Happy Thanksgiving!

So I know it's 2 days past Thanksgiving, but I wanted to write a post about it anyways and wish y'all a happy one. I hope you got to spend lots of time with your friends and family. I spent mine working, and sleeping, with glimpses of my family and friends in between, the perks of working retail during the holidays. But I do enjoy this time of year, even the heavy work load and crazy hours that go along with it. In fact, right now I'm gearing up for an overnight shift.

But really what I feel compelled to write about today is some of the things I am thankful for. I am thankful for my job. It is my livelihood. Without it, I would have no money, and seeing as how I love to go shopping and spend money, I need it. People always say I have so much more potential than to waste my time working retail, but I really enjoy what I do, and most of the people who I do it with, so I keep going. I've now been there for 6.5 years, and although there have been some bad days, most of them are pretty good, so I say I'm pretty blessed.

I am also thankful for my parents. They have molded me into the woman I am today, and without their influence and constant love and support who knows where I'd be. They taught me so many values and while we may have grown apart some in the nearly 3 years that I've lived out of their house, I know they will always be there for me and encourage and support me.

The same goes for the rest of my family. I know we don't see each other often, but when we do it is always very special and moments that will leave long lasting memories in all of our minds.

I'm also thankful for a great group of friends. I know life is hectic, and between work and life in general we don't get to see each other as often as we did back when we were just "kids," but I hope you all know how much I appreciate your friendship.

The most important thing I am thankful for is my husband, Judd. Knowing him for close to 7 years, and being married about 2 and a half years, has been just the most incredible journey. We have shared so many memories and adventures together and I look forward to what life has in store for us in the years to come. Without him I don't know where I'd be, but I can guarantee I would not be in as happy of a place as I am right now.

So as the holidays come and go, I hope y'all take a few minutes and think about all of your own blessings, and not just get so caught up in the daily grind that you forget who you are and where you came from. Remember what the holidays are all about and enjoy them.

Peace.

Introduction

Hello! 

Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog. It is something I have always wanted to do, but never really got around to it. This is my first attempt at blogging, so bear with me, and feel free to leave me comments. 

I guess before we get too far along I should introduce myself. My name is Ally. I am 24 years old, and happily married for 2 years now. Over the course of my life, I have been exposed to many things, and all of those things make me who I am today. Some of my hobbies are things that will be included in this blog, because why make a blog about only one topic, when I could make it about so many more?!

Here is a list of things you can expect to see on my blog:
Recipes
Crafts
Couponing Tips
Freebies/Free Samples
Product Reviews
Make Up and Nail Polish
Fashion
Music
Book Reviews
...and more!

Once again, I thank you for checking out my blog, and I look forward to sharing my life with y'all! 

xoxo, 
Ally