Front Crown Braid Tutorial.

Welp. Here it is. A tutorial. I'm super awkward and I'm sorry if it doesn't even help any of you... At least I tired, right? Annnnnd sorry again how awkward I am....

Maintenance.

skirt, belt, bag: thrifted, tee: walmart,  shoes: flee market

Rob and I came home from lunch with a friend on Saturday, took a nap, and then decided to go on a little temple date. So we got all dressed up and off we went up the road to the lovely Rexburg Temple on the hill. We go to the parking lot and it was EMPTY. Which is super odd and uncommon. Rob dropped me off at the curbed and I walked to the beautiful doors and posted was a disappointment that read: "closed for maintenance." Poo! I was so excited to go! Whelp, August 14th, when you re-open little temple, I'll be there.

Grandma Butt.

shirt, shorts, belt, & sandals: thrifted

I hate shorts. I feel awkward and frumpy in them. But it's hot out and well, I don't want to wear a skirt everyday either. White girl problems... The only way I like my shorts are up by my hips and grandma butt in the back. Grandma butt is totes happening. 

Friends.

shorts, shoes, collar: thrifted, tee: target

I'm not a girl with a ton of friends. I've always stuck to having a few close friends. But I have always tried to be nice to everyone I meet. People mean a lot to me--I really cherish the people in my life. For me, friends are hard to come by. I have a hard time opening up entirely and letting people in. The other night, Rob and I met up with two of our married couple friends and shared so many laughs, told stories, and talked about life. I can truly call these people my true friends. I have so much respect, love, and genuine interest in these people. It's hard to come by those  who you know you can count on and trust. There people are my people and I feel so blessed.

Finding happiness.

dress, sandals, belt: thrifted

While I was in Washington, I really discovered what matters to me. There are so many things in this life that get in the way and ruin our perceptions of happiness; I'm definitely guilty of this. I worry about my hair, how I look, what I'm wearing, what others think of me, how little money I have to my name, the lack of friends I have... But when it comes down to it all, these things are minimal to my happiness. There's a quote on campus that I think of often. It states: "On one's pursuit for happiness, one should just stop and be happy." We're all on this hunt for what happiness is. But have we ever thought to just stop, be still, and think of all the beautiful things in this life? I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the beauty in my life; the gospel, my loving and dear husband, my supportive family, my education, the talents that God has given me. I get exhausted with trying to be the person I feel like people want to be. I try so hard to please others. I've done this my whole life. I put others wants and desires before my own happiness. Which, really, may not be a bad thing, but I deserve happiness as well. 

I've decided to get ride of the things that don't matter and replace them with things that make me happy. I worked out this morning for the first time in months, I'll make dinner tonight, and maybe even get some sewing in today. I'll spend time with my love and clean our living room, because it's make me feel all domestic like. 

I'm in charge of my happiness and finding what makes me happy starts today. 

Home.

shirt & dress: thrifted, shoes: target


Rob and I have been in Washington for the past two weeks. It's been great to see family and friends and even do a little thrifting! Oh how my heart swells for thrift store shopping! I got some goodies that I'm so excited to work into my wardrobe. It's been fun here in Washington, but it's almost time to go home. It's funny that I consider Rexburg my "home" now. I guess that is what happens when you leave the nest. See you Monday little apartment, Rob and I have missed you.

BATMAN.

Rob and I went to the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. It just so happened to be finals week... did we care? NOPE! We went and didn't get home until 4 in da morning. Totally worth it. I LOVED it. Of course we dressed up. What kind of people would we be if we didn't?