New days, better days

This week has been the most emotional week of my life. Emotions are not something that I talk about openly. Mostly because I don't want to be "that girl" who can't appreciate life as it is. I don't want to be the girl who doesn't understand just how good she has it. But when your heart is laid out and exposed and the reply is nothing but heart wrenching, you can't help but wonder what the hell life is handing you.

Speaking up and speaking your soul is a difficult measure to take. I wouldn't do it so expressively if I did not believe my words with every bone in my body.

With that being said, I so so so thankful for beautiful people in my life, who lift my spirits and make me realize that this life really is beautiful, even when the clouds seem to roll on in and make themselves at home. Chelsea and I went to the rathskeller last night, it's a local restaurant/ bar in Indy that has live music at times. Last night Jessica Rae was playing. I only caught the last 30 minutes of her show but, from what I saw, she was incredible. Her voice had an organic sound to it. She also was the most down- to- earth person, which Chelsea and I learned when we chatted with her after the show. Best of luck, Miss Rae. Hope to see you on the big stage someday!:) ....Grab her stuff off of itunes or www.jessicaraemusic.com. I bought the CD and it hits strait to the heart. So beautiful.

All my love... and wishes for happier days full of wishes, beautiful thinking, contentment, excitement, and most importantly...love. It's worth it.

beer and best friends

under less than stellar circumstances.

miserable, hot days make for beautiful, cool nights

Hope your M Day was fantastic. and you got the chance to thank or spend time thinking about our service men and woman. They are rockstars in my book. However, I think they would be cool with being called a hero instead :)

Enjoy your short work week!

good days and bad days

I have a thought that God gives us the bad days so we can love the good days that much more. That's what makes me feel better, anyways.

Also for the fact that we all need a good cry every one in awhile. It feels pretty good.

name that movie.

anyways. Brittany and I started making our ultimate country music fan t-shirt (or tank top) this weekend. We are making them to wear to some of the country concerts we are going to this summer. (1 down, 6 to go!) Next up---> BRAD PAISLEY. The front of them will read "You know you are a country music fan if..." The backs will be different. Mine says...

- you buy the mega-ticket
- you have teardrops on your guitar
- when it comes to kenny, age is not a factor

classy.

A bunch of us also went to the drive- in this weekend. such a fun time! Except it was a tad cool... warm up Indy!

Anyways, I hope today finds you happy. And if you are like me and having "one of those days", find courage, strength, and hope in the fact that you are not alone.

all my love.

ps....happy birthday to my beautiful niece chloe. It's her first one and unfortunately she lives in FL so I had to miss out. (thanks a lot college). anyways, this proud aunt made up for it by sending the most adorable romper from the gap. :)

celebrate we will

happy happy FRIDAY! :)

summer days are here to stay :)

45 minutes into our pool afternoon and it started storming. and let me tell you, my friends, IT HASN'T STOPPED. It's fine though, I still got burnt.

Please, please pray for the midwest tonight. A lot of dangerous storms are happening and continuing throughout the night. I suppose it wouldn't be summer in Indiana if I didn't have the constant ring of sirens in my ears.

Idol is about to announce the winner! Who's it going to be? For once, I would be completely happy with either one of them. Loving the country showdown this season!

A little of this...

Jenna is driving. and the only thing left to do is close my eyes and hold on for dear life an pray that I don't wake up and I'm 80 surrounded by 34902 cats.

In other news, I just left saying goodbye to a kid with autism that I work with. I'm so incredibly proud of him and how far he has come but selfishly I never wanted to leave. I am AWFUL at forming relationships with people and then turning the page and waving goodbye. But, I mean, who isn't? Good luck buddy!

I'm off to put on a bikini for the first time since September and spend some much needed quality time with my dear friend Audi. What a blessing to have beautiful friends.... with pools:)