you light up my life.

Oh I cannot wait!! Education is amazing, no matter what you're learning. Took a friend to yoga for the first time today and it was a learning experience. Went to Chicago for the first time last weekend, took my first cab ride...learning is fantastic!

you're next.

Hey, I'm single. Have been for 7 years. Maybe my upcoming 27th birthday is prompting emotions I've been pushing away or maybe I'm just fed up. Some days when the thought of it creeps in my head I love what's happening and other days I want to throw in the towel. I would love to have an awesome boyfriend to share my life with, to take trips with, have a family, etc. but I don't so I'm living the life I have. I'm not sure if I'll get the fairytale or not, but I'm not going to sit by the phone pinning over something or someone I can't have. I got a very harsh and unmistakable reminder last night that a person I care very much for is not mine. Thank you, thank you for throwing it in my face.

So until "he" shows up I'm going to stand tall, not every day (I'm not Jesus) but most days I will. I'm a very independent, talented, smart, and beautiful person so even if I don't find someone that makes me happy, I refuse to let someone ruin the happiness I have. Don't take advantage of my weakness to appease your selfishness.

identify the repetition.

in the blink of an eye.

I haven't blogged many photos since Megan and I started Nine Photography & Design together. Here's just a few things we've been going the past few months. The last three months have been a blur and I cannot wait to see what else is in store for us.

got me in a haze runnin' for cover.

it's a bad night to be alone.

And you rest your bones

Somewhere far from my house

Yeah, but you still pull me home

nothing you could do.

Brandi Carlile - River TV on NCTV 'If there was no you' from Northampton Community Television on Vimeo.

in the hooping closet.

I hooped as a little girl, but not until this past weekend when I picked up a hoop at a music festival did I realize how much fun it is. I think I'll be looking into some local classes for sure.

Hoop Jam from gotandem on Vimeo.

count your kisses one by one.

that's where the tall corn grows.

     
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