Rumor has it.............

......I have been M.I.A.

In order to prove how extremely sorry I am, I have included this video for your viewing pleasure. 

Enjoy :)

Quote of the Day:

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Find time to be truly happy. It is mandatory!

The Feeling

Do you ever get the feeling that you are so lucky to be alive?

The feeling of pure exhilaration; pure gratitude for the life that you have.

Even though things aren't perfect.

Even though you still do not have a job.

Even though you are stressed when you think about the future.

You have a day, a moment where you get "the feeling".

I can only describe this feeling as Heaven on Earth.

Symptoms include:

1. Constant smiles

2. Contentment

3. Lots of laughs

4. A desire to be better...to do better

5. Being utterly exhausted at the end of the day

I love moments where I can feel and experience all the beauty that this world has to offer us.

Moments spent sleeping in.

Moments spent eating a yummy meal with amazing friends.

Moments spent learning something new (in this case, going to the driving range on a gorgeous day)

Moments spent just being outside without a deadline...without a watch.

As you all know, I like to keep a gratitude journal. 

It helps me gain perspective and it helps me to remember that everyday has the potential to be amazing.

Today, I am grateful for sunshine.

I am grateful for music, the smell of banana bread currently baking in the oven, and friends that know my faults...and love me anyways.

I am grateful for possibilities.

I am grateful for how unpredictable life is. For the chance to evolve and to grow.

I am grateful for the person I am: A person that loves people and who desperately wants to make a difference in this world.

I am grateful for a Heavenly Father that loves me and trusts me, even though many times, I am just winging it.

I am grateful for my family and for the unconditional love they have for me.

I am excited for my future and for the challenges and adventures that it will bring.

I'm sorry if this post is too "unicorns and rainbows".....but I am just so happy!

Quote of the Day:

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Let's face it, if Dr. Seuss said it....it is true!


What are you grateful for today?

10 things that make me happy

1. The color yellow

-Sunshine, lemonade, daisies...many of my favorite things are yellow. This color never fails to put me in a happier mood.

2. Babies

-My friends can attest to the fact that I am baby-hungry. So baby-hungry in fact, that thoughts of kidnapping getting married and having my own bundle-of-joy, occur after seeing cute babies. True story.

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3. Chocolate

-Need I say more? Didn't think so.

4. Baking

-There is nothing like baking something delicious, even if your pale, flour-streaked face afterwards, reminds you of Edward Cullen.

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Blue-steel face included.

5. A break from school

-Can I get an AMEN?! But seriously, this semester has been rough! Here's hoping that I dominate this next one. fingers crossed....toes too.

6. Being home and having a momma to take care of me

-This twenty-going-on-twenty-one-years-young girl will always feel like a little girl upon arrival at home. There is something about a long absence that makes one's mother want to spoil them....not that I'm complaining :)

7. My DSLR camera (nickname pending)

-I have so much to learn, but I am already having tons of fun experimenting with this little wonder. Modern technology is amazing folks!

8. Painted fingernails and toesies

-Red, plum, blue...you name it! Painted nails instantly make me feel prettier and more polished (no pun intended). 

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9. Soft leggings

-I have been living in them for the past two weeks and they are amazinggggg! I can now see why people wear them as pants...but let me reiterate...LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS! 

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Major fashion no-no peeps.

10. Rainy days

-Now, you may be scratching your head thinking,"umm didn't you just say you love yellow because of sunshine?" and while you are correct...I LOVE rainy days! I feel that I would love living in Washington..the cozy atmosphere just seems like it would scream romance...and romance is my most favorite thing in the world!

Quote of the Day:

We make our own happiness.....so, what is on your happy list?