• Exciting News*

    On Turning 26*

    Today is my 26th birthday. I was nervous about turning 26–it just seemed to make adulthood so… official. I remember my 16th birthday so vividly; how is it even possible that it’s been 10 years? Ten glorious years. I realized today that I have absolutely no regrets, and the future holds so much promise. Today I decided not look at 26 with anxiety, but with anticipation. I have a feeling that 26 is going to be an exciting year for me. We are now homeowners and are continually progressing in our careers. I have the best niece and nephew that anyone could ask for, and my family continues to amaze…

  • Thrifty Thursdays*

    Thrifty Thursday: Shorts & Shirts*

    Thank you. I so appreciated all your words of advice and support regarding my last post. Many of you expressed an interest in wanting to know how I handled the situation, and after a lot of thought, I decided to let it go. Should I have said something to this person? Maybe. But I thought it would probably cause way more trouble than it’s worth. If they read my last post and even felt an uncomfortable twinge thinking that it may be them, then I’m good with that. If not… meh. Not worth my time. ANYWAY. I am officially on summer holidays!!!!!! Let us pause for a moment and reflect…

  • Complaining about something*

    What Would You Do?

    I really don’t think that I’m someone who is easily offended. I am generally able to let things slide off my back and accept that sometimes things are said in a moment that aren’t a true reflection of a person’s opinion or feelings toward me. I also always try to look for the best in people, and I am so aware of how my words and actions affect others, almost to a fault. I will bend over backwards to apologize and accommodate if I think that I’ve hurt someone. I don’t feel it’s my business to get involved in someone else’s personal decisions or business without being explicitly asked. Of…

  • Cool Stuff*

    Love & Marriage*

    What. a. day. I just got home from a lovely wedding. My cousin got married today, and I made the long trek across the city to go and see her in her beautiful white dress. I left here early so that I could stop and have brunch with two long-time friends on the way. I hadn’t seen either one in years–one since my wedding!–and it was so good to see them both. I know that our lives have taken us in different directions, but it was so good to sit down and catch up. Sometimes I really forget just how amazing my friends are, and I’m glad they are still…

  • Summer of Dresses*

    A Summer of Dresses: Jordan*

    Have you been to see my new post over at The Shoe Digest yet?? SO EXCITING. :) My lovely friend Jordan actually emailed me her post over a week ago, but in the haze of my death cold I somehow overlooked it. *bows head in shame* In any case, please take a moment and check out Jordan’s amazing dress–I’m seriously coveting it. I need a dress like this! New thrifting challenge? I think YES. —————- Greetings to all you Shop Girl readers! My name is Jordan and I am totally thrilled to be appearing on Shop Girl’s blog this week with a totally amazing dress that I simply adore! Let…