Monday, September 1, 2014

Kudos



I got on Facebook the other morning and in my inbox was unexpected surprise- a former coworker had included Note to Self in her "Most Inspirational" blog round of awards! 



very-inspiring-blogger


Didn't even know there was such a thing! The award is given in the spirit of honoring friends and keeping the blogosphere a pleasant place to be.

I'm honored, Racheal!

In the spirit of passing the award on, here are a few blogs I enjoy following or gain inspiration from:

High Heels and High Notes- Lael Ewing

Hush Fashion- Emily Canavesio

Liz Marie blog

Something Simple- Hilary Garza

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Summer Faves

It's summer and I like making lists so this post features some of my latest faves. They range from yogurt to nail products so enjoy!



Maybe you've heard of them or not. They are a heat-activiated nail wrap that you trim to fit your nail. They come in oodles of fun prints and colors and truly do last upwards of two weeks. I have had 3 different sets on and my first pair lasted 3 weeks. Below is the set I have on now. Check 'em out on their website!




Who doesn't like smelling good?! My awesome Mom shared some Jo Malone samples with me and I have enjoyed the fresh summery scents! I don't think I'll be investing in the full-size bottle, but I get bored with scents anyway so a sample is perfect for me. I have tried the Wild Bluebell (below) and the Orange Blossom scent as well. Both are yummy.




If you haven't read Sparkly Green Earrings, you need to. It makes for a quick read because well, you can't put it down in between laughing and/or crying. I just finished her other book The Antelope in the Living Room a couple of weekends ago and it was just delightful!





I read this book while on the way to Mexico and it is honestlly one of the more moving, dynamic books I've read on your walk with God. Check it out!



Chia Yogurt

I have been shopping at Sprouts lately and came across this tasty yogurt. I have tried the peach and strawberry- peach is my fave by far. I am definitely a breakfast person and need something good to get me going in the morning. Chia has lots of benefits for your body which I am not qualified to discuss, so check it out on your own. The difference it has made for me is that it really does fill me up and I don't feel hungry by like 10:30.



Leopard tank

Lastly, I picked up this blouse from Walmart of all places at the end of April. I find myself reaching for it a least a couple of times a week. I love the versatility of it- I can wear it to work with the skirt (shown here) or cropped slacks. Or I can wear it with my skinny black jeans. It is split in the back so its fun to wear a bright tank underneath. Anyway, I am all about the pieces that pull double duty- work and out and about.


Stay cool friends!


Wednesday, July 2, 2014

I Dance

the art.
the freedom.
grande jeté.
take flight.
bodies.
porte de bras.
breathless.
spinning.
pirouette.
to glide.
to sway.
balancé.
precision.
perfection.
combinations.
formations.
preparations.
stages.
faces.
sweat.
music.
adrenaline.
heart-piercing.
awe-inspiring.
Jesus praising.
Soul.
Liberating.

that is why I dance.