my boyfriend all the time that I want to be her so bad. I mean, LOOK at this girl!
• Boy Crush: Yep, it's true. All these Louisiana trips have gotten to me. I think Jacob Landry is a HUNK. You may know him from Swamp People.
• On weekends: I like to go on adventures. Memphis, Birmingham, trails, canoes, etc. Something fun!
Alright ladies and gents, I'm done here. I should probably blog more often, because much more happened this week than just what I said. Maybe I'll do more than one a week now? Who knows. I'm going to go do some Pinning (yep, still obsessed)!
<3Jenn
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Padre's Day
Today is Father's Day, so happy father's day to all of those dads out there that rock at what you do! My dad has always been awesome. There's never a dull moment in my house with that guy. He's hilarious and one of the best role models a girl could ask for. Everyone calls me Linwood Jr. because we're pretty much the same person, I'm just a few years younger....and a girl ;) Our personalities are carbon copies. He's the bomb!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Livin' the Good Life
I've been working like crazy lately, which means something good will come of that....a wonderfully plump paycheck! I seriously love my job! What is not to love about working in an extremely girly store though?! Honestly, a blast! Tuesday I worked the early shift, so I was able to go eat dinner with my family and sweet family friends, The Backstrom's. These people are seriously some of the best people I know! We went and grabbed some Mexican food at a local place and got the secret authentic Mexican menu that I never knew about. Talk about yummy! After that we went to the Backstrom's house to have some amazing homemade ice cream. Mr. Paul makes the best homemade ice cream you could ever imagine. We sat out in their backyard until almost 9:00 just talking and enjoying the pretty and peaceful night.
We just talked and enjoyed the time together like we always do!
I've been hanging out with friends from home lately and it's so, so good to be back in Tupelo. I've really missed my high school friends!
It's time for bed. I have work tomorrow! Gotta make money, beautiful furnishings aren't going to buy themselves!
We just talked and enjoyed the time together like we always do!
I've been hanging out with friends from home lately and it's so, so good to be back in Tupelo. I've really missed my high school friends!
It's time for bed. I have work tomorrow! Gotta make money, beautiful furnishings aren't going to buy themselves!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Unemployment No Longer
That's right. I'm no longer unemployed! Let's give a big hooray to Victoria's Secret for that beautiful hire! I'm beyond excited about my new job. Lately, I've been doing the same thing every single day since the summer began:
-Sleeping too much
-Staying up too late
-Pinning on Pinterest like there's nothing else to do
-Laying out
-Working out
-Practicing piano (not everyday...trying to work on that)
-Finding new adventures
-Preparing deco for my new home
-Making headbands *See below
I now can add making money to that lovely list of things! That's it. I don't hate it at all, really, I've just been getting a little bored with the repetitiveness of it. I've gotta go visit my sweet friends and future roommates in Memphis.
Aren't we a pretty group of individuals?! :)
I've been missing my sweet girls, and boys, all summer. There's this funny thing about college at Mississippi State. There's honestly NOTHING to do in Starkville, MS; but when I'm away I just crave being there. I just miss being around all of my friends and doing nothing there is much more fun than doing nothing here in Tupelo. It's going to be weird in the fall not having my graduated friends there. I wish we didn't have to grow up...that'd be the life!
-Sleeping too much
-Staying up too late
-Pinning on Pinterest like there's nothing else to do
-Laying out
-Working out
-Practicing piano (not everyday...trying to work on that)
-Finding new adventures
-Preparing deco for my new home
-Making headbands *See below
I now can add making money to that lovely list of things! That's it. I don't hate it at all, really, I've just been getting a little bored with the repetitiveness of it. I've gotta go visit my sweet friends and future roommates in Memphis.
Aren't we a pretty group of individuals?! :)
I've been missing my sweet girls, and boys, all summer. There's this funny thing about college at Mississippi State. There's honestly NOTHING to do in Starkville, MS; but when I'm away I just crave being there. I just miss being around all of my friends and doing nothing there is much more fun than doing nothing here in Tupelo. It's going to be weird in the fall not having my graduated friends there. I wish we didn't have to grow up...that'd be the life!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Luke 12:22-34
Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Today has been a day that makes this passage so important.
A dear friend of mine that I grew up with got some terrible news Friday. She and her sweet fiance have been planning their wedding for June 4th. They have been expecting a baby for a few months, but Friday they were told that something went wrong and the baby was lost. This kind of news hit me hard. I grew up with Rebekah and even when she moved to North Carolina, she and I still remained friends. I know that she and her fiance were so happy to start this journey in their lives, and for it to be stopped so abruptly is heartbreaking. God has more knowledge and wisdom than we do, though. He has plans for that couple that are great and rewarding, the road to get there is just difficult. My prayers, and I hope yours too, are going out to them and their families during this time.
I also found out today that another friend I grew up with, Emily, is engaged! It's that time in our lives where EVERYONE is starting to progress to the next step. It makes me so happy to see all of my friends getting engaged and starting their own little families. I know that Emily is so happy, what newly engaged girl wouldn't be?! I have a bridal shower to attend Sunday, also. Wedding season is among us, ladies and gents!
Tomorrow, I have an interview with JoS. A Bank. FINALLY someone contacted me. I am beyond hopeful that this job will fall through for me, let's hope and pray!
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Today has been a day that makes this passage so important.
A dear friend of mine that I grew up with got some terrible news Friday. She and her sweet fiance have been planning their wedding for June 4th. They have been expecting a baby for a few months, but Friday they were told that something went wrong and the baby was lost. This kind of news hit me hard. I grew up with Rebekah and even when she moved to North Carolina, she and I still remained friends. I know that she and her fiance were so happy to start this journey in their lives, and for it to be stopped so abruptly is heartbreaking. God has more knowledge and wisdom than we do, though. He has plans for that couple that are great and rewarding, the road to get there is just difficult. My prayers, and I hope yours too, are going out to them and their families during this time.
I also found out today that another friend I grew up with, Emily, is engaged! It's that time in our lives where EVERYONE is starting to progress to the next step. It makes me so happy to see all of my friends getting engaged and starting their own little families. I know that Emily is so happy, what newly engaged girl wouldn't be?! I have a bridal shower to attend Sunday, also. Wedding season is among us, ladies and gents!
Tomorrow, I have an interview with JoS. A Bank. FINALLY someone contacted me. I am beyond hopeful that this job will fall through for me, let's hope and pray!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Pinning and Searching
All I've been doing lately is job searching and pinning on Pinterest. The latter, of course, is more fun than the first. Summer should kick off once all of my friends get done with their final exams this week. My boy has started his month of business trips with his new internship. He is mighty fancy, that's for sure! So with him being gone and majority of my friends doing finals, I've been getting ideas for decor in my house for August.
I've got an old door that my mom bought from an antique place, and I've yet to decide what to do with it. I've thought of making a desk, a scarf hanger and more...but today I was on Pinterest (of course) and found this:
How creative! This is such a wonderful idea, and I found it on *junkrestore* blog and I am absolutely IN LOVE.
I also found these lovely little things via Pinterest, on Etsy:
Looks like my mom has a new crocheting job for the summer...lots and lots of pillows!
Well, I'm going to get back to watching House Hunters International, my new summer obsession.
I've got an old door that my mom bought from an antique place, and I've yet to decide what to do with it. I've thought of making a desk, a scarf hanger and more...but today I was on Pinterest (of course) and found this:
How creative! This is such a wonderful idea, and I found it on *junkrestore* blog and I am absolutely IN LOVE.
I also found these lovely little things via Pinterest, on Etsy:
Looks like my mom has a new crocheting job for the summer...lots and lots of pillows!
Well, I'm going to get back to watching House Hunters International, my new summer obsession.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Homelife
Being home is always a great thing. I've missed home so much this year, I don't know why it is different from last year. I think I have just been missing the ability to enjoy doing nothing. Of course, I also missed my parents. When school was done, a lot of my friends complained about going home to their parents, I was over-joyed! I don't understand how so many students do not want to go back home!
Home, so far, has been great. Mainly because I have done nothing for school and it feels absolutely wonderful. I've been on a job hunt for the past few days, so far nothing but I have a few good leads! I've got to get $6,000 by next summer. The voice teacher recommends I attend a voice summer session in Italy, and I don't hate the idea at all! Why would I not want to be around this:
B-E-A-U-TIFUL! Any donations would be greatly appreciated. It's for the arts ;)
Home, so far, has been great. Mainly because I have done nothing for school and it feels absolutely wonderful. I've been on a job hunt for the past few days, so far nothing but I have a few good leads! I've got to get $6,000 by next summer. The voice teacher recommends I attend a voice summer session in Italy, and I don't hate the idea at all! Why would I not want to be around this:
B-E-A-U-TIFUL! Any donations would be greatly appreciated. It's for the arts ;)
Monday, May 2, 2011
God's Blessings
I sit here typing this post during one of the most important times of U.S and World History. Osama Bin Laden was just killed by U.S Troops. It is hard to enjoy this time, because I have such mixed feelings. I am happy because this man who ruined so many lives is now dead, but I am sad because a man was killed and is in Hell because of the way he lived his life, fruitless and faithless.The death of Osama will be celebrated on May 1st from now on, and the 9/11 victims and family members can now rest in peace and comfort.
Today was beautiful. I went to church this morning, the first time I have been to my home church since December. I most definitely miss Pinelake Starkville! I had a nice lunch with my parents at home. After months of college food (mainly Chick-fil-a and other OBVIOUSLY healthy food fried groups) home cooking is a beautiful thing! I had a nice nap afterwards, also something I haven't had in a few months due to college. This afternoon I went to visit my sweet grandmother and grandfather and they fed me some good dessert, as usual. I had a nice walk afterwards at Ballard with my parents, I had to walk off that pound cake, homemade whipped cream and sweetened strawberries (sorry, no pictures...I ate it too quickly)!
It was such a beautiful day for a walk!
I'm off to bed with CNN and C-Span playing the celebrations of this triumphant win for U.S.A and other affected countries; praise the Lord and God Bless America!
Today was beautiful. I went to church this morning, the first time I have been to my home church since December. I most definitely miss Pinelake Starkville! I had a nice lunch with my parents at home. After months of college food (mainly Chick-fil-a and other OBVIOUSLY healthy food fried groups) home cooking is a beautiful thing! I had a nice nap afterwards, also something I haven't had in a few months due to college. This afternoon I went to visit my sweet grandmother and grandfather and they fed me some good dessert, as usual. I had a nice walk afterwards at Ballard with my parents, I had to walk off that pound cake, homemade whipped cream and sweetened strawberries (sorry, no pictures...I ate it too quickly)!
It was such a beautiful day for a walk!
I'm off to bed with CNN and C-Span playing the celebrations of this triumphant win for U.S.A and other affected countries; praise the Lord and God Bless America!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
A Night with Family and Friends
Today was BEAUTIFUL in my neck of the woods. It is almost hard to enjoy pretty days when just 30 minutes away in Smithville, Mississippi, lives are still turned upside down from an F5 tornado. I woke up late and ALMOST went to find a job, but my lazy side got the best of me and I laid out in the sun for 3 hours (I'm a little lobstery).
Tonight, I had a fun family time. It's been a while since I have hung out with the family, so it was really great. We had a small grill out party and I saw some family members I haven't seen in a while. School does that to me, I'm so glad it is summer! Now I can actually hang out with the people that mean the most to me!
I saw this little cutie, Georgia Kate:
She is probably the cutest baby ever. My sweet little cousin, she reminds me so much a Who! :)
And of course, I had a wonderful night with my sweet boy.
Those nights are always fun! We just hung around and watched Auction TV shows...I am pretty much a boy when it comes to television shows! My new favorite is "Mounted in Alaska" on the History channel.
I'm going to turn in early to bed tonight! I'm going to church here at home tomorrow, the first time since December. I'm definitely going to miss Pinelake Starkville while I'm home!
Tonight, I had a fun family time. It's been a while since I have hung out with the family, so it was really great. We had a small grill out party and I saw some family members I haven't seen in a while. School does that to me, I'm so glad it is summer! Now I can actually hang out with the people that mean the most to me!
I saw this little cutie, Georgia Kate:
She is probably the cutest baby ever. My sweet little cousin, she reminds me so much a Who! :)
And of course, I had a wonderful night with my sweet boy.
Those nights are always fun! We just hung around and watched Auction TV shows...I am pretty much a boy when it comes to television shows! My new favorite is "Mounted in Alaska" on the History channel.
I'm going to turn in early to bed tonight! I'm going to church here at home tomorrow, the first time since December. I'm definitely going to miss Pinelake Starkville while I'm home!
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