• Faith,  Marriage

    Tommy’s Turn (An Extra Special Guest Post)

    September 13, 2015

     Hi guys. I’m super excited to share with you what Tommy has written for the blog 🙂 I was really excited when he offered talked about wanting to write a blog post and his post is so sweet I know you guys will love it. So without further ado – here’s my handsome, silly boyfriend:

    Hiya folks! This blog is going to be a little different than Ashley’s usual…. I bet you’re wondering why.  Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Tommy and I’m Ashley’s boyfriend. This is my first crack blogging and I’m really excited Ashley is letting me take over her cool new hobby; I’m also brand new to this blogging world so please go easy on me.

    Anyway I just wanted to share some quick thoughts on how grateful I am for my girly-friend. Since I don’t entirely understand the meaning of a segue-way I will be jumping right into this. Never in my life would I think I would have met such a perfect match for me as Ashley. This amazing chick understands, cares, loves, and guides me in ways I didn’t know were possible. When I’m lost in my faith, or beginning to stray, she is always there to offer such godly advice – it humbles and silents me. So for most of my life I have been a pretty quiet and shy guy, and never one to stand up for myself. Ashley has made me realize my true identity in Christ. Having the confidence in our one true savior has allowed me to really break out of my shell, and feel comfortable enough to be myself. What is so amazing about all of this is, even through my bumps and bruises, no matter how big my flaws , BOTH Ashley and Jesus have an unconditional love me. I hope you all one day understand that Jesus’ love pours out like a never ending river for you. Its FREE baby, its the hope of the world! I really could go on and on about Ashy but its time to wrap this little blog attempt up. Hopefully this was short and sweet, I really enjoyed writing it, and hope you enjoy reading. It’s time for some s’mores brownies! So I’m out. Sleep easy all.

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  • Life

    My Ideal Day // Blog-tember Challenge Day 2

    September 3, 2015

    So just to keep you guys updated, I got back from the Bahamas Monday night at 12:30 pm and it was THE BEST vacation ever. It was so fun and I can’t wait to write a post about it but until then I’m linking up with Bailey Jean at Brave Love Blog and attempting to blog every day in the month of September (long shot I think but still worth a try). Today’s topic is Your Ideal Day.

    This post couldn’t have come at a better time because quite honestly I have been nothing but a crank-pot since I got back from vacation. Yesterday I was EXHAUSTED from driving home from Pittsburgh (more on that later) and I felt like a zombie and today I think I’m just readjusting to being back in the real world after 5 days away and let me tell you, it is rough.

    But enough on that, now it’s time to think of wonderful things that make me happy so without further ado here’s:
    My Ideal Day:
    Morning:

    So on an ideal day my morning would start out very slowly because I am not a morning person (just ask my boyfriend ;)). I would have time to wake up at my own pace and have time no real duties to attend to all day. I would love to spend time at my desk, with the curtains open and the sunshine shining in. I would have a beautifully scented candle lit, right now something autumn-y would be perfect (so excited for fall to be starting btw). I would have a delicious cup of coffee and would be spending alone time with Jesus to set my heart on Him for the rest of the day.

    quiet time

    Afternoon:

    In an ideal world I would live only minutes from the beach so for the early afternoon, Tommy and I would head to the beach to spend some quality time in the sun together 🙂

    tommy bahamas
    sneak peak from the Bahamas!
    Nighttime:

    At night I would go for a target run with my best friend Kristin, and have one of our awesome life talks while we do it. I would be enjoying a nice cup of tea too. At home I would enjoy baked ziti for dinner with Tommy and our amazzzing dessert that we can’t get enough of – recipe is here if you wanna try too :). Afterwards we would cuddle and enjoy whatever show we are currently addicted to on Netflix until we fell asleep.

    pic collage 2

    And that would be it. It may sound unexciting and very simple but I tend to be a very simple girl and the little things are what make me happiest – like a delicious cup of coffee, my sweet boyfriend, a lovely trip to target, and a warm cup of tea.

    What about you guys? What would be a perfect day in your life? Are you simple like me or would you enjoy way more excitement or adventure in your ideal day? I would love to know 🙂

    Also, join me and attempt to blog every day in September! (This post is already a day late haha I started it last night but got busy so I finished it this morning.. oops)

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  • Life

    28 hours and 15 minutes

    August 26, 2015

    And I will be in the Bahamas!! I’m so excited guys 🙂 Just wanted to drop in and let you guys know about a trip that I’ve been counting down the days until.

    Back in May of this year, I graduated from college with a bachelor’s in Psychology and one of my best friends and my boyfriend surprised me with this trip for Tommy and I to go on. It’s literally the best surprise I’ve ever gotten and I’m beyond excited to go. One of the best things about the trip is that it’s all inclusive so we don’t have to worry about paying for almost anything.

    Let me just fill you in on a little bit about myself. I don’t know if any of you have visited my about page but my favorite place in the world to be is the beach. I only really ever remember going to a Jersey beach, which I love but will admit there are many other beaches out there that are much nicer.

    So knowing this, my best friend planned the trip for my boyfriend and I because she said that I deserved to “sit back and relax on a really nice beach”. Well boy is that exactly what I will be doing for the next 4 days. I’m also really excited to try paddle boarding because they have that at the resort as well 🙂

    Welp now yah know where I’ll be until Monday, I’ll be back to update how it was when I get back 😉

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