I decided to make this Friday Favorites a quotes edition. Whether they're well-known or obscure, these quotes have struck a chord with me. My coworker Miranda introduced me to a quote maker online, so I thought it'd be fun to try my hand at it. Here they are. Enjoy, and Happy Friday!

I know I've heard this before, but something about it recently just hit me. I'm going to rise to it!

This is obviously very well known, but it doesn't make me love it any less!

I'm baaaack. I took quite the unintended hiatus from my blog, but I decided there's no better time to start back up than at the beginning of a new year. It's also a great time to share my resolutions!

Looking back at my 2012 resolutions, I can say I haven't done as good of a job as I'd hoped. I know it won't be easy to maintain that "new year, fresh start" mentality all year round, but I sure hope I can at least make baby steps in 2013. So here goes!

Be nicer and more patient with people.I have a tendency to get cranky and take it out on people. My sister definitely gets the brunt of it, and she doesn't deserve it. If I learn to have more patience, it will automatically transfer to being nicer. (I naively think it'll be that easy. Ha.) There are many more layers behind this resolution, but we'll just leave it at being nicer and more patient. :)

Follow through on commitments. I feel like this resolution is greatly based on my volunteer work. I have the best intentions, but I let my laziness and selfishness get in the way. This year I resolve to follow through and help with all the events and causes I set out to. Don't worry. I intend on transferring this resolution to every aspect of my life.

Change my attitude.I feel like I spent a lot of 2012 being cranky, angry, and bored with life. I should have appreciated all the blessings and good things in my life. It all starts with the attitude. So this will be something I'm working on in 2013!

Accept the things I cannot change.One of the things I'm known for, and am not proud of, is my worry wort attitude. I tend to worry about things I cannot change. I know I waste a lot of time and energy on this, and it's completely pointless. This will be a huge resolution to follow through on, but I would be happy to take baby steps on this one.

Find my happiness.I need to do a little more self-reflection and find what truly makes me happy. And then-I need to do it! Life is short, and I need to stop worrying about the things that ultimately don't matter. I believe it's true that you are happy when you do the things you love, so here goes my journey! Don't worry. I'm sure I'll write a post about what makes me happy when I find it. You will all be fully informed.

I hope you all had a very happy New Year, and that 2013 will be amazing!

It's that time of year! The time of year where the Make-A-Wish Foundation has their annual Season of Wishes fundraiser! Make-A-Wish needs the help of generous people like you to provide these wishes to kids with life-threatening illnesses.

I've only been volunteering with Make-A-Wish for about a year, but I've seen firsthand how amazing these wishes can be. It truly gives these kids and their families hope and joy, in a world often plagued with doctor's visits and hospital stays. Each and every one of these children deserve a chance to experience some happiness. This is where you come in!

This year I am helping to raise funds for Emmit, who wishes to go to Walt Disney World. Emmit just wants to be a normal kid and take in all of the amazing characters, food, and colors of Disney. His sponsorship page can be found here.

PLEASE please please take a moment to look at it, and if funds allow, please donate a few dollars. Every little bit will help Emmit get closer to his goal! He deserves it! Thank you so much for your generosity!!

Look at that adorable face!