It's true. Micah and I have become iPhone people. I could say we "finally made the plunge" or something like that, but the truth is that I secretly took no pride in being one of the last people on earth to get a smart phone. I was getting desperate on the inside. People were starting to make fun of me. In fact, one of my college professors mocked my EnV3 in class. I couldn't handle it any longer... Actually, I lost my phone. It was an ordained loss if you ask me... I didn't mean to lose my phone {although I am pretty sure Micah still thinks I did it on purpose}. I think it was God's way of nudging us to get with the program. He was probably laughing at our outdated technology too... So on December 30th, my life was changed forever. I met my phone for the first time. When they handed her to me all shiny and configured, I felt like a mom holding her child for the first time. My heart did a little flutter and I was filled with a happiness I have never known before. I am not exaggerating, people. There is photographic proof of this joyous occasion. Highlights from our first week together: downloading Instagram and taking my first pictures // naming her Phoebe after the woman of the Bible who was a patron to the early church and a great help to Paul {she is already and will continue to be a great help to me} // playing Words with Friends while sitting in my bathroom late at night // talking to Siri, my Norwegian cousin // buying my beautiful new case at Nordstrom // keeping track of my daily Bible reading on YouVersion // knowing that I will never again have to randomly stop in a coffee shop parking lot to pull out my computer to find directions or information I need // realizing all the mentions I had somehow been missing on Twitter via the laptop It's been a good week to say the least. And to top it off, one of my best friends was here to teach me how to use Phoebe. Of course, I am the last of all my friends to get an iPhone, but that means they can provide very helpful tutorials to an #iPhonedunce like me... And now my first ever "week according to my Instagram" post! I am so excited. Did I mention I already went on Instagram and wrote a review of how awesome it is? I am THAT in love... My joy at the cell phone store // NYE Fiesta // Yet another open-mouthed pic dedicated to Stace My friends and I have a tradition of sitting in the bathtub // Heather and Erin got to meet Phoebe {and witness the obsession} // Learning how to be hipsters at Lux Coffee The brutal aftermath of having so many visitors over break and being behind before the semester even begins // The five year PhD plan if the Lord wills it // My reward for three straight hours of productivity So this is where I need your help... what apps should I download? Which ones help you the most? I already have Insta {obvi} and Words with Friends. What else does a girl need? Please tell me your favorite apps below and why you like them or what you use them for? And are there any your husband loves that I should pass onto Micah? Thanks, friends! OH! And you can follow me on Instagram and witness the obsession for yourself... @jenrussum! xoxo, Jen Linking up with Jeannett over at Life Rearranged {finally!!!!} and Aisle to Aloha! ... Read more
Handmade…
Happy New Year friends! Okay, I know Christmas was just here and I was blessed with lots of fun and beautiful gifts from friends and family. I am completely undeserving of them all. But as I look at the year ahead, I still have a wish list of items I would like to purchase in coming months. I'm actually putting together this wish list not to spend more or become even more of a consumer than I already am... but to be more careful with what I spend my money on. Instead of buying a random shirt or picture frame here or there simply because it's a good deal, I want to plan out what I spend my money on. And since becoming a blogger I have grown to love the handmade industry and want to support many of my blogging friends who make an income for their families by selling their crafts and trades on Etsy or through their blogs. So here it is... my spend-money-wisely-and-support-my-blogging-friends-and-their-families wishlist for 2012: This little flag necklace - adorable! Antique bicycle necklace! Yellow Rose Locket A Gadanke journal Sur La Table Microwave Popper {okay, not handmade, but I've been eyeing it for a year} Mustard and lace infinity scarf Vintage Lace Pendant Rosette Necklace Embroidered Necklace Vintage Dishtowels Vintage Apron Tease brush {also not handmade, but I heard it's amazing} I also have a gift list of things I want buy for friends and family, but I can't share it, in case you are one of the future recipients of said gifts! :) xoxo,Jen ... Read more
Down and Up
Trying to get better about my outfit posts. Usually I just jump around and act like spaz, but since I now have a nice camera, a tripod {thanks Hubs}, and a big backyard, I'm going to try to take things a little more seriously. Okay, I can't be too serious, let's be honest, but I'll at least try to fill you in on more outfit details and do some close up shots. You know what's better than a tripod, though? A sister and mom in town to take pictures for you. Sister took these first ones. This was a dressing down day. It consisted mainly of pre-Christmas activities and running errands to hardware stores with dad. The hair is fresh. I re-did my faux root. What do you think? I'm loving all things faux right now. My dark roots, fur vests, and my new fake eyelashes. Oh, and my glasses are fake too. Love. Top: TJ Maxx // Cardigan: UO // Jeans: Banana // Leopard flats: Mia {Nordstrom Rack} // Glasses: BP {Nordstrom} // Necklace: Sunshine Blossoms This second set of pictures is a MIRACLE people. I was all dressed up for dinner and a show. My mother in law bought me tickets to STOMP for my birthday and we went last week. It was so fun! I loved every minute. None of this is the miracle though... the miracle is that MY mom took these pictures. Like held a camera steady and pushed the button in a somewhat timely manner. That does not usually happen, friends. Didn't she do a great job? Shirt: F21 // Cardigan: Banana // Skirt: Target // Necklace: Banana Outlet xoxo, Jen *Linking up with 5 Days, 5 Ways. ... Read more
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