Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Colorado

Picture post of Colorado-
It was beautiful. The Aspens were changing and truly it was perfect weather!

















And at the end I realized - we took ZERO pictures together - at least I know his grandfather has a few! :)

Big Bend picture post


Over labor day I mentioned that B and I went to Big Bend - but I never had the time to post some photos so here goes...




Friends of ours- scouting a trail I think...


Our campsite


The mercury mine


The mountains


The cactus were in full bloom!

One of the trails

The tunnel - I just loved this!

Blogging Break

I have been somewhat lazy in my blogging...for lots of reasons - I am super busy in my "real" life that I haven't had time to document it in my blog.

B and I were in Colorado last week for a trip with his grandfather. It was so much fun - and truly I needed it.

I will be back on a more continally basis shortly - with a lot of updates about my life - but for now I just have to learn patience. It is hard on me. The past few months have been taxing on me as a whole. I just need to BREATHE. :)

Friday, September 24, 2010

Friday Favorite

Today's Friday Favorite is....

Favorite Movie...

MY all time hands down favorite movie is

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY.


What is yours?

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Top 2 Tuesday



Top 2 Favorite hair products:


1. Brazilian Blowout Shampoo

2. Brazilian Blowout Conditioner





Every since I got the Brazillian Blowout about 2 months ago those are the only 2 products I use in my unruly curly, frizzy hair...ever since I got the Brazillizn Blowout I have had fantastic, shiny, non frizzy amazing hair. What used t be an hour of getting my hair to do what I want...it is now literally 10 minutes.

I LOVE IT.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Fill in the Blank Friday



When I get a day to myself I like to...Read. ALL DAY.

High school was... fun and I enjoyed it...but I love my life more now. I feel sorry for those who look at high school as one of the best times in their lives....there is soooooooo much more out there!

A little dream I have is... to travel to Australia. I know to some this is a BIG dream, but for me it's a little dream as I love to travel and I know I will somehow manage to do this, even if it means no shopping for a year!

A big dream I have is... finding the right person to be married to forever. I say this is a big dream because with 65% of marriages ending in divorce, I would like to NOT be a statistic, thank you very much.

If I could drive any car my pick would be... the car I have right now. I love it.

A time I felt truly beautiful was... I don't know. I always feel a little pretty in someway. I guess the last time I felt overwhelmingly beautiful was a while ago...hmm...

Tomorrow I will... watch the Longhorns, sleep in, drink coffee and read. :)

Friday Favorites...a twist


Friday Favorite:

This weeks isn't anything you can "buy" but because Football Season has begun I couldn't go any farther without saying that my Friday Favorite is....

THE UT LONGHORNS!!!!


Hook 'Em Horns! We play Tech on Saturday...I'll be cheering on my boys!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

40!

So I just saw my Follower count and I am astonished! I cannot believe I am at 40 followers! Just wanted to say hi to all of you "readers". I hope in some way this blog brings you joy, happiness and whatever else may be. I love having a "history" of my life and I love the blogging community :)

Hope y'all have an amazing day!

Memories and hopes

I for the first time in a long time have "writers/bloggers block"

I started this blog as a way for me to look back on my life and see how I have changed. I've always had a diary/journal and when I left for college I started a blog. This is probably my 5th blog and so far it has proven to be helpful to show me how much I have grown.

I love to look back on my life and "remember" and I love to look forward and "hope".

I remember the following:
  •  I felt when I started law school - I was excited and knew this was what I wanted to do with my life, I was in a new state and loving life.
  • The way I felt when I decided I no longer wanted to be an attorney - it took a lot of soul searching that summer and I realized that I was so incredibly unhappy- and yet I loved Chicago- all of it!
  • The way I felt when I was "alone" again (it was difficult and yet a blessing more of a blessing than I could ever have hoped for)  
  •  Starting a business with my Dad and becoming closer to my family. I am so incredibly blessed to have the family I have - and sometimes when I meet people that aren't as fortunate to come from such a loving family I wonder "how do they do it?" because my family gives me strength when I don't have, love when I am not feeling it and happiness always.
 All of those happened within 1.5 years.  It was a rough, tough 1.5 years. I would say the toughest in my entire life. I am glad it is behind me because I have such a bright amazing future. I love my life.

Truly one day I said to myself "I have one life so I might as well love it and be happy every single day - so I am."  It is amazing what that statement did to my life.

I am hopeful for the following:
  • To find another career path - while working with my father has been amazing and wonderful and everything that I could have ever wanted, it is time to move forward in my career.
  • To find an amazing apartment within the loop and near where I want to be - I have an area in the city that I have always wanted to live in, and now seems like the perfect time to be doing that
  • To stay happily in love with B - There aren't any problems or anything that is making me think this won't happen, I just want this to stay how it is. I have never had a relationship with zero "issues", nor a relationship without major drama/fighting. I truly have a sincere smile on my face and my heart when I think of us. I am truly grateful for this love.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Top Two Tuesday on a Monday

Top 2 things I want to accomplish this year:


1. A new job/career path: This is something I haven't talked about recently, but I will soon. I am very happy with my decisions and later on I will have an entire post dedicated to this.


2. Move to a new place in the city. The house I live in (that my parents own) is on the market. Once it is sold, I am moving into town and I cannot wait. I am ready for a new adventure- I just can't believe so much has changed in the past year and a half. I am ready to downsize- get rid of the things I don't just absolutely love. I am not really a "things oriented" kind of person so this is somewhat easy for me.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Big Bend

I've been MIA -

This past labor day weekend B and I were in Big Bend - it was an amazing wonderful trip. I loved it. Isn't it beautiful?

This past week I have been sick sick sick...

so I'm MIA until next week.