Joy in the Journey:

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I'm not sure if I've shared this before on here but it's came up again + I felt the urge to share it with everyone. I've been praying about where I want this blog to go + I just REALLY felt it laid on my heart to share this.

I try to do a devo each night before I go to bed. Sometimes I forget + pass out before I can- but I at least try. I had been praying about where this blog needed to go + I prayed that God would use this blog for Him, not for me. The other night, Mikal and I were doing our devo over the phone + our devo really popped out to me.

It was called "Joy In The Journey" and the verse it went off of was:  

Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

But in the end, does it really make a difference what anyone does? I’ve had a good look at what God has given us to do—busywork, mostly. True, God made everything beautiful in itself and in its time—but he’s left us in the dark, so we can never know what God is up to, whether he’s coming or going. I’ve decided that there’s nothing better to do than go ahead and have a good time and get the most we can out of life. That’s it—eat, drink, and make the most of your job. It’s God’s gift.

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This is the second time something like this has came up in my devo recently, it's very fitting to me. I've been paralyzed for almost a year now (next month I will celebrate my 1st second birthday) + I have so many nights where I get so confused + ask the question "why did this happen to ME?" I have spent a lot of time with God just trying to figure out why + the only thing I've ever got back is "Don't worry- I've got you" The first time I read a devo that talked about finding joy in the journey, I was having a bad night + went to the Word for some answers. I'm not sure if everyone gets the same message from this- but that's what I take away from it.Things happen + we may not see or understand WHY- God does. He knows + we have to fully trust in Him.

I really encourage you that you start finding joy in your journey, whatever you may doing. Do it with love + find happiness in it. 

Tell me below your thoughts on this.

(This would have been up sooner but I've been feeling like crap. I went to the ER last night + I've just not been feeling my very best.)

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Music Monday: May 20

Hey pretty kitties- I didn't get to do a music Monday last week because I shared about my week visit back home. I had a lot of fun so I'm glad I got to share that with you guys.

I think I may start doing Music Monday like I used to where I focus on a certain band- not just a random playlist of songs. If you have a band you think I would dig- let me know and I will hopefully feature them on the next Music Monday. (If you're a band + want to get on here, just email me)


Did you guys notice I changed the look a bit? I had some people tell me the colors were a bit too much- so I cleaned it up a bit. I am not sure if I love it or not, so it may change again soon. I also am stoked because I finally got myself a domain name. I feel like a pro now, it's exciting.

I've been doing a lot of praying on where I want this blog to go. I want to start doing more things about my relationship with Christ and share some devos with you guys. I have a neat one planned for tomorrow that I think is oh so fitting for me right now.

Anyways, I'll stop rambling and let you listen to the tunes you came here for...

 

Enjoy your Monday, friends.

Paralyzed Diaries: Rude People Suck.

 *this post will be a Sassy Sabrina one. I'm not sorry* 

 So today I took my mom out to dinner. We were just sitting there minding our own business and some people at the bar started making comments (very loudly) about how people should stop "faking" their disabilities to get handicap things.. I'm not sure if this was aimed towards me but this isn't the first time something like this has happened to me. I don't want to seem like I'm complaining but there's a few things I want to address here.

I understand I'm a young lady and it's not common to see a young person in a wheelchair. Overall, I look pretty healthy. Most people that actually ask me what's wrong assume I've broken my legs or something. I've had people say things like "do you REALLY need that chair?" or something of the sort. I don't get it. "faking" a disability? I can understand someone pretending to be in a wheelchair online (they do it to get closer to other wheelchair users.. ) but do you think I'd REALLY go out of my way to spend thousands of dollars on a wheelchair just to get a better parking spot? uhm, no.

I've had people make imply that I'm only using a wheelchair because I'm lazy. This one honestly makes me laugh. I am way more active now that I'm "disabled" than I ever was as an able bodied person. I have to work harder now to do things that were easy for me before. I may not be super fit or anything but I do have to work a lot harder for things now than I have before.

I'm 20 years old, being in a wheelchair isn't glamorous. People aren't like "I wish I couldn't walk." or "Man, I'm SO TOTALLY jealous that your legs don't work. I wanna be just like you" It's not like it's a "cool" thing, so I don't understand why anyone would think I would go out of my way to pretend to be paralyzed. It isn't something people want for themselves, so why would I fake something like that? I just don't understand it. I don't understand why people think it's okay to make such rude comments to me either.

I'm not asking for your sympathy or anything- I'm just asking that you guys think about what you say before you say it. Yes, there are some good things that can come from being in a wheelchair but I'd much rather have a body that worked like I wanted it to than have the "perks" of being in a chair. I don't think it's fair to anyone to judge someone based on what you THINK you know about them. Remember not all disabilities are visible.  

(sorry if this post seems all over the place- I honestly just wrote + published.)

things I love v.39

This week is full of awesome stuff. I'm excited to share with you the awesome stuff I found this week. Don't forget to leave what you're lovin' below, tweet me OR email me.

 

I adore this mint colored cardigan from Plndr. It's perfect.

Oh my goodness. Lil Bub has been melting my heart this week.

 How cute is this kitten? Gregory needs friends!

 Words you should say more- amazing.

 

This awesome DIY-- super cute

 I want this so bad. It's perfect.

// Why You should stop trying to reenact Pinterest photos-- this post is hilarious.

// This wonderful video. Asking straight people questions gay people have been asked for years.

// Laughing out loud to these photos.  

// Love this post from Elycia. I'm so excited about babies!

// This video is a must see- men going through similar pains that women feel with giving  birth.

// If you watch anything that I post on here- please watch this video. It only takes a few minutes + I think it's important that everyone sees this. If you see something- record it. You can't just let law enforcement get away with things.

//  Mikal + I actually met online (I saw his picture on facebook + thought he was a mega babe. He only added me because he thought I was a babe too.. and we had mutual friends that I only knew via the interwebz. but that's a story in itself) Take these tips from Paulina on online dating. because not everyone gets as lucky as I did.

// I love this post from Lauren.. Her faith is amazing + I love reading her blog!

// Have you downloaded the new app for iPhone from Elsie + Emma? It's called A Beautiful Mess + it rules really hard.

What are you lovin' this week?

Plndr.com Wishlist

Hey pretties. I hope you're having a GREAT Wednesday. Today I wanted to share some of my favorite things with you from the site Plndr. 

 These flats are the perfect shade of green. I need them in my life.

Price: $16.98

I love these leggings so much. 

Price: $19.99

Stones in a bottle necklace- black

Price: $9.99

I love pastels + vnecks.

Price: $13

I love this dress so much.

Price: $34.99

This shirt is perfect. I need it. Or this one too

Price: $22.99

 This denim top is adorable. 

Price: $21.98

I think that Plndr has some really awesome clothes + the prices are pretty reasonable.

Check out the site, join + tell me what you're loving from the website.

Don't forget to use the code "sabrina" at checkout to save 20% on your first order + 10% on all other orders after that.

Plus, once you sign up for the site you get 5$ just for joining the site.

I made this list because I love what Plndr has to offer- not because I was paid by them to make this post.

Update: New Hair, Tattoo + Fun photos

Hey guys. I am super sorry about being a bad blogger lately. I've not been giving my 100% into blogging lately + I feel like poop for leaving you guys like that. I guess to be fair I was spending time with my loved ones, which is always awesome.

Deuces with Mikal // New tattoo // Froyo with my niece // kisses from Mikal

About my tattoo: It says "There's beauty in sinking ships." meaning that there is positive that comes from negative things + it's all about how you decide to handle the situation. You can find positive in negative things if you decide to see things that way. I am in love with it + I'm so glad I got it.

 

Seflies for days- but I love that dress and my new hair. // Gregory isn't so stoked about pictures but I missed him so // Ryan photo bombed us but I love little lady.

  Ice cream before my tattoo to calm me down // pictures with my man before he left. 

I just love him so much. <3

Overall this last week was a blast. I got to visit Illinois on Saturday, saw my family + had a lovely dinner with them. I also got some really exciting news that I will be able to share in just a few weeks. I'm so lucky to have such amazing friends + family that love and support me. Plus, my sister did a fabulous job on my hair. I went dark brown + added some teal. I'm in love.

I also would LOVE to work on some new blog designs. I work with blogger platforms + will do a full custom design for 25$ so email me.

Spring Fling- May 2013 Ipsy Unboxing.

I wanted to try out an unboxing via video this month + see which you prefer.

I got some really awesome stuff this month + I love this bag something fierce!

The products I got this month were:

1. Zoya Nail Polish  in the color "GeiGei"

2. Mirabella Lipstick in "Posy" 

3. Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in "Space Cowboy"  

 4. Yaby Concealer in "Vanilla"

5. Clear Eyebrow Gel
6. Pacifica Roll on Perfume in "Island Vanilla"

If you wanna join Ipsy- you can click here to get all the details.

If you wanna see what I got last month, click here.