reminiscing is for the later years...

This weekend was much needed. I feel so refreshed and ready for the world ahead. All it took was a little weekend with 2 of my best friends in Nashville. Since Lindsay moved we decided to have a celebratory weekend to celebrate her moving, new jobs, birthdays and more. It had been since August that Lindsay, Amanda and I had all gotten together and it was such a treat! 

I rode up with Amanda and Jordan which was a lot of fun catching up, talking about jobs, their new opportunity, and much more! 

Friday night we played Settlers, if you haven't played it yet its quite fun. Plus Amanda won on her first time. Our board was intense.. 

 We spent the weekend catching up, talking, reminising a little, shopping, eating and enjoying time together. 

We determined that we beat the odds, considering we've been through a lot and are still so close, in short: 

• High school and cheerleading 
• Auburn and being roommates
• Planning Weddings 
• Moving away

And yet still to this day, they are two of the first I call when I have news (good or bad) or just to talk or rant. I am a lucky girl to have such wonderful friends that I can go months without seeing and then its like no time has passed. Plus it helps that our Husbands/Fiance all get along too :) 

Photo courtesy of Amanda of Little Yellow House Photography

 5 years ago...

 We can reminisce about this weekend later when we're old and grey dyed...

happier.

Its been a long week. Having Zach home last week officially spoiled me. After a busy work week and a 5 hour commute from home, reflection time was needed. One of my favorite books is The Last Lecture. If you have not read this, then please go buy it and read it, honestly its amazing.

Randy Paush has so many amazing quotes throughout the book, but this one I stumbled upon and was exactly what I needed this week. 

 

 He hit the nail on the head with that one. So my goal, is to remember to stay positive, something that I used to be so much better at. To remember that everyday is a blessing from God. To be thankful for what I can do and to just live happier and worry free. 

Note: I do not claim credit for the above images.

letterpress.

I wish I knew the art of letterpress.
I wish I would have more knowledge on graphic design.

See Hobby Lobby has these Letterpress kits. The whole kit and kaboodle. I am itching to learn this art, but realistically, when would I and what would I use it for post wedding. I would love to design invitations, programs and such... but alas the skills are just not quite there.

Maybe one day I will invest. We shall see.