The Girl from Alabama

Monday, December 1, 2014

Currents 12.1.14

So with the beginning of December comes a new Currents layout! Today was Cyber Monday! I did a ton of shopping this weekend and yes I fell victim to the amazing deals that were available today! It was crazy fun as always being with my friends and family. Our family is still dealing with things but the holidays are really helping! Plus, Alabama won the Iron Bowl we are still celebrating! And last but not least today was Vin and mine's one year anniversary!

Thankful for in November

Even though I did not post in November I know I had a lot to be thankful for even in the mists of all the turmoil that was surrounding me. Being a person that has grown up in a loving family, I take for granted a lot of things and November kindly reminded me not to take those simple things for granted. Blessings are all around me and it's times like these that I realized just how fortunate I am for so many things.

What Happened to November?

"I used to have all these plans and think 'Ah, I have my whole life figured out', but then I realized no matter how much I plan: life happens! So I find myself living day to day trying to do my best, embracing every moment as a learning opportunity and chance to get to know myself a little more. -----Q'orianka Kilcher" Why did I go missing in November? What about the posts I had planned for November? Is everything okay?

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Neiman Marcus Popsugar Special Edition Must Have Box

Maribelle Aztec Hot Chocolate Tin - I love tins like this because they make great decorative pieces while and after the food is gone in them. These are usually so decadent chocolates or cookies in these. It's perfect for this box!

Supreme Clis Mascara - Granted I buy some expensive make up. But $52 for mascara is incredible! I am going to wait to open because it is so expensive and a huge luxury like most of the box.

Lancer, The Method: Nourish - The cost of the box is so there. At $125 this better make me look three years old. It's suppose to really help nourish the skin and make you look younger.

Monica Rich Kosann Cream Enamel Frame - This is going into cabin living room of the pictures I had made of the girls in Disney World. I love it. Those little dumplings are my world.

Chantecaille Brillant Gloss (Love) - I like this gloss but honestly it's fall y'all I would have loved a darker color or something more shimmery.

Missoni Home by Apothia Candle - PopSugar once sent us a very expensive diffuser in a monthly box and I wondered “who really needs a $90 diffuser”? Turns out I did. It was awesome. And this candle is the same way. It smells good and the container? Well I think that’s the best part. I am going to use the holder afterwards. I love using candle jars after candle is gone.

Clare V Foldover Leather Clutch - The leather on this bag is incredible. I know some people are comparing it to the blue clutch we received in the Limited Edition Resort Box, but there is just no comparison. At all. This is a soft buttery leather and is just gorgeous. I think this bag in a deep red or a winter ivory would have been even more amazing and may not have drawn as many comparisons to the resort clutch we received. But, I’m telling you though, this is nice bag. Plus, it goes great with the blue scarf we got another limited edition Fall Popsugar Box we got not long ago.

Swing Design Mia Glass Storage Box (Medium) - This is the medium sized box (there are small, medium and large boxes in this design) and I think it’s the perfect size. It could hold jewelry, watches or whatever you like. I absolutely love this box and think it’s gorgeous. Plus, it’s like nothing we have ever received before which is always nice. This is headed directly for nightstand.

All totaled I came up with a value of $671 for the Neiman Marcus PopSugar Must Have Box.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

October Favorites and October Erin Condren Life Planner Layouts

Clothes

Rose Lace Waistband Leggings - I am not sure if they are available anymore. But I love these! They are super comfy. Sure they don't show up on my currents as often as I wear them because I have moments where I lounge around.

Hogwarts House Yoga Pant - Gryffindor - I love that Vin bought me these! I don't have the Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw but I have Gryffindor and Slytherin!

Fair Isle Nightdress - I feel in love with this! I just adore it!

Toms Black Suede Women's Desert Wedge Highs - Everyone knows I love booties and these are from TOMS which makes them super comfy!

Harry Potter Parseltongue Women's Fitted T-Shirt - I rock this shirt a lot because I think it's hilarious when people ask what it is and I answer in a hissing noise or my daughter, Luna, does.

Converse All Star Lace Sneakers for Women - They are purple and lace? What's not to love?

Jack Skellington Tank Top for Women - I love this and will continue to love it! Dress it up or dress it down! It can be done.

Harry Potter The Deathly Hallows Sleep Set - I wore a lot of HP without knowing it in October...

Steve Madden Animall - These... These make me feel like a bada** not even going to lie.

Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes Staff Shirt - I love love love this shirt. It's just such awesomeness!

Marlene Riding Boot - I love Tory Burch shoes....

Oatmeal mixed stitch marled sweater dress - This dress from Maurice's fits wonderfully. I love it's clinging to my curves.

Aerie Flannel Boxer - These are my favorite!!!! I love that they are comfy and warm!

Keds x kate spade new york champion glitter - I love these! I have serious obsession with Keds. Can a girl look more polished?

Favorite Outfit:

How Glow Can You Go? Skirt, Bat in Time Tights, Just Jaunty Boots, Guest Appearance Top in White, Spell It Like It Is Sweater

Make-Up

TOO FACED Sugar & Spice - Such a cute palette that I am in love with and used again and again.

Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick - I bought a ton of these and have no regrets spending over hundred dollars on lipstick alone.

NARS Super Orgasm - I love the Orgasm but the super one has more glitter and shimmer!

Too Faced Candlelight Glow Highlighting Powder Duo

Beauty for Real true Color Lip Cream “Always There” - This color is awesome, but the packaging is what I like best. It’s got a little mirror on the side and a built in LED light! So neat.

Urban Decay Vice3 - This is actually better than Vice 2 in my opinion.

Nars Orgasm Lip Gloss - This is such an amazing color! Almost like a rose gold.

Tarte Rainforest After Dark Colored Clay Eye & Cheek Palette - This was great for the more darker face I wanted to do on the days I wore this.

OCC Lip Tar Matte Blackened Purple - Not just this color but the Lip Tars in general are amazing! Pigmented beyond all imaginable!

MicaBeauty Mineral Eye Shadow Harlequin - IPSY has been doing a lot better lately! Give it props! I love this mineral eye shadow!

LORAC Unzipped Palette - A simple palette but it's very versatile and awesome to have!

NARS Dragon Girl - This is what I call a BAM! lip!

Too Faced Rock N Roll Rock Candy Eye Shadow Collection - I think this has been a different month's favorite but I brought it back out and rocked it some more.

Clean Up

Ayres Patagonia Body Butter - Not really a clean product but this... Is probably my favorite favorite of the entire month! I have bought the full size of this.

The Hair Doctor - I really loved how this made my hair feel after all the stuff my hair goes through!

First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Face Cream SPF 30 - Time in the air on the plane and mountain air? I needed this really badly. I love it!

Northern Lights - Not my favorite bath bomb but I did enjoy the color and the sparkle.

Bite Beauty Bite Lush Lip Wipes - I will always buy these! I love these!

Fekkai Apple Cider Shampoo - Quite the obsession with this. I used to have a huge obsession with this back when I was in high school and by golly it has returned!

Veganese - A good conditioner to use to give hair back shine and bounce!

Fairy Ring - It's made with real mushrooms! I love this soap! I feel all squeaky!

Lord of Misrule - Awesome color and it was like a show in the bath water!

Albertini Warm Love Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask - I love love love love this! I am buying a full size! It's delicious smelling!

Food

Owl’s Brew Coco-Lada Cocktail Mixer - When Vin and I used this the outcome was delicious. Pretty sure we are going to buy some more.

PastaBella Chocolate Fettuccine - We made this for a delicious dessert! I loved it and so did the girls!

Sweet Sams Black & White Cookie - Super delicious cookie! Want more!

Rainy Days Kitchen Biscotti - Being a biscotti lover these were delicious!

The Gracious Gourmet Hatch Chile Pesto - This was delicious in chili!

Bee’s Knees Food Co. Chipotle Lime Peanuts - These were delicious! I want more! Seriously!

Corkers Natural British Crunch - Soooo makes me want to go back to London...

Music

The 1975

Keith Urban

Shiny Toy Guns

Shannon LaBrie

Maroon 5

Taylor Swift

Cheryl

Smell Goods

Candles: Autumn Sky, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Candle, Hot Buttered Rum, Ski Lodge, Tailgate

Wallflowers: Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Autumn Sky, Flannel,

Waxes: Cinnamon Stick, Silver Birch, Campfire Treat, Mountain Lodge

Miscellaneous

Buddha Nose Awaken Yoga Mat Spray - This really helped my Yoga mat

Salt Cellar - This really confused me when I got it but I really love it! Not really sure why it just looks like it's a special piece in the kitchen!

Mason Jar Shot Glasses - Adorable! Plus functional. Come on I'm a Southern Girl who has to have mason jar everything!

Gramr Gratitude Sealing Wax & Wax Press - I really did enjoy this and I so need to buy some more wax!

FitFusion 3-Month Digital Subscription - Addicted to this. I got a 3 month subscription free but I am so buying more when I run out!

Cool Shooters - Who doesn't want little ice shot glasses? I loved that I got this in a subscription.

"There's No Place Like Home" Foaming Hand Soap from FCS - This hand soap is just incredible! I want more but it's sold out!

Best surprises

The Naked Vault - Knowing Vinny took the time to go get me this for our anniversary was amazing.

And for my Erin Condren Life Planner Layouts for the month of October!

HAPPY NOVEMBER!!!!

Currents 11.1. 14

Journal Moment:

Well we made it ahead of the snow! Just barely, we spent the day wandering through the shops and making it cozy in our cabin in the mountains. We enjoyed games and spending time thinking about All Saints Day. I worked on my final project for my childcare class. I really have enjoyed that class. Vin and I watched some Youtube videos and I wrote out the last few thank you notes.

Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Vanilla Bean Scones

Lunch: Lulu's On Main - Krabby Patties

Supper: Rocky Mountain Crock Pot Pork Green Chili

Currently Snacking on...

Candy-- Duh

Currently Drinking...

Juice

Currently Baking...

No Bake Chocolate Chia Power Balls

Currently Wearing Hairstyle...

Down with extensions

Currently Burning...

Candle: Ski Lodge

Wallflower: Bergamont Woods

Wax: Mountain Lodge

Currently Using in My Wash Room...

Shower: Fekkai Apple Cider Shampoo, and Veganese

Bath: The Christmas Penguin

Currently On My "To Do" List...

Start working on Childcare final binder

Quizzes for Marketing

Move organized for Tuscaloosa

Work on blog

Work on Planner

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...

Emotionally: Happy

Physically: Amazing

Currently Watching....

Golden Girls: Ma Makes Three

Currently Listening To....

Luke Conrad

Currently Reading....

Tinkers by Paul Harding

Currently Doing for Fitness...

Walking

Currently Loving...

My job!

Currently Anxious and Praying About...

Painsley

Frankie

Jessica and her family

Mrs. Daphne

Mewmaw

Nathaniel's Grandma

Odette's dad

Brittany's grandma

My friend who is having twin boys!

Currently Blessed By....

Our family arriving safely

Currently Grateful For...

The love in this town

Currently Excited About...

The Christmas music

Current Favorite Quote, Verse, Line...

Ezekiel 25:17: I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in my wrath. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I take vengeance on them.'"

Currently Buying....

Decorations

Currently Lusting After....

Long Leather Detail Gabardine Trench Coat

Currently Playing...

Pottermore

Currently Loving Apps...

iPhone: Google Drive

iPad: Kindle

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...

Blankets

Current Picture of the Day...

Snowing on us and the train!

Friday, October 31, 2014

Harry Potter Tag

Finishing out the Harry Potter Week I am going to post this Harry Potter Tag. The answers have changed since the first time I did this tag!

Favorite book ?

My top favorite

1. Prisoner of Azkaban

2. Goblet of Fire

3. Order of Phoenix

Favorite movie?

1. Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2. Goblet of Fire - Just because the twins are the hottest ever! This movie left out so much.

3. Prisoner of Azkaban

Least favorite book?

Chamber of Secrets

Parts of the books/movies that made you cry?

Movies: The end of the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2

Books: Most of the deaths... I'm in denial of Fred dying.

If you could hook up with any HP character who would it be?

Fred Weasley

Favorite character?

Kreacher - A very overlook character who was a huge part of the end of the book

What would your Patronus be?

What Is Your Patronus?

If you could have the Resurrection Stone, Invisibility Cloak or the Elder Wand which one would you choose?

Invisibility Cloack

What House would you be in?

Either Gryffindor or Slytherin

If you could meet any member of the cast who would it be?

James and Oliver Phelps or Emma Watson

Have you played any of the video games?

Yes especially the Lego one

If you were on the Quiddich team which position would you play?

Chaser

Were you happy with the ending?

Books: No. I hated Ron with Hermione. I wasn't thrilled with Ginny and Harry though I understood that one. I hated that Fred had died. And seriously Harry wanting a sandwich while all of those people in the Great Hall were looking at their lost loved ones?

Movies: NO!!! OMG NO! SERIOUSLY WHY NOT FIX HIS WAND AND PUT THE ELDER WAND WITH DUMBLEDORE?

How much does Harry Potter mean to you?

Harry Potter holds a very special place in my heart now and it always will be there to welcome me home when I need to escape from this world.

Currents 10. 31. 14

Journal Moment:

This Halloween was crazy! I dealt with Erin Condren all day and they are giving me what they told me they were going to give me. I worked. The girls got to go trick and treating in the park and in the office. Luna got to go as Jessie... Not the Jessie she wanted to be however. We rushed to North Carolina as soon as we could from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to beat the snow moving in. Seriously... Snow on Halloween. A white Holiday..

Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Chicken minis and a Dr. Pepper

Lunch: Grilled chicken

Supper: Seafood Macaroni & Cheese with steamed broccoli

Currently Snacking on...

Candy Apple

Currently Drinking...

Hot chocolate

Currently Baking...

Nothing

Currently Wearing...

Today: Embroidered Monogram Sweatshirt, Pixie Pants, AEO Plaid Boyfriend Shirt, Keds x kate spade new york champion glitter

Bed: Vintage Victoria's Secret Gold Label Nightgown and Robe

Currently Wearing Make Up...

Moisturizer - Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream

Primer - Cover FX Mattifying Primer with Anti-Acne Treatment

Eye Cream - Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream

Foundation - Revlon ColorStay

Powder- NYX Stay Matte Not Flat

Spray - Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Blush- NARS Super Orgasm

Bronzer - Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer

Highlighter- UD Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder for Face and Body

Eye Primer - NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Eyeshadow - MicaBeauty Mineral Eye Shadow, Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Inspired, BH Hollywood Eyeshadow & Blush Palette

Eyeliner- STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil,

Mascara - Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Carbon Black

Lip products - Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick - Poe, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar - Metallic - Role Play

Concealer - Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer

Currently Wearing Nail Polish...

Fingernails: Naked

Toenails: butter LONDON Nail Lacquer Lovely Jubbly

Currently Wearing Scent...

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Rebel

Currently Wearing Hairstyle...

Down

Currently Burning...

Candle: Tailgate

Wallflower: Autumn Sky

Wax: Soarin'

Currently Using in My Wash Room...

Shower: Fekkai Apple Cider Shampoo, and Veganese

Bath: N/A

Currently On My "To Do" List...

Start working on Childcare final binder

Quizzes for Marketing

Move organized for Tuscaloosa

Work on blog

Work on Planner

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...

Emotionally: Happy

Physically: Okay

Currently Watching....

Golden Girls: Rite of Spring

Currently Listening To....

Bing Crosby Christmas Pandora Station

Currently Reading....

Harry Potter FanFiction

Currently Doing for Fitness...

Yoga

Currently Loving...

My job!

Currently Anxious and Praying About...

Painsley

Frankie

Jessica and her family

Mrs. Daphne

Mewmaw

Nathaniel's Grandma

Odette's dad

Brittany's grandma

Currently Blessed By....

My boss!

Currently Grateful For...

The best friends that I have!

Currently Excited About...

Snow!

Current Favorite Quote, Verse, Line...

I PERSONALLY LOVE THAT THIS IS TRUE!!!

Currently Buying....

Groceries!!

Currently Lusting After....

Long Leather Detail Gabardine Trench Coat

Currently Playing...

Bubble Witch Saga 2, Sims Free Play, Pottermore

Currently Loving Apps...

iPhone: DarkSky

iPad: Pocket Fiction

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...

Blankets

Current Picture of the Day...

Jack and Sally-Nightmare Before Christmas

Meeting Jack and Sally!

Happy Halloween

"TROLL IN THE DUNGEON!!!"

I hope everyone's Halloween is going safe and happily! I know mine has been so crazy! Costumes, candy, work, and snow! Snow on Halloween! When I said I wanted snow for the holidays... Halloween wasn't part of the package but I got it!

We have arrived in North Carolina until Wednesday! Everything is going so amazing and I cannot wait to play blog catch up and let you all in on my festive finish to October! I love you all and thank you for the support!

Don't go to any Death Parties or follow any trolls into the bathroom!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Fremione Again But Maybe Harmione

When I wrote #Fremione I just begun on my journey through the world of Fremione. Now a month later when that's really all I have done I have realized how even more perfect of a set up that would have been.

I know so many people don't agree me. First, there are the delusional people that think Ron and Hermione would actually work. Seriously? I am one against domestic abuse. That is what this would be I wouldn't completely say that it would physical but think about the mental anguish he caused her. Dramione group. I kind of can see this especially after the war. The ones that think it could have happened before are pushing it. J.K. Rowlings herself said that she wished she would have put Harry with Hermione.

Now, that's a theory, beside Fremione, that I am on board with more so than the rest. Harry and Hermione were easily the better choice than Ron and Hermione. Ron would seriously do nothing but let his temper flare and his lack of belief shine in their relationship. Even in the epilogue he undermines her without showing remorse for it.

“I wrote the Hermione/Ron relationship as a form of wish fulfillment. That’s how it was conceived, really. For reasons that have very little to do with literature and far more to do with me clinging to the plot as I first imagined it, Hermione ended up with Ron. I know, I’m sorry. But if I’m absolutely honest, distance has given me perspective on that. It was a choice I made for very personal reasons, not for reasons of credibility.” - JKR

The queen herself sees it. I kind of wish she had of killed off Ron in the fifth book. He is the character I feel least drawn too and least concerned about during both the books and movies. I didn't even feel bad when Ron was having his nightmare come true in front of him about Hermione and Harry being together because in my heart that is what I wanted.

People constantly talk about how Hermione is his trophy because he is the hero's best friend. TROPHY?!? Excuse me? Hermione deserves better than that. She deserves someone who actually values her opinion not someone trying to please by asking her opinion.

Fred Weasley and Harry Potter both value Hermione's opinion.

Hermione: "You know, that really is extraordinary magic!"
Fred: "For that, Hermione, you can have one for free."

And

Harry: “You're brilliant, Hermione. Truly.”

Where many people would like to see their next genreration. I am against that. 1. I would have to watch George's kid and not Fred's. 2. That thing called Ron and Hermione would be there.... Or maybe not if they got a divorce! 3. What would be a bad force?

No I prefer James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter's stories. I would also love the founder of Hogwarts story. All of that those would be so much more magical to me.

I must say that Fremione is dear to me because Hermione needed some fun in her life. She needed it more than anyone. She was always the stout one.

When people say Ron is real life and not fiction. It saddens me to think people have accepted an abusive relationship as real life. Why not rise above standards and find someone who is your other half? The one that can learn from your knowledge and use it. But all while still making you relax and unwind instead of being so tense.

Fred would be that for Hermione. I am a lover of Peter Pan, the real story not Disney's but I am a fan of that too. I personally love to think of Fred and Hermione like Peter Pan and Wendy...

The boy who would never grow up and the girl who had t to be grown up. It fits so well for them. Though I must also admit I am a huge fan of this FanFiction, Tink, by aForgottenWeasley. Some of her stories really change up what happened in the books but it's so well written that honestly I have to really remember what happened in the books versus what goes on in her stories. It's truly fascinating. Her other story I recommend reading is Howling... I felt so intense about this story that I contacted the author via Twitter to tell her how amazing it was!

Another point that I have is that J.K. Rowlings could have had an unique love twist to the Deathly Hallows. Fred worried about Hermione going off with two guys gets mad that she does and he doesn't even get to tell her goodbye before she runs off. She is off having an adventure and he is stuck doing Potterwatch and being concerned.

Imagine the concern and hatred Fred feels about her being tortured by Bellatrix. Knowing the pain of something being carved into your skin from his detentions with Umbridge. He would have felt so strongly about that it would have made him sick. And Hermione could have saved Fred even though it would have resulted in Ron's death.

I know, I know I am evil to those who like Romione or Dramione. But I have just a strong love for my One True Pair as you do.