Confessional Friday {Link Up}

I've been doing pretty good this week, blogging.

better than usual anyway.

But Let me just get right to it...

 

 

Here are just a couple of my confessions:

 

*I confess... I couldn't be more excited that it is Friday..

But I actually went home sick today from work.

Which really worries me..

 

*I confess... I am really excited about my Halloween costume tomorrow.

Hints why I am worried I might be getting sick.

 

*I confess... I went to Old Navy this week to get one thing for my costume.

and left with 7 different things.. oops

{what happened to my budget}

 

*I confess.. I really question people who don't dress up or like Halloween.

It's the one time of year you can dress up HOWEVER you want and act HOWEVER you want!!

 

*I confess... I am really feeling old these days.

I seriously sleep 8-9 hours a night.

I eat dinner around 6:00. WOW

 

*I confess... I am need of a vacation.

A beach. Cocktails. and a cute cabana boy!

 

*I confess... since I upgraded my iPhone.

I've been through 3.

Maybe that wasn't the smartest idea.

 

*I confess... I really think I have the best parents in the world.

I have been thinking all day how blessed I really am.

 

*I confess... I feel like guys these days are panzies. But really.

Scared of haunted houses, or scared to ask a girl out.

crazy to me.

 

*I confess... I am obsessed with my Kindle.

I seriously read so much more than I ever thought I would since I have gotten it!!

 

*I confess... I think you should all go link up with

Leslie for some Friday Confessionals!!!

 

xoxo.

Have a great weekend!!

In. A. Funk.

I hate when it happens.

But it usually happens.

Not often.

Probably less than most.

But there are days when I am just in a funk.

A funk about it all. 

so this is your warning, if you don't want to hear me vent.

leave. right. now.

Come back tomorrow. 

It will be better. 

It will be Friday!!

"If I have said it once, I have said it a million times.."

{my mom always says that}

but I am the most impatient person you will ever. meet!

{I get it from my Dad}:

If I have something on my mind, I want to do it then.

If there is a problem, I want to fix it ASAP.

If I see something I want, I want to get it.

It's a fault. and I realize that.

I pray about it all the time. 

I think that is the first step.

But I think more than anything. 

I need to let go and let God!

He knows best.

In everything.

I get mad at myself for:

pressuring people.

rushing things.

over thinking.

blaming my self for other people's mistakes.

I constantly have to remind myself:

 I get reminded of this everyday.

that I can't always hold on to everyone I meet.

That some are meant to exit my life.

and yes, as much as it sucks.

meant to hurt me. lie to me. and make me humble. make me grow.

I need to forgive. let go. move on.

and smile about those people who stay around.

I can't decide if life is one big lesson.

or large amount of little lessons that make you grow.

with each step. situation. and relationship 

you learn more about people.

more about your self.

and really how strong you are.

It's a challenge.

I know that.

trying to remember your blessings and be thankful for them.

thankful for the constants in your life.

and

learning to take the variables as just that, variables.

realizing not every friend is really a "friend"

and that the truth isn't always honest. 

Maybe my "funk" today isn't really a funk.

but a moment of truth that I just needed to get out.

Either way.

{{{ I CONFESS... }}}

I confess...

*That I have drank cokes the last three days.. 

WHO AM I?

It has to stop ASAP!

*I confess... I got a new iPhone 4S yesterday.

Yes, I had an upgrade.

No, I didn't want a 5.

(I can't live without my battery case!)

*I confess... I shopped at express 3 times this week.

Buy one get one 50% off on shirts.

You can't beat that!!

*I confess... I have 3 fold out chairs, 2 coolers, 8 wine glasses

and a large pillow in my truck.

bad part.. It has all collected there.

NO, I don't camp.

Just tailgate!! :)

*I confess... I got shellac on my nails last week.

I pulled it off 3 days later.

That is what happens when I don't really like the color.

*I confess... I would go to Keeneland every weekend.

To not bet at all.

Just have a couple of drinks

and be absolutely content.

I love dressing up! 

Seeing all my friends!

Is that bad??

*I confess... sometimes when I'm out

with people I start to love them so much

I add them to my favorites on my phone?

(The next morning, I'm always like whatt?)

{How weird is that?}

Yes. I love Emojis #sorryImNotSorry

*I confess... I CAN't online shop.

I found these boots I LOVE on DSW.com

went to the store, they didn't have them.

So they ordered them.

Which means, I am stalking FedEx every 20 min at work.

God help me!

*I confess... I need a good devotional book.

I do daily devotionals over email but

I want something more personal and tangible in my hand.

*I confess... it's the weekend.

I couldn't be more excited!! 

XOXOXO 

Everyone go link up with The Blonde Ambition!

Birthday Blog

Soo..  as you know from my last post. 

I am now officially 25.

Don't worry. I don't feel any different! 

Same ol' crazy me!! 

shenanigans and all!! 

I know I say this every year but I seriously think this was the

BEST

Birthday yet!! 

No. But. Really.

Not only did I celebrate for a WHOLE week.

but I saw everyone I love most!!

Let us start here.

September 28.

WhitBit and I decided to get our lives back together.

and frequent our local hang out.

Drakes. Which is like "Cheers" to us.

We have gotten to know servers, the DJ, the doormen, and most people who also frequent there often.

It FELT so good.

to let loose. and dance and laugh like old times!

{Her job took her away from me for awhile}

September 29.

I Got up and prepared for the tailgate my brother and his friends were throwing.

Whit and Kellie met at my house and we headed to Commonwealth.

There was a great turn out and it was so much fun!!

And of course, we went out afterwards!!

September 30

I got up and headed to my moms for my Birthday Lunch!!

She made my favorite meal!

We all ate and ended up taking a long nap!

Such a good time!!

October 2

My actual Birthday!!

I went to work and received all kinds of surprises!!

I was seriously so excited!!

All those beautiful flowers and a surprise birthday cake!!

After work I met a long time friend at Hooters

(yes, I'm even classy on my birthday)

and then went downtown for awhile!!

October 5

My friends came in town and I couldn't have been more excited to see them!!

we said we were going to "Lay Low" since the real celebration was Saturday.

BUTTTTT You know how that is. 

I wasn't even able to drive to dinner. :)

After dinner we almost went out, but ended up just going to Shamrocks.

Then had people back at my house.. till 4 AM. (Yikes)

October 6

THE BIG DAY.

For whatever reason I got up about 8:30 

and went and woke up Nat to talk to me.

After a couple more winks of sleep, I started getting ready about 10 AM.

Alex, Katie, Becca and I went to the club house for the day!

We had the best time!

I LOVE getting dressed up for Keeneland!!

We left Keeneland about 4:45 

Dinner was at 6:30 and we had to do a wardrobe change!! :) 

I think the ride from Keeneland to Becca's and then my house was my favorite.

We literally had a dancing PARRTTYYY!!

It was hilarious!!

We had dinner at Sal's 

and then headed to Parlay!!

I literally got the BEST table in there with my reservation

because I was right by the stage and high enough I could see everyone in there. (Thanks Elizabeth!!)

Jordan English was playing and I LOVE LOVE LOVE him!!

Then here comes Elizabeth to distract me from the bar.

She acts like it was an emergency and needed me right then.

I hurry over to see what she had to talk about 

and look who was sitting at my table!!

Yepp! My daddy and step mom!!

I literally screamed "DADDDYY??"

haha. To funny!!

I was soo excited they were there.

We continued the night away dancing and having the best time!!

All my girls dancing with Daddy O

October 7

I yet again woke up at 7:45 AM

So I went and got the girls breakfast!!

Then, I headed to Keeneland with the family.

We had reservations in the Stakes room and it was so nice!!

I love Keeneland!!

We had a great day laughing, fighting my hangover and daddy winning some money!! 

Seee. 

I told you!! 

It was literally the BEST. BIRTHDAY. EVER.

I should have taken way more pics than I did but..

I had like 18 people at my dinner.

I had a large group out to Parlay that night!

It was seriously my favorite!!

Thank YOU so much for all the wishes, fun, and drinks!

I guess I have to go back to reality now!! :(

XOXOXO

25 things I believe...

oh. my.

I am now 25 years old.

it's crazy to me. 

seriously

where did the time go!!?

After going back and forth I have finally decided.

to blog (after so long) about:

25 things I believe

 in now that I am 25.

1. I believe in birthdays! 

No not just because today is mine but I think everyone needs at least ONE day to feel loved and appreciated!!

2. I believe in saying how you feel.

no secrets. no excuses. pure honesty.

whether it is I love you, or I am sorry. 

3. I believe in thanking GOD everyday. 

whether things are good or bad.

4. I believe having a dog will make you live longer.

I seriously question people if they don't like dogs.

5. I believe in laughing till you cry.

or your stomach hurts. 

6. I believe in Independence. 

over these 25 years I am strong as EVER. 

and I hope that never changes. 

7. I believe in positive people!

8. I believe in the power of letting go!

sometimes you have to do it. 

9. I believe that a pair of shoes can change your day!

(just ask Cinderella)

10. I believe that over the years, you do turn into your mother.

like it or not. 

11. I believe in taking time out of work, for more important things.

(like Kings Island with my nephew)

12. I believe in vacations!

as much as possible.

13. I believe in saying thank you.

or that someone is appreciated. 

14. I believe in fate.

if it's supposed to happen. it will. plain and simple

15. I believe all blessings come from GOD.

sometimes it just takes a minute to be thankful through the storm.

16. I believe in seizing the opportunity!

besides, bad decisions equal good stories.

17. I believe in enjoying the small things.

like coffee on a cold day, hearing from an old friend who just wants to check on you,

a night in with wine and your girls or a goodnight text from your daddy.

18. I believe in tailgating.

19. I believe in sweet gestures from guys.

flowers just because, a special dinner after a long day.

20. I believe that this should be my job.

with Kathie Lee and Hoda

21. I believe in dancing.

as. much. as. possible.

22. I believe in Happy Hours.

they can change your whole day.

23. I believe in dressing up.

24. I believe that Pandora can read my mind.

seriously always plays just what I need.

25. I believe that everyone should..

Forget your past, live in your present, smile at your future and appreciate every little good thing in your life..

Love you all!!