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Thursday, August 28, 2014

blog, inc. chapters 1-4

currently, i am reading Blog Inc. by Joy Deangdeelert Cho along with some amazing local bloggers! we met up recently at the fabulous Maxie B.'s to discuss the book, blogging, and life.

everything ended up coordinating...

{listed left to right}

hayley from a beautiful exchange

madison from wetherills say i do

ginny from buttergirl diaries

caroline from fit pink mom

katie from twin stripe

sarah from joyfully organized

cutest place ever!!

some big takeaways from the book so far:
>>figure out what will make your blog special, and do that!
>>establish a consistent look and tone throughout the blog
>>be authentic
>>your style of writing should reflect your point of view and the way you naturally write, think, and talk
>>another blogging newsfeed is networked blogs
>>some ways to use twitter:
     .links to sites featuring something you liek or find helpful
     .sneak peaks
     .behind-the-scenes glimpses of your work or inspiration
>>how to respond to negative blog comments and just comments in general

i really loved meeting up with all the ladies! we had some great convos about blogging and life. getting together with the girls is always fun, especially when you have common ground and can get some good tips from each other!

we are now reading chapters 5-7, which focus on making your blog a business and growing your blog. i can't wait to share the rest of the book with you on 9/18 :)

>>>post on what i wore to the meet-up tomorrow!<<<

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

blog, inc {a book for bloggers: reading & discussing}

madison of Wetherills Say I Do & i are pairing up to read the book blog, inc. by joy cho. {i think she's super cool cause she's asain, and i married a hot asain man. just sayin.}

we thought it'd be an awesome idea to not only read the book together, but to also get together and discuss the book and just blogging stuff in general. the local meet-up would be in the triad area {greensboro or high point}, wherever is the most convenient for all of us.

we have decided to split the book up into two different parts, meeting up to discuss chapters 1-4 on august 23 & chapters 5-7 on september 13. we will then post about the book & the discussion the following thursday {8/28 & 9/18}

comment below if you're interested in reading along with us! and check out madison's blog she's posting about this today as well... and she's basically amazing!

here are some other shots of the book to give you a little more info about it:

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this book would be great for someone who's interested in starting in a blog, a newbie blogger, or someone looking to refresh their blogging skills! all are welcome to join!! i am a newbie blogger, so we can learn together :)

via

Saturday, July 5, 2014

liebster award

i was blessed to be awarded the liebster award by emily from southern expectations! thanks, girlie! you were so sweet to think of me & i am flattered to be chosen by you!

RULES

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the questions that the nominator has set for you, plus create 11 questions for the people you've nominated to answer.
3. Choose 11 people (with 200 followers or less) and link them in your post.
4. Go to their page and tell them.
5. No tag backs!

11 facts about me:

1. i'm really organized... and kinda type-a. i believe everything has a home and should be put there when you're done with it. {hao is not quite as enthusiastic about this as i am, lol, but he tries.}
2. i constantly listen to music. when i'm working, when i'm reading, when i get ready.
3. i love netflix! if i'm not listening to music, i've got netflix going in the background. it's rare that i'm sitting in silence. noise keeps my brain active and my thoughts rolling, especially when i write. honestly, though, i don't watch a lot of cable TV.
4. the older i get, the more introverted i get.
5. i don't like noodles, which is funny since i married an asain man and he loves them. i will say they are growing on me... a little.
6. when i was a kid, i didn't go to the toy isle. i went to the writing isle. i have a ton of pens, pencils, and markers in my house right now, even though i can't draw. studying, writing lesson plans, & figuring out business laws is so much for fun with cute pens! ps- don't steal my pens. i will get really mad!
7. i am a horrible liar, i can't even lie to hao about his bday presents.
8. i don't like sad movies & i hate crying in front of people.
9. i love looking back over my old journals & Bible studies i've done. it's great to be reminded of what i've studied and how i've grown over time.
10. i still have the blankie that i was wrapped in when i came home from the hospital in 1987. no, i don't sleep with it... anymore.
11. i enjoy washing clothes & cleaning. like a lot. i always feel better when i have a clean house, which means i clean when i get stressed. {i've only thrown a place once, haha.}

my questions to answer:

1. What is your favorite part of blogging?

it's an outlet for me! i can get my thoughts out and just forget about what's going on in my "real life" for a while. i've also met some really great people through it!

2. If you could move to any country in the world, where would it be?

well, since my hubby is from china, i'd have to say either there or greece. greece is sooo gorgeous and the food, oh the food, is delicious!

3. Favorite 'adult' beverage?

girly drinks, like strawberry daiquiris. when we were on vacay a while back, i had a drink called the fashionista & it was amazing!!

4. Favorite hobby?
reading or watching netflix. they both help me veg-out for a little while and distract me from whatever issue i am over-thining at the moment.

5. If you could have a super power, what would it be and why?
probably the ability to make people feel good. like when i see a sad person or a person going through a tough time, i could just touch them on the shoulder & make them feel better, maybe even solve the problem for them.

6. What does your last text message say? Who was it from?
nothing too interesting- most of the aren't. just confirming dinner plans with my mom.

7. What is your idea of a perfect date night?
a really good dinner {i love it when hao makes steaks & grills veggies}, maybe a slow walk outside, then picking out something for the house together- something when we look at it we'll say, "hey, remember the night we got that?"

8. Favorite food/foods?

carbs. i love carbs. especially rice and anything with potato. i know this is going to come and bite in the butt because my metabolism won't be this fast forever.

9. You have just one 1 million dollars, you have 24 hours to spend it, what do you do with the money?
give it to kids who need to be fed or to help a parent to get a job. for a woman to escape a bad situation. {that went really serious...} and, if i'm honest, maybe get a cute dress or two.

10. Best 4th of July Memory?

last year my bachelorette party was over the weekend of the 4th, so that would definitely be it! 3 of my closest friends and i went shopping all day, then out to dinner, had girly drinks, and then sat on the back deck and watched fireworks over the water. it was perfection!

11. Coffee or Tea?
both. either. it really just depends on my mood.

my questions for my nominees to answer:

1. your guilty pleasure TV show?

2. favorite blog to read? what about it inspires you?

3. what is your morning routine?

4. what are two things from your bucket list?
5. best birthday you've had?

6. what outfit/clothing do you feel your best in?

7. cats or dogs? why?

8. would you rather be indoors or outdoors?
9. boxers or briefs? just kidding. to you, what's the most attractive trait in the opposite sex?

10. what's your purpose in blogging? what do you want to add to the world-wide-web?

11. when you spend time with friends, what is your favorite thing to do?

and the nominees are...

titus 2 minutes

elegantly dressed and stylish

ditto that style

sew my soul

2 cats and chloe

polka dotted blue jay
life in the wilde
d-isis
sunshine & sweet tea
jolly little life
renewed by the spirit

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Friday, June 27, 2014

changes & opportunities

there has been an exciting change for Light on a Hill in the past dew days {if you read my post on tuesday, you'll know what i'm talking about... or if you looked at your url}! light on a hill has officially moved from lightonahilllife.blogspot.com to lightonahilllife.com!!! i am so excited about the new opportunities that will come from this, and the fact that when i label my pictures, its takes less time now, lol. i absolutely cannot wait to see what lies ahead for us!

also, i have started my own personal wardrobe services business called Day-to-Day Style. This company is based in my hometown, Winston-Salem. So if you live in the area and need help organizing your closet, re-booting your wardrobe, coordinating/picking out outfits, or shopping for clothing I am your girl! please feel free to email me anytime at daytodaystyleNC@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like more information. You can also check out my website or my Facebook page.

{{for my blogger friends, if you like my page & mention it when we meet up, I will give you 15% off your session!}}

I've also opened poshmark closet selling my new/gently used clothes! feel free to check it out & comment if you'd like to purchase something! all the funds from the clothes are going to help me start my business!!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

an official .com

hello lovely readers! i am currently working on changing over to a .com instead of a .blogspot.com!! i have purchased lightonahilllife.com and am transferring everything over right now! in about 24 hours, you will be able to find this blog at lightonahilllife.com!! i'm so excited and will keep you updated as things change.
thank you so much for being support system and outlet. i can't wait to see where this takes us!

#praisetheLord

Thursday, June 5, 2014

first blogger meet up {acitvities & outfit}

last saturday madison from wetherills say i do & kathy from up to date interiors co-hosted and NC blogger meet up. ohmysoul, i had so much fun! i enjoy meeting new people, learning, blogging... so this was pretty much perfect. and the swag bags weren't too bad, either ;)

my lunch, a tater tot hamburger & black eyed pea salad, which was amazing!!

i had to mush the burger so i could fit it in my mouth! i also took some good notes and learned a few tricks of the trade :)

what was waiting for us on our tables- swag bag list & a beautiful print from morgan alexandra

swag bags!

the goodies inside! {all from local sponsors!}

organic lip balm from mindful skin therapy & NC vinyl decal from carolina charm wreaths

lighthouse print from essential lines by erin

card from saradoes

gift certificate from laureling studio

wine cork keychain from queen b's busy work

eleanor roosevelt quote print from hardin studios

the lovely ladies! i had so much fun meeting y'all!

{photo cred to madison of wetherills say i do}

while i was parked in in parking deck, my car was vandalized {a glass bottle was thrown at both sides of the car}, so pics were not able to be taken when i got home like planned. i was sad, cause my hair actually looked cute, lol, and my car was damaged. raleigh- what is going on?!

anyways, here's the re-do of the outfit: