My sassy-pants match my short hair, fellows

Hey friends, This kind of strays from my usual themes of Jesus/ secondhand shopping/ snacks...but, it's what I've been thinking about, so it's what I'm writing about. Namely this: short hair. As I recently revealed on the blog, I'm the proud and lucky recipient of a fantastic haircut (love to my girl Kristen!). It's fun,Continue reading "My sassy-pants match my short hair, fellows"

What I Wore Wednesday: complimentary color and hair reveal, yo

So, at one of the weddings I attended there was this other female guest wearing a teal/ cyan-y dress and a coral-orange necklace. And each color made the other color POP. She looked great, and I wanted to try to show you: I've been thinking about that combo and complimentary colors for a while andContinue reading "What I Wore Wednesday: complimentary color and hair reveal, yo"

Year of Faith Catholicism to the max. Prepare to be overwhelmed.

Two Sundays ago I attended mass at the large stone-and-marble Shrine across the city from my house. I went there because I honestly thought the Year of Faith ended this week instead of a few days later still, and I needed to fit in my favorite indulgence-option of the entire Year-of-Faith deal: renewing of yourContinue reading "Year of Faith Catholicism to the max. Prepare to be overwhelmed."

Black Bean, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili

Remember when I was going to post gluten-free recipes on this here blog? And then three hundred years passed and I didn't? I apologize for that. Now, I have a cousin who started a new food blog. Yay! More recipes. And she even posted one that was meat-free/ gluten-free, so I decided to test itContinue reading "Black Bean, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili"

Conversations which took place on Halloween 2013

A sample of conversations from today. Director to me: I assume you're supposed to be dressed as something. Me: Yes! I'm a gypsy. Director: They're not called that anymore. Me: I know, so I'm actually a Together: ROMA. Director: For the Romans. My boss: I didn't even realize you were dressed up. Side note: DidContinue reading "Conversations which took place on Halloween 2013"

Many times when I’m in the chapel, I’m not “praying”

"Praying" in quotes in the title. So, I like hanging out in the chapel. I think you're supposed to go there to pray. And I believe that most people are praying while they're there. I was taught that praying is "talking with God" and I really like praying, actually. But I've notice something about myContinue reading "Many times when I’m in the chapel, I’m not “praying”"

What Friday night looks like up in here

This is what my house looked like tonight and where everyone was and what they were doing. My dad was doing Sudoku puzzles on the couch. They were supposed to be these cookies, but mistakes were made where egg yolks as well as egg whites were added to the batter so I had to salvageContinue reading "What Friday night looks like up in here"

General things about my life, just in case you needed to know

I have determined to share exactly ten things about my life with you. Because, hey, what's a blog without goals. Oh, and I care about you as a reader. Maybe I could one day do a "ask Nell" thing. But, probs the only person to ask would be my mom. And the only question wouldContinue reading "General things about my life, just in case you needed to know"

Rummage sale JACKPOTS

Oh hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. 😀 Last week I was all, "I'm going to a rummage sale" and I did and I did SO WELL but I never showed you what I bought and I know that everyone is wondering. Obviously. So, I'll show you. Bam! Bam! Bam bam bam! This is most of the stuff right hur.Continue reading "Rummage sale JACKPOTS"