A few months ago, I joined the Texas Women's Blogger Network in hopes of meeting more Texas Bloggers and it hasn't disappointed! I've met a ton of great girls and being part of the network has also given me the opportunity to work with a couple new sponsors. I've been meaning to participate in more of their link-ups and have been slacking but I knew I had to jump on this one! I love Q&A posts!

   

 

1. What part of Texas do you call home?

San Antonio! Born and raised.

2. How long have you been blogging?

Since 2009 when my then boyfriend proposed to me. I thought for sure I'd become the next popular wedding planning blogger ;) That didn't quite pan out though (obviously) so I got bored. I finally started to be consistent (ish) with blogging in early 2011.

3. Why did you start blogging?

First, to follow along in our wedding planning and then when that fizzled out, I just brought it back to talking about my shopping addiction and my fiancé and our little life. Now, there's a lot of talk about our daughter :)

4. When we visit your blog, what can we expect to discover?

Sarcasm, for sure. And me trying every which way to be a bad influence when it comes to shopping ;) and just a lot of updates on our life - whether that's me finding balance as a working mom, what Etsy shop or nail polish I'm loving, my fiancé and his goings on, my job, our daughter (oh, so much about our daughter), our plans for the future and more!

5. How did you come up with your Blog Title and what is its meaning?

My original blog title was "Marrying Cash...with little of it" (a catchy little take on my future hubby's last name and our small wedding budget ;) but when we postponed the wedding and the focus of my blog changed, I tried to think of things that are a constant in my life. Love and color always stood out. So when I happened upon a print that said "Every day is black and white...you are my color", it was meant to be! I wish I had saved where that print was from though, I've never been able to find it again!

6. What do you love about being part of Texas Women Bloggers?

I love meeting bloggers in my own area and the support and blogger education from this group has been amazing, so far. I'm excited for what's to come!

7. Who inspires you to blog?

Life :) My fiancé, daughter and our family and friends. I don't want to forget anything about our history together. This is the reason I'm finally getting more consistent with blogging!

8. If you could pick a favorite blog post from this past year, what would it be?

That's a tough one! 2013 has been such a good year for us. My fiancé and I celebrated 7 years together, our daughter turned 1 and I finally opened up about our future. It was nice to finally open up and be a little serious, I'm usually so full of sarcasm ;)

 

So, that's me!

 

I don't like being the center of attention (so says the person who blogs about herself. ha) -- No seriously, I hate it -- so tell me why you blog or the story behind your blog name (if you're not already participating in this link up of course ;)! I want to know about YOU.

If you're a Texas blogger too, click on the above graphic and join in!

cozy fall mode

For some reason I fall in/out love with Pinterest a lot, but for the moment, I am back in love! My pinning already has me daydreaming about Fall, which in my world always turns into "I need a completely new wardrobe and look!" and then quickly turns into "I need to make my house super cozy!". Of course none of this matters at the moment since our current south Texas temperatures are at 100+ and will be for a while...but a girl can dream.







Follow me on Pinterest! I promise I only pin the prettiest and most hilarious things ;)

Linking up with Michelle for Oh, How Pinteresting! Wednesday.

The old me

This blog has definitely turned into baby fest lately. I swore I wouldn't become a "mommy blogger" but wouldn't you know, I totally have! I guess being the naive newbie mom-to-be that I was, I had no idea that my life would be all about baby.

But in case you forgot, my name's Jessica. HI.

Remember me?

I used to be fun.

I used to have time to sit on the couch and get caught up on TV and celeb drama!

I used to have date nights and parties with friends.

I used to cherish every glass of wine. And every bottle of beer.

I used to do some serious shopping.

Now? I'm just Violet's mom. The lady who feeds her. The lady who changes her diapers. The lady who comforts her when she cries. The lady who puts ginormous bows on her head because she just looks so damn cute in them.

And I love it.

I know I'll be "me" again one day but for now, it's all about that sweet baby girl who has stolen my heart forever. And I am totally ok with it. It's going by so fast and I just want to enjoy every moment.

So if you're new around here or would just like to get reaquainted with the Jessica ME and not mom me, there's always my "About Me" section.

But for now, I'm in mommy mode and I'm happy with that. So thanks for sticking with me!

yours truly

[Copied from Jenn...who copied from someone else...You know how it goes ;)]

I am... Jessica, a proud Texan girl shacking up with my fiance.

I want... to save money for a house.

I have... a fiance who's my best friend, the cutest pets and an amazing family!

I wish... I could love working out as much as I love eating.

I hate... awkward silences. and know-it-alls.

I fear... losing my loved ones.

I hear... "money can't buy you happiness...but I'd rather cry in a Ferrari" :)

I search... for wedding ideas constantly. [Thank you, Pinterest!]

I wonder... if my stupid PCOS will allow me to have babies one day.

I regret... choosing a job over finishing the last couple years of school.

I love... how much Ronnie makes me laugh, kissing my pets and cold winter days.

I never... thought I could put up with a guy for this long. ha!

I ache... because my dad's ill and there's nothing I can do to fix him.

I always... stress out way more than I should.

I usually... take that stress out on the wrong people.

I am not... an organized person but try so so hard to be!

I dance... best when I've been drinking.

I sing... my little heart out no matter how awful I really sound.

I sometimes... wonder when I'll really feel like a grown up?

I cry... over everything! I'm super emotional.

I am not always... confident in myself and that needs to change!

I lose... everything. If it's important, I *will* misplace it.

I am confused... about what to do about my career.

I need... to be more adventurous and live in the moment!

I should... stop stressing so damn much. It's not good for my health..or future wrinkles!

If you do the same list, let me know - I'd love to read yours!!

Happy Thursday, lovelies!