Hello Again!

I've had the sudden urge to really get back into the swing of blogging! Naturally, just a few weeks before the wedding! I can't help it though, I've missed you all :) As a way to ease back in, I'll kick this off with a Currently List. -------  Currently I am... Listening...to the usual office noises. Typing, printing, other people's computers dinging REALLY LOUDLY with each email that comes in. Eating...grilled chicken salad. Yum! Drinking...Nothing. I've had too much coffee already today. Wearing...A new dress! I went shopping last weekend (while in Chicago--a whole other post!), and I've managed to wear all of my new clothes in less than a week. Feeling...Unsure. About nothing in particular, and at the same time, everything. Wanting...The work day to be over with so I can get to the hair salon. Today is wedding hair trial day!! Thinking...About this weekend. It should be a fun one! And about whether or not I should do the whole garter-at-our-wedding-reception-thing. Opinion? Enjoying...The view from my desk. So happy that it's sunny today! Thankful For...Everything! The special people in my life. Friendships that are important. Family who is always there no matter what. ------- What are you currently?

If I Could Be Three Things...

As I sit here at lunch, I'm having a moment.....let's call it [Lunchtime Wisdom], shall we?
I've decided that if I could only be three things, I hope that I could be these:
thankful, courageous, and patient.

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What would you pick as your three?

P.s. These two things are always good to remember as well. Be Silly. It really counts..

Weekend Recap ~ Birthday Celebration!

Happy (late) Monday! What a weekend this past one was! Sometimes it's easier to start the work week when I've had a great weekend....that wasn't the case this week. Birthday celebrations, Cardinal football, friends, family and lots of sweets made this past weekend AMAZING and it was very hard to get back into work mode today.

The celebration started on Thursday night when I got home from work to find a yummy surprise...cute and delicious decorated sugar cookies! Andrea ordered them (and Ryan hand delivered!) from a cute shop here in Murfreesboto--The Painted Cookie. 

 I used up some vacation time on Friday and skipped work as a birthday present to myself. I had plenty of time to run errands, pack goodies (drinks, food, grilling supplies, and our cardinal gear), and get excited about seeing my favorite people! After Ryan got home we packed up, but not before he gave me my birthday present! He made a frame out of some salvaged red barn wood that a friend of his grabbed for him a few months back. We put a great print in it that we got from a festival a while back. I am in love and can't wait to hang it in our living room (which makes me want new furniture even more...but that's a whole different post!).

 After that we headed to Nashville to spend the night there so the drive up to Louisville on Saturday would be easier (since we were making the trek at 7 am!). We went to football game #1 of the weekend...Father Ryan vs MBA. It wasn't fun seeing FR lose, but it was great getting to see a few friends and enjoy the first really chilly evening of the season.

We made our way north bright and early Saturday morning. Tailgating started before 11 and didn't stop until we found our way to stadium for the 3:30 kickoff. The weather was PERFECT and the company was even better :) Having a chance to catch up with all of my favorite Louisville friends and some other long time friends was a great birthday present in and of itself. Getting to see the Cards lose play was the reason for the trip and even though they didn't get the W, it was a great birthday present none the less (Thanks so much Ryan!!).

 

My drink of choice....a new concoction....Strawberry Crush mixed with UV Cake flavored vodka. Tastes like a strawberry cupcake! Mmmmm!

Saturday evening was spent recooperating and was very low key. Sunday we got to enjoy Lynn's Paradise Cafe and their world famous food.

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It was great to have family and friends together for a meal...I miss doing it and wish we could more often! 

 Sunday evening was spent in Nashville celebrating with Ryan's family. A special and yummy dinner, chocolate cheesecake dessert and an awesome new Canon sized camera bag later we were back home and settling down.



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I can't believe how fortunate I am to have some many great people in my life. As much as I wish they weren't all spread out between two states, it helps to keep things interesting on weekends like this past one. I feel so loved after this weekend....especially after certain people put up with certain smash crazy moments :) Thanks for a great weekend and for the great memories!!



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Inspiration Friday

Happy Friday all! Today I started off on the wrong foot and I've been feeling a little down since arriving to work (I spilled my coffee, shrunk my new pants, and the people I work with seem to have woken up on the wrong side of the bed). Needless to say, I need a little inspiration to get through the day.

One of the best things about the blog world is that you can share your story, right? I was taking a little time to scroll through some blogs that I keep up with, just to take my mind off of things for a short time, when I came across Ben and Katie's blog. I've been reading their posts for a few months and each time I bring their page up my heart sinks a little. It's a terribly sad yet inspirational story. Check out Ben & Katie's Story and Ben & Katie's Blog. Be careful, you might need a tissue the first go around.

Their story helps me to overlook my bad moments and to see the bigger picture. I try not to get caught up in little everyday issues, but sometimes I just can't help it. Today (at least) I will try to be different. Thank you, Ben and Katie for the inspiration and the reminder to look up and take notice of the good GREAT parts of my life/day! Here's to Ben & Kaite and their journey!

P.s. Stop by and offer words of encouragement :)

Don't forget to smile, enjoy your day, and worry a little less!



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