WILW

I'm not even sure if she still hosts this link-up, but since this has been quite the week, I needed to take some time to reflect on what I love and what I am loving this Wednesday that keeps me sane during stressful times!

1. BUNCO! I play once a month with am amazing group of women that somehow all know each other and man we have a good time. We eat, roll the dice, laugh, scream, drink wine and let it all out. Oh, and take crazy pictures!

yup, totally used the self-timer app for my iphone

2. That my girl Neely is getting married one day after my birthday, and is marrying an A-mazing man! Like just so excited and over the moon for her.

3. Chloe & Sophie - Yup, love those pups, they just keep on loving me no matter what I say, do, etc... Just two balls of furry love!

4. Girls in my small group/church - Never fails they are just there. When you need a shoulder to cry on, share good news with, boost of confidence or just a prayer. Its been a year since I met some of these amazing women and I am better for it.

5. These women. Jessica @ The Newly, P!inky, Jenn @ Going the Distance for always being there for a good laugh, virtual hug & constant support! Love you ladies!

6. God. Yup, He is the main man in my life. He is there when I need Him, and when I don't think I do. He gave up His only son for me so that I could live. So often I forget that His sacrifice was greater than anything I will ever encounter.

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

Romans 8:26

What are you loving this Wednesday?

WILW

Yeah, its been a while since I shared what I am loving right now and I have so much to be thankful for so here goes....

1. HOMEOWNER - Yup, I own my own lil piece of Texas, all 1263 square feet of it.

2. Friends - I am so blessed to have amazing friends who love and support me... no matter what. Night or day they are there to listen, provide advice, the perfect verse, or just a hug.

3. Two songs - Girl on Fire and Listen... Don't know why, but these songs just make me feel powerful and no matter my mood I put them on and remember why I am here, why I am doing this and that I can make it through even the roughest seasons of life.  Thank you K, K, F, CC, C ( I see a theme here) & E for always being there for me.

4. Christ - My savior. A good friend told me it is in the darkest hour that He shows his beauty we just often miss it because we are so encompassed in grief and pain. This really stuck with me. If I stop and look around I can see Him working in magical ways. I may feel low, out of sorts and lost, but I am not alone. He is with me--showing me that when he closes a door, He opens a window to something new and just as amazing. Today I am loving the Lord.

WILW

Ahh Wednesday, mid-week meaning the end is near (the weekend I mean... not Apocalypse). So here is what I am loving this week:

1. New Glasses I got from Firmoo! I was totally reading Jessica's blog where she was sporting her specs and decided I needed new ones and something totally different and cute.

 

2. Renewing my walk with Christ and living a more purposeful life.

 

3. Great friends! I just did not know how blessed I was until I went through hardship. My friends have poured out in droves to love and support me. They have shown me the beauty of friendship and I just want to say thank you to all of them! Even those from Blogworld! Love you LM, P!nky and Jessica!

 

4. This awesome giveaway from Page 22, one of my favorite blogs! Hope on over to Shannon's blog and get in on this amazing op!

 

5. Lent! Yes I know seems odd that I am loving Lent, but today is Ash Wednesday and thus the beginning of the Lenten season. This is a time for us to reflect on Jesus' sacrifice for us.  Whether you are Catholic, Methodist or just a believer in Christ, use this time to prepare yourself to let Him into your life.

WILW

It's Wednesday, mid week, mid-winter, its just slumpy today...I realized that we passed the most depressing day of the year this week (the 21st) and things should start looking up, right? I mean the days are getting a tad longer (hello sunshine whilst leaving the office), the temperature was like 70 here yesterday and well I mean all I see around are hearts and love (though a lil overkill I think). So, don't let this glorious day pass you by and see what I am loving this Wednesday!

1. Platform Shoes! Yes, I  have given in to the platform. I recently added these two my collection:

2.  Hot Yoga! Yes I went back. I talked about this last year after I discovered my obsession. I took a small hiatus from it for the summer, but now I'm back! It was also recommended for me to return from my doctor, who said I needed to relax. Well, this is it! I feel so refreshed and relaxed afterward. There's just something about the focus is requires to hold the poses that allows me to free my mind (at least for 80 minutes).

 

3. The Nude or Understated Eye - I accomplish this with The Urban Decay Naked, but this works too!

the understated eye by sherbetfountain featuring bare escentuals

 

4.  His Need Her Needs - Its a book every person, couple, etc... should read. It's Like Men are From Mars, on steroids and has really opened my eyes to a lot of things about relationships, communication, and my needs as a woman in and out of relationships. Get it, read it, live it...

 

 

 

That's it for this Wednesday! If you need me I'll be knee-deep in document review, but then relaxing away in yoga this evening!

WILW

Ah Wednesday, hump day, mid-week, almost the weekend... and for me this is a short week. Did I mention I leave Friday for Vegas baby! For Miss America baby! Yes, I will be donning a beaded dress to cheer on Miss Texas at Miss America! Did I also mention Miss Texas is 1. a baton twirler and 2. A law student at my alma mater? Well, she is, and well I'm just too darn proud!

Anywho, so this Wednesday I'm loving....

1. Nashville - The TV show, not the city, though I hear it grand. I mean I just love me some Hayden Panettiere (girl is gorgeous and can sing!). And I am totes obsessed with this song from Nashville.....



2. Miss America - Yup, y'all know I am former pageant queen, a has-been... But I love the program... so much I am a local director. I mean in what other organization can you win scholarship money, wear an evening gown and meet you best friends?

Bestie now

Bestie and I circa 2007

3.  Music - I am just in love with music and how it just seems to explain everything I am feeling at quite possibly the right time. It relieves stress, motivates a workout, makes the day go by more quickly and tells someone you love them.

4. Green - The color yes, as in emeralds, which is the panotone of the year and well looks so good with the new reddish, brown hair I'm sporting... which I need to post more pics of soon, promise....

5. 2013! Yup, I'm loving it... its brought love, joy, happiness, hope.... now it needs to bring me 5 less pounds that I ended 2012 with... 

Happy Hump day all!

WILW

It's Wednesday y'all! Time to see what I am loving this week!

1. The weather! Hello Fall!!! Boots, sweaters, scarves, oh my!

2. The box o'goodies I got from Loft today! Emerald greens and peplum tops! All at 40% off!

loft fall by lynn-alexander featuring ponte knit pants

3. Chai Tea latte from the Keurig. I decided I needed a coffee break, so grabbed some chai and have been loving it on these cold mornings in the office pre-8am.

4. That the Fort Worth christmas tree finally made it to downtown! How a tree gets lost I dunno, but its here.

5. That I was voted as Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2012!

6. That I'm headed to Oklahoma this weekend to see this gorgeous girl compete in Miss Oklahoma USA and doing it with my best friend!

7. That I did kickboxing last night for the first time in a month (I had been going to bootcamp instead) and it felt so good, but man am I sore today!

8. That Thanksgiving is next week! Bring on the turkey and pie.

9. All of you! Thanks for sharing a wee bit of your day with me.

WILW

Today I thought I would take time to link up and share a few of the things I am loving this Wednesday!

Einstein's Pumpkin Smear - Yes, its pumpkin season. I want eat, sleep, eat, and smell pumpkin everywhere I go. So, I was stoked when I saw that little pumpkin delight appear at my local bagel shop of choice. It's 25% redulced fat and well, just yummy atop my honey whole wheat toasted bagel.

This super cute necklace - (don't mind the awkward photo I took w/ my phone just now) I got this in my Cake Style box 'o goodies. If you have not heard of Cake Style, well jump on over and check it out! You basically get your own personal shopper who sends you fabu outfits. You decide what you want to keep and send back the rest.

 

My Sweet puppy girl Chloe - She is growing up so much, and had her first driving lesson Monday night. My how they sprout!



 

Boots! Lots and lots of them - Just wish I could pull them off at the office more. Somehow I just cannot seem to make tall suede boots seem professional. but if I could I would want:

 

 

 

TCU Football - This one is pretty self-explanatory, but gotta love my Frogs!

WILW: Lunch Dates, Pageants & Nail Polish, Oh My!

Make sure you link up with Jenn for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

1) Loving that we had no deaths in yesterday's tornados that ripped through North Texas! Everyone is safe and sound as far as I know. Funny side note: called my mom on my way home from work to tell her my brother and I were fine and she had no clue what went on! She officially lives in timbuktu Calvert!

2) Two lunch dates this week with two of my beautiful friends! Nothing like catching up with the girls!

3) I was roped into graciously agreed to serve as a resource director for my old pageant system for two Sweeper girls. I am beyond blessed to get to help these young women prepare for Miss Texas! Again, sponsors needed.... hint hint....

4) I'm obessed with nail polish. Not any certain color, though love me some pastels from OPI, but just in general I like wearing it.

5) Dance Moms and Dance Mom: Miami. Yes I know I should not love it, but I do. It takes me back to my dancing days and twirling days... though my teacher never yelled like that.

6) Babies! I have like a zillion pregnant friends who are popping them out left and right! Makes me a week bit baby crazy....

What are you loving this Wednesday? ~The Illegal Blonde