Donate to Moore, OK

Now thru May 31 I am donating all profits from print sales to Mercury One's tornado relief fund to help those in Moore, OK. All profits means I will donate all sales minus print costs to the tornado relief fund.

So pass the word along, all profits from every print sold are going to help those in Moore, OK.
Click here to order prints.

Be Confident

Today I didn't have any of my own makeup and hair items to get ready like normal because I was super sick yesterday and spent the night at my parents' house. But after I got out of the shower this afternoon (yes, this afternoon because my morning was spent sleeping to recover) I felt so pretty. This made me wonder how many women will feel so pretty then go out into society and instantly feel inadequate and underdone.

Lynn Butler once told me that even though my body may appear to be under par, that it works. My legs can walk, my back can be straight, my limbs allow me to work. My body works!

So what if my makeup isn't done and I leave the house with my hair wet and left to its own interpretation of "done," I feel pretty because I am healthy and clean, and my body works pretty darn well too.

So be grateful for what you have and use your body while you can.

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Revamped

Welcome to my revamped blog! I started this blog almost exactly 5 years ago, wow! And I've been meaning to revamp it for quite some time, "shaybabe904.blogspot.com" isn't the best url to remember, so now I give you "ShayleeTheSunChaser.blogspot.com."

I know I've shared a few times this story about a cute girl's dream and her mother's interpretation and realization, but I figured I should share it again since it is the inspiration for my blog's new title and URL.

For the sake of the author I will lead you to her site because I cannot do this story justice. Please read it, it changed my perspective on living and I think it could have profound insight on yours. Enjoy!

The Girl Who Chased the Sun.

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Neglect, much?

I just realized it has been SO long since I've blogged on my personal blog. I've been so busy with work and school and getting used to roommates that I haven't blogged here. Speaking of.. Yes, I did move to Provo. I have good roommates, three other girls, who are really nice and fun to be around.
I have a goal to blog more about favorite things, special memories, yummy food, and good times had with great people. Till then, here are some pictures.

Coconut Macaroons

1/3 c. butter, softened
3 oz. cream cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tsp orange juice
1 tsp almond extract
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
14 tsp salt
3 3/4 c. coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until well blended.
Add egg yolk, orange juice, and almond extract, mix until combined.
Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl and combine.
Stir in coconut.
Drop by spoon onto greased or lined cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Yield: 2-3 dozen, depending how large/small.

*I used a #40 scoop, made 35 cookies, baked for 13 minutes exactly.

Recipe thanks to inspiration-ave.com