Thursday, June 27, 2013

This and That

I was going to do a Wordless Wednesday post, but as it is no longer Wednesday, here are a few pictures of what's going on in my life right now. Enjoy!


 This is Abbey- thinking she found a sucker for free snacks.


And here is Abbey, thinking she found a cat to eat.


 This is Bailey.  She's a little princess. 


This is Barney (named this because he was born in a barn- no really, he was born in a barn). My sister's cat.  This cat is... devious.


 Maybe it was the full moon making Barney so devious?


This was some delicious wine, and a glass I got at World Market.  Love that store! 


 See that big black lab in the middle?  Thinking she found a sucker for free snacks too?  Her name is Pal, and she is a sweet girl.


 RAIN!

The effect of the rain.

My most favorite cheese shop in all of Wisconsin.

Hope you enjoyed the little show.  See you soon!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Life is Ever Changing

Dear friends, family, and anyone else who would like to read my blog.  If you know me, than you know I had a blog for a while, but as my life is changing, I thought it was time for a fresh start on my blog as well.  So welcome to my new blog!  I don't know how often I'll be posting, but I will try to keep you all interested and reading.  

As I mentioned, life is ever changing.  I am starting over in almost all areas of my life.  I'll be honest, it's ridiculously scary, but it's also opening doors that I never thought would open.  I will continue to keep you posted, but if I can give anyone a word of encouragement today, it's to live through your fears.  Fear is normal, and most people find that when they are scared, they remain in the same position.  It's much easier to face what you know, even if it's hard, than to step out of your comfort zone, and risk things getting worse, but also knowing that things could get much better.  I don't know what my future holds, but I know there are so many options, and so many chances to grow.  

There's a flower that I love- it's called phlox.  I've seen people sell them in pots before, or sell seeds to plant in your garden.  Where I am living now it grows wild all over.  It smells fabulous, and it's so bright and pretty.  Every day when I see it, it reminds me that you don't always have to live inside the box of expectation.  You can let yourself grow outside of your comfort zone, and you can be beautiful and thrive.