The End

I did it!  I am all done with 30 for 30! 30 different outfits out of 30 pieces of clothing in 30 (or really 31) days.  I kind of can't believe I actually did it.  I'm glad I did.  I helped me appreciate what I have in my closet and want to shop a little less, realizing that I do actually have clothes in my closet that I can make cute.  I definitely won't miss adding extra time into my schedule in the mornings to take pictures of my outfit, but other than that it has been a good experience.  Here's the last three days of pictures:

The End!

What a Weekend

 Wow...it has been a busy weekend.  I have sewed, put up Christmas lights, raked a ton of leaves, tried a new restaurant with great friends for dinner last night, ran a half marathon, bagged up all the leaves (9 thirty gallon bags...just for the front yard), and went to a fun Christmas party.  And my goodness am I tired.  I did actually get dressed in something other than yard working/ running clothes for dinner last night and for the party tonight, so I actually have outfit pictures.  Only three more days!

Changing Colors

So...I have these great trees in front of my house. I've actually been excited about fall to see what they would look like when the leaves change color. But fall came, and they stayed green. This week they are finally changing colors and I absolutely loved it. I got home and took advantage of the last little bits of daylight yesterday to snag some pictures.

I'm going to have loads of fun raking these up this weekend!

And today's outfit:



Christmas Time is Here

I can see it when I look at my calendar and there's something almost every night.  I can see it in the lights when I drive through my neighborhood.  I can see it pretty much everywhere I go.  And while I love this time of year, I don't often take enough time to really focus on the reason it all began.  So I decided to fight against that this year and be proactive.  Yesterday I started this reading plan. It's called Rediscovering Christmas.  It takes you through different places in the gospel, and I'm excited to have a tangible reminder of why we celebrate every day between now and Christmas.

Today's outfit I like.  And I'm kind of laughing at myself that I took all three different pictures...I'm a goon.  And that I didn't get my shoes in...I'm wearing the gold flats...just use your imagination.

Christmas Wreath!

Yesterday I bought stuff to put together a Christmas wreath.  While the roommate & I watched Glee last night, I went to town with the hot glue gun and ended up with this:

And today I'm wearing this.  Only 7 outfits to go...and I'm started to get a little excited about seeing my other clothes, although I probably have more than 7 outfits left in my head...which is a good thing...hopefully things won't get desperate around here!

30/30: One down...

One crazy blogging challenge down, one to go! I'm glad that I did NaBloPoMo again this year...I feel like my blog has been a little bit neglected, and it really spurred me to do the 30 for 30 because I knew it would help me have something to post about.  After today I still have 8 more outfits to complete, so no worries I will be back. 

Speaking of outfits...here's today's.  And I have now officially worn every piece of clothing I put in the challenge at least once.  This skirt has been a challenge, since for some reason I didn't try it on beforehand, and it was bigger than the last time I wore it, and it being grey, like pretty much everything else I picked out for the challenge, it was hard to mix with things...I think the colored tights help.

And also, I finished Hunger Games last night...it was as good as I expected.  And I downloaded Catching Fire - the second book.  You will probably find me curled up on my couch with my Kindle tonight.  I'm an addict.

29/30: I love books!

I love to read.  I'm not highly discriminatory in my book choices either.  I just love transporting myself to another world and getting lost in a good book.  When I would come home on Christmas break during college I would read constantly...maybe even 10 books.  I've been thinking lately that I need to read more and watch TV less.  I mean, I'm not cutting out any of my favorite shows, but maybe some of the ones that have gotten really bad lately (can anyone say, THE OFFICE?!?) and not watching TV just to have noise. 

Over Thanksgiving I read two and a half books.  And it was wonderful.  I finished up my book club book from last month, the one for this month, and I'm about 90% through Hunger Games.  And oh my gosh - if you haven't picked that last one up, you should.  I've had it on my Kindle for a few months now, and I just haven't been doing much reading.  It's the first in a trilogy. I started it last night, and read it on the plane this morning, and on my lunch break.  I will most definitely finish it tonight. 

And today's outfit.  Yes, the red sweater was worn Saturday.  With totally different people.  And as I was trying to get my suitcase zipped at 4:45 this morning, it was imperative that I wear the things that would take up the most room...aka the sweater and the boots.  The the aforementioned hour at which I woke up to catch a flight this morning can explain my overall appearance this evening.

27/30: Today

Another great day at home.  We...

...bottled and brewed some beer.

....decorated some birthday cake.

...grilled on and enjoyed the fire pit.

And now we're headed to church and then to celebrate Tina's birthday.  Wearing this:

26/30: In a Tweet

I saw this on a blog I read and couldn't help but copy it.  Describe yourself. In 140 characters or less (the length of a tweet).  Here's mine:

Single girl. Loves God. Strives to know His will and who He made me to be. Compassionate, loving, growing, serving, ever-changing, His.

What's yours?



And today's outfit:

25/30: Thankful Thursday

Thanksgiving Edition. In pictures.  I'm thankful for this whole day and all I'm so privileged to be a part of!

 Dad & Eddy celebrating Tina's 50th at the Turkey Trot.  It was 20 degrees.  And yes, dad's hat says "Tina is Old".  He opted for that over a t-shirt.

 Birthday girl and her oldest!

 Mom and her homedog, Angela

 Sauer and Welch girls! (Michelle, Angela, Deborah, Donelle, Rebekah, me, & Valerie)

 Dressing - my favorite!

 Deb - making delicious sweet potatoes.

 Dessert

 Sisters

Pretty.

And the outfit.  The boots were only on for pictures, but you know.  :)

24/30: Amarillo by Morning.

Or really, Amarillo by evening.  But I'll take what I can get.  After work today, I will be hopping on a plane and headed to Amarillo to spend the rest of the week and weekend with my family.  And I am SO, beyond ready. Ready to eat, and rest, and just hang out with the fam!

For my traveling outfit, we have this.  Trying to not have to pack the boots in the suitcase and deal with the fact that it is almost 80 degrees in Dallas, but will quickly be approaching the 30's when I get to Amarillo tonight.  Yikes!

23/30: Harry Potter Excitement

Tonight is the night - I get to see Harry Potter.  And I am so, so, very excited about it!  In case you're wondering, I LOVE the whole Harry Potter series.  I've read the books (multiple times), and when the last movie came out, I went to the midnight showing opening day.  I waited a few days for the dust to settle this time, but I am SO ready to see it.  I've heard it's great!

Here is today's outfit.  I've never worn it with jeans before, which makes me excited - I love wearing things I wouldn't have necessarily put together before this challenge!

22/30: Where would I be?

Yesterday was such a full day - both literally and figuratively.  I was at church most of the day for different things and when I wasn't, I was with my roommate and/or friends.  It was pretty much busy non-stop, but I was continually reminded of God's work in my life and how everything I've done, everywhere I've been, every step I've taken has been because He working in my life.  I really couldn't have asked for a better day.  And to top it off, Mike (our senior high director) presented the gospel at Shoreline last night.  And I got to pray with a girl who is pretty new to our church to accept Christ.  Talk about a cool ending to a great day! Looking back on the day - the chorus of a song we sang yesterday morning couldn't be more fitting!

Where would I be without my Savior

Where would I be without His unending mercy.

I have life because His life was laid down.

I won't look back now.

And today I am officially halfway through the 30 for 30 craziness!  I was pretty wiped out from my non-stop weekend, so I went with an easy, go-to kind of outfit.  And, there's no way I could have put on a sweater, since the high here today is about 80 degrees.  Ewww.  That's all I have to say about that.

21/30: O Christmas Tree

Last night a couple of friends came over and helped Jen and I decorate the Christmas tree.  It was a fun night. We watched Aggie and a little Baylor Bear football and just enjoyed each others company.  Thanks Alex & Shawn for your help!!!!

 Cheesy tree-trimming pictures!

 

 I was having some star issues.

Alex is a goof ball!!

And I took advantage of the tree for the outfit picture today.

20/30: Showering Nat

This has been a great weekend so far, and it's only Saturday afternoon.  The relief I was looking for has definitely happened.  This morning Sarah, Michelle & I carpooled over to a shower for Natalie.  It was really fun celebrating Natalie, meeting people from other parts of her life, and just spending time with friends.  Here's some pictures from the day.

 Nat & Sarah hanging with Mr. Brody.

 Nat's high school friends and her aunt.

 This little boy is a snuggle bug!

College roomies!!!

I've been waiting to wear this great dress, but it's too short for work.  Today seemed like the perfect opportunity.  I love it, but I didn't realize quite how short it was until I saw it in pictures!

19/30: Sweet Relief

Relief is coming for so many things.  Relief from the sinus infection - thank you drugs.  Relief from the busy week - thank you Friday.  And relief from the go, go, go of like - thank you Thanksgiving break. 

I am absolutely ecstatic that it is Friday.  I haven't felt the need for a Friday so bad in a while.  I'm sure being sick hasn't helped that in the least.  But here we are.  We made it.  And I can't wait to crash out with sweet little Harper tonight while her mommy and daddy go out to dinner.  And celebrate Natalie's wedding at a shower for her tomorrow.  And even put up my Christmas tree! (I know this is controversial. And I still love Thanksgiving and am not skipping it.  I just don't really have any time to do it after I get back from Thanksgiving). And spend some time with good friends!  So relief, the weekend, I am so glad you're here!

Today, I wanted nothing more than to put on a Chili's t-shirt (since that's acceptable work attire) and call it a day.  But I stuck with the rules, and put on my comfy J. Crew tunic.  I mean, it's probably even more comfy than a t-shirt.  So here you are, my very little thought or effort outfit.

18/30: Thankful Thursdays

Tonight, I'm thankful for:

• God's provision in my life.  I have a house.  I have food to eat at every meal.  I have a job.  I really do have everything I could ever need.
• The sinus infection finally starting to go away thanks to some lovely antibiotics.  
• And most of all, that this time next week I will be at home with all of my family.  Can. Not. Wait.

And today's outfit.  Another day with tax lawyers and accountants, another day figuring out how to dress semi- business like when my wardrobe is pretty much devoid of business casual anymore.  Today I actually wore things from my 30 for 30. Yay!  I love this dress.  Deborah gave it to me for Christmas last year and I've already gotten a ton of wear out of it! Today was really cold this morning, so I added the scarf and the cardigan.  And really, it was so cold inside our meeting that it didn't come off until this afternoon when I got in my car.