My Real (fake) Resume

Hey, friends! Long time, no talk. We'll get to that in another post, though.

There are a ton of skills I have that I'm proud of, but can't go on my resume. I always think of what it would look like if I was 100% honest. So, I decided to make a completely fake resume of my most important skills.


DISCLAIMER: While some of what you'll see is truthful ,this is NOT my real resume. This is 100% satire and is not to be taken seriously. If you would like a peep at my real resume please contact me directly.

Hello
I’m Kaitlyn Shepard

FORT CARSON

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

(123) 456-7890

KCBRANDT92@GMAIL.COM

Skills

I possess many impressive skills including eating a crunchwrap supreme while driving, choreographing car dance routines, and tracking down manly useless information on the Internet.

Experience

FEBRUARY 2016 - PRESENT

The Shepard Household, Fort Carson, CO - Wife/House Manager

• Clean the kitchen at least four times a day
• Plan and execute cleaning schedule
• Provide care to #ivythepup

JANUARY 2015 - SEPTEMBER 2015

Detroit Tigers, Lakeland, FL - Group Sales Intern

• Fell in love with working in baseball
• Pulled tarp at least 80 times

AUGUST 2013 - DECEMBER 2014

Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL - Lifeguard at Campus Recreation

• Admired the swim team
• Lived life in a bathing suit
• Swam my life away

Education

AUGUST  2013 - DECEMBER 2014

Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

I really enjoyed my time at FSC. I really perfected my social skills and grew as a person. Activities included: Kappa Delta Sorority, Buck Stop Model, and the Queen of Kau Kau Koner.

Awards

Fitbit Top Badges: High Tops(20,00 steps in a day), New Zealand (990 lifetime miles), Skyscraper (100 floors in a day), and 747 (4,000 lifetime floors).

Please remember that this is all in good fun. My real resume is something I've spent quite some time on. You wouldn't find about 90% of this on there. Anyway, hope this provides you with a laugh (or two).

Until next time,
K.Shep

FaceTime: My Makeup Lineup

Let's face it-I love makeup and can appreciate a good pallet or mascara. It's not really my thing to go out and buy the fancy makeup, though. I like the line up of products I use a lot, and they're super budget friendly. My collection usually includes one high-end product and then the rest are typically from drug stores.

Face/foundation

• Maybelline Fit Me! liquid foundation. I have been using this stuff pretty consistently since high school. I love it that much. It's in the $5-7 range and can be found anywhere. I like to apply it with a good ole makeup sponge. 
• e.l.f. Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter. This bad boy is a game changer for dark circles and bags. For $3 you can't go wrong. 
• e.l.f. Golden Bronzer. This is a must. It's a true staple for me. One of my two essentials, honestly. It'll cost you $4. 
• e.l.f. Tone Correcting Powder. This isn't an everyday thing, only when I'm really trying. It's worth the $4 you'll spend on it, though.

Eyes

• e.l.f. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer. I just started using this and I can definitely see the difference when I use it. It keeps my eyeshadow looking fresh all day. Spend the $2 on this. 
• Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. *heart eyed emoji x3* This is my high-end product. I got it for Christmas and used it on my wedding day. 10/10, highly recommend. It'll cost you about $54. Favorite shades for every day: crease-nooner, lid-limit, brow bone/highlight-strange. Favorite combo for going out: crease-liar, lid-burnout, highlight-strange. 
• Maybelline Volum' Express Pumped Up! Colossal Waterproof Mascara. I change up my mascara a lot, but I've been using this one probably the last year or so.  Mascara is my other essential. I like it for the about $7 I spend. 

Lips

For everyday wear, I just use Cherry Chapstick. If I'm spicing things up...

• Maybelline Baby Lips in Strike a Rose. It's getting harder to find, but it's a nice casual color. I will search for this $5 staple any day. 
• Covergirl Katy Kat Matte in Magenta Minx. I love Katy Perry and I love this lipstick! There are some other shades I'm dying to try too. I love this for going out or dressing up. This isn't the longest lasting lipstick. The colors are so fun, though! I found it cheapest at Walmart, but it'll cost you anywhere from $5-7. 

So, there it is. This is my everyday makeup lineup. I switch up my makeup a lot, but these are the products I'm loving lately. Any suggestions? What products do you love? Tell me all about them! 

Until next time, 

K. Shep 

Reliving My Wedding

HAPPY SIX MONTH ANNIVERSARY TO ME AND CONNOR!!!

On this special day, I thought I'd revisit my gorgeous wedding pictures! I'm truly obsessed with them. All of them are on my personal Facebook page, but I've decided to post some of my favorites here! Picking only a few to highlight wasn't easy, but here are ones I'll cherish forever.

All of the credit for these photos goes out to LissaSelena Photography. She captured all of the best moments from our big day! I seriously cannot get enough of these pictures, but I'll leave it at these.

Until next time,
K. Shep 

Registry Gifts I Couldn't Live Without

Connor and I are coming in hot on six months of marriage!!! I've been thinking a lot about what the last six months have been like since we got married and moved. Every time I do, I'm reminded of how lucky we are to have the friends and family we do. Especially with all the gifts they showered us with to celebrate our marriage. Our wedding gifts are things we use pretty regularly. So, I decided to share with everyone some of my favorite things we received from our registry.

KITCHEN:
1. Threshold Stainless Steel Non-Skid Mixing Bowls
2. Pyrex 19 Piece Bake and Store Set (definitely could not live without this)
3. Kitchenaid Stand Mixer (the most #basic thing on a registry)
Kitchenaid 6 Speed Hand Mixer
Black and Decker Blender
Keurig (#blessed!!!)
Anchor Hocking Nested Mixing Bowls
Corningware Bakeware Set
Anchor 3 Piece Baking Set
Chicago Metallic 7 Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set
Farberware 20 Piece Cookset
Emerilware 12 Piece Cookware

BEDROOM:
4. The Big One Super Soft Plush Throw
5. Damask 500 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set & Damask 500 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Pillowcase (also in Blue Jean)

BATHROOM;
6.Threshold Bath Towels
7. Threshold Botanic Bath Rug

MISCELLANEOUS:
8. 6 in 1 Footed Cake Dome (this is seriously great)
9. Crystal Decanter

Of course, this is not everything we received. Nor is it a list of the only things we use. We were also registered at Kohls, and I didn't pull much from that registry to here. Even though all of our really pretty Fiesta dishes came from there. So did our great pillows, comforter, and bathroom decor. If you're interested in browsing them, I'm pretty sure all three of my registries are still open at Target, Kohls, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Making most of the registries without Connor was pretty hard, but making registries honestly can be really fun. They take awhile, but it's like going shopping and then getting the stuff as gifts later. Pretty sweet if you ask me. Anything from your wedding registry you couldn't live without?

Until next time,
K. Shep

Put Me in Coach!

These past few days, I basically got "called up" at work to help out while a full-timer was away. Here's basically what I mean...

I currently work part-time on a promotions team for a minor league baseball team. It's quite the shift from being a full-time intern, but I like what I do. It boils down to that I'm a part-time game day employee. The end of last week, I was asked to step in as the receptionist while their actual receptionist is out of town. This may sound weird, but I was really excited to do it! It was basically like being called up. For those who don't watch a ton of baseball, minor league players can be called up to the next level or even to the majors. So the comparison seemed appropriate.

Anyway, this meant I got to dust off my business attire and dress up again! Here's what I wore during my temporary career as a full-time receptionist.

Kept it pretty business casual day 1. 

Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Pants: Banana Republic 

Shoes: Charlotte Russe 

Dressed it up a little more on day 2.

Top: Dillard's

Pants Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Rack Room Shoes

Day 3 was a 12 hour day full of receptionist work and a game, so I forgot to take a picture. 

Thought I'd give you a sneak peak into what I like to wear when I dress professionally! Since I'm pretty tall I usually stay away from full length pants, and stick to dresses and ankle length pants. Where do you buy your professional wear? What are some classic pieces?

Until next time,
K. Shep

August Bucket List

How is it already August??? I really can't believe it's August. As I was reflecting on my July bucket list, I realized how this month had different plans for me. I did accomplish a few of the things, though. We did buy a new vacuum cleaner and it is a true blessing. I have been drinking more water and making more of an effort to blog more. We definitely didn't get the time (or money) for a weekend getaway or staycation. No big deal. My turn signal still isn't fixed, but I'm really serious about that this month. I'm still trying to get through the book I was reading at the beginning of the month but at least I'm still reading! I got to eat some BBQ even though I'm still on the hunt for great BBQ out here. Last, but not least, working out three times a week is still something I'm working on but definitely more intentional about.

This month is going to be SO busy. Seriously, my calendar is ridiculous. It's the last full month of baseball. We're moving onto post next month. With the move, we're trying very hard to save some moolah. So we might not be too exciting these next few weeks. It's time to transition out of summer and more into fall...sort of. I'll definitely need to stay focused and on track. Here's the bucket list for August 2016:

Some are new, some are the same. Let's see how this goes!

Until next time,
K.Shep

Dollar Tree Essentials

I love a good deal or sale. Who doesn't these days? It wasn't until college that I really figured out all of the awesome stuff Dollar Tree had to offer. Since then I go there for certain items. Here are some of my favorite Dollar Tree finds.

1. Vases/Decorative Glass Pieces
   Sometimes I just need something to fill up a shelf or want to switch up my coffee table. Dollar Tree has a ton of different shapes and sizes AND things to fill them with! Rocks, gems in every color, flowers-they have it!
2. Picture Frames
   Dollar tree has frames in a ton of different sizes and colors. Great for filling walls or putting on desks! 
3. Cleaning Supplies
   Not so much actual cleaning products, but things like sponges and spray bottles are great to buy here. They're only a dollar!!! You can't beat that. I get anything from shower curtains to brooms.
4. Office Supplies
   This is one of my favorite places to get things like tape, envelopes, and paper clips. Also a great place for calendars, paper, craft supplies, and binders! 
5. Candy
   When Connor is having a rough week or is coming home from the field, I love to make him baskets. He's huge on candy, but it can get pricey. Where one bag of candy at the grocery store can easily cost $5, I can get him more candy in a better variety by buying it at Dollar Tree. 
6. Party Supplies
   Buying your table cloths, napkins, plates, and plastic utensils from here will save you so much money! Not to mention they have all of the supplies in basically every color. Pro tip: they also have helium balloons! 
7. Organization Accessories
   There are bins and containers galore here! I love to use them for storage or to keep things organized throughout the house. 

Basically, there is a ton of stuff you can get at Dollar Tree and it will save you some serious money. There are numerous things that would definitely cost you more than $1 at the grocery store or elsewhere, that are right there in Dollar Tree. If you have one around, I most certainly encourage you to check it out. 

Until next time,
K. Shep

Top 5 Favorite Pinterest Meals

Out of my five goals for 2015, #1 has most definitely been a challenge. Since we moved out here, I would say I cook an average of three or four meals a week. Which means sometimes we eat out three or more times a week. We realized how ridiculous this was, mostly because of how much money we were spending. So a few weeks ago, we decided to re-evaluate and eat in at least five or six days a week. This meant more cooking for me, so I did what any other girl would do-I hit Pinterest. Here are five meals I found on Pinterest that I have actually successfully made and were a hit!

The best part about all of these? They're pretty simple! If I can make them, anyone can. Connor's favorite is definitely the chili. We put it over elbow pasta and it is delicious. My favorite? It's a tie between the chicken burrito bowl and the ziti. Pro tip for the chicken burrito bowl: shred the chicken up before you toss it back in the crockpot. With the ziti, we use a Cajun sausage to spice it up! Both are so yummy! Fire up those crockpots or ovens and try one out! 

Until next time,

K. Shep

Hottest Band in the World

"You wanted the best, you got the best! The hottest band in the world-KISS!"

Last week, Connor and I went to see KISS perform down the street at the Broadmoor World Arena here in Colorado Springs. Connor is a pretty huge KISS fan, and I figured it would be a cool experience to say I've seen them live. They are kind of legendary, after all. If you have no idea who I'm talking about, KISS is America's #1 Gold Record Award-winning group of all time. They are in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Read up on some history here.

I learned a lot, and a ton of thoughts ran through my mind as I watched the show. Here is my collection of thoughts from that night (along with some sub-par pictures):

THE FANS:
"They are all probably feeling so nostalgic right now...like these are the songs they loved as teenagers or when they were in their 20's..."

"Is this what it's going to feel like when I eventually get to see the Backstreet Boys one day???"

"Shoot dude, everyone here is going wild! Forget it's a Monday night."

"I bet some people in here waited months or years to see KISS live."

"I can't even pretend that I could keep up with these fans..."

THE PERFORMANCE:
"Okay, those platform boots are super tall, like how are they running around in those?!?"

"They must have incredible leg muscles from wearing those things."

"How many times do you think they've tripped or fallen down on stage because of those things?"

"You think their legs are sore from wearing those night after night on tour?"

"I need some tips from them because I do not have that much grace even without platforms."

"Paul Stanley has the best pants for sure. I like his."

"Paul also has the best moves???? Like how is he doing that???"

"Alright, well I'm gonna go be Paul Stanley when I grow up."

"Gene is up on a platform suspended above the arena right now and just playing like it's no big deal. I would be terrified. Guess that's just me, though."

"This is very theatrical. Almost like Alica Cooper theatrical."

"Blood and fire???? Wow."

The fact that those guys are still up there doing this is pretty impressive. I don't think I could put on the show they do for almost 2 hours. It's cool that I get to say I've seen KISS live, but I think once might've been enough for me.

Until next time,
K.Shep

Goal #3

Back in January, I made a post about my goals for 2016. Goal #3 was to read at least five books. I'm proud to say that it's July and I've already read four books, and am working on a fifth. (The public library is a beautiful thing, y'all.) Two of those books are by Mindy Kaling. Unknowingly, I read them in the proper order. It was nice.

The first book, her first book, is Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns). I'm not really sure what made me want to read it. I watched The Office, but have never seen The Mindy Project or anything else Mindy has been in. Maybe because there was some hype around it? Either way, I was flying to Florida and wanted a book to read and the library on post had it. So, I went for it. Boy, am I glad I did!
This book is hilarious. It has some pretty adult content, but honestly it didn't take away from anything. It's a collection of essays about Mindy's life and her take on romance, Hollywood, and other things. Her humor is on point, but she also keeps it real and throws some thought provoking stuff in there. Nothing too heavy, but just some real talk. It's also only around 200 pages, so its a great weekend (or afternoon if you're ambitious) read!

I had no clue when I started reading her books, but her more recent book is Why Not Me? and it is also awesome. This is more a collection of essays about life in Hollywood, and how Mindy handles it. I was laughing a lot while reading this. She writes in a voice that is so easy to relate to, even though in no way am I a comedy genius like Kaling. It's also only about 200 pages, so its a great light read. 

These books were reads that I didn't know I needed. Honestly, I was bummed when they were over. I wanted more. Having not known much about Mindy before these books, I fell in love with reading about her life. If you're looking for a laugh, read these. If you're a twenty-something wanting some life advice, read this and maybe take it with a grain of salt. If you're looking for a good summer read, 10/10 would definitely recommend these.

As for the other two books I've read this year, they are Yes Please by Amy Poehler and Carry On by Rainbow Rowell. I probably won't write about them, but I did enjoy them.

Until next time,
K.Shep

July Bucket List

The last bucket list I made was for March. I'd say I nailed about 7 or 8 out of 10 of my items. I definitely unpacked every box and decorated the apartment. Our apartment isn't super decorated, but we might be moving on post so I'm hesitant to do much more. My last name is officially Shepard, as far as the government is concerned. I'd say about 85% of my information is actually changed. Running in this elevation is pretty easy finally. Connor and I even did a 10k and a 5k (he did the 10k, me the 5k). Wedding thank yous were started and finished and mailed out! As far as embracing turning 24, making new friends, keeping the old, and doing things out of my comfort zone; well I'm making progress. I forget I'm 24 a lot, like I totally had to use a calculator to figure out if I was 23 or 24 at least once. Whoops. I think I push myself out of my comfort zone more than I give myself credit for honestly. The fact that we still have been here less than 6 months usually warrants going out of my comfort zone at least once a week.

Fast forward a little bit and we're right on the edge of July (um, how?). Here's what I'm hoping to do this next month!

Keep an eye out for any and all adventures that could ensue this next month!

Until next time,
K.Shep

Since You've (I've) Been Gone

Okay, listen. I know I am the worst at this. Every few months I'm on fire...and then I completely stop blogging again. Maybe one day I'll figure out how to be more consistent with this. Until then, I'm here now.

The last blog I wrote was probably in March. Since then, a few things have happened. I officially have been working for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.  I'm a member of the promotions team, and it's been great to be back in baseball. While it's not a full time gig, I do make some money and I get to have fun. So, I'll take it. In May, I got to go back home and watch one of my best friends get married. It felt so good to be in The Sunshine State, even if it was only for a weekend.The Army sent Connor to Poland for most of June, but he's back. Ivy has grown quite a bit, and is still my favorite pain in the butt. Connor and I caught wind that we might be able to move onto post before the end of this year. Which would be awesome, but (as is practically everything with the Army) nothing is 100%.

Besides that we are just here living life. I am so glad it is summertime. Which means practically nothing when you're an adult, but it does mean warmer weather and being by the water. These things aren't quite the same in Colorado, but I will take what I can get.

So without further ado, I am going to try to type up some posts and get them out to you in July.
Oh and welcome to The Shep Diary because on (most) legal paper work I am officially Kaitlyn Shepard so we had to switch things up a little bit!

Until next time,
K.Shep

Garden of the Gods

If you read my post about things I was excited to explore out here in Colorado, then you know that I couldn't wait to check out some of the scenery! On my list of parks I couldn't wait to see was Garden of the Gods, a National Natural Landmark that's located right here in Colorado Springs. During my Newcomer's Orientation, our instructor drove us through the park. After that I couldn't wait to go back and take Connor along because I knew he'd love it too! So last Sunday, we went out there and even took Ivy with us!

Garden of the Gods is a collection of red rock formations that occupies 1334.64 acres of land. There are paved and unpaved hiking paths that surround the incredible sandstone formations and provide an awesome view of Pikes Peak.  The Garden even has a cool history. The park was given to the city in 1909 by the children of Charles Elliot Perkins. He wanted the park to kept forever open and free to the public. Coolest thing? You can even rock climb some of the formations, as long as you have the right permits.

I tried to take a ton of pictures to capture how cool Garden of the Gods is, but it's easily 100 times more beautiful than what I shot.

We will definitely be going back and doing some more exploring out there. If you ever find yourself in the Springs, this is something you cannot miss! What are some of your favorite natural landmarks?

Until next time,
Brandt