Why I'm Quitting

Quitting probably isn't the best word for me to use here. Let's say "taking a break". And I am not talking about from my server position at the restaurant in town (I love that job). I am talking about the job that requires me to create "better memories" than all of my friends. I am "taking a break" from social media.
Now, you may say that this blog should count as social media, but I don't. I highly doubt that this blog is even skimmed over by 2 people within a week. But, that is fine with me.

Why I'm Leaving Facebook
I have decided that Facebook only provides me with news that I enjoy seeing about once every two months. That would be when a friend gets engaged, when someone has their first baby, or when I get to see beautiful wedding photos. For the most part, Facebook sucks an enormous amount of my time. I have decided to keep my account active, but only access it when someone asks me to. (I've already deleted my phone app, whoo! small success!)
I honestly do believe that Facebook is a brilliant idea. I am not knocking it at all and I in no way believe that Facebook itself is bad. For me, I need less of it.

Why I'm Fixing My Instagram Account
I set my profile to private, I unfollowed people that I don't know, and I filtered through my followers to only people who really know me. I'm only sharing my photos with close friends, right?

I've made myself believe that my constant updates are just a way to record my memories. Honestly, I think I am just looking for approval from my friends and a certain number of "likes" to make me feel good about my life. That's sad.
I will continue to update my Instagram account with photos that I actually care about sharing, and I will also print them to save in a photo album. They are that important right?

Why I Love My Blog
While typing new posts, I am not looking forward to anyone reading them. I don't expect a certain reaction from readers, and I am not looking for acceptance. I simply blog as a hobby.

I promise my rant is over. It feels nice to wind it in a bit and be a little more me and less "Emily Stark, account number x"

 

Thank you, whoever you are for reading!

Fun stuff will be back next post, promise!

 

 

June Review

Hi Friends!

I am enjoying my week off to celebrate the 4th of July, and I think it is about time to write a new blog post.

I've noticed that my posts are becoming much more scarce, and they have been pretty regularly just monthly updates on my 101 in 1001 list. But I'm okay with that.

 

I never got around to posting a list of what my goals were for June, they just sat on a post-it note on my laptop, staring at me all month. But wouldn't-ya-know, they all got accomplished.

• Use a disposable camera
• Visit someplace new
• Read books from the library
• Memorize a verse

I decided that for June I was going to select only a few that I could actually get done, and it is really cool to see that I did.

 

 

I used a disposable camera on my trip to Charlottesville. (Check....check)

 

 

 

 



 

I read a great book by Karen Kingsbury, Leaving. It was one that I borrowed from the library, and promptly returned late. Womp.

 

 

 

 

I also memorized a verse one morning during my quiet time. Hebrews 11:1

 

momentsdontcollectdust.com

 

I was really glad to complete my list for June, and in addition I was able to send 4 more letters snail-mail style.

 

Hooray for new things!

 

P.S. Do you have any great July 4th plans? I am going on a kayak-camping trip, yay!

 

 

 







May Review

Y'all, I still love my 101 in 1001 list. Can we just say that is a miracle in itself?

 

Last month I set some realistic goals for myself:

• Invest in a friend's dream
• Donate blood
• Host a pinterest craft party
• Watch the sun rise
• Coffee shop-hop
• Buy from the farmer's market

 

What I did:

 

• Invest in a friend's dream- I have known a sweet girl named Macy for several years now, she has been such an inspiration in so many ways. I have followed her journey via social media and have been blown away by how she allows the Lord to guide her life. A few months ago, she began a new journey and is now living on the other side of the country. Before she left, she had a "yard sale" and sold most (if not all) of her belongings in order to raise money to follow God's plan for her life. I was able to help her only a small bit, but I couldn't imagine another person more deserving of my small gift.

 

• Donate blood- Yikes! This was fun! They gave me a tee shirt, lots of food, and a cool arm bandage to wear all day. I would say that my first time donating blood was a huge accomplishment.

 

• Host a Pinterest craft party- This was just adorable. I can't imagine a sweeter group of girls. I will have to share a post soon on the party details(:

• Watch the sun rise- At the beach, duh. No, it was cloudy, and I could hardly see the sun. Fail.

Myrtle Beach - 06/07/14

 

• Read a library book- I read a sweet little book by LaVyrle Spencer titled That Camden Summer. I found a paperback at our library and was able to take it on the beach, it was absolutely perfect.
  

 

• Drink coffee black- Umm, gross. I know it would have been better in this perfect mug from Anthropologie.

Anthropologie

 

 

• Donate to a non-profit org- I was able to donate 50lbs of canned food to our local food bank! I got lost in the process, and ended up late to work (oops), but I am so thankful to the people (especially Kroger) who donated and helped me reach my goal!

 



 

 

I'll try to set myself some June goals, is looking pretty busy!