Friends

Finally

I just had a very needed conversation with a good friend and my heart is finally at peace. I love this feeling, but I HATE the crying that came with it. Our tears were much needed, but it was still sad. It just reminds me how important communication is between friends. Sometimes I would rather hide my feelings than say anything that might hurt someone else’s feelings. But I think it was time to really get it all out, because ultimately you’ll find how similar you really are. How their challenges and faults are the same as yours.

I hope that if any of you are feeling conflicted with a friendship that you speak from the heart instead of holding it all in, like I did with this friend. I learned my lesson and think things could have been resolved a lot sooner if I had just scheduled a lunch to talk. Silly me. I’m a little ashamed actually for avoiding her and swallowing my feelings. For not being more honest.

I can now go to sleep tonight knowing that our friendship is still intact and that we both still care so much. That our friendship lives on as strong as ever.

November 22, 2011 by
Lately

Lately

Now that the weather has finally cooled down, I’ve been on a running kick. Running is the best in Arizona when it hits the 70s. I haven’t ran this much in A WHILE, and my calves are in pain.

I’ve been having the itch to shop lately, too. Which isn’t good or smart, with Christmas right around the corner. Although, I HAVE started Christmas shopping!

Some of my splurges include:

These adorable bowls that I picked up at the Sweet Salvage Holiday Antique Boutique in Phoenix. They’re a grey/white color, which is perfect since I love grey.

Western looks. Found this skirt and these earrings at Francesca’s on the sale rack.

Classes at Ballet Fusion. Bought 5 classes for $10 off Living Social and can’t wait to try it out!

p.s. I have a little over a month to get my 12 before 2012 done. AGH!!!!!!!! I’ll have lots of posts coming up on my progress. Stay tuned…

November 21, 2011 by
Italy, Travel, Venice

Venezia – Part II

Now, back to Venice!

We woke up the second day to sunshine and blue skies. It was the perfect day to see the sights and take in more of the Venetian culture. First stop was St. Mark’s Square and Basilica with a Rick Steve’s Audio Tour.

 

 

Then we headed to the Rialto Bridge for lunch on the Grand Canal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best dessert I had the WHOLE trip.

After lunch we shopped. I loved all the window displays. This one made me wish we lived somewhere where I could wear fun gloves.

Doge’s Palace was pretty amazing, too!

 

 

 

 

Is this what my future son will look like one day? Hahahaha

That evening we timed our gondola ride with the sunset and set out for the 45-min ride. I must say, it was probably one of the most romantic things I’ve ever done. Watching the moon, holding Rob’s hand, resting my head on his shoulder, kissing under the Bridge of Sighs, the peaceful water… my heart was on overdrive. Then on our walk to dinner after Rob dipped me in St. Mark’s Square for a kiss and I about passed out from the cheesy, romantic gesture. I really loved it actually.

 

If you’re ever in Venice, I definitely recommend a gondola ride. Didn’t get the best pictures though, sorry. Still learning to use my camera and wanted to enjoy the ride!

Leaving the next morning was really hard. I wasn’t ready to leave the smell of the ocean, the pebble-stoned alley ways and bridges – the history.

November 20, 2011 by
Projects

Tattoo – yay or nay?

My 18-year old sister-in-law, Tayler, is getting a tattoo in December. And, I really want to go with her! If an 18-year old can do it, can’t a 28-year old? It makes me a little sick to my stomach to think about, but I’ve always toyed with the idea. It would be great to go through the pain with someone I love.

I know what I want, but I’m not sure yet where to put it and in what font. I went searching for inspiration online for placement ideas.

You’ll notice I’m leaning more towards a wrist or back placement. For the tattoo – I want to spell out “joy”. 3 letters, very small, a good font that will last over the years and not mush together with fading, and just one color – black.

If Lea Michele can sit through 10, I’m pretty sure I can sit through 3 letters.

So, are tattoos all that painful? Tayler isn’t even WORRIED about the pain and her tattoo plans are FAR MORE extreme than mine. She’s going upper shoulder blade, with 4 lines of text!

Any advice or placement recommendations for the least amount of pain?

(Image sources: Google)

November 20, 2011 by
Friends, Life

Fall blogging party

My best friend Kristin and I LOVE to read blogs. We’d do it all day if we could. But there is just NOT enough time in the day and night to do so!

So… I came up with the idea of a Fall Blogging Party, where we could read blogs all night, watch Halloween movies and make some headway on our own blogs – all without being interrupted by our hubbies.

It was awesome.

Our Friday night started with take-out from Wildflower Bread Co., then Practical Magic, wine, Teen Witch, more wine, blogging and cookies!

 

 

 

I spent most of the night on these blogs:

We literally spent 6 hrs blogging! If you ever want an excuse to hang out with a girlfriend, make up a theme and formally invite her. It was silly to name our little get-together but we might make it a monthly/seasonal party! Let me know if you want to be invited to the next one!

November 17, 2011 by