Early Birthday Celebrations in Chicago

Warning:  Picture overload because this girl is now a camera owner and narrowing down 600 photos in one weekend is pretty flipping hard!  

It feels good to be back.  If you follow me on twitter, last week I posted that I was taking the week off because I just straight up wasn't feeling it.  As that is true, I just had some family things going on that had me all sorts of emotionally drained, which I have debated sharing but because it's a family matter I felt as though it isn't really my place to share it.  I will say that I haven't been that upset in a very long time and experienced a variety of emotions ranging from sad, upset, furious, hurt, hysterical, frustrated, mad, flabbergasted and shocked.  I'm sure there was a few more things thrown in there.

Anyways, moving on to the good stuff in my life.  My birthday is the 29th of this month and I had been feeling pretty down about it because Phil is going to be out of town for work for 2 weeks and it happens to land during my birthday.  As you know, I am totally freaking out about turning 25, go ahead and laugh but I really just am not ready to be this age yet.  He wanted to do something nice and so he suggested we go to Chicago for the weekend to get away.  He could have not read my mind any better.  Getting a weekend away could not have been more perfect right now.  

I had Good Friday off but Philly still needed to go into work in the morning.  I cleaned up the house and did last minute laundry before leaving, I know who cleans on there day off right?  But I was thinking ahead and decided that I'd rather come home from a weekend away to a clean house.  Phil's parents came into town from St. Thomas so I went to lunch with them, it's so nice to have them around!  Phil ended up getting stuck at work longer than we thought so we finally left around 2:30 which put us in Chicago at  4:30. 

When we got to our hotel, Phil gave me my present, which I was jumping up and down and screaming when I opened it.  I almost knocked him down because I jumped right on him, "sorry babe, I keep forgetting your leg isn't back to 100% yet."  I pretty much talked about NEEDING a camera 24/7 but I honestly didn't expect it because those things are not cheap.

I had a lot of fun walking around the city playing with my camera.  Shoot, I have no idea how to use the thing.  So if you have some tips & tricks up your sleeve let me know because just call me Miss. Clueless when it comes to this camera. I love love love this camera though.  And I love Phil for getting this for me, it is honestly one of the best presents I have ever received.  When I start looking through that lens I feel like I am in a different world.  It makes me feel close to my middle brother because he is a photographer/artist.

Phil is part of Trunk Club, which is this company for men that ships clothes to you based on your style and personality.  Your own stylist picks out a bunch of outfits that you request and ships them to you.  You keep what you want and ship back what you don’t like.  The company is based out of Chicago and his friend happens to work there so he set Phil up for a fitting.  It is by far one of the best shopping experiences I have seen.  They have a bar stocked with beer, wine, champagne and liquor.  Basically you sit, drink and a stylist brings you clothes to try on.  Sounds like a pretty damn good thing.  Props to this company because it really is one of a kind. 

I didn't bring my camera out so I didn't get the chance to photograph the place very well.

Phil’s friend, Daniel pretty much took us under his wing this weekend and showed us all the great areas of Chicago.  He took us to Mercadito, a Mexican/Tapas restaurant.  Holy goodness in my mouth.  I don’t have a bad thing to say about this place.  We shared three different kinds of guacamole, 3 different kinds of tacos and of course had to order the chorizo queso dip, which might have been the best thing that ever has touched my taste buds.  I also highly recommend the pineapple guacamole, the perfect combo of sweet and spicy.  Afterwards we went to a bar which I can’t flippin remember the name of but Phil and I were exhausted and didn’t last very long.  Lame-sauce I know.

The next morning we woke up, showered and met up with Daniel at his apartment.  His place has some of the greatest views of the city.  He has views of Lake Michigan, The Navy Pier and the skyline.  We went up on the roof top and admired all the views.  The building with the blue roof was my favorite. 

We brunched it under the heat lamps outside at Tavern on Rush.  We people watched and I of course stuffed my face with Crab Cake Eggs Benedict.  The food in Chicago is legit one of my favorite things.  This might be why I love Chicago so much.  It was a good thing that we walked around for an hour looking at all the town homes and checked out the Public Chicago Hotel.  I seriously don’t know if I could live here because I would be huge consuming all of the to-die for food. 

 

I thought this door was pretty flipping sweet.

A little cappuccino and a couple macarons hit the spot in Old Town.  We really lucked out because the weather in Chicago was pretty fantastic even if it was a tad bit chilly, the sun was out and it felt great.  We stopped a Cigar Shop and this little aquarium place along the way. 

The next stop on our adventure was 25°, a playful, funky restaurant/bar combo complete with velvet like red walls.  They are on this whole bandwagon of bottomless mimosas and obviously couldn’t pass that up.  Next thing you know, 3 hours and 8 bottles later we were all feeling pretty good.  This is when I told Daniel that he legit looked like Leonardo Dicaprio.  Haha, he thought that was the best compliment ever.

Our adventure didn’t stop here of course.  I found a dog park and of obviously had to meet all the cute pups.  If there is anything you should know about me it's about my love for animals.  I fell in love with every dog I met including a tiny teacup Chihuahua with a gold chain, I repeat a teacup with a gold chain, two yellow laps and a pit bull.   They all made my heart smile.  I also may or may not have acted like I was paparazzi.  This camera is making me a tad bit cocky, okay it might have been the bottomless mimosas.  I really wonder about me sometimes.  I had fun, that's all that matters.

^This is when we spotted the Dog Park!

We went to this diamond in a rough for some Thai Food inside of Bloomingdale's.  Legit it was so good.  Thai is up there on my favorite kind of foods and we don't really have any good places around me.   We said goodbye to Daniel because he had to call it a night and Phil and I took a Rickshaw ride, is that what you call it?  You know those bike things that have a cart attached to it...  Holy crap though, those things are not cheap, you are better off taking a cap.  Anyways it was fun and we stopped at The Redhead Piano Bar.  I met 6 guys who were  visiting from Ireland and you know because I'm Irish I immediately thought we should be friends. It was a great end to our fun filled adventure of a day. 

 

I always get really sad on Sundays, especially this one because I really just didn't want this weekend to end.  After breakfast at Yolk we headed back to Indiana to have Easter with the boyfriends parents.  I love Chicago, I love my Camera and I love my boyfriend.  I couldn't of asked for a better weekend to celebrate my birthday.  One day I hope to call Chicago my home, even if it is freezing a majority of the time.  There is just something about this city that I love.  What's your favorite city?

P.S.  Yes, Phil is rockin the cane.  For those that don't know he tore his ACL a month and a half ago and since we were doing all that walking he really didn't want to use his crutches. 

PICTURES AND A GIVEAWAY!

A while back I did a post called Pictures Say A Thousand Words, basically it was 10 of my favorite photos that captured moments I never want to forget.  I had said how I wanted to do something like that again, so this time I thought I would twist it up.  Let me tell you, this was not an easy task to narrow down my favorites.  I take a lot of dang pictures with my i-phone camera.  Maybe one of these days, as in my birthday, which happens to be at the end of April, I will have a new fancy camera.  Dreams of having photos of a higher quality.  Okay, sorry i'm done day dreaming now. Here are my top 10 photos of 2014 so far.

1.  I love this photo. It's from New Years Eve festivities and I think it captures Phil and I perfectly.  We are totally zoned out from the rest of the party and are into our own thing.  We are dancing together, laughing, and blaring it out.  We may or may not be the best singers but you know what it just fucking feels good to blare it out sometimes.  This photo just screams happy to me. 

2.  I cheated with this one because it's from Christmas but I couldn't not include it.  This was our first night in St. Thomas.  Again we are dancing.  What does it for me, is the way I am looking at Phil.  I don't' want to forget this moment of being on vacation and all the great feelings you have.  We are young, happy, in love and we just got 2 new souvenir mugs.  Life is good. 

3.  How cool is it that under water cameras exist?  This captured my first time snorkeling.  Of course we are doing the whole cute lovey thing of holding hands under water. 

4. This is from the first day on our cruise back in January!  I was happy to be reunited with my bestest, to be in the warm sun, sunglasses on, beer in hand and to be on our 3rd cruise together. 

5.  This was from one of the best days that I have had in a long time.  I don't know if you can tell but we were all having a really damn good time.  In the picture is Phil's Mom, Dad and Sister Mary from a day trip in St. Thomas while on our cruise.  It was so great to be able to see them again even if it was just for the day.  We spent the day, snorkeling, swimming, drinking (I may have over served myself just a little) and sharing many laughs.

6. Me and my mother.  It may not be the best picture of us but it's the moment in this that I don't want to forget.  This is again from our day trip in St. Thomas.  My mom met Phil's parents for the first time, which was a huge deal for me.  I had been stressing about it for weeks and we all really just had the best day together. I am so thankful for Jane and Greg opening up there arms to us and having us on their boat for a fun little adventure!

 

7.  My little nephew turned 3. This lil man forever has my heart.  Seriously he stole it the second he was born.  I moved here to be close to him and watching him grow up has been one of my favorite things in my life.  I have a bond with him that I will never understand but that's what makes it so special. Being a part of this day was really memorable.  

8.  Me and my friend Lindsay.  This was the night for me where I truly gained a best friend.  She is my lifting partner, my boxing buddy, this girl I vent to after a bad day, the girl knows when I'm having a bad day without even saying anything, and the girl I go to when I need a good laugh.  Many of you know I was having a hard time not having any girlfriends who weren't 600 miles away.  So it was a good feeling to know I have a friend I care about so much that's just minutes away.

 

9.  This picture is from Dragons 1 Year Anniversary as part of our family.  She is truly our little princess who is beyond spoiled.  Speaking of, she is cuddled up next to me keeping me warm.  Anyways, it has been a crazy time since she has come into our lives.  She has taught us a lot about love, our relationship, our patience and about responsibilities.  But most of all she has taught me to never judge a book by its cover.  Yes, she is a Pit Bull and they are stereotyped as the dogs that fight to kill.  But what it comes down to is the people that raise these dogs to be fighters.  It's not just Pit Bulls, any dog can be trained to kill.  If you knew her you would know she would lick your face off, make you smile and laugh, great you at the door when you come home from work, knows when you are feeling down, snuggles with you till you fall asleep, and is the best TV watcher buddy.

 

10.  This was just taken a few weeks ago when my niece and nephew came to visit.  We were sitting watching Thomas the Train, which is their favorite and both asked to sit on my lap.  It was one of the moments where I just melted.  I truly am so blessed to be the Aunt to Liam and Kayleigh.

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As many of you know I haven't gotten into the whole product review thing or giveaways much. And by much I mean not at all.  I think it's about time though that I partake in my first ever giveaway.  Don't get used to this though or anything! :)   Beverly at Halfway to Fearless has put together 4 amazing-sauce prizes, worth 500 bucks.  I mean is anything better than a shopping trip to Target?  I think not.  I mean jeshhh, how could I not be part of this awesomeness?  And not to mention I am teaming up with a great group of girls, including my IRL best friend Erin.  Holy guacamole I think today calls for Mexican food. 

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Advice to my Future Mini-Me's

Lately, as I attempt to figure out what is is that I am supposed to do with my life or just find that job in my life where I feel fulfilled; I got to thinking about my choices in high school and college.  I didn't want this post to be about my regrets because you know what, you just can’t go back in time.  Unless somebody knows something that I don't.  Instead I want to give my future, non existent kids some advice from what I learned.  

1.  Parents are not the enemy nor are they stupid. I've been where you are, don't forget I was a kid once too.  I know a little more than you think I do.  So if you think you can get away with sneaking out, telling me you're going some place but really going to a frat part, or make some lame excuse as to why you are late for curfew, just don't even think about it.  High school is when you start experimenting, I get it.  If you are honest with me, I'm more understanding.  I promise.  Love your parents and remember that they are growing older too.  I was and am lucky to have a mom that I could/can pretty much tell her anything.  

2. Don't quit.  If you play the piano and love it, or the point guard in basketball, or you're the president of student council, stick with it.  It's good to be part of a team or a group.  Not to mention the many opportunities that can help you not only get into a good school, but also can help you financially.  Don't give up on it.

3.  Unless you knew what you want to do with your life since birth, I suggests going to college undeclared.  Get those regular classes out of the way first.  I can't tell you how many people I know, including myself switching majors a bunch of times and just wasting time and money on classes you don't need.  Take the time to meet with your school counselors, advisers as well as have the time to grow to find your passion. There really is no rush because once college is over the real world hits and its not all roses and geraniums. It's rough out there, especially for the first few years. 

4.  Go to a big college or university.  Now, if you want to go to a smaller school, by all means, fine.  Going to a school with a big school spirit, sports teams, and organization can give you experiences and friends you really will not have the opportunity of becoming part of at a small college.  Spending Sunday's tailgating and cheering on your football ball team while decked out in your school colors, I mean those are the times in college that you remember.  They are traditions you have with new friends you will make. 

5.  Some friends will be your friend for a life time and some friends come and go.  You will have people that let you down, friends that hurt you, friends that will stab you in the back, friends that you just grow apart from and you may even be the one to that damages a friendship.  It hurts.  It's one of those times that you just have to learn from.  Surround yourself around people that are positive, supporting and loving.  You'll eventually learn this, hopefully it's sooner rather than later.  I love the quote “You become like the 5 people you spend the most time with, choose carefully.”

6.  Enjoy yourself.  High school and college will be with you for the rest of your life.  Try new things, spend the night dancing, go to concerts and parties, and just have fun.  You will have these memories forever. 

7.  In number 6 I mentioned have fun but with that remember you have responsibilities. Work hard too.  You aren't just in school to have fun.  Learn to balance your work load with your fun-itivities.  I can't say how important it is to learn.  I hope you find your niche where you actually enjoy your classes.  This could be a stretch but hey I might as well through it out there.  Don’t just study for a test, study for your future.

8.  Be you.  This is maybe one of the most important things I want you to get from this list. Don't try to be someone you're not.  It’s so hard to get sucked into doing things because that’s what the “cool” people are doing.  But there is no need for you to change and act like somebody else.  You will find that people will like you for who you are and staying true to yourself.  It’s okay to be out of the box and quirky I mean just look at me, I’m weird and a little off the beaten path.  And if people aren’t okay with you and say hurtful things then “fuck them,” they aren’t real friends. 

9.  Start paying your college loans while you are in school.  This means you need a job.  So yea it is going to be hard juggling school work, a job, extracurricular activities and your social life.  You need to stay on top of it, you will thank me later.  The earlier you start paying the sooner you will be debt free. 

10.  Value your health.  Make good choices for your body.  Eat well, exercise and keep positive.  As I have grown I can’t express how important exercise is to me.  It’s a way for me to feel good, look good, let out the stress from the day, the opportunity to challenge my body and even has introduced me to knew people. Negativity doesn't get you far either, remember that, see the good in things and look at it from another perspective.  

11.  Girls:  Do not waste your time with guys who do not treat you right or just treat you ordinary.  You are better than that and deserve better.  Heck you are my (future) daughter and you are freaking special.  Crying over a dude toolbag because he won’t commit to you just isn’t worth it.  He isn’t going to change so don’t think that you can try.  Move on to the next and just consider that one a guy of the past.  Just always be upfront about what it is you are looking for and let them work for it.  I’ve never been one for the whole play games thing.  If I like you I’m going to tell you so don’t worry you don’t need to read some complicated map thing to figure out if I like you or not.  Boys:  Treat ladies with respect and be a gentlemen.  Be the kind of guy your little brother or sister can look up to.  Open the doors, kiss on the first date but leave it at that, take her out on mini-golf dates, leave cute stick-it notes and most importantly stay true to your values and beliefs. 

12.  Take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you.  Study abroad, go on a service trip, or be a foreign exchange student!   Don’t be afraid to leave because you feel like you might miss out on something or will miss your friends.  I can promise you the experience of studying in another country will be one of your fondest memories.  The people you meet, the connections you will make and the places you will see will be life changing.  Even if you have the opportunity to live abroad or go on spring break trips do it.  I mean seriously your 20’s are the best times for this.  Don’t wait for later, live for now.  

What advice did you give your kids or want to give based on your own experiences?

Two Weekend Recaps!

I'm about to do something crazy....Ready for it?  So I am going to do two weekend recaps in one.  Wow.  Is your mind blown yet?  Okay, sorry it isn't that cool.  I'm behind though and I want to document both last last weekend and last weekends fun-itivities!  I just made that up so just go with it!  

March 29-30

During the work week I was sick with a cold, which I managed to last all winter without getting one and of course spring hits and bam.  By the weekend I was starting to feel better but still not a 100 percent.  I had plans with my niece and nephew and I really didn't want to cancel on them because they were really looking forward to spending the weekend with me.  I couldn't disappoint.  It turns out they had colds to so we were all just a group of sickies.  

Saturday morning I picked them up bright and early and we went straight to the Muncie Childrens Museum, which is about 40 minutes outside from where I live.  But my town doesn't have anything remotely as cool.  We spent most of the morning and into the early afternoon running around here.  The best part of it was seeing them so excited.  My lil man, Liam loved the big tractor and the telescope/playing doctor while my niece Kayleigh loved the trains and slides!  It's adorable watching them play.  

We went back to my place for a late lunch and tried to entertain them with the little amount of toys I had.  It was pretty easy thought because they loved my dogs. Dogs are easy entertainment for kids. I was running out of things to do though to keep them busy so my friend Lindsay and I took them to Kokomo, 30 minutes away to check out Chuck-e-Chesse.  I haven't been to this place since I was a kid.  And let me tell you something, I WILL NEVER TAKE MY FUTURE KIDS TO CHUCK-E-CHEESE!  That place is terrible in a bout 50 million different ways.  For one thing Liam and Kayleigh were too small and my biggest reason for being against this place is that it is just a straight up free for all.  Parents think this place is a daycare.  Kids are off fending for themselves and most of them are just rude.  One little boy straight up ran over to Liam and pushed him.  I was like where are your parents and he ran away.  Aunt Meg was about to yell at some parents!!! But I simmered down.  Liam loved  the Chuck-e-Cheese car ride that took your picture during it and Kayleigh loved riding the horse. For the most part stayed on those two rides.  

Lindsay and I were hungry so we decided to go to Outback for some dinner.  The kids had been really good all day but I think the combo of not really having a nap and it being semi late, shit just hit the fan.  I understand why parents don't like taking toddlers out to eat.  It was chaos, once the food finally got there though it was a little more manageable!  
And I apologize to my brother and sister in law in advanced if they come home yelling "POOP!"  You can't really see anything in the vidoes but it's all about the laughing in them on our way home from dinner!

On Sunday, after watching Thomas the Train of course, we brought them back to my brother, we were pooped out.  We did a lot of this, you know just falling wherever from exhaustion and laying down. :)

April 4-6 Just this last weekend my best friend Lindsay turned 27!  

On Friday, Phil and I met her for Mango Margaritas and Dinner.  After that, the ladies all met up at a local bar for some drinks.  We ended up staying till 3 am!  Yikes, I haven't been out that late in a while.  I just cant hang with the youngins anymore.  I can't believe I am saying that at 24, but seriously it's hard keeping up and staying out that now these days.  We had a lot of fun and I honestly cant remember the last time I just had a girls night so it was much needed!  

On Saturday I was a complete waste of life.  I spent most of the day, who am I kidding, I spent all of the day between the bathroom and the bedroom.  WORST HANGOVER.  Yea, it will be awhile before I do that again.  I missed out on a fun day in Indy with the bf because I couldn't fathom sitting in the car for an hour and half.  boo.  I did spend to catch up on all my shows though.  
On Sunday, I took the boyfriend out for breakfast to try to make up for totally blowing our fun day.  I even took the dogs to Phil's parents to go running so he could have some of they day alone reading a book.  Mouse is so fast, we should have named her Bullet.  It's funny because Dragon tries to keep up but she ends up flipping because she is running her little heart out and her legs give out!

Tired out pups equals mission accomplished! :)

Phew.  Two weekends in one post is a lot!  I didn't want to miss out on sharing about my weekend with my niece and nephew, friends birthday fun and of course throwing in something about the pups. 

32 Things That Make Me Happy!

I’ve been in a real for real funk lately.  I needed something to slap me out of this sour puss mood and thanks to my IRL Best Friend, Erin she got me thinking about all the things that make me happy and I’m instantly back in the happy lands.

1.  I’m going to go ahead and say it, Phil.  I’m darn thankful to have this guy in my life because he makes it so much better.

2.  A clean house. 

3.  Bubble baths.

4.  My pups, especially when they snuggle.  Not to mention I think they are hilarious, I mean common my dog watches TV and plays dress up.  If that doesn’t make you happy then I don’t know you.

5.  When all the laundry is done and put away.

6.  The sunshine. 

7.  Music.  

8.  That fact that I will get to see my mom in a little over a week!  Yayyyy.

9.  Breakfast in bed.  This doesn’t happen often but when it does it means the world to me.  It always seems to happen when I least except but need it the most.  Bravo Phil.

10.  My friends.  Even if it’s just a telephone conversation.  I love them to pieces and just being able to talk to them on the phone puts a smile on my face.

11.  Crème Brulee.  Best. Dessert. Ever.  Strawberry Shortcake is up there too.  It’s like heaven after one spoonful.

12.  A hot cup of tea with honey.

13.  Days off.  You don’t know how happy that in 2 weeks and 1 day I have a paid holiday off.  I still can’t decide what I am going to do on that day off but whatever it is, It will be awesome. 

14.  Having workout buddy. 

15.  My niece and nephew.  Seriously anytime I am having a bad day I either Facetime these two or steal them for the weekend.  It’s just instant happiness. 

16.  BBQing.  For one thing bbq meat and vegetables is just 10 times better than baked or sautéed.  Not to mention that the bf is the grill master and that usually means I don’t have to do much in the kitchen.

17.  Elephants.

18.  Getting my hair done.  It’s an instant confidence booster not to mention my hair dresser is the absolute best.  It doesn’t hurt that I get a neck and hand massage during it.  I rarely spend money on myself but I splurge every 10ish weeks getting my hair done. 

19.  Surprises.  Whether its flowers for now reason, a party, coming home to the dishes put away, I just love me some surprises.  But don’t’ tell me you have a surprise for me, I just want to be blindsided.

20.  Car naps.  Yup, you heard that right.  At my previous job I had a 2 hour break and started taking car naps instead of wasting gas and driving home.  Whenever I feel like a need a lil snooze.  I head out to my car, set my alarm, put a scarf over my eyes and pass out for 45 minutes.  I wake up a new woman.

21.  Love. 

22. Taking pictures.  Maybe because it reminds me of my brother, he’s a photographer and the fact I love capturing moments. 

23.  A hot cup of tea with honey.

24.  Pinterest.  

25.  Traveling. 

Spain!

26.  Water, as in some kind of body of water.  Boating and sunshine just screams summer. 

27.  Walks around the neighborhood with the bf, Mouse and Dragon.

28.  Leggings.  This things just make everything better.  

29.  Looking through old photos back when I was a weee one.  

30.  That feeling when you get to the top of a mountain.  It's such a rush.  

31.  Eating out.

32.  Being with my family.  They are my heart and soul. 

I could keep going because there are a lot of things to be happy about.  What makes you happy?  Link up with Erin and Sarah!

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Hump Day Confessions

It's hump day and I have been meaning to jump on this whole Hump Day Confession thing.  I've got a lot on my mind and today couldn't be more perfect to confess.  

I confess that I haven't worn deodorant in over two months.  I don't do this on purpose and admit it's pretty fucking gross especially since I workout 4 days a week. But since it's been so cold I don't really need it.  I usually am a regular deodorant applier but somehow it just got lost in my morning routine. Besides, it does keep the creeps away.  Okay, okay I'll go put deodorant on.

I confess that my car is a mess.  I could seriously live out of the thing.  It's a moving closet/fridge.  But I mean I do commute to work so I spend a lot of time in my car.  I've got coats, scarfs, boots, cups, spoons, wrapping paper, gosh you name it and I probably have it in my car.  It's gross.  I'm actually embarrassed to have people in my car.  Thankfully it is starting to get warmer out so I will NEED to spend the day cleaning it.  

I confess that I get scared when I am home alone.  I'm so used to having Phil home that I just feel safer when he is home.  I let Dragon sleep with me in bed when he's gone and she usually sleeps on top of me because I swear she knows I'm scared.  Pup, knows how to protect.  She's a keeper.

I confess that I need a weekend away from my Town/Indiana.  Either one of those would be fine.  It’s no secret that I don’t love the area that I live in but it makes it all worth it because I get to be close to Phil.  And it is growing on me but getting away just helps my sanity because I love new places and trying out different restaurants.  I mean we all know how much I love food. 

I confess that I am freaking out about turning 25 this month.  Yes, I know it’s not old but for some reason I’m really struggling with turning 25.  It’s one of those big milestone ages, you’ve been on this earth for a quarter of a century, like ahhhhhh!  I’m really a grown up.  Maybe it’s because growing up I thought I would have my life figured out by now and well, I am nowhere near close.  And not to mention I am getting wrinkles around my eyes!  I am not okay with this.  I probably won’t be one of those people that embraces getting older.  Keep me young please, k thanks!  Where are the youth fountains?

I confess that I haven’t been making much effort with this blog of mine.  With being sick and just exhausted lately when I get home I just have zero motivation to do anything.  Take last night for instance.  I went to the grocery right after work, got home at 7 and by the time I unloaded everything, made dinner, ate and washed the dishes it was 9 o’clock!  I just went straight to bed. And on other nights I workout and get home at the same time and go through the same routine.  How do people do it all?  

Back in the day with the sister when grocery shopping was actually fun!

I confess that I am upset that my brother Sean announced his engagement/marriage via Facebook before telling anyone in the family and on April Fools day.  I legit thought it was a sick joke, like who would fall for that one.  But come to find out it is somewhat true.  I mean somewhat true in that the marriage part was a joke but they really did get engaged.  Who puts that on Facebook on April Fools if it’s true?  It’s just a rule, you don’t do that.   I’m sad as a sister that he wouldn’t share the news with me via the phone (he lives in NY).  I couldn’t sleep last night because I was so upset.  And of course I am happy for them.  It means the world to me to see him in such a good and happy place in his life.  Have a mentioned I haven’t met her? Okay, so I haven’t mentioned that yet, so yea I haven’t met her yet because they have only been dating for a few months!  I’m in shock.  I honestly don’t know what to think or say.  Am I being selfish for feeling this way?  

Here's to letting it out there.  Now go link up with Kathy @ Vodka and Soda for Hump Day Confessions!