Happies & Crappies

Crappies

- Let's see....NOTHING.

Happies

- This past weekend was fabulous!

- If you don't follow me on Instagram, you should because I'm posting clothes you can buy. My question for people that sell their clothes: how to you keep shipping prices in mind when setting final prices to sell something at? Flat rate priority mail shipping is around $5.60 so I would think you set it higher than that so you're actually earning money? This is when I wish I had an iPhone or iPad so I could use Poshmark & make everyone's life easier!

- Thanks to Kaitlyn from Wifessionals and her awesome tutorial, I now have a set of social media icons on my sidebar that match my design!

- Expect a new URL in the next week or so. http://www.sweetsilverliningblog.com (Thanks to Sam for help with that!). Anyone know if I have to claim the new URL and start my Bloglovin followers over again? Or do I just post another Bloglovin link in a post & contact Bloglovin support?

- It's been in the 70's, 80's, & 90's all week. Finally!

- I got paid. Finally!

- I bought a Smart TV with a bunch of my gift card winnings from Target. Best purchase ever. Now I can watch Netflix without dragging my computer to bed with me :)

- My high school, Lourdes, is moving to a brand new school that they built next school year. Their having an open house for people to tour the new school on Sunday. Apparently it is gorgeous. Expect pictures.

And the best of all...

- I get to see my Nursing class get pinned on Saturday morning!!! I'm meeting up with my fellow December grads & we're sitting together and supporting our class. I probably say this once a week, but I am so proud of our class & all we've accomplished. It took a lot of hard work to get to this point & I can't believe we're all finished! It's definitely doing to be bittersweet. Happy to be seeing all of us together again. Sad because this is probably the last time we'll all be together in one place.

Nurses/Nursing Students Needed!

 

I knew it would eventually come to this, but I have no one lined up for Notes on Nursing for the next few weeks! 

If you're a nurse or a nursing student or you know one that would be willing to participate, please leave a comment below or e-mail me by clicking the mail button in the sidebar.

Until I get more people lined up to be featured, there will be no Notes on Nursing on Thursdays!

On a different nursing note, I am BEYOND EXCITED to see all my classmates get pinned on Saturday. And I can't wait to see everyone again, even if it is only for a few hours!!!

And I am BEYOND NERVOUS for my interview next week. I really want this job!

 

Blogger vs. Non-blogger Thinking

I'm probably not alone in this, but - do you ever think that bloggers have there own way of life/thinking that is completely opposite of non-bloggers?

Therefore I give you the following situations that separates the distinct breed of bloggers versus non-bloggers:

Food

Non-blogger: Oh, my gosh! Yum! I'm going to devour this delicious food right now! I'm starving!

Blogger: Oh, my gosh! Yum! I can't wait to dig right...crap! I forgot to Instagram it before I started eating! *snap snap*

Clothes

Non-blogger: Man, I feel gross today. Sweats & a t-shirt it is!

Blogger: Man, I feel gross today. But it's Wednesday, I need to look presentable for my WIWW post.

Relationships

Non-blogger: I hope this guy doesn't think I'm a weirdo...

Blogger: I hope this guy doesn't mind if I blog about him tomorrow...

Coffee

Non-blogger: I think I'll just throw a K-Cup in the Keurig today & fill up this mug I got from Grandma last Valentine's Day.

Blogger: "I'll take a Venti Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Iced Latte, no whip". I can't wait to Instagram a picture with my Starbucks, new manicure, mint skinny jeans, and flats.

 

As if it isn't obvious from these photos, I have a coffee problem...

Crafting

Non-blogger: This looks pretty cool. I should try this sometime. That reminds me: I need to pick up some Scotch tape at the store tomorrow.

Blogger: This looks pretty cool. And it would make a great DIY post for next week! I need to restock my Washi tape collection, as well.

Painting nails

Non-blogger: Cool, this NYC nail polish is only $0.99. And I love the color.

Blogger: I love this $7.99 Essie nail polish. Mint Candy Apple is my favorite!

 

P.S.: I am in no way making fun of any specific blogger. In fact, most of these blogger thoughts are making fun of myself, if I'm being honest....probably why I could find so many of my own pictures to go along with each thought :)

This is Country Music & We Do.

About 2 1/2 weeks ago, I heard the sad news of the passing of George Jones. I was shocked when I first heard it.

"The greatest voice to ever grace country music will never die. Jones has a place in every heart that ever loved any kind of music." - Garth Brooks

"He had a voice that was truth, raw, & unfiltered. You can't get any realer, any more tortured, or any more alive. No one can do what George Jones does and that's why, 50 years later, he still stands out as one of the greatest singers in any genre of all time." - Kenny Chesney

People were shocked when Michael Jackson died? George Jones was the Michael Jackson of Country Music. His music will live on in country music fans. He is one of the legends who I love listening to.

 

I'm always reminded how proud I am to be a country music fan. 

"True country music is honesty, sincerity, & real life to the hilt." - Garth Brooks

"Country music has become the music that best represents the reality of American life." - Brad Paisley

 

"Country music is the people's music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are." - Faith Hill

"The great thing about country fans is that, when you say fans, I don't even mean mine. You guys are loyal to everyone in this room. It's the most amazing, loyal fan base in the world." - Brad Paisley

 If you're a country music fan, I urge you to, sometime in your life, go down to Nashville & attend a show at the Opry. It's really something you have to experience. There's nothing like it &, if you can, take a tour as well. The history behind the Opry and country music is so rich & being there just makes you so proud of everything country music has accomplished. Also, go see the Ryman: where the Opry started. It's amazing to see all the historical pieces and the building itself is beautiful.

Mother's Day Weekend

This past weekend was fantastic. With the exception of it being only 50 degrees or so on Saturday & Sunday!

I'll spare you Friday because I don't think I really did anything.

Saturday

I had a (much needed) hair appointment at 9am on Saturday. I hadn't got my hair foiled since the end of November & hadn't had it cut since July or August. See? Told ya it was much needed! I got blonde and copper foils and got probably 3-4ish inches cut off the bottom. I love it!

Saturday afternoon was my cousin Stephanie's baby shower. As I said before, she's having a girl in July & I cannot wait! So many cute presents & games - and LOTS of PINK!

 

Steph's so cute pregnant. She's one of those who is small to begin with, so she's all baby!

That night, Hannah, my aunt, my mom, & I all went out for dinner & drinks.

Don't you all love how, for the most part, the only time you get pictures on here, it's from Instagram?

Sunday

Sunday morning, we went & got our BOGO Caribou! I got their new Biscotti Mocha Cooler. So delicious! It has a kind of Macadamia Nut flavor to it and there's crushed chocolate biscotti on top. Mmmmm.

Hannah, my mom, & I then went shopping to the consignment shop Clothes Mentor. I got two cute flow-y type shirts. One of them I actually almost bought when it was originally in JCPenney, but I couldn't see spending almost $20 for basically a t-shirt. So when I found it today for $7, I had to get it!

We grilled out for supper & just hung out the rest of the day & I caught up on The Voice.

How was your Mother's Day weekend?

Sunday Social

1. 1 year ago I was...23, just finishing up my year in Rochester at the Mayo Clinic for nursing school, getting into blogging full time again, scared of being done with school in 6 months, attending all of my sister's high school graduation festivities.

 

2. 5 years ago I was...19, finishing my freshman year of college, still an education major, not wanting to leave my roommates, attending all of my brother's high school graduation festivities, attending all of my sister's 8th grade graduation festivities.

 

 

 3. 10 years ago I was...14, getting ready to graduate from 8th grade, nervous about going off to high school, wondering how in the world I'm going to make new friends because the ones I had then were pretty crappy, obsessed with Kelly Clarkson.

So, I definitely don't have any pictures from this time on my computer. Embarrassment is my excuse. However, because I adore you all & hate to not give you visual proof of my idiocy. I will go run & get those pictures, give 'em a quick scan into the computer & amuse you all. One sec....

.....

Brace yourself.

8th grade school picture.

Blurry, but 8th grade graduation with my mom. 

8th grade graduation party with family. Back when all the girls were wearing a bandana folded over as a headband. The cool thing to do...

4. 1 year from now I'll be...25, still blogging, hopefully working at a hospital in either La Crosse, WI or here in Rochester and absolutely loving my job (most days), living on my own or with a roomie.

5. 5 years from now I'll be...29, still blogging, maybe married or engaged, hopefully working as a Pediatric or NICU nurse in either La Crosse, Rochester, or Nashville. Or maybe at St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

6. 10 years from now I'll be...34, still blogging, married, 2 kids, working as a Pediatric or NICU nurse in one of the places above. Or maybe I'll have my master's and be a nursing professor. The possibilities are endless.

Generation Away

If I was a summer, I wanna be '69
I'd be chilling, listening to Dylan, holding up a peace sign.
And if I was a prison, I wanna be Folsom
Johnny Cash be rocking that black,
Singing to the stripes and kicking out all the lights.

Hey, what can I say?
I hope they'd talk about us that way
There ain't no place I'd rather be
Than right here making history.
Hey, what can we do?
Here we are, it's me and you
So let's take all the pictures we can take
For the generation away

If I was an old car, I wanna be a Mustang
American made with a white rag top on a blue sky kind of day.
And if I was a preacher, I wanna be Dr. King
Oh, I know he's up there smiling down cause we all still have a dream.

Hey, what can I say?
I hope they'd talk about us that way
There ain't no place I'd rather be
Than right here making history.
Hey, what can we do?
Here we are, it's me and you
So let's take all the pictures we can take
For the generation away

Let's make some memories while we can
Laugh and love, don't miss your chance
Cause he still got the whole world in his hands
So baby let's dance

Yeah I'm singing
Hey, what can I say?
I hope they talk about us that way
Raise your voice and have no fear
Let 'em know that you were here.
Singing
Hey, what can we do?
Here we are, it's me and you
So let's take all the pictures we can take
And let's make all the memories we can make
For the generation away
 

He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole wide world right in his hands
So come on now, everybody just dance
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole wide world right in his hands
So sing out loud and wave your hands
Got the whole word
Got the whole wide world
The whole wide world

 Now everybody in the party,
Everybody in the place
Come on and put your hands up
Come on and put your hands up

...

Sorry, I got nothing else for ya today.