Today is an extremely special day for me because today is our three year anniversary! Three years ago today, Tyler asked me to be his girlfriend. We have had an incredible last three years. Tyler and I met on my first day of college; he was actually on staff of my freshman dorm! We didn't talk much my entire freshman year, so our story doesn't really start until I was a sophomore and he was a senior.
(The picture on the left is the first picture we took together (taken at the Northwest vs. Pitt State game) and the picture on the right was taken the night we 'officially' became a couple)
We started dating one month before Tyler graduated. Luckily we were both from Nebraska so we got to spend the summer together before Tyler moved to KC to start working full time. For the first year and half of our relationship, we were in a mid-distance relationship. (We like to say mid-distance because we were only an hour and half away from each other and we got to see each other every weekend. It could have been much worse!)
After I graduated, I moved to Kansas City to be with Tyler and to start working. We have done so many fun things in our first few years as a couple. He has been the best sorority formal and wedding date (pictured above). Together, we have taken a ski trip to Colorado, cheered on our teams at countless sporting events, attended multiple country concerts, have been to Mexico, and more.
One year and 8 days from now, we will be married! (We originally wanted to get married on April 4 so that our anniversary would be our rehearsal dinner but Easter is April 5 next year.) I am so thankful for the person God has blessed my life with. I don't know where I would be without Tyler. He is my rock, my best supporter, my comic relief, and my best friend. I don't know what I did to deserve such an awesome guy in my life, but I am incredibly grateful that he is a part of it.
Tyler does not read my blog so I am able to be as sappy as I want today ;). Love you forever.
"Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be."
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(The picture on the left is the first picture we took together (taken at the Northwest vs. Pitt State game) and the picture on the right was taken the night we 'officially' became a couple)
We started dating one month before Tyler graduated. Luckily we were both from Nebraska so we got to spend the summer together before Tyler moved to KC to start working full time. For the first year and half of our relationship, we were in a mid-distance relationship. (We like to say mid-distance because we were only an hour and half away from each other and we got to see each other every weekend. It could have been much worse!)
After I graduated, I moved to Kansas City to be with Tyler and to start working. We have done so many fun things in our first few years as a couple. He has been the best sorority formal and wedding date (pictured above). Together, we have taken a ski trip to Colorado, cheered on our teams at countless sporting events, attended multiple country concerts, have been to Mexico, and more.
One year and 8 days from now, we will be married! (We originally wanted to get married on April 4 so that our anniversary would be our rehearsal dinner but Easter is April 5 next year.) I am so thankful for the person God has blessed my life with. I don't know where I would be without Tyler. He is my rock, my best supporter, my comic relief, and my best friend. I don't know what I did to deserve such an awesome guy in my life, but I am incredibly grateful that he is a part of it.
Tyler does not read my blog so I am able to be as sappy as I want today ;). Love you forever.
"Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be."
I would love it if you would follow me on GFC or BlogLovin'!
Today is an extremely special day for me because today is our three year anniversary! Three years ago today, Tyler asked me to be his girl...
Today is a pretty exciting day for me because I am celebrating two big accomplishments. Today marks my 100th blog post and one year as a full time associate! Both seem crazy to me that they are already here. How have I already been blogging long enough for today to be my 100th post? How have I been out of college long enough for today to be my one year working at my first real job? Today, I'm talking about things I've learned over the course of each.
Lessons From My First Job
//Pretty Little Interns out celebrating after we got our job offers!//
1. Work is way more enjoyable when you like the people you work with.
Above is a picture of a group of girls who I interned with the summer before my senior year of college. Obviously your first priority at work should be to work. However, the day goes by much faster if you have someone to chat with, email fun links to, and meet up with for lunch! I'm lucky enough to have interned for my current job with some pretty amazing people and to work with great people now. Can you imagine how boring work would be if you didn't have a single person to talk to?!
2. Be on time and don't skip out of work early.
I think this "rule" definitely loosens up the longer you've been with a company, but in your first year you most likely haven't earned the right to work 9:00-4:30 each day. Yes, there are days when we all are running behind or need to leave early. Just don't make it a habit. My manager said something one day that stuck with me: "I want to impress my boss so I want to be here before her and later than her each day." This is not honestly always possible for me, but I do make sure to be to my desk on time and to stay until five. (Okay 4:50 because I want to beat traffic ;)).I never thought this is something other people noticed, but as soon as he mentioned it I started noticing it, too.
3. "Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."
Zig Ziglar (and my high school marketing teacher) knew what he was talking about with this quote. Your attitude is more important than your skill set. Anybody can be trained to do anything. If they actually want to do it is another story. A hard working person, who is still learning, is of greater value to a company than a person who is rude, smug, or lazy but very smart. Consider the two... who would you rather work with?
Lessons From My First Blog
1. It takes way more time than you think.
When I first started this blog, I was expecting it to take maybe an hour or two out of each day. (Ha!) I could honestly spend 8 hours a day brainstorming ideas, taking pictures, writing blog posts, networking, etc. It's not exactly possible with a full time job, though! I think I do a pretty good job of managing my time and making sure I'm not constantly staring at a computer screen, but I feel like I could always do more!
2. You need to be present in the blogging community.
No matter how much we all wish it could happen, readers do not just magically find your blog. If you want people to know you have a blog, you need to promote yourself and comment on other blogs to get your name/face out there. Also, if people are taking the time to come to your blog, have the courtesy to respond to their comments either on your own blog or on theirs. Someone is taking time out of their day to read and comment on your blog. They won't keep that up if they never hear back from you!
3. There is always, always something to learn.
I knew that blogging would be something new to learn, but I was not expecting to feel behind in my learning! I feel pretty tech-savvy, but the amount of time it took for me to figure out how to install a "Pin It!" button on my blog was embarrassing. Now I'm looking into growing my blog and the things I want to do are overwhelming to say the least. I have learned a lot from the book, Blog Inc., but after reading it I have a huge list of things to do and learn! In addition to this, don't be afraid to reach out to other bloggers you look up to. If you have a question, someone out there can answer it! I have reached out to some of my favorites in the past with questions and all have responded! Use your resources ;).
AND LASTLY (what you're all probably here for) THE WINNER OF THE BRINA BOX GIVEAWAY IS:
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Congratulations, Emily! Check your inbox later today for more information!
Thank you all for reading this super text heavy post. I promise to be back with outfits on Monday ;).
Have a good weekend!
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Lessons From My First Job
1. Work is way more enjoyable when you like the people you work with.
Above is a picture of a group of girls who I interned with the summer before my senior year of college. Obviously your first priority at work should be to work. However, the day goes by much faster if you have someone to chat with, email fun links to, and meet up with for lunch! I'm lucky enough to have interned for my current job with some pretty amazing people and to work with great people now. Can you imagine how boring work would be if you didn't have a single person to talk to?!
2. Be on time and don't skip out of work early.
I think this "rule" definitely loosens up the longer you've been with a company, but in your first year you most likely haven't earned the right to work 9:00-4:30 each day. Yes, there are days when we all are running behind or need to leave early. Just don't make it a habit. My manager said something one day that stuck with me: "I want to impress my boss so I want to be here before her and later than her each day." This is not honestly always possible for me, but I do make sure to be to my desk on time and to stay until five. (Okay 4:50 because I want to beat traffic ;)).I never thought this is something other people noticed, but as soon as he mentioned it I started noticing it, too.
3. "Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."
Zig Ziglar (and my high school marketing teacher) knew what he was talking about with this quote. Your attitude is more important than your skill set. Anybody can be trained to do anything. If they actually want to do it is another story. A hard working person, who is still learning, is of greater value to a company than a person who is rude, smug, or lazy but very smart. Consider the two... who would you rather work with?
Lessons From My First Blog
1. It takes way more time than you think.
When I first started this blog, I was expecting it to take maybe an hour or two out of each day. (Ha!) I could honestly spend 8 hours a day brainstorming ideas, taking pictures, writing blog posts, networking, etc. It's not exactly possible with a full time job, though! I think I do a pretty good job of managing my time and making sure I'm not constantly staring at a computer screen, but I feel like I could always do more!
2. You need to be present in the blogging community.
No matter how much we all wish it could happen, readers do not just magically find your blog. If you want people to know you have a blog, you need to promote yourself and comment on other blogs to get your name/face out there. Also, if people are taking the time to come to your blog, have the courtesy to respond to their comments either on your own blog or on theirs. Someone is taking time out of their day to read and comment on your blog. They won't keep that up if they never hear back from you!
3. There is always, always something to learn.
I knew that blogging would be something new to learn, but I was not expecting to feel behind in my learning! I feel pretty tech-savvy, but the amount of time it took for me to figure out how to install a "Pin It!" button on my blog was embarrassing. Now I'm looking into growing my blog and the things I want to do are overwhelming to say the least. I have learned a lot from the book, Blog Inc., but after reading it I have a huge list of things to do and learn! In addition to this, don't be afraid to reach out to other bloggers you look up to. If you have a question, someone out there can answer it! I have reached out to some of my favorites in the past with questions and all have responded! Use your resources ;).
AND LASTLY (what you're all probably here for) THE WINNER OF THE BRINA BOX GIVEAWAY IS:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Congratulations, Emily! Check your inbox later today for more information!
Thank you all for reading this super text heavy post. I promise to be back with outfits on Monday ;).
Have a good weekend!
I would love it if you would follow me on GFC or BlogLovin'!
Today is a pretty exciting day for me because I am celebrating two big accomplishments. Today marks my 100th blog post and one year as a f...
//Ringing in the New Year with my main squeeze//
Today is the final day of the Holiday Link Up with More Pieces of Me and On the Daily Express. Thanks to both of these wonderful ladies for hosting such a fun link up each week! Today's topic is all about New Year's Resolutions. Not going to lie, I had a very hard time deciding on mine this year. What are your resolutions? Share them in the comments below!
My 2014 Resolutions
1. Make the bed every morning
2. Travel; Whether traveling the world means leaving the country or driving 3 hours to St. Louis I want to go somewhere new and give in to my wanderlust.
3. Spend less time on my iPhone; I read on another blog recently that they don't use their phone from 5-8 PM each night. While I'm not setting a time limit on when I can't use my phone, I like the idea of trying to use it less. I would rather spend time with the people I'm with than scroll aimlessly through Instagram.
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Also, you may have noticed the blog looks a little different today! Since we're starting a new year I thought the blog needed a new look. I wanted something much more simple. Big thanks to Tyler for helping with the new design! Hope you all like the new, cleaner, look of A Memory of Us! We're still working on editing everything, so there may be more changes taking place over the next few days!
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//Ringing in the New Year with my main squeeze// Today is the final day of the Holiday Link Up with More Pieces of Me and On the Da...
2013 has been one of the best years. It has been a year of firsts; first job, first apartment, first time at various sporting events, and more. The year began with me moving to a new city and is ending with Tyler and I engaged. Here is a look back on my 2013.
//First time at a KU basketball game / First time at a NASCAR race//
//Michael Buble concert/ Kip Moore and Brantley Gilbert concert / Eric Church and Kenny Chesney concert//
//Attended countless Royals baseball games//
//Took a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks with Tyler's friends from high school//
//First time at a Chiefs game in October / Tailgating with friends at a Chiefs game in November//
//Trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico with Danielle and Chuck//
"Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right."
See you on January 2nd!
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//Ski trip to Colorado in January / Trip to Chase and Audrey's cabin after a major snow storm//
//First time at a KU basketball game / First time at a NASCAR race//
//Michael Buble concert/ Kip Moore and Brantley Gilbert concert / Eric Church and Kenny Chesney concert//
//Attended countless Royals baseball games//
//Married off two of my best friends, Mary-Katherine and Kelsey//
//Took a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks with Tyler's friends from high school//
//Went back to Northwest for my first homecoming as an alum//
//First time at a Chiefs game in October / Tailgating with friends at a Chiefs game in November//
//Tyler and I are engaged! / Celebrating our engagement with friends//
//Trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico with Danielle and Chuck//
"Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right."
See you on January 2nd!
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2013 has been one of the best years. It has been a year of firsts; first job, first apartment, first time at various sporting events, and...
Today, as part of the Holiday Link Up with On the Daily Express and More Pieces of Me, I am sharing my holiday traditions! This year is the first year Tyler and I will be celebrating as an engaged couple. I always love Christmas, but I feel like this year will be super special :).
In the coming years, we will combine our family traditions as well as start some of our own. I am so excited to see how our family traditions come together. Here are some of my favorite family traditions:
1. For dinner on Christmas Eve,we order Valentino's pizza and lasagna. It is one my family's favorite things. My mom has asked before if we want to change this dinner to something more formal, and we always say no. It's nice to keep Christmas Eve simple and stress free!
2. When we were little, my brother, sister, and I each got to open one present on Christmas Eve. It was always a process picking which present we just had to open the night before! This is something I would love to do when Tyler and I have kids in the
3. Tyler and I do one Christmas date night a year. We go out to a fancy dinner and do our gift exchange just the two of us. (The picture is from our date last year.) I love having the time to ourselves. I don't know how long this will continue, but for right now it has become a favorite tradition of mine!
4. Growing up, I was in The Nutcracker ballet. I miss it so much and it is one of my favorite parts about Christmas! Even though I was in it and have a love-hate relationship with the music, I get so excited for it every year. We didn't make it this year because our trip to Mexico occupied two of the weekends it was showing, but hopefully Tyler will take us next year!
P.S. My look from last week was chosen as one of the Holiday Style Linkup Party favorites! Check it out by clicking the button below!
What are your favorite traditions? Share in the comments below or join us in the Holiday Link Up!
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Today, as part of the Holiday Link Up with On the Daily Express and More Pieces of Me , I am sharing my holiday traditions! This year...
As per Gossip Girl Thanksgiving tradition, I’m trading my laptop for stove-top. And for the next sixteen hours, the only thing I’m dishing is seconds. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. Have fun, little rodents.
xoxo
1. My fiance.
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2. Graduating college and having a job straight out of college.
3. My support circle of friends and family.
4. My faith
5. Having a warm place to call home.
This Thanksgiving, Tyler and I have 3 meals to go to. (cue food baby....now) Thursday lunch will be spent with his family and dinner will be spent with my family. (I'm making pumpkin muffins found here... cross your fingers they taste as good as they look!) On Saturday we are having Friendsgiving with his friends from high school! It is amazing how well they have all kept in touch over the years, and I am so thankful to be included with this group of people! How are you spending your Thanksgiving?
Let me know if the comments what you're most thankful for this holiday! <3
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As per Gossip Girl Thanksgiving tradition, I’m trading my laptop for stove-top. And for the next sixteen hours, the only thing I’...
