Stinkin' Exhausted

We returned from the Microsoft convention late Tuesday evening. I was so glad to be back in Jacksonville and so glad not to be sleeping and living in a hotel! The convention went well, just long days and long nights. I met a ton of new people and a few were really awesome ;).

This weekend, Kel will be graduating from JU. I am so happy for her and can't wait to spend the weekend with her and her wonderful fam.

Mercy

The wonderful sun was out this weekend, and of course, my friend Kelly and I had to enjoy it! We spent all of Saturday being lazy and laying by the pool. I can't believe that she will be graduating on May 1st, I am extremely proud of her.

In Matthew 5:7 Jesus says, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." I learned that if there is someone that you don't like, someone that has wronged you, or someone that you would think never deserved mercy, you should give them mercy. The guest speaker last night, urged all of us to pick someone in our lives that fits the above description and show them mercy today (and all week). So, this struck a cord with me. From now on, I will show those that I don't particularly care for, mercy. If everyone showed a little mercy, this world may become a better place.

On Friday of this week, I will be headed to Atlanta, to attend a convention for work. It will be a very busy weekend, and will head back on Tuesday of the following week. The thing that scares me most about this, me actually having to talk to people....devastating, I know! It was my responsibility to get everything together and ship it all up there, so hopefully, everything will turn out well!

I hope everyone has a Magnificent Monday Morning!

I don't know what I want....

so don't ask me,
cause im still trying to figure it out.
Don't know what's down this road,
im just walking.
Trying to see through the rain coming down.
Even though im not the only one,
that feels the way i do.

Im alone, on my own, and that's all i know.
I'll be strong, i'll be wrong,
Oh, but life goes on.
Oh, im just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.

Got the radio on, my old blue jeans,
And im wearing my heart on my sleeve. Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine.
Can you tell me what more do i need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah,
but that's okay.

Im alone, on my own, and that's all i know.
I'll be strong, i'll be wrong,
Oh, but life goes on.
Oh, im just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.

Maybe im just a girl on a mission,
but im ready to fly.

This song has been in my head all day....I think these lyrics are great.

It was sooo fabulous to see my friend Casidy last night while trying on Shel's bridesmaid's dresses! I would show a picture of the dress, but I love the element of surprise :) May I just say to Shel....I love the color tangerine!

Today was an amazing Florida day! I had the windows down all day and was loving it! And once again, tomorrow should be the same...which means....thats right BEACH! I am loving my life tonight...started with a trip to Target, then working out, and now watching movies and probably throw in some West Wing! YaY!

You live, you learn

After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and changing a soul;
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
and company doesn't mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises and you begin to accept
your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn that even sunshine
burns if you get too much so you plant your
own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure,
that you really are strong and you really do have worth
and you learn,
and you learn..."

Lovely

This weekend was a ton of fun with some old friends. Here are a few pictures form the wedding reception (I forgot my camera during the ceremony):


DJ and I...this is actually right before I accidentally hit him in the face with the bat...sorry Deej
"I just wanna lose your love tonighhhhhhttttt"Jen, Carly, and I...wow....its been how many years?!?

I am so happy for Mr. and Mrs. David Yates! Saturday was the perfect day for them and I wish them many years of love and happiness.

This Monday certainly started out not so great. I woke up this morning sneezing and couldn't breathe due to either the outrageous pollen count or a cold. Throughout the day, I had headache that just wouldn't go away. So, hopefully, this will go away sooner rather than later! But this afternoon, things are looking better. I FINALLY got a haircut, I got to come home and relax and watch a couple of episodes of West Wing, and got to fold and put away my laundry!

Now its off to bed...goodnight :)

The best cheer you can receive....

is to cheer up the ones around you. Every morning while driving into work, I pass a couple of churches and this was on the marque in front of one of them this morning.



This weekend my two friends David and Gwen are getting married! I am so excited for them and can't wait to see all of our friends who are coming into town. It should be a beautiful weekend for a wedding in Florida.

So this week I have found myself driving down the road with the windows down (because its been absolutely beautiful here) listening to Dave. I can't wait to see him in July. I just hope he plays my favorite song. Their live albums just put me in a happy mood and makes me want to sing (it sounds fabulous, and Shelley, if you are interested I can for sure sing at your wedding!).



http://www.musicmonthly.com/archives/archive.cgi?id=1

The opening week of the 2010 season is coming to an end and I have to say that the Braves look good this year. They won 2-3 against the Cubs and had record attendance for Turner Field during opening week. I guess fans are starting to realize that they have a shot this year for the NL Wild Card. Since this is Bobby's last season, every one is rallying behind them to win the Series this year. Good luck to the Braves tonight as they face the Giants in San Fran.

Happy Wednesday!

So, Wednesday's usually mean that the week is half over. I can't wait till this weekend, when I can relax and sleep in! This weekend my friends David and Gwen are going to become Mr. and Mrs. Yates. I am so excited for the wedding and to see some old friends.

Today, I have been thinking about how lucky we all are. We all have roofs over our heads, food in our tummies and people that love us. I think sometimes we forget and take for granted some of these things that some don't have.

Tonight is full of uploading some old pictures from the past few months and watching one of my favorite shows, The West Wing! I love this show, as I have mentioned before, and I believe that everyone can learn something from it.

Here are some pictures from the last couple of days:

Katie and I

Katie. Shelley, and I (I am soooo happy for her!)

Pic of the ring (he did a GREAT job)


Noah and I :)

There's nothing like the south in springtime...

I hope that everyone had a very Happy Easter!

I love the spring time here in Florida! The weather is just right. There is this old saying, "there's nothing like the south in springtime." What a true statement. As I am sitting here at work, we have the windows open and its such a beautiful morning. This morning the space shuttle took off from the Cape. I walked outside at 6:21 am and you could see it from our back porch. I used to want to be, among my other career aspirations, an astronaut. The only thing that held me back, I believe, was my fear of flying; that's a major one! In middle school, we were a science magnet and we used to do the space simulations all the time.

Yesterday was the opening day of baseball; another reason I love this time of year! Both the Braves and the Mets are opening today at home. The Braves have a real shot this year (I tend to say this every year).


www.atlantabraves.com

CCR

So, this past week I have found myself listening to "Stupid Boy." It is originally sung by Ketih Urban BUT I found a version by Sarah Buxton and it is absolutely amazing! The lyrics just hit home with me and I find myself playing it over and over again. This week I have also been listening to the magnificent Creedance Clearwater Revival. They are oldies but goodies let me tell you. This music puts me in the summer mentality and just in a good mood in general.


http://www.creedence-online.net/photo_gallery/displayimage-2-15.html

I am right now using my cute, new computer! I am so excited to finally have a new laptop that wasn't made in the stone age. It is red and a dell and cute. I stayed up last night, very frustrated trying to get the internet to work on it. FINALLY, this morning I got it to work. I want to thank everyone who tried to help me get it to work- I know I wasn't the easiest person to deal with last night. I now have a webcam which I am still trying to learn how to use...I mean I just had to have it so I have to now learn how to use it.

Today is Good Friday and what a great Friday it has been. I had the day off so I layed out and just relaxed after having lunch in San Marco with Kel. It was such a beautiful day here and tomorrow is expected to be the same weather.

I am also very excited about Easter and my Easter dress. I tried it on today, just to make sure that it still fit...and it does :).

Happy Friday!