The Small Things

We are still waiting for the magic Internet van to come and install our lifeline. I can't blog on my Mac or watch So You Think You Can Dance, which obviously makes for a very disappointed Bri. BUT, on the bright side (literally), the sun is out and my white chrysanthemum curtains are streaming in the light ever so perfectly. Mmmmmm :) Ohhhh the small things in life that make me so happy. What is making you happy today? <3 Bri

Life Update

I know I haven't been 'round these parts lately...but holy moly, life has been treatin' me good!

 This past weekend my parents came up to help with the move from Orem to Provo and help with the decorating/organizing. I am completely in looooove with our new place :) 

I came back with the 'rents to Cali to get my braces off, then I head back to Utah to start my new job! Which I got! Thanks to all your help with the outfit choice ;) 

I promise once things settle down I'll give you a tour of the house, show off my new smile, and introduce the girl behind my new blog design! 

 <3 Bri

Insta-voted Outfit

This is the outfit I ended up wearing to my interview because all my Insta-friends voted for it.

I'm so glad this was the winner because it's cute, casual while still being dressy, and memorable.

So cross your fingers that I get the job!

Ryan and I just got the keys to our new place today, and ohhh myyyy goooshhhh I'm SO STOKED to get our stuff in there and get crackin' on the decor.

Now we just gotta convince management to let us paint the place.

Poop! 

Buuut with Ryan's magical selling powers of persuasion on our side, I don't think it'll be an issue. :)

Top: Loft//Jeans: American Eagle//Earrings: Forever 21//Purse: Steve Madden via Ross//Sandals: Charlotte Russe//Bracelets: LA, AE, Fossil.

Welp,
We are off to finish our funfetti cupcakes, to pack up the kitchen, and watch Season Three of Heroes. The new tv series we are currently addicted to, it's intense!
I'll post pics of the new place while we are decorating it, via Instagram: @breezy_days
Can't wait!!!!!! :D

<3 Bri

Rollacoaster

Not gonna lie, I had the weirdest day yesterday.

Lots of ups and downs, emotional highs and lows.
Sooo I'll entertain you with the little story about it.

Anddd some rando pictures while I'm at it!

{Color scheme for the new place!}

I haven't been feeling well as of late, but got a job interview set up for 10am Monday morning.

After I woke up to my alarm, I was half tempted to either: A) reschedule the interview or B) have Ryan drive me to the interview because I felt like such trash.

But, I decided to be a grown-up.

 I got dressed, grabbed some food, and hopped in Ryan's car to drive to the interview and get there early.

I am literally two streets away from my house, when I hear it.

Then as Cady said in Mean Girls: "My stomach felt like it was gonna drop out my butt."

Fricker fracker dumb Utah fuzz.

He said I was speeding.

Ummm, I think he just was looking for an excuse to give out a ticket.

I start tearing up, and then proceed to cry, with which the lovely cop responds:

"Oh pretty lady, just don't speed next time so I don't have to pull you over."

AHHHH!!! CAN I PUNCH YOU?!

After the cop got in his own car, I sat in my own and cried for a good 5 minutes.

Such a great release :)

Then I fix myself up and start driving to the interview.

Am I gonna be late? Yup.

Did I mention that I installed new software into my phone the night before and didn't have the office phone number in my phone anymore? Lame.

I get there a half hour late.

Apologize profusely, then we go to her office to start the interview.

I totally bomb the interview cause I'm jittery as all heck from getting the ticket and from feeling like poop.

After I walk out of the interview "oh well" and "screw this" are the phrases at the forefront of my mind.

{IHOP hot chocolate makes everything sweeter}

I call Ryan, he calms me down and makes it allll better.

Then I get a text message from one of my good friends saying that there is a job opening at her work and that she suggested me for an interview at the boutique.

The feeling like poop, getting pulled over, bombing an interview, and hearing about another job opportunity all happened within a 3 hour span.

Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!

Soooo I interviewed for the job today, and felt pretty good about it.

But gosh, if anything...I've been smacked in the face with a reminder of the blessings in my life.

Especially the postitive & uplifting friends and family I choose to surround myself with.

Ryan is obviously the bomb.com.

My brothers, my parents, my friends, my future in-laws.

Anddd my Instagram family too.

I put up 3 outfit options for the job interview and got some great feedback :)

{I love Ryan and all...but asking him about what casual/cute outfit I should wear to an interview really isn't his strong suit...yet}

You are all awesome.

{Outfit #1}

{Outfit #2} 

{Outfit #3}

Despite the weirdness that has been going on, I'm still extremely anxious to have a fresh start.

Can't wait to get all settled in the new house, decorate, start a new job, get my braces off, get back to blogging, andddd having a new blog layout very soon. 

So stoked!

Can't wait to share the excitement with all of you :)

<3 Bri 

P.S. Tomorrow I'll post the outfit I ended up wearing to the boutique interview!

Dear Mom...

Dear Mom,

Through all my dumb teenage years...

 You would always say this to me, whenever you would have to set me in line:

"I am doing this because I love you, and because I am your mom. And that's what a parent's job is...to protect you, and to teach you what is right and wrong. One day we will be the bestest of friends and I can't wait for that day."

 I appreciate and admire you so much for standing up to be the parent when you needed to; so we can be the best friends we are now.

Thank you for:

Showing me what a healthy & happy marriage looks like.

Exemplifying hard work, compromise, and love.

Making me laugh and knowing exactly what to say to make me feel better.

Supporting & encouraging me to pursue what I love.
Encouraging me to be healthy, to exercise, and to love my curves.
Being a stay-at-home mom, so I could come home to you everyday.
Supporting a great self-esteem & confidence in Evan, Jesse, and I. 

Being creative and sharing your skills & talents with me.

Helping to take care of me after my surgery, both mentally and physically.

Threatening me to clean the toilets if I was ever mean to my brothers. 

They are my best friends and it's because you helped to encourage those now irreplaceable relationships.

Finally, thank you for being the strong & amazing woman you are.

Love you mom.

Happy Mothers Day!

Sincerely, 

Your favoritest {and only} daughter,

Brianna