#SwiftlyPainted Challenge - December 2013

We're moving right along.

It's already month #3!

Can you believe that it's already December?

{how's that holiday shopping going??}

December 2013

writing prompt :: what are you thankful for?

create an image depicting a value you have.

So, this photo is probably not the best for a self-portrait challenge, but I'm in it so I'm making it count! One value that I have is that I am a child at heart. This photo is of my sister and my niece with me at the movie Frozen on Thanksgiving day.

I'm thankful for my family and my friends and my husband and my job and my health and all the blessings in my life. I'm so glad to be where I am today, and I know that it wouldn't be possible without everything I just listed.

Values I posses and treasure are love and humor. In this self portrait I surprised my love with an extender of mistletoe. A purchase I couldn't pass up for the random surprise. This photo makes me smile. I feel like you have to treasure the little moments in life. 

#SwiftlyPainted Challenge ~ November 2013

It's that time again! We're back for month #2.

November 2013

writing prompt :: describe a person, place, or thing that you depend on emotionally.
create an image of you with a mask/disguise.

I'm going to go with the cop-out and say that I depend on my husband emotionally. I mean, we did promise to be together forever so if I can't depend on him like that then there's something wrong. He's a good motivator to help me stay on track with my goals, and he's usually pretty good about giving me my space if I need it. He's a shoulder to cry on when I've had a rough day and is always willing to cuddle me when I need to feel better. I'm a firm believer that cuddles fix everything!

I have to say that I depend on myself the most. I've learned that no one can make you happy if you're not happy with yourself. That's not to say I don't depend on my boyfriend, family, friends or God in times of need, but I know that the key to finding happiness in other things is being stable on your own. Now I've found love and happiness in other people and things more so than ever before! :)

#SwiftlyPainted Challenge ~ October 2013

Back in September, Cassie was approached by some fellow bloggers - Annmarie and Jess - about being a part of a self portrait challenge called SwiftlyPainted.

It sounded like a lot of fun, especially since she and Mary are focusing on getting fit and being healthy. It'll be a great way to track our progress each month through pictures! The awesome thing about this challenge is that it's done on the first of every month for one year and one month - from now until October 2014. {talk about commitment!} This means you can't give up on blogging, but you also get to make great friends. :)

October 2013

writing prompt :: reflect & respond to this statement - your followers follow you willingly.

create an image of what describes you as a blogger.

Mary & I are doing this blog for us, for the ladies who are funemployed, for those who need a break from realtity, for those who need to know they're not alone. Being unemployed is hard, but here on our blog, we try to ignore the Debbie Downer part of it. We want to focus on all the things you can do and love while you find yourself because being unemployed is a good time to do that.

If you haven't noticed, we love motivational quotes, reading good books {see my selfie above!}, being strong women, watching Chick Flicks, and just being awesome in general. We'd love for you to follow us on our journeys through this messy world called life.

Oh, and if you have any job hunting tips, we'd love to hear 'em & possibly feature them on here!!

Cassie and I both found ourselves in a similar life situation. We both found ourselves unemployed and struggling to find employers to give us the experience they all demand us to need. So in between our search for the dream job, we enjoy sharing our favorite books, movies, quotes, and life events. I hope people get more out of the blog than recommendations on good books though! Hopefully we both grow over the next year (not in size!) but in mind. I hope we both find the job we want and are able to connect with other people through this. As a blogger, I struggle because I don't think I am very good at being open. I'm very new to this sharing via blog thing, but joining forces with Cassie has definitely helped with that. {I totally knocked off Cassie's self-portrati theme-Sorry, Cass!}

Also, as Cassie said, please feel free to share job hunting tips and advice! We need all the help we can get!