Happy Anniversary!

Today is my parent's 34th wedding anniversary!

A few weeks go, Momma and I were chatting about marriage. A friend of mine had just mentioned to me that he doesn't think marriage will end up being as difficult as people make it seem. I asked Momma if she thought marriage was hard, and her response was, "Not necessarily, but sometimes I want to do something and your dad won't let me. That's the hardest part." Apparently she has a rebellious streak.

I have come to realize how fortunate I am to have parents who have remained happily married for 34 years.  They have been an incredible example to my brothers and I of faithfulness, respect, and love, and I am so glad that God chose me to be their daughter. Happy Anniversary, Momma & Daddy!

:j

Turn your T into a V

If you are anything like me, then you have a drawer full of T-shirts. And if you're anything like me, you aren't a huge fan of the crew neck of T-shirts. Luckily you don't have to live your entire life only wearing crew necks. Here is a quick and easy way to change your crew neck T-shirt into a V-neck T-shirt. All you need is a needle and thread. No sewing experience required.

 

1. Gather your materials: T-shirt, thread in matching color, needle, and scissors

2. Thread your needle, and start about 4 inches down from the middle of the crew neck.

3. Stick the needle up from the underside of the shirt.

4. Do a loose stich about a half an inch up from where you stuck the needle through

5. Continue "weaving" the thread. About 4 loose stitches is perfect.

6. Turn the shirt inside out (or just fold the neck down a bit) and pull the thread's ends so the fabric accordions

7. Tie the thread ends and snip off the excess

8. Make sure nothing looks janky

9. Wear with pride.

 

I'm telling you, it's simple. So go and turn all of your T-shirts into much more flattering V-necks.

:j

Thankful Thursday!

Thursday only has 61 minutes left in it, so I'm going to make the most of them by doing a Thankful Thursday post. (And to appease Raylene because she wants me to blog more.) 

• My Aunts - They were pretty vocal on Facebook about the fact that I mentioned cousin Tracie and Momma in the last post, but not them, so here it is. Seriously, I have amazing aunts. I know I can count on them for anything, and I am extremely thankful for each of them.
• Labor Day - Any holiday that equals a three day weekend is good in my book. I love this side of the three day weekend because there are just so many possibilities, but the Monday night of the three day weekend is nice, too, because you only have to work 4 days. It's the greatest invention since chocolate milk.
• My Dad - This week a family friend messaged us on Facebook saying that he and his wife had read 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and it reminded them of my dad, which reminded me of how lucky I am to have a dad who exemplifies Christianity. I have a great Momma, too -- for the record. (P.S. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
• Allergy Medicine - I have terrible seasonal allergies....or maybe I just always get really bad colds around allergy season??? No, I definitely have allergies which make me super thankful for my little pills. And nasal spray. And eye drops. And inhaler. What can I say, I'm a hot mess come allergy season.

What are you thankful for?

:j