Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Blah

I don't really know what I want this post to be about. All I know is that I want to write. I know I am usually pretty random, but this might be something else. I am pretty much just going to write down everything that pops up in my head. I have to much stuff in there, and I need to get some of it out.

School is back in. Whoo!! I am actually really excited about this. I was getting extremely bored without work OR school. Now I am back doing both, and it is absolutely fantastic. It has been keeping me plenty busy. My classes have all been awesome so far. I even have a class with one of my best friend's! All I can say about that is pray for us that we pass. Haha

I think I am at another strange transition in my life. I don't really know what is going on, but I feel like the way things are should not be how they are. Does that make any sense at all? I think I need some major changes, but I am not sure what.

I have run into some bad luck lately. Actually, I usually tend to be pretty unlucky. I don't know why this is. Maybe it's because Heavenly Father knows I can take it. At least I thought I could. Lately it has kind of been one thing after another. You guys, I think I may have reached my breaking point! I didn't even know that was possible. The next few lines are going to be spiritual so if you don't dig that, just skip past this part. I have had some major rough patches in my life, and it's because of my faith I have been able to pull through. I have always felt a really personal connection with my Heavenly Father. Probably because I had to choose at a pretty young age whether to believe or not believe. My religion has always been something very close to my heart, and it has always been there as a constant support for me. These past couple months have been pretty tough for me. I have had to give up a lot of what I thought I wanted. I seriously had my whole life planned out you guys. Through recent experiences I have finally figured out why things have worked out the way they have. We can plan all we want, but in the end God has a plan for us and we have absolutely no idea what the heck it is. I thought I wanted one thing, but now I see that I need something completely different. Really, all I can say is stop planning so much! Just go with the flow. Don't expect things, and don't look for things. The things you need will come to you when you are ready. I know that God doesn't give us any trial that we can't handle. So even though I seem to be running into problem after problem, I know that somewhere down the line those will stop, and I will realize why they were there in the first place. I guess all I can really say is don't give up. DON'T EVER GIVE UP! You can do it people! We all have the power and strength to overcome anything that comes our way.
Wow. Well that kind of got a lot out of my head. Sorry for being so serious. Blah. On a more upbeat and less serious note... you guys, I signed up for the sailing club at the U. alwdefjlaekjfldkasjf I AM SO EXCITED! I have always wanted to learn to sail, so I am really just beyond stoked. It makes it even better that I have a friend to do it with. Hopefully I will have plenty of stories to tell about that. I am just pleased with how school is going. Life has been pretty overwhelming lately, but I really think that this next year is going to be a great one.
Very random side note. The Head And The Heart are coming to Utah... I feel like that is pretty much all I have to say. STOKED!
You guys, I literally have the best job on the planet. My kids are absolutely amazing, and I have some pretty awesome coworkers. This next year is going to be so fun, and I am sure it will be filled with all sorts of hilarious and crazy stories. One of my coworkers from last year just showed me a picture she took last year on crazy hair day...My hair was purple. A word of advice to all of you out there. Never dye your hair purple when you have to wear a red polo to work every day. It hurts the eyes. I think this year I will find a more complimentary color to red ;)
 Well, I think I have gotten a good amount of stuff out of my head. Goodbye all you lovely people.
 
Currently Listening
 
"Honey Come Home" by The Head and the Heart

Thursday, August 9, 2012

The Revolution

You guys I have a confession. I am absolutely obsessed with the Step Up movies. Go ahead and make fun. I know the acting is incredibly cheesy, but the dancing...spot on. A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure to go and see the fourth one, Step Up Revolution. I have never seen worse acting in my life, yet I came out loving it! The dancing in this one is freaking crazy you guys!

I think one of the reasons I love them so much is because its like tradition. One of my best friends is also obsessed with them. Every time we found out a new one was coming out, you know we were on the phone calling each other and absolutely freaking out. We have seen all of them together (except the third one, because that one stunk). This last one was amazing, but the closest to our hearts will always be the second one. It is all because of one person...


You guys, I can't describe the love I have for this man. He pretty much makes the movie! As we were sitting in our theater seats watching the fourth one, we waited. We waited for one part. There was only one person we wanted to see. We grew impatient and were becoming more disappointed by the second when we realized the movie was coming to an end and nothing had happened. But then...


The end.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

The Great Salt Lake

So this past Thursday was the Band of Horses concert. Let's not get into how excited I was for this concert. This concert may or may not have been the concert I had been looking forward to the entire summer. It may or may not have been absolutely FANTASTIC!

For me, this was a concert where I knew most of the songs, but not the words. Does that make any sense? I love Band of Horses, but it's not like they are my all time favorite band. I really enjoy their music though, and knew it was going to be a great concert. All I wanted was for them to play my favorite song, which is this one here.


Guess what!? They played it! Whooo! My night was complete. I also couldn't leave the concert without a Band of Horses concert tee now could I? Here is an outfit post of my awesome new shirt!



You can't really see it here, but I am definitely wearing horse earrings. I was feeling quite festive.

skirt/Kohls :: shirt/Band of Horses concert :: vest/from mom :: toms/JMR

Sorry about my gnarly Toms. It might be time to get a new pair soon. Sadly, these ones are probably the best looking pair I have. Oops.

Other than going to awesome concerts, my weekend has consisted of a big ol' family reunion. I actually quite enjoy family reunions. It has been awesome seeing all my cousins I usually don't get to see. It is my great grandmas 90th birthday, so it is sort of a family reunion/birthday extravaganza. It is quite splendid.

I hope everyone is having a delightful weekends. Mine has been filled with lots of cake and cookies, games, and memories. What could be better?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Some Favs

I decided it's about time to share some blogs that I am loving. I am pretty obsessed with blogs, so it was extremely difficult to narrow it down. I decided to make up some categories to make it a little easier. All these ladies are awesome. Check them out!

Laugh Attack

This is my go to blog when I need a little pick me up, or if I am in a humorous mood. Her blog never fails to kill me with her witty humor. I seriously laugh out loud.

Best Style

I am absolutely obsessed with this beautiful ladies style. It is so relaxed, but classy. Not to mention her hair is the greatest thing on earth.


All Time Fav

I know I have mentioned the lovely Elizabeth's blog on here multiple times, but she continues to be my favorite. I love hearing about her awesome life in Tacoma, and she has the greatest style EVER! She is just awesome.


New Find

I just recently came across the hilarious Anna's cute as a button blog. This blog is so fun to read. She is hilarious, open, and has posted some of the funniest videos I have probably ever seen. Love it.


New Inspiration
Awkward Girls
 
I am IN LOVE with this blog you guys. So much that I convinced my bestie to start a similar one with me. It is currently under construction, but we will be going public sometime in the next two weeks. Get ready, and thank you to the Awkward Girls for the awesome inspiration!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Help!

Dear fellow bloggers/internet people,

I am in need of your help. So many of you know that I am recently become a little obsessed with the show known as Gossip Girl. [insert look of disgust/surprise/disappointment here]

Well, I have a problem. I have just finished season four, and I cannot find the whereabouts of season five anywhere! Please people, help me! I need to know what happens next. It is kind of killing me.

So if any of you lovelies know of a place I can rent/ view for free that would be fantastic. I unfortunately do not have $50 to drop on the whole season. I wish I could, but I just can't. I am poor. It is a sad fact.

Anyways, please let me know! I am dying over here!

Thank you. The end.

Life Lately

Whoo! Time for some life lately. Here is a little peek into my day-to-day life. Enjoy!

 SRB <3
 Tanner Park adventures!

 
New Car!!

  I love my Papa.

 !

 Surprise for Elder Aldous.

 I will experience this!

Fire!


I have struggles sometimes. Good ol' autocorrect.

Fly free

 FINALLY finished a roll of film.

Bored

Delicious Chai Latte thingy!

New record player! Words can't begin to describe how stoked I am!


I need this book. Now.

 Goodbye little Volvo :( best first car.
I think the lil' bro was bored.

 Hike to Donut Falls.
Demi Lovato. Livin' the childhood dream!


Gardening with the kiddies.

I love my job!!

 Getting stoked for Europe! London, Paris, and Barcelona!


VERY strong Ginger Ale!

REEL BIG FISH!

Well there ya go! My life lately in a nutshell. Follow me on instagram! @shelbyrichins

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Lost In My Mind

dress/Cotton On :: shirt/Old Navy :: belt/Anthropologie :: Toms/JMR

Here is my half-hearted attempt at doing an outfit post. I figured I haven't done one in pretty much a million years, so here ya go! It's Sunday, and simple is always perfect for Sunday. Nothing to crazy. I think the thing I love most about fashion is how much you really can express yourself through it. I love all things creative, but I am not good at creative things. I am an awful artist, and my photography is pretty eh. Clothing is the one thing I have that helps me be creative. I don't care what people say. I think I am good at it. Being creative through clothes that is. I am not the type of girl to dress for a guy. I 100% am always dressing for me, and there is nothing wrong with that. It is my art.

P.S- I really need a better camera. I also need a better setting. Maybe next time. Probably not. Haha