Just by looking at the picture you know what it is, i don't even need to say anything about it except, wow.  Best invention yet, so innovative.  I know someday, probably years from now, :/ hopefully sooner, I will be using that along with all of my bridesmaids. Why not take things to the next level.  You don't have to get drunk on your wedding day, in fact I would suggest you don't. Save that for the honey moon.  But nothing wrong with enjoying a little bit before the ceremony.  I know mine will be short and sweet and to the point so we can get to the fun stuff  and reception dancing, food, and alcohol.  Hope someone else can find this innovative idea as awesome as I do.

Often it's the deepest pain which empowers you to grow into your  highest self.  I love this quote I believe that it has a ton of validity to it.  As any trial or tribulation that you experience in your life, it non the less grows you.  You might not see it at first but years later when you look back you can say, this tragedy grew me in this area.  Or taught me this, or even changed a part of me.  Hopefully in the best way. 

Fired...no, get hired and here's how: Forbes is known in the education world as a source you can trust.  A source you can go to for information really about anything.  Forbes posted  a list of the top ten things that will get you hired.  Just follow the link bellow.  &Good luck!!

http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml

"If she's amazing, she 

won't be easy. If she's

easy, she won't be

amazing.  If she's worth

it, you won't give up.

If you give up, you're

not worthy...Truth is, 

everybody is going to 

hurt you; you just

gotta find the ones

worth suffering for."

-Bob Marley

I love this quote. It is something that I have thought a lot about and continue to think about.  It is so hard for me to walk away from a relationship.  I am such a loyal person and always try to fix things. So naturally i try to always mend a horrible relationship when in fact sometimes you just need to walk away.  Just because you love someone doesn't mean they are right for you.  I also believe that you'll never love the same love to more than one person.  Love is a funny feeling that can misguide you and mis lead you.  Be careful with what you let your heart decide for you.

@http://pinterest.com/pin/79024168433464567/

 Ever herd the saying, don't give up what you want most for what you want now? It is one of my favorite quotes and quite frankly means a lot to me.  It is easy to be driven by our emotions, but our emotions change on a daily basis.  Our emotions are something that should not be in our driver seat.  We should make decisions based on facts not opinions nor feelings.  Some of the most dangerous decision making in our life can come from emotions.  That is something my mom has always taught me.  Emotions are very good at hiding the truths in our lives.  We should always sit down and think about the truths of the matter rather than how that makes you feel at the time.

Got this image from:http://pinterest.com/pin/79024168432556346/

Although I myself happen to be single.  I can't forget about all of my friends out there who are not single.  Also even if you are single, you never know when this post could come in handy for you.  It's never too soon to be on the look out for some nice date ideas.  At this website you will find 40 date ideas, and the best part about these ideas is that they are all free!

http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/sex-and-love/40-free-date-ideas-youll-both-love

Ladies,

If you are like myself, you struggle day to day just getting by with what you have.  You want all the latest fashions but you can't afford all of the latest fashions.   Listed below are a couple pins I've found on Pinterest.  These are pins of a couple websites that are cost effective and still provide you with fashions that look expensive.  Enjoy and shop it out.

Stamp Charm: Here you will find everything under $25
http://stampcharm.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=148


Wholesale Clothing 4 U: Here you will find extremely cute cheap fashion
http://www.wholesaleclothing4u.com/

Summer Punch:

2 bottles of Moscato, I recommend using Barefoot.  It is my favorite Moscato.  Then you pour in 1 can of pink lemonade concentrate, mix in 3 cups of Sprite, and 1 container of fresh raspberries.

I found this comic relief on inspirebyheart.com:

Truths For Mature Humans

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. 2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.  3.  I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when i was younger.  4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.  5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?  6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5.  I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.  8.  I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.  9. Bad decisions make good stories.  10.  You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.  11. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.  12.  I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.  13.  "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - ever.  14.  I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? ****it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail.  What did you do after I didn't answer?  Drop the phone and run away?  15.  I hate leaving my house confident looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day.  What a waste. 

(to see the full list of 32, visit inspirebyheart.com) 

I thought of you today, 

but that is nothing new. 

I thought about you yesterday

and days before that too. 

I think of you in silence, 

I often speak your name. 

All I have are memories and 

your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake

from which I'll never part. 

God has you in His arms, 

I have you in my heart.
-Unknown

February marks two important dates of the year.  Valentine's day of course as well as my most dreaded day of the year...the anniversary of my fathers death February 28.  In honor of him I will be posting for the rest of this month things that remind me of my dad.  Quotes, memories, pictures, and random things my father loved.  

12 year anniv. of your passing approaching. Seriously is this real life? Just doesn't seem right...NEVER understand why?!? Miss your big grin, entertaining and lively personality. But most of all I miss how little and loved you'd make me feel with your big bear hugs!! Made me feel like a princess everyday, you were my prince daddy, my first love. Still feels like your on a business trip. I'm waiting for you to walk through the front door and I'll run to greet you. Miss you terribly daddy. Idk what God lets you hear but hear me tonight daddy, I Love you more!! ♥

Below you will see a drawing an artist drew of my father in his army attire while deployed during the Vietnam war. 19 years of age.

My hero, my daddy, my heart, my memory, my
tears, my hurt. Love you &miss you so daddy!! XoXoXo

Ladies if you are looking for a couple great blogs to follow, here are a couple great blogs!!

Today's Letters:
http://www.todaysletters.com/2013_02_01_archive.html

Found this blog posted on pinterest, it gives great insight and fun facts about life.  It shares the struggles of a marriage life.  Gives great tips and advice on relationships.  One of my favorite posts from her is titled "Weekly Questions" you will find this post under Friday, December 2, 2012.  Read this post and here you will find great tips on how to maintain a healthy, well balanced relationship by merely asking each other a few simple questions. 

The Sits Girls:
http://www.thesitsgirls.com/blog/

I like this blog because it's always featuring "blogger" of the month, this allows you to find new blogs to follow as well as helpful information.  The blog is also about blogging tips and how you can grow your blog into a business.

One of my favorite quotes: 

I AM A CHRISTIAN

When i say..."I am a Christian" 

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." 

I'm whispering "I was lost 

Now I'm found and forgiven." 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble 

and need Christ to be my guide. 

When i say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak

And need His strength to carry on. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed 

And need God to clean m mess. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect, 

My flaws are far too visible

But, God believes I am worth it. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I still feel the sting of pain. 

I have my share of heartaches

So I call upon His name. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner

Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Pro Blogger 

This blog discusses how to have a scannable blog.  One of it's first tips is to create lists, such as bullet points that are linked to other things.  Another tip it gives you is to not fill up every space on your page.  Just because you have blank space doesn't mean it needs to be filled up.  You want to avoid clutter, so your viewers don't become overwhelmed.


About.com Blogging

This blog discusses the way you write on your blog.  A huge part of having a blog is being able to express yourself honestly and truthfully.  It talks about how you should post about things that you are passionate about.  These are a couple key elements in having an effective blog.


Successful Blogging

This blog discusses to main rules about blogging.  It is easier for people to read in print than online and when people read things on a screen they skim.  Even if the headline appeals to your reader.  A long body of text will scare them off. 

Google Blogscoped

This blog discusses a way to have a good blog writing style.  Here's a few points the blog gives to you: use descriptive headlines, write in inverted pyramid style, re-introduce core ideas, and use lists, images and labels.

Typography 

http://www.lifenreflection.com

Here you will find a blog that has the right typography.  It is in the right color, font, and it is large enough to be able to clearly read.  The flow of this blog is great.  She has tons of pictures, which lets face it, that's what grabs most of our attention anyways.  Great insightful well versed blog!

http://jojoandeloise.com

Here you will find a cute blog.  Although it be cute it is cluttered.  Not only is it cluttered but it is very hard to read.  The font isn't necessarily awful, yet it is not the best.  But to me the worst part about this blog is the color.  She chose for her font color to be a light gray. Just awful! Hurts your eyes to try and read it.

This blog is an informative blog.  Here you will find things that inspire, grow, and or promote your senses to be creative.  In things such as crafts, cooking, baking, travel, fashion, music, quotes and much more.  I review the posts that go through the feed on my Pinterest account.  I then determine which ones are the most interesting.  These are the ones I will be sharing with all of you.  Hope you will find my blog inspiring and that you will learn creative new ways to brighten your world.  I will start off my blog by sharing with you one of my first pins I ever did pin on Pinterest.  

One of my first pins was the lyrics to one of my favorite bands.  If you have not checked them out I am going to need you to do so.  The lyrics I am about to introduce you to are from their song titled, "After the Storm."  To listen to the song click the link below: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMsTSdHIJds

"&THERE WILL 

COME A TIME 

YOU'LL SEE 

WITH NO 

MORE TEARS. 

&LOVE WILL

NOT BREAK YOUR 

HEART

BUT DISMISS 

YOUR FEARS"

Mumford and Sons 

Hollen Zoo Designs

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I found a blog called, well that’s one of the blogs problems.  The blog I found doesn’t seem to fit its name, “Hollen Zoo Designs.”  There are stories on the blog about her toddler and she compares her house to a zoo, which is cute; but in my opinion I think she could come up with a better name. 

            The main strength of this blog would be her stories.  Her stories are very interesting and definitely seem to catch your attention within the first couple of sentences; which let’s face it in society today you have to or else nobody will continue reading. 

            The ideas I have gotten for my blog from this blog is the way it is set up.  I like how her home page is purely her blog posts with no other junk located on it.  Then at the top of the page she has different tabs for a contact, about me, services and so on.  I think that is a great idea and makes the blog less distracting and easier to follow.   

 http://hollenzoodesigns.com/blog

Erika's Little Boy Drawing (this is mostly what her blog is about)