Love and Life

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.

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Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

 

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Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time.

Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.-William Allen White

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Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not. -Virgil Thomson

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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1 John 4:18

18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

“When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” – Winston Churchill

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.-James Stephens

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What A Snoozer…

This video cracks me up! My precious, super sweet dog, Tessie, snores like crazy! This little dog’s face in the video is what Tess looks like when she

This little dog’s face is what Tess looks like when she snores so loud that she wakes herself up.  I love it!

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A Little Bit About Me

Hello everyone! I thought that since several of you have recently followed I would introduce myself a bit more.

Here is a list of  questions to get to know a little more about me…

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
My hair is perfectly straight, and I even though I absolutely love how easy it is, I can’t really wear it too many different ways because of how straight it is.
2. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?
I have never dyed my hair.  It is still the same exact color that God gave me.  If I do need to start dying it, I will definitely let a pro do it.
3. Do you wear the same style everyday, or do you change it?
I am a pretty routine kinda gal, so pretty much stick with the same general style, but usually when I mix it up I am not even that far from my usual.
5. How often do you change your nail polish?
If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time at all, you already know the answer to this question.  Never, I don’t polish them.  It drives me nuts if my polish chips at all!  So instead of having to redo them as soon as that happens, I just don’t polish them. (Ain’t nobody got time for that!) I get my feet done at the salon (not as often as I would like to).  I don’t get my fingers done because I don’t like to have my cuticles pushed back, so gross!  Just writing about it now makes my fingers hurt!
6. Do you polish your toes in the winter or just the summer?
My toes are ALWAYS polished,  so yes, I definitely polish my toes in the winter! I prefer the way my feet look better with polished toes.
7. How long does it take for you to put on makeup?
Depends on what look I am going for. If it is just a more natural face then 10ish minutes, but if I want to take my time and be more detailed then probably around a half hour.  (Don’t ask my husband or kids though, they’d say I spend 3 hours every day putting makeup on. Don’t I wish I had that amount of time!)
8. What do you do first? Face or eyes?
Usually face because I take the most time on the eyes, so I don’t want to spend too much time in the beginning and then end up running out of time to do the rest of my face.
9. Do you collect makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
I love makeup, but I also get overwhelmed by too much stuff.  I would say I am a makeup wearer, but not a makeup collector.
10. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Never, and I don’t ever plan to start.  I think that they look good in certain situations, but as a mom to two youngish kids, totally not necessary in my life at this time.
11. Do you wear makeup when you’re home alone or with family?
Well, I definitely love to wear makeup and look nice for my husband, but if it is just my husband and kids hanging around at home all day, I usually will not put makeup on.  My husband always tells me “You don’t need to wear that stuff.”  I guess I probably don’t really NEED to, but I really do enjoy it.
12. Will you leave the house without makeup?
Um, well…yes of course, I don’t really like to, but I will if I have to.
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13. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you’re getting dressed?
Yes, for church, special days, and work. I plan ahead and get it ready at night, but usually otherwise it just depends on how I feel that day.
14. How often do you change your handbag?
Quite often.  Generally when I find a great purse I will use it for a while, but if I am wearing something nice and it doesn’t match my outfit I will switch to another one.
15. How often or when do you workout?
Five to six days a week, in the morning. (yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, I am pretty obsessed!)
16. Left handed or right handed?
Right handed
17. How tall are you?
5″4′ …ok, ok, ok…5″3 1/2′
18. Do you speak any foreign languages?
Nope, but I have been trying to learn French…Il va assez lentement cependant.
19. How many pets do you have?
You that have been following for any amount of time know all about my sweet 10 year old Boston Terrier, Tessie.  She is my best friend and the sweetest, kindest, most loyal dog.
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20. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
Yes, I do.  If more than one person I trust recommends a product I will add it to my list.
21. What are some things that you like to do with your free time?
I love to exercise and take long walks with Tessie.  Obviously I enjoy blogging in my free time.  I love to read!  (I have read a book a week for the last 5 years)
22. What kind of camera do you use for your photographs?
I have a Nikon D3300 but a lot of the time I just my phone a Nexus 7.
23. How often do you clean your house?
Every. Single. Day. Feels as if that is what I spend the majority of my time doing…I actually like to clean and do house work.  (although if you ask my family they will say I spend all my time putting on makeup and talking…lol)
24. What’s your favorite color?
I am a girly girl all the way and as unoriginal as it probably is, my favorite color is pink.
25. Do you swear?
Nope, never.

Did you stick with me for the whole post? Did you notice that I skipped #4?  I hope that you enjoyed learning a little more about me.  Hope you have a great day!

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See Beauty and Speak It!

Mark Twain said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.”  

How true is that statement?!  A sincere compliment can go such a long way!

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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:23

Have you ever heard of The Five Love Languages*? Without going into great detail, the theory is that there are 5 different ways that most people feel loved: words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service, quality time and gift giving.

Hands down, no doubt about it, my “love language” is words of affirmation.  For me, a sincere compliment goes much further than a gift or hug or time spent together.  Knowing that I am appreciated gives me life.  

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12:25

Due to words of affirmation being the way I feel loved, it is also the way I show love.  In turn, I am a naturally complimentary person. If I appreciate something I always say it! Some people have a harder time giving compliments, but I encourage you: “If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it!”

Don’t ever hold back from giving someone a compliment!
You may never know the full impact of your words.

Something as simple as complimenting someone’s smile, hair, outfit, or their perfume, can really make someone’s day.  It is amazing how just mentioning something positive about someone can really be an encouragement.

Even more important are the compliments that have nothing to do with the way a person looks. Compliments about someone’s character are such a source of ongoing encouragement:

“You are a great listener”

“Thank you for being such a hard worker.”

“You have great time management skills.”

“I appreciate the way you stood up for yourself!”

“Thank you for being someone that I can count on.”

“Your friendship is important to me.”

“I am thankful for your kind heart.”

“You always being on time means a lot to me!”

Think about the last compliment you received and how it made you feel.  Now, look for the beauty in the people around you and speak it.  You might just be surprised at how much better you both end up feeling. 

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*If you would like to learn a bit more about the 5 Love Languages you can read more by clicking HERE.  It is so interesting!

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Merry Christmas 2016!

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John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Isaiah9:6-7  For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
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A Little Something To Make you Laugh

Personally I love going to the dentist!  Having super clean teeth is one of my favorite things!  Hope this brightens your day! 🙂

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A Little Something To Make you Laugh

These Kermit memes crack me up!  I know all about the inner voice that tells me to buy more makeup! Haha!  What about you?!

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It’s Your Decision

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The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to love them!

I have been thinking about this for a few days now…

Every day we spend so much time and energy making decisions between equally good choices.

Should I eat cookies and brownies or baked chicken and spinach. Both of those choices have their benefits and drawbacks.

Do I even need to give you the benefits of cookies? After all, it’s cookies…And while baked chicken and spinach isn’t quite as tasty as cookies, it provides your body with the proper fuel it needs to be healthy and go about your day. (but, that is a whole different post…)

Making choices and decisions are not always as easy as what should I eat today.  Naturally some choices are harder to make than others.

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When making a decision keep in mind that it is your choice!  Ultimately it doesn’t matter what other people think.  You don’t need to feel insecure or ask everyone else opinion before making a choice.  Being that way will never help you to make the right choice for you.  

I’m not suggesting that getting sound advice from a trusted individual is not necessary.  In my nursing career, I collaborate with other nurses all the time to make the best decision for our patients. What I mean is, you don’t need to consult Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with all of life’s decision to seek the approval of the masses.

The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to love them!

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Here are three tips to think about when making a decision…

1. If the choice is between two good options and you just cannot decide, instead of asking for every one else’s opinion, flip a coin.  I am serious!  While the coin is in the air the choice that you hope it lands on is the one that you truly want.

2. The majority of people are most likely not even paying attention to your decisions. I am not saying this to be mean spirited.  Most people are too worried about what other people are think of them to be worried about you.

3. Those few people that are noticing you and your choices and  passing judgment on you are not really the people that you want to be around anyway.

Have confidence in yourself and in the fact that you can make your own choices no matter what others are going to think.  Make good choices and love the choices that you make.

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