Yes, it has been a long, long oh so long while.. ha! so long in fact that I totally and completely forgot how to even log onto this dang thing!!! NOT DIET COKE INDUCED! HAHA! ( I don't think... ha..). Anyhoo, as Charchenk would say (wink, wink to those of you who know that name..ha! I am super duper excited to be back and to start up the blogging at full pace ahead.. ha! never heard that one have ya! ha! Her I am currently sporting the new fringe! HA! I think I look like "Rachel" on the TV show "GLEE" ! HA! oh Mr. Shuster... 

oh Mr. Shuster.. love you.. ha! 

The Bitter and the Sweet!!! Hahaha!

Birthdays.... HA! you can't escape them! The excitement I felt as a kid and teenager to turn another year older and lets face it to be guaranteed gifts aplenty to unwrap and feel special for a day has always been something I have never thought twice about wanting to miss out on... HA! for those of you who know me very well, another opportunity to be in the spotlight was only more motivation for me to take advantage of and bask in... ;) Well... this morning I woke up feeling more like this.... HAHAHAHA!!! oh the joy... haha! That was the bitter part of the day which still brought smiles because its Joey and its Friends which make me happy anyway. ;) 
The Sweet Parts: 
 Since the blessed day I came screaming into this world, my sweet dad has given me a bouquet of daffodils on my birthday and how could that not bring joy into one's day! 

The best part of this day of course has been receiving the birthday wishes from the most important people in my life. I am so overwhelmed when I think about how much I love my family and friends... I am extremely fortunate and I hope and pray I will be able to return a fraction of the love that I feel from them. Thank you Heavenly Father for all the amazing people in my life!!!!! and of course all the birthday cake.... ugh.. I am going running in the morning!!!!! 

Just Thoughts....Just questions... Just something...haha;) Just me...

What inspires you? What moves you, and encourages you? What stirs passion? What are your passions? How do you keep yourself in tune, in balance with your creativity and what brings you joy? These are questions I want to answer through my own efforts of discovering, maintaining, and re-discovering what it is that brings balance and confidence in my life and how I can connect with others in the process... Get Connected!!!!

Last Night's Report...

YUM! and YUM and YUMSTER, YUM! HA! well, the excitement I had about last night's events has been concluded as a success! HA... I enjoyed a completely over indulgent hour or so at the Tokai Sushi house with some great women who appreciated the joy good food can bring to one's soul! I LOVE TEMPURA ROLLS!!! AHHHH! Two thumbs up for sure!


The arrival of the parents was as eventful as usual the dogs overwhelmed me with more warmth and unconditional love than one can accept, my mom was hungry and hounding my dad and I for the dinner stop that of course had to come after the dogs got their evening walk! HA! I walked Trigger last night.. He is the younger of the two and so full of spirit and energy that the words "take the dog for a walk" is completely non-existent!! He is so strong and only weighs about 20 pounds less then myself, but my brother Cam and I seem to be the ones he will slow down more for when walking.. My poor parents!!! AH!

SO INNOCENT!!!! AHHH! WHEN SLEEPING!!! ;)

Oh... ha.. the random before the events... thoughts...

I love today!!! HA! I have great plans! First of all, SUSHI NIGHT!!! WAHOO!! My sweet friend Maggie is traveling down to the land of the RED for the St. George marathon tomorrow!! GOOD LUCK MAGS!!! She has a tradition before she runs a marathon to go out for sushi the night before and I have been lucky enough to participate tonight!
The other wonderful thing about today, is that my parents are coming up to stay the weekend with me tonight! I love when they come and visit. It is so nice to have people at my house, it completes me. You better believe I am taking them to "The Chocolate" for sure! AHHHHH! Yes, that is probably what I am most excited about. 

"Skin" by Rihanna

Absolutely amazing choreography!!! Absolutely amazing dancers!!! LOVING IT!!!!

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND LONG AWAITED EVENTS!!!

My AJ is getting married! WAHOO!!! click my heels and do a cartwheel! HA! We have been two peas in the unmarried pod for a long time her and I!! HA! Now she is leaving me!!! AHHHH! HA! Off to long awaited and much deserved blessings!!! I am so excited for her! I love her sooo much! She is a bright light of laughter and support in my life and I am so happy to see her finally having her lil' hearts desire! HA! 

Her bridal shower was this last weekend! WOW! what a great night! 

 Tricia's sweet friend Lisa reserved the cutest place for the shower! it is called "The Chocolate" oh my word..... ummmm yah... I can't begin to express the joy of the goodies!!! AHHHH! It is definately on my top 5 list of charming dessert cafes!(next to The Vintage Cupcake Co. of course ;)) .... http://thechocolatedc.com/

Nothing but delicious!!!!