Friday Favorites

1. 9 Rules For Emailing From Google Exec Eric Schmidt. (time.com)
2. When to Toss Your Makeup. (theeverygirl.com)
3. 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your 20's Professionally. (levo.com)
4. 5 Quotes From Mark Zuckerberg That Prove Success Begins With Impossible Dreams. (elitedaily.com)
5. The Pair Of Pants You’ll Want To Wear Literally All Weekend. (theglitterguide.com)

Enjoy your weekend!

"Fall in love with your life."

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday everyone! As much as I would like to say that I am looking forward to this weekend, I'm not. Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of the passing of my Grampi. He was one of the best men I knew and I know he is with me every single day. Remember to take the time to tell your loved ones how much they are loved because you never know how much time you will have left with them. I will be sharing more about my Grampi on Monday...stay tuned.

1. Five Suggestions For Texting in Relationships. (typsywriter.com)
2. Learning to Love Criticism. (nytimes.com)
3. The 2-Minute Stretch All Desk Workers Should Do Before Bed. (huffingtonpost.com)
4. Ownership. (thecollegeprepster.com)
5. 20 Ways to Style the Classic White Button-Down. (theeverygirl.com)

Enjoy your weekend! XOXO

"Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It's all funny." - Joan Rivers

Friday Favorites

Hope everyone has a great weekend! XOXO

1. Sling It: Crossbody Bags to Covet. (instyle.com)
2. 15 Basic Pieces Of Clothing Every Twentysomething Owns. (cosmopolitan.com)
3. Break Tradition With These 14 Alternative Engagement Rings. (barneys.com)
4. Lara Spencer’s 12 Dos and Don’ts for Shopping at Flea Markets. (domainehome.com)
5. #StyleHack: Never Get a Blister Again With This Genius Trick. (whowhatwear.com)

"Be the type of person you want to meet." 

Friday Favorites

It’s Friday! It’s Friday! It’s almost time for the weekend, but before some well needed and deserved R&R I have pulled together my five favorite online stories from this week that I have enjoyed reading. I hope that you will like them as well! Enjoy!

1. Strategic Dating Advice: Be As Proactive at Dating As You Are at Work. (levo.com)
2. The Kind Of Woman: Balance. (apartment34.com)
3. On Finding Happiness. (advicefromatwentysomething.com)
4. Skill to Conquer: Trust Yourself. (nycprgirls.com)
5. The Future of PR: 5 Lessons for Pros. (prdaily.com)

Have a great weekend! 

"Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen." 

Friday Favorites

Thank gosh it is finally Friday! That means the weekend is almost here! My life the past couple of months has been crazy to say the least and I am at a point in my life where there is a crossroads and it’s time for me to start making some big girl decisions – none of which are going to be easy. I have been doing a lot of online reading and I wanted to share with you some great articles that I have come across. If you need inspiration, cheering up or even just a little pick me up these are definitely for you! Enjoy!

1. Change your relationship with fear. (maxiemccoy.com)

2. How to Use Afformations to Change Your Life. (levo.com)

3. Nine Things No One Tells You About Being a Grown-Up. (bustle.com)

4. Twenty pieces of advice every young professional should follow. (prdaily.com)

5. Fifty Simple Ways To Transform Your Life For The Better. (huffingtonpost.com)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

"Better days are coming. They are called: Saturday and Sunday." 

The Bachelorette Takes Marseilles

Did anyone watch last night’s episode of The Bachelorette? Per usual there was more “man drama” and some awkward moments. Andi is really proving to be a great Bachelorette – she asks the guys deep questions and she is trusting her gut! I’m glad that she was chosen to find love this season. Now let’s recap what happened when The Bachelorette took on Marseilles, France.

First 1-on-1: Josh – All I have to say is finally!!! Their connection and chemistry is unreal. I like that Andi knows he could be trouble, but she asks the hard questions to see if there is more than just the physical connection. I really trust that Josh is a genuine guy and that everything he says is 100% true and honest. Can they just make babies already?!!

Josh and Andi in Marseilles

Group Date: The drama always happens on group dates. I think it’s about time some of these men grow up. You are there for one reason and one reason only, to fall in love with Andi. Anywho, the guys had to be mimes for the day and perform in a public square in Marseilles. Marquel, Cody and JJ were loving it while Nick was very apprehensive or being salty as Andi would say! I think that Nick just yearns for normalcy and he is uncomfortable in group settings which is completely understandable. It shows that he actually does care for Andi and isn’t there to put on a show for the cameras. JJ got the rose on the date after he took Andi on Ferris wheel that overlooked the beauty that is Marseilles.

JJ, Marquel and Nick miming for the crowd

Second 1-on-1: Bryan – He is the guy that every mom wants their daughter to bring home. He is polite, respectful and seems to be a very caring individual. Their date got off to a great start, but got a little awkward when they were cooking in Andi’s apartment. To say that Bryan was out of his comfort zone is the understatement of the year. He made up for his awkwardness though by taking her out for a normal meal (who doesn’t like frog legs??!) and kissing her like she wanted him to the whole evening. I like this guy, but unfortunately I don’t see the spark between the two of them that Andi has with some of the other men.

Rose Ceremony: Shocker!!! Andi cancelled the cocktail party! She had already made up her mind on who she was going to send home and she was sticking to her gut. Patrick, Andrew and Marquel were sent home.

What do you think about all the drama with the guys? Do you think she finds “The One”?

“When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.” – William Shakespeare

My Life Lately

Hi everyone! I realize I haven't posted on here for a couple weeks and I wanted to explain. A couple of weeks ago my dog, Lucy, became very ill and we honestly didn't think she was going to make it. We spent days just watching her and praying for the best. Luckily within the past week she has turned the corner and is starting to be her normal self again. We know that our time is limited with her (she is 12 years old), but we are cherishing every moment that we now have with her. She is a part of our family and I can only imagine the pain and sadness we will all feel when she is gone. But until that time comes we are keeping our heads high and just loving her as much as we possibly can!!

Tomorrow I will be back to posting on a regular schedule...stay tuned for my Bachelorette recap and what I received from being an Influenster!!

"Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole." - Roger Caras

The Future

When you are younger, all you do is look towards the future and think about how great it will be to become an adult and make decisions for yourself. However when you actually become an adult, the future can be a scary place. At 23 years old, I can honestly say that I don’t really know what my future holds. Now this may seem strange, but it is the truth. I know where I would like to be and what I would like to be doing however all of the pieces have to fall into place for my “perfect” future to occur. Even though I know that a “perfect” life doesn’t exist.  At this moment in my life, looking into the future is terrifying.

My younger self had a plan. I was going to go to college, become a teacher and live happily ever after. However, when I got to college I realized that the plan I had in place all along wasn’t truly what I wanted. So I threw my plan out the door and embarked on my new plan that I knew would lead me to happiness in the long run. After graduating college one year ago, there have been so many ups and downs with my life and career that I am starting to wonder what my future truly holds. Did I make the right decision changing majors and throwing my life-long plan out the door? Will I find the job that is the perfect fit for me?

As of right now there are a lot of unanswered questions in my life that only I can answer. I know that all of my decisions have led me to where I am today and the people around me will only continue to lead me in the right direction. Living in the moment is a hard thing to do, but I am striving to make every day count and take my life one day at a time. I know that I will find what makes me happy in time and have the career that I have always wanted to have. Until then I will take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way and make the most out of every day. Everything will turn out in the end!

Have you ever struggled with what your future looks like? I would love to hear how you have gotten through those times…feel free to leave a comment or send me an email at kindlywithk{a}gmail.com.

“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti

Maya Angelou – A Way With Words

Today the world lost an incredible soul. Maya Angelou passed away at the age of 86. Her words were unlike anything I have ever heard before and when Maya Angelou spoke, you listened. She will be forever missed, but her legacy will always live on in her words. My thoughts and prayers to her family.

“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.” - Maya Angelou