6 years.

Today is Chad & I's Six year dating anniversary.

 

Six freaking years.

 I can't believe it's been that long. I love him so much I can't even being to explain. How did I get so lucky? Why did he pick my crazy self to love? Am I showing him how much I love him daily? Does he realize how much happiness he has brought into my life?

 

I ask myself questions like that all the time. I think that's what keeps love strong, never taking it for granted and always wanting to make sure your person KNOWS just how much they mean to you.

 

 

I love you Chad Daniel. I might get mad at you sometimes but know I never take you for granted. You make me a better person and knowing that you will always be there for me gives me a security and peace I've never known before.

 

Oh, and thanks for cleaning the microwave again.... it looks amazing.

 

 

*Muah*

 



Oh her...

Day 4: A favorite picture of your best friend.

Simply gorgeous.

For eleven years she has been there with me through all lifes ups and downs. We met while working at a McAlisters and soon spent our entire teenage years having way more fun than we should have. We've had times where we were glued to the hip and others where we stopped speaking for awhile but a friendship isn't always perfect; however, what matters is that they always seem to come back around. She threw up in the middle of my wedding 2 years ago and this year I'll be a Matron of Honor in hers. (I don't plan on puking though) Here's to many more years of having fun together and to all our dreams that are coming true! I love you Haley.

 

hahaha



Oh the places she'll go

Day 3: Three places you want to visit.

 

Italy

 

Jamica

 

Ireland

 

All three are on my list to travel to within the next 4 years. I'm so excited!



It's all in a name

Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name.

My blog name is:

And so it is, just like it should be

 

It's a lyric from on of my favorite songs The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice. I also really like the simple message behind it. Basically that what is, is how it should be. I'm a really high strung person when it comes to planning and worrying about things that will come in the future and for some reason it gives me peace knowing that it will end up how it's supposed to.

 

Enjoy the song:

 

and the lyrics...

 

And so it is
Just like you said it would be
Life goes easy on me
Most of the time
And so it is
The shorter story
No love, no glory
No hero in her sky

I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes...

And so it is
Just like you said it should be
We'll both forget the breeze
Most of the time
And so it is
The colder water
The blower's daughter
The pupil in denial

I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes...

Did I say that I loathe you?
Did I say that I want to
Leave it all behind?

I can't take my mind off of you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off of you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind...
My mind...my mind...
'Til I find somebody new

 

30 Days of ME Challenge!

Well, I guess every day is about me really because it's MY blog but I need something to hold me accountable for posting and I figure I can answer questions easier than I can think of funny ideas everyday. So, here we go...

 

First I'm going to post all the rules/questions:

Day 1: A picture of yourself and a description of your day.
Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name.
Day 3: 3 places you want to visit.
Day 4: A favourite picture of your best friend.
Day 5: A picture of yourself four years ago.
Day 6: Something you're afraid of.
Day 7: Your dream wedding.
Day 8: 3 Classic pieces you want for your closet.
Day 9: A picture of the item you last purchased.
Day 10: Something that stresses you out.
Day 11: What’s in your purse.
Day 12: Worst job you've ever had.
Day 13: Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14: Favourite TV shows.
Day 15: Your celebrity crush.
Day 16: Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 17: Something you're looking forward to.
Day 18: Bad habits.
Day 19: Your favourite stores to shop.
Day 20: Dream house.
Day 21: Dream car.
Day 22: A picture of something that makes you happy.
Day 23: A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 24: 15 Facts about you.
Day 25: Top 5 Favorite Foods
Day 26: Where have you been?
Day 27: A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed?
Day 28: Your favourite movie.
Day 29: Songs that remind you of people, places or events.
Day 30: A picture of yourself this day and 5 good things that happened since you started the challenge.

Now, if you'd like to do the Challenge then link up to my blog and start posting! Be sure to let me know you're joining me so I can stalk you for 30 days.

 

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Day 1: A picture of yourself and a description of your day.

 

Well, Monday-Friday my alarm goes off at 7:00am and I lay in bed checking my Facebook & Instagram until 7:30 then I get out of bed, get ready, and head to work by 8:05am. Yes, I'm always about 5 Minuets late... I really have to work on that but thankfully my job doesn't keep track. Salaried baby!

 

Mondays are always 9 hour days for me because we have a lunch meeting every week so I'm usually exhausted and use it as my rest day when it comes to workouts. At 5 I head home to my apartment and snuggle with Olive all night long. Monday also happens to be one of the best TV nights for me... I've got Teen Mom, Catfish, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Vanderpump Rules, & now The Following my new favorite addiction! Needless to say I can't watch them all but it's some mix of those shows and then I get in bed around 10 to read for an hour while Chad watches TV and we try to pass out by 11 so I can get my 8-7 hours of sleep.

 

Monday's aren't my most exciting day but that's pretty much how they go!

 



Where have I been?

Well, it's happened again.. a lack of blog posts... oops.

 

I've been super busy doing the following things:

 

Working out! I've stuck to my workout schedule that I posted last time to a T. I am so proud of myself...and my eating habits have gotten back under control which gives me this feeling of happiness and accomplishment. It's my year people.

I did this last night... looked sorta like  her but a lot fatter and my leg did NOT go that high/perfect. Hurts so good.

 

Making new friends! During a fabulous dog park date with my home girl Olive I met a new friend Terra and after 2 weeks of friend dating I think we have decided to make it official. I love meeting new people...life is full of such cool ones after all and Terra is definitely my soul sister when it comes to our hatred of all things scary and the aggravation that the people on the Walking Dead don't call the "walkers" Zombies... HELLO they know what a damn Zombie is.

 

Winning a promo contest at work! My job takes up a big part of my life and I don't really share it on here but I'm obsessed with it. I really enjoy my job and especially the fact that they come out with promos from time to time where you can win prizes aka money. This is my first promo and I am  currently in first place and I WILL win it all out of the whole company. We are a global company with over 100 people (just the other ISR's) that I'm competing against so it's a pretty big deal... I even got a call from the head boss the other day and the owner of the entire company is very impressed. WTF. I'm dying with happiness. It's just such a good feeling of accomplishment for me and I'm really proud of myself. Excuse me for tooting my own horn. Oh, one last toot... during the call I got from the boss she also told me that I am going to be featured in our company newsletter for the first ever "Meet the Insider" article. HOLY CRAP. It's a big deal. I am still in awe and I just can't express how thankful I am for all of my blessings which all go to the big guy in the sky.... Thank you, my cup runneth over.

 

Enjoying some Chad Knight shows! My husband is so talented. I get blown away daily when he opens that beautiful mouth to sing... you amaze me.

 

And that pretty much catches you guys up! Tonight we are going to have a little adventure so I promise to take lots of pictures and to update on the weekend by Monday. Have a great weekend everyone!

 

 

What's your current FAVORITE workout?

- I'm obsessed with Body Works + Abs class currently. I can't walk for 2 days after but it's amazing! Squats, lunges, abs, & torture. All in a days work.



For those who never accomplish goals...

I know you didn't think by that title that I was going to tell you what I weigh and then tell you what I'm going to weigh at the end of they year.... haha you're in the wrong place.

 

What I will tell you is this:

 

I'm finally not sick anymore! I have a new workout schedule & I'm back to eating clean during the week. What does this mean? That this is going to be an amazing year. I don't really have a number in mind (maybe a "just less than" number) to weigh but I do have a feeling that I'm chasing...feeling healthy. Let's just be honest... I'm not healthy. I mean I am, but obviously I still make bad choices or I just simply wouldn't look like I do. I love myself. I'm not the biggest I have ever been and I'm not starting from zero but it's to the point in my life where it's time to finish the race. That's what I feel like I've been in since 2006 - that's a 7 year journey that has been wonderful but I still haven't accomplished this goal and it's time to mark it off my list.
 I used to feel like I never accomplished goals...lately I've been counting all of these goals I have been finishing and I realized something. Sometimes, it just takes time to accomplish your goal. For one reason or another you just might not be ready to cross the finish line on whatever your goal is. For me... it's time. I feel like I am at the perfect moment in my life and it is what I'm focused on the most. Want to see my plans?

I worked really hard on that Chart. You're welcome.
DTS class is a weights/abs/strength class fyi.

It feels so good to be back in the swing of things! As you'll note there is less running on there but I plan on doing a mile before/after classes on Tues/Weds so I can keep up that good habit while getting into some old favorites. I've been in a rut and I want a more balanced workout schedule which will keep my body working different parts every week. This schedule is going to have a 2 month test run and then I will decide whats working and what I want to do more of. I've completed this week so far and I'm loving it. Yoga was last night and it was absolutely fabulous. I missed stretching and moving my body which has led me to have weak wrists! Time to build those puppies back up and get in to pretzel position... I've worked out 3 times since I was released from the doctors orders and I'm already a happier person. I get to feeling awful when I don't get to move around for a LONG time and it feels good to be back!

I'll update you guys from time to time on how I'm doing but I hope that whatever goal you're ready to finish up gets accomplished this year. You can do it!

 

 



A year of Sickness

I sure hope that the rest of the year is nothing like how the beginning has started! I have been sick EVERY SINGLE DAY so far this year!!! I can't breath and I'm to the point where I'm about to throw a fit. You know how babies get when they are sick... all screamy, whiny, fussy, irritable, and bitchy. That's me.

 

I think the worst of it has passed (a really bad sinus infection) and I'm hoping that today I am snotting up the rest of this junk OUT of my body. I have only been out of my house for 3 hours total since Friday and I'm going STIR CRAZY!

 

I'm just going to say that I'm getting all the crappy days out of my way for the rest of the year...I've got things to do people and I have NO TIME for sickness!  



I can't breath.

I just really don't understand how one person can have this much snot and crap in their heads... WHERE is all this coming from!?