Redirection

Itsy Bitsy Brianna Blog was a gigantic part of my life for seven wonderful years. After dedicating so much time to it, continuing to work full time, planning a wedding and trying to simply do life, I got a tad bit burned out with trying to continue my little space here in the blog world. So without any sort of announcement, I decided to step away from the blog world until I could redirect my entire life. When life throws you crazy curve balls, sometimes it takes a while to regain your footing and to figure out exactly where life is taking you and thats exactly what happened to me. 

2015 to 2017 were years of searching for me. Yes, some HUGE things happened to me between those years. I met the love of my life, got engaged, and married. All incredible things that I tried to document as much as I could. However there were moments in those same years that really took a toll on the direction in my life. I took a job working that was insanely taxing on me mentally and physically. I truly believe everything happens for a reason and although I was miserable in that season of my "career" I did learn a lot about myself and how much I am actually capable of accomplishing on my own. I also learned how much I can tolerate when other people simply abuse your talents and work ethic and completely take you for granted. I also learned that I will never ever find myself in the position of letting another human treat me that way again. This job was horrible, yet a huge lesson and turning point in my life. This was when my blogging life really got put on the back burner and I just couldn't find any drive or energy to continue doing it. 

Through all of that in 2017,  I finally worked up the courage to say I didn't deserve to live life so exhausted from a job and boss that wasn't worth an ounce of my energy, talent and time. I walked away from that environment and took any job I could find just to get away. This led me to many different happy places in life! I learned I have a gigantic love and passion for animals. I always knew I loved them, I just never knew to what extent.  In the past year I have worked and volunteered at a rescue where I really fell in love with capturing animals through my photography. Because of this, I still volunteer my time and talent to the Wags N Whiskers Rescue!!

At the end of 2017, an amazing opening became available working for one of the BEST photographers in the south. It was the same industry I had previously found myself ONE THOUSAND PERCENT miserable in. I was terrified this experience would end up the same as the last one where I was literally pushed to my limit day in and day out and just completely taken advantage of. It was scary. However, thanks to my husband, I realized it was worth the risk and in all honesty, there was no possible way it could be any worse than the previous situation. So, still reluctant, I applied and got an interview. After the interview I knew, this experience in this type of industry would be nothing like my first experience!! Thankfully I got the job and working for Matt has been a huge blessing in my families life. I now look forward to going to work and have that passion for work back that I had previously lost. It feels so good to feel like ME again! I am so so so thankful for the chance Matt took on hiring me and am so thankful for the changes its made in me as a person...I'm sure my husband is thankful too ;)

I say all of this to simply catch you up on life and give you a little bit of an insight to why my blog went on a little bit of a hiatus for almost an entire year. I also have found myself in a place where I am excited to get back to my little space here on the internet!!! I have taken some time to think about my little blog here and the direction I'd like it to go in. I plan on posting at least twice a week and the posts will be focused around my life as an Air Force Wife, Fur Momma and Photographer! 

Thanks for reading and I hope you all are as excited as I am about me finally being back here at Itsy Bitsy Brianna. Stay tuned for more posts soon!! 

XO

A Little Bit of a Catch up!

Hi its been MONTHS since I've blogged which honestly breaks my heart. But wow, life has been insane lately. Let me begin on what all has changed since April! GAH, I'm so embarrassed that the last time I blogged was APRIL! Thats crazy. Time surely just zooms by. 

So here's what has happened...

Summer time was FUN! super busy.

First of all, in MAY, my husband finally encouraged me enough to start my own photography business. If you don't know, I have worked in photography for over TWELVE years! {That will be a blog post all on its own}

Since May, I've had a SHOCKING amount of sessions. Our business seriously took off very quickly and we were very shocked by that. We were not expecting to have the amazing start that we have. I'm super thankful for it and I have loved every single solitary second of it and we pray that it continues to grow like it has from the beginning! 

www.shutterphotography.net

Here are a few photos from a few sessions we've had so far!

Goodness, I could post and post and post more photos! I honestly cannot believe the start we've had. So our business was started due to our love for pets.When we lost our big boy Bailey, we realized we only had ONE good quality (non-iPhone) photo of him. So we realized the HUGE importance of having amazing high quality images of those sweet fur babies that truly become part of our family.

 I absolutely ADORE animals. They are honestly my life. I want to be KNOWN as a PET Photographer! Our website is also geared toward kiddos, (we love toddler aged kiddos...soooo much fun!) But since we started, I've had sessions that are outside of that Pet Portrait and Kiddo genre and we are absolutely fine with that. We've had maternity sessions, newborn sessions,  1 year Cake Smash session and senior sessions! It has been a BLAST and we can't get enough of working hard on our business. 

On top of running our photography business, I also work with animals daily and let me tell you it makes my heart so happy. Dogs are the BEST! They seriously add so much joy to this life it honestly makes me tear up sometimes thinking about it. {I know some people think thats crazy (AKA my mom haha!), but if you know me, you know I just have a very deep passion and love for them.}

So working nearly two full time jobs is  A LOT! So this is basically the reason why I haven't had any extra time for blogging. I will do my best to start doing better!

So since May, Aaron and I have been working non-stop. We also added a new family member to our sweet little fam. Introducing BAYOR GOAT, everyone! 

Baylor was a wee 10 weeks when we got him. He is now 15 weeks old and is growing at a rapid speed. He's going to be tall and lean! We LOVE Poodles and are sooo happy to have a Standard Poodle in our home! We could never replace our Bailey, but it feels complete again having TWO doggies in our home! 

Up next on the Evans' calendar are LOADS of more sessions, especially for the Holidays coming up. We have a fall event we are doing for the Wags N' Whiskers Rescue. The Husband deploys at the beginning of the year (BARF, freakin dread it!) and as far as the remainder of 2017, we have some fun weekend trips planned, a Foo Fighters concert to attend (for Aarons Bday),  some JEEP alterations to save money for, a 1983 Custom Deluxe to restore, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years to FINALLY enjoy together (since the hub was deployed during those holidays last year). And who knows what else Aaron and I will get into! 

So there's a little catchup on our life so far. Have a wonderful Tuesday <3

XO

bB***

Do Good People!

GOOOOD MORNING LOVES!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Today is finally the day. I've been waiting and waiting on this day to get here ALL week it honestly couldn't have creeped by any slower. But finally, FRIDAY is here and I couldn't be more thrilled about that. Now to knockout my workout and the work day. Theres something very exciting happening and I can NOT wait to share with you all! And if you're one of those that is automatically thinking..."Oh this is the day for Brianna...." and your thoughts wonder to something pretty and sparkly on my finger. Let me just stop you there...NO! That's not the exciting news for today. So you can go ahead and put that little idea to rest for another day!

So....Stay tuned here, as well as on Instagram and Facebook later tonight!

EEEEEK!

Also, one last thing for this wonderful Friday ahead.

{So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12}

Today, try and remember the scripture above. It's just so simple to do. Sometimes in life we make decisions, or we do something that has an impact on someone in a negative way. It may or may not be intentional, but it still happens sometimes. Here lately I've been really focusing on "switching the roles." Sometimes it's much easier in relationships to see how your decisions effect someone else by putting yourself in their shoes for a second. For example, say I am thinking about doing something that I'm not sure if Aaron would be okay with or not. The best way to really know other than asking him directly is to simply switch roles and ask myself, "If Aaron did that to me, would I be okay with it? If I come up with a NO answer! Then 9 out of 10 of those times, I shouldn't do it to him either! {Please don't misunderstand this...Aaron and I both are individuals who make our own decisions, however, when you're in a committed relationship, its very important to consider each others thoughts and opinions on things!} It's just so painfully simple and it kills me to see people mistreat other human beings by being so selfish. So start today! If you want to feel loved more, love on others more. If you want to smile more, give more smiles. If you want to be helped more, give more help! If you want to be invested in, invest in others! I think you get it now! GO DO IT FRIENDS! 

Bye for now

bB***

Weekend RECAP

Hi there! I hope your week has had a great start. Other than the weather, I think its going pretty great. My weekend was packed full of F U N with Aaron. His dad was in town for the weekend, so Friday night we went out and saw Green River Ordinance. Gosh they are SO good. And little did I know, they were from Texas. So, Aaron and his dad LOVED that! 

Saturday, I went to see My Big Fat Greek Wedding II by myself. Sad to say, it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I was so glad I didn't drag Aaron to see this movie with me. I was pretty bummed out about it. So after the movie mad me sad, I went to get a manicure and got some sweets from Edgar's Bakery ;) It totally made me forget all about the movie. 

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNAY <3 this was a w o n d e r f u l day. Aaron and I went to church and then had a pizza date at whole foods. D E L I S H. I love eating pizza at whole foods because they make pizza with fake cheese so my little lactose intolerant tummy can handle it. After that we did a little bit of "shopping" and it was SO so much fun!! I'm not sure if Aaron had as much fun as I did, but I think he enjoyed it a little! He's so sweet!! 

After our shopping, I  took Mr. Bucky and we met up with my friends Amber and Melissa at Avondale. They had all of the local Food Trucks out. It was fun. But you could barely walk there were so many people in such a tiny place. So, needless to say we didn't stay long at all AND all the sweets were sold out :( Either way, it was still a really fun Sunday!

Who's ready for this coming weekend?! ME ME MEEEEE! 

Be back soon!

Bye Now

B's

Weekend Recap!

Hi Friends!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Monday. I sure did! Work is incredible! I couldn't have asked, prayed, pleaded for a better job. Really it doesn't feel like a job at all because I enjoy it so much and my boss Kelley is so much fun to work with. So really, I'm completely obsessed with it!

Here's a recap of my weekend!

Saturday night I had a girls night. First I went to dinner with a couple of ladies...Kelley and Amber and then Kelley's two friends. After Dinner, Amber and I went to celebrate Heather's Birthday with her. We karaoked the night away :) We also later met back up with Kelley and ended up at the Waffle House pretty late. It was a really fun night! Love my friends so much!

I spent Easter with my family and finally my handsome man was able to get out of the house after his back surgery! Yahoo <3 After we had lunch with the fam, we spent the rest of the day napping and watching The Walking Dead! I love that man so much. He's so good to me. Sometimes its hard to wrap my brain around. <3 <3 <3

And to start the week off right, after a good day of work and teaching my yoga class, Aaron finally felt up for going out tonight. So we went to the movies and saw Batman vs. Superman. It was incredible and I honestly wouldn't mind seeing it again! Even more than I loved the movie though, I loooooooved being able to go out with Aaron again. We haven't been able to do too much since his back surgery. He has a long six week recovery period. Tomorrow will mark two weeks, so still a month to go! Glad he's starting to feel more like himself though! 

Well friends, that's my recap of the weekend...and the start of this week I guess! I hope everyone has had a great Monday!

Bye for now

bB***

Moving Forward

Hi there!!

I hope your Sunday is going by beautifully.

WARNING: HONEST POST STARTS NOW.

First of all, I want to let you know that the lives of people that you see on the internet, aren't their REAL lives. Yes they are parts of their lives that appear to be incredible and in those moments I'm sure they are absolutely incredible. But, those bloggers, stylists, artists (whoever it is that you look to for inspiration) that you see are only the sides of them that they want to be shown! Everyone has struggles, everyone has bad days. But just remember that when you're seeing someones life unfold online. Its only the good parts you are seeing!!

So, now on to my post. Two years ago or so I was k n o w n by many to be that positive girl. The girl that always looked at the glass half full rather than empty. I was encouraging to others. I was a light to a lot of peoples darkness. AND I STILL AM all of those things. However, I have recently started letting doubt, negativity and self-hate tear me down one day at a time. 

Well NOT TODAY my friend, N O T  T O D A Y.

One day last week I realized what has slowly been weighing me down and taking that positivity away from me. It's called the PAST. I've been dwelling on something that I loved, something that I was passionate about that was sadly "taken away" from me. I've been constantly comparing my current career to what I've had in the past and only standing in my own way. It has slowly, day by day, made me feel like I have nothing to offer this world we live in. And that is SO FAR from the truth. I  know better than that. I have a lot of good, a lot of creativity, a lot of positivity and so much more to offer this world. I am refocusing my energy to all things positive. NO, not living in a fantasy world where everything is rainbows and happiness. But rather than being my own worst enemy, I'm going to love myself and the talents that I've been given and I am going to U S E them. 

You really have to let go at some point in order to move forward. 

It's been a GREAT realization by talking things out loud. If you ever feel like you're getting lost in some sort of gray area here's what you do!!! PRAY about it first of all, then grab someone that you know will hear you out, someone you know sees your true potential, someone that pushes you to be better and someone that loves you! Talk it out loud with them! If you can't think of anyone feel FREE to reach out to me. I would be more than happy to be a listening ear and someone you can count on! 

Thanks for reading loves.

Hope it hit a sweet spot for you.

Bye now

bB***

100 Questions....Just for fun!

Hello friends!!!

I hope your week is going great :)

I am usually wishing the week days away ready for the weekend, but since Christmas, I've been constantly needing time to slow down and I'm not getting into that. That's another post for another day that isn't today.

So, I thought maybe a little questionaire could be something fun for now!

So here's 100 Questions...if you want to play too, feel free to copy the questions and post them on your own blog, then tell me so I can read yours too!!!

100 Questions

1. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? The man I love genuinely telling me I'm beautiful even when I look a hot mess. And I honestly never question his sincerity.

2. What’s one thing you’re deeply proud of — but would never put on your résumé? I am deeply proud of being able to overcome!

3. What’s the most out-of-character choice you’ve ever made? The most out of character choice would definitely be not finishing my 2nd degree. I cant stand starting something and not finishing it! At the time, it just wasn't the right time or just wasnt the right area to study. Something wasn't right, so until I figure that out, we will just say thats on hold for a bit.

4. If a mysterious benefactor wrote you a check for $5,000 and said, “Help me solve a problem — any problem!” … what would you do with him or her? I would love to help people understand self worth. I think everyone can use a little bit of a confidence booster.

5. What’s going to be carved on your (hypothetical) tombstone? I actually don't want a tombstone. I want to be cremated. But I would like a list of all my nicknames.... ItsyBitsyBrianna, bB, Bri Bri, Whoop, Whoopy,...the list goes on.

6. What are you FREAKISHLY good at? I think I am good at anything that I can create with my hands. Painting, sketching, illustrating, styling hair and makeup, sewing, etc.

7. What’s one dream that you’ve tucked away, for the moment? How come? Being a Hair Artist! I would love to make peoples hair gorgeous every day. How come....simply because I can't afford to not work while going to school.

 8. What are you STARVING for? I'm about to be REAL honest here....I am ready to have a husband and to have a family and to be an amazing wife to an even more amazing man! I'm not even going to try to cover that up with something else. That's the God's honest truth...which is hilarious to me, because I have never or ever thought I would feel this way. For a while I was certain that I would never want to be married and I just wanted to adopt. It's amazing how one person can impact your life so much.

9. If you could have tea with one fictional character, who would it be? Gatsby!

10. Do you have a morning ritual? Feet hit the floor...COFFEE!!!

11. Do you believe in magic? When have you felt it? I do believe in magic and I have absolutely felt it!

12. Is there something that people consistently ask for your advice on? What is it? Yeah! Hair styling, clothing and fashion advice and anything creative!

13. Have you ever fantasized about changing your first name? To what? Nope! I love my first name.

14. When was the last time you astonished yourself? I've actually recently astonished myself with my hard work at the gym. Seeing results is the best feeling!!

15. What’s your personal anthem or theme song? Umm the theme song from Tangled. hahaha hilarious

16. Do you ever yearn for your life, before Facebook? Yeah sure do!! It gets on my nerves, yet I still waste time on it.  I hate the things people post. I hate the whining, I hate the bullying, I hate all of it.

17. What’s your definition of an ideal houseguest? Aaron Evans and Bucky Ruspin <3

18. If you had an extra $100 to spend on yourself every week, what would you do? I would put it straight into my savings account.

19. If you could sit down with your 15-year old self, what would you tell him or her? Research colleges better. I LOVED UNA, but I wish I would have studied something more specific life Interior Design. ALSO, something I am still to this day telling myself and hopefully one day will act on, it isn't ever too late.

20. What are you BORED of? I am bored of feeling mediocre. I wasn't created or designed by God to feel this way. He created me to be a warrior, to be a go-getter, to live life to the fullest. And at my own fault, I haven't been. In 2016 that my friends is changing. I'm going after the things I want and the things I know I can do!

21. What’s the best birthday cake you ever ate? My 22^nd Birthday cake from Publix!

22. How do you engage with panhandlers on the street? Depends on the situation.

23. Do you think LOVE is chemical, intellectual, spiritual — or completely undefinable? I think its all of the above.

24. Have you ever dreamed about starting a business? Yes, but then the stress of it scared me to death. 

25. Are you afraid of flying in airplanes? (How come?) not at all...love it.

26. What’s your most urgent priority for the rest of the year? Making the most of everything, getting through the difficult times triumphant and not defeated, and making the best memories I can with the people I love most.

27. If you could master any instrument on earth, what would it be? Violin

28. Have you ever been genuinely afraid for your physical safety? YES! Took a cab ride in Charlotte and for a few minutes literally thought I had been kidnapped.

29. What are you an expert on? Is it because of training, lived experience, or both? I believe it would be Fashion. Lived experience and its just who I am! I'm totally and have always been completely OBSESSED with it.

30. Has a teacher ever changed your life? How so? My high school art teacher believed in my love for art and is the one who thought I should pursue it in college. I am glad I listened.

31. Are there any household chores you secretly enjoy? I love all house hold chores...not even joking!

32. How do you reign in self-critical voices? Listen too often

33. If you could custom blend a perfume or cologne, what would it include? A combination of Vanilla Bean and Vanilla Bean ;)

34. What does FEAR feel like, in your body? Fear can be pretty crippling and it makes me angry

35. Do you think you’re currently operating at 100% capacity? Nope. Not even close! I want to be though.

36.What do you value most: free time, recognition, or money? Free time because I can make the best memories with awesome people!

37.  If you could save one endangered species from extinction, which would you choose? That's too hard. I'm not sure.

38. Are there any laws or social rules that completely baffle you? too many to name. 

39. Would you like to write a book? (About what?) Yes and Illustrate it...probably about self worth or a cute and fun children's book.

40.  If you could choose your own life obstacles, would you keep the ones you have? Yes. Absolutely.

41. Have you ever SCREAMED at someone? (What did they do?) Not really. I'm pretty chill and quiet.

42.  Do you think there’s going to be an anti-technology whiplash, in our lifetime? No I don't think so.

43. Where + when do you get your BEST IDEAS? When I am surrounded by fashion, colors, design. I need a mood board.

44. Have you ever met one of your HEROES? No, unfortunately not.

45. What’s in your fridge, right this moment? Coke Zero, Soup, Chicken, Coffee Creamer, and stuff to make Sugar Cookies with Aaron.

46. Can you tell when someone is LYING? I like to think so.

47. Can you tell when someone is telling the TRUTH? Yes!!!

48.  Have you ever pushed your body further than you dreamed possible? Currently at the gym <3 I love it so much.

49. Are you living your LIFE PURPOSE — or still searching? Searching and searching and searching.

 50. Have you ever had to make a public apology? (How come?) No.

51. What’s the WORST piece of advice you’ve ever been given? All advice is good advice.

52.  Do you think we’re designed for monogamy? (Why or why not?) Yes. Because the Bible says we are.

53. How do you CELEBRATE your victories? By rewarding myself with an incentive. Like new clothes...a tattoo, etc.

54. Would you consider yourself an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? INTROVERT hardcore.

55. Do you ever hunt for answers or omens in dreams? Yes its fun!

56. Do you think everyone has the capacity to be a LEADER? I think so.

57. Is WAR a necessary EVIL? I don't like this question. I'm sorry. I'm not answering.

58. Are YOU a starter, a finisher, or an implementer? Finisher.

59.  Have you ever unplugged from the Internet for more than a week? Not more than a week.

60. Do you think we should live like we’re dying? Yes I do. Am I?? I'm working on accomplishing that. 

61. Do you have any habits or quirks you wish you could ERASE? Messing with my finger nails. It's annoying.

62. What was the most AGONIZING hour of your life? Doctors offices?

63. Have you ever dramatically changed a habit, or gotten yourself out of a rut? How’d you do it? Yes! Pure determination.

64. Would you rather be a lonely genius, or a sociable idiot? Ooo tough one. I don't think I would ever want to be considered an idiot.

65. How would YOU help someone in need. acts of L O V E can help so many problems.

66. What was your very first JOB? My first job was at snobiz

67. What brings you SHEER DELIGHT? Cuddling

68. Are you highly useful in a CRISIS? Yes. I love helping people

69. Do you like to be SAVED — or do the saving? Do the saving.

70. What’s one mistake you keep repeating (and repeating)?Putting myself down.

71. If you were heading out on a ROAD TRIP right this minute, what would you pack? Aaron, Bucky, My Books, My MacBook. My Phone, My Charger, Makeup, and cute clothes.

72. Do you have any irrational fears? Sometimes. The Mind is my worst enemy.

73. When you see peers + competitors getting things you want, how do you react? Happy for them and only use it to push myself further.

74. If you were to die three hours from now, what would you regret most? Oh so so so much which is sad. I shouldn't live life knowing that I would regret that I didn't do something that I really wanted to. Gosh there is so much of life that I haven't experience yet, which is exciting but if I died without having experienced those things, I have to be honest. I would be really bummed out. 

75. What’s something you’ve tried, that you’ll never, ever try again? Beef.

76. If you could enroll in a PhD program, with your tuition paid in full by a mysterious benefactor, what would you study — and why? Art History and Restoration

77. Have you ever had a complete + total nervous breakdown? (How did you recuperate?) No I'm pretty laid back

78. Have you ever set two friends up on a date? (How did it go?) Don't think so.

79. Have you ever questioned your FAITH — or lack thereof? I have questioned it. But time after time, God prove himself.I think that's something everyone experiences at some point or another. 

80. What’s your recipe for recuperating from extreme heartbreak? Friends!!!

81. Have you ever had a psychic reading? Did you believe it? Was it accurate? No Terrifying....

82. Have you ever (actually) kept a New Year’s Resolution? Yes!

83. Have you ever met someone who was genuinely EVIL? yep

84. Do you believe that everyone deserves redemption + forgiveness? YES

85. What was the BEST KISS of your entire life? When Mr. Evans kissed me for the first time.

86. Do you secretly miss Polaroid cameras? No because I have one!

87. Do you have any physical features that you try to cloak or hide? How come? Nope!

88. What makes YOU so special, anyway? (No, really.) I am the only Me in the entire universe.

89. What’s in your pocket (or purse, or man-purse) right now? license and debit card...lip gloss, chapstick, and a pen.

90. Ever fantasize about being in a rock band? What would your group be called? hahhaa Negative.

91. What’s your guiltiest of guilty pleasures? Bar Rescue on Sundays

92. Who’s on your panel of imaginary mentors? Deborah Lloyd.

93. Have you ever stolen anything? (Money, candy, hearts, time?) Nope

94. When was the last time you saw an animal in the wild? I see them all the time. They are called MEN.

95. What’s the hardest thing you ever had to write — and why? My final paper for my last theory class in college. I killed it though :)

96. Who’s the last person that deeply disappointed you? (What happened?) I try not to hold on to things. LET IT GOOOOO, Let it go!

97. Have you ever won an award? What was it for? Yes I have! I won Runner Up in a National Photography contest. 

98. Is there anything that you are currently really dreading? YES and its weighing very heavy on my heart right now. I will share more about that soon.

99. Is there one trait the you notice first about someone you have an interest in? Absolutely well its a physical thing...Blue eyes...

100. What are you OBSESSED with currently?

 

This super cool ring!!! I WANT IT SOOO BAD. 

Tacori - Midnight Sun (from Diamonds Direct)

 Okay, so that's my 100 Questions. I hope you enjoyed them! That was really fun and I think you should share them and answer them for yourself.

HAPPY TUESDAY FRIENDS

Bye now

bB

 

A Christmas Car Wishlist

Hi there!

I hope everyone's week is off to a great start. Mine sure has been. I can NOT believe that next Friday is Christmas. That is insane....and on top of that, it's 70 degrees in good ole Alabama. 

I am not complaining about that. You all know I'm obsessed with warm weather and despise winter.

So, since I've done a few Christmas Wishlist sort of posts, I figured, well...a car list sure wont hurt. Plus, I'm obsessed with vehicles and can pretty much name every single one on the road. That's what happens when your family owns an auto business. It's sort of just in your blood I guess.

I've only ever driven Toyota's. My first car was a beautiful 1991 Toyota Celica GTS and I loved that little car. It also was sporty, small and super sleek; the cutest little sports car around. I cried from the seat of my brand new xB when I watched its new owner drive it away from my parents drive way.  My Scion is also made by Toyota...So, that's all I know. They are cars that last forever! I know that for a fact. So purchasing outside of what I am confident in, makes me nervous. BUT, I have to say, I am really disappointed in the current selection from Toyota right now. I know Camry's are great cars, but that isn't a vehicle I want. Not even in the least bit. 4-Runners are sweet, but guess what, I don't want that gas mileage. And to be honest, I think all the rest of the options are too mini van borderline. Any Lexus, also made by Toyota, I would gladly take if I wanted a super expensive car payment. Thanks, but no thanks! Scion, I would LOVE a brand new xB, but I actually prefer my boxier body style, than the newer rounded models. 

So here they are. A few cars that I have my eye on right now for when it's time to say goodbye to my little Theodore Millie (my current vehicle, my Scion xB). I honestly dont ever want to get rid of her, but one day....probably sooner rather than later, I'm going to have to let go of her.

A few months back, I was OBSESSED with this car. 

 

A Subaru BRZ. O B S E S S E D. It's a car you don't see too often around here. So, naturally, I wanted it. Plus it's sporty, small, and super sleek just like my first little car. Also, it doesn't hurt that it can zip around pretty quickly. Then someone so sweetly pointed out to me, that a tiny little sports car isn't very practical taking into consideration that I am 27 and most likely within the next decade {surely to goodness} will have a family and getting a cute kid in and out of a sports car wont be fun. Not to mention the seats in the back of the BRZ are pretty much non-existent.  

So, here are my new options for more future focused practicality. 

 

 Subaru Crosstrek

 

Mazda CX5

Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude

 

Mazda 3 {5 door only...AKA Hatchback}

 

Mazda CX3

 

Subara Outback

Hyundai Tucson Sport 

Please note, if I were to get any of these cars, they would only be in Black, White, or a Gunmetal Color. You all know by now how I feel about colors!!! So, if I'm picking by looks alone, and complete BadA-ness, I would have to immediately pick the Jeep Grand Cherokee.....and it would have to look identical to the image above, completely blacked out and it MUST have those black wheels. But, my only concern with that is, I have been completely spoiled with my Theodore Millie {xB} on gas mileage. She totally rocks. I can drive far far far, and for over a week on a $19 full tank of gasoline. Totally spoiled here. So, honestly my biggest concern is gas mileage. 

I'm obsessed with all Subarus. I have been for a LONG time simply because the Subaru WRX is an insanely amazing vehicle. Then my mom got an Impreza a few years back and it's been a great car for her. So after spending a lot of time building my own, I actually can't wait to go test both the Outback and Crosstrek. I've only ever ridden around in a Mazda and Hyundai a handful of times, so I really know nothing about the ride, reliability or lifespan of them. I guess I'll see how I feel after a test drive of all of these little babies. Wooo hoooo all the fun of being an adult, right?

I hope you enjoyed my little list of cars.

Bye now

bB***

Doggie Love

Hi There!!!

HAPPY MONDAY FRIENDS.

Yesterday I took photos of a friend. We went to a park near the Highland area in Bham.

Jackie brought her dogs with her, but then decided that it would just be easier without the dogs, so while she took them back to her apartment, Aaron and I just waited at the park, people watching. While we waited we see this man coming down the street with this GIGANTIC black dog and a mid sized white dog. Both dogs were as fluffy as fluffy gets. So of course, being the dog lovers that we are, we HAD to stop him. The black dog was seriously HUGE. Like taller than me when he stands up. It was incredible. 

So it turns out the dog was a Black Russian Terrior. 

 

Really just a giant sweet precious thing. It was only one year old. I wanted to just sink my face into him and cuddle the rest of the day away. His name was Oscar and I'm in L O V E with this breed. I want one soooo much. The other white dog he had was a Wheaten Terrior so it was also a super adorable dog.

Anyway, I just wanted to share this new love I have. Hopefully one day Aaron and I can get one of these sweet precious lovable dogs so buck can have a brother!

I hope you have a fantastic Monday!

bB***

Can time slow down?

Hi Friends!!

I got a new planner a few days ago. It's super pretty and looks like watercolor flowers. 

I was at Barnes & Noble and had two planners in my hand. The one you see below, and a turquoise one with a Damask sort of print on it. I'm the most indecisive human being on the planet, so I asked Aaron for help on choosing. He responded with, "The turquoise one is nice...., but you should get that Watercolor looking one." It put the biggest smile on my face simply because he said watercolor and it was the correct term. Made my little artist heart so happy!!!

 

Today I spent a little bit of time adding important things to my cute little planner and for some reason I got this really sad feeling. Days are just flying by. I dread the holidays coming and going so quickly. I feel like we are just so insanely busy during this time of year, that we just forget how to enjoy it and really remember what its all about. 

These next few months I want to come to a screeching halt. I don't want them to zoom by. I want to make every memory I can and make time pass slowly. And the only way I've figure out how to do that is to be wholeheartedly and completely in each moment, being completely present in the now.  

So, with that being said, who wants to join me in making sure that we enjoy this time of year....and I mean really enjoy it. Be completely in the moments that you're put in. Don't spend your holidays with close family and friends, and halfheartedly being there with your mind a million miles away on all of the things you should be doing. We all have lists of things we need/could/should do. But actually BE THERE, body & mind!! You might be missing out on things that might not be there the following year. Embrace the holidays, embrace every single moment of it, embrace the people you love most, and don't give them half of your attention. Give them all of it and most of all ENJOY doing it!

I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS

Please please please slow down. 

then can we just skip over the end of January and go straight to June. 

Thanks for stopping by, 

bB***