A few days ago, I reluctantly shared on Instagram that I’ve been dealing with anxiety/depression – and the response I received was overwhelming. I was very quickly reminded that our struggles don’t have to isolate us; in fact, they can bring us together if we commit to being fearlessly authentic. And I’m so thankful for so many people who did that by sharing their stories with…
Hey friends! It’s been a little while, hasn’t it?! If you’ve been following my breast lift with augmentation journey, we’re officially on day 34 post-op! Today, just in time for the 5 week mark, I’m sharing all about weeks 1-4 following surgery – better late than never, right?
I don’t think the day of surgery, any surgery, ever feels the same for any two people. I had so many crazy emotions leading up to the big day, that when it finally arrived, I was shocked at how emotionless I actually felt.
Today is day 12. For 12 days, I’ve been recovering from a breast lift with augmentation. For 12 days, I’ve been adjusting to what feels like a brand new body. And for 12 days, I’ve been wanting to shout from the rooftops that this is the best decision I’ve ever, ever made. Before I go any further, this isn’t meant to be medical advice in any…
Today officially marks 1 full year that we’ve been living in Dallas. At this time 365 days ago, we were in the final stretch of our forever long cross-country drive. Seriously, have you ever driven through the entire state of Oklahoma alone? It’s pretty much torture. But, we eventually made it onto the busy highways that lead us to the new place we’d call home.
I’m just going to come right out and say something that most people won’t like: social media is the source of a lot of your unhappiness, anxiety, disappointments, and frustrations. Want to know how I know? Because it’s absolutely a major source of those things in my life. This applies to all forms of social media, but the one I’m talking about specifically is my beloved…
When someone causes you pain, it sucks. Like… it really sucks. And typically, it really sticks; like the way you can still see last month’s giant cinnamon roll on your thighs #realtalk. I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been carrying around some really heavy hurt for a lot of my life; until today. Today, I gave that hurt away, and for the first time…
One of the things I pride myself on the most is my ability to not wash my hair, and your inability to notice 😉 But really, I rarely wash my hair. On my things I hate doing the most list, hair washing is right up there, next to unloading the dishwasher.
Sometimes, you’re sitting on your couch, watching an episode of Superior Donuts, minding your own business, and from across the room, you hear the phrase “Babe, I think I need to bring something to work for our Superbowl Party tomorrow.”
Up until a year ago, I hated bananas. I couldn’t stand them, but just like the rest of adulthood, one day you wake up, and something is suddenly different. Enter bananas. Now that I love them, I use them in a lot of recipes, so banana pancakes were bound to make an appearance at some point. That point is now. These are so easy, and only…
Sometimes, it just hurts; life. Existing is often painful. This will be the weirdest feeling I’ll ever try to convey through writing; for those of you who have never felt this way, you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about. You might even think I’ve lost it a little… that’s okay, you definitely won’t be the first or the last to think that. But for those…
Note; I feel really weird writing this post. Mainly because I’ve been in love with the idea of Bible Journaling for a long time, and I’ve searched high and low on Pinterest for ideas and tutorials. I’ve seen so many bloggers/artists/creators who fill their Bibles with incredible images. My creations are the William Hung of American Idol. For what it’s worth, I think he’s adorable. Anyway……
I share a lot of dinners on my Instagram story because it’s a really great way for me to gauge what you guys are actually interested in. While I love roasted artichokes and cauliflower bread paninis, those recipes don’t seem to resonate with everyone – my husband says it’s because they’re gross – either way, I always strive to share more of what you guys LOVE!…
I know it’s the middle of January and lots of people have already created their vision boards for the year, so sorry I’m late to the party! But I also know there are people like me who want to take time at the beginning of a new year to feel it out, to pray over it, and to really lean in to the endless possibilities and…
Happy Sunday! Did anyone else forget that it’s a holiday weekend? Totally clueless over here. My hubby said “I should have known that you forgot since we aren’t traveling this weekend”. Wanderlust probs. I need to apologize for the lack of photos in this post.. and by that, I mean that there are no photos. I cook dinner 6 nights a week, so while I want…
Do you ever spend time worrying that you’re going to miss God’s plan or purpose for your life? Me too. I used to think that Christians were given a checklist to follow; that there was a Google Maps system with a blaring robotic voice, letting you know when you’re about to miss your exit. Then I became a Christian, and I realized that there’s no play-by-play…
Every year, hubby has lots of different potlucks and parties at his office, and I always try to create something that looks good and tastes good, but this year, I felt like it was extra important to bring my A-game since we’re new in town. And the quickest way to a co-workers heart? Sugaaaaa.
Have you seen #metoo? If not, it’s a social media movement that’s encouraging those who have been sexually harassed/assaulted to take a stand, to shed some light, and to empower other women to do the same. I read that the hashtag has been used in over 12 million posts on Facebook alone. It’s a campaign that is worth learning about, because even if it hasn’t affected…
When I’m studying scripture, I’m often guilty of expecting God to do a magic trick right before my eyes. I skim over a lot of really valuable passages because words don’t pop off the page, followed by a flash of fire and a cloud of smoke. Reading God’s word used to be all about how I felt; I wanted to feel something, and when I didn’t,…
We are officially in the heart of pumpkin erryyythang season. One of my favorite things about being a total foodie is that everything basically revolves around… well, food. You mention the word fall to me… mehh. But pumpkin season? YAS girl.
Hey boo! I'm Olivia; a twenty-something that's living in Dallas. My heart is focused on Jesus and my mind is focused on food. My blog is focused on both, with a little bit of this crazy life sprinkled in too! Welcome to my world!
