Curl your hair...WITHOUT heat or curling rolls!!

This was at the end of the day......

To curl your hair without heat or curling rolls, check out my friend Aunie's post. 

It's SO easy and takes about 5 minutes (if even..and depending on length:P).

Xoxo lovies

Made fun of for dressing "old"?

it hurts.

when someone tells me 

i dress like an old person.

i know i shouldn't let it.

but it stings.

honestly, i dress the way i do

because it's comfortable.

it's also what I can afford.

which is not to say you can get some

very cuuuute things on clearance.

(just for fun)

(day after I had 3 gigs)

(instead of wearing pjs to school)

(the day after my CD release)

we all have different taste

and we all have different style.

right?

so why do I feel like crying?

all my life

I've been told by

the people close and more distant to me,

that I dress like an old person.

it makes me feel

self conscious 

un-beautiful

like a mess.

some days it effects me 

more than others.

and I know that

other people's opinions

aren't supposed to matter,

but let's be real.

you want people to 

compliment you. 

it feels great.

and if you don't

like something,

it's better not to say 

anything at all.

or to give an obvious body check,

sigh, 

and then keep speaking.

do you know how 

insignificant you can make

people feel?

by you actions, what you say, your body language.

so be careful.

and if you have moments

like these, remember this

via

and read up Aunie's post.

she posted it today.

and i don't think

that it was a coincidence. 

People like Lily {Guest post from Miss (soon to be Mrs.) Aunie- Queen of sauce}

Dear lovely followers, I am honored to have a post from the dear Miss (soon to be Mrs;) Annelise Driftlot.
AKA The Queen of sauce - She has taken the time to write a post for you all and honestly I'm very humbled and touched right now. I didn't tell Aunie what to specifically write on, so reading this post just makes me want to cry a little bit. I would appreciate if you would take the time to please leave her a little comment love on her own blog. Without further ado, Aunie, I turn this blog over to you.

*************************************

Hello Lily lovers! 

My name is Annelise and I blog over at the little blog called Aunie Sauce.

I'm the girl who is "not." 

NOT a mom. NOT a graphic designer. NOT a gourmet cook. 

So, what am I? 

A 20-something swanky Idahoan who blogs about

faith, personal style, what's on my heart and daily shenanigans.

Let's just say, Aunie Sauce is NOT your average blog.

As I mentioned above, I often blog about what's on my heart.

Lately, what's been on my heart is the amazing support from the blogging community.

You see it everyday with Miss Lily.

She has been a huge supporter of mine for the last few months.

To be honest, it's a wonderful friendship that she and I have.

My birthday was this last Monday, and in my inbox, I found a virtual birthday card from Lily.

She sang me Happy Birthday.

No one has ever done anything like that for me before.

I think that shows you how much love she has for others.

Through it all, the support and love of other bloggers is so astounding.

I'm thankful for it everyday.

The simple emails that come to my inbox just wanting to say hi,

asking for a piece of advice,

or just sharing a beautiful thought...

I am always so appreciative of each of them.

What keeps me blogging?

You.

People like Lily.

The ones who open their heart and share love every day.

If you're one of them, thank you.

I could never thank you enough.

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p.s. Fitness Friday Readers: Post will be coming up on Saturday because on Friday I have a FULL schedule and I don't want Fitness Friday to be a scheduled post. Thanks for understanding:)

It's a big deal to me

We go through life taking these tiny steps and then stepping out and taking even bigger steps.

Sometimes we go through things that we don't need to go through.

Because of a choice.

Then you have to make another choice to make it better and not be bitter.

And today I was reminded of that by my sweet friend Aunie.

And sometimes we have to go through life. just living. and that's extremely awful.

 But then, you make a choice:)

And it completely and radically changes you! And it allows you to do things.... 

like this: 

[Dress from LA Life]

And this ^ is a really big deal to me. 

I made it one of my "Must be able to do by end of summer" goals:) And I accomplished it.

And I feel so good. Eventually I'll be able to do even cooler moves that are better than this! But, hey, it's a start and I ain't complain' ;)

Happy Thursday!

That Thing You do // link up

This week over at Aunie Sauce it's Compassion Week!!! Today's Thursday 13 is "13 things that I love that people do". So in a way this is a thankful post. Just differently:)

I love it when...

1. someone genuinely asks if you are OK.2. older couples still help each other out of the car.

3. children do what they are told!! haha

4. neighbors come over and ask for eggs, sugar, or a ride

5. someone retweets me:D

6. someone writes me a letter

7. someone just gives random gifts or letters just for fun. I love seeing those pop up.

8. people give compliments. It's like they know you are having a bad day!

9. comment<3 

10. a friend offers a service....like doing my hair:D

11. people buy the groceries for someone behind/in front of them.

12. when someone makes breakfast/lunch for someone else

13. when people say I Love You. and mean it. 

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez....

......

Big deal! Let's talk about nails instead. 

Wow. I realize I talk about Aunie a lot....

But she is just so so cool! 

Ever since I saw Aunie do some water marbling over at

nonakednails.com 

I tried to it 3 times....It works but it takes forever.

Anywho, my friend Lina came over the other day so I thought

I'd give it a go and do her nails....

We got like 3 really really cool nails....and that was it so we just stopped.

Actually there was one finger in particular that looked really really cool until we had to clean it up.

COOL RIGHT?!?!?

too bad it got ruined

A week without heat

*This post takes place of my usual WWIW posts*

Dear Aunie,

You are starting to seriously rub off on me! I went a week without heat or hairspray on my hair! Well....6 days actually.

You see, last Sunday I said to myself that I needed to go without frying my hair. Usually I use heat at least 3 times a week.

So in honor of you, I tried out your hair styles!

Last Sunday and 3 days ago Sunday - this is how I wore my hair:)

inspired by

It's super quick, simple, and I got lots of compliments. Thanks for this guest post, Aunie.

On Monday we had snow so I didn't have to go to school or anything!!! 

On Tuesday I almost gave up... Ok well I plugged in my curling iron and 

tried curling a piece of hair. 

Then I said: NO

And here is how I did my hair

On Wednesday I had my hair in a ponytail. I think. I can't really remember right now. 

Oh yeah!! It was in a ponytail:) 

On Wednesday night

I curled my hair so that on Thursday I could wake up and be ready to go.

(this is how you curl)

Don't worry! I used no heat or hairspray!

It came out like:

Throughout the day it got a little bit looser, but that made it look better!!

On Thursday night I did the same curling technique

and in the morning I put the curly hair into a messy ponytail letting my hair fall out wherever....

WOAH! All I had to do was spray it with water and scrunch and it looked so cute!

If you want it to stay like that all day just hairspray.

Saturday I succumbed to a blow dryer because my church had it's 11th anniversary event...

and I was performing.

Thanks for showing me it's possible, Aunie.

Love,

Lily

That awkward picture

Oh what a great blog hop idea!
Now I get to show my awkward pictures and it won't be awkward...o.O

You see, just saying "That's so awkward" about a picture

is not enough. There are so many stages of awkward pictures. Let me show you.

The "I'm eating" awkward pose.

The "I'm doing the peace and I think I look cool"

The "I'm so fly"

The "funny face"

The "I look so cute don't I? I'm pretending to show you my

object, but I really want you to see me"

The "blowfish"

hahahahhaha.....

The "I'm so bored at my own party"

(not really....the photographers just happened to catch my face like that at that moment...)

And those are some of the many many awkward stages of awkward photos.....

It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time + Guest Post

Well this week I have spoiled you with two guest posts! One on Tuesday and one today:)

You all probably know that I follow  stalk Aunie's Blogs....all 4 of them. One's about Hair, Life, Nails, and Trichotillomania   - got you on that last one, didn't I? 

Any text you see in pink below is me talking. Let's get this started.

___________________________________________________________________

I'm Aunie.

isn't she so pretty?

 I blog at Aunie Sauce. You may assume that since I'm Aunie and blog at Aunie Sauce, that I may be a tad bit saucy. You would be correct. I write saucy poems, saucy posts, and I post about my saucy and sassy little bearded dragon from time to time. Come on over and check out my saucy-ness, why don'tcha?

Did you find that interesting? I did!!!

Ok ok ok.... SINCE Aunie blogs, she has a series called: Thursday 13 <---- click for more info. 

She'll be sharing:

13 favorite things about being a girl

1. MAKEUP! I'm a makeup junkie. I even blog about it!

2.NAIL POLISH! Ha! I blog about that, too!!!

3.Getting to make excuses. You know... about "that time of the month" or "because I'm a girl!"

4.Not having to do the rough-and-tough stuff... (even though some girls do... not me!)

5.Chick flicks.

6.Shopping rehab. I know some guys have that, too... but it's so much better when you're a girl.

7.Women-only gyms! I've never been to one but I think the idea is great!

8.Accessorizing.

9.Dresses!!

10.Getting my toesies did. 

11.Getting treated to things like dinner dates. Half of the time, I end up paying, too... but I love being treated to things!

12.Having not as much body hair as men... gross!

13.Emotions! Girls are usually more emotional than guys (right?), and sometimes it's good to just get a good cry in and not have anyone think it's weird. 

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Go Go Go visit her! It's worth your time, I promise:)
Have a lovely Thursday.

P.S. No Thankful Thursday today because of the guest post:)

OH and the title has nothing to do with the post... hahaha

Thankful Thursday

Hi!!!! 

I want to apologize for not doing my other two series this week: Tuesday's tips and What I wore Wednesday.
I got sick! Can you believe it?

But I'm back and ready for action:)

Some of you may know Aunie from Auniesauce.com

and here Thursday 13 gig;)

I'll  be posting 13 Simple things that I am Thankful For:)

1. Snail Mail - Especially when the envelope is blue and has a penguin next to the sender's name;)

2. The internet

3. My God and Saviour. 

4. Choclate Milkshakes

5. Friends

6. Family

7. Church

8. Love

9. Calendars

10. My own room

11. My seester:)

12. Our chickens which lay eggs daily.... I take it for granted sometimes most of the time

13. My Life

Link Up every Thursday:)

http://www.auniesauce.com/p/thursday-13.html