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Wine. Ring. Where's the chocolates at?! I'm not quite sure where 2019 is running off to that Valentine's Day is suddenly just around the corner. It's shocking! This year I am trying to be less grouchy about the commerical holiday, and so there are two posts up on the blog for you guys to get some Valentine's Day ideas. The best part? Our main post was written by Miss @ashventures8 herself! Talking all about being single on Valentine's Day and the many ways one can partake in the festivities without the need of a significant other. Go show her post some love! 💖 (Link in bio) Are you a V-Day lover or disliker? Got any plans? Share them below!

I heard a quote recently that stated "Fear has killed more dreams than #failure ever will", and I could not agree more. The fear of failure is often the drive of my perfectionism AND my #procrastination. Weird isn't it? To push oneself so hard but also to not push at all? It is like a paralysis limbo 'Do I, do I not, do I, do I not". This year I decided to step off the limbo train in some areas of my life (baby steps, people!) and just go for certain things. Just go for it in my fitness, just go for it in my business expansion, just go for it with my blog and #Youtube. Yeah, you read that right. I got off the limbo train and joined the youtube train - and it's moving! It is scary to put yourself out there, to put your thoughts out in the open for anyone to criticize. But what is the worst that can happen? Maybe I'll fail, maybe no one will watch or listen. Big whoop! At least I stepped out of my comfort zone and pushed for something I believe in. At least I will have learned and maybe even impacted 1 person. At least I looked fear in the eyes and said "come at me, bro! My God is bigger!" and made it lose its hold on me. If I fail, I will rise again. That is what we must remember. Whatever goal or dream you are currently chasing, be prepared to fail at some point. No one makes it up the ladder without a few scrapes and bruises. Maybe your success will come faster, maybe you will fail multiple times. Those hurdles don't matter as much as what YOU choose to do to overcome them. Remember: you have the ability to rise every time. Be a #Phoenix.

Today's blog post is all about faith & reflection (get it? the mountains are reflecting on water in the picture?! 😎) . . "Why am I a #Christian? What does #God mean to me?" These are loaded questions but ones I find crutial for every believer to have an answer to. Why is that important? My opinion is that this is what anchors you steady when life is trying to blow you in 10 differential directions. Knowing what you believe and why you believe it is the core foundation of who you are. . . Want to know more about the #10yearchallenge on my answers to the above questions? Grab a warm drink and click on the link in my profile. ☕ . . Photo credit: my husband while on our mini-honeymoon at #lakelouise 💙

Ever look back at pictures and remain amazed at how you young you looked? This is us 2.5 years ago! I think we look like babies! I'm not one to miss hot weather... But after our Mexico trip I have been left itching for more drinks and chats by the ocean 🌴 *Sigh* There is a time and season for everything, and it is not the time for another vacation (just yet). Happy Thursday!

Getting this guy ready to be painted by @hiddengemsbyphilomena this week! . . I pestered Anth all year about getting a piano for me in the house and now that we are finally doing it I'm second guessing it all! (Don't worry Philomena, we are still doing it). Any other second guessers out there? I hate the feeling and the questions that flood - "Was it a good decision? Should we be putting money towards this 'non-necessity' right now? Should we have put money on the mortgage instead? Will its bulkiness look bad in the room? Should we have gotten a new one or the #babygrand instead? What if it breaks when we move it and it's money wasted, it's so old!" . . Truth is, sometimes you have to put "the responsible answer" aside and do something that will bring you ongoing joy. Call it the emotionally responsible answer! Anyways, we are super excited to see the end result and get this beast home. I've missed writing with these keys. 🎹

A short while ago I called my mom to ask her about a Spanish word I had heard and ended up bawling on the phone about how I felt like a victim in a reoccuring situation. . . I was expecting her to appease my frustrations and feel my pain, instead she sounded relaxed when telling me I was wrong in my actions. Umm, WHAT?! My mind kept stating "I am the victim, I am not retaliating, I am NOT acting incorrectly!" Then she reminded me that I was not just facing the situation in the flesh, and though physically I was taking a higher road, spiritually I was wrong in my choice of actions. It was wrong of me to hold anger and wish someone ill, it was wrong of me to not actively pray into the situation, I was wrong in choosing a victim mentality instead of spirituality fighting my battle, even if I technically fit the victim definition. I honestly tried to help her understand why I was still right, but truth is, my spirit new SHE was right. I couldn't see it for myself while being wrapped up in my bitterness, so Jesus had me make a silly call to be able to open my eyes to the bigger picture. Thank you, Jesus (and mom!).🙆 . . If you are currently feeling like you are battling a situation or person in the flesh, can I challenge you to check in and see what you are doing in the #spiritual realm? Are you choosing to live defeated or are you taking your rightful position as a #victorious child of our powerful God? Are you sitting in bitterness and anger, rehearsing conversations that will never actually happen, or are you on your knees in prayer? . . Goodness knows all this can at times be overwhelming, and the more we are told to pray and be humble the more we want to fight (or is just me?). How about we start with one step: our mindset. What can you change about your mindset in the situation you face? Pray into that one thing. Let the power of #prayer change your heart and I pray it changes your troubles too. ♥

The last large #reno material purchase was made this week! 😏 . . It is hard to believe that by March our interior renovations will be all done! What was ment to be a four month process became a 1 year affair (seriously underestimated how much time this line of work requires!). So much has been learned around knowing the order projects should go in to choosing #contractors wisely. It has been a whirlwind for a year that has challenged and grown us as a couple and as individuals. . . I would hands down make this a career if I could just convince Anth to the idea 🤔. Before & After video to come out as soon as we wrap up!

At least if I was done like dinner I would be a warm roast! It is sooo cold out there, and I am usually team "I love winter"! Anyone else have their nostrils freeze this morning?🙋😱 . . Dragging this frozen booty into workout gear and hitting a weight training class to get this heart pumping! But first a little rest on the couch. #pleasedontfallasleep

Facebook reminded me what we were up to on this date four years ago. FOUR YEARS! Where has time gone?! . . It stirred me and lit a little fire to work at bringing back our #dateday activities. We have been so consumed with the routine of long commutes, work, and renovations that is has been a little too easy to ignore the need to date in marriage. . . Drop your date ideas on a comment below!!

Have you ever felt held back from acting on a dream or calling out of fear of being judged or criticized? I have, and I'm quite tired of giving in to fear more than I do passion. . . I have little fears when it comes to taking leaps in my professional business or investments, but my ministry and my current calling? There is so much fear and hesitation! Despite feeling the spiritual pull to act, fear of judgement and failure have almost felt paralyzing the last few months. "What will people think? Will they roll their eyes and say 'look, just another person trying to make it with youtube ... just another person who thinks they have something to teach' or will they support it?" Questions and doubt flood my mind to the point where I walk away with the excuse of "being busy with my business expansion" and hold back from expanding the very thing I feel called to spiritually take action in. . . The only way I know how to step out of that fear and all the excuses that come with it, is to keep accountable ... to you, my friends and readers. Be expectant and if there are no signs of video based #biblestudy or #devotional by months end, start asking questions! Please! AND if you have also been holding back on taking action in an area you know you need to step into, I hope I can encourage you to take that jump into sharing your passion. . . Let us not get so distracted by the fear of judgement that we miss out on impacting the lives of those around us. 💖

A picture of Togo and I. 🐾 The following is a recurring conversation in our home: . . Anth: How about just one baby? Me: How about just two dogs? Anth: No. Me: How about two dogs and a baby? Kid↔dog friendships are the sweetest thing! Anth: No. Me: Guess you ain't getting that baby. Anth: Ash, we're not getting two dogs. . . 😂😇 . . Who do you think will win? Not that having kids is a game... But c'mon, who will cave 1st? Enter your guess below! 🤔

Happy start to another year! ☃ . . No sugar coating: I had the worst emotional start to a new year yet. You know those moments where you are surrounded by the best peeps in town yet internally you are barely holding it together? That was me. Present but so emotionally absent for what felt like days on end, and choosing the worst coping mechanisms to manage it! . . I haven't felt up to sitting and setting goals or resolutions for the year, and though at first I was upset over this, I am actually glad that there will be no major timelines to keep! It is so unlike me that I keep having to remind myself that this is not quitting, it's just doing things differently. . . I know the areas I will aim for personal growth in and where I want to take my business and the blog, I'm just not putting their outcome in a box. I am choosing to allow myself the freedom to move as I feel led by God instead of trying to force things into my own timeline. . . In 2019 there will be no success or failure, there will only be living and learning, and being present while doing it. Oh! And there will for sure be a heck of a lot more Jesus in my life because He is life and clarity. 🙃 . . What do you have in-store for your 2019?

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