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Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts

If you...

8.28.2010


This stopped me in my tracks today.
i hope it will brighten your perspective.
As it did mine.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Be Happy.

2.19.2010

Seriously. It works.
Happy Friday.

Did I forget about love!?!

2.09.2010

Is it possible to forget that you are in love? Im not sure. But, for the last few weeks, I have been feeling like that is the only possible explanation for all of this. Its like, for a few moments, I had my eyes closed. Like I didnt see him or something. Because now, every time I look at him, I melt. My breath escapes me and I lose it just a little bit. I have always known that I am one of the luckiest girls in the world, to have fallen in love with my best friend. I have had little butterflies this whole time. But what is it, now, that completely overwhelms me every time I hear his voice or see his smile. Every kiss is like the first, again. It all feels so much more intense. Everyday I wake up in awe that this is my life. I am so lucky. I am so in love.

Be Happy!!!

2.03.2010



Define Happiness
What is your definition of a happy life? Are you living it? Think carefully about this because your definition of happiness will influence every other significant decision in your life. For example, if you think happiness is outside you, you will make happiness into a search, a catch or a reward that you must earn. If, however, you know happiness is inside you, then happiness becomes a compass, a teacher and an enabler that helps you to live your best life.
Accept Happiness
Without self-acceptance, you will limit and block how much happiness, prosperity, love and success you will enjoy. The miracle of self-acceptance is that if you are willing to accept that happiness already exists in you, you will begin to experience more happiness around you. The law of acceptance is what activates the law of attraction. Being willing to accept yourself is the first step to bringing out the best in yourself.
Follow Your Joy
There is a world of difference between searching for happiness and following your joy. Following your joy is about listening to your heart's desires, noticing what truly inspires you and recognizing your soul's purpose. A good starting point is to reflect on the question "When am I at my happiest?" People who follow their joy discover a depth of talent and creativity that inspires us all.
Choose Happiness
Some people chase happiness while other people choose happiness. It all depends how much time you want to save. Try to find the place in your mind where you have already decided how good today will be, how good this year will be, how good your life will be. Are you happy with your decision? Set a positive intention right now to let today be even more enjoyable than you thought it was going to be.
Free Happiness
A lot of happiness is overlooked because it doesn't cost anything. If you think money will buy you happiness, you will go shopping for the rest of your life and never be completely satisfied. Money can't buy you happiness, because happiness is not an "it." To enjoy some free happiness, make a list of everything in your life that costs no money and is totally priceless, like laughter, friendship, meditation, air, kindness and the stars at night.
Love Someone
To be happy, all you have to do is be the most loving person you can be. People who give their best time, energy and attention to their most important relationships experience more happiness. All too often, our most important relationships have to compete with our chronic busyness, and the busyness often wins. Stop the busyness and think about who you would like to spend more time with, acknowledge more and have more fun with.
Forgive Now Sometimes, in order to be happy now, you have to be willing to give up all hope for a better past. Everyone knows what it is like to experience a grievance, a disappointment, a wound or a betrayal. Living happily ever after starts with forgiveness. You can't keep carrying a grievance and hope to be happy. Similarly, you can't be a victim and be happy. Practicing forgiveness is what releases you from the past and changes your future. Happiness is a gift you give yourself because it sets you free.
Vocal Gratitude
Say out loud three things you are grateful for. Do this right now, before you go on reading this. Gratitude is often referred to as the shortest shortcut to happiness. The more grateful you are, the happier you will feel. Also, it is impossible to be grateful and depressed. Gratitude with a capital "G" is a deep spiritual realization that you are created perfectly and that everything you have ever wanted—love, joy, peace—is already yours.
Beware Martyrdom
A martyr believes he has to sacrifice himself and happiness in order to enjoy the good things in life. When you try to play the martyr, you lose and so does everyone else. In particular, what you give becomes more and more conditional, full of hidden emotional invoices that must be returned within 28 days, hours, minutes, seconds. Stop neglecting yourself. Be kind to yourself. Life always gets better when you treat yourself better.
Be Present
Living in the "not now" is a chief cause of unhappiness. The strain of being not present in your own life is simply too great. When you miss out on the present, you miss out on so much. No now; no life. In the English language, the word "present" has three distinct meanings: "here", "now" and "a gift." The more present you are in each moment, the more happiness you will find. Happiness is where you are.
( Dr. Holden)



I am...

1.09.2010




I am feeling really good lately. Its a nice change having all of the happy and uplifting thoughts flood my mind. They are all coming so quickly and in massive groups, its slightly overwhelming. But wonderful, so wonderful. So much is changing, my days, my thoughts, my reactions. I couldnt be happier about it all.


I am reading like crazy. I have piles of books, new and old, that I cant wait to dive into. And, I am actually enjoying working out. Crazy huh? Dance is great, and always so much fun! I took my very first spin class and, oh my god, it was intense. I literally thought I was going to die.  But afterwards, I felt amazing. And Im doing stuff again, just getting out and doing stuff, just to do stuff. 


I am learning Italian! AH! I am so excited I might just pee myself. I have always wanted to learn Italian, I mean I am Italian after all. But Ive always heard people tell me to take something more practical. So I did, I learned Spanish in high school, and dont get me wrong, I loved it. I would still like to continue to learn more. But Italian...its in me. It has always had this seductive quality about it, luring me in. I want to speak Italian, I need to speak Italian. I am going to speak Italian!


I am content. I like where I am at right now. Yes, I need to keep working hard on my goals and dreams, I know. I am no where near where I would like to be, but for now, right now, I feel content. I feel happy. I feel that I am doing good things for myself. And I dont think it gets any better than that.


How are you? 
Are you happy/content, 
or still working to get there?

100 Followers!!!

11.20.2009

well 101 now...


I wanted to make a thank you post if and when I ever got 100 followers, well, I looked up and now I have 101! I am so excited! I love all of my "regulars" that follow along and read all of my junk. I adore the comments, they are always so sweet and encouraging. I really dont know how long I would keep this up if it werent for all of my lovely followers! 

I dont know why ya do it...

But thanks so much!!!


Inspired...

Tips for a better LIFE...

11.08.2009





1. Don’t say yeswhen you mean “no.” It’ll make you resentful. Say what you mean and mean what you say.


2. When driving, if someone wants to get in front of you, let him in front of you. And do it with a smile. It’ll make his day better, and it’ll make you feel good. You just changed the world.


3. Try to make a gratitude list each day. Include big things and little things. Invite your friends to make their own lists; you can all email one another each day, sharing your gratitude.



4. Don’t be a problem solver when a friend just wants you to be a listener.


5. Call your parents or grandparents. Sometimes, a five-minute phone call is all they need to feel loved.


6. Be a good neighbor: Be considerate inside and outside your home/apartment so your noise doesn’t bother those around you. That includes opening and closing your front door quietly.



7. Pee in the shower. If we each did this once a day, it would save an enormous amount of water and toilet paper (trees).


8. Write a “fan letter.” Tell someone you know, or someone you’ve never met, why you admire him or her. You’ll make someone’s day.


9. Curb your jealousy. Be happy for others.


10. Be willing to be wrong. If someone has a grievance with you, really try to see her point of view. If called for, apologize. It’s hard to do, but it feels really good and makes life so much easier.



11. If you are in a room with someone you don’t know, introduce yourself right away. It takes away the social discomfort immediately.



12. Pick a cause close to your heart, and get involved. You don’t have to quit your job and dive in headfirst. Just get involved on some level and do what you can when you can. Go slightly beyond your comfort zone but don’t overextend yourself.



13. Be a good friend to your friends. Tell them what’s good about them, that you appreciate them, and make the effort to spend time with them.



14. Go vegetarian. Animals raised and slaughtered for food suffer immeasurably. Visit GoVeg.com for a free vegetarian starter kit.


15. Do your best to think good thoughts. They affect your health, happiness, and the people around you.


16. Do something frivolous for someone you love. (It doesn’t have to be extravagant.) It feels so good to do nice things for other people, it’s almost selfish!


17. Practice accepting compliments. The person complimenting you is giving you a gift. Receive it graciously, even if it is difficult.


18. Be generous with your compliments. Don’t blow smoke up anyone’s ass. Just say nice things when they occur to you.



19. Forgive those who have wronged you. Holding onto anger and resentment poisons your body and your life. There are no benefits in staying mad. Let go. It’s okay.


20. Forgive yourself. It’s okay to be imperfect and to have made mistakes. Try to do better, that’s all.




Tips for a better life by Rory Freedman

Awesome Day 24: Big Boy Bryce!

11.04.2009



Today was Bryce Lynden Rosati-Boggs 1st birthday party. I cannot believe that my little "nephew" is a year old now! He is such a light! He is so smart and insanely coordinated. He spent his entire party throwing, catching, and chasing his ball. He is so loved its ridiculous. I love this little dude so much and I am so proud of his parents (two of my best friends) and how well they have raised this little guy so far. I just cant believe it has already been a year since I spent 24 hours by his brave mothers side as he was born. Happy Birthday Bryce! You are so loved!

Awesome Day 21: Beach Bliss

10.23.2009



I dont think I am going to be able to express just how wonderful (and awesome) today was. It started off normal enough, wake up, get dressed/ready, drink coffee with the boyfriend, walk to car, kiss the boyfriend goodbye, drive to work. Pretty standard. However, I just had this feeling it was gonna be a good day, I even tweeted about it! So Ive been at work for about 45 and I get a call from my boss letting me know I would be off work at noon...Awesome!!! I was so happy. I called the boyfriend and told him and he, being so awesome and clever, suggested we take a drive to the beach! Awesome! So a few hours later we are in his car and on our way to the water!

The best part of the drive was when the boyfriend suddenly turned off the road and into the Dairy Queen parking lot. See, I have been complaining a bit lately. About this whole pumpkin thing. Every where I turn some one is drinking a pumpkin spiced this or eating a pumpkin spiced that. I have completely missed the pumpkin train and for days I have been moaning and groaning about it. Seriously, all I am hearing these days are wonderful pumpkin spiced stories. I have been jealous and I think the boyfriend may have just wanted to shut me up because he bough me the most delicious pumpkin blizzard! It was unreal, and now I understand exactly what all this pumpkin fuss is about. I have officially boarded the pumpkin train, and I am never getting off!


We made it to the beach, even though, I, of course, fell asleep for the very last bit of the drive (its a rarity when I stay awake for an entire car trip). It was so pretty there. We walked pretty far down the beach until we found the perfect spot of sand nestled between some tall and flowing grass. There is something so beautiful about the beach in the fall. All of the colors blend together creating a soft scene of serenity. We laid on a blanket and kept each other warm. We sat and people watched, saying entirely inappropriate things. I finally bought new batteries for my film SLR and it was so much fun shooting film again. I dont know what it is but something about the beach just screams black and white film to me. But the best part was our conversation. We  always have amazing conversations, he really is my best friend and talking is one of the things we do best. But something about today was just special. We got it all out there, we each talked and listened and it was wonderful. The entire time, we just talked. And it continued for the entire car ride home too. Im just lucky I guess. To have someone so amazing to talk with everyday. Its much harder to come by than some might think. And I am just one of the lucky few!






When we got home, it was time to hang! We finally joined our friends for the awesome thursday night ritual! Go to Taylor and JonMon's apartment to watch The Office, Always Sunny and DVRed episodes of Fantasy Factory and Nitro Circus (while drinking PBR). The Gang tonight included: Taylor, JonMon, Kait, Jessi, Griz, Steven, Adumb, the boyfriend and me! It was so fun and so awesome.



Kitten


(Jon)Montana


The BF

Kait & Jessi

TayBayBay

These...are my people.
well, some of them.



Oh, and for you fellow Summer Heights High Fans...
Puck You Miss!


Awesome 17: Family Day!

10.21.2009



So Saturday after the audition the boyfriend and I took an impromptu trip to Eugene (my hometown). His brother had come into town from San Francisco last minute and my parents were leaving on a vacation in a couple of days so I really wanted to see them before they left. It was a perfect plan. When we got there saturday night we went straight to his parents house and enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Seriously. It was really good, thanks Tbone!. And then we just hung out for a while. Even though we spent most the time watching baseball (my least favorite sport to watch) I had a great time. I love hanging out with his family and I feel very lucky that they are so warm and inviting. Its always a good time.


The next day, I literally spent the whole time at home (my parents home). It was awesome. I got to see my little brother, who just turned 21! I cannot even believe that! I gave him his birthday gift and Im glad to say he loved it! The rest of the day was just lounging with my parents, eating tons of snacks (my budget doesnt keep many "snacks" around my place), and a hot tub with the boyfriend. It was wonderful!

I love my parents so much and I really miss them when I dont get to see them at least once a month! So this trip was essential! I got to spend some quality time with three of my favorite people in the world this day, and I cant think of anything more awesome than that!

Day 6: Ohmsome

10.12.2009


Little O was still running a fever this day, so her parents decided to take her to the doctor. This meant that I got off work at 11. Wow! A free day! It was wonderful and awesome. I spent some time in the afternoon with the boyfriend and then in the evening, I finally put his birthday gift to use. He had bought me a massage and I was saving it for the perfect day. It was long and perfect and so awesome.  I was in a haze the rest of the evening, a beautiful and awesome haze.

That night the boyfriend and I decided to do some yoga. Please note that the boyfriend has never done yoga before. Hehehe. We did it at home with one of my dvds. It was my favorite one, Power Yoga. Its a great work out while still centering and relaxing you. However, it was hard to stay centered while laughing at the boyfriend the whole time. I loved hearing him admit that it was hard and intense. It was really fun. And completely awesome!
Anyone else just love awesome days full of relaxation?

She Heard It...

10.05.2009




She hears it.  She tries to open her eyes but they are cemented shut leaving her to view only the lovely slideshow that causes the corners of her mouth to slowly journey upward. Her chest grows tight and her throat closes up causing her to, slightly, gasp for her next breath of air. The hair on her neck lifts itself upward pulling bits of her skin with it creating tiny bumps, and she shutters. Her elbows lock but her fingertips soften and her hands relax. Her stomach feels like she was just dropped six stories, and now there is a faint burning. Her legs lay heavy, burdening the rest of her body. And she tenses at her feet, curling each toe with a flirting forcefulness. She's lost control. Because she heard it. She heard his voice, and she's in love.

Awesome Day 3: Table for 5 and a 1/2 Please!






 Girls and Goodbyes!


So I have this awesome group of friends. We are a group of girls, yes, girls! I know its weird when I have girls around. Anyways, the not awesome news is one of them, Brandi, is moving to California in 2 weeks. It is very sad, but it is the best thing for her and her family right now, she has a husband and 2 beautiful kids. So one of the girls had the awesome and brilliant idea to bring the three girls that live in Eugene up here to the two of us that live in Portland for a day trip and some goodbyes. Shalane, the other Portland friend, just had an adorable baby girl not even 3 weeks ago, and two of them had not met her yet also! So it was set to be a day of hellos (to the baby) and goodbyes (to Brandi.)

We all met up at Shalanes house and started the awesome trek to Macaroni Grill! Yum!!!! It was so fun to be all girly and talk about drama and boys for a change. We taunted the waiter that wouldnt give us the time of day for the first half hour we were there. But once I gave my obscenely particular and wit-filled order, he befriended us and was quite an awesome kick in the pants! I had the most amazing and awesome pasta EVER! We talked about weddings and babies, boyfriends and jobs, bars and slutty girls from high school. It was awesome.

Stephanie and Brandi
 
 Rachelle and Shalane
(the sisters if you couldnt tell :) )
I love these girls so much. We arent the closest group of friends, but with out fail, every birth or birthday, wedding or breakup bash, promotion or whenever someone just needs the rest of us, we all come together. It is going to be very sad to not have Brandi be a part of all of these moments anymore. But on the awesome side of things, we now have an awesome reason for an awesome road trip to the awesome bay area!

Brandi, Steph, Shalane, Rachelle, and Me
Oh! And Baby Audrey!

 
 

After my official goodbyes to everyone I headed over to the boyfriends. He had wanted me to come over after my girly get-together all day and I was looking forward to seeing him. BUT, when I got there it was dark and loud and our friend Kevin was over. AND, they were playing video games. The loud shooting obnoxious and annoying kind. It was so far from awesome I wanted to puke! They sure loved it though.
 
The Boyfriend
 
 Big Kev


 Lovin this STOOPID game

So I took an awesome nap instead (if you havent noticed I have this little love affair with naps) and then finished my awesome pasta! The night ended awesomely enough, I fell asleep wrapped in the boyfriend. Always awesome!

Mini Awesomes:
1. Two hours of waking up, playing, drinking coffee, taking pictures and flirting with the boyfriend in bed.
2. No parking ticket from yesterday!
3. Catching up with my best friend Rachelle in private during the car ride.
4. Seeing baby Audrey again!
5. Amazing Pasta, Seriously AWESOME!

Does anyone have a group of friends that have been split up like this before?

Lonely Awesome: Day Two



At the end this particular Saturday, there was a hint of disappointment as I reflected on my day. I hadnt done anything super awesome. Well nothing that immediately stood out at least...

The boyfriend had to work super early (830 is super early to start work on Saturdays, in my mind) so I woke up with him. We drank coffee together and got to chatted for a bit, it was lovely. After he left my roommie Kait woke up and we had a couple hours to hang and talk before she left town for the night. Then at 11 I was alone. Alone for what would turn out to be the next 10 hours in my apartment, with the exception of The Shrimp. It was wonderful and.....AWESOME.

My apartment was freezing (not really, it was just chilly and I am just insanely cold all the time) but I still didnt want to turn on the heat, not yet. I was bundled in my usual baggy sweats and hoodie but still, I was shivering. Then, I spotted it! A gloriously golden rectangle of sunlight, I swear, just the size of my body! It was half on and half off my rommies bed but I didnt care. I laid down, half way hanging off her bed and let the heat streaming through the window pane defrost my chilled skin. It was so splendid I drifted off into a deep sleep that lasted 2 whole wonderful hours.

When I woke up, I was in an odd mood I guess you could say. One of those sad-for-no-reason kind of moods. I wasnt super down or anything, just had a minor sadness gnawing at my insides that I just couldnt shake. Im such a girl sometimes! So I turned on some sad music and just embraced it. It was great, it lifted me out of my funk a bit and I was able to clean my enitre apartment! Spotless! Awesome!

I was on such a roll, even though it was dark out by now, that I finally began on my inspiration board that has been sitting empty on my desk since I moved in. Not a huge feat but I filled it with things I love and that make me smile like, beautiful photos, cute notes from the boyfriend, inspirational quotes, and one of my favorite pics of me and my brother when we were little. Its not done, but its already making me happy! I also put a few photos on one of my blank walls that has been taunting me with its nudity for a few months now. Some amazing snowboarding photography and a little of my own too! And I even vamped up my new jewelery section. Sometimes its awesome to finally get to all of the little things you so often neglect. It was very gratifying. And very awesome.

My boards. (sorry the sunlight was a real bitch)


 
 


To top of the low key awesomeness that was day two...the boyfriend came over at nine and we walked to the great pizza place 2 blocks away. We ordered a pizza togo and drank a beers while it was cooked. We walked it home and devoured it while simply talking together. No movies, no tv, not even any music tonight. Just us and our words. We carried the tradition into my bedroom where we fell asleep in conversation, ending my day with quiet and awesome "I Love Yous."


Apparently, junk like this also happens
while in your apt for 10 hours alone :)


Mini Awesomes:
I think the awesome of today was all of my beautiful mini awesomes strung so perfectly together.

Fellow Awesome Lovers:
Another awesome blogger is GETTING AWESOME with me too! please check her out...
Hebba at jeepgirl17!

Anyone else ever have awesome lonely days too?

Job Update, Dropping Babies, And Light At The End Of The Tunnel.

10.02.2009




So, its been 2 official weeks at my new job! And let me tell you, I am loving it! I cant begin to describe the wonderful vibes that are flowing here. I have had quite a few jobs as a nanny now and this one is just so different, in all the best ways. I am getting along beautifully with the little ones.

S is three and a half, just ask him and he'll tell ya! He has the kind of giggle that could cure sickness. He is a light and we have become the best of buds. He does go to preschool for half of the day, 4 of the 5 days I am with him, so when we do get to hang, we both just eat it up. He adores grossing me out and trying to scare me, and I couldnt love it more.

O is the little miss of the house. She is 7 months old and by my side through out the week. She is the calmer of the two, an observer in my eyes. Always looking around and really taking it all in. We have bonded so well already, I just love her. She love to be tossed and held up and then "dropped" (dont worry, I always catch her). She is reserved, but trust me, she will let you know if she's not happy. She my littlest friend, and we can talk about anything (she keeps all my secrets).

S&A are the leaders of this fierce little clan. I cannot say enough great things about them. The are two of the most down to earth people I know. They are generous and selfless and I just feel so lucky to have people like this as my bosses. Its just crazy lucky. They are amazing parents with the kind of love for their children you could spot a mile away. They are the kind of people anyone would feel lucky to have as any role in their lives in my opinion.

I truly feel blessed to have been put on this path. It is such an amazing situation. I am very independent and sometimes have a hard time loving this whole "job dictates my everyday" kind of thing, Im a free spirit that would rather live life in which ever direction the wind blows me. But having a job like this, with people like this, makes it so much easier. I did my little 2 week check in with my bosses last night, and I am please to report that they are just as thrilled with the pairing as I am. It is so hard to get down with all this positivity flowing around me. There was a light at the end of this tunnel! (See tunnel here) Thank you world for shaking up my life and landing me here!

Do any of you feel this way about your job? Or is it the complete opposite? Or perhaps have a good story on life tossing you somewhere wonderful?

I seriously cannot wait for...

The L Word

9.24.2009




The L word. Love. I love you. Im in love with you. What is it about this word, or this word combine with a few select others that can change your entire world?

Its last Sunday, and the boyfriend comes over to my apartment. It's late and I have been shooting at a wedding all day. My feet are throbbing on a perfect beat and the last thing I want to do is move. However, being surrounded by couples, kissing, and, well, love all day made me want to see the boyfriend so badly that the excitement alone was making it possible for me to actually keep my eyes open. He rolls in with his usual cool and my chest grows tight from simultaneously fighting and calming the butterflies that begin beating and fluttering the second I heard the door open.

Rewind. You see, all day I had been enveloped in love, not to mention a bit of lust once the reception started and the booze began flowing. All I did was think of him the entire time. I missed him as if I hadnt seen him in weeks, when in reality, he kissed my goodbye that morning. There was a simple yet relentless pit digging in my stomach all day. It was both good and bad. I felt enormous highs and lows all while hiding behind my camera trying my hardest to play it cool. All I wanted was to be home, or, hell anywhere, with the boyfriend. I couldnt think of anything else.

What was it? Why was I so emotional? Whats this feeling burrowing deeper within? Then, I figured it out. Im in love. I have known it for a while now, but I hadnt actually said it yet. I mean, I couldnt say it first, I just couldnt. Whether it be my "old fashioned" tendencies, waiting for the right moment, or shit, a hint of insecurity (what if he didnt say it back???), I just hadnt been able to speak the words out loud. I did however, sprinkle them around every day nonverbally. Ive shouted it to him with my glances, morris coded it into his palms (3 quick squeezes when we'd hold hands) and whispered it into every one of our kisses.

But still, I hadnt SAID it. And that day, that, was all I wanted to do. It was killing me not to say it. I was completely surrounded by love and tears and everything that those "big days" bring. I even headed toward the life's too short argument with myself. What if something were to happen, knock on wood, to one of us before I had let him know how I felt? I was then in a bit of a panic! Why hadnt I told him the second I realized it? I have been wasting all this time! What a selfish little bitch! I should call him right now and tell him! Nevertheless, right then and there, I decided I would tell him tonight. That I love him.

Fast forward back to my apartment, laying on my bed simply and easily telling each other about our days. He tells me he's starving. I tell him I might kill him if he makes me move. See, all I have in my house is edamame so Im thinking I am either going to get dragged to a restaurant or fall asleep while he leaves to pick something up. Each scenario would undoubtably hurl me into a child like fit because of the combination of exhaustion and emotional upheaval today has thrown on me. I am getting cranky and realizing I might be too tired to speak the words I had waited all day to say.

Then the boyfriend tells me if I get up and make him some edamame, he will give me a massage. "Full body?" I, of course, sarcastically reply. He says sure. What!?!?! Thats an effing deal!!! I even double check to find out if the offer was real or if my Exhaustion had brought along his friends Hallucinations and Youre Dreamin! He says he is serious. And I am seriously lucky.  Man did I boil the best batch of edamame in exsistance! And I, in a completely uneven return, got my massage. Lucky, lucky girl.

Afterwards, he climbs up and positions himself next to me and lays his head on my chest looking toward me. He lifts his head until our eyes are at the same level and he asks me if he can tell me something. I dont verbally answer, but my look gives him the go ahead.

"I think Im falling in love with you." he says with nervous eyes.
"Oh, you think so?" I say quietly with sweet sarcasm, barely able to get it out at all, through a smile so big its almost painful.
"No, I am. In love with you."
With my hand on each of his cheeks I pull him in for a kiss. Its full and soft and saying everything.
Then, I let the words I have held in my cheeks for so long, spill from my lips, "Im in love with you too."

We sit and soak it in. We are cheezy and mushy, totally disgusting and its wonderful. He admits he has, in fact, loved me for a long time and just hasnt said it. I admit to saying it with my glances, squeezes and kisses. We kiss and touch and say the words over and over again. We are perfectly happy. We are in love. And my world will never be the same.

Are you in love? Or do you have a good "I Love You" story?




What the crap!?! An Award?!? Rad!!!




Ok, so apparently, Ive won an award! A blog award! I have no idea what this means as I am new to blogging and an award virgin! Nevertheless, I think this is pretty effin awesome! Plus, I am very pleased to say that it is from one of my new favorite bloggers, Aubrey, from Made You Blush. Thank you so much! And now, I hear, the name of the game, is to tell 7 things about yourself. UGH, such a chore, as you all know how much I just haaaate to talk about myself.


  1. I am permanently glued to my IpodPhone. Seriously. You dont want to be near me if Ive lost it. 
  2. Cotton Candy is actually my favorite food.
  3. I seriously KICK ASS at PacMan!
  4. Snowboarding is the one thing that can always make me feel better.
  5. Im sarcastic about 85% of the time. Really.
  6. There are days that my passion is so intense it makes me cry for no apparent reason.
  7. I have fallen in love with my blog and everything it has done for me.



Ok, I know all thats not super awesome or anything, but hell, thats me. I am actually very excited that I got this award thingy. And of all the awards ive seen, I think that to get the "Kreativ" award is totally the best. Thank you so much again! I will be very thorough and choose some of my favorite bloggers that I really really love. So here are the blogs I would like to pass this Kreativ award on to...

Congrats you guys! I really do love all of these blogs and I think they are all very unique and worthy of a creative shout out! So now, the way this is all supposed to go, so i hear again, is that each of you tell us 7 things about yourself and then give the award to 7 more! Thanks everyone!




This is Heaven...

9.17.2009




I would die for this right now...

par·a·chute

[par-uh-shoot] noun, verb, -chut·ed, -chut·ing.
noun
1.
a folding, umbrellalike, fabric device for allowing a person, to float down safely through the air from a great height.

“But it’s hard to stay mad when there’s so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I’m seeing it all at once and it’s too much. My heart fills up like a balloon that’s about to burst. And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can’t feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life.” — American Beauty