Happy Mothers Day!

Here I am, on the eve of my birthday. Hanging out in my new apartment and getting used to what it means to live by yourself. It's the first time that I haven't been with my mom on Mothers Day, I'm pretty sure. She had to hang out in Idabel without me, unfortunately. Love you, Momma!

And of course, this day is for ALL the women who have mothered me over the years--Gina, Shelley, Grandma Helen, Grandma Zeda, Aunt Wren, Aunt Debbie, Carie, Christie, Michelle, Jeannie, Kaye, Leah.... the list could go on and on. That is the great and beautiful thing about womanhood, and humanity in general. We are all a part of something bigger than ourselves.

Thank you to all the women out there who are blazing a path for the rest of us.

housing update

Guess what, y'all? I officially live in downtown OKC. And after three days of unpacking, I still can't find my toothbrush and toothpaste. (Don't worry, I had a travel size set for just such an emergency.)

I'm still adjusting to the move and to living by myself, but everything is going really well. The only mishap so far was a giant picture falling on my bed in the middle of the night (of course, it would be the first night I stayed by myself, so I was terrified). After I get that back on the wall, the bathroom organized, and my stationary/desk stuff put away, I will have some really lovely photos of a really lovely apartment to share.

And even better, I will have my first apartment guests this weekend for my pre-birthday celebration. Kim and Karissa are headed my way from Tulsa, and we are going to have a wonderful weekend full of picnics, pedicures and hopefully old Disney movies. Sounds like perfection to me!

(P.S. The first thing I made in my apartment? Sweet tea. Obviously.)

Okay, so we may not agree with the heels part (I love them), but it's always a good time to remind yourself to keep reaching for something better--gracefully, of course. But always upward.

foodie

I'm already planning the food I want to make in my new apartment--an abode, I might add, that contains a DISHWASHER. I haven't lived in a place with a dishwasher in two years (thus the excitement).

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Is your mouth watering yet? I know mine is.... Hurry up and get here, dinner.

Special thanks to my momma for helping me pack this weekend! Love you, Mom!

I'm currently lost in a sea of packing boxes and barren walls, meaning my day of moving to OKC is closer than ever. One business trip, one talent show, two weekends, one lingerie shower, one wedding and eight days until I get to call downtown my home. (!!!) How did this happen? It's certainly not what I planned, but there is no doubt in my mind that it's what should be.

When I think of where I was this time last year, I am so grateful for my life now. Sure, I'm a little terrified of all the ways I am starting over. But also thankful. It's an adventure.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's untimely demise...

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I'm in Tulsa hiding out from the tornados this weekend. Apparently yesterday's tornado in Norman came within 200 yards of my house.... I guess if all my belongings got blown away, at least it would be easier to move next month ;)

Fortunately, Big Bang Theory, following real-time tweets of the Titanic's sinking and best friend time with Kim, Karissa and Adam make for a lovely Saturday.

Stay safe, Tornado Alley friends!

I miss my iPhone

I switched from an iPhone to a Blackberry recently. And you know the only thing I really miss? The iPhone's ability to take quality pictures and video. I never realized how much I relied on it to document my life until I switched to my Blackberry.

I miss you Instragram. Maybe we will meet again someday.