LOL With Courtney Kennedy

October 1, 2013 ~ Sophie ~ 2 Comments

This month of October’s inspiring LOL Guest is Courtney. She has been a major inspiration to me when it comes to crafting and DIYing. She is soo good at everything she does and today we are honored to take a look at what Living out Loud means to her.

Courtney Kennedy
Etsy Shop Owner (Shop Always Rooney)
I like loose-leaf tea, star wars, creating with my hands, golfing, rock climbing and taking Sunday naps. I don’t like tomatoes, the color pink, anything pumpkin (except carving!), or writing with anything other than a G-2 .07 pen.
Living Out Loud to me is understanding why you were created and knowing it was for a purpose. To wake up each day recognizing that purpose and doing what you can to change something that day.
I’m in a life changing moment right now that made me reevaluate how I’m living: I realized I didn’t want the average 9-5 job, and I wasn’t passionate about going to school so I realized it was possible to start living my dreams now instead of later as I listen to God and follow Him daily.
People who really understand their talents and focus on those things instead of trying to do everything inspire me.
It is a daily choice to Live Out Loud, it isn’t going to change in and instant. You have to be intentional about your actions and passionate about what you do. People follow passion, so don’t settle for anything you aren’t passionate about.
If you have a dream, take steps toward the dream. Don’t think that it is a big leap away or you have to have some big miracle for it to happen. If you work hard and take steps toward the goal, you’ll arrive sooner or later!

Thanks Courtney for sharing with Rare Beauty Readers.

Find more of Courtney on her blog : Always Rooney and her shop: Shop Always Rooney

Creamy Bean soup

September 27, 2013November 25, 2014 ~ Sophie ~ 1 Comment

It’s been raining a lot lately and I find myself taking more soupy food than before. So a radical thought came to my mind and I was like ‘why not blend beans and have bean soup?!’ and so the ideas was born. Be warned that this soup is extremely thick and rich.

2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 garlic clove chopped
1 small onion chopped
1 small tomato chopped
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp ginger powder
1/2 medium capsicum chopped
1 small carrot chopped
2 C. beans cooked and drained
A pinch of pepper (optional)
1 small potato chopped, boiled and drained
1C. warm water

Directions

In a pot, combine the first five ingredients and sauté for two minutes. Add the next three ingredients. Stir for another two minutes. Add the beans and pepper and continue stirring for another two minutes. Now add 1/2 C water and let simmer for ten minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove from fire and let cool for at least five minutes. In a blender or food processor, Combine the boiled and chopped potato with the beans. Add the remaining 1/2 C of water(you may want to add more water till you achieve your desired consistency). Return the soup on low fire and let simmer for another five minutes.