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

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. 

Happenings.

Lately:

- I am trying to work towards my goal of losing 35 pounds. 

-In that process, I'm letting go of sweets ... slowly. :/

-Wishing there was more time in each day to do more of the things I love.

-So happy to have my brother, sister-in-law, and nephews back home. It has been wonderful having them here. :)

-Stressing over finances (same ole, same ole)

-Happy that I get to dress up for work this Saturday, but sad to have to miss church on Sunday!

-I watched 'Moneyball' & 'Reel Steel' this week. Very different movies. I enjoyed them both.

**PS. No matter how you feel about Brad Pitt, I still believe he is a phenomenal actor. & Jonah Hill's performance was awesome. 

-Working on my posture because I'm pretty sure I stay slumped over far too much.

-Dyed my hair all black. (It pretty much looks the same, though)

-After today, I wish I had bought rain boots. 

**I ALWAYS say that when it rains. Do I ever go buy any? Obviously not! :/

-Reminding myself to find the good in others, even when it isn't always evident. 

-Trying to read about 6 different books at the moment.

-Finding new & interesting sites + blogs this week. :)

-I miss watching Top Gear, the UK version, so bad!!

-Thinking we need a Chick-fil-a, then deciding on breakfast wouldn't be so hard!

-AND ... waiting patiently, but on the edge of my seat, for the release of 'The Hunger Games'! Aw. I'm beyond excited & praying that all the actors hold true to each character. So, of course, I had to leave you with the official music video for Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars!!!

Lovely, right?! :)

Its strange because I used to not be a huge Taylor Swift fan. I just didn't think she was that great of a singer. However, there is such a genuine quality about her that I can't help but like.

She has definitely grown on me.

I'm so happy she did this song and included some of my favorite people!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thursday. 

much love.

xoxo

an uneventful day. a wonderful day.

I had planned to start a new feature on my blog today, which I will continue for the next 14 weeks every Tuesday.
However, that did not happen.
I spent very little time around my laptop ... which was kind of refreshing in a way.

My day was spent sleeping in, reading, getting a phone call from the hospital (the job position is still up in the air until the end of the week : / ), grabbing lunch with mom, heading to the old bookstore, singing and dancing to glee, picking up the girls from school, making a sonic run, and watching a movie.
It was pritty wonderful.

Oh, and two other great things happened.
Last night I got to watch "We Bought a Zoo" and it was absolutely fantastic.
It made me laugh, cry, and seek for a little more courage.
(+ I may have formed a slight crush on Matt Damon...)
AND... i found out that Jordan's aunt got me some scarves!!!
**might have done a happy dance after receiving that news. ;)

Now, everyone is asleep.
I am curled up in bed with a blanket, sweatshirt, and my jammies.
I have a peace of mind to just reflect on life in these moments.
When it is silent, it feels as though the world has slowed down a bit ... even if for a few minutes.
That is when I feel God speaking to me the most.
There is something special about that.

So, my hope is that you found the goodness in today.
Whether it was in a big or small way, and even the little things in between.
If not, then tomorrow is a new day. :)

much love,
colie

ps. i will start the new feature next tuesday.
i hope you stop by and check it out. :)