Happy Friday

Start your weekend with this happy little video from OH JOY.

 THANK YOU, Joy!

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Jackie, why have you been so terrible about blogging lately? 

(( long pause )) I suppose I've just been busy. 

Too busy? Too busy for a 5 minute post now and again?!

 True. At least once a week I've got 5 minutes to spare and work hasn't been busy...

 So post something!

Just a small monologue that went on in my head today when I thought about blogging. 

I think I hit that bridge that I thought "Why blog? My writing is average, at best, and my photos are awesome only half the time. I'm not a fashion blogger, posting about my outfits and inspiring others and creating trends. So, why?" I can only assume most bloggers come across these thoughts at some point, right? Then, I looked at one of my very favorite blogs for some inspiration, Bleubird, and was thinking how beautiful her kids and how I feel like I'm watching the youngest one, Sailor, grow up! What fun to look back on those posts when he is a grown man, maybe showing a girlfriend or fiancé funny and adorable pictures of himself. It dawned on me, that some bloggers just enjoy the documentation of it. Duh, Jackie. Isn't that the reason you started this little blog? I wanted to document my adventures, things that inspire me, and things that get me down. I wanted to share stories, things I love, etc. A little bit of anything and everything that I came across.

So... some things I would like to document...

1 & 2. I visited my lovely friend, Getzy, in STL for Mardi Gras weekend. Along with other fun activities, we saw the penguin parade. It was just about the cutest thing ever. Of course, they got too close and pecked at my leg, so it freaked me out! But overall, a fantastic weekend!

In other news: Getz is head to Costa Rica for 2 years in the Peace Core :) CONGRATS!

I think she'll need me to visit her at some point... YAY!

3 & 4. I spent my St. Patrick's Day in Cleveland with some great friends.

5. I always love visiting my little brothaa. 

Exactly ONE MONTH before my Spain trip to visit him for his Bday!!!!

6. Erin & I went to the Delta Rae & ZZ Ward concert. FANTASTIC!

We got to meet Liz Hopkins of Delta Rae & we hung out with ZZ Ward's band after the show...

Super cool! They're awesome people.

7 & 8. Spent Easter with my family in Cleveland. And yes, I do still hunt for my Easter basket.

I will never be too old for these things. Love you Ma for your love of all Holidays :)

9. Ryan Bingham concert. Country-Alt. Very good music!

He brought his dog out on stage and had him sit for a while. It was adorable.

10. I made an easter basket for this fella because he poked fun at me for still hunting for one.

And guess what... He loved it!

11. That same fella; He took me to an 80's themed Murder Mystery Party. It was super fun!

Meet Derek. I suppose I should mention he's my boyfriend. Yeaaaah. It's the truth. He's pretty rad.

I'm gonna go ahead and repeat one thing... ONE MONTH 'TIL SPAIN!!!!!!!!

Happy Friday

Check out these awesome images; it's a great way to capture little moments of your travels with out being too pose-y or tourist-y.

{ Feet First }

Enjoy & have a fantastic weekend!

Valentine, Be mine?

In light of it being Valentine's Day today, I thought I would share this blog with you all. A friend sent it to me yesterday and it made smile, laugh, and cry. Yeah, I'm serious. I cried almost every other story, right here, at work. It got weird. 

First, the blog. { Marc&Angel } This couples' blog is always a good read. Purely their opinions, stories, advice, etc. But always delivered in a clever and thought-provoking manner.

Second, the post. Here is a small example of why you should read all 60 of these stories...

#7 Today, it’s been five years since I adopted a puppy from a high kill shelter that had no time left. Since then I have developed a moderate case of a neurological disease that causes seizures. Believe it or not, the dog is able to detect my seizures before I know. She starts barking hysterically, and keys me into my episode before it starts. So today she is my service dog. The life I saved is saving me every day MMT (Makes Me Think).

Check it out here: 60 Short Love Stories

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Nikki, the dog

I know I have mentioned my family dog before, Nikki, but news as of late my friends – She has started her own blog! Ok, so my mom writes for her... but she was so inspired by my blog that she would like to share her "everyday thoughts" with all of you! It's quite funny actually. 

My mom was an English major and her fantastic writing has a chance to shine through Nikki's simple, straight-forward, but humorous thoughts. I'm sure most of you with pets can relate to talking to their beloved animal, even talking for them at times. Well picture this: Nikki is extremely mellow, and like most, it's the little things in life that matter most to her. She enjoys long walks, naps in the sun, lush grassy patches in the yard, and of course her kibbies! (Ok, this kind of sounds like a personal-add for a dog... just go with it.) 

She is very Eeyore-esque, a realist, an "ohh bother" type and scared of almost everything... but we love her!!

{for example}

 Read her blog {here} and you shall see!!