friday's letters - to my June sponsors

Dear Pamela,

Thank you so much for being such a great friend. Not many people would be up at 11 texting words of encouragement to me - when you are the one who is starting a new job today! I am so very blessed to have you in my life!!

Dear Sarah,

I have been having so much fun being #meangirls with you and making up random #hashtags that make no sense. I can't wait to meet you for #biblestudy... BYOB... and don't forget your #cat. :)

Dear Dayna,

I am so glad that you introduced me to T.G.I.M-F'in.F - it is the most wonderful thing I have ever seen! I will, henceforth, be stealing it until we get another juicy blog post about a bad date. I mean, I am not encouraging bad dates for you - however they are good reading material and you have become my IRL Carrie Bradshaw... :)

Dear Janna,

Your finance posts recently have been very encouraging to me! You are the total package - an amazing wife, a beautiful face, a hot bod, and brains to go with it! I hope W knows how lucky he is [I'm sure he does] and I am so glad to have met you! I am definitely holding you up to that invitation to CO... I feel my snowboard needs to see some real flakes.

My Dearest Special K,

Is it August yet? I am hurting to finally hug you!! I am so proud of you for the Women's Crossroads you have been promoting. You are a beautiful, strong woman and I definitely needed a friend like that. I swear we share the same soul sometimes and have seriously considered driving to SC to join you at the Crossroads.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

I love you, ladies!



things you may not know - but want to.

I think of myself as a pretty interesting piece of work.I am not tooting my horn, by any means.But, a lot of times I sit back [or stand up, or lay down.. whichever] and think,"If I had my own TV show - the ratings would go through the roof."Even my husband says I am ....... "special".I have spent my whole life wanting to act, aspiring to act, and wishing I was acting.I honestly believe I am a 24 [almost 25 - ick] year old Kristen Wiig. Things about me that may make you feel a little better about yourself: 1. I love adore music. I like to sing, dance, and act crazy. I do none of those things well but I like to do them. My favorite thing to do is turn my iPhone music store on while showering and pretend I am filming a music video. No - do not mistake what I have said. I am not talking about simply murmuring the lyrics while swinging my hips. I sing at the top of my lungs, full on dance party, and even make faces at the walls like there is a camera there. True story.  2. Speaking of singing - I do the same thing in my car. I don't care who can see me and if I know I am being watched I just smile and wave. You know how in movies and music videos they mount the camera in front of the car... that is exactly what I pretend is happening. I'm just being honest!  3. Sometimes I think about what it would be like if I broke my right arm [or lost it]. We rely so heavily on our dominant side that we forget we have another side. So, I'll spend a whole day pretending like I only have my left arm. [quit laughing at me...] I will pull my pants on and button them with just my left hand, I'll brush my teeth with my left hand... have you ever tried to put your hair up with just one hand? Can you imagine what your life would be like without the use of your dominant hand? I'm just saying... you should try it. 4. I have a favorite pair of socks. I wear them to bed every night. They are knee high, argyle socks I got for Christmas two years ago and I love them. I was thinking last night that if anything happened to them I would never find another pair that I could love as much [you know... like your husband, animals, and children... only socks]. 5. I sweat like a man. Seriously. I can sweat just by sitting in the same spot for more than five minutes. It's disgusting and I don't know how to stop it. It must be hormonal... which would explain my extreme brattiness. [Hear that hubby? I have a self-diagnosed excuse!] As you can see - I pride myself in being weird.Weirdness makes the world go 'round - am I right?Any weird things y'all do and wanna share?I'm dying to know that my friends are just as weird as I am!! Love y'all!:)   

winner, winner.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a giveaway winner.Coincidentally - she has become a very good friend of mine. It's this pretty girl from this pretty blog! 

I pretty much adore these two. Anywho, let me know what item you would like from Wendy's shop!I am definitely doing a little shopping as well! Y'all don't forget she is offering 10% off to all my readers!Just use the code: Bethany10 

struggles

I have found myself struggling with a lot of things lately.I felt the need to share these struggles on paper.In no particular order: 1. In case you didn't see on instagram, twitter, or facebook - I have a new toy!I asked for one of these for my birthday/before we have children present.We got a great deal on a bundle for Memorial Day - so voila!

It came with a bag - two additional lenses - a uv lens cover - and a 16g memory card."In love" does not describe how I feel about this thing.
But, our computer is on the fritz and now I can't upload any of the glorious photos I have taken with it. Serious sad face. 2. Speaking of instagram, twitter, and facebook - I need to find a class.Like, an AA for people with social networking addictions.I am constantly logged into all of those accounts.I have them pulled up in tabs while I am at work.I am constantly checking my iPhone while away from my computer.First thing when I wake up I am skimming through emails and news feeds.It's a serious problem. 3. I spent all day, yesterday, reading Fifty Shades of Grey [again] and finishing up the last three seasons of Sex and the City.I would take turns - between DVDs I would read some chapters and then go back to the show.I stayed in my pajamas all day and did this.Afterwards, all I wanted to do was shower, go to the doctor for a check-up, and take a pregnancy test!I half expected for an Audi A3 to be waiting in my garage this morning.Christian Grey fails me again! Anyway, as you can see - I am having some issues.:) Don't forget to enter the giveaway!It ends tomorrow, ladies!

friday's letters - to my readers

Dear Readers,

First of all - don't forget to enter my giveaway.

Also, I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.

I am attending my dad's memorial service this evening - seems a little appropriate being "Memorial Day" weekend. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers! We need all that we can get.

I'll be back on Tuesday.

:)

if today was your last day...

First and foremost - if you haven't entered my giveaway you need to!

 With my dad's passing I have had a lot of time to think.Too much - maybe.I don't know where my head is...But, one thing I want to be sure of is that all of you understand me. When Chrissy committed suicide my whole view on death changed.It should never be a choice.To this day - almost two years later - I have kept my promise to myself.This is what it was:"If today was my last day - am I at peace with life?"If I am not - I choose to let it [whatever "it" is] go and move on.My co-workers/friends get onto me so much!I'll say, "I could die today..."They think it's morbid and I think it's true.Anyway, I just think it is important to live life with no regrets.I think we should all be able to look back and be:Proud.Thankful.Happy.Fulfilled.If you're not - then you need to fix that... now.Tomorrow may be too late. I'm not normally a "pinterest gal" but I wanted to leave you with these: 

"To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace."Wow - powerful words.Can I get an amen?! :)

stacking bracelet trend + a GIVEAWAY.

I am so into the stacking bracelet trend.Y'all don't even know!So, when I found this etsy shop I died.I was so in love with her stuff I had to feature her on my blog. ********************Meet Wendy: I always had a love for accessories. My friends would come to me to borrow a certain piece to go with their outfits because I had so much fashion jewelry. I loved how a necklace or bracelet can transform an entire outfit. A few years ago, I realized that I wanted to create my own jewelry. I made a pair of earrings for my sister and she told me about Etsy. That is when I started working on August Rose. I noticed what I loved to create was layered jewelry. I'm so glad that it is so on trend to stack and mix a lot of bracelets together. I really wanted to give that layered look but have it all in one jewelry piece and I think that is what attracts people to my bracelets - less hassle! I also love to make custom jewelry. Working with someone to make their ideal piece for an occasion or just everyday use is very exciting to me. I am extremely grateful and thankful that I have the opportunity to do what I really love to do and that people are wearing jewelry that I created all around the world. Also, thank you Bethany for having me in your blog, I truly appreciate it!
******************** Meet [my favorite of] Wendy's beautiful bracelets:  

What I adore about Wendy's creations is she makes stacking easy!

These bracelets are actually one piece - but it looks like more.

Phenom. In love.

What's in it for you?

I am giving away any item from Wendy's store.

You pick it out - I'll send it to you.

Plus - Wendy is offering a 10% discount for any order!

Just use the code: Bethany10.

I die - over and over.

I am so excited about this.

How to enter:

[leave a separate comment for each]

Mandantory:

+1 Follow via GFC

+1 "Like" my facebook page.

Extras:

+1 Follow me on twitter and leave a comment with your @name.

+1 [daily] tweet about the giveaway:

@itsbethloveyo is giving away @augustrose_ jewelry on her blog!

+1 Follow @augustrose_ on twitter.

+1 Tell me what item you will choose if you win!

This giveaway ends on May 30!

Tweet Daily for extra entries!

Game on - ladybugs!

Happy Hump Day!

:)