Monday.

Well kiddo's it is the last Monday of August... where has the time gone? I've been diligently working on some extra special blog posts to entertain y'all but I have been spending SO SO much time at Not Starbucks that I have barely had time to do anything else! While I was lazing around today and keeping up with my Bible Quote of the Day App, I read this little scripture gem and wanted to share with y'all!

From Thessalonians 5: 16-18:
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.  Give thanks in everything. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for all of you.

It just seemed so fitting in this time of transition most of us big kid jobless post grad's are feeling.

What keeps you sane in this post grad job hunt?

Peace and Blessings,
kjo

Happy Heart Wednesday

Here is my favorite quote because today I am just happy.

“I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

― Tupac Shakur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by the way this post is also dedicated to aVc and the rest of the Amantacha girls 2 staff summer 2010. because lets get real he lived through me

my hero

 

Manicure Monday

What is on my nails this week you ask? My finger nails are rockin Essie's Watermelon and my toes are rocking Sinful Color's 24/7.  I am also doing super well with my no-biting mission!

Sinful Colors 24/7

Essie Watermelon

            

What are you wearing on your nails this week?

Sunday Social

I thought I'd give Sunday Social a whirl of a twirl!

 

 

What's your guilty pleasure/comfort food? Grilled Cheese

 

What's the weirdest/craziest thing you've ever eaten?Refried beans for breakfast. delicious

What foods do you avoid at all costs? , Mustard, Mayo, Pickles

What meal reminds you of your childhood? Foil Burgers

Share one of your favorite recipes and the story behind it.

Burger Meat

potatos

carrots 

onions

celery

cheese

foil cooked on an open fire.

We cook these every week at the summer camp I worked at for years and they are delicious and remind me of childhood.

Sonnet Saturday

There are a lot of theme day of the week postings out there on the blogsphere. Today I am hoping to create my own with Sonnet Saturday.  A tribute to the often misunderstood and frequently neglected world of poetry.  This first post is not exactly a poem but in the same genre.  It is a love written written by Johnny Cash to his beloved wife, June.  I have been thinking a lot about life and love lately and I just love Johnny and June. So without further ramblings here is the first Sonnet Saturday post!

This is what it says: Hey June,

That's really nice June. You've got a way with words and a way with me as well.

The fire and excitement may be gone now that we don't go out there and sing them anymore, but the ring of fire still burns around you and I, keeping our love hotter than a pepper sprout. 

And a hilarious to-do list about his life:    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is what this one says:THINGS TO DO TODAY!

1. Not smoke
2. Kiss June
3. Not kiss anyone else
4. Cough
5. Pee
6. Eat
7. Not eat too much
8. Worry
9. Go see Mama
10. Practice Piano

NOTES: Not write notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who are some of your favorite lovebirds?

Peace and Blessings,
kjo

Vodka and Pearls Giveaway

I have decided to do my first giveaway by being completely self centered.  :)
I will be giving away one of my shirts for My Skreened Shop.  I'm excited about this giveaway.  You have the option of chosing from a design already in my shop.  Just so you know, you have 270 options. (  You can also view them here.) I'm pretty sure every sorority has at least one design and most fraternities have a design. They make the perfect Big/Little gifts.  Bid Day is right around the corner!  There are some custom shirts I have left up as your options.  I hope you are all as excited about my first giveaway as I am.  I will be using rafflecopter.  So here goes nothing! Good luck!

Friday's Letters

Well I thought I would attempt to get into a theme of my blog writing so here we go with Friday's letters.

Dear Education Job Market,
I really wish you wouldn't be so bleak, all I want to do is get out there and start changing the world one history lesson at a time.
Dear Not Starbucks,
I really do love working for you but I think I am beginning to gain too much dependency on all the espresso you provide me with!
Dear Sunny Weather,
I really like the sun and all but its really freakin hot outside and we need some rain !
Dear Friends Entering or Already in the Big Kid World,
I am so proud of you for becoming adults and despite all of the obnoxiousness we got ourselfs into in college we have all found our own kinds of success!
Dear Baders,
Please continue to love the Hill life is sooo different without it!

Have a great Friday y'all!

Peace and Blessings,
kjo

Miss Southern Prep Giveaway

Check out Miss Southern Prep's Giveaway:

Giveaway: Monogram Necklace from Figure8Monograms

Today, I have the best giveaway for y'all! I stumbled upon the cutest shop about a week ago, Figure 8 Monograms, and I have been in love with it ever since!

Ann, the owner of Figure 8 Monograms, begin designing her own monogrammed items a few years ago after not being able to find a large, colorful monogram for her front door. After finding tons of different uses for monograms, she began making key chains, ornaments, cake toppers, necklaces, and crosses.

Honestly, I would love to own every single item Ann has in her shop! Here are some of my favorites:

Love this monogrammed cake topper!

Lilly keychains

Large wooden monogram

How amazing is this Lilly necklace? LOVE it!

Now on to the giveaway! One lucky reader will win a 3 letter monogram necklace in either gold, silver, or an acrylic color of their choosing!

Here's how to enter:
Mandatory: You must be a follower of Miss Southern Prep through GFC [+1]
Mandatory: Visit Figure 8 Monograms and tell me what your favorite product is [+1]
Extra Entry: Like Figure Eight Monograms on Facebook [+1]
Extra Entry: Follow me on Instagram [+1]
Extra Entry: Blog about this giveaway [+2]

Please leave a separate comment for each item you complete. This giveaway will end Friday August 10th! Good luck!

Miss Southern Prep

Chicago Prepster Giveaway

Read about the Chicago Prepster's Giveaway

ll That JAS Giveaway!

Just in time for back-to-school and recruitment!

I've partnered with North Carolina company All That JAS for a great giveaway where one lucky winner will win their choice of Greek-lettered OR monogrammed tee!
(Enter using Rafflecopter below)

I've been an All That JAS customer ever since I joined my sorority freshman year. In fact, I ordered my very first Greek-lettered shirt from All That Jas! My parents also gave me two All That JAS Greek-lettered sweatshirts for Christmas a few years ago that I absolutely love (I would post photos of the lettered apparel they've made for me, but I'm currently disaffiliated from my sorority for fall recruitment)!

 Based out of Elon, NC, All that JAS creates high-quality applique Greek-lettered shirts, and although I've never purchased a monogrammed tee, I'm sure they are superb as well. They have an array of fabric options to create the perfect combination for your lettered shirt, even designer fabrics from Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, and Vera Bradley! See all their fabrics here.

All That Jas also has a great selection of Greek gifts, paddle supplies, Greek jewelry, and Lilly Pulitzer accessories. I love their gift packages - perfect for Big/Little reveal! Visit their site to see all they have to offer!

If I could win my own giveaway, I'd choose a navy tee with Vineyard Vines "Pink Pineapple" Greek letters with a white border! I'll treat myself to this once I'm re-affiliated with my sorority!

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