"Daddy! They took my boot!"

Outifit details
Shirt: Rockmans
Cardigan: Rockmans
Pants: Target (I think...)
Belt: Kmart
Shoes: Jay Jays

If you follow me on Twitter, and/or Instagram (I just got it this week! #addicted), you'll note that I'd put some pictures about a Disney party I was going to. I didn't tell anyone who I was going as, and no-one guessed. I went as Jane Porter from Tarzan. :)

I'd love to tell you the party was great, but I had a horrid time. When I got home, I was restless, and I managed to drop the yoghurt. So I hopped into bed, and had a good cry.

Anyways, that's all from me...

Much love,
Sarah
xox

P.S. I got new glasses!
P.P.S I got new sunglasses

Bran Nue Day

Outfit details
Tank: Jay Jays
Pants: Target
Cardigan: Rockmans
Shoes: Co. God

Life is crazy at the moment. We're busy packing up all our stuff to move house in Jan, and on top of that I'm packing for Victoria. I get to go to Perth for a concert on the 20th, which is super exciting.

Apparently, it's Jocee's birthday today! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOCEE! Your blog is amazing, and I love reading it. #breathoffreshair

Much love,
Sarah
xo

Those Roses

Outfit details
Shirt: Rockmans
Skirt: Big W
Cardi: Rockmans
Belt: Kmart
Shoes: Co. God

Hey guys,

My sister and I started a band. We called it Those Roses. So far, it's just the two of us, Naomi on drums/vocals, and myself on keys/singer-songwriter. We haven't recorded anything yet, partly cause we're doing it ourselves, and we can't quite figure out how to record anything... We're not that great at technological things. Haha :p

Much love,
Sarah
xo

Transparency VI: Falling

Outfit details
Dress: Jay Jays
Leggings: The sisters
Cardigan: Rockmans
Shoes: Thrifted
Earrings: Diva

Constantly, I get this feeling of falling, of watching myself crash and burn. I'm doing this devotion at the  moment and the first question was "What are you most afraid of?" And I put, "Watching myself fall, and there being no-one to catch me." I don't know how to cope with it, and I hate constantly being stressed. My parents are probably the best in the world, cause they put up with my crazy mood swings.

I know that this too shall pass, and I'm praying that it will pass quickly.

Much love,
Sarah
xo

TGIF

Outfit details
Shirt: Thrifted
Tank: Jay Jays
Shorts: Kmart
Belt: Kmart

I can't believe that I haven't posted for about a month. It's seriously crazy, and I am super sorry! This blog has been on a back burner for too long, I'll do up some scheduled posts for you... :)

Anyways, recently at band we've been practicing like crazy for this one praise and worship night at Ignition. So on Friday we did it! It was amazing! We had a school from Busselton visit, and they had great energy. My mentor was down and she was in the band too. :) It was a great night, and Friday coming up is a Disney Christmas party!! XD Sooo exciting!

Much love,
Sarah
xox

I Burnt The Mince...

Outfit details
Dresss (worn under skirt): Hand0-me-down
Skirt: Big W
Cardigan: Cotton On
Shoes: Thrifted

And I got angry at myself. And I cried, and I hit the wall. Twice. But 6 months ago I would have cut myself. Sometimes I want, and sometimes I try to, but I don't. Something, Someone always stops me..

I make no excuse about Who I believe, for I believe it's the right thing to do. Now I'm not saying that you should do something cause it feels right. I'm saying that you should do something cause you know it's right.

Much love,
Sarah
xox

It's Been A Long Year

Outfit details
Shirt: Vistaprint
Pants: Target
Cardigan: Thrifted
Watch: Angus & Cootes
Ring: Prouds

I just realized that today marks a year since I started this blog. You can read the first post HERE. It's been a year of ups and downs. Of travels and adventures. Of tears and heartache, joy and laughter. There have been name changes (Sarah's Blog, The One With The B, Keep On Keeping On), URL changes (theonewiththeb, sarahwiki), design changes, etc. In one year I've posted 131 times, gained 40 followers, and had 3,881 page views (at time of publishing)

And even though it's been hard, it's been super fun. I've been through some really black periods in the year. From full on joy, to jaw breaking sorrow. It's been a long year, but a good one!

Much love,
Sarah
xox

Happy Birthday to the Besties!

Outfit details
Poncho: Target
Hat: The sister's.

Dear Eloise,

I know this is crazy late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You're 18, and I cannot wait to see you in January. I think I'm flying out at the end of December... I'll let you know. Your blog is so cool, and I love seeing your photos! I wish I was as talented at photography as you. xo

Dear Jenna, 

You're 16! That means you can drive (in Australia, anyway. I don't know how old you have to be to drive in Scotland) Did I tell you how much I miss you?!? I think I did. I miss your face, your smile, your laugh. I hate having to look at FB to see what you're doing. xo

I love you two to the moon and back,
Sarah

PS. Look out for the above photos in your mail.
PPS. I hope you like what I got you.
PPPS. Write back to me!

WIW: An Ode to all Things Star Wars

Outfit details
Shirt: Jay Jays
Cardigan: Thrifted
Jeans: Target
Ring: Prouds
Watch: Angus & Cootes
Lightsaber: Can't remember

Just recently, it's come to my attention that Lucas Films have been sold the Disney... (read the article HERE) Jocee tweeted about it and I sent her this Blimey Cow video about the atrocity of it all.

And in other news, I've decided that I'm going to change the direction of this blog, and make it more into a fashion blog with just a few DIY's here and there, etc. What do you think? Leave me a comment letting me know. :)

Lots of love,
Sarah

If You Knew Me...

If you really knew me you'd know that 

• I'm scared sh*tless about next year
• I hate being alone at night.
• I started a band with my sister,Those Roses.
• one of my best friend's lives in Scotland (best accent ever!)
• the other lives in Victoria
• I love British shows. (Doctor Who FTW!)
• Halloween is the pits

Tune in next time for more things to know about me... :)

xo

Sarah

WIW: Melbourne Cup

Outfit deets

Dress: Hand-me-down

Leggings: Naomi's

Earrings: Target

Cardi: Op-shop

Necklace: Won in giveaway

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. It's been super busy. It's the last term of school,and then I graduate at the end of next year. It seems so weird to say that... Graduation makes me feel old... Haha.

But I have to tell you something really exciting to tell y'all! I'm most probably moving. To Victoria! I got offered a job in July this year, to be a governess to 4 little kids. 3 girls, and a little baby boy. :) I can't wait to go over in January. Anyways, I'll tell you more about it later. :)

Til next time,

Sarah

WIW: The Four Deuces

Outfit deets:

Dress: Thrifted

Tights: Thrifted

Feather Boa: Thrifted

Shoes: Thrifted

It feels so long since I posted last... Sorry for that.

Anyways...

I posted for Speak Now a couple of days/weeks/I can't remember ago. You can read the post {here}

On Saturday, I went to this 1920's party. It was rather fun, and a bit weird. But it was good, all the same...

xox

Sarah

WIW: Hipster Hopster

Outfit deets

Dress: Jay Jays

Singlet: Supre

Leggings: Borrowed from Naomi

Shoes: Sportsgirl

Earrings: Present from Hannah

Well, hello fellow bloggers, and not-bloggers, 

If you're like me, you'd be noticing a few changes around here.

Firstly, I changed my blog URL. I haven't got a domain name, yet.

Secondly, a bunch of pages are now missing. The header was getting a bit (heaps) too chunky for my liking, so hopefully there'll be a new design soon.

Third, I'm updating my about page, slowly and surely. And all my social media links, and email adress will go there.

I don't about you but I'm excited!

Love ya longtime!

Sarah

WIW: Party Time!

Outfit details:

Singlet: Supre

Skirt: Big W

Jacket: Rivers

Shoes: Jay Jays
Earrings: Kmart

Necklace: Present from Becca R.

It's been awhile since I sat down and actually wrote a proper post. And I'm really sorry. I just don't know what to write anymore. 

Recently I went to Perth to celebrate my sister's 21st! My aunt, other sister, Caitlin's fiance, and the rest of my family were all there. And Hannah took most of the photos.

And I went to a DeepBlue concert with my aunt and little sister. It was my second time seeing them live! They are amazing!!

7 Questions with Gentri Lee

Athletics carnival...

1. Bold or Understated?
Understated. 

2. You have to survive alone in the wild and you only get to take one thing with you. Your choices are: A Pocket Knife, a Water Bottle, or a Book. Which do you choose and why?
A book, but only because I love reading. :)

3. Thirty Two Cows, Seven Eight Chickens, How Many Didn't?
...

4. Would you rather die doing one legendary act of service or do small acts of kindness that may go unnoticed every day?
Small acts of kindness. :)

5. Happiness is ________. (one word; fill in the blank)
Life. :)
6. Can you laugh with out smiling?
Yep, but that's not really laughing. Laughing begins from your guts and it makes your sides hurt.

7. Do you pop your knuckles?
Yep, and my mum hates it... :)

Liebster Award

Emma from Point Me At Lost Islands nominated for the Liebster Award. :) This is my first nomination for a blog award!

Here are the rules for the award:

• Each person must post eleven things about themselves.
• Answer the eleven questions the tagger has set for you.
• Choose eleven people and tag them in this post.
• Follow the tagger and visit at least three of the nominees.

Eleven things about me:

1. I have an older brother who died when I was 18 months.
2. I have read every book on my bookshelves at least twice.
3. I think I'm moving next year (more on that soon)
4. I'm an ISTJ.
5. I  haven't moved from my hometown ever.
6. I want to move to England when I get my degree
7. I want to be a primary school teacher.
8. I play guitar, violin, piano, and I sing
9. My best friend lives in Scotland
10. I have 3 sisters
11. I'm an asthmatic

Eleven questions I was tagged in:

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I have always wanted to be a teacher.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

The ability to change the emotions of others around me...

What's your all time favourite movie?
All-time fav...? That is super hard, ummm probs The Hunger Games.

If you were stranded on an island and could bring 3 things, what would you bring?
My Bible, a flare, and some matches.

Do you like the ocean, or pools better?

I actually don't like swimming... But I'd have to say a pool. :)

If you could go anywhere on vacation where would it be?

Great Britain. I have heaps of relatives over there. 

What's your favourite ice cream flavor?

Tim Tam. :)

What's your dream meal?

Something quick, easy, and healthy.

What's the coolest place you've travelled?

I went to Mauritius when I was 11.

Who are your style icons?

Katy Perry, Emma Stone, etc. 

What's one thing you wish you had known when you were younger?
I had wish I had known that being old isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Eleven questions I'm asking:

1. Have you ever been overseas? If so, when and where?
2. Do you have a role model? If so, who and why?
3. Favourite food? Why?
4. Favourite country? Why?
5. Favourite sport? Why?
6. Any siblings? What ages?
7. Pets? What type, how old, etc.?
8. Who are your style icons?
9. What is your dream job? Why?
10. Where do you want to live when you get your own house?
11. Faourite song/artist? Why?

Eleven people I'm tagging:

1. Bleah from Lovely
2. Eloise from 365 {A Photo A Day}
3. Kelsie from Bella Ragazza
4. Lauren from Someone Like You
5. Elisha from Elisha Brooke//Inspired
6. Leanna from Singing in the Treetops
7. Hannah from Ivory Giraffes
8. Ellie from The Ellie Life
9. Abby from Following God Every Day
10. CaLea from {im}perfect
11. Sophie from Somewhere Over the Rainbow

7 Questions with Gentri Lee

1. It's back to school time! Are YOU going back to school?

Well, I'm already back at school, and have been for the last couple of weeks.

2. Speaking of back to school... You receive 10 pts if you can name this movie:

"Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms."
You've Got Mail... I Googled it.. :p

3. Who did you hang out with in school? Cool kids, jocks, nerds, were you a loner, etc? (all are welcome here- btw)

I hang out with my little sister... (I'm home-schooled)

4. What was your favorite subject in school?

History! But New Testament Survey is the easiest!

5. If you had to go back and redo one of the following, which would you choose and why? Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, College?

I wouldn't go back

6. Home/ Packed Lunch or School Lunch?
Um, home lunch.

7. What's more exciting? The first day of school or the last day of school?
The learning in between. :)

When It Was Alright

(written 01/12/2011)

I'm sick of crying,
Sick of being tired.
I smile right to your face.
I'm sorry I lied.
I'm trying to make my life better.
I may seem fine,
But inside I'm dying.
I tried to tell you.
But I pushed you away.
I tried to let you know.

But I was too tired.
I looked the other way.
But not before you saw those tears.
Those tears streaming down my face.
I'm sorry I didn't talk to you.
Sorry I walked away.
I'll try to be better for you.
Not stare at you.

It's just sometimes I can't look away.
You have me enthralled,
With everything you say.
The flowers in my hair,
Well, you put them there.
They're dying now,
They're wilting away.
Just like the promise I made to stay.
"I'll come back," I promise,
"I'll come back one day."

And on that day,
I'll run back into your arms.
You'll hold me tight
Tell me everything's gonna be alright.
But I still sometimes cry at night.
Wishing it would be as you said,
When it was alright.

Do You Believe?

(written 04/12/2011)

You whispered into my ears
So only I could hear.
"I love you,
And will never let you go."

Those were the words you spoke to me.
Written on that page.
The writing blurs in my eyes
While I supress my urge to cry
Your words are flooding through my veins
Taking away all my pain.

But then he comes back
He attacks me with such vengence
Such force
That out come all my lies
"I'm okay, I'm just fine"
I'm really dying for a sight of you
But I don't tell you
Because you already know

People stop and stare
They can't get it out of their heads
They ask themselves
"Why does she believe?"
So I ask them
"Do you believe?"

Do you believe in miracles?

In second chances?
In life after death?
In hope after that final breath?
Do you believe in God?
In the one and only Creator?
The one who gave His only son for you?
The one who gave His life foryou? 
So that you could be with Him forever.
Well, I do.

Forever and a Day

(written 04/12/2011)

I asked you
"Why should I believe?"
And you said
"Because that's why you're here"
"But even I don't believe,
Will you still love me?"
"Yes, I'll love you forever.
Even if you don't love me."

I started to cry
Your words were so right.
They helped me through my darkest nights
And even though I'm in the valley
I know your love will stay with me.
Forever and a day.

Desert of Dry Bones

(written 08/12/2011)

Everything inside me cries out.
I raise my voice against this injustice
While I sit in this desert I cry to you.
I sit in a desert of dry bones.

The tears awake me,
Running down my face.
I gasp for lack of water.
My throat parched,
My strength fading.
Breathe into me I pray.
With the Breath of Life behind those lips.

I'm sorry for my imperfection.
Sorry if it makes you feel sick.
The wonder is that you still love me.
Even when I hate you.
"I miss you", you say,
Though I have done nothing to gain your affection.
"I love you", you say,
Though I do not love myself.

I smile at you,
To disguise these tears.
But you see right through me.
Into the deepest depths.
The tears are filling my mind.
The heartache I'm holding inside is taking over.
I'm looking for a way out.
To stop these cracks from showing.
Help me out!

It's Gonna Be Alright

(written 12/12/2011)

Stop crying now,
It's gonna be alright
No-one can see your tears
No-one has yet beheld your pain.
The years are slipping away
Stick a smile back on your face.
So stop crying,
Stop crying now.
It's all gonna be okay

The year you faced was the toughest one yet
Keep your head up, girl
You're gonna get through
It's gonna be alright.

The night may be dark
But there's always light before the dawn.
The tunnel walls are closing,
They're falling on you
Trying to stop you from getting where you want to go
Run away from the things that stop you
Get away from what is holding you back

Let go of the past
Burn the memories that hurt the most
No-one needs to know
Let it go so you can get out
Of the bitterness and chaos.

Stop lying
It's not going to save your life
Drop the walls you've built around yourself
Girl, it's time to get out.

You're a Princess

(written 22/12/2011)

Fingernails chipped
Buck teeth
Smile girl you're on camera now
Hair's all fluffy
Clothes in a mess
Girl grow up
You're a princess.

Don't say no
Don't say how
Just believe
Coz that's all you can do

Your arm's scarred
From when you cried out to God
Get it out now
Before it gets you down
Life isn't over
It hasn't yet begun

Get out of this state
Get out of this mess
Fix your hair,
Straighten your dress
And slap a smile back on that face.
Coz you girl,
Are a princess

Love Can't Be Found

(written 25/01/2012)

I said yes
But the mist descends
And it gets hard to see
The fog is too thick
It's cold again

A mocking laugh
A shrill voice
The devil's back again
Grabs your arm
Razor drawn

"No, not again," you scream
You don't want to know
You scream
You cry
You need God right now

The devil laughs
Whispers in your ears'
"He won't come, not now,
 Just give up."

Blood pours from your arms
Screams heard all around
Love can't be found
Not on this ground

There Is Always Hope

(written 05/02/2012)

You left me wasted by the roadside
Crying in the starlight
No place to go
Nowhere to roam
My life has been stripped
The colours have turned to gray

But you, O Lord, came into my life.
You turned it upside down,
And let me know that
There is always hope

7 Questions with Gentri Lee

I think I was trying to watch Once Upon A Time on my laptop...

1. The Olympics are awesome! What's your favorite Summer Olympic event to watch?
Gymnastics, hockey, and swimming. Oh, and soccer, track & field, rowing, equestrian... Pretty much everything. :)

2. If you could compete in an Olympic event (either season), which would it be?
Hockey, or soccer (football)

3. Would you rather be tickled to death or poked (by finger) constantly for the rest of your life?
Can I say neither? Probably being poked would be more preferable.

4. Do you keep your nails long or short? Square or round?
I have a short nail plate, so I keep them short, and round.

5. Do you think you're funny?
People say I am, and they laugh at my jokes. So, yeah, I guess I'm funny. :p

6. When you have something you're looking forward to SO much, but it's still a ways off, what do you do to keep yourself distracted?

It's still in the works, and I don't know if it's gonna really happening but I might be moving next year... (more on that later)

7. You've just won an Olympic Gold Medal! What are you going to do next?!?!

Scream and shout, get overly shocked, start crying, run around hugging everyone, etc. I mean, who wouldn't...?