Things I learned in my 30's ....so far

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm fairly new to the 30's gang. Right there in the middle. In fact it's so new that I actually keep forgetting how old I really am. People ask me how old I am and I have to think for a moment before I blurt out the wrong age. My kids are getting to the point where they will gladly remind me of my age and how "old" I am. I don't feel old though, I feel exactly the same age. My mind has just grown, aged like a fine wine I suppose. I appreciate all the lessons learned, all the healing that has gone on throughout the years. 

So much so that I wanted to compile a list of things I have learned. Not just to share but to have a reminder right here when I want to go back and look. 

 

 

 

*I have learned that there is no competition. Each person was given skills, talents, etc and in Gods timing for them that's when they will succeed in what is meant for them and their life.

*Stay in your lane. Mind your business. Pay attention to what's going on in your own life. Don't worry about what other people are doing.

*Everything you tend to not like about yourself or that you are insecure about will end up being cool or trendy after awhile. So don't sweat it!

*Stay away from toxic, unhealthy relationships/friendships they will suck all the joy out of your life. 

*Boundaries are so important. Figure yours out and stick to them. 

*Having good friends that will check you and hold you accountable is a good thing! 

*Don't be afraid to try new things and go to new places. There's so much out there in the world that we are meant to experience. Don't let fear hold you back.

*It's ok to not have a credit card, car loans, etc. Don't feel like you have to keep up with other people. Slow and steady wins the race.

*Trust in your gifts they were given to YOU for a reason. Don't doubt yourself you have a story to tell, that will inspire others.

*Stress will literally make you sick and take years off of your life. 

 

* If you make fun of yourself, or put yourself down. You are giving everyone else permission to do so too. 

I know that I am not done learning things. There's so much more in life, more people to learn from. Take the time to learn, see, hear, absorb, and heal.

Cheers to the 30's club!

Heavy hearted truth

It feels so weird to be blogging these days when there's so much going on in the world. It's overwhelming my social media. I don't even watch the news. Sometimes I prefer to live under a rock. Honestly, I can't handle the negative, the bad, the horrendous. I hurt over strangers. I crumble into a ball and cry over people I never met. I'm consumed with dreams constantly. It's my safe place from the world to just hide under the covers. Distraction from the worlds problems. It's getting harder and harder to do so. 

I grieve for the injustice! I'm not really sure what else to say. We have an enormous amount of ugly in this world. It's been there since the beginning. It progresses through the centuries. We can think that we should be better by now. It's 2020 and this shouldn't be happening. All we can do is hope and pray and stand against the evil in this world. 

That was really heavy for a Friday or any day honestly. But I just wanted to share my feelings.

Fashion Friday {Hot for ... Fall?}

Well a typical Georgia fall day it's been in the 40's and 50's and today it jumps up to 78 degrees today. So here is my summer/fall transitional outfit in case any of you are in the same boat as me and the your state can't decide which season it wants to actually be in. 

Sporting my "girls can do anything" tee from five below and one of my latest finds from Ross Dress for less! I will take the warm weather as long as I possibly can before I am in full on winter mode. I checked the weather for Boulder today and it was COOOLLLDDDD and it was snowing. 

What's your favorite cold weather item to wear this season?

Fashion Friday

 Hey folks the countdown has begun and I'm already losing my mind. I need all your helpful moving tips. You're road trip hacks for the kids. Give me all the info! Overload me because I'm a planner and I need to make my plans so I can have some illusion of sanity. I know there's gotta be some new hacks, new devices to help with the transition, help with travel for the kids. Anything to give me so peace. 

Thank you in advance!

P.S those super cute leopard shows are from Walmart!!

Walmart for the win!!

Fashion Friday

 How is it already November?! There's literally 52 days left of this year. This has been such a crazy year. I started out this year dropping my very first EP in February. It's been a slow and steady pace since then. I have learned that the music business is very slow. It's a constant waiting game. In fact it was until this week that I finally wrote a song for another artist. That sounds so crazy to me. It's definitely a new experience. It's hard to put time and effort into something creative just to give it away to someone else. I'm learning to cope with it. Because that's part of the gig of being a songwriter. At least that's what I've been telling myself. All singer/songwriters do it! Avril Lavigne wrote for Kelly Clarkson, Jessie J wrote for Miley Cyrus. I can do this!! 

Until the next track comes along...... Who knows what the future holds for me. #Dreamsdonthavedeadlines

On a side note. This whole outfit is from Ross!! I can't say it enough. Ross is my jam!! I love cute, on trend affordable fashion. This military wife/artist needs things to be affordable!

Fashion Friday {I'm moving on up}

Wow it has been such a crazy month. There's been so much going over here. I can't believe we are moving soon. I've been starting to stress. I'm not going to lie. PCS season always stresses me out. I just want to purge almost the whole house to make the transition easier. We have to find a house, we h have to transfer schools in the middle of the year, we have to find a new church. It's different this time with not really being attached to the normal Army. I have no what to expect. The unknown freaks me out a little bit. I'm excited for new adventures but I need a little bit of comfort. The next few months before the move I'm going to really be focusing in on what I want to get out of this next move. There might be some new and exciting things coming up. So stay tuned!

Fashion Friday {Oktoberfest}

I know its not exactly Halloween yet. But I was feeling the October vibes. All the Halloween movies are playing. Even the weird ones which I got a front row seat to at the nail salon this week. If you haven't seen the old cult classic "Trolls" definitely check that out. But watch it on mute like I did. The weirdest thing I have ever witnessed. 

I've been enjoying pumpkin spice vanilla chai teas, and king size candy bars in preparation for the season. I now just need to attack some decorating in the house with all these pumpkins and I'm good to go. Happy Friday everyone!