Passion Story of the Month| July

Hey lovelies! 

WOW!! It has been quite a while since I've sat behind a computer to write a blog post instead of editing a video. It feels weird to be back, BUT it's a good weird. 

At the moment, I only plan on finishing this little series ("Passion Story of the Month") on my blog for the few remaining people who graciously submitted their stories. It would absolutely be wrong for me to not finish out the series strong as well as share the sweet stories of members of the Classy Crew.

In terms of the future, I'm still postponing further blog posts since my main focus is my YouTube channel (stayclassybyjazzy), but maybe I'll resurrect this blog again one day, but for now enjoy July's Passion Story of the Month.

This month's story features a good friend of mine from high school: Alexis Seilkop!

She's super sweet, incredibly intelligent, and she has such a heart for Christ and spreading God's goodness on this Earth. 

Without further ado....

Passion Story of the Month|March

Happy Sunday Classy Crew! How have you guys been? Good? Bad? So-so?   

Well I hope the month of March has treated you guys well, but now it's time to say goodbye and wave hello to April (Prom Season)!! Tbh, I miss prom SO MUCH--I still suffer from prom withdrawals🤣🤣 BUT if you are going to prom in April or even in May, let me know down below in the comments--WHAT COLOR DRESS/SUIT ARE YOU WEARING??  Honestly, picking out my dress was one of the highlights of my prom, especially since I had mine handmade! I highly recommend it if you cannot find a dress you like in stores (it was actually A LOT cheaper than buying a dress at a shop!!)

Okay, I'm getting off topic...

Like usual, I like to celebrate the end of a month and the beginning of a new month with a Passion Story! This month's Passion Story writer is Michael McGarvey.

I met Michael last semester in my First Year Writing class and we've been friends ever since then. He's such a kind and sarcastically witty person with a passion for youth ministry or pastoral care/an interest in non-profit work and he is a fellow blogger too!! AND HE JUST STARTED A YOUTUBE CHANNEL, so be sure to support and subscribe to him (*links down below*).

So without further ado...

Passion Story of the Month|February 2018

Happy Sunday lovelies!! Can you believe February is almost over!?!? It felt like yesterday we were just welcoming 2018 and now we are almost two months into the new year! I'm going to need time to slow down just for a little bit. Like seriously...I, as well as many of my friends, are more than half-way done with our freshman year of college!!!! Like what?!?!

Okay, enough reminiscing on the fact that time is going wayyyyy too fast. There's nothing we can do about it besides make the most of out each day.

So today I am happy to share with you guys February's Passion Story: Martia (Tia) Shaw! We went to the same high school and although we never had a class together, I could tell by her instagram and snapchat posts that she has an incredible eye for photography, which you will learn more about in her Passion Story😉

So without further ado...

Passion Story of the Month|January 2018

Happy Sunday lovelies and welcome to my first Passion Story of 2018!! Before you get to meet January's Passion Story writer, I want to wish you guys a LATE (oops🙈!) Happy New Years. I honestly still cannot believe 2018 is officially here. More importantly, I cannot believe this is the last Sunday of January. Gosh time flies by so quickly! I feel like it was just yesterday that January started!!

Anyways, enough blabbering from me. I'm super excited to share with you January's Passion Story of the Month: Courtney Cranford🎊🎊. We met last semester in our wallyball class and we quickly became friends over discovering our hidden competitive nature that was brought out by playing wallyball. And the cool thing is we still get together with some of our friends and treat ourselves to Chick-fil-a milkshakes after playing 2 hours of wallyball!

She is an entrepreneurship major with a kind personality to match her infectious laugh and I'm excited to share with you guys her Passion Story!

So without further ado...

Passion Story of the Month| December

Hey guys! Happy News Year Eve!! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Christmas or holiday. Is it me or does it feel like Christmas went by EXTREMELY fast!?! I feel like I just blinked and it was over. 😢 BUT on the bright side, 2018 is right around the corner and that gives everyone a chance to have a fresh start to a new year! I can't believe 2017 is almost over! This year was SUCH a whirlwind--I don't think I've fully processed everything that happened! Regardless of what happened this year, I'm glad we all made it to the last day of the year. Goodbye 2017 and cheers to a New Year!!🍾

promo pic for her role in "Hairspray" (opens January 5th, 2018!)

Anyways, I'm excited to share with you guys December's Passion Story. This month, Emily Blackburn, is our featured story. She and I were great friends in middle school and I'm happy we were able to stay in contact all these years.😊 Not only is she an old friend, but she is a fellow blogger who has a passion for theatre and other extracurricular activities. 

Without further ado...

Passion Story of the Month| November

Happy Sunday Classy Crew! I hope everyone had a fun, safe, and VERY filling Thanksgiving holiday this week! I know I did. Tbh, I ate so much food these past couple days that it was hard for me to stand up straight after each meal...that's how full I was!! Legit, I sometimes had leftovers for lunch and dinner. I honestly do not want to eat anymore turkey, dressing/stuffing with cranberry sauce, collard greens, mac n cheese, or any other popular Thanksgiving food until next Thanksgiving.

Anyways, I am excited to announce November's Passion Story! 

Today's Passion Story is about Isaiah Haynes! He is basically my "brother from another mother" and I'm happy that he wanted to be a part of my Passion Story Project. 

So without further ado...

Passion Story of the Month| October

happy fall y'all! (oh man, it feels so weird saying y'all! i don't know why!? I'm from the South, so you would think the word would be in my daily vocabulary, right? wrong! I actually don't like saying y'all. I say you guys instead. don't ask me why, i just do but for the purpose of the quote and rhyming, I had to type the dreaded "y'all". never again tho😅😆.) 

anyways, I am so excited that it is finally feeling like fall here in the South. I have been waiting impatiently for the opportunity to drink hot chocolate and not break into a sweat on the way to my classes. tbh, I love fall not only for the colorful leaves, but it is so much easier to dress for. all I have to do is throw on a sweater, jeans, and a pair of boots and I instantly look cute & put together for class. what's not love?

okay. okay. enough blabbering about fall! the real reason why I am excited about this post is because it's my FIRST EVER PASSION STORY ENTRY!!!!!🎊🎊🎊 

Today's Passion Story is about MacKenzie Wilson!! She is the Co-Founder and Creative Director for Delight Ministries, a nationwide ministry inviting college women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories! The first time I met her was at a convocation for my school and immediately after talking to her, I knew I had to have her be one of my passion story features! The conversation we had was so down-to-earth and inspirational and I could not help but share it with you guys.

so without further ado...