Friday Favorites.

I've always wanted to do some sort of post showing a few favorites of mine across the board weekly, and I found that Amanda does a link-up just like that!

My favorite blog post that I've written this week, and maybe ever...Bald is Beautiful.  

My favorite blog post that someone else wrote this week? Rachael's, which lead me to this post by Morgan. 

I was perusing facebook and someone posted a link to Matt Walsh's blog post about divorce parties.  

& this made me laugh way too hard, so I will end with it! 

Bald is BEAUTIFUL.

"You have cancer." That three word sentence can send a grown man to his knees.  Now imagine, being a child or teenager hearing those words.  As young women a biggest part of our outward identity is our hair, and knowing you can lose that due to chemo, that would be a hard pill to swallow.  Enter St. Baldricks, a non-profit foundation that raises money for childhood cancer research.  I had probably heard of St. Baldricks in passing once or twice before, but it was brought to my attention most prominently when one of my first blog friends, Michelle posted about it on her Facebook page, her daughter Katelyn came home and asked to shave her head for the foundation, Michelle was hesitant at first, but once she agreed, it was go time, watch as Katelyn explains why she wants to shave her head...but beware, you will cry, I've watched it three times and I cried each time.

Katelyn Neumann "I May Change Your World" from Robert Leighton Films on Vimeo.

After watching this video for the first time and once I quit crying, I messaged Michelle on Facebook to see if I could share Katelyn's story and she agreed, so what better way to showcase Katelyn and her story then with a little Q & A.

Hi Kate! Thanks so much for agreeing to share your story today, can you tell us a little about yourself, what makes you, you?

I'm 10 years old and almost finished with 5th grade. I like to play softball, hang out with my friends and I LOVE roller coasters!

Who and/or what inspired you to shave your head?

A family friend Emily lost her leg because of osteosarcoma. I was very happy she overcame cancer but very sad that she went through so much. When our school district said they were holding a St.Baldricks event I knew this was a way I could honor someone that I admired and raise some money for kids with cancer.

Who supported your decision the most?

My mom wasn't supportive at first but changed her mind after a week. She teaches me to always help other people and to be extra kind to people that have been through terrible things. I didn't think she would let me shave my head but she did and she tells me every day how proud she is of me.

Was there anybody in your friends or family that tried to make you change your mind?

My mom and dad didn't want me to do it. My mom changed her mind when my art teacher said she would do it with me. My dad still didn't like the idea. But I know he is proud of me for raising the money and shaving my head. He just wishes my hair would grow faster!

What do you want to say to the kids who want to do this and what about the ones who make fun of you?

If you want to do it, be sure you are ready to have a cold head! I haven't had many kids make fun of me. But those that did, I've asked them "What if you didn't have a choice in having hair? I bet then you wouldn't be making fun of me showing my support for shaving my head."

If a parent is reading this and their kid wanted to shave their head and they were unsure, what would you tell them?

Let them. I am only 10, but I know how important this is. When I asked my mom and dad I knew I was going to have to beg them. But I was ready to beg them because I knew in my heart that my hair was meant for a wig. I knew I was meant to help out other kids. Trust your kids decisions. It will change lives!

Would you do it again and if so, can I come shave my head with you?

Yes I would like to do it again. Everyone is welcome! The more bald people we can get,the better!

THANK YOU so much Kate for answering my questions, you are such an inspiration! xo.  

Currently

Making: a dent on my blog reading :)
Cooking: Absolutely nothing. Ain't nobody got time for that! 
Drinking: Coffee.  With a shot of peppermint creamer. 
Reading: Just finished Tag Chaser, going to start Chelsea's book Happy to be Alive Because today! 
Wanting: My boss to approve the time off for my best friend's wedding. 
Looking: Like I'm the captain of the hot mess express.  It's my day off.  
Wasting: my day off by doing laundry, I have a glamorous life, let me tell you.  
Wishing: That people understood that I didn't do drama in high school and I'm not doing drama now.  
Enjoying: my day off with my pups at my parents house.  
Waiting: For June! Lots of fun in the next month.  
Liking: Brantley Gilbert's new album.  
Wondering: How I can smuggle Cooper into my apartment without my landlord knowing and without my mom noticing he's gone 
Loving: My apartment! 
Hoping: that my bonus from work will be nice.  
Smelling: Nothing too strong, the peppermint creamer in my coffee? 
Wearing: Yoga shorts and a K102 St. Jude's Partner in Hope tee. 
Noticing: That I've fallen back in love with blogging.  
Knowing: That I have people who love me.  
Thinking: that no matter how old I am and how long I've been gone, my childhood home will always be a part of me.  
Giggling: about Garth Brook's 90's wardrobe.  
Feeling: Full of happies, life and love. Keeping Kym's answer! 

stolen from the lovely Kym! 

Honey I'm Home.

Last week I wrote about the memories associated with the song Sweet Caroline, and today, Honey I'm Home by Shania Twain came up in my music and I was brought back in time once again.

All the way back to the 1998 to 1999 school year.  I was a first grader at the local elementary school and my mom worked nights, so my Dad was the one who did the morning routine with me, and dropped me off because he worked right next to my school as the liason officer at the high school.  This was back when my parents were still married.



Honey I'm Home was a new song at the time & was constantly played on the radio, because Shania Twain was HUGE back then.  So my dad and I would do our morning routine and this song would pop up and we would have mini dance parties as we got ready.

I remember hearing it on the radio one time and she sang the line, "I must confess, this could be worse than PMS." I asked my mom or my dad, I can't remember which one what PMS was and they stumbled through the explanation it was some sort of thing that women had.

Keeping it awkward has been my thing for quite a while apparently :)

a few favorites.

Before I share a few of my favorite things, I would be in the wrong if I did not wish a very Happy Memorial Day to all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives, so I can live mine in the land of the free.  All gave some and some gave All.

-notes like these ones from my work momma.

-brantley gilbert's new album.

-hot pockets.

-my new designline shampoo & conditioner.

-old country music.

-getting to sleep in with no alarm.

-hugs.

-wearing just a tank and yoga shorts.

-candy crush

-mountain dew.

What's one of your favorites at the moment?