Life Lately

1.  This morning I decided to stop at Starbucks because I was just really, really tired.  I went against my norm of a Skinny Vanilla Latte and went with the Iced Peach Tea Lemonade and it was seriously life changing. 

2.  On Friday I had every intention of staying in but yea that didn’t happen.  The bf was in a golf tournament that went from Thursday to Saturday and Friday they had a big party.  It actually ended up being fun and I got to see some people I haven’t seen in a while.   Did I mention there was dancing involved?  Yea, I might have broken it down a few times or so.  I might have also had a tad bit too much to drink.  It had nothing to do with the shot of jaeger I had of course. 

I'm only semi embarrassed for taking a mirror selfie.

My thoughts on the below picture:  Phil looks like a pimp, the other couple are just about the best thing ever and really Meghan with that position?

3.  I can’t get over how stinkin cute my niece and nephew are.  I went down to Indy to spend some time with my SIL, while my brother was helping some friends move.  We went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch, which honestly was a nightmare because the kids hadn’t had naps yet.   If you have had ANY experience with toddlers who haven’t had naps yet, you get where this is going.  Poor lil guy had a 30 minute melt down outside the restaurant.  Meanwhile I was still inside with my niece trying to get her to eat.  Finally, I packed up all our food and met them outside so we could head home.  They took naps while Jody and I watched She’s All That.  And can I just say that movie wasn’t as good as it was when it came out in 1999.  Actually, was it ever good? 

These are some snaps I took after their much needed nap time. :)

4.  Saturday night I ran the Neon Dash with Mel and Car.  I’m honestly so thankful to have these ladies in my life.  Thanks social media & bloglandia! So my thoughts of the race are summed up pretty much dead on by Mel and Car so I would go read their race cap if you are interested. 

5.  I had my first sleepover with girlfriends in forever.  Seriously, it was pretty great.  After the race we got cleaned off, put jammies on and all snuggled on the couch watching The Hills.  I can’t remember the last time I have done that.  I of course was the first one to pass out.  Now I’m known as the chick that falls asleep first.  Whatever, I could have a worst reputation. 

6.  Floaties are maybe one of the best inventions.  Most of Sunday was spent on one with Car and Mel at the pool with a Blueberry Woodchuck.  Again that might be one of the best inventions too. 

7.  I’ve been the slacker of all slackers lately.  I’ve had a to do list as long as my arm and I’ve only managed to cross off a few of those items.  Yesterday I managed to half cross off the laundry and folding.  I say half because I still have two loads in and about 3 more to do including towels, sheets and bedding. 

8.  I’m beyond frustrated because my computer won’t recognize my RAW files.  I’ve downloaded the converter and everything and I’m still having issues.  Right now I’m downloading them to Picassa, putting them in google and then saving them to my computer.  By the time they are uploaded to my blog and Facebook they are grainy and the quality sucks.  HELP.  I don’t know if it’s my computer or what but if you have suggestions let me know. 

9.  I’m already stressed about the 5+ weddings I am attending.  I’m not even sure why I’m stressing but I am.  I guess it could be a compilation of money concerns, traveling, taking time off, what the heck to wear and not knowing when some of them are taking place.  I’m a constant worrier and some things are out of my control so this is when I need to be like “Meghan, calm down and just go with the flow.  Weddings are a happy time.”  Phew okay, I already feel better.   Sometimes you just gotta write things down and let it out.

10.  MOM AND MARTHA WILL BE HERE IN -8 DAYS!  You know I’m excited when I pull out the CAPS.  They are going to be staying with us from July 2^nd to the 8^th.  

May Reflections

How is it June 2^nd already?  But, seriously.  I’ve already got so many fun things planned for this summer that I know it’s going to fly by faster than the Rapper NoClue can rap a song.  Yea, so I actually looked that up but NoClue was the fastest rapper in 2005 just FYI.  Anyways, moving along from the useless trivia and back to the summer, which will be over faster than I can blink, I like to stop and smell the lavender (not a fan of roses).  

I think it’s good to stop and reflect on what you have been doing and no I’m not talking about dwelling on the past.  Sometimes things happen so fast that you don’t realize that it’s even happening or you forget to actually enjoy it.  At the end of the month I like to look back, usually at pictures and go over the previous month.  I spend a few minutes going over all the things that I accomplished that month and I am 99 percent of the time smiling and say “damn that was a good month, I really am grateful.”  Then I spend that 1 percent going over what was not so good and trying to figure out a plan of how I can improve on that.  I’m human, I make mistakes and my life is not perfect so there is always room for me to be better and try harder.

I’ll start with the things that I noticed could use some improvement:

1.  Communication, particularly with the boyfriend.  I tend to be one of those people that lets things go and then all those things get built up and I blow up like a damn firework on the fourth of July.    And so yea that happened and it was not cute. 

2.  Eating habits.  As in I eat too much.  I need the portion police to keep track of my food intake because it’s gotten way out of hand.  I’ve already been working on this one though and hope to further improve on this one.  

All Things Amazing in May:
1.  Erin and I surprised our best friend in Washington D.C.  The weekend was spent picking up right were we left off.  It was a quick trip and a long ass drive but I couldn't have had a better time with these too.  Sometimes you just need some quality time with your ladies.  

2.  Phil happened to be in D.C. for a business trip so we all brunched it up and had the best time drinking and eating way to much, playing Never Have I Ever, reminiscing about old times and non stop laughing.

3.  Went on my first Blate with Melissa.  We spent the day in Indy brunching, drinking mimosas, shopping, and eating/drinking more at Cheesecake Factory.  Seriously I couldn't have had a better first Blate. All the details are here if you want to find out more on my First Blate.

4.  Spent an afternoon with my goofy niece and nephew.  They are so fun to hang out with and they are just the cutest things ever.  We watched Frozen, goofed around and had dinner.  I miss them now.  

5.  Phil got Dragon a new collar and she loves it.  She told me so because it brings out the yellow in her eyes.  Don't worry I'm only a mild dog crazy lady. 

6.  Started running on my lunches 2 days a week.  This month I finally stepped up my game for working out.  I have to work extra hard to get the weight off and keep it off because of my thyroid issue.  It's frustrating for me because it's been a slow process but I am really trying and working extra hard to feel good.  It's so nice to get outside during the day and I feel so much better getting some activity in during the day.  Now after work on those two days I only spend 20-30 minutes after work at the gym lifting and doing ab work.  It's great coming home earlier to eat at a decent time.

8.  Went for a convertible ride with the bf and had a fun evening with our neighbors and friends. It ended up being a random night but the two of us had so much fun.  I might have had one too many glasses of wine though because my chatter box wouldn't shut off.

9.  Spent my first day of the season by the pool with the bf and friends which ended in a BBQ and bonfire.

10.  Had a fabulous day out on Lake Tippecanoe with the above friends.  You can't have a bad time when you are on the lake with beer, friends and a camera.  

11.  Last Friday as in the 30th the boyfriend and I had a date night.  Our plan was to go down in Indy and have dinner at Seasons 52 but we made a pit stop at Bonge's Tavern.  We have been wanting to check that place out for a while and decided to see what it was all about.  We ended up tailgating outside, eating dinner and meeting some great new folks. Our new friends invited us over and sat on the porch in rocking chairs telling stories.  It was such a random/unexpected night and it was perfect.  My cheetah heels were not appropriate though and I looked way out of place. So don't wear heels, unless you want to fall on your ass walking on the rocks.  

12.  To end May on an awesome note I got a hair trim and hung out with my girl Melissa!  We had lunch and Margaritas then spent the rest of the day poolside!  Seriously, I have so much fun with this girl and I feel like I have known her for way longer than I actually have.  Not to mention she just might be the most thoughtful person I have met.  For a late birthday present she got me an Elephant print and I can't wait to hang it up.  She even sent me some snail mail that I got when I got back home, which I haven't received in about 10 years unless you're my mom, HI MOM! So yea she's pretty much the shit! :)

It's been real May now I'm ready for what June will bring!  What were some of your favorite things in May?