Growing Up Southern: New Year

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Hello New Year // 2020

2020 is about to be a busy year! It is crunch time for all things wedding planning. There are already lots of trips on the calendar and many that I would like to add.

Last year I had a 2019 bucket list that consisted of 10 things that I wanted to accomplish during the year. Well, that was overall a bust! I only crossed off like two and a half of those items. So this year, I am carrying over a few of those bucket list items and adding a few more for the year 2020. All of these things are also things that are on my 30 before 30 list.

1. Stop hitting snooze!! Mornings are not my thing. I am more of a night person, I could stay up until 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning, but getting up early has always been a struggle for me. This year, I am going to be more intentional about setting a morning routine and sticking to it.

2. Visit 5 new states! My goal is to visit all 50 states by the time I turn 30. I have a few new places on my list for 2020 already, and a few that I am hoping to visit.

3. More self care! With the wedding planning and everything else going on, I know that this year is going to be crazy busy! I want to make a point this year to schedule time for myself. Whether its just time to binge Netflix and be lazy, take a hot bubble bath, or read a book.

4. Get barre certified! I have loved taking barre classes since I started going to Breathe. But now, I have such a busy schedule that I don't get to go to classes that often. I would like to start and complete the certification process this year so that I can bring this type of workout to the gyms where I currently teach.

I am looking forward to a GREAT year!!!

Thursday, December 26, 2019

2019 // Recap

2019 was another year filled with GREAT memories! I had 10 things on my bucket list for this year and I only crossed off two and a half of them of them...oops!

Brought in the New Year!

January 1, 2019 // Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Civil Axe Double Dates

February 10, 2019 // Huntsville, AL

Spring Break Trip

March 28, 2019 // New York City, New York

Easter

April 21, 2019 // Moulton, AL

Summer

May 28, 2019 // Panama City Beach, Florida

4th Annual Summer Girls Trip

June 4, 2019 // Disney Land + Los Angeles, California

Memphis Mac

June 3, 2019 // Florence, Alabama

Weekend Family Getaway

June 30, 2019 // Louisville, Kentucky + Santa Claus, Indiana

4th of July Adventures

July 4, 2019 // Bear Creek, Alabama

WE'RE ENGAGED!

July 12, 2019 // Chicago, Illinois

Lake Days

September 2, 2019 // Smith Lake, Alabama

I said YES to the DRESS!

September 7, 2019 // Jasper, Alabama

Pumpkin Patch

September 22, 2019 // Athens, Alabama

New Car

October 24, 2019 // Decatur, Alabama

Halloween

October 31, 2019 // Moulton, Alabama

Snow Day

December 11, 2019 // Moulton, Alabama

Girls Trip

December 15, 2019 // Dahlonega + Helen, Georgia

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2019 // Moulton, Alabama

2020 is going to bring lots of new things my way! New adventures, new states, a NEW LAST NAME!!!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

2019 Bucketlist

We are a whole month into 2019 and I have finally decided on a 2019 bucket list. This year I am ditching resolutions and goals because I never stick to them. I will be all about them for a month or two and then life gets in the way. I actually got the idea to create my own yearly bucket list when a friend asked me what trips I had on my 2019 bucket list. If you know me at all, you know that traveling is my favorite thing to do. So of course, this list has a lot of travel destinations and adventures that I would like to cross off this year.

Here it goes! 2019 Bucket List:

1. Go skydiving.
2. Take Micah to Los Angeles, CA.
3. Visit 3 new states.
4. Finish my Masters Degree.
5. Start on my Ed. S.
6. Read one book a month.
7. See Niagara Falls from the Canada side.
8. Expand my t-shirt business.
9. Take a cooking class.
10. Take a photography class.

Making t-shirts and taking pictures are two of my biggest hobbies (besides traveling) and I have been very blessed to create a small business with both of these. I want to be the best that I can be in these areas so that I can always offer people the best quality shirts and pictures. So, I am looking for a photography class to take (preferably locally) to help me better understand my camera and all its many settings. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have really gotten into cooking since I have been in my own apartment. And, I think taking a cooking class with my friends would be really fun. So, drop your favorite recipes below so I can add them to my cooking list :) Happy 2019, ya'll!

What's on your 2019 bucket list?

Monday, December 31, 2018

2018 // Recap

2018 has been the best year yet! I don't think I will ever be able to travel as much in a single year as I have this year. This year has been filled with many new adventures, many firsts, and lots of unforgettable memories. I met the love of my life. I purchased my first car. I have, again, taken on a new grade level teaching Kindergarten. I moved into an apartment. I have started teaching a tumble class. I love being able to express my creative side through shirt design and photography. This year, I shot my first (small) wedding, newborn session, and several other fun sessions. I have also continued making shirts when I have time. 2018 was a year for the books and 2019 definitely has some big shoes to fill but I look forward to what the new year has in store.

Started Yoga Teacher Training With Tara

January 27, 2018 // Tuscaloosa, AL