FUN & FLIRTY... FRIDAY FINDINGS

I don't know about you, but I'm obsessed with Pinterest.  I am a newbie, just a few weeks old... but have already added more things to my board than I can complete in 3 years.  But it's good for my soul.  Its like when you shop online at ten different stores, fill your cart up with things you want...and then exit out of the screen.  Somehow there is a sense of fulfillment in that.  Well for me I anyways.  I miss shopping like crazy and having access to create whatever I want.  Here are a few of my favorite findings:

I think her hair is so casually sexy.

Love love love this idea.  Great way to stay organized and save space (and a mess!)

Sweet words to my soul.  Love the picture too.

How stinkin cute are these?!!  The great thing about Malta is you can dress up as fancy as you want, any night of the week, to do anything you want... and you are never overdressed!!!

This saying is going to have to go into our baby's room.  I just think its so precious.

I just love this bathing suit bottom.  I cant even believe I'm saying that.  I've become more European than I realize.  

Isn't this AMAZING!  I'm sure you could re-create it for a decent price too.  So magical!!

How yummy do these look?!!  Who doesnt love strawberry shortcake... with frosting drizzled on top!  Great party dessert!

There is something about outside showers that I'm in love with.  Being outside naked has that rebellious, freeing feeling.  And then under the stars, listening to nature, mix of cool air and hot water... I dont really know what it is.  But I'm going to have one someday! :)

I definitely can use some work with this.  I need to print it and hang it on my mirror.  How easy it is to read but so hard sometimes to do.  

Ok.  I need this dress.  I have no idea where it is from and I think I would give my pinkie finger for it.  It is the CUTEST dress I've ever seen. 

Love her outfit!  The hat would definitely not look like that on me, but I think she looks adorable.  Great dress!

I think this is such a cute idea!  Spread cool whip on a tray and let it sit in the freezer.  Then use cookie cutters to cut out a shape.  So fun!

Isn't this an adorable idea?!  I really need a little girl :)

I love this salad idea.  I don't exactly love salads but I'm trying to eat more.  Like more than one a month.  BUT, I think if I do this... I may be more apt to grabbing this instead.  Check out her blog for the details... they last up to 4 days in this jar!

So hot.  

I think this is a great idea.  I'm actually going to make it this week.  Put a jar somewhere in your house and write down happy memories throughout the year.  During New Years or maybe Thanksgiving go through and read them!  How fun!

Very cool picture.  I somewhat relate as i feel like I'm always pulling a suitcase and walking towards a plane.  Feel so so blessed to be able to travel and see the world but gosh I cant wait to be close to my family again!  I have way to many nieces and nephews coming along and its KILLING me to be away!!

I know there is so much hype and talk going around about Tim Tebow.  I think the guy isn't only a successful  quarterback but the guy has such a huge heart for Jesus.  I love hearing his testimonies and stories about how he lives his life.  Its inspiring to see someone in the spotlight not give a crap about what people think and take a knee when he needs to pray.  We can all learn so much from his bold and humble love and dedication for Jesus.  Heartwarming.

Mother Teresa.  Ahhhhh...  If only we could sit and have coffee with her.  This woman was just simply amazing.  Words cant even describe my adoration for her.

I know this was a lot of random stuff but I was busy with guests today and hadn't thought too much about a blog before 10pm.  I'm trying my hardest to keep up with my New Years Goals.  Blogging has been successful, reading my bible has gone almost perfectly, and working out is at about 50%.  Our friends from Tunisia are here and so I've spent a lot of time with them the past few days.  I know its not an excuse and I'm determined to keep at my program.  How are you doing on your goals? 

I think everyone should check out this party ideas site.  She has pictures and ideas for every themed party you can imagine...and the ideas she has came from winning contestants!  LOVE it all...  Click here 

Have a great weekend!!!  P.S... Remember when we were younger and Friday nights consisted of T.G.I.F...Family Matters, Step by Step, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, Are you afraid of the Dark...  loved those days :)

THURSDAY'S THOUGHTS...

I feel like so often I come across things overseas that are just so abnormal. And I always say to myself, I need to write that down so I don't forget.  So here are a few things off the top of my head that I either love or dislike greatly from the other side of the world...

• Siestas.  Closing down the country from 1-5 is just silly.  Americans will never just remember that, and it will be the time they finally decide to get up and go to the store.  

• European style.  I try to fit in sometimes.  I really do.  I bought a few pairs of skinny pants (not even jeans), and am mixing weird colors together.  But some of this stuff...is just weird.  

• On the subject of style... Many Maltese girls are apparently in competition with the Italian girls who come to Malta on who can dress the sluttiest.  I'm not kidding.  I have seen more hoo ha's then I can count.  Its ridiculous.  They aren't just making shirts into dresses now, they are using like tube tops.  It's insane...and sad.   I couldn't find an appropriate picture because even this one the girls are wearing way more than normal. 

 

• Maltese people are SO friendly.  Whenever I have stopped and asked for directions (which is so often)... they have pretty much either offered to drive me, or walked me to a road to lead me to the next.  So great!!  Malta is also the most confusing country to drive in.  The picture below is what came up when I googled Maltese roads!  haha...sooo true!

• Along with driving here, which stinks so much that I dont even want to write about it... the streets do not have signs, there are no land marks, and a million little towns which consist of like 3 streets.  It's really crazy.  Oh, and the houses do not have numbers on them.  Just names.  Like ours is "Heaven Saint"  and then the road name.  So when you try to drive to someones house...you have to leave extra early to give yourself enough time to drive around reading house names!

• There are 365 churches in Malta!  It's crazy!  And the country is only 22 miles by 7 miles.  That is where I live and all the further I can go before swimming.  :)  Also a cool thing about the churches...they all have 2 clocks on the outside of them.  One with the correct time and the other incorrect.  This is believed to deceive the devil from entering because he wouldn't know the correct time!

• I'm loving all the outdoor cafe's and restaurants.  Just today we sat outside in the middle of the street to order drinks.  Its both beautiful and refreshing.  Europe has this down right.  

• I just plain miss Walmart.  Or a normal grocery store...that has EVERYTHING you could ever need.  I cant even find sour cream here.

• I'm loving my new pair of boots Marshall bought me.  I've wanted these for awhile but couldnt find them cheap enough anywhere.  Ebay saved the day :)

• I'm having a hard time taking my Christmas tree down.  It makes our "not too homey" house so nice and warm.  Think I can take off the Merry Christmas sign and just have a winter tree up?  ;)

• Marshall's command (a lot of them!) are coming here in February.  I'm trying to start mentally preparing for what I'll make for dinner so I can order anything I need online now.  Any great recipes or suggestions?!!  Specifically a main course/meat dish?

• I really need to have babies soon.  I found myself wanting to buy a hair bow for a little girl at the store today.  If only we could get married sooner!  AHHHH!! :)

I'm also in desperate need of re-hydrating my hair.  The water here makes it feel like straw and its just getting worse.  Any suggestions?!!

  Sorry about all the corny pictures... I dropped my hard drive and lost everything from the past ten years :(  Every picture I own.  Sooooo I'm super devastated about that.  Apparently our last hope is to pay a couple grand for someone to take it into a vacuum sealed room and try to extract the information.  

Well I hope you are having a great week!  Almost the weekend!! Hugs!!