Growing Pains

As a child my parents always told me that I don't want to rush to become an adult. It is much more than I could ever imagine. Now that I see 30 I want to go back in time and just sleep in bed all day. It isn't the bills, work or decisions but more of relationships (maintaining, grooming, etc).

Everyday is a lesson though and I can only hope that through all I am dealing with I am growing into the woman I always dreamed to be.

Happy New Year!

Claim greatness.

That's all.

2011 Reflection

This has been a year of adventure. So many things that I have never experienced came up this year that has helped me grow and learn. Other events caused some tears but everyday cannot be full of sunshine. I am just thankful that I made it this far. As I close out this year I think back and look forward to the even better time I will have in 2012.

While doing some research on a new project for me I came across this nice reflection piece I thought I would share with you. The Simple Mom blog has a nice reflection sheet that I will be filling out today. It really does make you think so if you plan on doing it please be somewhere quiet. Here is the link http://simplemom.net/

Last but not least even though I didn't post much this year I appreciate you following my life. I know more is to come with the wedding, 30, and my career.

Enjoy today. Enjoy everyday

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

I know that this is the time of year that people are running around trying to buy out the stores but I hope you aren't. I am certainly not going insane with spending. I want to start the new year off with riches instead of massive debt.

If you are out and about just remember that this season is not about who can spend more than someone else.

Let's remember that this is the time that we give thanks for the many blessings that we have. If you have an opportunity to spend time with family and friends that alone should be filling. Gifts are just things.

Love and Light

Smells Like...

Certain scents and smells really do make a difference in our mood. I find myself attracted to fresh scents. I enjoy the glow in it. If you can say a scent glows?

Anyway one of my favorites is the White Tea line from Westin At Home. Not only is it fresh but it helps you relax. When you first walk into a Westin Hotel the smell takes over all your senses.

I am so glad to know folks that love me. Margaret Cook hooked me up recently with a fresh supply of goodies.

If you want to learn more about this awesome scent visit http://www.westin-hotelsathome.com/category.aspx?white-tea-aloe

You will not be sorry.

I'm an artist

Yes!!!!!

It is so awesome to try new things.

This past weekend me and some friends (thanks to Diva Deb) did A Date to Paint. It was interesting. We were able to bring snacks, wine and such to enjoy. Then we took a painting that was already completed and made our own artwork based on what we saw. At first it was like I can't do that but as we worked through it the experience was very relaxing.

See my finished work beside the original.

It wasn't on my bucket list but now I can make artist off as a accomplishment.

For more details visit http://www.adatetopaint.com/

Sleepless

Thoughts, ideas, task and so much more fill my mind especially at night. I thought I was doing the right thing but chilling out after a certain time so that sleep would come to me quickly. The problem is that lately sleep doesn't want to just visit me.

I love Sleepless in Seattle but our stories are much different. I feel like their are not enough hours in the day for all I want to do. I assume the best thing for me to do is try different things and see if it makes a difference.

Something has to change so I can get some sleep.

Hmmmmm.....

Feel free to post suggestions because I really need them.