Hello Friends

Hello Friends!!

I know it's been a very long long time. A lot has been going on. I had a job then I didn't have one. I now have one again. :) I also been suffering with writer's block and not been motivated at all not just with writing but with my personal health as well. 

So I just had a big wake up call to myself again today. So starting tomorrow huge change is in store for me. I know I can do this but I need your help! Please help me and keep me accountable. I know I have a few friends out here that will. Thanks again for everything! 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

Hello Again..

A lot has changed since I last posted. I've been really want to blog but I haven't had the drive. Now how ever I feel like I'm slowly but surely getting it back. 

First things first I finally got a job!!! I'm on my third week and loving it! I'm doing a great job they have said! 

Second thing is me and my Adam celebrated one year the other week!! So look for a post about that soon!! 

That's mainly all the good news but I need to get ready for work. So today was a short and sweet post! 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

1 Year Ago

A year ago today my life changed forever.   God spoke to me about how I was living my life. I wasn't living for God. I was angry. I was upset all the time. 

That morning he spoke to me. He was like you are beautiful and so much more. 

I am living for God one day at a time. 

I want to thank my friends in real life, friends in online life who I can't wait to meet one day, and my family. 

Then also I would like to thank my Adam. He's been with my almost year!! 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

    

Jobless

Sorry I haven't been blogging like I said I was going to. I'm just so busy lately. We had a death on Adam's side of the family, his birthday, plus I was just laid off. 

Yep I have no job right now. So I'm putting in applications left and right. I already had 2 interviews. One said I will hopefully hearing back this week and the other one said next week sometime. 

I'm ready to just here back from them because I'm tired of not working. 

I'm also going to blogging idea party thing tonight for Magic City Bloggers. So maybe I will get some more ideas and such. 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

Happy 95th Birthday

Today is my grandfather's 95th birthday!! He was one awesome dude! I know I promised yall a post about him on MLK but since his birthday is a significant one. :) 

He was born in 1920 right when the 1920s were roaring. He was the son of a Methodist minister who was of his time either. My great grandfather got run out of the town one time for burying a black woman who was at the time living with white man.  He was also one of the few white pastors who met with Dr. King during Selma-Montgomery match.

My grandfather married my grandma in 1946. My dad was the surprise. She was 40 when she had. She was beautiful. 

She passed away in 1970. I can't wait for the day to meet her. 

My grandfather was also ahead of his time. He stood up to the KKK.  I'm so glad to be have their blood running through my veins.  My grandfather is getting to live through so much. He never thought an African American would be president during his lifetime or my state would allow people that are gay to be allowed to marry. He's proud that he lived this long to see it. I am proud to be his granddaughter and have his middle name. 

Thank you Grandaddy Arthur/Paw Paw! I love you! 

Commit Part 1

Hello Everyone!

Today is the first day of the series of my Commit. I know I have been lacking in posting about it. Just a lot of family mess going on. 

So back to commit! The first thing I'm ready to commit to is back to working out. I have not been working out since end of November. 

I started back working out tonight. I got to admit it definitely hurt. I know I'm going to be sleeping good tonight! 

So pleaSe be in prayer that I keep this up. The most I kept up with is 6 months. I really hope I can do better then that. 

I am also going to do cardio on my off days!! 

Thanks for the support!! 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

Sorry For 2 Weeks Off

Hey Yall.

Sorry for a 2 week delay. I was given the sinus infection from he double hockey sticks.

 I started feeling bad last Thursday. I finally got to feeling betting Tuesday because I got got a shot, plus 2 meds at the Dr Monday. 

Al weather is being so bi polar. So I'm still on the mend. 

I hopefully will have a post for yall tomorrow. 

So to hold you off until tomorrow some new pics of me and Adam!! 

We now have been together 9 months!!

I was sick on Sat so I was little drugged up. Haha. He made me his famous chili. We   watched our favorite Disney movies and cuddled! One of my favorite things to do! Since we never just lay down and rest! 

I love this boy even if he makes silly faces. 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

 

Word for 2015..

So I finally have my word/quote for this year. 

I had to think long and hard about it. I wanted a word that could go in to every aspect of my life physically, emotionally, spiritually, relationally,  etc. 

My word is 

I'm at a point in my 25 year old life for once I am happy. Well I take that back mostly happy with my life right now. So with that. I will be finally blogging again on a consistent basis. 

I will be doing a weekly series then will turn monthly series. I will first explain all the things that I want to commit to. Then every month I will check in to show you how it's going. I don't know what day it will be. I'm thinking it maybe Tuesday's. 

So yeah!! I will leave you with this quote which will also be my 2015 quote of this year. 

Love, 

Kaitlyn  

Goodbye 2014... Hello 2014

Oh 2014 you've been such an up and down year. I am kind of glad to get rid of it. 

In Feburary I thought my life was over when my heart was broken by Bryan. Even now looking back there was signs since August 2013 that it wasn't going to work. He was letting work get in the way. He was blaming work for not calling or texting me. 

Then I was so mad at the world and at God. I was so mad that God at that time took away what I thought was the best thing in my life. That was until April. 

April 1 oh the irony. God and me finally had a heart to heart. I regave my life to him. 

Then a week later. My Adam came into my life. He has changed my life so much for the better. He encourages me daily. He thinks I'm beautiful when I don't think I am. I can't believe it will be 9 months soon. 

He treats me 100000x better then all those jerks combined. 

I then finding out jerk # 2 never loved me hit me like a ton of bricks. Even though I was with Adam. It still hurt. 

Then in October I turned 25. I am still in shock. I know that may sound weird and all. 18 year old Kaitlyn didn't think she would make it this far because all of her crap she went through. 

Now in December I was blessed to go to HAWAII for Christmas and New Years!! I will be sharing these posts when I get back!

I also will be posting my 2015 goals. Have a safe and amazing New Years  Eve!! 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

Struggle

These past few weeks have been struggle for me physically, emotionally, and etc. 

Like I want to speak out about it but it's hard to.

So right now I am keeping myself silent.

 I just need prayer. 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

7 Months Ago...

7 months ago today I took a chance and went on a date with guy who I had only been talking to for a few days.

  He was everything I dreamed about when I was little girl. 

First he was a Christian. You see I did date guys that were Christians before but however this felt different. Like I can't even describe it. 

Second he was a family guy. He cared about his family it was evident. 

Third he was kind and sweet. Never really had a bad word to say whenever we texted or talked. 

Fourth he loved movies. That was one of the first thing that got us talking. 

Fifth he loved musicals. I had long forgotten about my love of musicals since the other 2 didn't like them. 

Sixth he was a foodie. I myself love weird kind of food. Even though there's a few things I won't even try aka chicken livers sorry babe. Haha. 

there's so much I could tell yall but I'm going to leave it at that. Haha. 

now for some picture spam! Haha. 

The pic from our first date.

the first wedding we attended as a couple! :) 

Right after he asked my dad permission to date me. 

Us being silly. 

One of my favs from our photo shoot! :) 

From the last wedding we went to at the beginning of this month. 

Love, 

Kait 

These Are My Confessions.

So def when I put this title all I can think is that Usher song like 10 years ago... or whenever it was. 

So my confessions of this week... 

1. I know I said I was going to blog more, but I really swear I will. This week has been not the best for me at all. 

2. I'm really glad it is Friday. Like I said this week has been rough and hard and emotional. 

3. Dead lifts are evil spawn. So are jumping jacks, squat jacks, and power jacks. 

4. I'm ready to as Adam tomorrow! I haven't seen him since Sunday. It will also be 7 months tomorrow since we started talking and then a few days after that 7 months since first date. I miss and love this guy so much! 

He's such a nut. :) 

that's about it for today. 

Love, 

Kait 

Weekend Recap

This weekend has been one of my favorites in awhile. I got to see 2 close friends and with my guy as well. 

 

Adam also made me laugh until my belly hurt because his shaving cream had a explosion. 

Me and Adam got up left his house around 10 so we could meet our friend Lauren and her new boyfriend Travis. We listened to Christmas music on the way down because 96.5 started playing Christmas music on Friday night. :). 

We had lunch at Zoe's it was so yummy and also had cupcakes at Cupcakes by Tish. And Travis got approved by myself and Adam!! Even though his kilt yes I said KILT threw me for a loop.

Next we had dinner here with one of my best friends Rachel and her hubby Ben and his parents. who I haven't seen since their wedding 2 1/2 years ago!

Yummy! Even though someone cough couch Adam was scared to try some oysters. 

We also did the haunted hearse tour in Montgomery which was fun and great!! Even though the guy was late. 

Me and Rachel she didn't want to take a pic. haha. 

She also then told me that her and Ben are in the process of having a baby!!!!!!! yeah!!!  

This weekend was one of the best ones in a awhile. The next few weekends are going to be crazy good so look for my recaps!! 

Love y'all, 

Kait 

Back to Blogging

So I have been on blogging break once again. At first I thought I wanted to start all over with a new blog and new address and everything. Then talking to Mandy one of my sweet new friends in Firework people community I just decided to delete a few posts and do a new name on this one. 

So now instead of Fat 2 Fab Kaitlyn it is now Musings of My 20s. Yes I am still trying to get more "fab", but I just felt like this new name is more my style. And with  a new group I'm a part of I wanted to do a new introduction since a lot has changed since Jan. 2014. 

So hello new readers. My name is Kaitlyn. You can call me that or Kait, KK, or whatever.  I'm just turned 25. Whoop whoop. I am Christ Follower since April but I have been a Christian my whole life. More about that statement tomorrow! I live in sweet home Alabama ( roll tide). haha. I am really enjoying my life for the first time in awhile. I live with my parents right now and my baby sister. I'm oldest daughter of three girls. My poor daddy. haha. I have an amazing boyfriend of almost 7 months. He really saved my life. I am a foodie I love trying out different foods. I love to travel don't do as much I would like to. I love reading and have been obsessed with it since I could start to read on my own. I have the best friends in real life and online life. ummm.. if you would like to know more ask away and I will let you know anything you want to know! I promise to update more and let you know more of my story. Some of my story is coming up tomorrow so look out for it! 

Love Y'all, 

Kait 

Oct 6th!! Birthday Girl

I can't keep calm so many God things are happening today!!  I already can tell 25 is going to be an amazing year!! 🙌🙏

I will blog on all that tomorrow! 

Now to day 6...  Every first Monday of the  month I'm going to link up with #firework people Lauren for... 

This co insides with bucket list #6 Read a book or more a month. I used to read all the time. I just haven't been lately. So right now I'm reading 3. One physical copy and 2 kindle ones. 

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2. 

3. 

 

Love, 

Kaitlyn 

Day 4 and 5

It's been crazy this weekend!! I went back to my college for homecoming!! My second time as an alumnus. It was so needed! I got to see some dear friends I hadn't seen in so long! 

These girls were some of bible study girls! I really don't know where I would be without them! 

So Day 4 and 5 for personal goals. 

Day 4 I would love to run or walk a 5K starting this month every month for a year. :). 

Day 5 lastly I need go back to drinking water for my most of my drinking habits. I've been ok with that lately but sometimes I go buy a diet coke. Sometimes I get a coffee. I am just need to need to stop drinking empty calories. It's going to be hard but I know I can do it! 

Day 2 and 3

It's October 3!! which means 3 days until my birthday!! 

So I already forgot to blog yesterday. Boo. 

However this week on my bucket list is about me and my personal bucket list items. 

First I would love to lose 50lbs or more pounds this year. If you are new around here you don't know I have a problem with my weight. So I have lost almost 8 lbs that I know of these past few weeks. I am back on the weight loss train and working out at least 3 to 4 x a week now!! I know I can do it but it's going to be hard. Rome wasn't built in a day ya know!

My second goal is to buy a 2 piece I'm comfortable in. I've haven't felt comfy in one in quite some time. So we shall see how this goes. :). 

So there's 2 out of 31 out of my bucket list of being 25! What's on your bucket list this year!? 

 

31 Days 25th Year Bucket List

So today I start the 31 days of October challenge. I will be blogging about my bucket list for my 25th year.

 My birthday is Monday and I have always wanted to do a bucket list for a certain year. 

They will be separated each week with diffrent themes that are important to me. I can't wait to tell and show y'all my list!!  

So tomorrow I start my list eeek!! 

Love y'all,

Kaitlyn 

25...

As I look at my calendar today I look ahead 2 weeks from now and to be honest I'm grateful. I will be turning 25 that day. 

As I look back in my life I remember that 16, 17, year old girl who didn't think she would make it past 18. Who didn't think she would ever be loved. Who didn't think she would have a great group of girl friends who support her (even if most of them live far away). Who didn't believe God would forgive her for all her stuff. 

And now here I stand 2 weeks before my birthday thankful and blessed that I am here today with y'all. 

I have an amazing supportive boyfriend of almost 6 months. Who loves me for me. Who encourages me daily to be my best self. Who loves to take pictures and funny ones too. Who I see God's love in everyday. Who puts God before us. Who laughs, comforts, loves so big, and so much more. Who calls me out when I need it. I love you Adam. 

My girl friends here in town and across the USA are so supportive of me. I've never had such a great group girls who have rallied for me to show me they loved me like these girls. I finally realizing what a true friend is again and I am so thankful for that. 

Thanks for reading. 

Love, 

Kaitlyn

Dear 2013 Kaitlyn,

Dear 2013 Kaitlyn Especially Aug. 27th one, 

      You are about to join a gym by yourself. You want to do this for you. Let me tell you you are going to do great at first but then you let a certain guy come in the way. (We all know who "he" is or was.) 

So you been on and off this journey for this past year because of him. Let me tell you girl he doesn't care that you are losing weight or even gaining weight. He only cared about himself. 

So finally in Feb. 23th 2014 that but of a guy broke up with you. First you are going to be sad and upset then angry then you finally get it. 

It's hard to tell you this but he truly never loved you. He tells you this. At first it hurts that you wasted 17 months on him, but it was all for a reason. 

The reason comes April 8th 2014. His name is Adam. He makes me you laugh, remembers stupid movie quotes and trivia again, and overall good guy. And he contacts you daily not just through texting but through calling you as well. 

He also encourages you through everything including weight loss. 

He is so much better for you girl. So hold him close and keep on holding on to him. He's worth it! 

You also have a great girlfriends in real life  and online life who helped you out through that time! They make everyday so much better!! Shout out to my prayer girls!!! 

So in 2 days you are about to celebrate one year at the gym you've called home and the family of supporters. You can do it this time! You have a whole team supporting you. You've got this! 

Yes sure you right where you started last time weight wise but you learned your lessons.

 So go now shinning star you can reach for anything!! 

Love, 

2014 Kaitlyn