A day, A year

I am officially starting a new job on July 30 that I am terribly excited about. So many great changes have come this past month, and I can see God working in my life. This past year has been a whirlwind, that has constantly been picking me up and tossing me around. In a darker time in my life, I turned to friends, family and myself for answers. Not God. I have had so much pride, because I just graduated and did not want to fail. I did not want to move home, because in my mind that was the ultimate failure. No offense to those who have chosen that path.

This past month I realized that I only get one life, and I refuse to settle for comfortable. Certain circumstances occurred, and I was floored. I was willing to move home rather then continue with my normal day to day routine. It was time to change things up a bit.

God wanted me uncomfortable, so I turned in my two weeks at my last job of a year. I had no clue of what would come next, but I knew God would lead me. For a week I applied for jobs, and heard nothing back. One of my best friends, Danielle, sent me a job description and I was so excited to apply for it. I emailed the contact, and certainly did not give my hopes up in day dreams.

He contacted me, and a week later offered me a job to be apart of their company. After this past year, I felt as if I was never going to work with kids again, my passion. I had close calls all year for jobs, leads, interviews.... but nothing ever worked out. It was not in God's timing.

God had my hand the whole time, and his path is WAY better than what I thought I had planned. I think about all of the jobs I could of done if I would of paved my own path this year, and nothing compares to the amazing opportunities that I have received through this path from God.

Maybe two

Today started off as a not so pleasant day. That sucks right? Negative? I don't think so.

After work, I went to my friends house. Danielle, and Jenna's. The night was full of laughter, fashion, The Voice and just enjoying each others presence.

You know when you realize you learn those little sayings? Today I learned, " That you truly control if your day will be bad or not".

God blessed me with beautiful friends, and really great family to speak words of encouragement to me in times of crisis. So thanks guys.


Lets talk about this skirt.
I am obsessed. I need someone to tell me where to get this one. 
I love anything that channels a hard core image, and this outfit does it - with dark gray nails of course and a good tan.
This look will be perfect for summer, and I can't wait to try it out.

I checked http://us.asos.com/ to look for plain skirts, and they have plenty of choices.

I really like the band around the top, and I will continue to look until I can succeed.

Short post tonight, and I really need to spend some time looking at other blogs. I haven't told any of my friend's about this blog yet- because I am still seeing where I am going to take this.
I have many friends who tell me to write in a blog, but when it comes down to it... I don't really know what to write. I just have stories. Today, kind of boring stories. Tonight, exciting skirt.

Until then.

Beginning

Hello Everyone! This is my first blog for Southern Stripes. My name is Asilyn, and I just graduated from College. Here is a few quick facts: I have dark red hair, my name probably reminds you of Narnia, I might possibly have a pretty intense East Texas accent, I love big watches, Grey nail polish and a really good deal. Most of the time I will post about Fashion, and other times there might be cute pictures of my parent's new puppy.

Looking forward to hearing feedback, and some of your crazy stories. There will also be some interesting stories to tell along the way.

So until then, creep on my friends.