Friday Favorites

Oh hi old stranger.  Lovely to see you again.  Here are few of my favorite things.

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.  I wanted to read the book because it's coming out in theaters but the book exceeded my expectations.  I laughed.  I cried.  And I could no believe how much this book hit close to home.

2. Speaking of books....Words from a Wanderer by Alexandra Elle.  I found this on Amazon the day I went on a book splurge and it's beautiful.  I enjoy reading the encouraging words before work at Starbucks.

3.  Snapchat conversations with one of my best friends Tenzin.  Which includes her view of lunch at the hospital when she works the evening shift.  Makes me miss her a whole lot.

4.  Spring Break Memories.

5. Jamming to country music because I want the warm weather more then I want anything else.  But seriously, can someone tell me what's better then hearing country music to get you ready for summertime and beers with your best friends.

2014 Thus Far....

First blog post of the year 2014 and it's going to be a quick little round up.

Mom, Chris and I went to Miami for a vacation from winter, reality, and to spend as much time on the beach.

Flash forward to the polar vortex and the first two days were "cold" for Floridians in the fifties, but wonderful to us who were coming from temperatures in the teens.

Unfortunately for me, the days of relaxation wore off within a few hours of working.  

This vacation was a roller coaster of emotions.  I was standing by the ocean in January and wished so much that my dad was there.  But we got clues that he was there, every part of the vacation, and I couldn't be more blessed for those signs from heaven.

I promise to update this more in the year 2014.  More pictures, more posts and plenty more memories.

Friday Favorites

Not only do I love Friday's because it's the start of the weekend, but also because I can share my favorite things with you all.

1. This song.  Like most songs I write about on here, it speaks to my soul. I think this song is one hundred percent better without Christina in it (sorry I had to say it).  Those piano cords and his voice rip out my soul in such a good way.

2.  That I get to spend the dreaded 13th of the month with my Dad's best friend slash our neighbor Joe.  Was it weird that one of my Dad's best friends was an 83 year old man? Not really.  Is it weird that I'm tickled pink whenever I get to talk to him or hear that he talked highly about me at work?  Not even close.

3. These girls. This family. This picture. Our memories.

4. Text messages from important people in my life telling me what a wonderful special person I am.  Yes, this is selfish, but I got two text messages this week that honestly put such a huge smile on my face because I'm reminded how many great people I have in my life.

5. Peppermint Mochas from Starbucks and the wonderful baristas that welcome me with bright personalities every morning.  It's a great way to start a day.

Let me leave you with this piece of advice that I am reminded of every day, but especially on the 13th of the month.  Let your loved ones know how important they are to you. Hug people who you adore and tell them you love them.  Embrace the good in your life.  Because you will miss it when it's gone.

Motivational Monday

Because let's be serious, who actually enjoys Monday?

Let's start writing some beautiful stories friends

 

The Beauty of Snow

Do you feel it?  Or smell it?

Snow has a specific smell that takes over the air.  Such a weird statement but if you grew up in New England, you may understand the idea of being able to smell a snow fall approaching.  
I love the sight of snow falling, especially at night.  It seems as if the whole world stills for those first few minutes of the storm and a silence drops on our busy lives.  When the snow is untouched? That's complete beauty.

In case this snow starts tonight or tomorrow, please be safe friends. 

Wordless Wednesday

Friday Favorites

Spring is almost here ya'll and I am so excited for the flowers that are starting to bloom!  Just think of all the colors that are going to be coming back.  Red, yellows, greens, blues! My favorite <3

Love letters.  I have been writing them to my mom a lot for encouragement throughout her recovery.  But I have also been itching to leave a love letter to a stranger, so I'm going to be working on that in the next few days.  I think love letters will change the world.

Give Me a Reason --Pink ft. Guy from Fun.
 This song is on heavy rotation on the radio right now and every time I hear it, I always tell who ever is around me that I absolutely love it.  It's funny when a certain song can speak to your soul and this song has done it for me.  I dare you to listen to this song and not fall in love.

Wordless Wednesday

A Love Letter to My Amazing Mom

I know I have written this many times in this blog, but my mother is truly a saint.

She is recovering from this major surgery, her second major surgery in the past two years, and I get inspired every time I watch her walk down the hall.  Yes, I may give her a hard time as "pay back" for all the times she asked me if I was okay. But I worry about her every day and wish that all the pain she has felt the past few months/years goes away super fast.

She is one of the strongest people I know; barely complaining after this hip surgery.  I can tell how bored she is because my mom is not the type to just sit around and do anything.  It hasn't even been a week, and yet my mom wants to wash dishes because "she can just stand there."

My mother.  She supports me with everything I do without a question and all I could wish for is to do the same in return.

Mom, while I know you are wicked bored right now, just know how proud I am of you for the strength you have shown since this surgery and every day before it.  Please do not be afraid to ask me for anything; from putting on your slippers to moving some books into the living room.  I love you a lot and can not wait until this all is such a distant memory.

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Break Edition

Spring Just Around the Corner

Yesterday was an amazing day.  

When I left work at 4, I did not need my jacket in order to keep warm.  Instead, I felt the warmth of spring being just around the corner.

And I could not be happier.

I can not wait until I can fill my room with flowers from the garden again.  When I can wear t-shirts and not freeze.  When I can open the windows and not have to reach for a blanket to keep warm because warm air is coming into my room.

Spring!  It's coming people.  Get excited.

 

Wordless Wednesday---Remixed.