In 2011, I came up with a list of 30 things I wanted to do by the time I turned 30. It was a lofty list, for me, at least. But at the time, I thought I had more than 2 years to complete it, and back then, I didn't think I would be moving… Continue reading 30 Before 30: Fail. But Ongoing.
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My TV Shows, and Why I’m in Love with Nashville
Here's the TV shows I keep up with these days: Drama: -Nashville. A special mention here -- I highly, highly recommend Nashville on ABC, y'all! The acting, music, production and plot are all a solid A. Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere each ear...
My Happy List: January 2013
My Happy List: January 20131. Mango pup2. Walt Disney World3. Flip-flops4. A great book5. Salt air6. Hydrangeas7. A whole day off with my hubs8. An unexpected gift9. Caramel10. The Crimson Tide11. My sorority13. My nephews14. Our April 2009 weddin...
I am a Princess
I Am a Princess on Disney Video Disney put together this great video celebrating girls and what being a princess is really all about -- being strong, trustworthy, compassionate, brave, and loving. Thank you, Disney, for reminding us that "princess...
Subaru hits the right note with me: The life of a Labrador
Every once in a while, an ad actually does strikes a chord with me. And I just happened to be the right demo for this one: Married, female, 25-34, the owner of a chocolate Lab, and thinking about having a child, maybe. Is it bad that I tear up eve...
Going Solo – and that’s OK
My husband Brian and I recently passed the 14-month mark of our time living here in Orlando. At the end of August, we made the much-anticipated move from an apartment to a rental home. We're really enjoying it -- we have a pool, a garage and more ...
The 3 Ps of obtaining your goal and dreams
Position. Persistence. Patience. These are the three Ps of obtaining your goals and dreams for your life. 1) Position yourself to be in the best place possible. This is where research and hard choices come into play. Whether you feel you need more...
The Kristen Heptinstall Quest: Fit by 30
I'm not someone you would point at and say, "Hey, fat girl!" but I'm getting close. I'm inspired by The Jen West Quest. Jen is around my age, and in 2010, she shed about 50 pounds over the course of about 6 months. Her starting weight is pretty cl...
Stopping Stress in its Tracks
I'll admit, I've been feeling a bit run-down lately. I've had the sniffles, allergy issues, headaches and digestive issues, to name a few. I'll also admit that I've not been taking the best care of myself. I'm not eating wonderfully or working out...
Sweet Home…Florida? Selling our Alabama home
Over the weekend, I sent off paperwork to sell our first home in Alabama. If all goes well, that chapter of my and my husband's life will be over come Monday. It's hard not to get nostalgic about the time we spent in that house. We got engaged and...