Goodbye Summer

I cannot believe that summer is almost over! It went by way, way, way too fast! Don't get me wrong- I have had some fantastic memories from this summer! There was my Midwest vacay with Dave, my Maine trip with the fam, and camping in Flagstaff. Sometimes though, it feels like time is going by too fast. It almost September and I still haven't taken my boards or found a new job. It can get me down at times, especially around my birthday. August is a time that I take stock of my life and see how far I have come from the previous year and what goals I want to accomplish. Its my very own personal new year... so happy new year to me!

In these hard times there are always silver linings. I have learned to count my blessings and try to let go of the things that are out of my hands. I have started enjoying what I have instead of constantly thinking about what to purchase next. Most of all I have learned that its okay to share the not so perfect parts of your life with the people you love. I have learned to appreciate all the wonderful people in my life and I know that they are what make life truly worth living.

Tonight I went out for dinner and a cheapie movie with CV, one of my oldest friends. It was so good to just get out and do something fun. The movie, Cheri, was pretty terrible: aging victorian hooker takes a younger lover who then decided she's an old hag, but then decides he made a mistake and (spoiler alert) blows his brains out. I'm not kidding! Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates were in this movie...What were you thinking ladies? Anyways, still a fun night!

I am looking forward to the Cardinals vs the Packers this weekend and getting to spend some quality time with my favorite guy!

XOXO~