Hello November

Happy Monday!

Whoa. 

Can you believe its already November? This is insane. Its amazing that at the beginning of this year I was waiting for my little girl to be born and now I just got done with her first Halloween. And in the blink of an eye we’ll be celebrating a family wedding, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!

All happening so quickly, and I hear it just continues to fly when you have kids. I honestly now believe it. This past weekend was filled with a lot of family time. We ate candy and hung out on Friday night as baby Grace was a little mouse. It was hilarious watching her in her costume. She hated that the bottom of it was frumpy and she couldn’t move around the way she wanted to. I found it hilarious. I let her have a dab of chocolate and then quickly switched her to her Gerber cookies, because I know she will bounce off the walls. She threw around the candy like it was a toy, anyways, she doesn't understand the point of it yet – which is a great thing! There will be many more years for her to care about candy, and me to keep it from her! J

On Saturday, we went to brunch and bingo for my older sister B’s birthday. It was fun, but I didn’t win any jackpots – LOL, so not that fun! Haha! That night I felt horrible and ended up nursing myself back to health on Sunday –although it was quite hard with my daughter terrorizing me from time to time! J Overall it was a successful weekend. My weekends are starting to be busy, week after week, and I would scream for a day where I had nothing to do, but tis the season right?

Hope you have an amazing Monday!

-J

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A Prayer for You:

Today I pray for your peace. I pray that you stay in good spirits throughout the day, uplifted, and not worrying about tomorrow. I pray that your focus lies in what you can accomplish today and right now. I pray that you find opportunities to take wrongs and make them right. I pray that you look for the beauty in the small things and relish in those moments. I pray for your safety and sanity in today’s crazy world. I pray for peace over every situation you face today and every day. Amen.

#PreachingToMyOwnHeart

Happy Monday!

Welcome to another beautiful week that we have been graciously granted the grace to see. 

How was your weekend? Mine was beautiful! I got to spend time with my family and got to attend a couple of blogger events. I've never attended many things for bloggers and there isn't much in Minnesota, so this weekend was a great change of pace!

1. MN Blogger Conference - I volunteered at the MN Blog Conference. If you went, I was the gal at the Free Business Headshots booth! :) It was awesome being able to connect and network with other bloggers and just to support the blogging community! I met some really cool people and got to meet a few bloggers that I interact with. That is so awesome :)

2. People Style Watch Party with Silver Jeans at Macy's - I got invited to come out and support Silver Jeans and also try on their new "Joga" jean. Let me tell you guys this jean is amazing. It's NOT a jegging. It's NOT a jogger pant. It's NOT a legging. It is truly a pair of jeans with jogging pant material on the inside. You will look like you have on a beautiful pair of jeans and you will feel like you are wearing nothing. Pure Genius. Cannot wait to do the full review and style these on my blog. 

3. Baby Grace - This is what our days together look like. Right now she is beginning to be super attached to me. Like when I walk in the room she wants me, and even at times when she is with her daddy or grandma. It literally makes my heart melt. But I also know what I am going to be in store for. I love the bond between mother and daughter. We get each other and its beautiful.

4. Spoonful of Faith - Got to work on a few orders, and work on a few additional pieces for the shop. Can't wait to share the finished result with you all, and these new pieces into the shop! I also got my first prints back for the shop. I am overwhelmed with how beautiful they look. I can see great things ahead with this! :)

#PreachingToMyOwnHeart

There was something else that I wanted to touch on today. Something that I ran into this weekend, or rather it ran into me. I wanted to open my heart and share with you something about myself, and this blog space of mine. 

I want you all to understand a few things about what I write here. First and foremost, I love Jesus. If you haven't figured that out by now, you haven't been reading ;) But secondly, I want you all to know that I am ALWAYS preaching to my own heart. When I write heartfelt, uplifting posts to encourage everyone. I am writing to encourage myself. When I give tips and tricks to staying in the right frame of mind, these things are truly being spoken through me and TO me. I am to be Christ's light in this dark world, but it all starts at home first. 

I am always striving to be better, there is so much more I can learn, and I have surely not arrived. I come back and read things that I have written and they encourage me in times. I don't ever want anyone to think I am saying anything at only them or others. I am ALWAYS speaking to Jena. Because Jena needs this just as much as anyone else. In fact, Jena needs it more. 

Jena struggles, Jena gets attitudes, Jena has bad days. 

She is just like you and we all together can learn to be better in this life. We can grow together with Christ's teachings and become better you's and better me's. It all starts at home and I just wanted to let you all know that things are not always cheery and full of sunshine in Jena's world. Things don't always look great, but I choose to see the sunshine in the rain and I choose to speak the good when the bad is taking place. I hope this encourages someone today to understand a bit more about me and what I stand for. I hope it helps you to see that I am always working on me, first. 

Have a beautiful day!!

-J

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To any of you that desire prayer for this week: 

I pray that you have a beautiful day today. That you allow Christ's light to shine in your life. I pray that you get an opportunity to show His love to others, and to take a second out of your world and do something good for someone else. I pray that he uses you to show his glory. I pray for your peace this week. That you are still and wait on Him for instruction in everything you do. I pray that you allow Him to guide you in all things, in as small as what you eat to as large as what you will say or do in a tough situation. In Jesus name, Amen. 

Five On Friday - Laughter is theeee best medicine...

Happy Friday!!

This week cannot end soon enough for me! Did it feel like it was dragging for you as well? I've got so much going on for the month of May, but I am super excited for it. I'm moving, I'm planning a wedding - which is a list for a whole different post, so on and so forth. 

I thought it would be nice to share the 5 funniest things about this week with you all. Sometimes its just good to smile. 

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one. This week is laughable. Everyday at work it has seemed like there is just way too much going on. It's EOQ and things just keep changing left and right and you can see the look on everyone's face that they've given up fighting against the changes. It's become a "just go with it" week. Those are the funnest, when absolutely no one gives a care anymore and is just waiting for Friday at 5pm to roll around. 

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two. I couldn't stop myself from cracking up yesterday as I was telling a co-worker a story about a conference call I had back when I was on the buying team. We used one of those free conference call lines to meet with a new vendor. What was weird was that when we got on the line there was hold music playing in the background. We figured it would go away or the person would come on the line so we started the call. The music never stopped. Imagine someone pitching their skincare line to you, "The botanical smell ...." while there is elevator like music playing 'America the Beautiful' in the background. I literally almost peed my pants. My team was on mute and we couldn't contain our laughter. After a while of trying to be serious about her brand and speak with a music attendant - our vendor laughed and insisted we get another conference line. 

I die just thinking about it. Best call ever.

three. Baby Grace speaks. If you follow me on Instagram you probably have seen the video where baby Grace just babbles. Well now she does it for a lot longer, and the faces she makes as she is trying to get out a sound are hilarious. She also tries to sing if you hum a note to her. 

It's hilarious.

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four. God laughs at me. I'm positive He has a field day listening to me sometimes. This month has been so eventful and its 5/2! In my moments in the car driving from here to there, I feel like screaming. Then I hear God saying, "just give it to me." I laugh because I know that is exactly what I should do, but we are all so wired to complain and tell someone about our troubles when things get too overwhelming and tough! Breaking that nature is sobering. It makes me realize how much I am just programmed to do things a certain way, and that I should be more conscience about the words I say.  I found myself saying, "GOD HELP ME!" this week more than most. 

He delivers. I heart Him!

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five. Work meetings are funny. Ever since I've transitioned over to my new job last year, (remember this?) my mornings are so different. I went from being a late bird at 8:30am to coming in at 9:30am as the norm. This week we had a 9am meeting scheduled. It wasn't funny at first, I cringed thinking I'd have to get up and be here a half hour earlier. That morning as I rushed in, it was hilarious seeing people run from their cars to make this "early" meeting. Everyone showed up to the meeting with that "Are you kidding me?" look. On top of that, I've had a few pointless meetings this week. They fill up your calendar and then when you go, the entire time you are thinking you could be doing other work - get me out of here! Sometimes I think, why did I accept this meeting? Some things can be handled over e-mail!

Well, that's it for now!

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Happy Friday!

Last Minute Shoppers, Listen Up!

Happy Monday! 

I am so excited for the holidays to come this week, because there is such an important reason behind it all! Christ is definitely the reason for the season, and yesterday at church I was overwhelmed with just how much He loves us! (Post on that later this week!)

REASON # 2-  I get to spend some quality time with my family which is always a blast. Reason being, I have 6 siblings, and 6 nieces/nephews so it makes for a pretty big party! It's chaotic and so relaxing at the same time! (How does that work?)

This weekend was filled up a Christmas get together with friends, new hair, church, and last minute shopping. Oh yes, I am that girl that has a few more things to go out and grab today (procrastination at its finest). 

So, for any of you last minute shoppers, I am going to give you my wishlist from Persun Mall, just in case you are feeling in the giving spirit and want to order a few things for moi! ;) 

Persun Mall has some pretty awesome stuff this season, so definitely check out their site, because they offer great looks that are super affordable!

Wedge Knee High Boots || Print Knitting Sweater || Cute Little Birds Dress

Colorblock Handbag || One Button Double Neck Blazer || High Street Style Boots with Buckle

Ok, seriously just a coincidence everything is black and white.. But hey black is definitely a go to color for many, so these might look good on anyone! I am very excited to get back into heels and out of flats once the baby comes, hence my choice of shoes! 

Hope you have a great day!

Weekend Recap + Win $25 to H&M - Fall Must Haves Giveaway {Enter Now!}

Happy Monday!

I apologize. You are probably sick of me telling you how much I love fall. And the changing colors of the leaves. Or the smell of hot cocoa (with marshmallows of course). Or how about my obsession with boots and fall scarves.. Or the sugary sweet treats... And candy! 

Over the weekend I enjoyed grabbing some halloween themed sugar cookies to pop in the oven, root beer (no caffeine, yay!), adding some festive decor to the house, and getting A involved in helping me make puppy chow. yuuuuummmm.

And because I have been annoying all you that love every other season but fall, I have something for you! 

In fact, today I have something fun for everyone! 

 I am linking up with a blogger friend of mine,

Aisha at Soul & Spirit to bring you our..

...Drumroll please...

Fall Must Haves Giveaway!

What's in it for you?

3 fall faves..

+$25 H&M Giftcard

+ Fall Paisley Scarf ($20 value)

+ Yummy Fall Scented Candle ($15 value)

How to Enter:

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(If you already follow just leave a comment saying so!)

That's it!!

Get Bonus Entries:

+1 Like I'm Perfectly Human on Facebook
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+1 Leave a comment telling me what you would love to get from H&M!

**Make sure to leave a comment telling me about any bonus entries you earned**

Have a good day and Good Luck!
-J
We are accepting entries tonight through October 14th! The giveaway ends at 11:59pm CT on the 14th.

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[W]eekend [R]ecap

Happy M.O.N.D.A.Y!

How was your weekend? Mine was pretty eventful. I had a lot going on and seemed to accomplish it all, which is great because I normally find myself lounging around the house being a couch potato. There was nice weather in the cities and I definitely enjoyed it. 

Take a look at my weekend below in photos:

[one] We caught ourselves in the baby stores this weekend, I couldn't get enough of the little footies on all the sleepers and sets. I'm in love.. 

[two] Beautiful Saturday at the outlet mall, after an hour I was tired of walking. I'm blaming it on pregnancy. Yes, you can do that. 

[three] My sis threw a candle party, and I am in love with all the scents. A was not happy about the purchase, but its for our home, right? That's what I've been trying to convince him - NOT WORKING.

[four] We met up with A's best friend and fiance, my sis and some friends to celebrate LEO birthdays this weekend. Of course, I had to get "sushi." If you consider shrimp tempura/crunchy rolls as sushi, I'm in. Had to get my fix somehow, YUM.

[five] Me and A snapping shots at the Sushi bar. It was a fun night. 

[six] My head is so big. I have been wanting one of these hats for awhile, so here I am trying it on for the world in this mirror. I cannot even show you the pic with the hat on my head. Literally on top of my head. For all you ladies out there that have a head small enough to rock something like this, power to you. I was blessed with a five head. Tyra Banks status.. 

[seven] being goofy - classic. 

[eight] It's official! We finally booked the ceremony site for next year. I feel like the wedding is actually official now.. :)

[nine] "sushi" gone.

Overall the weekend was nice, but I do enjoy my peaceful nights and uneventful days. (I'm getting old LOL)

Which do you prefer, quiet weekend or fun and eventful? 

Hope you have a great start to the week!

Happy Friday!

Hello :) 

So excited for the weekend. I have a few fun things planned, a wedding reception, a friend's birthday, a candle party and all in 2 days! Talk about busy weekend. Luckily, it is supposed to be blue skies and nice weather so it should be fun. 

Whatever it ends up being, I will likely be wearing something similar to the pic below (I wish -_-).

My favorites are the sandals.. and love the Marc Jacobs bag. You also can't really go wrong with a belly and a maxi skirt/dress. Ha!

Have a good weekend!

My Week in Photos

Hi World!

It has been awhile, but I thought I'd catch you all up on a few things that are going on with me! Things have been good at work and home. This past week was exciting. First of all me and my family all went to the Beyonce concert on Thursday! That was a blast :) I love her!! 

This weekend was nice and chill, Me and A went out on the lake with a couple of friends and had a chill Saturday. Sunday ended my weekend at church with the family :) Overall great weekend. And even more exciting week coming up, as our family is taking a trip to Chicago. It will be fun, can't wait. 

Here's my week in a few photos...

BEYONCE 

Lake Time

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Weekend Fun...

Happy Monday!

white no sleeve button up - nordstrom's rack

burnt orange skinny's - heartbreaker

black peep toe sandals - shopreflection.com

bracelets and necklace - len druskin

I had an interesting weekend! It was filled with family and friends, so that's always great! My family all met up on Friday night for bowling to celebrate the March birthdays! It was fun hanging out with everyone and singing all the old songs that came on while we were there! :) 

Saturday, I woke up bright and early to take our car in to get fixed, and found out there was much more that needed to be fixed than expected! DON'T YOU HATE THAT? Ughh, $600 later.... I'll just leave it at that..

Me and Adrian went out for date night in Uptown at Chino Latino. 

Above is my Crack-Ho Mojito.

 It was pretty delish.

Sunday was filled with friends and laughs as we ventured out for Pho and Sunday funday in Uptown. We headed to a few stores and ended at Happy Hour. 

Overall, It was a pretty successful weekend. 

How was yours?

. . H a p p y   M o n d a y . .

- j.

Baby Blue (Ivy)

Hello Weekend.. 

We have been anxiously waiting for you, 

and finally you are here :)

Black leather jacket - Len Druskin

Grey studded shirt/dress - TJ Maxx

Black JC Lookalikes - Gojane.com

Black Horn Necklace - F21

This week has been a super busy one, and I love it. I'm finding out so many cool things about the business at the new job, as well as putting in hard work for school. Some people call me crazy, but 

I'm so determined this year to make things happen!

Today, is a lazy day. I am lounging and going to do some cooking later, but for the most part I will enjoy doing absolutely nothing.

And although there is no baby blue in my outfit.. there is plenty of it below..

Beyonce and daughter, baby Blue Ivy. 

 Pretty girl...

She looks so sweet :)

all images via her tumblr page - http://helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com/ Yes, she's got a tumblr page.

Hope this little sweetie brings a smile to your day! :)

Muah, 

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Not giving up on summer!

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Hello to all my new follower! Appreciate the Support! I have finally reached 

200 Followers!

Cheers! Wahoo! I feel a giveaway coming on!

Apologies for my absence on the blog. As you may have read in my previous post, we've been going through a lot plus very busy. I also started class and still working two jobs. Busy little Bee, but I love it.

 This weekend was Labor Day Weekend, with that I had an extra day off work! Woo Hoo! What did I do, you ask? I relaxed with my bf, we BBQ'd for dinner, we went to the State Fair for a few hours, and got some items for our home. Then Saturday we went to a 'Back to School BBQ' with my family's church.  Overall, pretty laid-back weekend. Well deserved, well enjoyed. 

September is here, but I won't let summer go that easy. I decided to do a post outside in my yard today, to change it up a bit. I think I may have found a new canvas to shoot on. Not to mention, the sun was shining and the weather looked gorgeous! However, looks can be deceiving as it was only about 70 degrees when I took these photos.

Dress by Xtaren. (purchased at Heartbreakers)

Jewelry - I won this Monet necklace and set of earrings from Yajaira's Fashion Notes, she's awesome please visit her site :) I have gotten soo many compliments on them since I have gotten them! Love them! :)

Tan Sandals - Heartbreakers

...September Sun...

I like the colors in this dress, and the added pockets, perfect for lip balm...As I am always misplacing mine or searching my "black hole" purse looking for hours. No bueno.

Hope your Labor Day Weekend was fun!

Good weekend, turned Horrible. :(

Hey guys, I want to start off by saying happy Monday to all! Trying to remain positive after hearing some very difficult news this weekend! I will get to that in a second.

This weekend I worked a liquor promo (2nd j-o-b) for the new Bacardi Oakheart. It is a new spiced rum by Bacardi, and better than Captain Morgan to me, as I am NO Captain girl! :( Blehhh.. I'm actually more of a whiskey girl, but anyways.. Here are some pics from the bar,  Pickle Park!

 Giving away free samples/products! :)

The Band! :)

Me with a Fan/Birthday Girl! Very fun group of ladies! LOL

Posing with our Bacardi Hat winners! :)

So, that was how my Saturday ended.. And then Sunday morning.. We found out really horrible news. :(

My boyfriend's 14 yo nephew passed away on Saturday night and while I would like to explain the situation I will just have you click here to get the news story.. Very sad and horrible way to leave this earth, as he was so young, with so much life ahead of him. It is going to be hard for the family to get through this. So, I really want to take the time to ask for a moment of silence and that you all send a prayer this way! It is really appreciated! 

:(

Hope you had a decent weekend!

Lake Minnetonka :)

Hey there! 

So I told you all I would be giving an update of what the heck I have been up to. I have been super busy this past week. First things first. I have started training at a new job. This is pretty much what I do, when I'm bored and have a brain overload:

Can you say, doodler.. LOL. I really need to stop doing this...

As for this weekend. Here's the recap. My bf's family came into town and we had a great time, went out a couple times, went to dinner, shopping and all that good stuff! It was fun. Then my bf's best friend invited us to a Sunday Fun-Day on Lake Minnetonka... Was super fun!

Love this bathing suit- French Connection - bought this on ASOS.

Me, Shalisa and Nicole

Adrian- this should be a Miller Lite Ad. Lol!

My bf's best friend, Chuck.

Overall, good weekend. How was yours?