It's Finally Friday.

Well Friday we met again, and I am grateful you have finally arrived. I am so looking forward to this weekend, I can hardly stand myself. By this time next week, I will be waking up for a weekend full of birthday fun in Vegas! I decided to link up with Five on Friday this week!

It's this easy.....

[1]  You blog about 5 things..... things that you're loving, things that are on your mind, etc.

Really, any five things.

[2]  Grab the "Five on Friday button / logo below so you can link back here.
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[3] Join the link-up at the end of this post so you're a part of the blog hop and others can stop by and say hello!

[ONE] I am excited that I have a nail appointment today, my nails are so outgrown its kind of a sad sight to see. I am very excited for what I am going to do today too! My favorite colors lately… turquoise, white, and pink/coral.!

[TWO] So, I have been on this horrible Mac ‘N’ Cheese kick this week. Yeah, you heard me right, Mac ‘N’ Cheese. Well anyways, I found this recipe via Pinterest and I believe that I am just going to have to try it this weekend. Probably on Sunday,, since I have plans tonight and tomorrow.

[THREE] August is filled with birthdays here at work, and of course I always make a special treat for the birthday girl/boy. Well the 21^st will be Gretchen’s birthday,, and I won’t even tell you how old she is cause its old. Haha! Love you Gretch. Well I found this recipe via Pinterest, yeah obsession. Sounds delish, looks delish, its chocolate, and cookies, I’m sold!

[FOUR] Summer weather will soon be coming to a close within the next few months.. Which means I only have a few months to stock up on some new fall fashions. I love the new grunge look; skinny jeans, oversized shirts, cardigans, and a scarf. Not to mention, the military inspired looks for fall = love! Anyways, I better be saving me money, I need a shopping trip.!

[FIVE] Now that August is half over with, I am excited to dive into my next project. A baby shower for my friend Erin, I am so excited to get all creative and throw an adorable shower if I may say so myself. Vintage/Outdoors is what we are kind of going for, with a color palette of purple, olive, brown, and cream.

Words of Wisdom : Courage

Courage: the ability and willingness to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Physical courage is the courage in the face of physical pain, hardship, death, or threat of death, while moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal, or discouragement.

Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman’s book Character Strengths and Virtues, defines that there are 6 key virtues that defines a human’s strength; Knowledge and Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence. Courage is broken down into 4 main categories;  Bravery, Perseverance, Honesty, and Zest.

Bravery: the ability to stand up for what is right in difficult situations. Perseverance: the ability to seek a goal in spite of obstacles. Honesty: simply telling the truth. Zest: (or vitality) is the feeling of being alive, full of zest, and displaying enthusiasm.

In my eyes courage can be such a difficult thing to confront when you are faced with it. The ability to stand up for yourself, your beliefs, your family, or whatever it may be; can be such a difficult situation. I have come to the realization in my life, that in the past I rarely stood up for myself when I really wanted to please someone. I let my own feelings sit to the side and I became someone who I didn’t want to be; all because I didn’t have the courage to kick something in the butt at the very beginning. Looking back now, I wish I would have been strong enough to believe in myself and stand my ground. In the end it would of only helped me, put me in a place where I was happy with the decisions I made.

I have made a decision with myself; to have the courage to stand my ground and never back down. Backing down doesn’t mean that I will never come to agreement with someone, and compromise; but it means that I will let my voice be heard. I believe if we all did that, we would all be so much happier.

Bucket List.

Places I want to Visit.!
I have this special spot in my heart for travelling. For as long as I can remember, we have always travelled right along side of my parents. My dad is the type though, when he finds a spot he loves, he visits it over and over again. I have always wanted to see the world. Look at the ways that people around this world live. It intrigues me so much! So I threw together a little bucket list (I guess you could call it) of the places I want to visit. I am sure there will be more added.

 

 

1)      Africa: Safari Tour

2)      Alaska

3)      Barcelona, Spain

4)      Boston: in the fall

5)      Caribbean Islands;

Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Antigua,

Barbados, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos

6)      Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

7)      Emerald Isle, Ireland

8)      England

9)      Greece

10)   Italy;

Rome, Venice, Monaco,

Milan, Naples, Florence

11)   New Zealand

12)   Paris, France

13)   Rio, Brazil

14)   Scotland

15)   Yellow Stone National Park

Weekend Shenanigans

Good Morning Everyone.!

I hope you all had a splendid weekend!

Mine was filled with friends and fun (:

1) Decided it was time for a new Selfie on Saturday

2) Watched the Meteor Shower with friends on Saturday night

3) Dinner at Iggy's before Meet the Miller and the Meteor Shower

4) The Lake Crew on Sunday. Wow, it was a beautiful day.

5) Mitch and Levi trying a handstand on Sunday.

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I should of kept my mouth shut.

10 things you shouldn’t know about me, but I’m going to tell you.

1)      I have a love/hate relationship with surprises.

2)      Since I have moved back from ND, I realized my “Trucker Mouth” is worse than I thought.

 

3)      I have OCD about a few things, and it just bugs the hell out of me if you try and change it.

4)      I hate to shower. Not because I hate the shower itself, I hate having to do my hair after.

5)      People tell me I should go to Hair School. I hate the thought of having to do someone’s hair a different way then I think it should be done. Again, OCD problem.

6)      I have read my favorite book so many times that it has officially fallen apart and is currently taped together.

7)      I can’t seem to let certain things go. I hate that about myself.

8)      Halloween is my favorite Holiday. Dressing up is Awesome.. I want to have a massive masquerade ball one day.

9)      The list of places I want to visit is so long, I know I will never be able to visit all of them.

 

10)   I only am a fully open book to a few people in my life. I have a huge trust problem after the last 5/6 years.

Beach Getaway.

So I really liked the June Blogging Challenge that I participated in. Helped with writers block and gave me some new ideas. Well I want to participate in a different challenge, but this time I am just going to incorporate it into different days that I usually don’t have my own personal blogging idea. So here goes the first day..

Favorite Beach: Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica

My family and I have been visiting Costa Rica for many years, and I have just fallen in love with this beach. I love that the sand is dense and almost dark. I love that the beach goes could care less about what you are doing, and just having fun. I love that the view is just breath taking. I love the waitresses/waiters that come from the local beach side restaurants and take your order. It is just a beautiful and peaceful place to be.

Friday's Letters

 

Dear Friday: We have met again. This time it seemed that you crept up on me. I feel like I have so much to do, and not enough time to accomplish it. But Friday does mean one things, time to link up with Ashley at The Sweet Season. Dear Parentals: While you are away, I will promise that the kids will play. No worries though, we promise to be safe.! Dear Friends: I am so lucky to have all of you in my life. In time when I am at my all time low, I am so happy to have each of you life me right back up. Dear Kati: This week you reached 18 months, and I think it is amazing. You are such an inspiration. I am so happy to be able to call you my best friend.! PS just wait till your 2 yr mark hits, you’re going to love what I have planned out for you! Just saying.. Dear Money:  I wish you really did grow on trees, cause I need some more of you right now. Just when I think I am in a good place, something comes up and drains another 1,000.00 right out of my budget. Ugh.!!! Dear Outfit:  I am so mad that I mistaken the black in my dress for navy, and now I look like a damn fool. Work please be over quick, I need to fix this mess. Dear Readers: Have a Fabulous weekend.. Until Then; Much Love, Kenzie.



Playing A Lil Catch Up!

Hello Readers/Followers,

I am sorry for being MIA so much on the blog lately. I have had such a crazy schedule with trying to send my parents off to Costa Rica that I haven’t had any time to myself. Therefore I don’t have time to do all the blogging that I would like. I will be playing a little catch up today. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will all be featured in one post. I will apologize in advance for the length of it,, it may be long.

Tuesday: Talk on The Block

The Bachelorette

That’s right it was the Finale, and Des is Engaged; too CHRIS!

Personally I think it is the best decision. Even though I liked Brooks, I don’t think he was as far along in the journey of their relationship as Des was. Chris is everything that Des has been wanting the entire season. I think Chris will make Des happy forever! Happy Engagement to Des and Chris!

 Dunn Dunn… and the Big News.. Ladies and Gents.

The Next Bachelor… Juan Pablo.!

Where can I sign up,,? Can you say yummy?!

Wednesday: Words of Wisdom

I have learned so much about myself in such a short period of time this past 6 months. I know that I should always stand up for myself, my beliefs, and my future. I should stand strong in my own shoes, because I should be comfortable enough to be who I am; at all times. I never want to try and be someone else, just because that is what someone else expects of me. I am myself for a reason; uniqueness is beauty in every form.

Thursday: Throwing it Back.

 Lake Days with My Bestie!

p.s. I have to give a shout out to Kati. I am so very proud of this girl right here! She has reached her 18 month mark of sobriety, and it is an amazing accomplishment. She is such an inspiration to me! Such a strong and beautiful young woman she is.!

Weekend Shenanigans

I spent the weekend in Salt Lake for Melanie's wedding.

A weekend with family and friends,

means lots of fun memories.

1) Kristin & I at dinner on Tuesday at Sakura for Brooks' Birthday.

2) Kristin & I, with friends went shooting Thursday night

3) Drive to SLC on Friday. Stopped in Beaver, UT to get Cheese & Ice Cream.!

4) Melanie & David Say "I Do" on Saturday

5) Mickey Mouse waffles for Saturday Breakfast. Torie is obsessed

6) Levi flagged down the Ice Cream "van" on Friday night

7) Sunday Family Fun Day

8) The two were bored shopping for a birthday dress,, so this was their entertainment.

Panty Hose from Charlotte Ruse.

9) Photo Book in Urban Outfitters at The Gateway Mall.

Throw Back Thursday

Throw Back Thursday: Back to the days where things were always a little on the easier side.

High School Days:

I can say this, "I wouldn't want to go back, but I do miss the carefree days sometimes."

p.s. can everyone believe that it is august already.

august is a good month though; birthday month celebrations.!

let them begin(:

much love, kenzie.