it's ok & thankful thursday

i should probably start with what i'm thankful for since i'm in a bad mood after getting home from work and should probably start off on a semi happy note.

i'm thankful for...

... my job. because a few weeks ago I was worried about how I was going to make my rent and today I was actually able to tell my dad I didn't need to borrow any money from them

...my parents, because I could ask them to help me no matter what

... the free trip to miami i'm going on in two weeks to attend my sororitys convention. i am SO excited!!!

... sunscreen, because my skin cannot handle another sunburn

... my best friend candice. she never tells me im being rediculous, she laughs at my jokes, and she never hold is against me even if weeks go by and we haven't spoken.

and it's ok...

... that i got a complaint tonight and it really made me feel sad, and embarassed.

... that i didn't paint my nails and didn't realize it until i was running plates to a table

...that i don't want to waste money on groceries since i bring home food from work every day now

... that i really forget how old i am until someone asks me. and then i just feel confused about it

... that my hair is making me crazy. seriously crazy. today i put it in a messy bun and wore a neon purple headband because i couldn't deal with it. it's just growing out and not down. redic.

... that i sort of wish i watched the old dallas so maybe this new one would make more sense to me. or maybe i need to be from texas? idk.

... that i've been cracking up reading this tumblr account. legit, between this one and suri's burn book i could be entertained for hours.
... that i really think that there are more important things in life than talking about how drunk or high you got yesterday, last week or this morning.

... that i miss home. but i don't ever want to move back.

... that the highlight of my shift tonight was the premeal tastings of our new margaritas. too bad i couldn't have a whole one. or five.

... that i can simualtaneously be really happy for my friends who are in the process of planning their weddings, have just gotten married, are having babies, moving in together, or are recently engaged, but also want to kick the next person who tells me it'll happen when im not expecting it. it's been two years since my last serious relationship. i've been "not expecting it" for quite some time now.

... that i'd rather have a solid book in my hands than an e reader. i've used mine approximately 8 times. maybe.

... to have a glass of wine (or two)  after work. i'm such a rebel.

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

xo

Sarah

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it's ok

it's ok

... to be SO glad to say good bye to farrah and amber, but a little sad to see maci, caitlynn and tyler go.

... that i just referred to them like i know them in real life

... that i have 3 college degrees and i've just started a job as a server. i need the money, the experience, a somewhat set schedule and to be around people who were born mostly in the 80's. nothing wrong with some honest work.

... that i ate rice pudding for dinner. yum. don't judge me.

... that i miss my family and cried when i started sorting my pictures to put around my apartment.

... that the majority of my tweets are about being single, drinking wine, wonka, and whatever tv show i happen to be watching at that very moment.

... to leave yourself positive notes of encouragment

... to put things on my to do list that i already did, just because i feel accomplished when i get to check something off...like  ahead start.

... that the highlight of my week was getting my giant hook in the mail from the container store. i can't reach the shelf or rod in my closet, which has left most of my clothes in piles on the floor.  #shortgirlproblems.

... that my favorite bathing suit is from walmart. legit. if you've never scoped out the suits there, you're missing out. get going.

... that the majority of my favorite shows are about serial killers (criminal minds) or about teen angst (PLL, awkward, teen wolf) or aliens (falling skies).

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

xo

Sarah

it's ok.

hi lovebugs, whats new?

it's time for another edition of "it's ok" thursday with neely & amber

sooo, let's get to it shall we?

it's ok..

...that i had no idea a 5k was only 3 miles. i say ONLY 3 miles because i'm sure you normal, well adjusted superhero munchkins can run 3 miles like it's no big deal.

...that i on the other hand, used to cheat when being tested on the mile run in gym class. even during the practice runs. anddd i walked when i reached the curved part of the track. yep

...that besides the obvious fact that i never run, for fun or otherwise, i am registering to to

The Color Run in new york on august 25th. i pinned it a couple of days ago and jokingly said i'd do it if it was a real run...and it is. so if i'm going to run, atleas it'll be awesome right?

p.s. does anyone else want to do the one in new york with me? i'll even provide free room and board { or my parents will, but it's the same thing :) }

check it out here.

it's ok...

...that if you were to draw some conclusions about me according to the t.v. shows im currently obsessed with you mayyyy think im a 15 year old teenager : pretty little liars, once upon a time, the lying game, switched at birth...

...or you might think im a closet serial killer: criminal minds, bones, dexter, alcatraz, svu, csi...i could probably solve crimes like a pro now

... that i caved in on my "no more fast food" plan because i saw mcd's has the shamrock shakes back!...because while drinking it, i found a hair in it. andddd, now im back on the no fast food bandwagon.


...to actually despise teen mom 2 because i think the girls are just awful and shouldnt be portrayed as role models but to have seriously enjoyed this recap of the latest episode

...to shop for bathing suits to use as inspirations to go to the gym. hey, whatever works right?

whats up with you guys today?

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

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it's ok.

linking up with these lovelies { neely & amber }

today for another it's ok thursday

whooop, i'm excited and it's been awhile since i linked up for this party :)

it's ok...

... that i was going to make myself a proper meal for lunch, but then decided on one of my favorite comfort foods from when i was little: a bagel, sliced, with melted mozzarella cheese. yum. made in under a min zapping it in the microwave. win.

...that i don't want to pay to get my hair done so im going to be a little risky and highlight my own hair tonight. wish me luck.

...im a little obsessed with my leopard print nails (thanks sally hansen stick ons) even when my dad and brother both made fun of me when they saw them

...to have never watched american idol ever until now. and i kinda love it.

...to feel like i've been on vacation the last few weeks, since i haven't been working

...that now that i have a start date for my first day of work, i kinda wish i had more time off.

...to sleep late, and stay up late. just because i can.

...to LOVE the crunching machine at the gym. because it makes me feel productive.

...to feel more inspired on the elliptical when i have some sassy music playing on my ipod...like bachata...or 50 cent. yeah.

.... to spray paint everything i can with this shiny copper metallic paint i got because i feel pinterest inspired. my glue gun and i are taking on the craft world.

...to really, really want to be one of those online dating success stories. except it would be much better if 45 year old guys stopped messaging me creepy messages. and...other creepy guys  my age stopped sending me creepy messages.

... to want to message said guys and give them a heads up that they sound like they kidnap people in shady vans on the regular. and the picture of your car doesnt impress me. neither does the pic of you and your abs in the mirror, in your bathroom. don't you have normal pictures? with friends doing things? or friends to take normal pictures of you? i don't understand.

and...that's all folks.

happy thursday!!

p.s. i had no idea it WAS thursday until i saw all the "it's ok" posts on my blogger feed.

ohhh life.

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

{ it's ok thursday }

happy thursday little loves!

linking up with amber & neely

for { it's ok thursday }

it's ok...

...to be using my nieces visiting as an excuse to pretend santa is real

(putting out carrots for the reindeer
and cookies for santa, must do)

... to be super proud of the stockings i decorated for everyone this year

nine stockings with not so short names..easier said than done

... to not have decided on what job offer to accept

because i still have a few more interviews for jobs i really think would be a better fit for me

... to be moving in less than a week and still only have made a dent in my packing

... to think i may just go and chop my hair off

without telling anyone first so i dont get talked out of it

{ im a sucker for peer pressure }

... to get slightly annoyed when people update their fb statuses but not answer your texts..

you texted me, i answered you..sooo whats the deal?

...to think ill probably never understand men, guys, boys

... to need atleast ten hours of sleep to be functional the next day

...to wish these gifts would wrap themselves

... to be a little sad about leaving my after school boys..i do adore them and they make me laugh

...to want a really good kiss on new years eve...perhaps ill start talking to strangers.

...to have the strangest dreams with people you haven't seen in years and to wake up super thrilled it was just a dream { ...or nightmare }

... to STILL not be done with christmas shopping wompwompwomppppp

...to have a love/ hate relationship with pinterest {why is the search bar missing again today?!? }

...to be seriously stumped lately with what to blog about { and a little worried about it }

...to be loving the way my self tanner looks...i quit tanning and cannot handle how pale i look!!

what's ok with you guys today?

have a lovely day lovebugs xo

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

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it's ok thursdays

soo...

goood morning (or afternoon really) lovebugs!

linking up for "it's ok" with

Neely & Amber

it's ok...

...that last night i sorted through my clothes

and pretty much the only things i actually like fit into two bins.

...that my accessories probably fit into ten.

...that everything else is getting tossed in the donations bins, but only if i can lift the garbage bags and drag them to my car...otherwise they'll probably sit in my living room with the rest of our "things to donate" for the next three years

...that im off to rhode island tonight for interviews tomorow and can't figure out what to pack

...i haven't touched my "teacher" clothes since my last day of student teaching in may

...that i'm pretty sure

the last seven months filled with gym shorts

( not work to the actual gym, but to summer camp)

and yoga pants with elastic waists have been all too forgiving with my body...

... that i may be packing everything i own just incase

...that my new phone is apparently too advanced for my to figure out, except that it's supposed to be exactly like the one i just had, since it's a replacement

... that the alarm on said new phone sounds like a bunch of crazy magic fairies are coming to land all around your head. imagine that. im not kidding.

...that after discovering that a lot of things are missing from my teaching portfolio ( that were definitely there when i handed it into my professor in may) i now want to fill it up with cards my students made me....because i think that says more about what kind of teacher i am than an example of a lesson plan.

so, whats up with you guys today?

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

p.s. can i ask you guys to think of me tomorrow while im at these interviews? i'm nervous :(



it's ok

whoops i'm a day late with my "it's ok" link up 

with Neely & Amber

my b.

doing it now anyway,

since i've got tons of it's ok feelings happening

it's ok...

...that i haven't watched the last three episodes of american horror story, because my brother hasn't been home to watch it with me and i'm too much of a scaredy cat to watch it on my own..learned my lesson last time i did that!

...that whenever i see ashton kutcher in those camera commercials, i find them a little ironic.

... that i've had the same four windows open on my computer since monday, for jobs i want to apply for, but the cover letters and applications are giving me a serious case of writers block

...that i had a phone interview today and think it went really well.

can't lie, i have a great phone voice. i've been told of a few professions i could probably be successful at with it if i wanted.

too bad i'm such a prude.

...that i'm not actually such a prude. not to say i'm casual about things, which if you know me, you'd know i'm not. but i don't consider things related to sex taboo, though i do think that some things are private and should stay private. 

...that since i decided i want to move asap, i do not want anything for christmas unless it's money or a gift card of the amex or visa variety.

sweaters and shoes will not pay my rent or buy me groceries.

...that i find facebooks, "people you may know" really annoying. you're right facebook, i may know them, but i've made the conscious decision to NOT know them.

my ex boyfriend? no thanks. his girlfriend who got my order wrong the first time i met her and consistently ignored me every time after that when i saw her? nope don't want her either. some random person who never said two words to me in my entire life? nah, im all set. the person who updates their status every ten seconds about their kids poop, how awful their boyfriend is, how they hate their life, and so i deleted them. nopeee, im good.
i've probably mentioned this all before.

... that today was december 1st and i didn't wear a coat to go outside.
for someone who is forever getting sick, i'm asking for trouble, but i couldn't help it!

...i want my hair to grow, grow and grow super long. kardashian long. jennifer love hewitt on ghost whisperer long. victoria secret model long. keep in mind my hair used to be that long and i got sick of it and chopped it off. granted i had no idea how to handle it then, but i've got a system going now, so grow hair, grow!

what's ok with you guys these days?

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

it's ok...gobble, gobble

happy thanksgiving everyone!

i hope you're all enjoying the holiday with your friends & family

and stuffing your faces with lots of delicious goodies that require you to wear stretchy pants and fall into a sudden food coma  :)

linking up with amber & neely for its ok thursdays

it's ok...

...that i planned my thanksgiving eve outfit based on things i haven't been able to find in months

...that i came home and found the entire outfit within five minutes even though i've been looking for them all for months in my room and couldn't find them

...that i decided to wear my hair up to go out for the first time in forever because i knew i was going to be a sweaty mess among the masses of people and wanted to try to prevent the hot mess my hair would eventually turn into

...that i fought with my sock bun for about an hour because i wanted a ballerina bun

...that after i got dressed, put my makeup on, and was ready to leave i decided i wanted to have bangs like this:

so i cut myself some:

i wish this was a clearer picture, but you get the point

...that i may or may not have awkwardly shouted ( and maybe even pointed ) at people i haven't spoken to in years from across the bar, just to say hi {thanksgiving eve ...aka...high school reunion}

...the until yesterday i couldn't remember the last time i washed my hair and was getting a litttttle too comfortable using my tresemme dry shampoo

... that using public bathrooms skeeves me out, and the fact that i went into the stall after a girl came out of it and said "that toilet seat is disgusting, just warning you" made me almost decide to take my chances holding it in til i went home

...that i remembered that i'm me, and would be at the bar until way after it closed so holding it in wasn't really an option

...that i cleaned the toilet seat myself, like i do every time i use a public toilet, and decided that the girl before me and every single girl who used it before her was super gross for not cleaning it off in the first place, regardless of if they were squatting to use it or not

...that i just talked about bodily functions and personal hygiene a whole lot in the last two minutes of typing

...that my family doesn't celebrate thanksgiving traditionally and i'm ok with that. we have dinner together every single day, and every day i'm thankful for them.

...that when i have a home of my own (and hopefully a family of my own) i plan on hosting huge thanksgiving dinners and inviting my siblings, my nieces and nephews, my friends and their families, AND asking them all to bring someone with them who doesn't have somewhere or someone to spend the holiday with...because even though it doesn't bother me that we don't have big dinners now with our family, i remember we used to when i was little because we had a ton of extended family nearby and i used to look forward to it, i do appreciate all of the offers from friends who have invited my family to join theirs today for dinner and company.

that's all for now folks

enjoy your turkey & your families

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah



hey, it's ok

good morning friends!

I'm linking up with Amber & Neely for "it's ok thursday"

So let's dish shall we?  and see what's ok today..
because I say so :)

It's Ok...

.... to wear bows in your hair, even if you are 26 & not actually 6

... to try on a million outfits and then end up wearing the first one you started with

...to dance it out, anywhere, any time, even if you have no music, and are completely and totally lacking in rhythm ( such as myself)

...to really enjoy wearing your uggs, if only because you think you look like you have bear feet when you do, and find that super entertaining

...to watch the twilight movies over and over without getting sick of them. judge me all you want, I really love them

...to have gotten used to wearing leggings so often that you are surprised when you put on a pair of normal pants and the waistbands doesn't stretch

...to think you might be crazy at some point during the day. like i do right now.

...that I finally watched last weeks episode of Grey's...and I wasn't that blown away by it like everyone else apparently was according to the posts on my fb newsfeed & twitter..eh, they've been losing me for awhile now and I was a die hard fan, shame. oh and sorry if this is a spoiler for anyone that hasn't seen it yet..but for real with the killing off of main characters already? like enough people haven't died on that show? ugh. rude.

...to feel slightly awkward when you see a person who was in your dream and think that they in some way will be able to know what happened in your dream...awkward.

...to completely forget all the wonderful things you wanted to blog about the second you sit down to write

...to still be freaked out watching american horror story, even after the fifth episode. yep, i am terrified but can't look away.

...that my brother thinks i'll find a new boyfriend when i go start grad school, and to secretly almost believe him

... to seriously want to punch some people in the face for being just plain awful, even though you've never thrown a punch in your life

... to consider playing wii tennis your workout for the day

I could go on and on but I'm sure you have places to go so I'll stop now :)

have a great day lovebugs!

Source: camillestyles.com via Ritzy on Pinterest

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah
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It's ok!

Good Morning lovebugs!

I have new followers so hello, hello & welcome to my little world where I blog about my random thoughts & wishful thinkings, I'm very glad you're here

Today I'm linking up with Amber & Neely for " It's ok" Thursday...because you know what? Sometimes you have to just give yourself a break and say, it's ok
Enjoy!

It's Ok...

.....that my intense dance parties in the car are an instant stress relief no matter how big or small my troubles are

....even though I'm sick, just the thought of swallowing cough medicine makes me cringe

....that I gave up cleaning my room after getting only halfway through, but feel super accomplished anyway. If you saw the state it was in pre half cleaning you'd understand.

...to feel more accomplished at 3 am than at 3pm

...to look forward to reading Suri's Burn Book more than the actual news, because I'd rather start my day smiling rather than reading about all the awful things happening in the world

...to feel super awkward when you see someone you think you know in a random place you wouldn't expect to bump into someone, and have an argument with yourself about whether or not to acknowledge that person or just pretend you don't see them, and debate how rude you are probably being

...to think of September as the beginning of the year instead of January. Hi, after years of experiencing first days of school and new classrooms, nothing says "a fresh start" to me as brand new pens and crisp notebook pages.

...to talk to, wave your hands at, or any other action that causes you to look crazy as all get out at the computer when you read an email, are filling out an application or reading a text from someone, that just makes you crazy. As if they could hear you or see what you're doing.

...to get annoyed when you text someone and they call you back to respond. I texted you for a reason. Why are you calling me?!.

...to pick books based on their covers & wine according to their labels. Listen, they say you make your first impression on a person within the first 20 seconds..wine and books are people to me. It's pretty, I want it.

...to wish there was more than just one day (technically weekend) a year for people to dress up in costumes..I sure do love a good reason to wear Minnie Ears or something equally whimsical during my every day activities

...to have my kids names picked out already...despite the fact it'll be years until those kids exist...and my future husband will probably have his own ideas...hmm.

...to wonder exactly how many people really think about you on a daily basis

...to wish you could read minds. Don't you ever wonder what people are really thinking about you when you're talking to them about something?

...to have faith in something..even if it seems far fetched. Sometimes I get feelings, and they tend to end up coming true whether or not I believed in them. This ones a good something so maybe...

...to wish someone I know had someone wonderful to set me up with

...to wonder if there's something in the water, and I didn't drink it. 15 engagements and the year isn't even over yet? WHAT is going onnnn?

...to be single. Yeah everyone else is happily living in a relationship bubble.I'm figuring me out, one day at a time.

The end.

haha, that was a long one, sorry!

Hope you all have a wonderful day

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

It's ok thursday!

First off, let me say hi to my new followers! Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me :)
I started this blog as a private way to talk about things that were going on in my life, but as I've continued keeping it up and welcoming the world into seeing it, I'm glad to see that people don't mind my ramblings!
So stay awhile, say hello, and enjoy the randomness that is my life. I'm happy to share it with you





Today I'm linking up with Amber from Brunch with Amber & Neely from A Complete Waste of Makeup for "It's Ok" Thursday! I may or may not be on my way to going link up crazy since I figured out how to join in :)

It's ok...

..to be excited that I can finally join in to link ups! They baffled me until yesterday.

..to want to lay in bed all day watching movies because it's pouring rain outside

..to be afraid I'll never get a teaching job

..to be more excited about writing on my blog than I am about applying for said teaching jobs

..to have a crush and believe it will really work out

..to watch American Horror Story through the spaces of my fingers because the whole show freaks me out..but I can't stop watching it

..to be super excited about my halloween costume and it's lack of sluttiness..i'm definitely getting older

..to want to just block every one of my fb friends that are getting married, engaged or pregnant for just a couple of days..i need a time out from the reality of growing up

..to love my super casual work "uniform" while my friends complain about wearing suits and heels to work

..to pin tons of things on pinterest that "i'd definitely make/cook/build/start doing that"...one day

..to be excited it's payday...and only because that means I can get my eyebrows done today. I need a cushion to make myself feel better about not doing them myself

..to want more followers. I know, I know, it's cheesy to want people to like you, but I get so excited when I see I have a new one, and a little :( when I see someone stopped by to read but didn't decide to follow me

..to actually like my hair better on the second day of not washing it than the day i actually wash it, it gets so soft and shiny

..to change my nail polish color atleast three times a week..i just love so many colors!

Ok that's all for now! Happy thursday loves :)

Want to see what other people are saying "it's ok" to? head on over to Amber or Neelys blogs to find out

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams,

Sarah