1 Peter Update

     I am finally getting around to my 1 Peter update! To be honest, I got really behind! On Sunday I did a catch-up. 

     This whole study was way too complicated for me! I didn't really look forward to it and especially for a first daily study it was long! 

     I'm going to finish the study a little differently. I'm going to read the passage and SOAP whatever stood out to me. 

     Below I will list some things that really stood out to me.

   Be prepared and willing to do what you are called to do.

   Live you life set apart and as a stranger on earth.

   Follow in the steps of Christ.

   Women are weaker than men, but we are all heirs of God's grace.

   Serve with God's strength

   Commit yourself to God.

   Love deeply.

"...in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ..."                -1 Peter 4:11

An Apology

     I feel the need to apologize for not posting as I promised.
     I have been so bad about blogging lately! I promised posts about CHIC in this post, but have yet to post them. Those will hopefully be up by the end of the year! ;) In my last post I promised a fall fashion look book. That will hopefully be up next week. But I'm not promising anything. It has been really hot so I don't feel like going out and taking pictures in warm clothes in this heat! It has cooled down this week so hopefully that will get done this weekend.
     Remember that Bible study I talked about? Yeah, I have yet to post an update! To be quite honest with you, I fell a week behind. I ended up just skipping it all together. I will explain that in the update later this week.
    Please bug me if I haven't posted for awhile!! Is there anything you want to see on my blog?

Until next time
   -Jessica

Fall Style Staples

Happy (almost) fall! Wisconsin has been chilly lately! It is currently 63* outside! Today I am sharing my fifteen fall staples.

My Fifteen Staples:

Brown Riding Boots
Black Maxi Skirt. Yes, it can be worn year round. :)
Flannel
Cute Jacket. Mine is a linen material, but it looks like denim.
Comfy, nice-looking jeans.
Cardigan
Comfortable flats. These are Keens.
 A nice short sleeve shirt
A classic cross-body bag.
Tank Top
Denim Skirt
Tights. Mine are lined!
Button down. This one only buttons half way.
Dainty necklace. You can't even see it! It is Wisconsin, bu the way. :)
Thin brown belt

These are obviously customize-able to fit your style. I recommend not just having one tank top or one pair of tights/leggings. But getting multiple in different colors! They will be used often, I promise!When you buy a staple, make sure it is classic, fits you well, and is good quality! My riding boots, for example, are not the best quality. I got them at Charlotte Russe for $25 last year and this will probably be my last year with them. Everything else is pretty good quality, especially my flats! Those should last a few more years!

Here are few extras you could add to your wardrobe:

A long sleeve tee. These are awesome when you don't really  feel like put much into getting dressed.
Tennis Shoes. To go with those casual days! (And exercising)
A non-slip headband in a neutral color. This one supports Amazima Ministries! banded2gether.com
A comfortable dress. This one is technically a summer dress, but it is super comfortable (and cute!) with leggings, boots, and  sweater!

Next week I will be sharing how to wear all of these staples! What are some of your staples? Did I miss anything important?

Life Update

     Well, hello! I know, it's been a while! I'm here today to give a life update and to look ahead to the future.
    The last few months have been pretty crazy! I went to Joyful Noise (an outdoor Christian concert festival) and camp in June. And I had band but that's not too exciting! :)
    In July I had more band (surprise! surprise!) And went to CHIC!!! (More on CHIC soon!) And VBS!!!
Besides all of that I haven't  done much. Sadly!
Now looking ahead!
    August brings more band and church stuff. School starts in September. September an October bring band competitions. And November brings an awesome opportunity! We are going to China!! And Niagara Falls on the way there! I will probably do a series leading up to China.
    Also, I will be posting (hopefully!) Once a week for a Bible study on here! It is a study through 1st and 2nd Peter by Love God Greatly! I'm super excited!
    I apologize for all of the exclamation points. :) What's your life been like lately?

Get To Know Me {Tag}

Hello Everyone! I was looking at some blogs last week and ran across a tag. Today I will be sharing it with you! The original tag is from The Whispering Cottage.

1. What are three of your favorite hobbies?
Music (listening and playing, interior design, cooking/baking, photography. Well,that was four... Oh well!

2. What is your favorite season?
Fall! I love sweaters and chilly weather

 3. Heels or sneakers?
Sneakers! I love the look a small wedges on booties, but have only owned one pair of heels and it was for a play.

4. Casual of fancy?
I'm some where in between. I love dressing up, but I also love casual. On a day to day basis I dress more on the casual side.

5. Which do you prefer: a birthday party, or a girls sleepover party?
Sleepovers!

6. What kinds of blog posts do you enjoy posting that may be out of the ordinary for you or out of your comfort zone?


7. How old are you?
14! Yes, I know, I'm young.
 
8. When is your birthday?
October 12. Ten days after my mom's birthday and ten days before my dad's!
9. Do you like the thrill of a roller coaster?
It depends. I don't LOVE roller coasters, but I also don't hate them.
10. Do you like watching movies in a theater?
I love going to the theater. (When it's a good movie.)

11. What would be your ideal job in the future?
I really want to be a stay at home wife and mom one day. But before then I want to be a youth/childrens pastor with a super awesome youth and children's wing and have super awesome pictures!

12. Are you into sports? If so, which ones?
Sorta. I've never really played any sports, but I enjoy watching my dad and brother play.

13. In a football party, which are you: the one that jumps while shouting if your team almost scores? or the one who isn't interested in the game and prefers to eat the snacks while talking to friends?
I'm probably the one making the snacks.

14. What are your biggest pet peeves?
When people don't tell you what is going on! Unorganized people and messy houses!

15. What are your favorite clothing stores you prefer to shop?
We shop at Old Navy the most. But I love the look of J. Crew, Land's End, and Eddie Bauer

16. Are you a bookworm?
Yes, although I haven't done much reading for awhile! I need good books!
 
17. Which do you spend more time on- a book or the internet?
Normally equal between the two, but lately it has been more on the internet.

18. When did you decide to start blogging?
I had a blog for a little while a couple of years ago. But I started this blog about six months ago. (January 2015)

19. On your honeymoon, which would you rather go to- a rustic lodge in the mountains or a sunny beach house in Florida?
Mountains! I would much rather prefer that to all of the beach busyness!
20. What are five of your favorite TV shows?
1. Food Network Star (or almost anything Food Network)
2. 7th Heaven
3. The Willis Family
4. America's Got Talent
5. Anything HGTV

21. Where were you born?
in a hospital in Illinois

22. If you could meet any ONE fictional character, whether from a book, TV show or movie, who would it be?
Christy Miller and her friends!

23. Do you prefer coffee or hot tea?
I don't really drink either...

24. What is your hidden talent?
I have no idea...
 
25. If you could travel to any time period (Medieval era, Western 1800s, 1950s, etc.) where would you go?
Pioneer Days!

26. Would you rather travel cross country in a plane or a car?
I like both!

27. Do you prefer to play a musical instrument or simply listen?
I like them both equally

28. Who is your best friend?
I honestly don't know. I have a group of friends, but I don't know if I have a BEST friend. So probably my mom or brother

29. What is your favorite movie?
Grace Unplugged. Maybe...I honestly have no idea!

30. Do you believe in God? 

Yes!!!

31. Are you saved, If not what stops you? 

I am saved by amazing grace!

32. If you could travel some where (other then your own country) where would it be?

Africa, Europe, or Asia

33. What are you most afraid of..? 

Bugs!

34. What do you love to do with your time (besides work/school)? 

Pinterest, read, listen/play music, marching band

35. What is your favorite color/colors? 

I love turquoise and teal. But I also really love gray!

36. What are you wanting in you future spouse..?

A God-lover!

37. What is you favorite Bible verse? 

Zephaniah 3:17 ---The Lord your God is with you,
    the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
    but will rejoice over you with singing.”

38. Do you have any pets? 

Yes...2 dogs

39. Where is your favorite place to be?
Home or traveling

40. Do you like rain or shine?

I love rainy days because it is cozy and I love sunny days because the world is so happy!

If you do the tag let me know! I would love to read it!
--Jessica

"Emergency" Bag/What I Keep with Me

 Hello! Today I am sharing with you what I try to keep with me at all I times.

There is a smaller bag and a larger bag. The larger bag includes the smaller bag, too. If I am using a smaller bag/purse one day I will have the small bag/kit. And if I am using a large bag/purse I will use the larger bag/kit.

1. Tissues
2. Ear buds I keep these with me because sometimes I need them to listen to music, but I also need them for when I am on praise team (I was really good at forgetting them before I added them to my kit!) I made the case from this pattern. Mine doesn't look as good as hers. :)
3. Gum
4. Band-aid
5. Little hair clip
6. Christmas tree brush to clean in between my braces
7. House key for when I am dropped off at home and no one is home
8. Granola bar. You never know when you might be hungry!
9. Wisp toothbrushes (these come with toothpaste already in the brush all you have to do is brush!)
10. Sunscreen lotion (I only keep this in here in the spring/summer and sometimes fall)
11. EOS lip balm in strawberry sorbet
12. My little kit/bag. It has other important things in it.
13. What I keep it all in. I have the pattern printed out but have no idea if it is online. If I make it again I will blog about it.

1. Hair tie
2. Bobby pins
3. Collapsable hiar brush with mirror. This isn't the best brush ever, but it does the job!
4. Disposable Christmas tree brushes
5. Hand sanatizer
6. Lotion. We got this one at a hotel once and I refilled it.
7. Chapstick. This is in the original flavor/scent. (The wrapper fell off!)
8. What I keep it all in. My mom got this in the mail one day. It is from Cosmeceutical Sciences Institute. I have no idea why we got this!

 These kits have been very useful to me and my friends and family. Sometimes someone will jokingly ask if anyone has something, and believe it or not, I have it! You can obviously customize this to your needs. And, yes, I do keep one thing in my smaller kit and a larger version in my larger kit. I probably don't need to, but I prefer the larger version so if it fits, I will take it with me. Especially since everything is pretty small! If you tend to forget something almost every time you go out, just keep it with you!  :-)

            What do you like to keep with you at all times?

April Recap

    Hi guys! Today's post is an April recap. I'm going to share bits and pieces of my month with you. Let's go!

Note:I did not take this photo

    Highs of the Month:

•  Rylan (my brother) turned 12!
•  I went to Mall of America twice! Once for a friend's birthday adventure and once for Rylan's birthday adventure.
• I had a sleepover with my best friends for my friend's birthday. (the same friend that had a MOA adventure.
• I finished co-op classes! Summer has begun!

    Lows of the Month:

• I got my wisdom teeth out. I guess this could be a high because now I don't have to deal with it. Plus, it went really really well!

    Favorites from This Month:

• Song: I had a lot of favorites, so I will pick this week's as my overall favorite. Holding Nothing Back by Jesus Culture.   Other favorites from the month: Beneath the Waters (I Will Rise) by Hillsong. Almost anything Hillsong Young and Free. (The link goes to their youtube channel.)
• Beverage/Food: Berry Peach smoothie from Caribou. These are almost the same constitency as an icee.

That's it! What were the highs and lows of your month?