January Goals

I know that we are 9 days into January already, but I have decided to try to use monthly goals as a way to get things done this year. I know we all love making resolutions, goals, and dreaming about what all we can get done and plan in a new year and so I am going to use monthly goals to my advantage to try to accomplish things.

I tend to do a lot better when I don't put too many things on my goal list for each month, so we are going to start out on the shorter side for January and see how much we get done! And some of these may be coming from my 101 in 1001 Challenge. If you haven't seen that post yet, click here. You can also look back a my first 101 in 1001 Challenge here.

January Goals: 

- Read one book

- Memorize one verse of scripture

- Try to prioritize morning quiet time

- Blog at least twice a week

- Figure out a plan for my handlettering 

- Work on updating my blog design

What are your goals for January? How do you work on getting your goals accomplished?

The Blogtember Challenge: Days 15, 16, 17

Happy first day of Fall!! Today I am catching up on the posts I haven't gotten completed. I will have two posts of catch-ups. Btw, I'm SO excited that we can finally say its FALL! Now if the weather here in Kentucky would just realize that is fall and not be so hot. But let's move onto the posts...

Thursday, Sept. 15- What is the craziest adventure you've ever been on?

To be honest, I really don't feel like I've been on a crazy adventure. I am a pretty cautious person, and prefer to stay in my bubble of this comfortable life I have. It's kind of sad that I don't have a crazy adventure to share with you all. But I would love to do something spontaneous, that even surprises me in the future. It is my goal/hope in my life to go out and do something I've never done before, to grow myself and become more courageous and confident as a person. 

What's the craziest adventure that you've been on? 

Or what adventure is currently waiting you?!

Friday, Sept. 16- How do you de-stress/take care of yourself?

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When I think of de-stressing, I think of myself as just relaxing. I like to listen to music, drink sweet tea, and just stop and think. It's definitely something that I'm trying to involve more in my life because it can be common for me to let the stress overtake me. De-stressing is so important. When taking the time to de-stress you're able to realize how you're blessed in this life and what exactly the Lord has given you, to be able to Praise Him. I love praying in my journal. I like the opportunity to look back and see how the Lord answered prayers, or maybe even didn't answer prayers and how I grew from the experiences I went through. So basically, I love to relax to music and prayer.
How do you de-stress?! What are your favorite things to help relax you??

Saturday, Sept. 17- Vlog!

I wasn't able to complete this on this specific day because I was laying on the couch with a head cold... which I still have some of almost a week later. I do want to try and complete a vlog before the end of The Blogtember Challenge, though, so I will try my best to and will post it here! Someone hold me accountable to that?! (Anyone else nervous/anxious to put themselves out there through video???)

Thanks for sticking with me through my blog post catch-ups. Its a goal for September to complete the entire Challenge, and I would love to show myself that I am capable of doing so!

If you're doing The Blogtember Challenge, how do you keep up with the posts??

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 11- Favorite Instagrammers!

Happy Sunday! First off, I want to send my prayers to anyone who may be having a difficult time with 9/11 today. I cannot believe that that was fifteen years ago. It's definitely something that brings us all together here in the United States. I urge you to enjoy time alone with the Lord today and praise Him for all that He has given you/done in your life!

Sunday, Sept. 11: Round up of your favorite Instagrammers! Who should we follow?

Let me just say that I LOVE INSTAGRAM! I am not a Twitter person, tried that and I'm really not a Facebook person except for the times when I want to see/post multiple pictures. So this post today is right up my alley, and I have quite a few people to share with y'all!! 

These instagrammers that I am going to mention are typically bloggers as well! They definitely inspire me and make me want to be more adventurous, spiritual, a better woman, a better wife, make me want to have kids, etc. etc. I love seeing what they share on a daily basis. The first three ladies that I am mentioning have all started their own business, and its definitely something I aspire to do and have on my goal list in my life!

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Nicole Cole- Nicole and her husband have a photography/video productions business called 314 Productions. If I lived closer to her, I would have definitely used them for my wedding and for all future things. They also are adopting a baby and are pregnant with one! I just have always learned so much about the Lord from Nicole, and the way she lives her life is so pure and centered for the Lord. Definitely go check her out, your heart will thank you! 

Instagrams: @nicolevcole & @314productions

Websites: http://www.nicolevcole.com/ 

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Gretchen Saffles- Founder of Life Lived Beautifully. She is amazing! She is so inspiring and just wants to pour Jesus' love into everyone around her. She is always pouring scripture out to her readers and followers. Such a blessing in my life, and truly inspiring for me. I would love to one day write up a devotional like she has done for us ladies! Please, please go check her out and her items that she works so hard and puts so much love and Jesus into. 

Instagrams: @gretchensaffles & @lifelivedbeautifully

Website: http://lifelivedbeautifully.com/ 

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Rachel Cox- Rachel blogs and also has become a BeachBody Coach. I love her as a coach because she wants to share Jesus through her business and coaching. She wants ladies to learn to glorify the Lord through their health/fitness. So inspiring and good for our souls! Please go check her out. 

Instagrams: @mrsrachelcox & @wholeandfree_

Website: http://www.wholeandfree.com/ & http://www.ohsimplejoys.com/#welcome

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Bailey- Well who wouldn't love Bailey? She's planned out this Blogtember Challenge for us and I'm loving it! She is so creative and makes me want to get my creative juices flowing. Bailey just seems like such a fun person, and now she's a teacher (Go Teachers! Elementary Ed Teacher right here!) She also seems so devoted and motivated to things that she works on. She just is someone who I am always so excited to see her Instagram/Blog posts.

Instagram: @lovebaileyjean

Website: http://www.braveloveblog.com/

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Ashlyn Carter- I found her somehow on YouTube. She is a mom of three and makes videos about pretty much anything. She loves the Lord and is so open and honest with her viewers about how she is feeling and what the Lord is teaching/showing her during this time in her life. 

Instagram: @ashlyncarter

Youtube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbLMnnPUQMhK8lbl-F6rcKg

Hopefully I shared someone new to you all, but these girls are so awesome they may already be on your list!

Who are your favorite instagrammers?! 

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 1- Introduce Yourself!

Good afternoon friends! I am excited to complete the Blogtember Challenge hosted by Bailey over at Love Bailey Jean for the 2nd time! I did it for the first time in 2014, but didn't even complete it so thats my goal for this year!!

Thursday, September 1: Introduce yourself however you like!

My name is Danielle! I started my blog, Simply Faithful, in July of 2013. I had gotten into reading different blogs and wanted to start my own journey in the blogging community. I've definitely been off and on from blogging, but am so excited to use this Blogtember Challenge to get back into blogging and hopefully make some friends through it! 

I'm twenty-three and graduated with an Elementary Education degree from the University of Kentucky - GO CATS! After graduation I married my high school sweetheart (we didn't go to high school together, but if you want to read more of our story go here, which is funny cause I posted it during Blogtember Challenge). Our anniversary is June 26th, 2015. I've been posting pictures from our sweet wedding day - getting ready, first look, ceremony, & reception - if you all could like to see those! 

Last week we got a puppy! His name is Tucker and he has definitely stolen my heart in a matter of days. He's the sweetest, most calm 4 month old pup I've ever met. I couldn't see my home without him now!! 

I lead a pretty simple life. I definitely an introvert and need time to myself. I love our Lord and have had been growing even closer to Him summer with relying and trusting Him. I haven't found a teaching job yet and am very discouraged, but I have had to realize that Our Lord has an even better plan than I can make up, and it'll all happen in his timing! 

I thought I would also add in some of my favorite things:

Pepsi or Coke? Neither, I hate soda, never have like it. Give me all the Sweet Tea!! 

Yellow or Purple? Purple

Pen or Pencil? Pen.. my collection is bad! #teacherprobz

Cookies or Cake? Cookies

Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset! My phone is filled with sunset pictures. They're gorgeous in KY!

Pizza or Spaghetti? Spaghetti

Halloween or Christmas? Christmas

Winter or Summer? Winter, I hate the heat and to be honest sweating... eww

Night or Morning? Night

Dresses or Skirts? Pants please.

Ketchup or Mustard? Ketchup! Especially Whataburgers Spicy Ketchup *Insert licking the lips emoji.

Baseball or Basketball? Basketball all the way! I'm a Kentucky fan. 

Washing Dishes or Doing Laundry? Laundry

Boots or Sandals? I love both! 

Picky Eater or Adventurous? I love trying to foods and restaurants!

That pretty much sums up me, I could probably go on forever but y'all will learn more about me during this month! Let me know if we have anything in common, I'd love to meet some of you all and grow in this blogging community. I can't wait to share more with you all and see where Blogtember takes each of us.