Days like these

Let me just start by saying that yesterday was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It was one of those days I've been waiting for since the minute it started getting colder in the fall. My intention was to take the day off and pack, do laundry, get some stuff done at home, but when you wake up to a sunny day let's just say those thoughts go out the window. With that, Sara and I headed to Stillwater to grab lunch and make the most out of the weather -- and let's just say I think we accomplished our goal. There's nothing I love more than sunglasses, music blasting, laughing, and driving with my windows down. Here are some of the pictures I came up with :) 

Well... seeing as I've done TWO posts in two days, I'll most likely be MIA for a little bit.. ;)

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

-Kelly

Find the wonderful in today

Like most people, my life is chaotic. I am literally always on the go - Fairview, Pier1 (new job since January), going for a run, shopping, getting a hair cut, grabbing dinner with a friend, looking at apartments, and so on. Thankfully school is no longer in that list ;). You name it, I'm probably doing it.  Although it can get overwhelming, I honestly wouldn't change it for the world - it keeps me going, it keeps me happy, and it keeps me motivated. It makes me realize just how lucky and fortunate I am and it makes me strive to be better and, as corny as this sounds, not take anything for granted either. You are probably wondering what I am going to pull out of my creative bag next, but quite honestly, I've got nothing. All I've got right now is a list of things that make me happy. I've realized this whole little blog experience doesn't need to always revolve around sanding, painting, thrifting, or using my best judgment to make something beautiful. Instead, it can revolve around the true simplicities in life which inspire me and perhaps might help you understand where I'm coming from. All I've got to say is --take it or leave it, baby. :)


Anyways, I love:


.the number 19 
.warm smiles
.inspirational, hard-working, dedicated people
.cuddling up in bed on cold winter nights with my christmas tree lights on, candles lit, watching a christmas movie of some sort (AHEM --Home Alone...)
.Vino Verde (my FAVORITE wine from Trader Joe's)
.laughing until it literally hurts 
.my family - in my opinion, the greatest people ever - no matter how much we hit heads ;)
.my Fairview crew
.warm summer Saturday mornings at Lake Calhoun
.long drives
.reminiscing and having pictures to back up those memories
.hockey
.thrift stores
.Modern Family (the sitcom) - absolutely HYSTERICAL
.my best friends
.girls night out
.Tim McGraw concert 2010 at the grandstand 
.inspirational sayings - seriously corny I know
.songs with lyrics I can relate to 
.true friends
.my iPhone - yes I said it...
.driving to broomball every Friday in January and February
.my school counseling internship
.bonfires
.wearing sweats
.my family being proud of me
.compliments: giving and receiving
.making someone else's day
.helping others
.striving to be better
.Postsecret.com - READ if you haven't
.being loved
.looking forward to tomorrow




I miss:


.senior year of HS - driving to St Paul for every hockey practice with my dad 
.traveling for hockey - Osseo, Thoroughbreds, River Falls - the whole shebang
.being irresponsible in college
.The feeling of working hard at a sport
.Being in shape (sighhh)
.Spring Break '08 to Panama City Beach, FL
.anybody who I've lost
.The Suspects (intermural softball team) - hey, I sat myself out for obvious reasons, but DANG we were pretty good.. ;)
.being young and relentless
.Officiating broomball - HATED that job in college, but looking back it wasn't so bad. Which brings me to my next bullet point...
.being a carnie for my coach during the summer months for all 4 years of college - I don't enjoy spending long 12 hour + days on my feet, sweating, oversized grease-stained shirts, or being dirty, but I can honestly say I have never laughed so hard as I did when I was stuck in a dang trailer for 9 days. Let's just say you learn to entertain yourselves and you realize how much you cherish A/C ;)
.memories


Clearly I have MANY more things that tickle my fancy, but let's face it, it's nearly midnight and this girl needs her sleep. I did, however, take tomorrow off to finish packing (leaving for Florida this Friday), go running, clean my room AND car, and perhaps do something fun, but STILL -- I don't want to waste it sleeping. I promise I will update more than I have -- this next month will be busy busy, but like always, I will be ready to embrace whatever comes my way.


Have a great week and remember to cherish the little things in life--and, as my sign says, 'find the wonderful in today' :)


xoxo,


Kelly

Ps. When I say clean my room, I'm not talking about a little dusting and making my bed. Here's my proof:

:)