Cchhhanges

 I am now preparing for another chapter of our lives to start. Probably going to be the most difficult one.
I’m hoping and praying it won’t be. 

Being an Army wife is always a roller coaster ride. We never really know what’s next. Things can change at the drop of a hat. Everything is always temporary. There is more times apart usually then there are times together.

This time we made the decision but we are still nervous about it. Second guessing constantly if it was the smartest, and best decision we could’ve made.

The hubby will be heading down to Texas for Sgt Major Academy and we have decided to stay behind in Colorado and not go with him. This is just a school so it’s only for the school year (well basically year). I don’t know why the Army doesn’t treat it like a school where they just go and come back. But it was considered as a PCS move (permanent change of station). So we were required to move with him for just a year. That means change schools, move our whole house, change doctors etc. Then when the year was up move to an entirely new place all over again. You see the problem here. The kids are in school. Our daughter being in middle school that’s a huge deal for her because she’s at that age. She would have to change schools for 8th grade then move again and start high school all over again. It doesn’t seem ideal at all.
In Colorado we are settled we have a church home and church family. We have support and the kids have friends.

In my head I’m trying to think of it as a deployment but with perks because he can come visit during breaks. Hopefully on 4 day weekends as well. We will keep busy during the school year too. I have a busy workload. Hopefully the kids will be in some kind of activities and we will just take it a day at a time.

Then when it’s all done with. We will find out where we will be moving next and hopefully it will be our last move and we can get ready for retirement.

These are all the hopes but sometimes things don’t go as planned.

Separation is never easy. I wish we didn’t have to choose this but it seemed the better option out of two really crappy options. Much like the presidential election (HA!) So here we are gearing up for another year apart.

Pray for us and our little family. 

Mint and leopard

 

 

 

 

This is my first time Christmas shopping so late! I usually start in August because we have Christmas and everyone’s birthdays are so close to Christmas. Literally back to back over the span of two weeks.

I never seem to get my act together on Black Friday deals, small business Saturday, or even cyber Monday. I always get bombarded with the emails and text leading up to it though. Then it just makes me feel paralyzed. I feel pressured to shop just to shop. Just to get a good deal. But is it really even a good deal?

The only deal I end up getting is movies.

It’s even been getting harder and harder making a list for myself. It ends up being more work for me to make sure people get me what I want. I used to do a whole slide show with links to make it easier. Then Amazon wish lists  or Pinterest boards.

I almost just want to ask for money or gift cards so I don’t even have to think about and it relieves stress on them.

What stresses you out during the holiday season? 

 

Back to {HOME} School

 We are in full swing of back to school stuff here. I really hate the unknown! Which I'm sure you can understand fully how terrible 2020 has been on my brain. I like to have all the information so I can make informed decisions. But It's really no different than being a military wife. Over a decade of being an army wife has prepared me for this pandemic!... Kinda...

 All the schools are doing things so differently. Even here all the counties are doing things differently. We were told later then everyone else that we will be doing remote learning for the first month then they will reevaluate. That answer doesn't help. Another month of the unknown. We literally have been mastering this "one day at a time" mentality. 

I haven't bought any back to school clothes. I attempted to buy "supplies" after a list was posted. Then this morning got a new list and didn't need a good chunk of the supplies. I know its frustrating for everyone across the country. It just feels so aggravating. So I think I'm just going to not do anything until the last minute. The perfect time to showcase my procrastination skills. Another thing I am really good at!

In the mean time while I get my end of summer and fall/winter act together enjoy the last few summer looks in the next few days/weeks! 

Fashion Friday {Casual Bohemian}

I'm already in vacation mode. School is out in just a few more days and I'm already relaxing and hanging out in my most comfortable pants. I'm letting my hair go natural like a true bohemian ( I suppose). It's the "I don't care" kind of vibe that I'm really into these days. 

I'm right in the middle of planning our summer vacation plans. It's nice being so close to Florida and the beach and theme parks. We are trying to take advantage of all that while we are still in Georgia. You never know when the military is going to move you. It's just about that time of year too. 

I still have to do a big Disneyworld trip with the kids and go to all the parks. Definitely do Universal Studios again a couple more times. We are big Harry Potter nerds. 

We are playing around with ideas on where to stay. Hotel, RV, or a vacation rental. There's so many options. What are your plans for the summer?

Fashion Friday {Festival Fashion 2}

Hello! I'm back again with another Coachella inspired outfit. I'm happy to report that leopard is back in again for spring/summer 2019. Which I'm so excited about because I love leopard and animal print.

So it's a win-win for me. What's been your favorite trend for the season if you have any? 

I've been slaving away at my to-do list. I came to the conclusion that I don't know how people do it. When they have their hand in all these things. People like J.Lo for instance. How does she do it ? I'm brainstorming a lot of ideas and managing being a mom, and wife. I'll let you know when I got a handle on it. Not sure if I like being super busy yet. I will let you know on that too. I have been having a hard time focusing. I blame my impatience. I want everything done at once so I try to do it all at the same time. Maybe I should blame it on society telling me I can have it all. That I can handle it all. That's too much deep thinking for a beginning of a weekend. 

I thought we would have a little fun this friday. 

We are coming to the end of our fall tv lineup and I might be just now catching up on some shows but I wanted to share what I'm liking right now and what I'm ok with them cancelling. 

1: The Fix

A 10 episode mini series on Fox that Marcia Clark co-wrote (OJ Simpson Trial) 

While it's slightly intriguing it has a lot of OJ Simpson vibes and some not so good actors. If this was a regular show and not a mini series I would see it getting cancelled. But I will finish it through to see who killed who. 

2: Proven Innocent:

About a woman who was wrongly convicted for killing her best friend (supposedly). Now out of prison after 10 years she is now a lawyer on her crusade to help those falsely imprisoned. While she goes up against the same DA who put her away as well as still trying to solve her friends murder. There's a lot of familiar faces so it's worth checking out for now.

3: 9-1-1 

It's already on season 2 but the first season definitely gives you a lot of Final Destination vibes. A lot of crazy near death situations. You definitely fall for the characters as well. Definitely a good one. 

4: A million little things

I wasn't sure about this one but there were some familiar actors in it and I just binged the first season. It definitely gives you the feels. It's ABC's version of This is us. We shall see how long it lasts. It's definitely a complicated emotional show. 

5: The passage

At first I thought it was a new zombie show with ZACK MORRIS a.k.a Mark Paul Gosselaar which I was excited about. It turned out to not be zombies but vampires. It has a familiar vibe but I can't put my finger on it right now. He's great in the show just don't know if I want to do another vampire or zombie show to be honest. 

6: Manifest

A lot of familiar faces again and I just like to see them working. You like them in a previous show and it gets cancelled or ends and you root for them. They pop up again and it just brings me joy to see them still working and hustling! Intriguing plot about a plane that goes missing for 5 years but to the passengers its only been a day. Each new episode is a new mystery that feeds into the bigger mystery of how can a plane full of people just disappear. It's got Fringe and some X-file vibes. Worth it but not sure how long they can keep it going. 

7: Good Girls

Interesting concept but not original. Three normal ladies stumble into a life of crime and now every episode is how they get themselves out of it while keeping it a secret from their families. It's on season 2 now so we'll see how it goes. 

I'm sure you are wondering how I am watching all these shows.

First I am a Tv Junkie that will never change about me. 

Second It's on my list of things to do :)

Happy Friday!

Fashion Friday

 I'm really in love with the beauty of Savannah. My favorite is the Spanish  moss hanging from the trees. I especially love it at Wormsloe historic site!  The hubby likes to take me on little adventures. He loves to explore and get out of the house. I like that he takes the initiative because sometimes I could stay in the house for days on end and really get the cabin fever. 

He grabbed these shots of me on our walk through Wormsloe.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Top: Target, Kimono: Forever21, Jeans: Buckle

Fashion Friday

 I'm preparing to leave for California next week to finish up recording my EP! I'm so excited, stressed, running around all crazy. Basically the normal! So much work and planning went into this and it's a lot of puzzle pieces to maneuver! But I couldn't be more happy with how things turned out or are turning out! I'm just super anxious for it to be here already. 4 more days til I leave! Make sure you follow me on @ashleyreedmusic so you can see all the behind the scenes stuff. That's always super fun! I can't wait!! Oh and October 1st is when my single will be released! It's all finally happening! AAhhhhhhh! I hope you guys are excited too!

Lace Duster: Styles, Top: Target, Shorts: Pacsun, Boots: RMC Boutique

Fashion Friday {Adieu 2017}

Since this is the last Fashion Friday of 2017 I thought I would do some reflecting.

While this has been a strange year for the Country it has been an exciting one for me personally. I entered my 30's hopeful and tried my hardest to not think about how my twenties were long gone. I started a new chapter of fulfilling my dreams instead of just dreaming about it. Do you ever get in that rut of those almost new years resolutions. Where you have your good intentions but then just never see them through. That happens to me pretty much every year. This year I knew I was going to do something! I knew I was going to do that expo and just took it step by step. I didn't want to expect anything I just wanted say that I did it. I succeeded in pushing myself to do something.
So that will be new motto for new years resolutions to come.
Just take it step by step!

Thank you all for following along with me for another year. I'm so excited for what 2018 has in store!

Happy New Year!

Top: Target, Jeans: Pacsun, Shoes: Stylesforless