I miss the good old days of blogging. The days where not everyone and their mom had one. The days where blogs were BLOGS and not informational websites or online magazines.
On a completely unrelated note, most of the time there’s a lollipop hidden somewhere in my purse.
99% of the spring/summer clothes I’ve gotten recently are white.
When I say “whatever, I don’t care” - it means I definitely 100% do care.
I eat at least a spoonful of peanut (or almond) butter a day.
I was on a date last week where a guy made me feel dumb for believing what I believe. I didn’t like that.
Speaking of the opposite sex, I think this quote via Pinterest really nailed it.
I don’t own any designer clothes. Not by New York’s standards, at least.
Going to the movies is one of my tippy top favorite things to do, but I haven’t been in months.
Did I really just say tippy top?
I’m really good at glamorizing/romanticizing things. It’s a blessing and a curse.
I’m trying to become a better listener. I think I’m already decent at it, but I want to be better.
I’m also working on being less hard on myself. So far, so good!
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Your turn! Be real with me about…something. Anything.
Joanna says
First of all, I have to say that I’m a huge fan of your blog! I love how you’re not afraid to share aspects of your faith with readers, especially in the often critical and judgmental blogosphere. That being said, I really need to work on living my life more freely. I wish I was more authentic and honest about my feelings, instead of ignoring them or internalizing them. Oh, and I definitely need to work on my relationship with God. On a lighter note, I have a bad case of the noms and would really like to just stuff my face with cake right now. *sigh* If only there were no repercussions to doing that!
Thanks so much for this comment and the encouragement, Joanna!
Not cool that your date belittled you for your beliefs : (
Going to movies is my favorite thing to do (at the tippy top if you will), but I never get to go anymore. I knew I should have become a movie critic as my life career…
I LOVE going to the movies! Some times I go by myself like an old lady in the middle of the day. I think it rolls into your next point of romanticizing and glamorizing - movies are such a fun escape.
Also, I totally agree with the blog comment. I hate reading blogs that are one) all peppy, and two) promote products just for the views and money. Not cute.
If I’m being real…
I also don’t like people who try to make me seem dumb for my beliefs. Agh.
I really love running and half marathons, and I get a crazy high after the race.
I haven’t had a salad with mandarin oranges in it in a long time, and it reminds me of childhood. I am eating a salad with them on it right now
If I had the $, I would get a manicure and a massage pretty much every week. I LOOOVE them.
totally agree with the first one! and love going to the movies, too.
Get it girl! Also, no more dates with idiots who don’t love Jesus!
amen on that first one.
Going to the movies is something I love doing too, but like you I haven’t been in months! And if I’m being real I would say that I’m totally afraid to start dating…lots of not-so-good guys out there! #confessions
The last is something I’m working on as well.
And no one should ever make you feel dumb for your beliefs, even if theirs are different. Rude!
can def relate to being hard on myself. and i also can’t stand when guys make me feel dumb for my beliefs. pet peeve of rudeness.
ugh, I miss the old days of blogging too.
If I’m being real, i REALLY miss having an income and being able to buy clothes when I want to. Gosh I would buy a freaking sweet wardrobe.
Oh shoot. I hope I’m not one of those annoying schmucks who barreled into your blogger world - I want to do you proud!
Also, I’m really curious about this date. I’m taking it that you don’t plan on seeing this guy anymore?
The old days of blogging sound nice and I wish I had started mine then. I like feeling special.
That quote is so simple and equally true. I just posted it on my blog because I think it epitomizes my experience with “men” (they’re really still boys at this point) from college on.
Getting real: I still own and wear a jacket my mom bought me in 7th grade. I’m 24.
If I’m being real…
I have two stuffed animals that I sleep with and if they’re not in the bed with me I can’t fall asleep. One lives under my pillow and one I snuggle all night long.
hehe, that’s a good one. i may or may not have a stuffed animal too 😉
Anne says
If I’m being real… I’m finally getting a great (I think, anyway) idea for what I want to do with my life, or at least a direction. And I feel so stuck where I am I have no idea how to get from here to all-the-way-and-yes-it-seems-VERY-far there.
That is HUGE. I think I’m (finally) getting to that place too, actually!
First and foremost, I hope you’re being real… Don’t know what to do with a fake Gracie!
I love your blog and stop by every time I see a new post. I kind of feel like we’re friends! We’re both from PA and I’m living in NYC, vicariously through you.
To the guy who made you feel badly for your beliefs-POUND SAND, BUDDY!!! He obviously wouldn’t know a good thing if it bit him in the behind!
If I’m being real, I have to say that I am finally becoming comfortable in my skin again after about 25-30 years of believing I wasn’t good enough. It’s been a long, and oftentimes lonely journey, but I can finally shout it from the rooftops: I am extraordinary! And I believe it.
…and I didn’t use the HTML tag right!
hahaha
That’s amazing, Stephanie!! You should be so proud of yourself for that! xoxo
Kate D says
I’m with someone who’s totally great in a lot of ways, but he does this too. It’s not about my personal beliefs or big things, generally, but the other week we had a massive ridiculous argument over whether or not there was a difference in taste between different colours of Smarties.
Stupid, i know, but I was so annoyed at the little smirk and scoff he gave when I said the orange ones taste different that I battled on until we stopped talking to each other.
It’s a major turn off.
I have nothing to add but just to say I really love the “if I’m being real” posts =)
amen to the good ol’ world of blogging. It’s like it can’t just be a hobby anymore…
Totally relate to eating peanut butter off a spoon. When I was in high school, I used to “go on Atkins,” but I really just wanted an excuse to eat peanut butter out of the jar as my main meals. #noshame