For Now

Taking a break from the blog for a while.

Happiest holidays and new year to you all! Be safe.

Much love.

love you e,

love, t.

When I Feel Anxious....

.... I am prone to clean, cook, and decorate. This was the result of last night's anxiety attack. I pulled out my roommate's Christmas tree from storage (all 7 1/2 FEET OF IT), decorated it, cleaned the apartment, scrubbed every inch of my kitchen, and baked Christmas cupcakes all while wearing the festive "Christmas" PJ's that my mama bought for me. Although, they don't seem very Christmasy to me. More like Twilighty. Like the movie. No offense, mooma. They are so comfy and soft.

I swear that this is the best way for me to get my mind off of the crud in my life...by focusing on the crud in my apartment. You should seriously give it a try! Now the apartment smells of trees (tree scented candles- the tree itself is fake) and cupcakes. As a result of my anxiety efforts, I was able to enjoy last night's episode of New Girl sitting by the sparkling tree. Not a bad way to end December 6th.

What are things you do to release your anxiety or stress? Don't tell me work out.

It's okay, you can. :)

love you e,

love, t.

Oh Happy Day

This beautiful box greeted me at work this morning.

Sometimes, it's the little things in life that get you through

that keep you looking up

sure, you'll have some dark clouds every now and then

but I believe there is something to find contentment in every day

today, mine was a blueberry bagel and a cup of OJ

sometimes, it's just what you need

funny how this song crept it's way into my head on this day......

 you can't always get what you want

 but if you try sometimes you just might find,

 you get what you need

happy day.

 love you e,

love, t.

Weekend love & recap

This weekend I adventured with my friends from college that live in my complex. They are oh so fun to be around. And they make me laugh, a lot. They are always down to have a good time and dance like fools next to me. Some nights are crazier than others, but it's nice having them around to laugh with. If you're reading this, much love to you Wy, Brycie, and Adam. You make River Crossing brighter! :)

(Selfies never turn out great) Where's Bryce?!

Saturday was spent with the beautiful Kelly Millspaugh. We bravely ventured downtown (in the midst of the Big 10 CRAZINESS) and had an enjoyable, spontaneous night roaming the city. She has been a saving grace to me in this season of life!! She is a tall, intelligent, gorgeous haired lady that I just love spending time with. We go on lots of "dates" together... movies, restaurants, bars, fun findings... weekends wouldn't be the same without her. She is looking for a roommate for the Indy area, by the way. Let me know if you are in need!!

 And then came Sunday. I went on a cleaning/re-organizing/decorating frenzy. Finally got around to hanging this and that, printed off some new pictures, etc etc.... boring, I know, but I think it's my drug. Doing home things. My husband is going to be a lucky man. 

Lovie wall :)

I bought a new duvet cover at Target. Oooo, aaaahhh

And I "decorated" my little tree with accessories.

Successful weekend. Fun weekend. Can't wait for Nashville this coming weekend! Weekend. Weekend.

love you e,
love, t.

Wakey Wakey

Remember when I told you I was an early bird? Still am. And I am slightly annoyed by the fact that I went to bed at 2AM and still woke up before 8AM. WHY?!?! Am I the only one out there with this problem???

So I woke up (AT 8AM) and decided that the best use of my morning time would be to work out considering I've been slacking lately. I put on the old leggings and gloves from back when I was a *hardcore Indy Mini Marathon trainee/runner. And it felt awesome! Until I started running. I've got a long way to go!

To document my journey this morning, I snapped some iPhoto shots.

Before the run: "YAY! Look at me! I'm going for a run!"

"New shoes! Yay, new shoes!"

20 minutes later......

After the run: "Oh dear Lord..."

"Why does everything hurt on my bodyyyyyyyyy?"

I ran two miles. That's a lie. I ran one mile really slowly and then walk/jogged a second.

Help me.

love you e,
love, t.

*I was/am the farthest thing from hardcore. And I only ran (if that's what you want to call it) the mini once in my life. And I've got two words for you--- never. again.

:)

PROPS TO YOU RUNNERS! DON'T KNOW HOW YOU DO IT!

December is Here!

What I hope to do this month...

dye my hair dark brown. soak in DC a little while I'm home. go on a weekend trip. complete a full 30-day shred routine. eat less McDonalds :) .buy a plane ticket to Colorado to visit friends. dress up and go out with my girlfriends. host a party. make a fun DIY. COOK MORE. and make one more visit to Chicago.....

.... :) :) :)

This month is so dear to my heart. I love all that it brings. Here's to winter wonderlands, family, friends, blankets, hot chocolate, fires, Frank Sinatra, home, Christmas trees, music, candles, turning 24, & a happy new year.

love you e,
love, t.