Life

I wish I had the courage to say what's in my heart and how I truly feel. I wish I wasnt scared of the unknown and the things that I cannot change. I wish I had answers instead of questions. I wish I knew what was right.




Life is beautifully complicated.

I Believe..

More of This and Less of That

Things to Stop Doing:

Dwelling in the past
Being so hard on myself
Over-thinking
Assuming
Judging a book by its cover

Things to Start Doing:

Commit
Reduce negativity from my life
Live in the moment
Create
Move On


Things to Do More of:

Laugh
Surround myself with positive people
Love with my whole heart
Express myself
Yoga
Travel
Family time
Notice More
Influence
Volunteer


Do more of what you love, try new things and take it all a bit less seriously.

Explore.Dream.Discover

Only Good Thoughts Can Stay

Be happy. Life is beautiful.

Things that are currently putting a smile on my face...

1. Sunny days
2. The kindest, most loving person I know, my mother
3. Knowing that my best friends will be by my side for the rest of my life
4. Anything in mason jars
5. Grilled cheese sandwiches
6. The bond I have with my Brother
7. Laughing so hard my stomach hurts
8. The pureness of love
9. Dreaming big
10. Postive Energy

I'm so grateful. Everyday.

For a Reason

This means so much to me today. Everything DOES happen for a reason.

I'm Back!

After months and months of silence... I'm back.

I needed a break... things were changing, life was moving too fast and I needed to slow down to truly appreciate all the little things in my life. Good and Bad.

A few things I've learned...

1. Happiness is the key to life
2. Smile. Its contagious
3. Forget about draining relationships, embrace meaningful ones
4. Over-thinking will drive you crazy
5. Communication is key
6. I'd be lost without my family. They are my inspiration
7. Be yourself
8. Be patient. Good things come to those who wait
9. Make decisions and move forward. Never look back
10.Take it slow
11. Best friends truly make life better
12. Be positive. Negativity is hard work
13. Success takes time
14. Believe in fate. Everything happens for a reason
15. Running is good for the soul

Thursday?!

I can't believe its Thursday already! Sorry for the blog silence but I've been drowning in work and trying to catch up before the weekend!

But tonight, I'm giving myself a break and going out with my girlfriends! Every first Thursday of the month in Portland, art galleries hold receptions and stay open later in the evenings to launch their new show. It's open to the public, and most galleries have food and wine. It's a fantastic way to see art, spend time with friends and roam the streets of Portland!

Happy {Feel Good} Weekend!

I recently turned 25 and up until my birthday I was freaking out about being so old, but I have to be honest, I love being 25! It's made me think about my life in a whole new light and I'm able to appreciate all the good things and people in my life. I've never been happier and it can only go up from here! I hope you have an amazing weekend! Remember to embrace and enjoy the people and moments around you... life is truly an amazing thing!

xxoo

Dazzle

I love jewelry! Having the right piece can really make an outfit pop. Loving all of these necklaces below!

Spiced Applesauce Cake

I've always loved to bake and cook but never really had enough time to find the recipes, buy the ingredients and take the time to make something tasty. But lately, I've found a real joy in cooking. Last night, I decided to make this delicious Spiced Applesauce Cake. It came out deliciously fluffy and tasty! Topped with the cream cheese frosting, its just the right amount of sweet. I even had a little this morning for breakfast!

Innovate

Feeling very inspired today and loving this quote.

Under The Weather

Being at work and sick on your birthday is no fun! All I want to do is get in my jammies and sleep for hours... but thankfully I get to hang out with my wonderful family and friends tonight and that definitely gives me something to be happy about!

Happy {FUN} Weekend!

Happy Friday! I'm looking forward to a long, 3-day weekend with my family and friends!

Have a great weekend! xxoo

I Like Your Style!

Loving these outfits I came across on Apartment #34's blog from See by Chloe. They are so cute, chic and simple... just what I need for the weekend!

I'm Back... I Promise!

Sorry for the extremely long blog silence but work and life has taken much of my attention lately. I just got back from the BCS National Championship game in Arizona and I must say it was absolutely amazing. It was my first time in Arizona and I fell in love; it could just be because the weather in Portland has been absolutely miserable, but whatever it was, we had an amazing time. Here are some photos from the week... ENJOY!

A Toast to 2011

I love this! Here's a toast to wonderful, happy, healthy and successful 2011!

Back to Life!

Hi! I'm back and feeling refreshed! I spent all of Sunday night next to the toilet and not feeling so hot on Monday, but I'm back to my normal self again today.

How were the holidays? I had an amazing two weeks off from work and got to spend time with family, friends and loved ones... it was exactly what I needed. Here are some photos from the holidays. I still need to upload photos, so I'll share more soon!

(This says it all... Lyrics from my Bestie's ultimate favorite song)