5 Things…

1// Being able to work from home. I haven’t gotten the perfect schedule down yet, but just the fact that I’ve been blessed to be able to do what I love at home, its so great.

2// ZUMBA! I am addicted you guys! It is so much fun. It helps me relax, have fun, and burn over 500 calories in an hour! I love it. Slowly, but surely I’m getting the moves down… although I’m sure I look like a crazy person dancing…

3// That there is NOTHING planned for this weekend except going out with some friends on Friday night, and picking up our new chair on Saturday! I’ll be hiding out at home. I probably won’t answer the phone or the door. So. I’ll talk to you Monday if you need me. :)

4// Watching “Lets Make a Deal” … because seriously, its about giving people a ton of stuff. For the whole show! That’s pretty awesome.

5// Planning vacations with Brannon. Looking like we’ll get to go on a trip in September! can’t wait!

 

What are 5 things that make you happy?

oh, btw- Happy Tuesday!

Graduation Re-cap

 

All pictures from my graduation! I am so happy my whole family was there. :) Love you guys!

Happy Tuesday!

Another year gone…

So, Friday was my birthday! :) And my mom posted this picture:

#throwback #babyface

When we were little kids we got sooo excited for our birthdays. Or at least, I < did. It was like Christmas time all over again. But now, as I get older, it freaks me out a little. Did I accomplish enough this past year? What did I get done, did I waste any time?

So… a year at a glance.

1. Spent more time with family.

Yes. Lots. Going over to my parents house almost every weekend, going to Louisiana to be with Brannon’s friends and family a few times the past year. Family coming to Houston to visit us. Lots of time spent with family.

2. Celebrate our 2 year anniversary.

We went to Austin for our Anniversary and it was soooo much fun. Also note- I am in a t-shirt and was SWEATING because it was hot. Oh, our Anniversary is in November. . . thank you Texas.

But yes, it was FUN! Sightseeing, walking around, eating amazing hamburgers, super fast go-carts, movies, and so much more. It was a blast, and I can’t wait for the next trip with this guy. :)

 

3. Get a camera.

My mom and dad are amazing. And spoil all of us kids sooo freakin’ much. They bought me a camera for Christmas and it is my baby. I’d carry it everywhere with me but Brannon gets tired of me taking pictures all the time. :P

 

3. Graduate.

Cue, tears of joy. :)

I am doing a full picture update on my graduation tomorrow! :) Lots of pictures. It will be great. I’m excited.

 

 

Jumping back on the blogging bandwagon!

Happy Monday!

Sunday Social

Well well, look at me being all blog social on a Sunday!

I'm linking up for Sunday Social today, answering some questions about my blog!

1.  How did you come up with your blog name? 

  Well. It was HARD! Sheesh. I'm not the only one right? Well. My middle name is Joy and I love that, and was inspired by Lil Blue Boo's Choose Joy. It was going to be a blog about me, (Joy) and about finding Joy in the little things every day. Hence. ...the thing about joy.

 

Throw Back! This was my first banner. :)

2. What is your favorite thing about blogging? 

 I love the relationships I have made from blogging! I have met so many awesome people, both here in Houston, and as far as England! Its been amazing and so much fun. :) 

 

3. What is one thing you have discovered because of blogging and now can't live without? 

 DIY projects. Seriously. I have always been crafty and such, but blogging now has me hooked big time on BIG diy projects that I can do for my house. Addicted, I tell ya. 

4. Facebook or Twitter? and why? 

 *sigh* Well.. Facebook is good for me from a networking standpoint. I have connected to a lot of groups that are here in Houston, and being a Graphic Designer that helps a lot. Also, I use the chat and collaborate with my fellow design friends on there constantly. 

 On the downside.. think before you type! If you would say what you just "updated" your status to be, if you had a microphone and a room full of 100 people, would you still say the same thing? 

5. If one celeb read your blog who would you want it to be? 

 Ellen DeGeneres... Because that would just be awesome and make me laugh.

6. What is something you want people to know about your blog?
 That its just an extension of me. A place for me to share things I am loving, things I'm hating, the ups and downs of life, and to meet new friends. Its a creative outlet, and I kinda love it.

 Happy Sunday!

Chambray + Neon

If you saw my instagram earlier today you’d know early on why I am posting about this trend! I just love my chambray shirt and need to get another one. My favorite way to wear it, is with pops of neon! I recently scored some neon pink and neon yellow flats at Old Navy for $5 each! Score! *happy dance*

Here are some other ways I would wear them…

 

 

All of these were found on Pinterest, and since the new update with embedding I have simply been copying the images from their original sources. So if you click on the images, that is where they are going.

If you would like to follow me on Pinterest here is my PROFILE. Let me know and I’ll follow you back!

And here is how I paired Neon + Chambray today! Make sure you follow me on INSTAGRAM too! :)

 

What matters most...

Its the little things in life that matter the most... or so the song goes.
Moments of laughter with your family. That knowing look your husband/significant other gives you.
A new experience. The journey.

The little things in  life...
Its not about the biggest house. The most expensive car. The biggest TV.
What is it really about?

Those that were affected by this disaster in Oklahoma weren't concerned with those big things.
Not their house. Not their cars. Not their belongings.

They were concerend about their family and friends. Were their loved ones safe? Where were they.
All they wanted was to hear from them, see them, and hold them close.

Take the time today to smell the roses. Cherish those moments with your loved ones, and hold them close to you.

Pray for those affected by this disaster, and be thankful every day for those that you have around you. There may be fights between loved ones, strife, anger, whatever it is... love, forgive, and move on. Mend those relationships, for that is what matters the most.

Oklahoma

Thoughts and prayers going out to all of those affected by this horrible tornado. Praying for the safety of our first responders and they search for survivors.