Time flies when you're having fun. ;) Coming Up Roses is officially 5 years old! WOWZA. I can't believe it. No really...looking back through the archives, I really can't believe it actually made it anywhere. If you want a *solid* giggle, go back through the archives - proof that we all start somewhere! Ha! ;) We celebrated past blogiversaries with … [Read more...]
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How to Dreamline your Life
Hello from DA BEACH! How was your 4th of July??? For the first time in a long time, I feel like I've been on true ~vacation mode~. I've been pretty MIA on Instastories, haven't posted a blog since the 3rd - which might not be anything significant at all to many, but to me, I feel like a new woman. #Bless. J + I came to Ocean City, Maryland to meet … [Read more...]
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My Summer Bucket List
Happy HUMP, friends! We leave bright n’ early today (like, T-minus an hour) for a lil’ trip to Maryland, then I’m back for a bachelorette weekend for my bestie, then off to the Jersey Shore with my mama, THEN off to another beach with the fam for the 4th 🇺🇸! Seeing as neither J nor I have packed yet for this Maryland trip, I'd say we're off to a … [Read more...]
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Becoming Mentally Tough – 12 Tips for Developing Mental Toughness
Let me ask you a question...are you mentally tough? Now, as YOURSELF that Q...Am I mentally tough? Chances are, I think a LOT of us have quite a bit of room to grow in the mental toughness category, if we're honest with ourselves. Mental toughness. It's an often-Googled topic which often results in articles about US Marines or other … [Read more...]
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What Makes You Happy
I've been working on "finishing" Marie Kondo's The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up for friggin' ever. I think it's been hard for me to sit my ass down and just do the dang thing because a.) I already know the gist of it, b.) she overly explains some things, I think, and c.) it's just been hard in general lately for me to sit my ass down for … [Read more...]
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How I Avoid Burnout (Signs, Causes, + How to Battle Burnout before it’s Begun)
Ahhhhhh, burnout. What a Monday topic amiright??? Battling burnout was a specific request from y'all on my reader survey back in the day (BTW, I loveloveLOVE when you guys request topics you wanna see - it lets me know I'm creating helpful content for y'all! So pleasepleaseplease drop some requests in this form!). And I think it's SUCH A GOOD … [Read more...]
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20 Life Lessons I Learned from my Nana (Happy Birthday, Nana!)
Happy FriYAY, fri-nally! This morning I hit snooze approximately 7 times against all of my better judgment, solely because the window was open and it was cool + rainy and HOW CAN YOU NOT SLEEP IN WITH THAT?!?! I can't wait for this weekend, namely because girlfriend needs a BREAK. But were actually traveling a little bit again - we've got a … [Read more...]
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How to Make Friends as an Adult and Find Community
Hi friends! Today's post topic is about...FRIENDS. It was actually a commonly asked Q in the CUR reader survey from a few months back, and I think it's SUCH a goodie that I wanted to give myself ample time to put together something #WorthIt for all of you - hopefully this is that. ;) But something I've been asked to cover + something I think is … [Read more...]
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The 8.33% Rule – Dealing with the Judas in our Lives
I'm baaaaaack! MAN, it feels like FOREVER since we last chatted. Mainly cos the last few days have been a complete #whirlwind of travel + activity, and now I'm home after a long weekend that wasn't the least bit relaxing but was the most fun basically ever. ICYMI, I was in Salt Lake City, Utah with my besties - Taylor, Amanda, + Chelsie (who lives … [Read more...]
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10 Things I’m Practicing + My Favorite Spring Outfit
Happy HUMP! I'm off to the Big Apple this morning for a fun day of meetings, but of course stopping by here first to say hello before hopping into the post. Short n' sweet intro today...today's post features what is perhaps my *favorite* spring outfit, along with 10 things I'm practicing as of late. Diving right in... MY … [Read more...]
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7 Easy Ways to Get Inspired Again when you’re in a Funk
Happy Monday from Tennessee! J and I spent the weekend with two of our dearest friends on the planet (Christina + her hubby, Pai), and we've got one more packed day before heading back up north. We've done all sortsa cute local things here in Johnson City, and then yesterday we headed to Asheville, North Carolina to explore a bit (if you're around, … [Read more...]
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Brain Dumping 101: What, Why, When, + How I Brain Dump Effectively
Happy MONDAY. How was your Easter weekend??? I hope it was relaxing + rejuvenating, full of blessings + reminders of God's immense lovelovelove for you. :) (ICYMI, we talked about Coming Up Thorns to prepare!). I've always felt like Easter symbolizes a big rebirth across the board. It's (hopefully) the true indicator of springtime - full force … [Read more...]
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