The Woman You Are Today

So, I saw this pin on Pinterest today, and it really made me think.  "Would the girl you were yesterday admire the woman you are today? If not, adjust for desired results."  

Wow...that's some pretty heavy stuff.    

I look back on my "yesterday" and there are DEFINITELY some things I'm not proud of.  However, those things I am not proud of have defined the adjustments that I wish to make in my life.   

I am not perfect by any means, but I feel as though I am becoming more like the woman I desire to be.  

Over the past year and a half, I've worked really hard to "adjust for desired results."  

I'm still Abigail, but in many ways I have grown; I am different, and I think the old me would be happy to see the differences in the new me.   

I haven't made these changes alone, that's for sure!  I've had lots of support from friends, family, and people I look up to.  I've also had many prayers sent up for me.  I know that prayer works, because without it, I wouldn't be where I am.  This being said, don't stop praying friends, because goodness knows, I still have a LONG way to go! 

I am learning to be happy with myself.  

I'm finally chasing my dream of becoming an educator.  

And I'm just trying to be more happy in general.  

My problems are minuscule compared to others!

xoxo, 

Abigail

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Relay Weekend

This weekend was all about Relay for Life! 

For as long as I can remember, I've always been involved in Relay, but not as much as I was this year. 

I got the opportunity to be on the committee this year and it was a really good experience for me! 

Friday after work was spent setting up.  Then after that, I got a short repose and ate really yummy Little Caesar's Pizza and watched Revolutionary Road with Bekah, which, by the way, is an amazing movie (and it has Leonardo DiCaprio in it which is ALWAYS nice)!  

Saturday morning I got up bright and early and helped finish setting up, and from 10:00 til 10:00 had a great time with good friends.  Our chairperson kissed a pig, I ate a lot of good food, and walked it off! 

The Luminary service brought tears to my eyes.  Cancer is such a real thing and affects everyone in some way!  So thankful for a great turnout and all the hard work that everyone put in to make this Relay for Life a successful one!  

And now back to work...oh rainy, unproductive Mondays.  

xoxo,

Abigail

Friday Letters get real, real quick.

Today I'm linking up with Ashley @ The Sweet Season for some real Friday letters! 

dear friday:

I'm thankful you're here.  You have no idea.  

dear Relay for Life:

I'm so excited for you tomorrow and I know we're going to make a big difference in the fight against cancer!

dear funk i've been in lately:

Go away...you're ruining my mood.  I have so much going for me right now.  I have job interviews on the horizon, I've been praying about a mission trip, Cinderella at the end of this month, and some of the best friends and family ever! 

dear person that i can't write about in detail:

You drive me crazy...and I love every minute of it.  You're one of my best friends.  You make me laugh all the time and I love spending time with you.  Except sometimes, I'm very afraid you're like my kryptonite.  

dear married/engaged friends:  

I have to admit I'm jealous of you when I read/hear about your wonderful relationships and wedding plans...but at the same time I like being single.  What to do?! Nothing, I guess.  

dear teaching job:

I want and need you!  I would love some prayers for my interview on Wednesday at 10:45.  Thanks in advance! 

xoxo,

Abigail

Throwback Thursday: BFF

Linking up for another fun Throwback Thursday!  

I'm dedicating this one to my forever friend/cousin/weirdest person I know, Rachel.  

Babies, circa 1992--please note the beautiful pink plush background.  

Senior Prom

WCU Grads! 

Love you friend!  

xoxo,

Abigail

Some Pre-Friday Pinspiration

So, today is a pretty slow day and I've found some great pins lately, so I thought I would share!  

xoxo,

Abigail

Friday's Letters!

Linking up with Ashley today for one of my favorite link-ups, Friday's Letters! 

dear blog:

I'm sorry if you're feeling neglected; my new job is a lot more demanding and I just don't have as much spare time on my hands.  It's not you, it's me...

dear rodger's and hammerstein's cinderella:

Can I just say that I am super excited to be playing Cinderella again! Being a princess is a legit, life goal...right?  Right???

dear friday: 

I am so glad to see you; you come and go far too quickly.  Hang around for a little while today! 

dear saturday:

I am extremely excited for your arrival; I am going shopping, shopping, shopping with my best friend Bekah Talley.  After shopping, we are seeing the Great Gatsby (which is another letter all in itself) and then pigging out at Mama G's for my birfday (which is Monday).  

dear future dresses i will be purchasing:  

You dresses will look great for all of the fun weddings this season! 

dear life: 

You're good right now...really good, and I'm grateful, so very grateful.  

dear great gatsby movie: 

asdfliisdflkjasdfjadsdffda!!! That is me being super excited about seeing you and deciphering all of your symbolism and ties with today's American society.  It's going to be amazing...and Leo of course...always a plus! ;)

and lastly

dear 23rd birthday:

What the heck?! I'm turning 23 on the 20th...that's scary and exciting...just hoping that my 23rd year of living is better than my 22nd (not that 22 was all bad...just a whole lot of difficult).  And 23 will be better I think!  

That's all for today! 

xoxo,

Abigail