She Said Yes to the Dress!

I went wedding dress shopping today with Liv and I'm so excited to say that she said yes to a dress! It is absolutely GORGEOUS on her and fits her so well (yes, I cried haha). You'll just have to wait until after the wedding when I post pictures to see what it looks like, but I will give y'all a sneak peak into what kind of bridesmaids dress I'll be wearing :)

Liv is having her wedding in December and her colors are light blue, purple, and grey. More of a winter wedding than Christmas one. Here's the two we all like:

The dresses are from Bari Jay and I am in love with dress #1!

(both dresses are in Misty Blue, but the last one looks brighter for some reason). I honestly can not wait for this wedding!

Also, thank you all so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers about this job. I just had my email interview and am waiting to hear back to see if they want to have a phone interview. If so, I will then have an in person interview, communication assessment, meeting with CEO, and then, hopefully, hired! (told ya it's a long process haha) I can't tell y'all how many times I've held my breath today when I saw my phone light up with an email, but it was so comforting to read your encouraging comments and to know that you were all thinking of me! 

I really can't express into words how much it means to me to have such amazing women, who I have never met in person before, say such encouraging and kind things to me through this whole process. I would give you all hugs if I could and I will definitely keep you all posted on my job journey! 

Hope y'all had a great Tuesday!

xo,

eMr

Fingers Crossed and Double Crossed

I have some news! 

I applied for a medical sales position in Nashville and was lucky enough to start going through the interview process. It is so nerve wracking! Their interview process is extensive, plus when I looked at their website a majority of the company was older men. Hopefully they're looking for a young 20 year old woman who is ready to get to work! I know that if I don't get this job, God has something better in mind for me, but that doesn't mean that I still don't really really really want this job haha.

Please pray that my interviews will go well and that they will be able to see past my age!

Oh, and I started decorating my graduation cap! I'll give y'all a sneak peek sometime this week :)

Have a wonderful Monday!

xo,
eMr

" I Got This God, I Got This"

I just thought I'd share with y'all what I read when flipping through my devotional this morning. It's from Sarah Young's Jesus Calling, which is one of my favorite devotionals! So if any of you are looking for a good devotional to read in the morning this one is fantastic. It was just what I needed to hear this morning and I'm sure I may not be the only person who needs to hear it today. As you all know I've been stressing out a lot lately. It always seems that everything has to happen all at once (finals, graduation, finding a job, moving back to Nashville, ect.) and at times like these I can be a huge worrier. Why should I worry so much when my Father is holding my hand the entire time and already has a great plan for me? Seems silly to worry really. This little devotion just reminded that everything is going to be ok.

"Come to Me, and rest in My loving Prescence. You know that this day will bring difficulties, and you are trying to think your way through those trials. As you anticipate what is ahead of you, you forget that I am with you -- now and always. Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur. Do not multiply your suffering in this way! Instead, come to Me, and relax in My Peace. I will strengthen you and prepare you for this day, transforming your fear into confident trust. " Matthew 11:28-30; Joshua 1:5, 9

After reading this, I realized I need to get out of my three year old "let me do it" phase because in reality I cannot to do any of this alone.

It made me think of this time when my friend Allison helped me with moving. She was grabbing my huge nightstand out of the back of the truck when my friend Matt and I looked over at her. We saw little Allison pulling this thing that weighs almost as much as she does and she was planning on carrying it! She said "I got this guys, I got this" being somewhat sarcastic, but also completely serious. We of course ran over and helped her and to this day Allison and I will joke and randomly say, "I got this guys, I got this" haha.

How often do I tell God, "I got this God, I got this" when I'm really taking on something way bigger than myself and am in desperate need of His help to carry the load? If I ask Him, He will run over and help me. All I need to do is ask. He has already been through every pain and difficulty I have and will ever face and He will  strengthen and prepare me for every trial. How comforting is that?! Just remember "Gods got this!"

I hope you have a peaceful Saturday!

xo,
eMr

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This may be strange, but I woke up craving Emily's, from the Life of EmCain, buffalo chicken dip. For those of you who don't know, Emily and I were roommates for a year before she was married. She used to make this yummy goodness all the time and I haven't had it since she moved out! So, today I took a trip to Wal-mart and cooked it up. Let me tell you, it was just as good as I remembered! It made such a good little meal while writing papers and having study sessions haha. This also makes a great food for football season!

Here's the recipe, but you can also find it on Emily's blog.

What You Need:
2 (9 3/4 ounce) cans of drained chicken
1/2 cup hot sauce (I used Frank's)
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup ranch
16 ounce cream cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Drain canned chicken and place in oven safe dish. Mix ranch, hot sauce and softened cream cheese with chicken and place in the oven. Cook for 12 minutes. Mix ingredients then add cheddar cheese mixing in a majority of the bag, but leaving some to put on top of dip. Cook for another 13 minutes. Take out of the oven and serve with Tostitos (I like Tostitos scoops best!), Fritos, or celery sticks. Best served hot. Enjoy!

Well, I'm going to get back to snacking and finishing my media analysis paper.

Hope y'all have a wonderful Friday!

xo,
eMr

Versatile Blog Award

First of all, let me just tell you that today is my last day of classes! Oh my goodness. Crazy. Next week is finals and then graduation is on Cinco de Mayo (perfect day right?).

I also wanted to share with you how much I have been stressing out about finding a big girl job. God has blessed me so much and has literally dropped one job right into my lap working at a Christian childcare center in Nashville with one of my best friends, but that is hopefully just temporary. I know His timing is perfect and that there is some reason that I'll be working in childcare, but its still stressful. If y'all could pray that I'll either find a job or that I'll be patient and rely on His timing and plan, not my own. I'd really appreciate it!

Anyways, back to why I titled this blog "Versatile Blog Award" and not "Emily's Stressing Out About Finding a Big Girl Job" is that one of my best blogging friends Kelsey over at Just Another Blonde Princess and new blogging friend Danielle Marie at Danielle Marie awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award!

Each Nominee Should:

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award

2. Add an image of the Versatile Blogger Award

3. Thank the blogger who nominated you in a post with a link to their site

4. Share seven completely random facts about yourself

5. Include this set of rules

6. Inform each nominated blogger of their nomination

My Random Facts:

1. Cupcakes are my Kryptonite.

2. I own every season of Friends. It's the only show I can watch while falling asleep because I already know what's going to happen.

3. I love stationary. I always send Thank You notes and I've sent Christmas cards to my friends  from high school every year since graduating.  

4. I am OBSESSED with Essie nail polish. It's the one item that tempts me every time I walk into  Target or Walmart. I own way too many! 

5. Cinderella is my favorite Disney Princess. I think its because we both have a love for shoes.

6. I used to be a figure skater, but I quit before high school. 

7. I am a proud alumnae of Sigma Kappa Sorority at UTC (yes, I just added a link to our chapter website haha can you tell I love my sorority?). I led their Bible study for two years and it was the best decision I made in college. This is actually a picture of girls from my chapter (you might have seen them floating around pinterest!)

and the nominees are:

1. Emily at The Life of EmCain

2. Ashley at According to Ashley

3. Madilene Lake at Classy Collegiate

4. Sweet, Pink, and Preppy

5. Ali at Monogrammed Scrubs and Strings of Pearls

6. Brooke at Brooke

7. b. at The Secret Life of B. 

8. Allie at Allie's Bubble

9. Samantha at Off Fifth Avenue

10. Alex at Sparkle and Swoon

11. Chelsea at The Life and Whereabouts of Chelsea

12. Chelsea at As Chelsea Sees It

13. Jessica and Whitney at Fanciful

14. Katie at Katie Blogs

15. Sara Grace at Dutch and Me

Congratulations ladies! Everyone be sure to check out these girls blogs! They are all great and some are new to blogger so show them some blog love!

Have a fantastic Thursday!

xo,

eMr

Queen of Hearts Approved

So as I told y'all before, my good friend Olivia is getting married! My friend, Meagan and I have already gone into full bridesmaid mode....bridal showers, bachelorettes, girls trip, lingerie parties, ect. ect. We're thinking about taking a girls trip over the summer to either Hilton Head or Charleston and I am SO EXCITED!!! I love these girls so much!

Liv, me, and Meagan in the Cayman Islands!

We all went out for sushi last night and started talking about what kind of bridesmaid dresses we should wear (Liv's thinking long flowing light blue dresses since the weddings in December. Beautiful!) and of course, bridal shower ideas! Meagan came up with the idea of doing a Mad Hatter Tea Party theme....meaning cute dresses and big sun hats for us girls. I'm all over it.

Here are some pictures I found online that have given some great inspiration (yes, I started looking this morning. What can I say I'm a planner haha. I want it to be perfect especially when it's for such a close and dear friend!):

I love how there's an agenda to show guests where to leave presents and what events will happen throughout the afternoon. 

The stacking tea cups and Alice and Wonderland characters are adorable!

 Yummy finger foods!

The bright colors and tea pots as a favor is such a great idea!

And an invitation idea...

What do y'all think? Do you have any good ideas you've seen at bridal showers or that was at your own bridal shower? I would love to hear them and brainstorm with you! 

xo,

eMr

Closing a Chapter

This is my last week of classes in college...EVER! How crazy is that?! I was walking through one of the buildings I have practically lived in all throughout college and thought how weird it's going to be not being in this building anymore.... or no longer being at UTC or in Chattanooga at all.

Not going to lie to y'all but I'm having somewhat of a panic attack. It's so scary closing this chapter in my life and not knowing what lies ahead or not knowing what the next step to take is. I know it will all work out, but I guess this is one of those times I'll look back on and laugh at how everything worked out.

Also, about my last post, I was so happy that it was something that some of you needed to hear. It is so hard waiting for a good man, especially when you've been hurt and heart broken, and to be honest dating gets to be exhausting! haha. Just take comfort in this:

"May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed" -Psalm 20:4

God gave you the desire to be married or to be with someone, so He will provide for you unless He has some other master plan for you! How awesome is that?! And I will tell each and everyone of you this over and over again, you are all more precious than rubies (Proverbs 31)! 

xo,
eMr