Be an original.

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Happy Friday, dolls.

Love always.

My wish for you all...

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I think this is the perfect mindset to bring in the new year. I know I want to start this year fresh, be rid of my past mistakes, learn from them, and enjoy 2012. And yes, surprising myself would be refreshing. 

I hope the same for each and every one of you. And I thank you for coming along with me on this blogging adventure and I promise to be better in the new year. {I blame the craziness of the holidays - that's much better than taking the blame myself. ;)}

Here's to a fabulous first week of 2012. 

Love always.

Always be thankful.

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I think this is a good reminder for Thanksgiving Week...

Happy Monday, kittens!

Love always!

3 simple rules.

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The rules are simple. Now make it count.

Happy Monday, babes. Let's make this week a good one!

Love always.

Embracing what it's about.

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I've posted this little note before, I know. {I'm like an elephant, I always remember... You've heard that, right? Or am I crazy?! ;-)}

But it's perfect right now. 

I have always thought that it's uber important to make sure people know how much you appreciate them. I believe the simple words "thank you" can make someone's day that much better. It's good to know your actions are noticed, or that you've made a difference to someone. It's heartwarming. 

Last November I made it a point to post on my Facebook something I was thankful for everyday.

And since it's almost that time of year again - month of Thanksgiving - and instead of just enjoying the delicious food and gatherings that come from this season I have decided to embrace what it's really about: Taking a moment and being thankful for the things I have in this life.

I urge you to as well. It's all too often we take the things around us for granted; I don't think it's too much effort to take a step back and appreciate them. Even on your roughest day - it could be much, much worse. 


On that note - happy Friday, lovers! Hope you have a FABULOUS Halloween weekend! {I'm headed to a costume party tonight! Eeeek! I'll post lots of pictures, don't worry!}

Are you dressing up for Halloween? What are you going as?!

Love always.

What are you doing with your time?

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I thought this was a good thought to start the last week of October with...

Happy Monday, pretties!

Love always.

Words of Wisdom.

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As I'm posting this I realize that the last quote I posted was about the past - gives me a kinda bad rap that I'm trying to get over something, huh?

Well, actually - for the first time in a long time - I don't think I am. I think I've just learned from it and have finally moved on from it, from it all. And that's saying a lot to be honest. As a girl {or guy} but I speak from a girls perspective - I think we tend to wrap ourselves up in the past and can't see much beyond it. We blame the next guy for the last ones mistakes, etc.  Lord himself only knows how guilty I am of this... but once you finally make it through the ugly... it's. so. much. better.

I can finally look back on this, that, and the other and know what I learned - what I didn't - what I would do all over again - and what I wouldn't.

I think maybe this is what they're talking about when people mention growing up... Huh?! Who knew! ;)

Have a good one, kittens!

Love always.

Be confident.

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Something we all need to be reminded of once in while.

Happy hump day, sweets!

Love always.

p.s. I promise there will be a post full of wedding pics soon. :)

The past.

So. Beyond. True. And such a good reminder. {That I needed.}

Happy Friday, Dolls.

I'll be weddinging {yup, I just made 'wedding' into a verb - deal with it.} it this weekend. Rehearsal dinner tonight, wedding festivities tomorrow. I promise I will post a bajillion pictures.

Love always. 

p.s. Please pray I don't freeze my bum off in my strapless dress tomorrow! Hmm.. on second thought... freezing my bum off doesn't seem so bad... #newweightlossidea #freezetherapy

Oh, the possibilities...

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I saw this earlier this weekend while I was out with my Mom and it struck me. And it's been stuck in my head on repeat as if it were some catchy country song. I kinda love it. It's a simple reminder that even in our weakest moments we have the possibility of greatness. I think everyone needs to be reminded of this once in while. I know, I do. 

Have a wonderful Monday, Lovelies. 

Love Always.

Sometimes.

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I needed to read this today. It's a good reminder. Hope you all are having a wonderful week.  Enjoy your rainy Tuesday. {at least in Ohio}

Love always. 

wild at heart.

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I love this. So simple yet so honest. 

Are you wild at heart??

Happy Saturday, dolls. Hope you have a fabulous weekend and spend time with those you love.

Love always.

don't let life discourage you.

It's almost the weekend. 

Love always.

and enjoy the ride.

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this speaks for itself. i love this.

happy thursday, dolls! we are almost to the weekend!

do you have big weekend plans??

love always.

Imagination.

Oh so true.

Happy Saturday, Pretties.

Love always,

me

Thoughts to begin your Friday.

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Just a thought to begin your Friday...

Hope you all have a fabulous day. I'm going home to the country for the weekend... can't wait to get out of the city for a bit. It's always so refreshing.

Love always,

me

Just be.

So perfect. So true. So needed right now.

Love always,

me