Like Dreamers Do

I like to decorate, but I always feel like it needs to be done a specific way. I often won't do anything until I know exactly what I want. I guess I am a bit of a perfectionist. Either way, I am getting very tired of looking at all of my blank walls.  The HUGE blank wall in the dining room. Okay,...so it's not huge, but it is a lot of blank space!! I've contemplated making a big picture wall, adding mirrors, or even one of those murals (not a permanent one obviously).  The walls leading up our staircase. My dad has lots of family photos leading up his staircase. It almost tells a story or gives a timeline. I can't decide how to go about filling this space. So like any DIY gal, I consulted Pinterest! Luckily for me, a lot of others have contemplated this same problem. I found Emily A. Clark's blog and I am definitely subscribing to her now! Her "What Would You Do?" Decorating Tall Walls post was just what I needed to see! Emily...

Disclaimer: my hair is short right now, but these are the methods I use to grow my hair and strengthen it as it grows. I have constantly gotten questions on how I got my hair to grow so quickly for my wedding, so I will no longer keep it a secret. These are the products I used and they really worked well together.  My hair grew by quite a bit in just 3 short months. I have photos I will share once my blog lets me add them. For some reason they will not load, but I will upload them on Facebook when I post this. :)  Okay, so how did I do it? I used the below products all together. Some of these products were recommended by my friend Megan of Pretty in Pink Megan . So glad I took her recommendation! These have been amazing!  1.  Phytophanere Pills These are seriously wonder workers! I absolutely love love love them! Sometimes I use these alone, but I always use them within my combination routine including the products below. 2.  Nioxin Activa...

One of my all time favorites. Here are the lyrics to feast your eyes on.  We're Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band We hope you have enjoyed the show Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band We're sorry but it's time to go Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band We'd like to thank you once again Sergeant Pepper's one and only Lonely Hearts Club Band It's getting very near the end Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

I get to mark another thing off of my 30 before 30 list! My wonderful mother bought me three beautiful frames for diplomas. I only have two diplomas to frame, but I am considering framing my GWU Certificate in a nicer frame than it currently has, or potentially pursuing an additional Master's degree while I wait to start law school someday. And a few photos from commencement day in December:      So excited to have completed another milestone in my life! I can't wait to achieve another! 

I have been wanting to kayak for several years. The closest I got was testing the weight capacity of a friend's 'kiddie' kayak using my mom's pool. Needless to say, after not flipping and only paddling a few feet I really, really wanted to kayak. Anywhere.  Finally, in July 2014 I had my chance! Our staff retreat was kayaking in the Elk River. And I had a blast! Here are some photos we took with my waterproof camera: I would really love to own a kayak or a canoe some day. I also enjoy canoeing and I definitely think Steven and I would enjoy doing that together, too. But for now, simply renting a kayak would be fun! See what I have left of my 30 Before 30 list. 

I have been waiting patiently for this screen, shown below (with my edits of excitement): That's right! I am officially done! I have completed my Masters of Business Administration and now I must merely wait to receive my diploma (and eventually frame it). There is not an official graduation ceremony at the conclusion of the summer semesters so if I decide to walk it won't happen until December. This has been a long time coming. I began this program back in August 2011 and was projected to finish by May 2013; however, life and a full-time job happened so it added on an additional year and a half. I am so excited to be finished!                        Photo Credits:  Jessica McCravy Studios Many have asked me, "What's next?" Honestly, I am not 100% sure. I am still deeply considering law school; however, it will be quite some time before we are ready to relocate so that I can pursue that dream...

I am turning 25 years old today! Well, this afternoon if you want to be super specific. I have accomplished quite a bit in my 25 years, but I also know I can do more. So, I am challenging myself to complete 30 different things before my 30th birthday! Here is my list: 1. Take a spontaneous trip 2. See a favorite band or performer live in concert   Nick Carter!!!  3. Read 30 books just for fun! 4. Explore your own city- or 2-3 near you! 5. Do a 30 Day Challenge of Something (Yoga, perhaps?) 6. Clean out your closet! (And the back bedroom, and the 2 garages) 7. Start a new career 8. Go kayaking or paddleboarding! Or both! 9. Learn to play guitar left-handed (for real) 10. Take the LSAT!  No longer a dream of mine!  11. Frame my Bachelor's certificate (got to find it first!) 12. Complete my Master's inBusiness Administration   (frame that, too!) 13. Apply for law school(s)!  No longer a dream of mine!  14...