What I am currently loving on Pinterest

I've been a huge fan of Pinterest for a long time now and its no secret, that I get a lot of inspiration from it- from fashion to gift ideas to crafts. The ideas are endless. Here are some pins I am loving lately:

How cute are these doors for Halloween? This would be great for a school!// Monster Door 

I have always been drawn to quotes and this one, is currently my background on my work computer// Rumi Quotes

I am a curious person by nature and I absolutely love getting to know someone; these are great questions//  Date Night Questions

Being passionate about your career is so important. Career Contessa provides a great article on this// Discovering Your Passion

 

Who doesn't love these cute little yellow friends? Pantone's explanation about the color and the reasoning behind it is adorable//  Pantone Color Institute

 

What are your favorite pins??

What do you want to be when you grow up?

As a little kid, you were always asked what you want to be when you grow up. Many of us always said whatever we were obsessed with at that moment- Fireman, Ballerina, Chef, Doctor, etc.
Many of us, grow up to become something different than we dreamed- something more realistic, more stable, more grown up.

Both of my parents got to live their dreams- My dad always dreamed of becoming a firefighter (and eventually a Battalion Chief) and my Mom always dreamed of becoming a teacher. They always inspired me to follow my own dreams.

 

I vaguely remember when I was a kid, I had a whole slew of careers I wanted to do- a teacher, a dancer, a fashion designer, an astronaut, an artist, an imagineer and the list went on.

I eventually grew up (I'm still working on this part) and I ended up in the legal field. Did I ever think, in my wildest dreams I would end up here- nope , but I am really glad I did. It has been a crazy fun ride and I cannot wait to see what happens next.

I sometimes think to myself, What would you want to be doing if you weren’t in the legal field?

Would I be working for the Walt Disney Company as an Imagineer? Would I be teaching 2^nd grade like my mom? Would I be a graphic designer working for an Advertising company? Would I be like my dad and become a firefighter?  Would I be working in New York City as a Statistician?

It’s fun to think about where you could have ended up. I love each and every day that I can get up and be excited to go to work.

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

The smallest things

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Today something happened. Something amazing happened. It was something small and really insignificant in the whole scheme of things but this really touched me.

I've been feeling kinda blue the past couple of days and I've been trying to hid it. Today my co-worker Stacey came by to chat and she asked me, "Do you want to go to the Market today with me and Leia?" Such a  simple question and it brought the brightest smile to my face. I blurted out YES so so quickly I surprised myself.

I cannot get over how such a simple act of kindness, overwhelmed me in such a wonderful way.  Leia and Stacey (and Dana and Ashley) have been so amazing since I have been back. I have such wonderful co-workers and I love that we are such good friends.

I needed to share this with the world this evening.

XX Gabrielle

First day

Today was my first day back at work from being sick. It was so nice to be back at work. I thought today went very well.

life gets in the way....

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Hi everyone!

I really had the best intentions to try to post more regularly on here but, you all know that the best laid plans go awry.

The past two weeks have been a world wind I think it would be easiest to use bullet points and go from there:

• I am finally feeling better from being sick THANK GOODNESS! That flu really kicked my butt, the cough which was lingering, has finally made an exit! (Please do not come back!)

• I got to see one of my oldest friends, EP not just once but TWICE in the past two weeks! I enjoy seeing her because she is always filled with new stories and something new going on in her life. We were lucky enough to have a little girls night out at THE OFFICE with our old sewing teacher, MS, which was so much fun! EP and I have known MS for over 10 years (eek! How can that be possible? I just was in high school last year haha) As always with MS we were laughing our butts off and we even got free desert! Its always good to see people from your past who knew you back then and see you know and how much you have grown. Its a refreshing to hear their advice and see what they have to say because they know you so well!

• I went on a (part-time) job hunt on Wednesday since I had the day off ( Lincoln's Birthday) and that was exhausting needless to say. No word yet if anywhere wants to hire me

•  Now we had another crazy snow storm which made Thursday the 13th  very quiet in the office. Only 6 out of the normal 15 came in. It was so peaceful and quiet. Only 5 very brave clients came in which made me very productive at the front desk, making copies and cleaning. I was hoping that Friday was going to be same quietness that I enjoyed today but...

• NOPE FRIDAY was absolutely crazy. MB, my coworker and I were the only two clerks who came in and we both ended up sitting with 12 clients each! The amount of people that kept walking through the door was insane. We did so well though- we work great as a team and we made the best out of the situation. By 4:30, after all the clients were done, MB and I had a stack of paperwork still to finish. Needless to say, I have a to do list a mile long already waiting for me on Tuesday Morning (We have off tomorrow for President's day)

• Friday was Valentine's Day (duh! You already knew this!) and I really didn't know how I was going to feel about it since my recent split with my last suitor. I made my little Valentine's treat bags for everyone in the office and I wore my favorite red outfit and put a big red bow in my hair and put a smile on my face. (I kept thinking to myself, through all the craziness, I am a strong girl who can get through another breakup!) My parents had made plans to go out that night to a local favorite and the day before they got my takeout from my favorite restaurant (Gluten free chicken parm and mashed potatoes) so I had something special to eat. They also let me surprises for me! I was so surprised to see that they got me some Alex and Ani bracelets, a gift card to Redbox AND white chocolate non-parelies from the local chocolate shop. They are the sweetest parents in the world. I was so ravenous when I got home from work, I popped my dinner in the microwave and quickly realized that my favorite show (COPS) had a marathon on. THIS IS THE BEST VALENTINES DAY EVERRR... I thought to myself! HA. I grabbed a Redd's Apple ale and hopped in the shower (yup, I drank beer aka Redd's in the shower, am I a college frat boy?!) I picked out 'special' pjs for the evening- leopard pants and a red sweater - and hopped into bed to watch Valentine's Day (You know that silly cheesy movie with all those A-list stars in it?!) BEST VALENTINES EVERRR!

• OHHHH I almost forgot, I also sent my best girl friends a personalized GALantine and they all loved it! Each one of them is amazing in their own way and I couldn't be happier to have all 4 of them in my life. AM, AB, DK, & EP you are all amazing! LOVE YOU

• Yesterday was a snowy lazy day that was filled with pjs and cops all day!

• Today I was super productive this morning so I don't feel so terrible sitting on my bed, blogging and surfing the internet for the past hour.

My week ahead looks a little crazy, but nothing I cannot conquer. Speaking of conquering things, I have been feeling more and more blessed this week (among the craziness) and I have been prayer more and more which is unusual for me. I have been loving some of my instagram friends posting Sunday scriptures and I usually read them in my bible and mark them if I like them. I know He has plans for me and all of this heartache and craziness is part of it but I am impatient sometimes and I want to know where I will be ending up. I have big dreams but sometimes I am afraid to speak about them because they seem so grandiose. I am so curious to find out what's out there waiting for me. One of the Alex and Ani bracelets, my parents got me for Valentine's Day says "what's for you, wont pass you" and I thought that was so powerful and I just need to trust that this is all part of the plan. I am as always blessed and grateful for this life and I am so excited to see what the future holds?

Any exciting plans coming up this week?!

-the everyday jersey girl

Exciting Happenings....

I cannot really go into detail about it right this moment, BUT Exciting things are brewing with my career.Things that I have been praying a lot lately and trying to be patient with His plans and I know its hard. It is finally paying off. The right people are seeing my good work and my hard work hasn't gone unnoticed. I am beyond THANKFUL and feeling very blessed right now because of it. Grandma is surely watching over me and making sure all my prayers are being answered!

 

XX the everyday jersey girl

 

Is anything exciting happening right now in your career?

Are your prayers being answered?