Today.

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Today was filled with sleeping in (until 8:10am), not cleaning my room, crazy hair, eating sushi with a friend, book store shopping, fun nails, relaxing, soaking up the sun, falling asleep on the swing in the backyard, and spending the evening with great friends. 

How was your day?

PS. Feel free to follow me on Facebook, if you don't already. :)

xoxo

Lovelies.

Woozers!

Look how short my hair was back in October.

It is always longer when it is straight, but geez. 

That is super short, yo.

I now realize that my hair has grown a lot in the past 7 months.

But ... a bit faster would be nice.

Anyways, it seems like every post I'm talking about my hair.

Sorry. I just can't help it.

So, yesterday I worked all day and didn't get a chance to post a few links to my favorites this past week.

I figured before getting ready to head to my friends birthday lunch that I'd share some with you.

Enjoy!

Amber is the sweetest ... & oh-so adorable with her hubby!

How can you not just say "AWW.." over this?? :D

I am really loving DottieAdele!!

Sometimes I can relate to this feeling about blogging.


I love it ALL!!

Ladies, when Molly found the "Hey, Christian girl" quotes by some very handsome celebrities, I laughed so hard. They are the best! Srsly. Greatness!


I adore Kendi, her fashion, and this post. :)


Can we please talk about how adorbs Haley's new hair cut is??! I LOVE it!


I am over-the-moon excited that Mandy shared a new app for photos. Yikes! I am about to download it now!!


Christina shared the sweetest photos & story of her grandparents. 
Love is the most beautiful thing.


& I am loving this blog I came across, through luck of Instagram! ;)


This weekend will be spent working. :/ Boo.
I do hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, though!
Soak up the sun, eat lots of yummy food, relax by the water, and be happy with God has given you!
much love.
xoxo

Help? ... maybe.

I'm seriously ridiculous when I get on Instagram.

No joke.

I could just snap photos all day, of anything and everything.

I. just. can't. stop.

& it happens often on my days off!

Help me. Please?? ;)

1. Gotye. :) 2. My little sisters & I while talking to my brother & his family on Skype! 3. plaid, curly hair, and a whole lot of silliness. 4. Reading 5. Reading some more.... 6. Looking @ my old, woren out shoes that I love. 7. A trip with friends a couple weeks back, which consisted of coffee, shopping, and a movie!! & a bunch of laughs. :) 8. Writing w/ my nerdy glasses. 9. Lunch. 10. Good morning! 11. I finished the book!!! :D 12. Bored. 13. Plaid + glasses + curly hair. 14. My view while soaking up the sun!!

Well, that about covers the past couple weeks of my life, minus work.

Boring? Yes. 

Ah. This is what old age is bringing me. ;)

I don't mind, though.

Happy Wednesday, friends.

much love.

xoxo

PS. If you don't already follow me, you can find me on Instagram under: theplaidsparrow

Lovelies.

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So, I'm not sure where this week went!

Seriously.

It just FLEW by for me. 

Because of that I barely had time to read blog posts or find any new favorites.

Boo.

I just wanted to share a quick few that made me smile.

I adore everything in this Etsy shop! Eek. 

It is so perfect for sweet, little birthday gifts. *wink, wink*

I got all giddy over Kelli's blog!

It's a dream.

Recently I am obsessed with this blog & this one!! :)

They are good, I tell ya. 

I know this post is extremely short this week, but next week I will have time to add more.

Before I jet off I want to share something that made me oh-so excited.

Don Naylor is the guy who designed my blog.

Everyone knows I was over the moon about it, and still am!

Well, not only does he blog here, but about a month or so ago he finally got his website up and going!

It can be found at www.donnaylor.com, with his web designs, which features 'The Plaid Sparrow'.

Please do yourself a favor and check him out.

He is awesome!!

Happy weekend, friends.

Soak up the sun.

much love,

xoxo.

Hey, hey!

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I thought I would share some oh-so interesting information about myself.

*dosed with sarcasm, becauuse it's more funny, than interesting!!* ;)

-No matter what, I have to put lotion on my feet EVERYDAY!

-I hate actual cherries, but my favorite pie is cherry pie.

I also hate the taste of watermelon, but anything flavored watermelon is the BEST!

-The radio or tv volume must be on an even number.

-If I have plans to go to work or anywhere else, I must wake up 2 hours before I have to be there.

-I can have up to 20 dreams in one night, and not remember any of them.

-I think about cutting my hair daily. Then, I'm reminded that my teenage sister said she would shave me bald if I did. ha. (This is due to the fact that I cut it every year and hate it every time!!)

-I used to love Twilight. Now I don't.

I also don't plan on watching the rest of the movies.

-I pretend that I am a professional singer. 
In my room. 
Alone.

-I prefer ice water in a cup, rather than a glass.
-Sometimes I like listening to sad music or watching sad movies when I'm down and out. They actually make me feel better?? 
(Strange. I know.)
-I will always read the book before the movie, expect for The Lord of the Rings. I just couldn't get through it! :/
-I am addicted to those Girl Scout thin mint cookies. Its bad ... really bad.
-There are times that I randomly want to break out into dance. 
I don't...which is me doing everyone a favor!
-People think I'm lying to them when I say I am about to be 25. They think I'm 18. Sometimes I wind up agreeing so that I can feel "young" again. ;)
-Oh, and I wish everyone had a nickname. I just like them so much more than "real" names. I don't know why. It's just my thing, I suppose.


I hope you all have a lovely Wednesday!
much love,
xoxo.

Lovelies.

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Well, this week flew by for me.

I'm so happy it is the weekend & I am off of work!

Though, next week will be a different story, I'm afraid.

Anyhoo, I have plans to run to town this afternoon and get my momma her Mother's Day gift! 

Yay! So fun.

Before I get ready to jet off & do that, I wanted to leave you all with some posts that have inspired, encouraged, and gave me few laughs this past week!

So, without further ado:

When Lauren plays matchmaker to the stars you better believe your in for treat ... & a bunch of laughs!


Haley is so lovely. She is someone I would love to know more. This post brought a sweet smile to my face.


Please do yourself a favor & check out Gentri Lee's trip to the Breathing Blogger Retreat here and here. Plus, more fun with instagram photos here.

Before stopping in Amsterdam, Nicole shares a few snapshots of Seville! So gorgeous!!


Katie never fails at bringing a smile to my face, and this post was no different. :)


Do you remember?


For someone who has struggled on and off her whole life with her weight, this post was most encouraging!!


When the girls shared photos of their Bali trip I just swooned over them all!
(Part 1 & 2 can be found here and here)


Molly & her mom are as cute as buttons, I tell ya! :)


I adore this lady & I love this outfit post! -- I hope she does more of them. ;)


If you haven't heard about The Influence Conference, then please do yourself a favor and read about it on Casey's blog!! 

Happy weekend, friends!! 

& Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely momma's or soon-to-be. 

much love.

xoxo

quick update.

 

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Hey there.

So, I have been MIA from my little blog lately.

I have had a lot going on.

What have I been up to since my last post?

Oh, just drinking coffee, reading books, praying, listening to Kiersten Holine three to four times a day, emailing lovely friends, working, and watching a ton of episodes from 'Supernatural'.

On that note:

Dear Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles,

You have ruined my life.

Thank you.

Sincerely, 

The woman who is a little disappointed that you are both married.

& who says that like I had a chance in the first place. ;)

PS. This coming week, I have some special things planned.

I have a few lovely ladies doing guest posts.

& maybe a few others things up my sleeve. 

Hola.

Hey there.

I feel like a week away from blogger is closer to a month. :(

So, it is time for a little update & some random thoughts.

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-Today I found out about a job opening and potentially having the opportunity to get it. :) It would pay a lot better + have a consistent work schedule! Amen. So please be saying a prayer or two for me starting ... NOW!! :D

-I had two cups of coffee today. 
Boy, oh boy did it make me oh-so happy! 

-I have been watching 'Supernatural'. I really enjoy watching it, but goodness... I can NOT watch it alone. That's all I'm saying. ;)

-I have been painting my nails all kinds of fun colors lately! I love it!! :D 
**see above**

-I went out to eat with my little sisters + Nathan last night. It was Prom for one of the local schools. I really enjoyed seeing all the lovely ladies in their gorgeous dresses. It made me miss high school...for just a moment. I definitely had fun at my Prom ... all those years ago. ;) ha. Good times.


-I wish I could style my curly hair as awesome as a woman I saw in the store today. I would NEVER straighten it if I could get it to look that good! Srsly. It was soo pretty. :)


-I was at work the other day & heard the ring tone from the Scream movies.
The one that means the killer is calling.
Yea. I freaked out for like, point two seconds.


-I have been thinking of ideas and looking up different types of tattoos that I am interested in.
I keep feeling the itch for a new one. 
Here's to hoping my birthday gets here ... faster! ;)
Would any of you get a tattoo (or want a new one)??


-I have been reading my bible a lot more lately.
It makes a difference.
My days are better.


-I really need a friend that loves sushi.
Please. 
Anyone???!!!


-I saw Snooki's new book. After reading the back cover + the dedication (with an added *fist pump*), I pretty much doubled over in laughter. 
Ridiculous.
That is all I can say about that, folks.


-I love getting emails from blogger friends. It makes me whole day! Truly.
(If I haven't returned an email, I promise to do it soon.)


-I have been wanting to watch 'Hook' all week. I'm not sure why.
So, I think I will go do that now.


I hope you are all had a fabulous week & enjoying your weekend!!!
I will be back tomorrow.
much love, friends.
xoxo

One more thing...
I saw some photos of my nephews from a couple months ago.
It made me so happy that I just wanted to squeeze my phone as tight as I could, because that was the closest I could get to them. 
Goodness, I miss those boys so much.

the random thoughts of my life.

- Instagram-ed for the first day in a week yesterday. (breaks my heart)

- Got through an extremely stressful week last week

- Praying for direction, patience, and understanding

- Wishing so badly that I could just hop on a plane and travel the world!

- Missing my Dallas friends, oh-so much.

- Watched all the Scream movies. Had nightmares that someone was trying to kill me. Dumb decision. I know.

- Trying desperately NOT to cut my hair. (When it is at the "in between" stages, I just want to chop it off!!)

- The weather has been a bit chilly. It is making me miss the warm weather we were having around here. I suppose I didn't realize how grateful I should have been while we had it!

- Went to the gym the other day! I felt fantastic afterwards. :) I hope I continue doing so.

- Spicy Ranch Dressing is the BEST!!

- Coral & Mint fingernail polish is the cutest colors for spring.

- I remember how I read non-stop growing up. I wish I still did. I don't make the time anymore. :(

- I still LOVE coffee. (**prove below)

- I am getting four days off of work. It has been glorious so far.

- Zooey Deschanel and I should definitely be friends, along with Michelle Williams, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence. :)

- I want another tattoo. Srsly. Soon. I am thinking for my birthday next month!?

- Loving the fact that there are so many lovely women (and men) out there with encouraging, funny, and inspiring blogs.

- I dream about one day waking up and I being british. :)

- I have never liked my hands. They look old and wrinkled to me. :/

- I am looking forward to a fun roadtrip with friends this coming Saturday. It is much needed.

- I am going on a hike this morning and hoping I don't feel sore tomorrow.
- Bethany is coming home from Haiti in about 2 weeks, and I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET HER!! :D Srsly. I am pretty sure we are going to be great friends.
- I love Jesus. I'm glad he is my best friend.

That's it for now.
Nothing too exciting, but thanks for reading.
much love to you all!!
Happy Friday.

PS. If you haven't entered to win the giveaway for the $25 Forever 21 gift card, then you should.
Right here!
Today is the last day, btw.
Good luck!

My life, according to the world of Instagram.

I adore love instagram!! ;)
I have stayed off of it a bit more than usual the past few weeks, but my heart gets so happy looking at all the fun & pretty photos I find on there.
So, tonight I decided to take a look at my most recent photos that I've taken over the past three weeks or so. 
I found that almost all of them contained some sort of "fashion" snaps (in quotations because I have NO fashion sense), messy hair, silly faces, comfy clothes, shoes galore, and COFFEE! so much coffee! I have a problem. 
**I warned you all about the coffee. ;)

Happiest Friday to you all! 

much love. 

REALLYY!!!?

photo credit:

instagram: @dearleila



I had four wonderful days off from work.
How does it end?
Me at home, in bed, with strep.
:(
I was looking forward to attending church with Nathan for the first time.
Plus, going to enjoy my last day off before getting back to the grind of things at work.
So now I'm a bit whiny, especially considering I just got over being sick like three weeks ago.
I'm desperately praying for Spring to arrive sooner than later!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, filled with sunshine and NO sore throats! :/
much love.

Photo Challenge V.2

Hello, hello!!
Remember these photos I posted a couple weeks back?
Well, now I am going to finish up the last few photos I had from January's Photo a Day Challenge.
Yippy! :)
I definitely enjoy taking random photos, but it was a challenge to get one for every single day this month.
Plus, I was a day or two late on some of them so I would wind up posting like three in one day! ha.
It was so much fun, though!
February has already arrived, and a new challenge is already going on.
My goal is to post one every day, on time, without missing a day! *fingers crossed*
I look forward to sharing them all with you soon!
For now, please enjoy the last few from January! :)
(ps. I'm certain I am even more in love with instagram. yikes!!)

This second half starts with Day 16 and goes through Day 31.

 Day 16. Morning.

 Sandwich, blogging, and coffee. :)

(coffee NOT pictured, but you better believe that I had some, folks!)

Day 17. Water.

My LIFE!!

 Day 18. Something you bought.

ANOTHER book! :D 

Day 19. Sweet.

Jiminy Cricket just hangs out in my room. ;)

 Day 20. Someone you love.

One of my best friends, Kim! 

I honestly don't know what I would do w/o her!

(can't wait to see you, kimmie - love you!)

 Day 21. Reflection.

Nathan left me a sweet note on my car one day.

I spent the weekend looking over it while he was at drill.

I'm blessed. :)

 Day 22. Shoes.

Nathan's ARMY boots.

Day 23. Something old.

Antique shopping!!

 Day 24. Guilty Pleasure. 

This was suppose to be a photo of the cast of 'Jersey Shore'.

I decided to spare you all. ;)

I went with the new cheesy bread from Domino's instead. 

 Day 25. Something I made. 

PB&J. *delicious*

 Day 26. Color.

My favorite turquoise scarf & yummy coffee!

Day 27. Lunch.

I ate my lunch before I could take a photo of it.

So, I snapped one of my pecan coffee that I ate afterwards. ;)

 Day 28. Light.

.:[let it shine, no matter how small]:.

Day 29. Inside my fridge.

Technically, this is Nathan & Ben's fridge. 

Sad, huh?! ;)

 Day 30. Nature.

The view from Nathan's porch.

Day 31.

 Me, again.

I had a blast doing this challenge!

I am sure February will be just as fun.  

If this something you would like to do, then please start this month. :)

You can do it on instagram, your blog, facebook, twitter, tumblr ... anything, really! 

I would love to follow along with all your lovely photos. 

Happy Groundhog Day!!

(The weather has been fickle this year, so who knows what will happen.)

much love, colie.