The Story of a Girl

Need a little help to get your writing back on track this week? Try this writing challenge! -Write a scene that takes place at a pumpkin patch.      -The twist: That large pumpkin in the center of the field isn't quite what it seems to be      -Another twist?: When the family looks back at their photos, something doesn't add up Want more? Check back here next Monday!

Do you ever have the urge to write something, but you can't figure out what exactly you want to write? If so, this post is for you! Below you'll find a list of writing prompts that you can take and use as you'd like. If you want to pay it forward, leave a new prompt in the comments section to spread the love! -write about what she found in the notebook left on the seat beside her -Begin with this sentence: "We were in the courtyard when we heard the gunfire" -write about the secretive family across the street -write about the missing husband who shows up 4 years later -write about his high school sweetheart -write about the technology from 200 years in the future -write about the events of 9/11 from the perspective of a high schooler -begin with this sentence: "I knew I loved him once I saw the headstone" -write about the people who fulfill the wishes made on falling stars -write about the grim reaper who despises his job -write about a signi...

1. football 2. dwindling population of bugs! 3. leggings and sweater weather 4. comfort foods 5. Pumpkin Spice Lattes 6. crisp air 7. sound of crunching on leaves 8. sunsets 9. cool weather 10. colder weather

In no particular order, here are my top 10 fears and their official names because I love saying them. What are your biggest fears? 1. Spiders- Arachnophobia 2. Snakes- Ophidiophobia 3. Small spaces- Claustrophobia 4. The unknown- Xenophobia 5. Bees- Apiphobia 6. Talking on the phone- Telephonophobia      -I guess I'm not technically afraid of this, I just really hate it 7. Depths (oceans, lakes, tunnels, etc.)- Bathophobia 8. Clowns- Coulrophobia 9. Roller coasters (hate them!)- Coasterphobia 10. Pain- Agliophobia Bonus: did you know there's a word for being afraid of long words? Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- fear of long words...

It's a Saturday in the south! That means SEC football for me. This is my absolute favorite time of the year. When the leaves start to change color and fall, the Pumpkin Spice Lattes come out, the weather is cool enough to wear sweaters, I can break out my boots, and I can spend my Saturdays cheering on my Dawgs. There's just nothing else like it. Who are you pulling for today?

I'm the type of person who wants to please everyone. Well, I used to be that type of person. It's great to be a nice person who is always reliable and who everyone else counts on to always say yes to pretty much anything. That is, it's great until always saying yes becomes a burden and starts to negatively impact you. If being the reliable person ends up dragging you down and being detrimental to your health, it's not worth it! If you're afraid to say no to your friends then they aren't the types of friends you need to surround yourself with. It's okay to say NO! There comes a point where you have to start putting your needs in front of everyone else's. Don't be a doormat! No one needs that kind of negativity in their life. Instead of trying to please everyone, take your own needs and wants into consideration first. It's not selfish. It's self-care and it's important. There will never be another you, so make sure you take care of yourself...

Some of you might know this, but most of you probably don't. For the past several years I have suffered from anxiety. If you've never had this problem, I pray you never do. It is often unbearable, suffocating, miserable. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My biggest thing is social anxiety. I have the hardest time making friends and opening up to anyone can be extremely difficult for me. I sometimes even have a tough time talking to my very best friend and I'm so blessed that she understands me completely and knows that sometimes I just need some time to myself. It may seem super cheesy and cliche, but this little bundle of joy has made even my darkest days seem a little bit brighter. Most days he's a pain, but when I wake up in the morning and when I get home from work his precious little face greets me at the top of the stairs and lifts my mood just like that. Anxiety is an awful feeling that can consume my every waking thought if I let it. It's important to find s...

Here are some of my biggest pet peeves. I have much more, but these are the top ones. What are some of your pet peeves? 1. People who don't use their blinkers. Seriously, it's really simple! 2. Cops who ride your butt and try to push you to speed. I don't speed anyway, but I certainly wouldn't with a cop right behind me. 3. Arriving late to anything 4. People who don't believe in personal space 5. Terrible grammar 6. People who play music or watch videos on their phone without headphones (in public) 7. Traffic 8. Solicitors who knock on doors that clearly have "no soliciting" signs on the door 9. People who constantly stare at other people 10. Tangled headphones

The dreaded Monday. The end of the weekend and back to work or school. I'm sure we've all said it before: "I hate Mondays." I'm not a fan of Mondays either, but they can be a chance to restart. A chance to let go of the battles from the week before and start fresh. You've got a whole week ahead of you! Just imagine the amazing things you can accomplish if you view this day as a starting point. I have to admit that the past few days have been kind of rough for me. I've been a little down in the dumps, for no particular reason really. Sometimes, I just have those days when everything is overwhelming and it's hard for me to find motivation for even the most simple things. But, you know what? That's okay. I gave myself the weekend to be in a blah kind of mood and now I'm ready to start my week fresh. I've got some great ideas to help build my LipSense business and I'm excited to get started on them. I'm determined to make this week bett...

Up until recently, I hadn't given much thought to the things I want to do in my life. Most people say they have a bucket list, but they don't actively think about it or work on crossing those things off. I have decided to share my bucket list with all of you and keep you up to date as I work through it! So, without further ado, here are the things I have on my list so far: 1. Float in the Dead Sea 2. Walk on the Moses Bridge 3. Visit the Louvre 4. Hold a baby monkey 5. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter 6. Stay in Cinderella's castle 7. Swim in the world's largest pool 8. Make a wish at the Trevi fountain 9. Stay in an ocean hut in Bora Bora 10. See the Northern Lights 11. Go on a cruise to the Bahamas (I'll be doing this in December!) 12. Visit Juliet's wall in Verona 13. Visit Australia 14. Release a floating lantern 15. Visit Amsterdam 16. See the sunset in Santorini 17. Visit the Fairy Pools in Scotland 18. Watch baby sea turtles jou...

Well, I have had quite an adventurous week! Wednesday we went to White Water and you probably wouldn't even believe what all happened that day, so I'll just give you the highlights. On the way there, my cousin threw up her chicken nuggets in my car. Also, the crazy drivers in the Atlanta area just about gave me a heart attack. As we were leaving the park, my mom was pushed down the stairs and spilled her ice cream. She didn't put ice on her ankle when she got home like I told her to, so her ankle was hurting and a little swollen a few days later. Then, on Friday I got my first tattoo! I really wasn't that nervous about it until it was almost time for my appointment. I was just nervous that it wouldn't turn out like I wanted it to, but it's perfect and I love it! Today I went to the Tennessee Aquarium with my stepdad's side of the family. It was fun, but I was kind of disappointed that there weren't any dolphins. Oh well, we had a great time. Aft...

Let's talk about dreams. This topic has been on my mind a lot lately for several different reasons. The main reason being I hardly ever remember my dreams, good or bad, but that hasn't been the case in the last few months. I keep having this recurring dream about being back in high school. I know most of us have had dreams about high school before, but this is one of the strangest dreams I've ever had. It always starts the same, with me walking into my old high school and worrying about getting to class on time or missing a class completely. The strange thing is I know I've done this all before and I really don't need to be there. It doesn't matter if I'm late to class, if I fail a test, do the homework, miss a whole week of school. I have already done all this before, graduated with honors, and moved on. So, why is my dream self so stressed out, knowing this is all totally unnecessary? A few of you will probably say that it's because I'm taking a...

Happy Sunday! Now that you've gotten to know me a little better, we can get down to the good stuff! Well, maybe not the good stuff quite yet. I don't know about you guys, but my past week was pretty uneventful. I did get to spend a few hours at the pool on the fourth and I got burnt, which is pretty much always a guarantee for me when the sun is involved. Anyway, I've been working on refurbishing this old window here and there. I'm still not entirely sure what I want to do with it. I have about a gazillion ideas saved on Pinterest, but I haven't set my heart on one yet. If you have any cool ideas, let me know! I've also been trying to work on this puzzle when I have the chance. I kind of have a love/hate relationship with puzzles. This one has been really frustrating, so I can only work on it in little spurts. Otherwise, I'm sure my brain might explode. Today I met up with a friend at Starbucks to talk about her jewelry and my makeup. I mean, what m...

Happy 4th of July! I thought I'd start this blog off by helping you get to know me a little better. So, here are 20 completely random facts about me: 1. My top 3 biggest fears are snakes, spiders, and small spaces 2. I love going to the beach, but I hate sand 3. I'm currently obsessed with Maren Morris and I can listen to all of her songs on repeat all day long 4. I actually like giving gifts more than receiving them 5. My favorite animals are giraffes and dolphins 6. One of my goals in life is to one day have a pet goat named Penelope (yes, I'm serious) 7. My zodiac sign is a Pisces, which is notoriously known for being a creative daydreamer 8. I have a dog named Tucker and he's the most precious thing ever 9. My 3 worst habits are chewing my lip, biting my nails, and jumping to the worst conclusion 10. I have 1 half-brother and 2 step-brothers 11. I've always wanted to live in a big house with a few kids and several pets 12. My favorite breed of dog is...