2012, you've been good to me

The end of the year always brings one thing: reflection. So I figured it appropriate to reflect on some of my favorite posts these next couple of days as the year comes to an end. This journey of blogging has been a crazy one. I have learned so much more than I ever thought I could, met people I never would have otherwise, and found something that I love to do and that inspires me. Not many people can say they've done all that in a year and because of that, I am proud to call this little space mine. Enjoy this look on the past year, I know I did!

This is first introduction post where most of it began. I introduced myself (and my love) to this blogosphere not knowing what would come of it. I remember being so scared but yet excited writing every word.

Probably my favorite post to write and have is my boy meets girl post. Talking about when we first met is always something I love to relive. To me, it's still magical. Read more posts about us and our journey HERE.

My first outfit post is something I will never forget. My, oh my, I had no idea what I was doing. The awkward poses can prove it! Little did I know this post would spark something in me I didn't know I had.

Not only do I love this outfit and may be dreaming of summertime already (too soon?) I also love the story behind it. One of the times I will never forget in my college experience. Don't worry, it's rated PG.

THIS post is special to me and maybe only me. I am not very sentimental, but these jeans still sit in the bottom of my closet. Most things I don't mind throwing away, but these will be something I keep forever.

Getting my AA degree is something I am most proud of in the last year. It marks a milestone in my life and college career. It's crazy to me how a little piece of paper can mean so much.

THIS post always centers me, grounds me in a way that I cannot explain. Thank you, little girl. I think about you often.

A look on why blogging is so amazing to me. From 161 followers to 410 today, it still amazes me. I grow more and more passionate about it each day.

Our trip to St. Augustine is probably my favorite of the year. It was just the two of us. A day that only us will remember forever. There is something so special about having a memory with just you and your significant other.

This has been the year of the tattoos, as I have obtained two in 2012 alone, but I just love the way THIS one  turned out. As for my other one, you can read about that HERE.

I've always loved projects and redoing things my way. When I started blogging; however, the love continued to grow and grow. These ornaments were probably the most fun to create. See more of my DIY's in the past year HERE.

As the new year is just around the corner, THIS post will definitely get you through it. I can't believe that another year has come and gone and I am so happy that I can look back on these posts and see where life has taken me in a year. It has had it's ups and downs, trials and errors, and it was filled with laughter and learning along the way.

Through the giveaways, sponsors, HTML codes, and hours upon hours of writing, I can honestly say I am so happy to be entering my second year of blogging. I know there is still so much to learn and do, so BRING IT ON!

I hope you enjoyed these eleven posts that have brought me to where I am today. This blog would be no where without any of you to share it with. Thank you for believing in me, inspiring me, and being such a blessing to me and my journey. The best is yet to come, people, so join me. I cannot wait to see what the future holds!

Stay tuned for tomorrow as I look back on a year of my favorite and most inspiring part of this blog, my personal style!

so why blog?



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As I sat down last night to write a post for today, I came up with nothing. There was literally nothing in this brain to write about. I mean after 120 posts, I thought this creative mind could last a little longer. You win some, you lose some. Losing was not going to get me this time. I could write about how I have the day off today, or this holiday where the colors of the flag are celebrated. Both I felt had no substance, no importance and would have just been fluff, and not even the marshmallow kind.

So then I dug around in my old saved inspiration prints and found this one from Julia Child. It made me stop and think, what am I passionate about? There are many things in life that I am passionate about. I am passionate about my jobs, school, my relationship with Jared, but the thing I keep coming back to is blogging.

As a new blogger, it seems almost superficial to be so passionate about something. In the end, it's a hobby. Something I started to do in my spare time. But slowly, it has truly captured my heart. It shows in the way I spend my time on this computer, researching clothes, DIYs, and inspiration to share. It shows in the way I dress myself and the way each outfit is a chance to show people that you CAN wear that together. It shows in the way I share my life, with people I don't even know.

The most amazing part to be passionate about is the people. This blog began by itself, with no followers or sponsors to show for it. And that was okay. It was mine. Now, 6 months later, it is still mine. But something of mine that I share with 161 of you. You that make my laugh and give me confirmation that I am tugging at your heart and inspiring you. It honestly is the strangest thing that people can really be interested and invested in what others have to say. And sure, there are the haters out there. The ones that break down instead of build up, but more than that, there is love to be found over the Internet, in the lives and hearts of other people.

I have heard a lot, "I don't know if I could start a blog." Or, "It seems so time consuming." The truth is, it IS time consuming, and no, not everyone can start a blog. It's something that you have to be dedicated to, be passionate about, and have fun with. I said those thing too when I thought about starting a blog. But the blessing I feel has overcome any negatives there are out there.

With that being said, I am so happy that this little hobby of mine became a passion. I don't know what I would do with my spare time without it. So thank you for giving me something to be proud of. Something that I want to show off and share with others so they will hopefully find something to be passionate about in their life. After having nothing to write about, this is one of my longest blog posts to date. So thanks non-working brain. I guess you saved the day.

Happy Fourth of July, Hump Day, and plain ol' Wednesday. You guys rock my socks. And trust me, I have some pretty cool socks.