Another year.

I'm officially another year older today.

25.

As of today, I am embarking on my 26th year.

That sounds odd to me.

Most say "30" is the "big" one...I feel it today.

That weird feeling.

The, "Ehh", shoulder shrug feeling.

At 25, I feel like I've seen so much.

Yet, there are still boo coos to see, boo coos to do.

I am grateful.

For my health.

My ticker is still ticking, even though there was a slight bump in the road.

My husband, you chose me.

My family, you love me because you have to and you can't really get rid of me.

My friends, you love me even though you can get rid of me.

I have a home.

I have a job.

I have peace of mind.

I am grateful.
I am blessed.
Thanks for all the birthday love...and it's only 9 o'clock in the morning!

Thanks to everyone who has helped keep my 25th year interesting.

Thanks to everyone who I know will make another year amazing!

Until next time...



Hap Hap Happy Birthday to my Love!

Three decades.

Treinta anos.

3 x 10.....

30.

30 years.

I can't believe it.

Would never guess it.

But my Love is celebrating his 30th birthday today!

The BIG 30....here's to you SWL.

You're my man.

The Man.

Amazing.

XOXO

Hope your day is perfect!

Happy Birthday my Darling!

Love,

On the verge...

Spring, warmth, sunny days, green grass, flowers, longer days...it's all on the verge of showing it's lovely face around these parts. And there's my proof....

I apologize for being MIA the past couple weeks, but that's just it...I've been "in action". Lots of progress on the buffet, family visits, birthdays, on-going Spring cleaning, new workout routine... Hope the subtle changes in the weather and days have been inspiring to you as well. More to come!

Until next time...

I'm ready, I'm ready, IIIIII'mmmm ready...

...for warmer days! This week is spoiling me already. The slightest hint that Spring is really just around the corner and possibly ready to settle in has me dying for flip flop weather, shorts and tank tops, weekends spent outside in the sun, and the beach...oh, the beach. I love the beach. I wish I were on the beach now, toes in the warm sand, shades on, and book in hand. Lazy and loving it. Ahhh....(imagine the part in a show where the screen starts to get squiggly and the picture fades into a new and better location...for me it's a white beach, sparkling ocean, and warm breezes....)

(mmm...shall we say here?)

(or here?...yes, please!)

This year, my family is on top of the vacation game. My sister-in-law, AY (no, her name is not Ay...those are her initials. Although, if that were her name I imagine there would be a lot of pirate references...."Ayyyyyyy, matey!") um....anyway, she did an awesome job of making everyone come to a decision and nail down a place for our summer beach getaway. This year we are trying something a little different and heading to Holden Beach. I am excited for the switch up of scenery from the usual Myrtle Beach. Not that I don't love Myrtle....but it seems everyone and their brother does as well. Sometimes it's nice to be one of only a few on the beach...actually, it's nice all the time. Myrtle used to be a lot more like that, but it has become quite the hot spot over the past few years. And since we are a big group, therefore requiring a good amount of space, it only made since to try something new for a change. Have any of you ever been to Holden?? Any tips on places to eat, go, see??

Our beach trip is still a ways off though and I'm afraid the second I let myself believe that this slight warmth is here to stay it will pack itself up and head right back out the door it walked it beautiful self in. So, for now, I won't be fooled. Just know that I love you warm weather and can't wait to spend as much of my time as possible enjoying you when you are here for good.

Until next time....

Oh Saturday...

Ugh, have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be swirling around your brain and nothing seems to stick? That's me today. I have projects to get done, cleaning that could stand to happen, exercising, laundry, this, that and the other.... But all I can muster up the energy to do is sit on the couch and stare at the television, then computer, then television, then...you get the point. I did play a round of Qwirkle (current favorite game, FYI) with the hubs though, that counts for something, right?

Maybe it's the grey, rainy day. Maybe its the chilly weather. Maybe I just needed to take it easy for a day. Whatever it is, that is definitely what I am doing, taking it easy. Hanging at home with the hubs and the pup. And even though I could be checking things off a list that is probably lost somewhere in all the mess, I'm enjoying myself too much doing nothing to get up and put forth any effort. Hmph. :0)

I hope this weekend has brought some of the same relaxation to you and yours. Here's to Saturday. Ahhh, how I love you.

Until next time...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you are moving through the days, sun up - sun down, get up - go to sleep, everything is happening just as it should so you aren't really paying attention to what day it is? This week, that is me. Chugging along, making lists - checking them off, heading to work - filling in my timesheet and heading home.... I was just fine. Then the week decided to jump up and slap me right in the face as if I weren't paying enough attention to it. All day I've been thinking it was Friday...FRIDAY! Until, just now, while chatting with some friends I realized I still have half a day until I get to be excited about Friday! Hmmmph...total devastation.

I think this feeling really encompasses my entire Fall season thus far. I can't believe we are half way through the month of October, I can't believe Halloween is knocking at my door and I haven't even finished putting out all of out Fall/Halloween decorations (not to mention I haven't pulled together my costume yet?), I can't believe the family is already trying to make plans for Thanksgiving...and then Christmas?! I can't believe I have already started shopping for Christmas. Who does that? Now?

I feel like I have to plan ahead, but I want to slow down. When I take the time to sit and enjoy doing nothing, I feel guilty and 10 things come to mind that I could/should be doing. I have a planner in my purse, a ginormous planner stuck to the fridge, my blackberry calendar is full, there are post-its in every place imaginable as reminders for things I have to or might want to do...WHAT THE HECK? I've got all the supplies to be organized and yet I feel as if I am being swallowed by the "tools" that I have in place.

This is what I feel like now...

This is where I want to be...
Ahhh....doesn't that just make you feel good...

I need tips, real hard life tips for getting, being, and staying organized. We'll see where this goes...but over the next couple weeks (or months, it might take me the rest of the year to really get in a groove) I'm going to read up, listen up, and search out ways to live an organized life. I'll share what I find helpful and will be more than happy to take hints that might lead me in the direction I am so desperately seeking...so please, comment away!