by Joey | Nov 9, 2014 | Throwback
They tell us from the time we’re young
to hide the things we don’t like about ourselves
inside ourselves
I know I’m not the only one
who’s spent so long
attempting to be someone else
Well.
I’m over it.
-Mary Lambert
Isn’t that the truth, though? I used to hate the fact that I looked different. I always felt out of place with my pointy noise, squinty eyes and yellow skin. I used to get picked on all the time. People would call me Asian, like that was an insult.
I used to get bullied about it so much that once I asked my mom if I was from Japan. I used to lay in bed and worry at night that I’d been adopted. All of those things: being adopted, being Asian, those are not bad things, but those kids made me really feel like they were. For the record, I am not Asian. And I was not adopted. But it didn’t matter. In their eyes I was all of those things, and they saw me as less than them.
But you know what? There is nothing wrong with looking different. While I longed to look like everyone else, there aren’t a lot of people out there with my heritage combination. And that’s kind of cool. There are a few ways to look at something like that. Either I look different, or I just look
like Joey.
Today’s high quality iPhone selfie is brought to you by tired eyes after a long day of football and work.
NEW VIDEO ALERT:
by Joey | Nov 7, 2014 | Throwback
- My evening writing session. It’s honestly my favorite part of each day. The other night I introduced wine to the party. It’s working out well.
- Favorite Snack: pretzels dipped in ranch. Don’t judge me for my weirdness.
- I need to rework my running schedule now that it’s dark so freaking early. ::insert wailing emoji here:: Since I haven’t been able to run the last few days, I’ve been doing the 30 Day Shred. Y’all. I hate Jillian Michaels. HATE HER. Okay, that might be harsh, she’s probably a lovely person. But her personality in the DVD makes me want to throw one of my weights at her. Also? A couple MEANS TWO! You can’t say “just a couple more” and then expect me to continue for 6 more reps! JUST SAYIN’! ::end rant::
by Joey | Nov 6, 2014 | Throwback
I forgot to add my own button.
Clearly I’ve got my shit together.
>> The freak out over the red cups. Y’all. Y’ALL. I’m all for getting excited over things. I get excited over everything. I just don’t get this one. It’s a cup. With the same coffee in it. That you’re going to throw away. Is it a “yay it’s the holiday season” thing? Because if so then I TOTALLY get that. But if it’s about the actual cups, then I’m lost.
>> I am in a cooking/food slump. What are some of your favorite easy weekday meals? I don’t do recipes with a ton of steps. The easier the better. Crockpot or throw crap into one dish and toss in the oven meals are the best.
>> I’ve been writing again, and it feels so good! Sometimes, for me, writing is like swimming through mud. But lately (gosh I hope I don’t jinx myself) it’s been coming pretty naturally. For the first time ever in my life, I’ve been writing at night. Before I even realize it, I’ll reach my word goal for the day! Maybe just switching up the hour in which I write made all the difference! Hashtag: let’s hope!
>> Don’t forget about Selfie Sunday! The inaugural link up is this coming Sunday! Pretty much anything goes to link up–anything that’s important TO YOU. Anything that makes YOU YOU.
Find the button code
HERE!
>> “Whatever journey you’re on, know this. There IS light at the end of the tunnel. Heck, there’s light in the middle of the tunnel. Just set your feet on the path and take that first step. You’ll be surrounded in light in no time.” The wise Mrs. Hargrave said this in her post yesterday. And while we’re on different paths, this brought me to tears. It was exactly what I needed to hear when everything feels so out of sorts and unsettled.
>> The other night we were laying in bed and I was telling J that I saw Tater but didn’t get his number. J was all “why would you need Tater’s number?” Tater is the football equipment manager. “Oh! No! I meant Cornbread.” Y’all. I can’t make this shit up. I did finally get Cornbread’s number, and this is the text conversation that ensued when I shared the contact with J. (I don’t know why the exposure is all weird, but you get the point).
We make really good adults.
>> The other night, I put my glasses on and was SO DISAPPOINTED. There was a scratch RIGHT in my line of vision in the lens. I went to bed and forgot about it. The next morning I woke up to an offer from a glasses company offering me a free pair of glasses in exchange for a blog post (coming soon). This blogging thing really doesn’t suck! Perfect timing! ha! (For the record, I called my eye doctor and they’re actually going to replace my lenses for free–but hey! It’s never a bad idea to have two pairs of glasses)!
Now it’s your turn!! There are NO RULES so everyone should link up!
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by Joey | Nov 5, 2014 | Throwback
Hi Friends!
Christmas is RIGHT around the corner…
HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?
So I thought today I’d share with you my FAVORITE picks
UNDER $50
from 31 Bags!
I am a BAG LADY!
So I thought it only fitting to host a catalog party
because…duh.
**The Flat Iron Fold Over! With all the traveling most of us do for the holidays, this is perfect! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to pack my crap up immediately after straightening or curling my hair, and I slow the hubs down because I have to wait for it to cool. Problem. Solved!
**Zip-Top Organizing Utility Tote! No, I don’t have a baby. And while this would be an amazing diaper bag (for all you new or new-to-be mommies out there) this is also an amazing universal tote! For someone like me who often packs up my office and works at a coffee shop, this would be great for my computer, my notes AND all the thirty billion pens and highlighters I have to have at all times. This would also be a great gift for a student or gym rat!
**The Vary You Wristlet! This might be my favorite product. If you’re anything like me and switch bags out constantly this would be the perfect item to have all your essentials in as you move from bag to bag! It would also be a great gift for a student!
**Oh-Snap Bin! You’re probably thinking…uh, Joey? Two words for you people. MAKEUP BRUSHES! This would also be great for markers at a kid’s craft table or a perfect little addition to your side table in the living room to keep all the remotes in!
**Hang Up Home Organizer! This is PERFECT for a dorm room or home office! And I’m totally swooning over the Citrus Medallion print!!
**Timeless Beauty Bag! I used to have something similar to this and actually installed a hook in my bathroom in college–I kept all my makeup in it (to keep it off the vanity) AND that way when I’d head out of town for the weekend (because you know I went home almost every weekend) all I had to do was fold it up! I never had to worry that I left an important makeup item behind!
**Timeless Memory Pouches! For all you gym rats out there, this is PERFECT to store your shoes in! For just $5 you get both the larger bag and the baby bag! This is also great if you have a kid in dance or cheerleading or or or!!
If you see something that you like or you’d like to get as a gift
be sure to place your order
HERE!
You can browse the rest of the catalog there as well!
The party is open until November 14th, and all orders will be shipped after that!
So you’ll definitely have everything in time for the holidays!
I really hope you’ll join in on the fun!
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HERE FOR MY BEUATY MONTHLY FAVORITES VIDEO!
by Joey | Nov 4, 2014 | Throwback
When we were first married, I bought a $20 waffle iron at someplace like dollar general or big lots. It was just a random decision fueled by some kind of thought like Oh, we’re married now. We should own a waffle iron.
Apparently these are the thoughts that go through my mind.
One weekend, I made waffles. And they were awesome. I used the waffle recipe on the side of the bisquick box. They were golden and buttery and fluffy and oh my gosh so good.
These poor quality photos literally have nothing to do with this story except that this was our kitchen our first year. And that’s me attempting to look all cute and wifely making banana bread.
I’m not exactly sure how this came to be, but before I knew it, I was making massive batches of waffles every single week and freezing them. I would eat two waffles every morning before work while watching Boy Meets World. Who says just because you’re married you have to be a grown up? Obviously I wasn’t subscribing to that theory at all!
And I wonder why I was at my heaviest our first year.
It had to be that.
Or the fact that I worked in a cupcakery.
Whatever.
Imagine my surprise when one morning, the waffle iron just gave up. Y’all. It got worn out. Who, may I ask, do you know that’s ever worn out a waffle iron?
Well now you all have an answer to that question.
This girl.
Like quitting an addiction, it might have been a good thing in the end, the waffle iron meeting it’s untimely demise. Hi, my name is Joey and it’s been over 3 years since I’ve made a waffle.
And then this showed up on Saturday.
From my MIL.
It’s a good thing we don’t have milk in the house.
