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Thursday morning I woke up annoyed, sad, sleepy….I wanted more than anything to go back to sleep, but something tugged me out of bed. It’s so easy to focus on all the hiccups in our lives, it’s so easy to make yourself unhappy, but “it’s a moral obligation to be happy.” So, today I texted […]

It was my sister’s wedding day. We giggled, laughed, nearly cried, danced, had some bubbly, and embraced the moments we had with each other. I am thankful for the group of sisters I have. Beautiful, caring, inspiring, loving, expressive, intentional, bold, and they are MY sisters. I will forever cherish you all, cherish this day, and […]

Finally at the airport getting ready to board!!! On the drive here, my nephew asked if everything was okay because I looked upset. Other than me wanting to ugly cry, everything was fine. Two things….I’m a restroom hogger, and it took me over fifteen minutes to get this face looking fresh. Secondly, I knew my […]

Nine years ago, I believed I met the love of my life. My best friend in many ways, which I did not realize until years later. When I was faced with adversities, not a muscle in him flinched. He woke up right along with me every morning, drove me to work, and watched me study […]

Dear time, You are a constant reminder of how much closer we are to a new beginning. 1. My best friend of sixteen years is now moving to Denver. Our love for Law and Order, pizza, and wine will be shared in two different states; I’m happy and sad in many ways. 2. My sisters, […]

Last month, I asked for more meaningful experiences and to live in the present. Four weeks of meaningful experiences….late night chats, blue bell ice cream, bar hoping, dancing, ice skating and Frankie. For a second, I was forced to remember the days I felt powerless and wanted to give up, but I stopped myself. I […]

Yes to late nights, yes to sleepless nights, yes to more work, yes to some days off….I’ve become the girl version of Jim Carrey in “Yes Man.” There’s that one part of me that wants to decline any offer of fun, and instead, snuggle in  between my Egyptian cotton sheets. January you kicked my butt, […]

Life’s too short, sooooooooo   Manicures are scheduled in my calendar. Ice skating might be a new thing. I’m saying yes to a 20 hour road trip through Tennessee. I say yes to stalking my best friend’s new crush. I enjoy reading on the hill. Most importantly, I value my family. Twenty-four Modelos later and […]

Some days I feel like rushing home and binging on a bag of Doritos. Because of days like that, I learned some valuable lessons this year that I will carry on next year. I want to share what I have practiced to be happier. 1. Cry out loud. 2. Smile at myself. 3. Help someone […]

“Thank God for photography, and the photographer who decided it was worth taking a picture. A picture of such a simple accomplishment of gathering.” Whether you have turkey and stuffing or decided to change the menu, like us (ribs and sausage), the importance of it all is that you are gathering with people you love. […]