tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27432694274972346152024-03-13T21:18:26.749-05:00all things girlAmy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-16689080239340022842013-04-17T12:48:00.000-05:002013-04-17T12:57:21.146-05:0017 days!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow. Life has definitely not slowed down ONE BIT lately. I haven't really posted since being engaged! Between wedding planning, work, wedding showers, and trying to pack up my house, my life has been chaotic! But I wouldn't want it any other way.</div>
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Wedding planning is a process. I've helped plan weddings before. But <i>never have I ever</i> planned a wedding in four months. It's been so much fun! Not super stressful. Although I've had my stressed moments of course. Everything seems to be coming together though. I just cannot believe in <b>17 days</b> I will be a married woman with a new last name. </div>
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With that said, I have to admit I am sad to be leaving OBU. Ouachita has been my home for almost seven years. I've grown up so much here. I've learned so much here. I've made so many friends, and even though some of them have moved away after graduation, I still have friends here. New friends. Friends I am going to greatly miss after April 27th. </div>
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I am so excited about this new chapter in my life! I can't wait to be a wife and, one day, a mother. I'm also excited that I get to start this new chapter in a new state! I will miss Arkansas and it will always be my home state. But I think Louisiana has some great things in store for me. :)</div>
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I think I will wrap this up with a little advice. I realize my opinion isn't always the best or even important, but I just wanted to get this out there. To girls getting married or planning to get married one day, please remember that weddings are so overrated. I know, I know. I can't believe I just said that either. But to some extent, it is true. I love weddings. I <i>love</i> love. I love watching people in love. I've been dreaming of my "big day" since I can remember! But flowers die. Cake gets stale. Wedding dresses fade. All that matters is the love between you and your husband-to-be and that your love is centered on God. As long as He is glorified that day, that's all that matters. If there's anything you take from this, please take this: it's your day. Don't try and compare it to anyone else's. Make it specific to you and your husband-to-be's likes and interests. Don't feel pressure to "Keep Up with the Jones'" [<strike>or the Kardashian's</strike>]. And believe me, I've had to coach myself on this throughout this whole process. So I speak from experience.</div>
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P.S. I have loved my "All Things Girl" blog. But get excited about a <b>new blog</b> coming up after I'm all married off!</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">My grocery bag is an ever changing mix of things. My eating is moody and I might want all carbs one week and fruits and veggies the next! I have developed some favorites though and they always seem to show back up.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br />
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</span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's no secret that morning time is not pleasant for an insomniac such as myself. I don't typically feel very good when I wake up and all I am in the mood to consume is coffee, coffee and more COFFEE! Slim fast is something that I don't use for the waist slimming benefits but instead to ensure that I'm at least getting SOME kind of nutrients in my body to start the day. I'll drink any of the chocolate flavors, they're all great with coffee :)</span></div></span><br />
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Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-35653480718371864632013-01-29T06:50:00.000-06:002013-01-29T11:57:57.002-06:00The Engaged Life<div style="text-align: center;">
So the engaged life is pretty great! I'm really trying my best to live every moment to it's fullest. Our engagement is only 4 months and 6 days long. So things are starting to move pretty fast and decisions are being made. It's all really exciting though! I am thrilled to be marrying the love of my life.</div>
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I've had people comment on how happy I look. And I'll go ahead and tell you, I really am as happy as I look! I realize I'm only 24 years old and that's still young. But I have been waiting for Brandon my whole life. I did not find the love of my life while in high school or college. My timing was <b>much different</b> than my friends'. And it's taken me that long [unfortunately] to be thankful for it. Don't get me wrong - I've always been super thrilled for every single one of my friends and their marriages. But I always questioned, "God, why not me? Why can't that happen for me now?"</div>
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Of course at the time, I couldn't see how silly I was acting. As humans, we have a very impatient and selfish nature. And as happy as I was for my friends, I wanted it to be me getting married so badly. I wanted to be picking out my ring. Picking out my dress. Choosing my bridesmaids. But the Lord kept saying, "No, not yet." If there's anything I've learned through this process, it's that <i>the Lord's timing is so much greater than my own</i>.</div>
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If I wouldn't have waited, I would have settled. For something good, but not great. Not amazing. Not something that was God-breathed.</div>
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I guess I'm sharing this as a little encouragement to anyone who might be struggling with what I was struggling with. Maybe it doesn't have anything to do with marriage. It might be a completely different situation. But even though there might be times where you think the Lord isn't listening, He is. His plan does have purpose. Even when we might not see it at the time.</div>
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I am living proof that the Lord really does care for us. No matter how long we have to wait.</div>
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Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-314756865888508752013-01-22T07:32:00.000-06:002013-01-22T11:59:12.382-06:00Amazing Results - One Product.So...you've probably seen me blow up my social media about this, but I've started a new business venture! You may or may not have heard of <a href="http://www.defineyourbeauty.theneriumlook.com/" target="_blank">Nerium International</a>, but this is the business that's going to change my life.<br />
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I was approached by my BFF, <a href="http://www.bloomcreate.com/" target="_blank">Bethany Toney</a>. She started selling Nerium back in November and said I was one of the first people she thought of that might want to start selling too! I was a little skeptical at first since she called it a "miracle cream" and "crack for your face." But I trust Bethany. And I know she wouldn't lie to me. So I started looking into it!<br />
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The independent clinical trial of NeriumAD put other skincare product trials to shame, thanks to superior product performance and advanced skin grading technology. Results showed an average of 30% reduction in wrinkles and discoloration in just 30 days.</div>
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<i>What makes it different?</i> NeriumAD is a botanical-based, topical night cream developed from the extract of Nerium oleander. During advanced research on the uses of this plant, an accidental discovery was made: the unique properties of Nerium oleander provided remarkable age-defying results when applied to the skin. This finding led to the formation of Nerium International and the creation of the NeriumAD skincare line.</div>
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<i>How do you get your hands on NeriumAD</i>? Check out my <a href="http://www.defineyourbeauty.nerium.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to find how to purchase. I would LOVE to answer any questions you may have about the product OR the business side (since there's an opportunity to earn a free iPad or even free LEXUS!) Email me at amylynnwentz@gmail.com or friend me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/amy.lynn.wentz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!</div>
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So on Saturday, we took family pictures with his family. After we were finished, he said that we were going to go to his sister's house that night. He said she was having her church small group over and that we needed to stop by for a few minutes. But we had lots of time to waste in between. So we went a couple of different places then he said "Let's go out to Minden! There's lots of Christmas lights still up and there's a cool coffee shop downtown." So we headed that way. We drove through downtown and the lights were beautiful. He pulls over to park so we can go find this "cool coffee house" only to find out everything on the strip was pretty much shut down for the night. (Little did I know, he wasn't looking for a "cool coffee shop" all along.) So we're outside, walking in the freezing cold, looking for a coffee shop that is probably close - and he says "I think its around the corner here!" So we walk around the corner where the Civic Center is. Outside of the Civic Center, there's some cut outs of Disney characters that were a part of the Christmas light display. Well I see there are rose pedals on the ground, and I see this storybook cut out that says "Brandon & Amy, happily ever after" (see picture below). I look at Brandon, he gets down on one knee, says some sweet things and then asks "Will you marry me?" with the biggest smile on his face I've ever seen. Of course I said yes, leaned over to kiss him, but the whole time we were in front of this storybook I kept pointing at it saying "Who made that? Who made that?!" I guess when you're in a situation like that, you say some silly things. Two of his sisters and his sister-in-law then jumped out of the bushes to celebrate with us (they were taking pics the whole time!) Then they rushed off so we could have a little bit of alone time.<br />
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Next, we walk back to the truck to head to his sister's house (for the small group thing..remember?) On the way there, I'm calling my family and friends. Half of them answer, half of them don't. I send out group texts of the picture of the ring. We get to Mandi's house, walk up to the door, and when we get inside, there they are. My family and friends (along with Brandon's family and friends) all there to surprise me. I. Was. Shocked. (That you've probably already seen in pictures) I could tell Brandon put a lot of effort into the proposal. But to see that he (along with the help of his stepmom & sister) put all of this huge surprise together for me just reminded me of how much I truly am blessed by him! He is so amazing. Of course I was THRILLED to see my family and friends! But I was really crying because I knew they all worked so hard to surprise me! I was so humbled.<br />
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We plan to get married on May 4, 2013 in Arkadelphia, Ark. I will be moving to Bossier City once we are married and I am so excited!! I love the city and I love the man I'll be living in it with. I am excited to see what God has in store for Brandon and me and our journey ahead!<br />
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Brittney from <a href="http://razorbackbritt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Razorback Britt</a> is here to talk about easy Christmas treats!</div>
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Hi y’all! I’m Brittney, a lover of Christmas, owner of one big sweet tooth, and a workin’ gal who is pressed for time.</div>
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All these things put together mean that I choose easy recipes for my Christmas goodies. I’ve known Amy since college, where we suffered through, I mean took many classes together. I’m so glad she is letting me share some easy Christmas treats with you.</div>
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One of my favorite tools for easy cooking is the crockpot. For parties, I love to bring this <a href="http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2010/12/creamy-crockpot-hot-cocoa-best-ever/" target="_blank">crockpot hot chocolate</a>. It is decadent and delicious, but it couldn’t be easier. My tip: keep the crockpot on low or warm, or you will scorch the hot chocolate as it sits. No one likes burnt chocolate.</div>
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Another easy Christmas treat is to make puppy chow. Is puppy chow a regional thing? It’s Chex cereal covered in peanut butter, chocolate, powdered sugar, and other wonderful things. I love to gift little containers of puppy chow. But I don’t make the “regular” puppy chow, I make these fun types of puppy chow! They couldn’t be easier! This <a href="http://www.pbfingers.com/2012/10/10/pumpkin-spice-puppy-chow/" target="_blank">pumpkin spice puppy chow</a> uses Biscoff spread (yum!) and pumpkin pie spice. Or another easy Christmas treat is this <a href="http://www.butterwithasideofbread.com/2012/07/reindeer-food.html" target="_blank">peppermint puppy chow</a>, which she calls reindeer food!</div>
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And I love Christmas cookies as much as the next gal, but the time it takes to roll the dough, cut them out, and frost them…well, I don’t have that kind of time. So for an easy Christmas cookie alternative, I love to make these <a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-pretzel-kisses-last-mintute.html" target="_blank">chocolate pretzel bites</a>.</div>
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They are just pretzels with a Hershey kiss and an M&M. I have made them with some seasonal kiss flavors, like the Candy Cake kisses, and with regular kisses, and both versions are delish!</div>
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I'll be making this for Thanksgiving this year! Hope it turns out as good as it looks!</div>
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Who doesn't love a good cheese ball for a Thanksgiving appetizer?</div>
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Loving this fall inspired outfit - especially that scarf!</div>
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Who doesn't love comfy-chic? :)</div>
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I need to remember this idea next year when decorating for fall!</div>
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These look sooooo good! Just need some vanilla ice cream!</div>
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This looks sooo good!!</div>
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Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-3940692939897209312012-11-20T07:23:00.000-06:002012-11-20T13:40:56.485-06:00Being ThankfulAs Thanksgiving Day approaches, I can't help but think about all of the things I'm thankful for. No, I did not take part in the "Days of Thanks" on Facebook. Partly, because I would end up being THAT person who got the day wrong and said it was Day 14 on November 16th. And also because I would just forget to post everyday. But I am <i>very</i> thankful for many things this year.<br />
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I am thankful for my growing relationship with Jesus Christ. I learn so many things with each day about his mercy and grace. I am finding that His plan for my life is so much greater than my own. Everything happens for a reason, even though we may never understand the reasons until we are reunited with Him in Heaven one day. I am also finding that sometimes he allows us to hurt, only so that one day we will be even more thankful for the many blessing He gives to us. I'm thankful that He loves me unconditionally no matter how many times I might have failed Him. I'm thankful He still loves me even when I'm not thankful every single day.<br />
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I am thankful for my amazing family and friends. I love being able to spend time with all of those closest to me. I know that at any point in time, I could call one of them if I ever needed anything. They would rush to my side. They would lend me money. They would give me a place to stay and food to eat. They would do anything for me. And I would do the same for them, especially my four precious nieces.<br />
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I am thankful for my boyfriend. This set up was definitely the Lord's doing. I am thankful for how wonderful he is to me, treating me a like a true queen. I love how patient he is. I love that he desires to be a godly husband and father someday. I love that he's always so open to new ideas and my crazy dreams! I love that just a little over 3 months ago, we had no clue of each other's existence. And now I can't possibly imagine my life without him in it. He makes me want to be the best version of myself that I can be. THAT, my friends, is a love worth waiting for.<br />
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I am thankful for my job. Not only do I have a full-time job, but it's at a place that I love. Ouachita is my home away from home. I made so many memories here. And the fact that I get to recruit for this amazing university is a dream come true!<br />
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I'm sure there are many other things I could list out that I'm thankful for. But that might keep you here all day. I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving!! Eat lots of turkey & pumpkin pie. I know I will. :)<br />
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<br />Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-36037837926015671092012-10-31T17:36:00.000-05:002012-10-31T17:36:00.798-05:00The Liebster Award<br />
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Who doesn’t love an award?</b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">I received The Liebster Blog Award nomination from a fellow OBU grad, Brooke of Perfectly Imperfect-Life as the Hayes Family (</span><span style="color: #888888;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://lifeasthehayes.blogspot.com/">http://lifeasthehayes.blogspot.com</a></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">). What’s a Liebster Award you ask? Liebster is a German word meaning dearest, and the award is given to up-and-coming bloggers with less than 200 followers who deserve some recognition and support to keep on blogging. Thanks for the nomination Brooke!</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;"> </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;">1) I was born in Ponchatoula, LA. So I was born a cajun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3) For 20 years of my life, I hated tomatoes. Now I'll eat them on just about anything - except salads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4) I've been hit by a car in a Wal-Mart parking lot. (Yes, my body - not my car.) It's quite an interesting story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">10) Since my boyfriend is from Louisiana (and since I was born there), I am an AR Razorback fan who will root for LSU when they aren't playing AR :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4)<i> If you could build your dream house, what would be one thing it would have to have? </i>A huge kitchen!! I love cooking & baking so I know most of my time would be spent in there.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">11) What's your favorite place you have ever vacationed? Los Angeles, CA! It's my absolute favorite city in the United States!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">1) Bethany @ <a href="http://www.bloomcreate.com/" target="_blank">Bloom Create</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">2) Madaline @ <a href="http://www.madalinemeatte.com/" target="_blank">Paper Clouds</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">3) Leslyn @ <a href="http://leslyni.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Leslyn's Lovely Life</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">4) Susan @ <a href="http://www.schoolspiritcreations.com/" target="_blank">School Spirit Creations</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">5) Allison @ <a href="http://allisondiane16.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Always Allison</a></span></span><br />
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Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-16609002222885741532012-10-30T22:50:00.000-05:002012-10-31T10:52:03.020-05:00Oh, How Pinteresting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been forever since I've linked up for "<a href="http://www.thevintageapple.com/2012/10/oh-how-pinteresting_31.html" target="_blank">Oh, How Pinteresting!</a>" So I figured I'd participate this week! There's no real rhyme or reason to my pins this week - just things I'm slightly obsessed with, as usual :)<br />
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<br />Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-86954112577857032052012-10-29T18:53:00.000-05:002012-10-30T10:54:10.665-05:00Remember me?I'm the girl who used to blog once a week! What has happened to me? This is my solemn promise to blog more. [even though I'm pretty sure I've said that about 283948723 times already!] So here's a life update since I'm sure you're just DYING to know! Ha!<br />
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I'm still working at OBU as an admissions counselor! And still loving it! My travel season is officially over for the year. I had around 6 full weeks of traveling to college fairs and making school visits. It's fun to travel, but I'm thankful it's over. :)<br />
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There's also been a recent addition to my life...the love of my life! That's right, kids. Amy has herself a boyfriend. And he's a definite keeper! His name is Brandon and he lives in Bossier City, LA. He is the most amazing man I've ever met! I'm happier than I've ever been. Bringing Brandon into my life has been proof of the Lord's faithfulness. I know His plan is so much better than my own!<br />
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So how did we meet? Well...my mom was begging me to try online dating. I shot her down at the beginning just because I'm not used to putting myself out there like that. But I gave in and joined eHarmony. I told her I would do it for 3 months, but that I wasn't going to be very proactive with it and if nothing happened in those 3 months I was going to quit. Well around two months later, Brandon messaged me. And it's all history from there. We met up in Texarkana (halfway point between Arkadelphia & Bossier) and had the best first date I've ever had. I knew from that moment that he was such a special person and that I couldn't let him go! I love that I can be 110% myself around him and he still loves me just as much!<br />
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So between traveling for work and traveling to see my boyfriend, I've stayed a pretty busy woman! I'm hoping to start blogging again at least once a week! Keep me accountable, people! :)<br />
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<br />Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-26624177116895071272012-07-23T20:47:00.000-05:002012-07-23T20:47:13.486-05:00blogging? what's that?I'm not sure why I always find myself at this point. But I have been an awful blogger lately! Work stuff got crazy busy and I'm preparing for yet one more move. Yes, you read that right. I'm moving. Again. For the 5th time since December. I realize how crazy I'm sounding... :) <span style="background-color: white;">But the amazing news is I'm moving into the cutest little rent house in Arkadelphia! I've been living in an apartment here for the summer, but now it's time to finally make the Delph my home for a while. P.S. I will definitely be posting some pics when I get all moved in!!</span><br />
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I'm seriously loving my job. My co-workers and I went to a conference last week (NABEP) in Brownwood, TX at Howard Payne University! It was so much fun, but I also learned a lot and met some amazing people! It just refueled my love for this job. And it makes me want to work that much harder.<br />
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Have you heard of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessory-Dash/273646386038992?ref=ts" target="_blank">Accessory Dash</a>? Well, in case you haven't, it's an amazing business on Facebook! A fellow OBU alum (and EEE sister) runs the business, Hilary Hymer. Such a smart idea! The way it works: once a week, Hilary hosts an auction. She'll post a picture of one item, tell how many she has available and how much it costs. Say there's a pair of earrings and 4 pairs are available - so the first four people to comment "Sold" with their email address (connected to PayPal) wins the item. [Also, if you live outside of Texas, you post "OOT" for shipping purposes] If you don't pay your invoice within 24 hours, it will go to the next person in line. So far, I've bought two items! (these earrings and a necklace that's being shipped as I type)<br />
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<br /></div>Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-32890152093587859212012-06-28T21:40:00.001-05:002012-06-28T21:43:13.165-05:00oh me, oh my...I apologize for not keeping my "blog once a week" promise I kind of made. I've had a little writer's block lately! I'm also struggling with the thought of having two separate blogs - one for "all things girl" and one personal one. Then again, I might just start journaling my personal thoughts and keep this blog for strictly "all things girl". I know since it's my blog, I can blog whatever I want. But I don't like the inconsistency of it. Anywho - guess I'll get along with this post.<br />
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Last weekend, I had the most fun in one of my favorite cities ever: DALLAS!! (I'm also obsessed with the TV show...anybody else?) A college friend was getting married so I decided to make the trip and spend some time with my bestie, <a href="http://www.redrobedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Bethany</a>! The wedding was wonderful and the reception was a blast! She had an awesome DJ and guess who caught the bouquet??<br />
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That's right!! I totally caught the bouquet. That makes three times now! I'm hoping for third times a charm! The rest of the weekend held shopping in downtown McKinney Square (including the store <a href="http://www.bloomdowntown.com/" target="_blank">Bloom</a> - love love love), drinking some of the best sweet tea I've ever had, chocolate covered donut holes (they were just as delicious as they sound) and some yummy morning coffee!! I cherish my weekends in Dallas. They are so good to me!<br />
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And this is <b>old news</b>, but my one of my bestie's is preggo!! Brooke was my college roommate for three years and my first friend to get pregnant! She's having a little boy and they are naming him Parker Warren! (Warren is Brooke's husbands name!) How precious is that?<br />
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</div>Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-74228071752177925692012-06-14T17:45:00.000-05:002012-06-14T17:45:00.886-05:00almost there...<div style="text-align: center;">
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So this means- the sooner you spread the word about my blog, the sooner we can have the giveaway!! For anyone who <b>tweets</b> or <b>blogs</b> about this, in effort to gain me a few more followers, your name will be entered into <i>a separate giveaway</i> for a little something extra! But, <b>you <u>HAVE</u> to leave a comment</b> [with the URL for said blog post or tweet] for every time you spread the news! & don't forget to tag me (<b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/amywentz" target="_blank">@AmyWentz</a></b>) in your tweet! You can tweet/blog about it once a day until I gain 100 followers!</div>
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Most of you know what has happened with my family in the past year and a half. Before you get your panties in a wad, I won't be bashing anyone. I won't be bashing the church. But what I WILL be discussing is exactly how I feel.<br />
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Today, I was driving home from a fun weekend in Fayetteville. I was listening to uplifting music and counting my blessings. And it's crazy how one four minute-twenty five second song can completely change your mood and take you to another place in time. The song that came on was "I Look to You" originally by Whitney Houston, but the one I was listening to was performed on Glee.<br />
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This song got me (and my mom) through a lot of heartache. But when this song came on today, I was reminded of <b>all </b>the heartache. And I was reminded that my heart is actually still aching. Since it was a Sunday, I think it hit me even harder. My father was striped of his pride. My mother was striped of her home. I, along with my brother & sister, was striped of my memories. When I try and think back of the good times, I can't help but get emotional because I know that I can never go back now. My family is no longer welcome.<br />
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The one thing that makes me the angriest is when people try and make us feel dumb for not "being over it." I do believe the Lord has a plan in all this. We may not see it now - we may never see it. But God's plans are so much better than our own, whether we want to truly believe it or not. But if you try and tell me that we should move on and get over it (while throwing scripture in my face), be aware that it will not help. Well...not right now, anyway.<br />
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I'm fully aware that the church didn't "need" us. As long as the Lord is worshipped firstly and fully, it doesn't matter who is leading worship, playing the piano, or speaking the message. But what you do need to realize is that when this occurrence happened, our home church was taken away from us. Like the rug being jerked out from under us. Just like that. No going back. No visiting. Have you ever been told you can't go back to somewhere that you loved? Somewhere you felt safe? Somewhere you made your closest friends? Somewhere you made some of your best memories? Ultimately, somewhere that was the vessel of your current walk with Christ?<br />
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Please know that I'm not looking for sympathy. Like I said, the Lord has so much in store for my family and me. I am actually very happy with my life right now. I have a great job, amazing family & friends and I'm excited to start visiting churches now that I'm living in Arkadelphia. And here's the greatest news of all: HE has greater plans. HE is a healer. HE is the giver of life. HE is the reason I am who I am today. HE is the reason why my family has stuck together through all of this. But what I did want to get across is that no matter how much time goes by, I will always look back at this as a very sad situation. I know one day, I will have complete forgiveness in my heart. But I will always remember the heartache. So all I'm asking for is a little understanding.<br />
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I promise for a more light-hearted post later this week. But I couldn't go any further without getting my true honest feelings out there. Take it or leave it.<br />
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Today's topic will be crafty things to do for the home. As most of you know, I will be moving into my first house in August! I couldn't be more thrilled. It's a little two bdrm/one bath house and it's perfect for just me! (And a few guests, of course!) So since I have a couple of months, I want to get crafty (aka save as much money as possible) for some trendy, cute home accents.<br />
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My bedroom is pretty rustic with a homemade farmhouse headboard (built by my father) and I have white & tan bedding. I've found a tan shag rug (since the whole house is hardwood) and I'm always looking for cute accents to go with the white. These would be perfect to hang pictures on!</div>
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If you know me at all, you know my love for cooking. So a lot of my time is spent in the kitchen...or it will once I get all moved in! I've never had cute canisters for my flour & sugar - so this is a great idea! Looks pretty easy.</div>
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Ok - I've actually tried this before! But I did gold instead of white. I'm linking the white more - and I didn't have the ribbon on top. But it turned out pretty cool! So I pinned this so I will remember to do it again!</div>
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So this looks a little complicated :) therefore, I have forwarded this on to my father (the headboard builder..remember?) He is VERY crafty when it comes to building. So he's my personal "Jeff the Builder"</div>
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I now have couches for my living room (I had some before, but they were old and needed slip covers) so now I need pillows to match!! I have a pretty rug that will go in my living room - chocolate brown, tan, light green & a pretty turquoise blue. And since my couches will be brown, I'm thinking either tan, green or blue pillows. Or some of all three colors? Regardless - this pillow looks pretty easy to recreate!</div>
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<br />Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-10743106394753952852012-06-04T12:47:00.000-05:002012-06-04T17:30:46.191-05:00blog-cation<b>H e l l o l o v e l i e s .</b><br />
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Since my last post, I've taken a little blog-cation - but not on purpose. I've just been too busy to post! Memorial Day weekend was spent with friends in Little Rock for my best friend's wedding shower! (<a href="http://www.ryneandsamantha.com/" target="_blank">Check out her wedding website here</a>) Then on Sunday, I took her bridal pictures! Obviously I can't share those just yet, but after the wedding I will post like crazy! The rest of the week I had some vacation days to use so I gladly used them. Monday & Tuesday consisted of my tv, my couch and One Tree Hill on the DVR. Wednesday & Thursday consisted of helping my sister get all moved into their house! So it was a nice (and much needed) little vaca!<br />
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I'm really wanting to up my fashion/hair/make up posts on here, so I'm writing this now so maybe some of you can keep me accountable! I'm hoping for at least one a week! That's a pretty easy goal, right? :)<br />
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Now I will leave you with some pictures over the past couple of weeks!<br />
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And now I will leave you with a cute video of Neela dancing in her new house:</div>
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<br />Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-41536138490484981202012-05-23T07:30:00.000-05:002012-05-23T09:16:59.157-05:00Oh, How Pinteresting!!<div style="text-align: center;">
That's right folks. It's Wednesday!! (Praise the Lord for one more week halfway done!) </div>
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But you know what that means. It's time to link up with <a href="http://www.thevintageapple.com/">The Vintage Apple</a> (who just announced she is PREGGO! YAY!) for </div>
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<br /></div>Amy Lynn Wentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034697782725789040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743269427497234615.post-64166566215344042822012-05-17T07:40:00.000-05:002012-05-17T10:43:04.865-05:00the maxi skirtMaxi skirts have made a huge comeback. I remember wearing them in junior high and there for a little while, everything got super short. Skirts. Pants. Shorts. I'm not the biggest fan of short-short. I like to be comfortable [and who's really comfortable when you're worried about flashing the world?] Therefore, with the maxi coming back in style, I am one happy girl!<br />
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If you aren't sure you can "rock" the maxi, <a href="http://www.laurenconrad.com/post/how-to-wear-the-maxi">Lauren Conrad</a> recently did a blog post about how to wear it! Short people [like me] always worry its going to make us look even shorter! But she encourages <i>EVERYONE</i> to rock the maxi. No matter your height or shape :) Just another reason we would totally be best friends.<br />
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I've seen tons of DIY maxi skirts/dresses and I've decided I want to make one myself! It'll give me a good excuse to break out the sewing machine [that I so desperately asked for my birthday LAST YEAR and have yet to get it out of the box...I know, I know. I'm awful.]<br />
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So I figured I would share with you some of the DIY's I've seen on blogs and Pinterest! I'm not sure which one I'll use, but I'll be sure to blog about it when I get around to making it!! I'm excited about picking out a fun color fabric!<br />
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<a href="http://elleapparel.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/maxi.html">Maxi Tutorial #1</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sewcaroline.com/2012/05/ten-minute-maxi-skirt-diy.html" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Maxi Tutorial #2</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lorennabuck.com/products/maxi-skirt">Maxi Tutorial #3</a><br />
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