Grand Re-Re-Re Opening

At this point, I'm equivalent to Bob's Burgers. The grand Re-Re-Re Opening.

I never really closed my blog down though. I also didn't catch on fire, get infested with rats, or have an electric pole crash through my house. (If you're not a Bob's Burgers fan, I recommend watching a few episodes. Which results in watching all the season in a few days.) I just lost track of free time. The free time I used to write for my blog.

 That time has primarily went to school. Yup, I did it. I took the leap and returned to school. Psychology major with a triple minor concentration in Child/Family Psych, Industrial/Organizational Psych, and Forensics Psych. A girl has to keep her options open! Alas, school is a post for a different day.

Thank you to my best friend who encouraged me to pick this back-up. Who told me my blog was real and very personable. Who tells me everyday I've got school, work, and life in general under control. Who convinced me I needed the ABH Brow Wiz and Modern Renaissance palette.

You've guessed it... I'm back. Back again. Jerrica's back. Tell a friend (or like everyone).

Also, the new Too Faced Natural Love Palette will be delivered TOMORROW! Brace yourself...

Return of the Blog

Remember that time I said I was going to create a blog and stick to it? Yeah, me too. I swear I had really good intentions. It was also part of my New Years resolutions to pick it back up too. I have a dear friend who is giving up social media for some time and turning to writing her on blog. This brain started churning... I remembered this old thing, that New Years resolution. What I remembered the most? How much I enjoyed my blog.  An outlet to write. A way to tell people what I want to say. A place for all things me.


I don't think I have posted anything since September 2014. I am only like 8 months off. No biggie. Do you know how much can change in eight months though??

You know what is coming next....

1. 8 months of catch up (somehow)
2. My ever changing and growing spiritual journey
3. Ups and downs of my recently diagnosed issues
4. Why not Wednesdays (My personal fav!)
5. Low Carb, healthier, lifestyle change
6. All things girlie
7. All girlie challenges
8. Any and everything in between

What do you want to read?? Email, comment, message me to let me know! (lovelacelemonade@gmail.com)

I vow to do better. Pinky promise.

World's Worst...

Holy smokes. Two days of updates and 2 hours of trying to remember my log ins, I have successfully made it back to my blog. I know, right? Clearly, I've failed in the consistency department. I felt it was only necessary to write my re-opening, re-introduction, re-whatever-term-you-choose post about 5 things I am absolutely terrible at. 

5. I am terrible at winged eye liner. You might think this is not a big deal, but for a girl who loves her makeup and loves eye products even more, it's a shame. Smudges. Smears. Crooked. Pitiful.

4. I am terrible at dusting. Let me clarify. I dust regularly, especially because we have an abundance on furballs in our family. But... when my house is professionally cleaned once a month, the dust is nonexistent and stays away for quite some time. I asked how she does it or what she uses, but apparently it is some ancient secret. Solutions for this problem, please let me know. 

3. I am terrible at baking cookies. I don't even know how to explain this one. Every batch I have EVER made is burnt. When I try to prevent the crispy, charcoal mess, I then produce pure goop. Back to the oven, and charcoal results. I cannot find a happy medium. 

2. I am terrible at remembering birthdays. Absolutely terrible. Just ask any of my friends. There are very few birthdays I can remember: my mother, husband, previous boss/current best friend, her daughter, and 2/5 siblings. I told you, terrible. What's even worse, FB tells me when it is a friend's birthday. What is the worst of the worse? My distant family has an email account that sends reminders for birthdays. I vowed to become better at this, but so far, I am not doing so great. The picture below is for all the victims who have fallen prey to my forgetful mind.

 

1. I am terrible at blogging. Clearly. I could tell you that a. I started a new job. b. We bought a house. c. My husband is going though a pastoral program. d. Life is crazy. But... I was taught there are no excuses. By chance if you did have an excuse, you better be paralyzed or 6ft underground. Tough love. 

Again, I vow to become better at this.

For fun, here's how much I have changed in a year:

Literally, no difference. My face is rounder, and I have my new snazzy glasses. 

What's in a Name?

"The one thing I want to leave my children is an honorable name." -Theodore Roosevelt

My mother knew exactly what she was doing when she decided on Jerrica. It's a name that suits me perfectly. I'm so grateful she stayed away from Gracie or Justina. Thanks mom!! Jerrica has an undefined meaning. You also can't find monogrammed pencils, bags, or necklaces with Jerrica on it, so in elementary school my pencils were always stolen while the Brittanys and Josephs laughed at me. In most searches, Jerrica is associated with the adjectives: benevolent, strong, gifted, and prudent- which I like to say totally relates to me. I think they forgot perfectionist on the list.

 

One of the biggest questions I hear, "Is your dad's name Jerry?" Many people are surprised when I say, no it's actually an 80's cartoon character's name.  Jerrica from the show Jem is an amazing character. Her day job is the owner of a music company, and she has an alter ego Jem- a singer in the band the Holograms. I think I admire her Jem side more because who doesn't want pink, glittery eyeshadow and pink hair?!

 

 

By the way, interested in Jem? You can catch a stellar 65 episodes on Netflix. Or... watch this clip to get an idea of why I love it. Jem Intro :) 

 

Now... you're asking, what's up with the blog name? I have seriously stressed about coming up with a name that truly grabs what this blog is all about. I could have started this blog two weeks ago had I thought of an acceptable choice. (Perfectionist creeping out) My husband finally looked at me and said, "Just make it things you like. Just be YOU." And here we are... Love, Lace, and Lemonade.

 

I truly love being in love. I love the idea of love.

Any girl feels fantastic in lace. Lacy shirts, lacy dress, lacy shoes, lacy bracelets...

Lemonade speaks for itself. This girl loveees some lemonade.

 

Teddy said it best about having/leaving an honorable name. One of the things you and you alone have in this world is... your name. It's how the world recognizes you. I am a firm believer in giving a child a solid, strong name. Apparently celebrities don't share this opinion with the recent arrivals of fruits, colors, and directions for names. On the other hand, the name you create during your life follows your family for years to come. So think...

 

What's your name mean? What does your name represent? Is it an "honorable" name?

 

Lots of love until next time!

 



The New Re-Re Opening of a Blog

What what? A blog?!

If you know me, you also know that I have had a passion for starting (and continuing) a blog. I've had a few failed attempts in the past, but I like to attribute their failures to my lack of dedication and not putting my best foot forward. So yes, here we are again, beginning a blog. This time I have figured out no effort= no success.

I am Jerrica. Born and partially raised in the city eventually ending in southeast Kentucky. I am in a small town where Friday night equals Walmart or outside somewhere. The latter of which I am not very interested in. I am a wife to a man who is beginning his journey of becoming a pastor. The mother to three cats- which I can guarantee you will hear quite a bit about. I am a thrifter, crafter and self-proclaimed shopaholic. Seriously... I have a bedroom for a closet. Explore my daring makeup looks and fun as a beauty consultant. Revel in my projects that turn out wonderful, and those that look like a child with crayons, glitter, and a glue gun completed.

Most of all, share in the love and laughter provided by yours truly.