These things inspire me.
We each have a story, each very different. But what we have in common is that we can always help someone else. There's always someone who needs a hug, a gift, a prayer.
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5.1.13
Why You Change The World
These things inspire me.
We each have a story, each very different. But what we have in common is that we can always help someone else. There's always someone who needs a hug, a gift, a prayer.
1.12.12
5 Things You Probably Don't Know About Me
These are all very true facts. Some of them I'm not proud of, but what can you really do? :-)
1. I usually don't go to sleep until 1:30 or after 2:00am. I know what you're thinking!!! But even when i try to go to sleep "early", it's after twelve anyways....I'm such a night owl.
2. When I was little, I was very shy
3. I am still shy....with people I don't know. My family and close friends will tell you that I am one of the loudest, weirdest people out there.
4. I am deathly afraid of snakes, rats and mice. It gives me the creeps to even look at photos or videos of them! The only time I wasn't afraid, was when reading the "Miss Bianca" mouse series.
5. I love thrift shopping much more than mall shopping. You know why? Because I almost NEVER buy stuff at the mall, and I usually always buy something while thrifting. I guess you could say I'm a cheapskate.... Instead of buying a new dress, I'll buy a used dress, plus a ton of other stuff. Helps my budget, people in need, and the earth!
xx SN
27.9.12
latest life learnings
How have you been doing, my loyal readers?! Some of you might not have heard about my latest news. There's this really cute gift store in my town that is so fun to browse through for inspiration and great gifts. A lot of it is handmade and original in different booths/sections. I am opening my very own shop space there in three days! I decided to call it SWEET AFTON. So when I talk in the future about Sweet Afton, you'll know it's my shop space, not a secret baby or some girl i think is sweet. ha ha!
A couple months ago, i thought that by now i would for sure be running a store that was huuuge. Like a dream store. With dressing rooms, and racks and racks of adorable clothing. But before i bought anything really expensive like the inventory and fixtures, God started closing doors. Everything was just so stressful in figuring things out, and something I'd figured on helping with the huge overhead of rent, crumbled apart like old bread. I wondered, was this really how I wanted my life? Filled with non stop stress and no free time? But I know it's not good at all to not be working hard at something. (I've had experience with that this year!!) Finally, it came to telling the owner we'd decided not to do it after all.
My life it seemed, was back to square one. I had no real job, my dream store was not a go after all, and I didn't really have something big and "important" to do during my life. After feeling depressed for a few days, weeks, whatever, I knew I wouldn't be content with just laying around. That's when I decided to start small with Sweet Afton~ a 4x6 foot booth. Small beginnings are great and if i work hard and if God wants to bless it, it will grow and blossom into something successful and wonderful.
You may be wondering why I'm posting all of this. For one thing, I just wanted to tell you guys what's been happening, and another is to tell you what I've learned! We have no idea why things happen. Like if I hadn't started working for the store in the beginning, I wouldn't have started making a ton of merchandise~ which is now ready to sell in my new little shop space.... I was wondering why God had me go on this roller-coaster the past few months. Now I know why! Because He wanted me ready for the next chapter in my life.
He is getting you ready for yours too.
A couple months ago, i thought that by now i would for sure be running a store that was huuuge. Like a dream store. With dressing rooms, and racks and racks of adorable clothing. But before i bought anything really expensive like the inventory and fixtures, God started closing doors. Everything was just so stressful in figuring things out, and something I'd figured on helping with the huge overhead of rent, crumbled apart like old bread. I wondered, was this really how I wanted my life? Filled with non stop stress and no free time? But I know it's not good at all to not be working hard at something. (I've had experience with that this year!!) Finally, it came to telling the owner we'd decided not to do it after all.
My life it seemed, was back to square one. I had no real job, my dream store was not a go after all, and I didn't really have something big and "important" to do during my life. After feeling depressed for a few days, weeks, whatever, I knew I wouldn't be content with just laying around. That's when I decided to start small with Sweet Afton~ a 4x6 foot booth. Small beginnings are great and if i work hard and if God wants to bless it, it will grow and blossom into something successful and wonderful.
You may be wondering why I'm posting all of this. For one thing, I just wanted to tell you guys what's been happening, and another is to tell you what I've learned! We have no idea why things happen. Like if I hadn't started working for the store in the beginning, I wouldn't have started making a ton of merchandise~ which is now ready to sell in my new little shop space.... I was wondering why God had me go on this roller-coaster the past few months. Now I know why! Because He wanted me ready for the next chapter in my life.
He is getting you ready for yours too.
4.8.12
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i love this quote, it really applies to how i've been feeling lately! life has gone from slow to super fast! i keep thinking, it's okay to be busy as long as i still take in the lovely moments, smell the air, feel the sun on my face and be thankful for each second we are able to live. because really, it won't last forever, our life here on earth will end eventually. :)
going to go get comfy and read a good book for a few minutes... i've found that this procedure helps with making me sleepy and avoid insomnia.
your hopefully not sleepless tonight,
~stephanie
i love this quote, it really applies to how i've been feeling lately! life has gone from slow to super fast! i keep thinking, it's okay to be busy as long as i still take in the lovely moments, smell the air, feel the sun on my face and be thankful for each second we are able to live. because really, it won't last forever, our life here on earth will end eventually. :)
going to go get comfy and read a good book for a few minutes... i've found that this procedure helps with making me sleepy and avoid insomnia.
your hopefully not sleepless tonight,
~stephanie
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