The Little Things

As a with any job, I want to enjoy my workplace. Well my workplace is also my home since my wonderful husband works so hard so I can stay home. I want to be surrounded by things that make life comfortable, easy, and most importantly make me happy. There are certain rooms that I spend more waking hours in then other. Those rooms are filled with little things that when I see them that make me smile.

This sign above my sink, always reminds to look for the good in the moment. Even when I am overwhelmed and there is a sink full of dishes that still need to be cleaned. My little teal bowl with birds reminds my that I friends who love me enough to give me small gifts for no reason.

Music has always been a way of escape from reality when life seems to be overwhelming. Behind it sits a clock that refuse to replace the batteries in, why you ask? Well it is my way of pretending that I might for a moment be in control of the moments that are flying by.

Nothing brings joy to my heart like baby toes, this time it was them slipping into their first pair of flip flops.

This lamp shade make me smile every time, I think it is the color of the flowers and the flowers themselves. Another gift from a friend (okay maybe it was sitting in her garage unloved and I told her I was taking it).

I love to have pictures, of those moments that I want to always remember fill the walls of my home.

Lastly and one I need to work on the most. Is taking time for me, when I take the time to dress for the day and such. The whole say seems to be better, even when overwhelmed I can look down and smile. My seeing my target clearance find dress or a tank top ans skirt from a friends closet. Just those little touches make everyday a little more enjoyable.
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Snail Mail Notes

With back to school rapidly approaching, the days of notes in lunches, letters to teachers, and the ever so present sick notes. Make those notes a little more special then just the first piece of scratch paper you could find. Order some Snail Mail Notes, to make those special notes just a bit more special.

Don't forget about the special people that spend their days molding our youth into the leaders of tomorrow. Instead of an end of year gift, start their year out right with a personalized set of note cards. That way when they send home notes to you or write a note to your child, you can smile when you receive a pretty notecard no matter what the news is on it.

The lovely Paula, whose brain child is Snail Mail Notes. Says that any of her creations can be personalized. If Snail Mail Notes doesn't offer what you are looking for she can make it happen. If that isn't enough to get you over there ordering, her prices will. Nothing on the Snail Mail Notes site is over $1.00, so you can get a set of 20 notecards for just $10 and that is personalized if that is what you fancy. You won't find that in any store. Also Mrs. Paula takes most of the pictures that she uses for her cards herself, so support a small women owned business.

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Disclosure: Snail Mail Notes was a partial sponsor for me to attend Evo Conference.  More then that Paula has helped me when she didn't even know me, when I most needed love. I am grateful for her being in my life, I hope one day to be able to return the love she has given me. 

Abby (alt title Time to Party)

On Friday one of my best friends Abby finally became legal to drink and she had been a good girl and had not really drank before. So it was going to be a fun night for all (Thanks Gabe, for being an awesome Boyfriend and being the dd for us girls). We started the night with sushi, good friends and a few gifts.

After dinner we headed to a bar, where we lost two friends who had to work in the morning. Being the most experienced drinker in the group (what am I saying about myself, am I saying I am old or a partier)I did most of the ordering. Since she is my friend and I am not cruel like some of my college friends (not naming names), I ordered stuff I knew that was good.

As I look at the picture on the right, I am shot taking champ(Okay to be honest it was Abby's 21st and Brandi had just turned 21 the Friday before).

Seems Brandi didn't like the shot or really anything that she tried. She didn't even finish her margarita, Abby stepped up and finished it for her.

It isn't a birthday with out one plain liquor shot, I chose Patron. I was pleasantly surprised by Abby's ability to take what was handed to her with no complaints. Her favorites of the night were Jager Shots and her pineapple spritzer drink (which I didn't like). She handled the whole night like a champ and woke up the next day with only a little hangover. She never once had to use the bucket I left for her in our back bedroom.

Abby deserved this night out, she has been there for me this past year when I was at my lowest. She stood beside me while I wallowed in self pity and then helped pick up the pieces when it was time to put on my big girl panties. I am so grateful to have a friend who loves me and my family that much. Happy Birthday Girl.

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No Go BlogHer

These Two Lovely Ladies are Hosting this Shindig for all Us Ladies that can't make it to BlogHer. They have a few questions that want us all to answer to make breaking the ice a little easier.

When did you start blogging?
I started blogging on Livejournal, remember that sight back in 2004. I started this blog as an outlet shortly after having Ian in 2009.

Why did you start blogging?
A group of my college friends all had Livejournal, so I started one too. As said in the question above I started this blog as an outlet, from the stresses of becoming a Grown Up.

What is one thing you are going to do this week that is WAY cooler than going to BlogHer?
Celebrate with one of my BFF's Abby as she turns 21. If I was in New York, I would miss her partying like a rockstar.

Last I am to share some of my favorite posts, I narrowed it down to my top 3:
These days make it all worth it
Fan Girl Tears
Time is at a constant speed

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