The Enriched Life

"and i wont go home without you"

Life has been going at a whirlwind lately. I have been working a lot. Trying to write as much as I can. I've been trying to figure out my school situation, get my finances in order, spend time with my family and my puppy and work out! I start training this week for the triathalon that I am participating in. I'm a little nervous because I am not athletic to the say the least, but I am very excited. It's for a good cause and it will definately push me to the limits, which is a good thing! Last night I got the pleasure of going to the American Idol Finale (Part 1) at the Kodak Theater with my client, Bettina. It was amazing!! I had such an awesome time! I've been an American Idol fan since the very beginning, so it was so great to be able to be there and witness Blake and Jordin in all their fabulousness! and Chris Daughtry perfroemd last night and I am a huge fan of his!!! :) I also get a bit emotional during the finales because I believe that it's such an amzing moment and I really feel such a sense of pride and love for everyone. I'm such a sap..it's pathetic!! :) Tonight should be great!! I cant wait to see who walks away with the title of American Idol. I'm torn in my votes, so i'll be happy for either of them! Okay, well I am off to work right now and then will be back to write and then watch American Idol with my box of tissues, mac&cheese and cookie dough ice cream..what a night!!

I will be back soon and with pictures!...i'm cutting my hair again tomorrow and going blonder..i just wasn't cut out for the long dark hair...:)

xoxo

"And You Come Away With A Great Little Story 'Bout A Mess Of A Dreamer With the Nerve to Adore You..."

I dont feel that there is really much to update about, but it's been way to long , so I am going to try and muster up something...even if it is a little boring! Life has been pretty good. I feel like this season in my life is just me getting things together in preparation for greater things to come. It's a time that I'm getting work together, i'm writing more, taking care of myself, menidng relationships and investing more in my family and in my relationship with the Lord. Nothing really new is happening....just catch up and working to maintain things in my life, which I feel isn't a bad place to be in. I continue to learn about myself evey day and I've been working really hard to work on myself and make myself a better person. I'm focusing more on where I want to go in my life and how I can do that the best way possible. So, i am working on finishing school, getting myself in shape and being the best friend, daughter, and sister that I can be.

I've been at peace lately about relationships. It's been hard me to know that some friendships that I've invested years in are ending, but i've needed to trust the Lord and let them go if that is what he wants. I've had to let a few go lately and fight to keep one very important to me. It's been tough, but I've really just had to trust the Lord and know that he knows what He is doing. I trust that He will mend this relationship and bless us both and that He will give me a complete peace about the relationships that have ended and that He will give me closure with those. I'm content with only having a few close friends and being able to invest in those and be the best friend possible. I'm learning that I can only ever be accountable for myself and work on me and that I cant chnage people or make people into the friends that I want them to be. I've had really great friends in my life. A lot have come and gone, but I've become a better person because of them and some have left scars on me that the Lord has been gracious enough to heal.

Thank you for reading and for allowing me to be honest and to bear my heart to you.

I will be back soon and with more pictures too!

xoxo

Me:)

"Tied Together With A Smile"

Hello Everyone! Its been a little while since my last post, but with a good reason! I went out of town to Arizona with my friend Lori to visit my friend Cassie down there:) We had a great time! It was a quick visit...we left Friday and came back Sunday night, but it was good! We didnt really do much, which was perfectly fine with me because i was just really looking forward to some downtime with good friends! We ate alot, shopped and did a little looking around-but we had a really nice time:) there will be pictures on the side and at the end of this post! Other than that, i have been really busy with work, which has been very good! I have been very productive, which feels awesome! I have also been doing yoga for the past few weeks, which I really love- I have finally found a workout that I love:)