Instagram: The Weekend

We have been very blessed lately. My man has had two weekends in a row off. This rarely ever happens in the grand scheme of things. Most of the time our work schedules fall as being completely opposite of each other and most days are spent with me kissing him good bye in the morning while he still sleeps a few more hours. Our nights are usually me going to be stupid early and him crawling in a few hours later. Like ships passing in the night. Hopefully, someday this will change. So, when a weekend presents itself, it's time for us to relax, have a good date night or two, and work on the house. 

This Weekend: By Instagram (you can find me: bailyhollen) 

I get to one cheat day on my diet each week. Which means one thing: Donuts. I used to not like them, now that's all I want when I get to eat whatever I want. WIth extra sprinkles if possible. 

Band Practice. We have a show on Monday. (Which I've decided is a very random day for a gig. It's throwing me off.) 

We tried a new pizza place downtown for date night (also on cheat day). Delicious. 

My coffee mug at church. 

Timberline Oldtown. 

BFF. 

Me cleaning the house like a mad woman. Listening to Wolfmother as loud as possible. 

It has begun. Garden 2012. Let's hope I don't kill it all again. 

I love weekends. I don't love that Monday is already tomorrow. 

Wish List Wednesday (On Thursday. Oops!) : Accessories

I've come to the conclusion that a lady can never have too many accessories. I've had my ears pierced for years, but it wasn't until about a year ago that I actually started wearing earrings again. I'm obsessed. When I forget to put on earring, I feel like something is missing throughout my whole day. A wonderfully, sturdy, yet stylish bag also never hurt anyone. Here is my wish-list for the week: Accessories Edition. 

Truly Gritty and Gorgeous Bag by ModCloth 

Earthly Wooden Teardrop Earrings by Roots and Feathers 

Gold Chevron Earrings By Mooreaseal on Etsy 


Happy Thursday. My weekend actually begins right now. 

What's In My Bag

I've seen these posts done a million times over the past few years and I'm always intrigued by what people carry with them in their bags. I think you can see what a person's priorities are at times by what they carry with them. This is my "casual-weekend-I'm going thrifting and drinking way to much coffee- bag." I picked the bag up at ARC Thrift Store for a few bucks and it has treated me well. I'm all about bags I can just cram full of stuff and toss over shoulder. 

1. Bag: Thrifted from Arc

2. Current Read

3. Keys: house, gym card, work, car, etc. 

4. My shades. As cheap as they come. Every time I buy expensive sunglasses, I manage to break them or sit on them within a few days. 

5. The stupid bracelet I have to wear at work to cover up my wrist tattoo. (Ask me how I feel about that one sometime.) 

6. An apple. With my new meal plan, I eat ALL THE TIME. I must always be prepared. 

7. My waterbottle. I consume at least 3 a day. Let's just say I flush out toxins a lot. 

8. My beloved iPhone. What I did before this, I have no idea. 

9. My nerd glasses. 

10. My iPad. 

11. My grungy wallet. I think it's time for a new one. 

12. My Moleskine. I write down everything in here. Each morning I try to spend time writing three pages before I'm off to work. It keeps me sane. 

13. These pens. They make my handwriting as legible as it will ever be. 

14. Chapstick. Or I just obsessively ask to use my husband's all of the time. 

15. My "B" notebook. I write blog ideas, lists, lists, and more lists. 

So, what's in your bag? 

Young Inspiration: The Water Project

I sat in church yesterday, much like many Sundays that have come before. But, on this specific day, something stuck out. More specifically, someone stuck out. During the announcements a young girl took the stage and stated that as part of her tenth birthday, she was doing something for someone else. Here enters the Water Project. Charity is raising money to help provide clean drinking water to part of the 1 billion people that live their everyday lives without it. 

Charity is just shy of ten years of age and this is what fills her mind and heart. I was just so struck by the passion of this young girl. I then began to question the lack of my own child-like heart in the midst of the fundraiser that she is embarking upon. I want her passion. I want her heart. She gets it and I find that very encouraging. 

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Please check out her website and donate if you feel the urge to. The world definitely needs more people like Charity in it. I am thankful that she shared her passion and her plan with us. A little perspective to shake up my life never hurt anything. 

Donate here.