I am thrilled to announce this awesome deal with Origami Owl!

Allie, is an independent consultant for Origami Owl!

Unless you have been hiding under a rock I’m guessing you’ve heard of Origami Owl and how fabulous and unique their jewelry is! If you haven’t heard of this company, I’m excited to share information about it with all of you!!

Origami Owl is a fun and fashionable jewelry company with a unique twist. Designers create one-of-a-kind personalized lockets choosing from over 500 charms, a variety of lockets and chains in different sizes and styles, and add ons such as dangles and engraved plates. Each locket is designed to tell your life story or you can create one for a family member or friend to celebrate a special event or life goal!

Allie is offering a discount for all my readers: 10% OFF total purchase!

Please visit www.allieross.origamiowl.com/shop and email your order to an.ross30@gmail.com  If you would like a catalog you can send an email to Allie.

The 10% discount code is good until August 31!

 Also, 10% of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
 

Also, please like Allie’s facebook page to stay updated with specials and new releases!

 www.facebook.com/allierossorigamiowl 

Such a unique gift idea for an expecting Momma…

Be sure to take advantage of the discount code while you can!  

If you have any questions, email Allie or leave a comment and I will pass it along to her!

 

As I was headed back to Philly via Greyhound this weekend, I encountered people from seemingly all different walks of life and it got me to thinking.

Sometimes I feel guilty complaining about things in my life.

There are others in the world who will go to sleep and wake up hungry. There are some battling deadly diseases. 

And what – I’m stressed because of exams. Or long distance, or what have you? 

Now, do I think my privileges and the good in my life should prevent me from being “allowed” to refer to my gripes as struggles or complain about them? No. I think I have the right to. But – and this is a big but- I think perspective is key.

You see, struggle and problems are all relative. They are, after all, experienced through each person’s unique perspective. So, sure, sometimes when I’m feeling stressed, I’ll cry and feel like it’s too much too handle. Or when I’m bratty, I’ll complain about not being able to already have the Chanel I want or be driven around by a chauffeur. But more often than not the latter complaints last seconds before I realize that it’s unimportant. That stress will always come and go. And that I’m blessed.

I actually acknowledge each and every one of my blessings on an almost, if not exactly, daily basis. I know what’s important in life, so when I am going through my emotional struggles, I realize them and cope with them and I try to become better following each one. I don’t feel guilty for having emotions but I do feel tinges of guilt when I think my world is ending because I can’t afford a penthouse in the city or when I didn’t score well on an exam. Which is when my perspective kicks in.

And I dream. I dream of the day – as unrealistic as it may be- where all of our gripes could be materialistic and not of necessity. Unfortunately, that’s not the case and probably never will be. Until then, I’ll try my very best to cut back on mine and think about and give back to those who need more.

During June and July of this summer I did much of nothing. Well, besides studying and working out to Rockin’ Body. After graduation I decided I had to get back into working out and eating healthy again. Being out of shape makes me pretty unhappy and -surprise, surprise!- I prefer to be happy. So I wore gym clothes basically every day of those two months as a motivator.

Here are pictures of me from August 2012 and July 2013:

Thank you for all of the birthday love! I had one of the best birthdays. I celebrated in Atlantic City, NJ alongside my family and girlfriends. It was all planned by my cousin (who’s more like my little sister), Trish. The people in my life are the best. I’m a lucky girl. 

It’s a little weird saying that it was one of my best birthdays knowing Timmy wasn’t physically present to help me celebrate. But we skyped; he spoiled me with beauty supplies that I wanted – straightener, curling wand and a hair serum (after 2 1/2 years of flowers, jewelry and electronics, necessities are a big win-win!); and he also surprised me with these, which were given to me in AC…

Tim’s thoughtfulness has tremendously helped our relationship remain strong through the years and special occasions spent apart. He’s always with me in my heart. Plus, yesterday was my {hopefully} last birthday spent apart from him… FOREVER.

Cheers to all of that!!!