So I've been awful

I haven't blogged in like-forever
But I have been so busy it's like insane.
I went on a mission trip last week, am school shopping this week and have other stuff going on, along with swim.
Next week I am catching up on a ton of stuff and packing...for the beach! Yay!
And literally two days after I get back school starts.
Not yay.
So basically for the next couple weeks, maybe even month, I won't be blogging very much at all. It's sad, I know, but we all know how crazy the beginning of the school year is. And how awful it is.
But I love school supply shopping and getting organized and new and fresh! Even the thought of it makes me giddy.
I just ordered my new Lilly Pulitzer agenda.
And I am buying new notebooks.
And binders.
and folders
and pens
and pencils
and cleaning my room
and cleaning out my desk and study space.

The beginning of school is probably the only good thing about school. But it is what it is.

I just wanted to give ya'll an update on how my life looks for the next month. But I already have some good posts coming up soon! Hope you guys have a great week!

xoxo

Sarabethy

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The Newest and Latest

Ok so basically I don't go anywhere without these things. I got the ID pouch from Vera Bradley for Easter this year, and this pattern is my absolute favorite for this summer! Check it out here. I got the whale keychain totally seperate on a quick trip to Vera Bradley. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. They have a huge selection.

I found this in my grandmother's house. In a box, gathering dust. What? They were moving to a new house, and I was helping her clean out some stuff. When I saw this, I freaked out, and she said I could have it. Score! I don't know why, but I simply love it. And it looks so old and vintage too. Ah, dreamy. 

It was my (other) grandmother's birthday yesterday, and we went out to eat at this great place called Cheddars. This is the outfit I wore. Guess where these clothes came from.

Shorts are from JCPenney for $20.

Shirt is from Target for $20. 

Crazy, I know. I am all about deals and bargains. This definitly was one. 

As some of you might have noticed, I have pretty curly hair. Well, when I was at Target I decided to try some of this stuff. I use Herbal Eessences "Totally Twisted" shampoo and conditioner on my hair and I think it works great. But lately it has been so humid out, and my hair has just been going crazy. So I decided, for $5, I could try this.

I loved it! It works so great, keeps your hair tame and not every, giving the curls a  bit a sleek and shiny look, without making them crunchy or even greasy or oily. It's not sticky either. 

 In these pictures, my hair is still a bit wet. Once it dried it didn't look quite like this.  I was in a hurry to get out the door so I had to go ahead and take the pictures. But, if you gals have hair like mine, I would suggest trying this product. Everbody has different hair types, so it might not work as well on your hair as it does on mine.

Inspirational Word Wednesday

story of my life, man.

i will. i will. i will.

every girl needs to know this

love my girls more than words can explain

always remember this

I am going to start doing inspirational word Wednesdays. Little quotes and pieces of encouragement once a week. Hope you enjoy these! These aren't long posts, but hopefully something you have time to read, and to think about throughout the day. Be inspired! 

xoxo,

Sarabethy

Late 4th of July Outfit Post

Sorry this is so late! But real quick I wanted to show you my crazy outfit from the 4th of July!

I went with my youth group to celebrate, and then we went to watch fireworks. And with my youthgroup, you dress up everywhere you go. This time it was supposed to be a bit redneck-tacky-'merica.

This is the best I could come up with. 

I'm not very good at costumes, but hey, it's no biggy.

Shirt: Southern Shirt Co. Shorts: JcPenney Hair-ties: cut up an old tshirt Shoes:Chacos!!

I get pretty crazy in front of the mirror.

"Chacs' and socks and ready to rock!"

 Hope your 4th of July weekend was as great as mine!

Things I Just Want. Period.

I am really loving this monogrammed clutch!

In desperate need of a monogram necklace, duh.

Ok this sweatshirt it just too perfect, and if I had it, I would probably wear it an unhealthy amount.

Um, wait, why don't I have any peplum? Want/need some.

I came across this on Pinterest(I say that phrase way to often, but Pinterest is my life #sorrynotsorry), and I want my bedroom to look like this so badly!

And like have this as part of my room too, can't you just picture this? I could change it around a bit and it would be beyond perf.

And also this closet.

Ok off subject: but you see all these awesome pictures of awesome houses and rooms, and just stuff and it doesn't really hit you, but to be able to take these pictures, that means these things have to actually exist.

All those pictures you see and you're like "whoa that's crazy awesome" but subconsciously you think it's too good to be real.

Well it is.

Just let that sink in.

WHAT.

My thoughts exactly.

Point proven. Can I have just have this house please that'd be great.

I also really want an ENO. I'm really considering buying one. All my friends have them and they are legit and they all have eno parties and its just great. If you don't know what they are, look them up, buy one, find a good spot with places to tie it up, and relax for eternity.

Really wanting a Lilly planner for the next school year. But it's one of those things where my mom is all like "go buy a $10 one from Target" and I just...can't. Because...it's Lilly. But I might give in because the Target ones can actually be cute and I am trying to save up for that mansion and eno and stuff, hello.

On a more deep note, I'd really like to be able to experience this without pain right now. But that's something I am having to leave in God's hands, however hard it may be. It's really hard when all your friends are training and about to head off to the championship meet (it's the big time), that you qualified for and you have to stay home, and wave goodbye to them as they leave, wish them good luck, and say congratulations to them for a good race, while you sit on the sidelines, holding in tears and faking a smile, but you truly wish you were in their spot right now. And you remember last year when you were in that spot, and the world seemed at your fingertips, and you saw your future as bright as day. (go to youtube and listen to "On Top Of the World" by Imagine Dragons. That was my life song before any of this happened. I could see myself in Rio for the Olympics my senior year. Huh, funny how fast your plans change. But the song still gives me hope, because I know all my hope isn't gone. And there is still time for my dream to come real.) And you act like your fine, and your parents are so proud of how well your handling it, they know you'll be completely better within just a couple months. But tendonitis isn't just something that goes away and doesn't come back. And your friend who has had tendonitis and recovered, says it does get better. But from where I am standing, that's hard to believe.
And it all comes crashing down on you, your hopes, your dreams, and you learn that God has a better plan for you then you have for yourself.

And I'd actually like a boyfriend. Yeah. Can I get a show of hands for the girls that don't want a boyfriend in their lives? *stares at computer screen in awkward silence* yeah that's what I thought.

I feel kinda bad for posting this, and it got a lot deeper in the end then I thought. But this was like a complaining post for me, of the things I don't have and would really like. Actually, my Pinterest is where I pin all the things I really want. And most of the time I don't go out and buy them, it's almost like I expect to wake up and see it all sitting on my door step one day. Ha, it doesn't happen like that. But I needed to say what I want. Because sometimes you just need to tell people that you really want something. Because I just do.
But I am also thankful for all that I have. I don't have cancer. I will still be able to swim. God has a plan for me. I have food on my plate. I am not even close to being poor. I have so many clothes. A beautiful house. Friends and family who love me. And most importantly, a Heavenly Father who died for me.
And HE is all I need.

P.S. if anyone just randomly feels like sending me a gift, feel free.*winks* If you need any help on what to buy, check me out on Pinterest. www.pinterest.com/sarabethyluvsu

xoxo,
Sarabethy

Camp

I just got back from the best week of my life.

Such an amazing experience that I am searching for words to describe it and failing to find any.

The week's theme was "exchanged".

My sin for his righteousness.
My works for his grace.
My selfishness for his servant-hood.
My fear for his peace.

This week I exchanged what I have for myself for what God has for me.

The camp that I went to is a church camp, and I went with my youth group from my church.

Most people's best friends are not usually from their youth group.

Mine are. Weird isn't? I've never really thought about it, but those at my church are my best friends, and their best friend is me. Sure, we have friends outside of church, but none that compare to those at our church.

So imagine spending a week with your very best friends who encourage you, inspire you, are the most fun to be around, love the Lord, and simply are amazing.

Ugh my eyes are sort of closed! WHATEVER. (you  can tell I am the short one in the group)

These are the best friends that I've grown up with and I know I can tell them everything and when they respond, they respond with encouragement and advice that can't compare to any other.

I don't think anyone can understand how purely amazing it is until you've experienced for yourself.

This week I learned so much. Spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally. I built new relationships with people that I had just sort of been acquaintances with, and now we are closer than ever before. I also became even closer (is that possible?) to some of my best friends. I grew in Christ and in relationships with my brothers and sisters in Christ.

The camp I went to was Camp Crossings. I have actually been before. This year was my third year. The first year I went was when I was going into 8th grade. That year was outstanding. Nothing compares. Last year was great, but compared to the year before it was a slight let down. This year blew me away.

So many things happened while I was there-good and bad.
But now I know that God makes all things work together for my good.
Even if he changes my plans, he is making way for even better ones.

I am still struggling with some things though. There are a lot of things going on in my life now that cause me to worry and be mad at God. "Why is this happening to me?"

But now I know that everything happens for the good.

I am going through some hard times, and so are some of my friends. You know in every group of people, there is one person whom everyone comes to to cry with, talk to, and ask for advice. That person is me.
I love being that person. I get to help people so often, and it is great to know that people look forward to hearing what I say and that it matters to them.
But when you've got stuff of your own going on, that means you are carrying your own burdens. But when people come to you, you start carrying their burdens too.
It's not all a bad thing, in fact it is a good thing. But sometimes it can just simply be emotionally draining.
I need to ask you for your prayers. Prayers that I can have wisdom for my own issues. Pray that I have a peace and joy with whatever God has in store for me. Pray that I have wisdom to help my friends and that they find peace and joy in whatever God has for them.

This week I can honestly say changed my life-for the better! From zip-lines, to tubing. From blobbing on the lake, to bazooka ball (it's like intense paintball-but without the pain and the paint). From kayaking, to a giant Just Dance party on the basket ball courts one night. From boy crushes, to laughing so hard you can feel a six-pack coming on. From tears because you realize just how great God is, to coffee four times a day. From into the night cuddle talk sessions with friends, to singing in the worship center every night. From hearing from a great camp pastor, to being able to give money to help build camps like these in Haiti. All of it was an amazing experience.



Check out the Crossings website. If from what you read here, and what you see there, you can see it is truly awesome. Interested? If you are in a youth group why not mention it to your youth pastor? In college? Become part of the AWESOME staff there. Have a child or a friend in the youth group? Chaperone their trip!

Tubing! EW. Look at those awful arm muscles.

Thought I would share about my amazing experience with you!
God bless you and many more posts coming soon.

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