December Dreams

How is already December?! I been saying out loud and to people often lately. December is many things and as your trusted blogger, plan to unleash them as a december dream of cold bitter suscess.

TV Shows Delight or Dread

I'm totally a movie-holic. I LOVE MOVIES. It's more than an obsession. So one day if I decide to write a novel blog about movies beware, haha. But TV Shows. I am and always have been a "Reality TV Show" kinda girl. It started at young age when Laguna Beach caputured my heart and then grew. I have dabbled in show from time to time and season to season but below are my top 10 Reality Shows up to this current time. Like I stated I watch new things from here to there but these are my completly devoted know it all and love top ten. So I have been told by a dear friend who is so obsessed with tv shows reality tv shows don't count. Well I've pondered this for some time now a began to dive in. Short fact, one of the trillion things I like about movies besides the obvious trilogies, seconds or remakes movies, start and then finish. It drives me insane let me stress more to you INSANE to not know the ending or the fun of the plot, story, heart, feelings! So this is why tv shows bother me. Reality shows, I can look them up follow them on twitter, read their blog but true scripted tv shows are so incredibly unknown. You never know how many seasons then you have to wait on the new season wait week to week and it's utterly exhausting. Like I previously stated I'm trying to watch more but it's not worth the anxiety I get... Not mention huge time waster. Besides Once Upon a Time. Brilliant. Love love and in more love. I will speak on a new show I'm trying to understand. Scandal. Everyone keeps telling me I'd love it so I have asked around, read up and decided to try a few episodes. So far.... Not thrilled at all. But that's the next blog so stay tuned. Enjoy below the shows I have come to have time for and love. While I think my heart will always lean more towards reality... Here they are. So in or out of reality, to live vicariously or for simple enjoyment, this is what yours truly is active participating in.
                                                             ~LEM


The Reality Shows
1. Laguna Beach
2. The Hills
3. Newport Beach
4. The Real World
5. The City
6. The Real Housewife's of Atlanta, New Jersey, Orange County 
7. The Biggest Loser 
8. Keeping up with the Kardashians 
9. The Millionaire Matchmaker 
10. Million Dollar Listing 

The Real Shows 
1. Once Upon a Time
2. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland 
3. True Blood
4. Gossip Girl
6. The Vampire Diaries
7. Pretty Little Liars 
8. Criminal Minds
9. CSI <all>
10. Glee

Fashion Winter Midwest Times

So living in the midwest people assume were the hub of coats, gloves, hats and winter-ness? Well while we may be the word Fashion is completely taken out and the word comfort comes to my mind. I love winter, maybe not all the ice, snow or below 0 temperatures all the time. But none the less I love it. I have an issue with "common" winter trends here. Here on the wonderful campus of Indiana University <hehe> people, students wear the same boring North face over long winter parka with rain boots and leggings. I CAN'T. You would think or at least I do, If I was to be strutting all over campus I have my Gossip Girl New York claws out and ready... Constantly. I mean yes those early classes call for some Sorrel boots at least and MAYBE that long parka but can I get Patagonia at least!? So I'm asking and maybe requesting can you please shed some fashion love wherever you are and not be boring this winter... And if you are in a warmer climate well... Enjoy it loves. Below are a few things to spice up your winter midwest wardrobe.

The coat absolutely simple fabulouness while on a budget! Comes in amazing colors. My favorite. Emerald. 

This coat is so perfect. No words. 

In a different color this coat for all those college preps. I'm thinking crimson? ROLL TIDE

Bloggers Remorse

.SORRY.
     Well lovers of my blog but really just me. Hehe. I know I have huge gaps of absence and am rather inconsistant but when I'm ill or just feeling ehhh for some reason I just have a hard time being in life if you get my drift. But this is just simple ginormus sorry and I'm back and trying to get on schedule. XOXO
                        LEM

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

      Most wonderful time of the year, well ladies and gentlemen winter wonderland is upon us and I could not be happier! Shopping, baking, holiday parties, Jesus and just simple love. Despite religion or beliefs,  this time of the year brings people together. I myself, I'm a giver I LOVE giving! Wether it's time, money or just love it is the best season to do so. I am blessed to live a wonderful life and have truly realized this over moving out and "growing up" just since the fall. I have met so many people and been in so many circumstances than are growing me in ways I never knew possible. It's insane how just one person changes everything. A ripple affect if you will. This time of the year makes me just in awe. On a random note my Christmas tree... TOTALLY up before halloween... YES I'm that person. The hardest thing about this season is always getting asked <because people know I'm obsessed with the season> ask me or say, "You must get great gifts?" While I do this is not why I love Christmas! I have no sentence as to how this season and I have bonded and become so close, all I know is I'm in  love. Also while most people get the winter blues I Lyndsey Erica Moody become highly motivated and see so clearly. Soo world I'm preparing for launch, a launch into a wonderful life I have already established and am about to take over again rule, grow, and conquer all because Jesus is so awesome and his spirit y'all, totally alive in me.

Boutique-ers World

So as many of you know I love to shop. For absolutely anything and everything the Love for it is real y'all! Being said I am basically a critic for many small businesses in the Indianapolis greater area and I am SO aware of many shops, malls and brands. Many people ask me about options, prices and well to be blunt how to dress a full figured woman well. <plus size> As many may be ashamed of that it is nothing to run from! UGHH this is one frustration of mine being as in my opinion people in general would rather fit a size or brand than look great.. ILL NEVER UNDERSTAND. But anyway I heard of a new business in Greenwood Indiana and so I checked out its information. There are many things I look at when I look at boutiques seeing as they are completely different from malls and strips even centers or "angles". That being said the name... I was rather confused but after reading I saw where it came from and sooner asked when I came in. The location of this Boutique is well not exactly convenient. I found myself just really wondering what brought people into this store. While the actual owner is incredibly nice some of the associates in my opinion were not maybe the word... qualified to be there. Working in retail myself I spot things and notice peeves more than some but I was not even greeted in SUCH a small space and I was the only shopper when I walked in.. I was not asked anything and she continued to pandora and process items or at least that's what I believe she was doing. As I had items in my hand and never being in this particular store I was SHOCKED she did not ask me if I needed a room or count or anything at all what-so-ever! Anyway I really could care less about most of this my main issue was this store is poorly stocked and completely biased on the picking. I know money is an issue for all small business owners in the beginning but this store needs some love, organization and merchandising HELP. The buyer < I assume the owner> has such a style and it's SO clear. I hope good things for them and they seem to be doing well but i'll stop my rant and end with. Not all fabric is for everyone and owners should not be offended if different clients don't like their product. When you make or create an exact style and appearance you take a risk and live with it. Build an environment of creation, curiosity and inspiration not the same things because soon it will become dreary, dull and repeditive.

Muse of Music

It's the high volume when someones hiding around the corner and you jump! Or the tears you start to form on the insanely not needed animal cruelty commercials. .... Music has a way grabbing everyone and getting attention. For me music, it much more. When I listen to music, which is VERY often. And let me clarify I'm talking sitting down really consecrating yourself to it and hearing it and receiving it. Weather it's devo time or just a mood it really affects me. I've found myself listening to music more than ever lately. Now this is many reasons seeing as my moods change, the seasons change and my life is just not what I thought it would be right now. I go from extreme high to extreme lows and music definitely plays a major roll. I listen to anything besides "metal, or screaming". I don't necessarily have a point to this blog only to let this outlet be heard. I can not really express how music is 100% needed and also should be an endless open outlet for all.. mostly all anyway lol. 


Anyway follow me on the greatest thing ever Spotify.   Lyndsey Erica Moody of course! And you can taste a few pieces of my heart and I may start doing monthly tracks, we shall see. Anyway always a pleasure ya'll.

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LEM

1 Corinthians 16:14

Love. 
This word frightens all in one form or another. Weather it's the obvious relationship, commitment, family, or just rather people in general. Love can be viewed and shown in many ways and forms. I have read many books on this topic, seen others live in this magical process and felt this feeling myself. And you may say why of all things am I writing about such a girly and touchy topic...... Well ladies and gentleman I have been on a roller coaster of this word in the past month. In summary for my first example the building of a church for me came tumbling down and I stopped going to a building for one year almost to date. When I moved I really prayed upon if I wanted to try again. And I did! And I found true hearts and love for Jesus, people who authentically love Jesus seek in him and build others while loving. While I thought this concept was lost God rocked my world I had surrounded myself in and allowed my heart to heal and love and desire things again. 



Letting someone you love, love: So my best friend is getting married she has the world's longest engagement therefore I knew it's been coming but because of her lack of planning a desires..... She has waited to do pretty much everything until now.. That being said only 41 weeks from now things are coming along and choices being made.. You see Britnee < that's her name> is not a normal friend.. If I can even use that word. I don't ever tell her this really seeing as she's not a huge "lovey" person. But she is the most important person in my life. I love here more than anything really and her thoughts, feelings and life really impact me more than she even realizes. I love her more than a sister figure she is utterly <besides my cat> the thing in life I would kill, die or creep for! Having this said I guess I got caught up in "Yay my best friends getting married" and forgot what that really means.. Such as her husband really coming first, her having a life kinda without me <like that's possible> and just living life and enjoying it with someone other than her family and me. You see Britnee NEVER planned on loving me as much as she does but she does. And I kinda take pride in that. So this whole process I am realizing I am loving a part of my heart and trusting another person to hold, cherish and love it. AND LET ME TELL YOU this is the hardest thing ever.. I ultimately know he deeply loves her and she loves him but I also know only I can < In my mind> love her.. Which I know is not true but it a VERY hard thing for me to understand. So because of all this it's rough and a process I'm not sure how to feel about yet.... BUT til' death do us part", and let me tell you HE KNOWS I'm in that vow! 



SECONDLY: Giving up love. This is soo hard for me as is anyone with a heart. This wont be long but having to "move on or leave" something you have once loved is a process in which is extremely painful and awful. To be continued. 



A Support Love: 
So many of my friends live farther away and I am used to loving from a distance and being supportive in odd ways. But this new encounter involves someone I love living near me, to moving into a new life beyond me but I can still see this and be a part of it. Which is odd. However my dear love Sarah starts her first semester at Purdue University in which I have already forgiven her for! Hehe. But her moving really made me realize how much I love her and how much I HATE IT. I know that were near and really it is no big deal but it is the thought.. But supporting and encouraging is what new love I am learning to acquire. It's new, odd and weird YES... However it's good. I know that one SHE WILL NEVER meet a soul like me :) But two,  just overall deep love that won't be broken because of the love and care we share. Not to mention our fabulous divaliciousness love for fashion! 



A Forgiving Love: So as anyone, we all have people in our life who have hurt us betrayed us and just simply don't deserve us. And recently I have struggled with to I allow the toxic-ness or do I turn my cheek 1 million times... This is a process in which the Lord MUST give me strength because I can only do all things through him because my flesh will fail. 



A Family Love: So we all know this love. And I really can't go to deep into this yet but when a person in your family hurts you hurt. This is in many more ways than one but I'll touch more on this when I fell as I can. 



In Love Soul Love: Soul mate. Your other half,  the human a tangible person God created and intended for you to be with. A patience resting love with no borders or expectations. Many want this love and few understand it. For I do not have this love currently but wait patiently for it. It is such an exciting beautiful relationship that is worth more than anything. I wont touch on this too much but I can say even having someone in a connection or pursuing is a wonderful beautiful caught up sweet blessing that I am incredibly thankful for.

Hoosier Crossfit Beast Mode Time

As some of you know I am a crossfitter ..... Meaning I am absolutely insane and strive to become a human machine and have the power to change not only myself but the people around me and THE WORLD DUHHH <Girl Power>! 

Crossfit can be described as much and many, while many people think it dangerous and horrible. They simply don't have incredible knowledgeable trainers! Crossfit yes, very easy to become injured as is anything worth doing. But you have to know, grow and be open and most importantly be trained. I started my crossfit adventure at the beginning of the summer in May 2013 and have wondered where it has been all my life!? I am an athlete but xfit <abbreviation> has a whole new level AND intensity and max effort! It actually has shown results in overall fitness and appearance. I feel stronger and firmer with only a few months under my belt. I was sad for my moving process because this means I had to find a new box and this terrified me. People in xfit are rather beasts and someone of my nature this could go many ways. So one of my trainers suggested a box called "Hoosier Crossfit" while I was not thrilled I called the day I moved and had a million questions and was SOO nervous. After a long conversation I began the on ramp classes they offered to dive right into a new box and new people. IT WAS THE BEST. In this process I learned so may new skills, techniques and an entirely new language. So much more knowledge than before even and  FABULOUS supportive trainers. It very quickly felt like home and right away I was pushed even farther and harder! My "On Ramp" group was amazing and I loved getting to know them! And now I am meeting new members and involving myself more and its great. 

I would recommend Xfit to any and all! No matter the size, struggle, fear xfit really can be for everyone. Everyone has their own level and each person dies during every workout .... But come on out! Change your health and become better than you ever thought you could be! I am everyday and I love dying to my flesh in more ways than one everyday! Find a box near you! 

Moved in and Ready to take on the World!

HOLY SPARKLES! Sorry loved bloggers and friends . It's been a crazy and intense month already. I have no idea where the time has gone but life is changing every day and moment. Well it is official I am moved into a new apartment, new people, and new city. It's incredible to look at my life one short month ago and see it now. NEVER would I ever think it would have look liked this sooo fast. Moving in was an interesting time.... To say the least.. The move in day and everything kinda went insane and not planned however my family and I prevailed. I had two friends stay with me the first few nights seeing as I was officially alone and free. In this time my new home had just about everything go wrong or break in some way.. I was furious and not very understanding but in this I met incredible Handy men and very helpful group of enjoyable people. Unpacking my whole life as I knew it,  into a place was crazy in its self. My lovely friends began to see how much of a hoarder and shopper I am not sure of how I feel about it still haha. My room was he biggest task because of all of the items and pieces of fashion I own and love dearly. This is a small somewhat organized view of what we were working with!

 This madness continued with my shoes ..... This was Brandon's favorite part.... 

I'm so blessed to have people who want to be apart of my life even after moving to a new city. I have so many visitors  that it's crazy! But I think I love it! Because without it where would life or myself be!? Here are a few of the lovely faces! 

In this time the first few night were kinda awful.. With breaks, new nosies, people but mostly my cat.... Seeing as my  cat is my dearest and deepest loved in my life not to mention is high maintence and such a diva. My family and I thought it would be best for me to unpacked and have mostly everything ready for her arrivial. Well........ THIS WAS AWFUL. I cannot decribe to you how much my heart felt broke and not filled. It was not even long but I needed her and in this I realized just how much I adore my baby. When she came everything started to fall into place and her presence just made everything perfect. I wont touch on this for very long because to this second I pretend it didn't happen. But long story short.. Shortly after her arrivial she felt the need to "dissapear" in this I really thought my life was over..... And was done.. However hours later we found her in a nook and cranny, keep in mind my ENTIRE family and friends came to help search and rescue because everyone understood my horrific state of mind while this was happening. BUT THANK YOU JESUS she is safe and loved! 

There's so MUCH MORE to come and to share but I hope this is a start and blessing to you as it is to me and I AM SO HAPPY, that God is truly leading me from Glory to Glory! 

Scents of Summer

Summer in my opinion is hard to find a scent that complements the heat, and with the excess of sweat not to mention the humidity... I've been on the hunt for Tommy Bahama Martinique. I had the pleasure of first smelling it on an island in Florida and fell in love. It is a very pure scent while it highlights and complements cleanly and fresh vibes. I also however LOVE oil perfumes but to me there not summer friendly. I would prefer something more light. While this Tommy Bahama has my heart for the summer these below are a few scents that's are awesome and definitely worth trying depending on your preferences. Below is the summer set I snagged while I could. It's fabulous because it has the huge 3.5 ounce Bottle a travel bottle spray (Great for that beach bag) AND a lotion! 

Here are some of the few scents I mentioned that are great too! Enjoy.

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue

Marc Jacobs Daisy , DOT is great too!

 The Lilly Pulitzer Collections 

Ambre Oil <Brown>

Rebl' Fleur by Rihanna 

Unbreakable by Khloe' and Lamar

Burberry Brit

Paleo Dinner Delight

As some of you know, I'm trying my best to eat Paleo. For those not aware of what this is check out the link! It's great :)

This was a great paleo dish worthy of trying! Challenge your tongue!          

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Restoration

I've been on this crazy up and down adventure and still going. As I have been really pondering the next thing I have just slowly realized restoration... Key being REST. As I begin to search in my spirit I realize God is so much bigger every second. It absolutely fabulous to me that he can meet me where I'm at and work in me every moment. I have had a crazy month! From my birthday to life changes to being an aunt! And enjoying to grand privilege of celebrating a precious moments and re-building relationships. And moving to a whole new place in 3 days y'all!!!
               Over time people "people come and go" in your life. This may be one of the hardest things for me to understand. When I invest in someone, I love whole and pure. Friendships may be one of the most important things to me. And in this for lack of a better word "journey" have realized not everyone has this same thought process. I have the beautiful gifts of loving and connecting. "Long distance" is not a word I have ever feared. One of my best and closest friend lives about 1200 miles away and it works. When you love someone no matter the relationship it just works and is grand. I have a very few "friends" who have gone out of my life for whatever the reason. I can say there has been one relationship I have missed dearly but know its rather ended. To this very day however I would do anything for this person. Over this past year has been the most come and go with people in my life. I decided to be step out and meet new people which despite how "outing" I am this is NOT anywhere near my favorite things at all. I don't care for meeting new people usually, depending on the situation. I mentioned my friend earlier Madeleine and shes wonderful! I'm so blessed to have the best friends I do for sure. To start off my most lovely and sweet is my dear Sarah Rose. We became friends in an odd way from the get go but she is wonderful and I'm SOOOO incredibly grateful for our bond and what it has become. We are complete opposites but it's perfect.
I have great friends, and most live in the Southern part of this place called the United States. I wouldn't have it any other way. I have too many dear ones to mention all at once! But I will brief you on my... well see here's the thing.... I would call her more of a sister because well besides the fact I love her so much it hurts, there's just something about her. But shes not a huge fan of "titles" which is one of the many reasons I love her. <in this I'm her best friend although she hates admitting it> And well she completes me. More to come on that cholo later!

Despite the many awful times and the best I'm really searching for the restoration with our Father. I feel as though in this season I've been blessed with I say, "Yes, Lord". And inviting him to dwell within me more and more. Because ultimately He is the most important relationship I can ever have. He is my Victory and I so enjoy the reality of him. And being free to live in him because he is my hope that breaks the darkness in me.

I look forward to again starting a new clear page in an entire new city and diving into the next chapter.

Proverbs 22,11

"One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with Grace will have a friend in the King".

I can start of with thanks. I believe I am starting to re-invent myself and really bloom into something I never could understand. Also I am by no means a great writer but it is just another art to enjoy. I'm truly whole heartily seeking a new season of new things and life. As many know I absolutely hate change and new so this is a rather growing process. I'm seeking the Lord and my true identity as re-connecting with him and myself. I'm opening the vessel and leaving the lid off and letting the Lord pour into my life, being and spirit through all means. I am SOO excited to let you read and enjoy with me as this next year progresses and I hope every post is another stamp to add to my collection to get to an unknown destination.