Stop & Smell the Roses Vlog Link-Up

So, I realize that this is my first post since November (and I'm sorry!!), but I'm really wanting to get back into my blog and create something good & meaningful here at Change is Necessary for Growth. Just because I haven't posted in awhile, doesn't mean that I don't 'religiously' check all of the other blogs that I subscribe to or follow.

One of them is House of Rose, by blogger Mandy. She and I danced together at the same dance studio growing up...I'm sure I could dig up lots of fun pictures of her & I with awesome dance costumes, rocking the BIG hair! :) So anyway, she started a vlog (a.k.a. video blogging) link-up 7 weeks ago, and I *love* tuning in to watch a few of them. It's called "Stop & Smell the Roses" and the basic premise of it is to do just that....STOP, and smell the roses...or talk about some things that you're thankful for this week. And everyone that makes a video links-up on Mandy's page so that we can all share!

I was sitting at work today, and I just really wanted to participate in this vlog link-up. I've never created a video for my blog before, so please be kind...and along with that, I don't have any video editing software, so this was done in 1 take, no Intro or fun graphics/transitions...hopefully I'll get there! So here it is, hope you enjoy and hopefully I can keep my momentum going to vlog next week & start posting regularly on my blog. And thanks Mandy for hosting!! :)

If you have something that you're thankful for, jump on over to House of Rose & link-up! Until next time...

Currently, top 10 favorite things...

1) Ahh...the smell of fresh cut grass! One of the things I love about Spring

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2) Sweet tea - I have always enjoyed McD's $1 sweet tea, but it just can't compare to the south's sweet tea. Any restaurant in Charlotte carries it and although I don't drink soda, sweet tea is my weakness!

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3) My organized yarn - you have heard me talk about this multiple times before on this blog...I have always wanted to be able to organize my yarn and make it look lovely sitting up on the shelves (just waiting to be used)! :) Well, I have made that happen folks...

 

4) This wine cellar...

5) My new yoga studio and the classes I have been able to take the past few weeks, which have been focused on Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga!

6) My pups! That's Harley on the left and Rider on the right, participating in their favorite activity..."sun doggin'"

7) New haircut - I frequently get bored with my hair, always needing to change it up (cut it, color it, layer it, etc.). And today was no different...went to my stylist and said to cut it short! I need a change! :) So it is now the shortest it's ever been and I am loving it!!

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8) the LOFT...it has been a year or so now since I was introduced to shopping at Ann Taylor LOFT, but I can without a doubt say that I am now obsessed with their clothes and styles!

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9) Current book I'm reading - it's really good so far!

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10) Lounging poolside - getting some sun, listening to my iPod, reading and relaxing!