Happy lovers day!

I survived! You know, leading up to today I was worried about how it would feel to spend our first Valentine's Day as husband and wife apart from each other, but it went by! I realized last night that we all have choices about how we respond to our circumstances. I could have spent all day today being sad and depressed that we are apart, or I could be thankful for all the joy and blessings that this man, my husband, has brought to my life.

Thankfully my mind and heart went on the positive outlook and that's how my day turned out! Y'all - I didn't even cry! No tears when my coworkers sincerely asked how I was holding up today. Truth is, I love my husband and want to celebrate our love today, even from a distance! 

Babe, if you read this, you are my person, the love of my life and I'm so glad we said "I do." I will be thankful when this year of separation comes to an end, but know that I'm surviving today and working towards a mindset of thriving! 

xoxox.

Good times, good times!

hello!! y'all - I'm soooo pooped, but just had the greatest weekend with some wonderfully inspiring ladies! I met up with four of my college roommates in Chicago! What a blast!! I also had my first experience with mega bus! It really is a great way to travel! 

I have a bunch of unpacking and bonding with the cats so they don't feel entirely neglected, but will definitely post more later! 

1 of 4 pictures I took! Sadly none were of us - will have to get those from Liz!

new beer discovery!

I really like Michelob Ultra's line of flavored beers. The lime cactus and tuscan orange grapefruit were my favorites, but there is a new player in town! Dragon Fruit Peach! Mmm mm!

Husband asked if I would get sick of it (I tend to do that with beer) and there is a good chance! But it's a nice change, and if you're into light fruity beers, check it out!

That's all! Happy super bowl - if you're into that kinda thing...

a little late

I had good intentions of posting last night, but wasn't feeling super hot! I'm going to blame it on Monday :) 5 updates for you!

1) My neighbor made me pumpkin chocolate chip bread and brought it over last night! Too bad I don't know her name... Wouldn't that have been awkward - "oh thanks for the homemade goodies.... uh.. what's your name again?" At least then I would know? Oh well. We chatted for a bit and bonded even without knowing her name (gosh I feel awful!). The bread was still warm and made a yummy "bed night snack" and breakfast! Hooray!

2) While talking to the neighbor my cat ran outside!!! Oh jeez! All is well, but I panicked at first!!! She went down a few steps - sniffed it out and then I lured her back up with kitty treats. Enough of an adventure for one night!

3) I'm really loving working on Social Work Couture - I'm finding it to be such a creative outlet! You'll probably see less and less of me on here as I'm working on that project!

4) Getting ready to renew our lease at our apartment! That will put us here until April and then on to something bigger and better! I'm already excited about the possibilities - as is husband! No clue what it'll end up being, but so much of our future is up in the air, so that's not a surprise!

5) February is looking like a busy month!! I'll be going to Chicago and Florida! I'm going to have to work my butt off at work in overtime so I can play on the weekends, but it'll be worth it to catch up with good friends!

That's all! xoxo!