Car dancing makes me happy

Summer is just around the corner people. I couldn't be more thrilled. I love winter and all but let's be honest there is something special about driving around, windows down, sunshine on the shoulders and...car dancing!! Who doesn't love a little car dancing? I do. Enjoy.

Ps I need to teach
Britters how to properly move her body like a cyclone. Miss you Britters!!

Pps I don't think Jackson is thrilled to be on the back seat. And he has j Biebs hair.

-Live with passion

Today.

Today.  Sometimes I don't think I focus enough on today.  I mean how much of today do I spend planning for tomorrow or wondering/worrying about things of the future that haven't happened yet and potentially may not EVER happen?

Today I was reminded that I may not know what road life will lead me down over the upcoming years, months, weeks, or even days. In fact, I'm not entirely certain I always know where I want the future to lead me. THIS STRESSES ME OUT. But then, I am reminded on days like today that it will all work out and be OK. How do I know this?  Because at the end of the day what really matters are the people in my life and gratefully I have the most amazing people in mine.  

HTYA Family Reunion Snowmass, CO 2010

I LOVE my family (this includes my extended family, of course!). Seriously, I am OBSESSED with them.  They're the best. All of them.

NYC Chelsea Market July 2010

If you don't know them- you should get to know them.  That way you can agree with me when I say they are some of the most creative, caring, funny, smart, strong, giving, adventurous, compassionate people EVER. EVER.

Today, and every day for that matter, I was reminded that, in addition to my family, I have the GREATEST people in my life.  All of you. I learn something from each of you and I am glad you're in my life. I'm not always the best at expressing just how much I care about people. For some reason it scares to feel vulnerable and always express exactly what I feel.  But just know that even if I may not say it, I do care. From the friend who called every single day for 8 months after my best friend passed away just to make sure I was doing alright, to the random visits from friends and family to DC and Texas, or people who make time for me when I come to visit, to roommates who will stay  up until all hours of the morning if I need them to, to my funny co-workers who leave surprises in my cube (some good, some bad), to the 5 friends who got married this past year and I got to come be a bridesmaid (yes, you read that correctly. I bought 5 bridesmaid dresses in approx. a year) to all the runs, brunches, lunches, dinners, etc. with wonderful friends that just make life better by getting to catch up with them, to the random texts, phone calls, emails, flowersm Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Sonic runs, and more. Thank you. I just love all the people in my life.

Here's a little recap of all the bridesmaid dresses...not quite 27 Dresses...

Today I was reminded just how grateful I am for one of my very best friends, Amber.  She was like a sister to me. She knew me better than almost anyone. We could spend hours doing absolutely nothing and still have the best time and the best memories (usually they involved me embarrassing myself in some way or Amber forcing me out of my comfort zone which then once again usually led me to embarrassing myself...again.) Amber passed away unexpectedly last May. I miss her daily. And yet, I am grateful I know that I will see her again one day. I will forever be grateful for her and she will always be with me because more than anything she helps me want to live for today and love it.  I don't always succeed but I want to be better at realizing the value in being given today.  That today anything really is possible and to make the most of it. She seemed to always make the most of each day and I want to follow in that path. 

No matter what happens or doesn't happen in my life it will all be OK because it's the people in my life that matter and it's those people that will help you get through those times when you wonder if you can make it through today. So for now...I want to just enjoy today.

The art of the HUMBLEBRAG

HUMBLEBRAG:
one word
verb, noun, adjective, any use really.
1. Fain complaining while patting yourself on the back.
2. When a person compliments him- or herself by pretending to complain of a difficulty.

The HUMBLEBRAG. We are ALL guilty of it at some point. I'm not saying HUMBLEBRAGS are a bad thing. Bottom line- they just make me laugh.

1. "Oh it was so annoying.  I was talking with William Shatner last night and he kept saying

'sabatAge' instead of 'sabatOge'."

(SIDE NOTE: This is a quote from a co-worker on the art of the humblebrag)

TRANSLATION: Yes, the fact William Shatner says "sabatAge" rather than "sabatOge" may actually be annoying.  But really, the point of the story is just to tell us how you've been chatting it up with William Shatner.

2.  "It's so annoying. My size 2 jeans are baggy on me."

TRANSLATION: I have lost weight. Please notice. But I didn't really have any weight to lose because I was a size 2 to begin with.

3. Courtesy of twitter.com/humblebrag "Is it a bad sign if I've gone out with someone who's played a killer on #Dexter ?"

TRANSLATION: Guess what? I went out with someone who was on Dexter!!!

HUMBLEBRAGS. I find them amusing.

25 is a good number

i like lists, the number 25, and birthdays.  it just so happens this year is my golden birthday. I will be 25 on the 25th. That is exactly one month from today.  So it figures I should make a list of 25 items I want to become or accomplish during my 25th year.

Some I may accomplish. Some may roll over to next year. Either way. I like having a list.

1.  Learn a second language. Spanish or French? Maybe both. We'll see.
2. Skydiving.
3. Write my book.  I have been "writing" it for a while now but this time I have an end date in mind.
4. Submit a recipe to a recipe contest. somewhere. undecided as of now.
5. Run the D.C. 1/2 Marathon.  Just so happens it's the day after my birthday. So i will be celebrating the actually day by going to bed early.  But then again that's another reason to celebrate birthday week not just birthday day.
6. Travel to a new place. Spain? I could practice my Spanish there. And eat good food. Or maybe Peru?
7. Blog more.
8. Be a better friend, daughter, sister, and aunt.  I seriously have the most amazing people in my life.  All of you. If I know you and you are reading this I am glad you are in my life. I want to make sure that I never take anyone for granted. I'm not always the best at expressing how I really feel about people but I want to be better at it.
9. Be more patient.  The days are long but the years are short. Some things take time. I want to enjoy each day more.
10. Find a job I love.
11. Call a friend that doesn't live near me every week and catch up with them.
12. Read at least ONE new book every month.
13.  Bike through Lancaster County
14. Shower at a flying J's-  Yes, I do realize this is really weird. But for some reason since I was younger and I heard them yell "shower 3 is open" I've always thought it'd be funny. 
15. Milk a cow. Never done it. Always wanted to.
16. Raft through the Grand Canyon
17. Learn to do a handstand
18. Find a cause I really believe in and then volunteer with them or help raise money for them.
19. See Garth Brooks in concert
20.  Laugh at myself more
21. Drive across America from coast to coast
22. Go fishing. Catch a fish. Cook it for dinner.
23. Send  a message in a bottle. Pointless? Probably. Still...I've never done it.
24. Let go of my fears that hold me back.
25. Learn a new sport. Ice Skating? Skateboarding? Golf?