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.
by Joey | Nov 3, 2014 | Throwback
So I had an emotional breakdown on Thursday. I can laugh about it now, but y’all. I try to give you a pretty basic idea of what it’s like to be a football wife. And I honestly do my very best to be as supportive as possible (and I think I do an okay job at that). But it is hard sometimes.
To be fair, we are nearing the end of the season. Which in general just means I am exhausted. You do something long enough and it starts to wear on you. I’m blaming that for the fact that I literally broke down in 16-year-old-boyfriend-just-dumped-you tears when J texted that he couldn’t make it home for dinner on Thursday night.
I’m used to not having him around. But I usually get one night. Thursdays used to be our jam, but this season they switched their schedule around a little bit. And since J is the Ops guy, all the other coaches get to go home to their lonely wives while he stays for another late night.
And sometimes I throw tantrums about that.
Apparently.
Just keeping it real, y’all.
He took me to Hardees when he got home that night so all is forgiven. I kid (not about the Hardees, I never kid about Hardees). But about the all is forgiven part. Because in reality there isn’t anything to forgive. This is our life. This is football. It didn’t matter though. He still apologized and we compromised to find a way to survive the remainder of the season. And we got to have a steak lunch together on Friday. So in the end it was all okay. And then we lost on Saturday. By 4 points. In the last 2 minutes of the game. Ah. The roller coaster that is This Football Life.
Okay! And now to switch gears. I’m hosting a 31 Bags catalog party this week. There are lots of great options for Christmas gifts, so be sure to take a look and share with your friends! SHOP THE PARTY HERE!
Also, be sure to check out
yesterday’s post for a fun new Sunday link-up that’s launching this coming Sunday!
by Joey | Oct 31, 2014 | Throwback
**If you know me at all, you know I hate halloween. So I’m choosing to ignore it completely.**
**Happy 30th Birthday to the sweet
Lauren**
I thought since we’re about to dive into much cooler temperatures (thank you, NC, for allowing Fall to finally arrive) that it would be a great time to share my favorite fall polishes!
You have no idea how freaking hard it was to narrow it down to just a few. Or maybe you do. If you know me at all, you know how ridiculous my nail polish collection is. To say this was a project would be an understatement.
Either way, I finally did it. And now that I did, I’m realizing that two of the colors (now that I have them side by side) are freaking close…so you probably only need one of the two, but whatever. Just go with it people.
1. Wet n Wild Megalast in Disturbia.
2. Wet n Wild Megalast (Fall 2014 Limited Edition) Careful, it’s Vine-tage
3. Wet n Wild Megalast (fall 2014 Limited Edition) Echo Dark
4. Essie Chinchilly
5. Essie Merino Cool
6. OPI Over Exposed in South Beach
Watch the video that goes along with this post here:
by Joey | Oct 30, 2014 | Throwback
>>Whenever I find a new (to me) youtuber, I fall down a rabbit hole of zero productivity. How I’ve managed to accomplish anything (never mind everything) since having found Colleen & Josh, I’ll never know. I’m obsessed, and it’s a real problem. They’re just so friggin’ weird, and I love it. I like weird.
>> I really hope this works. This is what evenings are like in my house. J is imitating
THIS video (YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT), and that was what was making me laugh so hard I was crying in Starbucks yesterday. Man. That husband of mine sure can make me laugh on the reg! Sorry for the voice, I was laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe. And yes, we banter like that on the reg.
>> I tweaked my foot/ankle during my run on Tuesday and I’m being a big baby about it. It’s definitely just sore–pretty sure it’s muscular, but it’s super annoying. Just painful enough that it’s irritating. Edited to add: yeah, no. Now I’m fairly certain it’s a pinched nerve. So that’s cool. hashtag: ouch.
>> I’m having a
blast with the
youtube thing, people! If you haven’t visited or subscribed yet, you really should! For now, I’ll have new videos on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
>> I’ll be hosting a 31 bag catalog party next week! It’s all online, and I’ll have all the details for you on Monday! I’ll feature some of the best holiday picks as a gift guide for your mom, sister, girlfriend, coworker, etc etc! Be sure to check in for that! It’ll be lots of fun!
>> My head is still a messy place right now, but you guys. I can’t even begin to explain to you how full my heart feels. I appreciate your understanding with my vague-ness, and your support means so dang much. I swear that sometimes I really think I couldn’t do this thing called life without y’all. So consider yourself awkwardly hugged through the internet.
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by Joey | Oct 29, 2014 | Throwback
This year has been about definition. Redefining, actually. From the moment I walked across that stage in 2008, I’ve just been wandering around aimlessly.
I’d lost my label. And I know I’m not alone in that feeling. When student is stripped from our name tag, we’re all left a little lost.
After last year (you know, the year that literally kicked my ass), I decided I was done. I didn’t like how things were going. I had a moment when things got so scary last year that I promised myself that if I were given a second chance, I’d do things differently. I’d be the me I wanted to be.
So 2014 came, and I took off running.
I set goals. I put my dreams down on paper and didn’t entertain the idea of them not happening. I was on the phone with a friend one evening and literally said I’m not even scared that it isn’t going to happen. I won’t let that happen. I just won’t stop until it does.
I’ll admit, I’ve never worked harder than I have this year. I’m not even just talking about the writing, I’m talking about it all. Running, learning to drive stick, facing my fears. I tend to try and then give up. Failing wasn’t an option.
The thing with giving up is this. It wouldn’t matter to anyone else. I wanted it. And if I gave up, I’d only be disappointing myself. I’d be left in the place I was when 2013 came to a close.
I was terrified of being the same person. I would actually get sick at the idea of being in the same place forever. I’d been in that limbo for too many years already. That place of wanting something but never having it.
I blamed the world. I saw people get the things I wanted and I’d actually hate them for it. Overnight success, it seemed. And then one day it just dawned on me.
I would throw myself into all of it. I’d commit 100% and just keep plowing forward. And when one thing was crossed off the list, I’d add another.
I’ve never felt like this before. Like I’m exactly the person I want to be. Like I’m doing exactly what I want to be doing. Like I can do the things I want to do. And you know what? You can too!
This year, I redefined myself.
