Boys Behind the Blog

A couple of days ago, I sent these questions to JP and said, "will you answer these questions for my blog pretty please?". He of course said yes! Even though, he's a man of few words. He would rather draw or paint than write! I'm lucky that he actually sends me texts throughout the day. Just kidding, my love. I love you!

So, here is the email that I received back from him:

Ok here you go. you knew all the answers and could have done it yourself haha... (well, I guess I could have, JP, but where is the fun in that?)

1. What would you do with $1,000,000?

Buy a house with part of the money and invest the rest to make more money.

2. What is your dream job?

Being an Artist and drawing and painting full time and having people buy my art. (So happy that he's starting to live his dream. I'm very proud of him!)

3. Who is your celebrity crush?

Don't have one. (really? he doesn't have one? I would have guessed Ashley Tisdale or Maria Sharapova or someone like that, but good answer, JP. You earn points for that one!)

4. What is your favorite sports team?

Carolina Tar Heels and San Antonio Spurs

5. What was your AOL/AIM screen name back in the day? 

CarolinaND4SPD

Life Lately - Instagram Edition

Since I'm a little out of time today, I thought I'd give you a glimpse of my summer via Instagram.




Now go out there, and be happier than a camel on hump day. And yes, I did.

Marriage/Relationship Goals: Week 2 (or Week 1 for me)

I have been reading Kalyn's blog for the past couple of months and just adore her! How could I not? She lives in the city I grew up in, Birmingham! Her relationship with Christ and her husband also inspires me. So, when I found out she was hosting a link-up with Amberly (who I knew I would just love since my best friend's name is Amberly. How can you not love an Amberly?), I knew I had to link-up! 


I plan to use this link-up to share my relationship goal of the week. If you're new around here, my boyfriend JP and I have been together for a little over 8 years. We're working towards having a beautiful marriage in the not-so-distant future, and it's never too early to start practicing good habits. With that being said, here is my relationship goal of the week:

Week of August 11, 2013: Trust - in God and JP

I'm not going to lie, I can be a bit of a control freak. I always have the future planned out in my head, but as I've learned, my plans are not even close to being as good as God's plans. I've never had a reason not to trust JP in the 8 years we've been together. However, like I said, I always think my way is the best way. If it were up to me, I would love to just run off and get married tomorrow just because I hate being so far away from JP all the time. While I know he would love to do the same, I know that he wants to do this right and give me the special moments that I've always dreamed of. I have to admit though that there are times when I think, "this is never going to happen, why can't we just do this now, what is he waiting on". I have to trust that it WILL happen and that it will be so worth the wait whenever we do get our moment. I have to admit though that the anticipation is almost too much to deal with at times. My goal for this week is just to trust in both God's timing and JP's. I'm going to try not let the anticipation and the impatience get to me. I'm going to enjoy this week, and the time that I get with him this week. Even though we only get to see each other twice a week, I'm not going to dwell on that. I'm going to enjoy the time that we have. I'm going to trust that all of this waiting will worth it.

Have any relationship/marriage goals for this week? Go link up with Kalyn and Amberly!

Sunday Social - Week 61

Oh hey, remember that time when I used to blog? Well, the truth is I miss it! So, this is my 624625th attempt at blogging consistently. Someone better hold me to it!

So, let's start off by linking up with Neely and Ashley for the 61st week of Sunday Social. Wow, time really flies!

This week's questions:

1) What are 3 items that you can't live without on a daily basis?

My iPhone

A chai latte or cafe caramel coffee from my Keurig every morning

My yoga pants. What else would I be chillin in every day after work?

2) What is your all time favorite book? Why?

This was a hard one. I have a couple of favorites.

"Love the One You're With" - Emily Giffin - I love it because it shows that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Also, even if you wonder "what if", be happy with the life you have now.

"I Promise" - Robin Jones Gunn - It's the wedding of Todd and Christy, my favorite characters of any book I've ever read. I read this entire series in high school. I have my best friend, E, to thank for that!

3) What is something you'd like to accomplish before the end of 2013?

I'd love to lose AT LEAST 10 lbs by the end of 2013. 20 would be even better. I won't be greedy though! It'll take some hard work! I'd love to have a certain ring of the engagement kind on my finger by the end of 2013 too. Until then, this gorgeous anniversary ring will reside on my finger, and I don't mind at all!

4) If you could go back and relive any year of your life which year would it be?

Without a doubt, 2005. I would want to go back and change so many things, except for the fact that I met the love of my life. That part can stay the same!

5) What do you wish people knew about you without you having to tell them?

I usually won't start a conversation unless you talk to me first. It's not me being stuck-up, it's just a little bit of my shyness coming out. The fact that I have to meet with clients frequently has taught me to let go of this a little bit.

Have a happy Sunday everyone! I'm off to spend the day with JP. Hoping to finally see Despicable Me 2 this afternoon!