Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Holiday reflections....
As I sit here looking out the window at the beautiful snow on the ground there are many thoughts running through my head...how can something so pretty and pure like snow cause so much frustration...how can it determine if you are able to make it home for the holidays...how can something so pure and innocent cause so many different happenings...good and bad? I guess that is what Christmas boils down to as well. Society has hyped it up so much that I don't think anyone can truly appreciate what it really means....does anyone REALLY know the true meaning? Here is what Christmas means to me:
*beauty...all the lights, snow, and warmth that comes with Christmas
*love...spending time with my family means the world to me now that it does not happen as often as I would like
*remembering....Christmas at our house has a lot of memories (good and bad) My favorites are custard pie at Grandma B's, wondering what new food Uncle Santa is going to bring to Christmas dinner, the year Santa forgot to bring my my Cabbage Patch doll so his elf rang the doorbell to bring what he left behind, having Troy take me to the basement while mom wrapped presents and him telling me if I yelled really loud Santa could hear me and bring me those Strawberry Shortcake roller skates I wanted. Christmas Eve is bittersweet for me...every year we go to church at 11:00 and when we get out it is Christmas Day! The last song we sing is Silent Night and it is so fitting...that was Grandpa's favorite Christmas song and ironically enough was the song that was playing at the hospital when he passed away. I still get chills every year when the lights dim and we are all holding candles...it sums up Christmas to me at that point....we must open our eyes to see the beauty and light the way for others so no one gets left behind.
*reflecting and being thankful....although this has been a year full of trials for me I can't help but to feel so lucky. I took on a challenge to grow this year and find myself and my inner strength. I have developed true friendships, found out a little more about myself, and have molded my life a little more in the direction I want to go. I have the most supportive family anyone could ask for, the best friends that will be there for me no matter what, a job that allows me to support myself and although it is not always good I am blessed to have a job, and a head on my shoulders that allows me to keep everything in perspective at all times.
To me the true meaning of Christmas is all of this. I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and I hope everyone is able to spend a restful day with their families and friends. Now some pictures from my Holiday Party:-)
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Smashmouth concert....
This past weekend after a LOOOONG crazy day at work a bunch of us went to see Smashmouth at Streetfest in Palatine. I remember owning their CD back in 96 and listening to it in college but these guys don't look or sound at all like I remembered:-( At least we got some funny pictures in and a lot of conversation!
Closeup of Ryan
Me acting goofy as usual
Closeup of Ryan
Me acting goofy as usual
Monday, August 25, 2008
Florida Destination #4---Key West Part 2---BEAUTIFUL!!
Florida Destination #4--Key West part 1
We decided to drive to Key West on Wednesday and take our time...stopping at all the Key's along the way. This post will be the people picture post....part two will be the scenery pictures! I had my face glued to the window in hopes I would see a dolphin...at one point I thought I did. I got so excited I couldn't talk. Justine then informed me it wasn't a dolphin with a bird on it's back...it was someone scuba diving. Oops:-)
The crazy French Cat Man....I was scared! These cat's would do amazing tricks ending with Moon jumping through the flaming hoop! MWAHHHAAAHHAAAA....that was his laugh
Me trying to escape to Cuba:-)
The crazy French Cat Man....I was scared! These cat's would do amazing tricks ending with Moon jumping through the flaming hoop! MWAHHHAAAHHAAAA....that was his laugh
Me trying to escape to Cuba:-)
Friday, August 22, 2008
Florida Destination #3- Weston
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Florida Destination #2- Cocoa Beach
On day 2 we decided to stop at Cocoa Beach on our way to the condo. We went to Ron Jon's Surf Shop and this awesome restaurant where we got the Early Bird special:-) We were in Florida why not????!!!! Here are a few pic's.....
My friend (the only one who would let me take a picture of him...I saw millions but they all ran from me!)
We look confused.....
My friend (the only one who would let me take a picture of him...I saw millions but they all ran from me!)
We look confused.....
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