Focus.

Hey Hey Hey!

HAPPY FLIPPIN FRIDAY.

Today is going to be wonderful :)

I am ecstatic that I get to see this dreamboat today!

YAHOOOOO. Long awaited.

SO, I've been thinking about the new year...not resolutions. Just what I want to focus on. Do you write out a focus for the year or do you write out goals??

In 2015, I really want to focus on the things I already do, and really become better. Last weekend during my Bodyflow Training, every time someone would instruct we had to tell them their strengths and something they could work on to improve. Jen said that there is ALWAYS room for improvement. And that is something that totally runs in my blood. As an artist, we are our toughest critic, and will always see where we can improve. Its one of those things that seems to be a blessing and a curse at the same time. It's great because the perfectionism is what drives you to always want improvement. When I was working towards my art degree it was a hard road for anyone to receive an "A" because like I said artists A L W A Y S see room for improvement.

So I say all of this to say this, challenge yourself in the new year. Take O N E thing that you know could use improvement. It doesn't have to be a craft, it could be a a self-worthing thing, it could be a character thing, it could be the way you handle relationships, it could be really any thing. Focus on it and get better at, be a better person for it. 

I know there is a WHOLE lot of GOOD going on in the world. Heck, my sweet baby seester is all the way in Romania RIGHT NOW making a HUGE difference in the lives of sweet children. but when I think back over 2014, I really see a year full of, well, honestly a whole lot of negative. It seems like every time I pass the television, there is some bad/sad/depressing news on and it only seems to get worse. All of the hate in this world, all of the protests, all of the murders is sickening. {I realize that a lot of the news simply focuses on negative because thats what gets ratings up!} But really, what if everyone focused on one negative thing in their life and worked on turning that negative into a positive. Do you think it would contribute to the whole world as a whole? I do!! Lets make a positive difference friends!!

Bye for now,

B's

Life Now.

Hello There!

Today I woke up in Birmingham. HOME. It's so weird to me when I think back over the last few years how my life has completely changed.

When I was in college {06-10} the city of Florence to me...well, it was just Florence, a place that I lived because thats where I went to school. It wasn't bad. It was just alright. Every Thursday after class I couldn't wait to hit the road home. Every. single. weekend. & yes, I put a ton of miles on my little Theodore Millie. When I graduated and moved back to the ham, if you were to ask me if I would ever live in Florence again, I would have definitely laughed in your face!! 

When I moved back to Florence in 2012, of course I was nervous. I'm an adult now. I wasn't just moving for school. This was going to be my residence....permanent residence, at least for a little while. It's amazing what your life can turn into when you completely trust God. God put me in Florence. There is no other explanation for it. My best friend got me a job, I moved in with her and my life changed drastically. I'm so thankful that France & I got so close after college. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, in our friendship thats absolutely the truth. We got so close when I lived in Birmingham and my life wouldn't be at the point it is now if she wouldn't have talked me into packing it all up and moving in with her!

This time around living in Florence has changed my life. When I come to the ham now, of course I love being with my family, but there is such a huge part of me that I always find wondering if I'm missing out on any fun times in flotown while I am gone. I miss my friends. I miss my home. I miss a lot of things. After these last couple of months I've realized that I call this place home and it is. It's my home. Is it my home forever...my guess is NO! I'll go wherever God wants me. I know that if I wouldn't have trusted God with this journey, I wouldn't be able to say that. He's put the perfect people in my life, the perfect family away from family, the perfect church, and the best friends that I could have ever hoped for. The last six months of 2013 were the incredible and I can't wait to see what I am saying this time in a year. It's bright friends...very very bright!

I don't want to come off on my little space here like I have the perfect life. I have tough times, I have bad days. But for the most part my life is pretty perfect because I totally trust God with it, therefore there is absolutely nothing to worry about and he wants me to live my life to the fullest. So that's what I'm doing.

I hope you are feeling as blessed as I am today!

bye now loves

B's

Wonderfulness!

Hi Love!

It's my favorite day of the week. Yes...I love Sundays so very much. I go to bed every sunday night with the happiest heart on the planet I do believe. 

I have a few videos from the weekend & a few photos. WHY do the weekends insist on zooming by? They need to s l o w i t d o w n. Anyway, here's a glimpse into my weekend so far. Enjoy!

Gosh I love these people. I L O V E them so much and am super thankful for all of them.

Here's the rundown of everything you just saw 

{Friday lunch break with Gypsy. That pupster is such a sweeeeeetie!}

{Pauly P being a weirdo in his hoodie}

{Selfie Saturday?}

{Me harassing Raeghan with my videoing}

{Lounging at the Movies seeing Frozen}

{EchoBase Worship Night with the GREATEST friends on the planet}

 Clearly my weekend has been really wonderful & we still have one day left until its back to the work grind. 

Today is baptism Sunday! At Epic, baptism isn't just a typical baptism service. It's a full out PARTY, like serious PARRRRTYYYY! So pumped for today. If you're in the shoals area, come out and hang! 11am this morning or come catch the 6pm service with me in Decatur!!! Dare ya;)

How was your weekend?  Feel free to share away!

Bye now,

B's

Waterworks

HI Ya!!!

So tonight ^^^^ Thats me. 

My poor mom asked me one question and I just couldnt deal. Thanks momma for letting me cry. Thanks for listening and talking me through things. I'm so thankful for you. 

Making changes can be really stinking tough sometimes. They SUCK! It's no fun at all. But I've figured out that instead of laying in it and suffocating, you just have to do a little SELF celebration and a little bit of joy spreading.

Here are a few things that can easily lift your spirits. Try them and I PROMISE you, the joy you spread will be returned to you. Here are the tricks!

Smile at People.

This is the main thing I need to work on. I don't smile nearly enough. There are however a few people that make me smile so much my cheeks hurt. Do you know anyone like that? that just put the biggest smile on your face? I want to be one of those people in other peoples lives.

Be Kind.

Be generous. Be considerate. Be warmhearted. Be caring. Be Affectionate. Be personable. Just be Kind. 

Hug People.

I love hugs.  I love giving them. I love receiving them. PERIOD. Just do it. 

Compliment Others.

Give people compliments. GENUINE Compliments. Be truthful. Be honest. You never know what someone has been through. One simple compliment can go a really long way in impacting someones confidence. 

Acknowledge People

Please for heaven sake acknowledge people. If you make eye contact with someone acknowledge their existence! Just a simple "hi" or smile can go a really long way. 

SPEAK.

Think before you speak. Speak life into people. Speak light. Speak positive, never negative. 

Be Thoughtful.

Do someone a favor without any expectations of something in return. Ask someone if they need help. Carry someones groceries. Buy someone a drink. For me, my favorite is sending a handwritten note and sending it snail mail!

Try these few things out. PROMISE you will feel joy. 

There is no need at all to suffocate in your own pity party. It doesn't do or change anything at all. So just DONT.

Here's to you and a very happy & beautifully blessed life.

Bye for tonight.

B's