Saturday, March 29, 2025

Share 4 Somethings

 


Happy Saturday, friends! I'm so glad you're here to join in with us for this month's Share 4 Somethings, where we'll talk about some things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of. I'll jump right in! 


I loved a lot of this this month!



The Salad Station...



...Chloe in a Valentine's day bandana...



...washing my car after it getting salty from the roads...



...hummus with Na'an bread...




...and having coffee with friends! 


This month I learned (yet again) that I am strong, capable, and worth the effort. I have so much more I want to say about this and what I've been up to the last six weeks, but I'll share more when or if the time is right. 



But this cracks me up!

Something that went well this month was the fact that my divorce was finalized. Is it too soon to joke about this?! Asking for a friend! 🤣


Something I let go of this month is getting mad over things that no longer matter. The past is in the past, and this is me officially not caring. 





I took this Red Bull to my friend at work on Thursday; I don't drink these things, but I didn't mind buy it for my friend! I also took a Coke and a brownie, because it had been a long day and it was getting longer. 


That was me taking an epic nap on Sunday after church; I woke up and didn't know what day it was! 🤣


I'm so glad you're here to link up with me this month! I'm excited about reading your posts. Thanks for reading my blog, friends. Love to all and happy Saturday!


Jenn ❤️ 




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Friday, March 28, 2025

Friday Favorites, 3.28.2025.

 



Happy Friday, friends! It's my favorite day of the week, and I am excited for my weekend. How's your week been? I had what felt like another epic week, most of which you already know about. I had lots of favorites this week, so buckle up! 

things online







book




place




I loved visiting my favorite happy place this week! I spent Monday doing errands for myself, regarding things I've been putting off. This was one of many stops that day, but I was thankful that the day was beautiful and that I had the time off to do this! I'll keep you posted on this book! 


people




Going to the AT&T store this wasn't necessarily a favorite, but this young man Kendrick sure was! He helped me so much this week with my bill; I'd been charged too much and he removed the charges and gave me a deduction for next month. While I was there about my phone, I signed up to get their internet, and got a great deal on a monthly price, including two months for free! 


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Getting my nails done will always be my favorite! I had thought I could stop this and do my own, but honestly? I missed it and it's worth it to me to have them look so good for a month that I don't have to worry about them. I will continue doing this as I move forward in life. 


jewelry





My daily bracelet stack is my favorite!


outfits





Dress season is my favorite season! And here I was on Wednesday night with baby Jolene again. 











My favorite clothing items right now are wide legged pants, graphic tee shirts, sneakers, wedges, and this pastel rainbow colored striped purse strap that I attached to my neutral Michael Kors bag. I'm also in love with the color pink right now; give me all the pink, please! 





This picnic on Wednesday after work with Abbey, Everly, Asher, and Violet was my favorite! The weather was amazing. 


people




Work besties are my favorite!





Christa is my favorite, too! 




As was our walk around this beautiful park and lake. 




Sweet Marilyn is my favorite! We've been together so much this week, and I'm not complaining. She brought me a hanging flower basket and Jeni's Gooey Butter Cake ice cream Wednesday, and I went to a dance class with her last night. We're seeing each other tonight, tomorrow night, and probably early next week! 



Lastly, this is my current favorite (secular) song; I'm going to see Old Dominion this summer at an outdoor concert venue, and I am so excited about that night! This is the song I like the most by them right now; I was playing this so loud last night on the way to Mar's, and I had all the windows down. That's also my favorite! 


What was a favorite for you this week? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. Love to all! 


Jenn 🩷❤️




Thursday, March 27, 2025

a day in the life--the I'm divorced edition

 


Happy Thursday, friends! Guess what? I'm officially divorced. The judge granted us this yesterday morning when Todd went to court via Zoom call. I'm a single lady! I never thought I'd be so happy to say that, but here I am saying that and smiling like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. Such is life for me these days, and I'm not complaining! I purposefully documented my entire day on Wednesday; without further ado, here is all that happened from beginning to end. I hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for a note at the end. 




I was up at 6:30; I've been sleeping in later, have I mentioned that? And yes, that is sleeping in for me. I let the dogs out, brought them back in to play, and made my cup of coffee. I'm drinking it black now!  







I scrolled socials for a while (I'm way behind on blog reading these days. Sorry, friends! I'll catch up with you all again eventually...maybe Friday or Saturday.), then I made my lunch for the afternoon, and had my quiet time. I went upstairs right after that to get dressed for the day. 




I always take a picture of my outfit before I leave my bedroom! Do you do this? I love my new mirror! I have a friend that I always send these pictures to, which is why I started being more consistent doing this every morning. We call them our outfit checks. 




Work besties came into see me shortly after I arrived at work; I only got a picture with Mandy, though. I love them both so much! Mandy always brightens my mornings with her smile when she comes in to get ice water. We always laugh and catch up, and then she  goes back to her desk. 





I'm behind in my Bible reading, so this was me playing catch up today. I was reading something my Pastor recommended for me, and I loved what it said in Psalm 32!




After work, I went to the park with sweet Abbey and her kiddos! It was the best park day for a picnic. 




I was gone until two, then I came home and played with the puppies. Stella and I took an epic nap, which was heavenly! 







I loved this about prayer! It's so true. I had so many people praying for me yesterday, which I am so thankful for. 




Baby Stella and me after waking up from our nap....




I went upstairs and changed clothes for the night, because my shirt was bugging me all of a sudden. I found this dress that I bought last year that was too tight and tried it on; I'm thinking of wearing it for Easter. Do you have thoughts about it on me? I don't want to look like someone from The Little House on the Prairie. 




And then Marilyn came over bearing gifts! She brought me my favorite flavor of ice cream and a hanging basket with begonias in it; my friends are so very good to me! 




I was back at work by five.




I went to choir practice from 6:30-7:30.




And then I went back into the bookstore and held baby Jolene! She's my favorite. I totally worked one handed for ten minutes while I held this angel. It's my favorite part of Wednesday night! 




I came home and showered and washed my hair, then I put away my new shoes after I tried them on. I've lost about 26 pounds, and my feet have shrunk! I bought two pairs of new sandals and these white sneakers. I love them all and can't wait to wear them. After this I came downstairs for dinner...



And this might have been my dinner. The day called for it, right? 


Well that was my whole day! From the beginning to the end, it was sweet and so much better than I'd dare hoped. My family, friends, and co-workers all helped me tremendously, and I am so grateful. I also want to thank you for your many thoughts, prayers, texts, emails, comments, and kind gestures. I don't even know where I'd be today if not for Jesus and the encouragement I've received from family and friends. Thank you doesn't seem adequate to say, but I'll say it again and again; thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am thankful to be divorced and a single lady again. I'm open to whatever God has in store for me, whatever that looks like. I can't wait for it all to start unfolding! 


Thanks for being here today and everyday, friends. Love to all. 


Jenn 



Share 4 Somethings

  Happy Saturday, friends! I'm so glad you're here to join in with us for this month's Share 4 Somethings, where we'll talk ...