Okay everyone, as many of you know for sometime I have been doing some event planning. I left my event planning job about a year ago to pursue school and a number of other things. As we all know things to not always play out how we would like...
After much thought and conversations with friends and my husband, I have decided to put it out there that I am indeed still doing event planning and coordination! I am in the process of putting together the ideas and things that I have gathered along the way over the past few years to be able to work on my own. I actually got a very nice response on facebook yesterday to me adding my event coordinating page which was a great surprise.
So, with that news I would like to kick off this new beginning and the start of something good. At least. I think it is good :) I would also like to thank Jasmine Star an amazing photographer who's blog I have followed for 3 years now and who has been an inspiration on many levels for me to push on and pursue this event planning thing!
Happy Thursday!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Blog Posts and 26th Birthday's, Oh My!
Today I was at home with Michael all day. He has had this much awaited day off planned for a few weeks now, as we were planning on getting some plumbing work done in our home. I went to bed feeling pretty crummy last night and woke up feeling the same way this morning. I have spent my day going from room to room being lazy, eating, having a headache, trying to get work done, moving out of the 4 workmen in our homes small walkways, and thinking about why I feel this way, and when will I feel better?
As I perused several blogs today that I normally look at felt a sudden pang of desire. A want, a need to have the energy to write everyday on my blog and get excited about updating it. Why is that so hard? I mean, to want to write and share what I have going on? It feels like a chore. Does anyone else have that same feeling about posting on their blog?
Please share your thoughts....
As the week winds down I am thinking to Saturday. My 26th birthday. This one is going to be low key. I do not have major plans, except eating a couple meals with my husband and then family. Which seems to be the norm. Eating. Every celebration is accompanied by a special meal which is something that has always gone on in my family no matter what. We all make time to get together to share a meal... and then we often talk about the next meal at that meal. No joke. Food. Delicious treats, Sunday Dinners, holiday food prep and much much more are all apart of the food eating that go on in my family and I guess my birthday wouldn't be the same without this! So, here is to another yummy meal to ring in my 26th year!
This is a bouquet that my ahhhmazing friend Liz made me for my 24th birthday. I know that was two years ago almost, but this picture makes me smile!
As I perused several blogs today that I normally look at felt a sudden pang of desire. A want, a need to have the energy to write everyday on my blog and get excited about updating it. Why is that so hard? I mean, to want to write and share what I have going on? It feels like a chore. Does anyone else have that same feeling about posting on their blog?
Please share your thoughts....
As the week winds down I am thinking to Saturday. My 26th birthday. This one is going to be low key. I do not have major plans, except eating a couple meals with my husband and then family. Which seems to be the norm. Eating. Every celebration is accompanied by a special meal which is something that has always gone on in my family no matter what. We all make time to get together to share a meal... and then we often talk about the next meal at that meal. No joke. Food. Delicious treats, Sunday Dinners, holiday food prep and much much more are all apart of the food eating that go on in my family and I guess my birthday wouldn't be the same without this! So, here is to another yummy meal to ring in my 26th year!
This is a bouquet that my ahhhmazing friend Liz made me for my 24th birthday. I know that was two years ago almost, but this picture makes me smile!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Taking Control
Do you ever feel pushed and pulled in too many directions? Like each person in your life whether it is someone that is so close to you or that you just met at the market is asking you for too much? Like every last bit of you is being taken by one person after another and you just do not have a moment to breath? I do...
I know we all have days like these but it wasn't until I just sat down now and realized that more than a day of this... heck, I have been having a month of this, or maybe more. Maybe.
With each plan, phone call to return, errand to run, person to see, lunch date to keep and chore to take care of, I have less time for me and for the stuff, that when I put life in perspective that matters most. Over the last few days I have been thinking, I am sick of wasting my time on those things... that are not important, whether it is a time waster or something that does not make me happy I am done doing it. I know there are obligations in life and responsibilities to take on always... and that those will be a constant until the end of time... but it is another thing to take control of things that you have some how let others take the lead on.
It's my turn to take the lead, and stop feeling guilty about doing so. Here is to an evening at home, with my husband, doing only what I want and spending some quality time together.
I know we all have days like these but it wasn't until I just sat down now and realized that more than a day of this... heck, I have been having a month of this, or maybe more. Maybe.
With each plan, phone call to return, errand to run, person to see, lunch date to keep and chore to take care of, I have less time for me and for the stuff, that when I put life in perspective that matters most. Over the last few days I have been thinking, I am sick of wasting my time on those things... that are not important, whether it is a time waster or something that does not make me happy I am done doing it. I know there are obligations in life and responsibilities to take on always... and that those will be a constant until the end of time... but it is another thing to take control of things that you have some how let others take the lead on.
It's my turn to take the lead, and stop feeling guilty about doing so. Here is to an evening at home, with my husband, doing only what I want and spending some quality time together.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
What Matters Most
Last night as I was sitting at Kaiser, I realized how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family. Now this is something that I already knew but it was solidified for me once again. Michael's dad fell last week and broke his ankle. He has been in the hospital since Thursday and Michael and I went to see him last night. He was in good spirits, joking and laughing with us, we stayed for an hour and Gary reminisced about past times at his old job, friends, our wedding and the making of grandchildren (one day)- it was so bad to be in the hospital for once in the past few years when it did not involve something and someone that I love that was related to something potentially life threatening. As we sat for an hour and just laughed and smiled I thanked my lucky stars that Gary was okay and I was reminded of this week, which was a pretty tough one as well. Thank goodness after a stressful and overwhelming week of Michael finishing his last two classes for his Masters program, and good news on a couple other fronts, I was finally able to exhale the breath that I had been holding... pending this news and Michael's stress level dropping as I knew it would come Friday upon completion of his classes. Prior to Kaiser, we joined my parents for dinner at Nicola's. They have really yummy food and it is always fun to hang out with my parents. They really are funny and they make Michael and I laugh, especially my dad, who can be a dork at times. My parents are visiting my Uncle in San Francisco for the next few days so it was nice to see them before they left.
In other things, I had lunch with a friend this past week who reminded me that doing what I want is okay... and not to be hung up on the idea that other people are judging me based on every decision that I make. And if they are... well then I have some choice words for them :)
No, but really... I always get worked up about what other people will think?!? When I really should only be concerned with what I think and what makes me happy. And with that let the new week begin.
Monday, I am ready for you!
In other things, I had lunch with a friend this past week who reminded me that doing what I want is okay... and not to be hung up on the idea that other people are judging me based on every decision that I make. And if they are... well then I have some choice words for them :)
No, but really... I always get worked up about what other people will think?!? When I really should only be concerned with what I think and what makes me happy. And with that let the new week begin.
Monday, I am ready for you!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Out of No Where
I woke up today to an unsuspected jolt. It ended up not being such a bad thing, but it did throw my day off a little bit. The funny thing is, I am glad that my day was thrown in such a way. Not because my husband fell of his bike this morning while riding to work - which caused a string of events to play out, but because we got this out of no where time together. As we proceeded to the doctor and to get x-rays, we looked at each other and just smiled because beyond the worry of praying that his bruised leg and swollen hand were okay, was a little bit of unsuspected happiness. Despite his getting hurt and me freaking out, I realized, that it is in moments like these- we lean on each other. I am so thankful that my husband is okay... but more than that I am so thankful to have him in my life, to smile with, to lean on and to laugh with even when time are a little tough!
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Reflections
What a day yesterday was - 10 years that I have been with Michael. It really makes me think about life. Reflecting on where I have been, the things I have done and the accomplishments I have made. So much good stuff, but still i'm left with this feeling of wanting more. Not only for me and my husband in regards to personal goals and life goals but for me. Where do I want to go, and what do I want to do? These questions have racked my brain for quite sometime. As I have watched other friends build careers and go back to school I have yet to discover the "right thing" for me. It's kind of hard to admit but at almost 26 i'm still trying to figure it out. I know there is no rule book, no guide to life but sometimes I think it would be so much easier if their was...
In other news I just came home from Europe a week ago and had an awesome time, here are some pictures to prove that I actually went and for your pure viewing enjoyment...
Notre Dame
Top of the Eiffel Tower (well almost)
Stained glass window inside Notre Dame
Delicious Tiramisu in Venice
Holly and I on one of Many Bus Rides that we were on Daily!
Boat ride to Mt. Pilatus in Luzern, Switzerland
The Alps
And no Europe trip would be complete without some nutella...
Going to Europe was fabulous but coming home after a trip like that is always an adjustment. The time that passed each day in Europe felt like an eternity because there was so much stuff crammed into one day. But in LA everything happens so quick. Our lifestyle's here are so different than the places we visited. It was so nice to experience something like that for a bit of time, even if that time was for two weeks. It was eye opening and fun too.
But for now, it's back to the grind. Until next time.
Laura
In other news I just came home from Europe a week ago and had an awesome time, here are some pictures to prove that I actually went and for your pure viewing enjoyment...
Notre Dame
Top of the Eiffel Tower (well almost)
Stained glass window inside Notre Dame
Delicious Tiramisu in Venice
Holly and I on one of Many Bus Rides that we were on Daily!
Boat ride to Mt. Pilatus in Luzern, Switzerland
The Alps
And no Europe trip would be complete without some nutella...Going to Europe was fabulous but coming home after a trip like that is always an adjustment. The time that passed each day in Europe felt like an eternity because there was so much stuff crammed into one day. But in LA everything happens so quick. Our lifestyle's here are so different than the places we visited. It was so nice to experience something like that for a bit of time, even if that time was for two weeks. It was eye opening and fun too.
But for now, it's back to the grind. Until next time.
Laura
Friday, February 5, 2010
Where do we go from here?
Well... here we are in 2010 and I have not written one thing. So, I figure why not start now? The first part of this year has been filled with many things. A new journey in my NEW home, fun family stuff, my own personal path beginning, new friends and old ones, and other assorted changes. But as much good as there has been, there has been a fair share of sadness too.
The good mixed in with the bad is a typical reminder of how life is supposed to be. Things can't always be perfect. But, it is in the times when things are not always the best that we realize how good we really have it. We realize that we need to appreciate the wonderful things - laughing, walking outside in the sun, holding the hand of the one we love, or even something as simple as having a clean house... Life may be full of ups and downs but it is in these moments that it feels just right. This is my year to appreciate the good things even if they are simple.
This year holds the key to my future... as do most years but what I mean is, this is the year I find out about school. I submitted my application for the masters program that I had been looking into and now I am patiently awaiting an answer. If all goes well this time next year school will be in full swing for me. In the meantime I am taking a few more classes to continue with my pre requisites and trying to do some part time work here and there. I am looking forward to what the future holds.
In other things I am finally in my new home... Michael and I have been waiting so long to come home and really be in OUR home. After almost three years of looking diligently, we found it. We moved in december and have been slowly adjusting as the clock ticks by. We are enjoying being out closer to both our family and friends. It is a real pleasure to have my mom one minute away and my best friend in the next building over (literally)! I am looking forward to many wonderful days and nights in this new place and cannot wait for dinner parties and hangouts galore.
For now, I am taking one day at a time. The list of to do's keeps growing, but everyone says that when you finally buy a place there is always something to do. That is true, to my knowledge so far. In between the moments of "doing" I am trying to stop and smell the roses, or in my case - the rose bushes that the gardeners recently pruned on the pathway leading to my door. Because it is in these moments that I am the happiest. Doing some of the most simple things. Have a nice weekend.
The good mixed in with the bad is a typical reminder of how life is supposed to be. Things can't always be perfect. But, it is in the times when things are not always the best that we realize how good we really have it. We realize that we need to appreciate the wonderful things - laughing, walking outside in the sun, holding the hand of the one we love, or even something as simple as having a clean house... Life may be full of ups and downs but it is in these moments that it feels just right. This is my year to appreciate the good things even if they are simple.
This year holds the key to my future... as do most years but what I mean is, this is the year I find out about school. I submitted my application for the masters program that I had been looking into and now I am patiently awaiting an answer. If all goes well this time next year school will be in full swing for me. In the meantime I am taking a few more classes to continue with my pre requisites and trying to do some part time work here and there. I am looking forward to what the future holds.
In other things I am finally in my new home... Michael and I have been waiting so long to come home and really be in OUR home. After almost three years of looking diligently, we found it. We moved in december and have been slowly adjusting as the clock ticks by. We are enjoying being out closer to both our family and friends. It is a real pleasure to have my mom one minute away and my best friend in the next building over (literally)! I am looking forward to many wonderful days and nights in this new place and cannot wait for dinner parties and hangouts galore.
For now, I am taking one day at a time. The list of to do's keeps growing, but everyone says that when you finally buy a place there is always something to do. That is true, to my knowledge so far. In between the moments of "doing" I am trying to stop and smell the roses, or in my case - the rose bushes that the gardeners recently pruned on the pathway leading to my door. Because it is in these moments that I am the happiest. Doing some of the most simple things. Have a nice weekend.
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