happy valentines day, friends!

Happy Valentine's Day, friends!

This single lady is going solo this year, but for all of you wonderful couples out there - I hope you have a fantastic time celebrating your love!

And for all of my fellow singles out there....celebrate! This time only happens once in your life - enjoy not being tied to anyone! 

Happy Valentines Day!

I hate to see you go, but I can't wait to see where it leads.

Two nights ago I found out my dear friend is moving away...

And not just like "two hours away" away, like, "2000 miles away" away. 

So, I wrote out this post, just for him. :) 

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I do not cry frequently. I do not enjoy crying, nor do I allow myself to do it often. You know that. But last night, I couldn't take it, and I borderline sobbed for a good hour...that is how much I will miss you.

I will miss your encouraging words and hugs when I'm not in that great of a mood.

I will miss your jokes about how any guy who takes interest in me will have to go through my dad, then you. 

I will miss geeking out over musical things...like riffs in a song, or a little inflection of a singer's voice...

I will miss spending hours just laughing with you. Filling up our bank of "inside jokes" once again.

I will miss teasing you about being British, and listening in on your conversations with your parents, just to hear your accent.

I will miss it all.

But, I know this...

You are moving away to pursue something greater...you may not have your plan in swing yet...

.....but we both know our God has His plan working right now, as I type this.

And you know what else I know? 

I know you'll miss me too. 

And I know you'll come back. :) 

I don't say that to make myself seem like a great friend, though...I say it because that's just how we are.

In the little under two years I've known you, I feel like it's been our entire lives.

Somehow, I've managed to get to know you better than most. Of course, you know it's because we're superior....

Kidding. 

Kind of.

Actually.....nooooot really....

(readers: that was an inside joke reference. my apologies.)

Anyway, the whole point of this was to tell you, without actually telling you, because I don't think you'll ever read this, unless you google my name weekly, was just to let you know how much I adore you. You've played a huuuuuge role in my life these past two years. Your encouragement, and faith in my musical abilities has been tremendous. Your honesty about what I need to work on has been a blessing. And  your amazing girlfriend whom you introduced me to, has become one of my dearest friends. I

I hate to see you go, but I can't wait to see where it leads. 

p.s.

per usual, your actions have lead to inspiration for another new song. you will be hearing it soon.

love, your little sister.

currently loving from modcloth;

I had some time to waste an incredible amount of time looking through look at the new stuff that's been coming into ModCloth the past few weeks, and wanted to share my favorites with you!

This lovely dress is so pretty! Pink, simple, cute and sweet....It's so precious!

Now, IF I just so happened to have $110 to blow on a dress, this would be the dress I'd buy...most definitely. And I'd wear it with my jean jacket - the sleeves rolled up/cuffed and my cowboy boots. Want! 

I don't normally like jeans from ModCloth, let alone light wash, but I loooooove these! 

And ladies, is this coat just so me or what? Piiiiiiiink! *wink* 

This pretty dress is sure to make you smile.

The Too Much Fun dress style is basically one of my all time fave's from MC - the picnic purple and Daisies prints are all too presh to pass up! Will definitely be making myself some of these.

And last but not least, this gorgeous dress is so very pretty and so very desired by this girl!

Happy Thursday, friends! 

just so you know..

Lets be honest...

I've been pretty boring lately.

No new sewing projects being shared, slacking on my features....blah blah blah.

But, I want to warn you...

It might be like this for a while. Posting only when I really have the time.

See, I have this little problem on my plate right now...

It's name is school, and it is very evil, but only when I don't do my part...

read: get behind by slacking and going on trips.

So....for a while....this is going to be a place of late night posts...

And maybe a few early ones. 

just wanted to let you know :)

♥

hugs, friends.

new year blogging party ♥

This past month, I participated in the New Year gift Exchange that was hosted by Casey, Danielle, and Alycia. A little get together, so to speak, where you're paired with another blogger, and get to get to know them, and send them a little gift :) how fun, right?

I was so excited to join in on the fun!

I was paired up with a lovely blogger named Monica - who blogs over here. She is so sweet, and adorable, and all around amazing! We had a lovely time getting to know each other over email, and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed our time! I was so blessed to be paired up with this amazing woman! I was so relieved that she wasn't uncomfortable with my being over ten (yes, it's true) years younger than she! The woman is amazing, y'all. She sews, is a wife (that alone is a huuuuuge accomplishment, can I get an amen?) and is totally girly - which is basically the greatest thing ever. 

She knew me so well within the few weeks we had to talk and figure out our gifts for each other! She sent me an adorable little journal for my songwriting. Perfect to fit in my purse and go with me wherever! 

She also sent me a wonderful little set of notecards, to ensure that I never forget the importance of hand written notes, and real communication outside of technology. Such a lovely and thoughtful gift.

Along with the previously mentioned, she sent me this GORGEOUS scarf, for the cold, chilly days here in my town! It is so beautiful and I wore it all day! ♥

My darling friends, please head over to miss Monica's blog, and give her a follow! She loves fashion, her hubby, and their adorable little pup, and is a pinterest addict! three cheers! hehe :)

hope you all had a wonderful day ♥