E-mail awesomeness

I'm not really a fan of chain e-mail letters and such, but ones like this make my day. Take a quick read


 

Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old 
daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if 
we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. 
I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words: 

Dear God, Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her 
very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you 
will play with her. She likes to swim and play with balls. I am sending a picture of her so when you 
see her you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her. Love, Meredith

 

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven.
We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because
she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into
the letter box at the post office.

A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had. Yesterday, there
was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand. Mer-
edith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover
was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey &
Meredith and this note: 
Dear Meredith, Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help and I recognized her right away. Abbey isn't 
sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we 
don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in so I am sending it back to you 
in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by. 

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a won-
derful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.  I send my blessings every day and remember that I love 
you very much. By the way, I'm easy to find. I am wherever there is love. Love, God 

Blogging hiatus and a rant

I've been on a bit of a blogging hiatus. But for very busy reasons. working 30ish hours a week, while going to school 30ish hours a week, while doing physical therapy (ouch), and homework during my down time.

It's been a little insane-o. But wonderful. Because in one week from today I will be finishing my 90 hours of education and getting ready to start the exam process.

[begin real rant here]

When I first decided I wanted to be a Real Estate Agent, I thought it was awesome. And my friends & family agreed. and they are supporting me to the fullest. [as per usual] Because they know I can do anything I set my mind to. But then, somewhere along the line, random strangers felt the need to tell me how my decision to be a Real Estate agent was a stupid one, as the economy is pretty down right now. Why, thanks person I don't even know, you obviously know best.

Actually you probably don't. Bet these people didn't know that 70% of homes sold right now are short sale and foreclosures (i.e. crazy cheap)? I bet they didn't know that the nation is facing record low interest rates, and that if you have the money, this is one of the best times to buy a house? Did they also know that for every home sold $60,000 goes back into our economy? and that people like me are going to help make that happen? and did they know I have heard numerous stories of agents who are in their first year right now and are looking to make around $100,000 this year (while my dreams would be reached if I made even a sliver of that, it makes me wonder- how much are you pulling in per year, stranger?)? I bet they didn't know things like this.

Point of the rant- I am oh so energized and ready to prove these fools wrong. I will be making money this year, doing something I like, and having the schedule I choose. I'll get to help people make one of the biggest decisions of their lives. And these strangers can judge, and wrongly assume, because I have my friends and family who will be proud of me. And frankly, that's a-okay with me. Love y'all. 


Thanks for your love and support

Looking at the bright side

So right now I am pretty much in a rut about some of the details in my life. Mainly the whole I completely changed what I want to do the rest of my life, and still don't 100% know what that is.

But I have something wonderful worth thinking about. [and subsequently lifting my spirits]

In the last 14 months I have purchased and paid off a car. But not just any car, my dream car. Chauncey. aanndd saved $1,800.

And how do I have that in the bank? [because I actually had to think about this] Well because it was for graduate school. But now it's part of my nest egg. For when I start the next big chapter in my life.

I'm pretty excited about it. But I have some people to thank that gave me the opportunity to save that up. Like scholarships and grants to get me through undergrad without loans. My grandfather for ADPi. My mom for providing me a loving place to live post grad. and the wonderful love of my life for spoiling me every now and then. --- Basically, I am so grateful for all I have been given.

But don't let that fool you- I've been workin hard too. I've worked since I was 14 and held up to 3 jobs at one time. And I'm grateful that God has given me the opportunity for that as well.

So I guess this is post is a reflection on how blessed I am- to have my friends, family, and most of all God, give me the opportunity to grow.

Crazy long self reflective post. Woahh.


What are you grateful for?

Happy Fathers Day

I'm going to leave out all the stuff I'd really like to say and instead just leave you with

mystery post. 

Two roads diverged in a wood

I have always been a planner of sorts [in that I plan everything and nothing deviates from said plan]

So that put me in quite a predicament when a thought popped into my head that I may no longer want to go to Pepperdine. 

I have a pros and cons list a mile long [can anyone say Type A?], and spent quite some time weighing my options.

I came down to this:

I know for sure that I can't afford Pepperdine without a huge loan &&& I don't know if I want to be a psychologist anymore.

Pretty huge reasons, right?

So after  very careful deliberating I have decided that, I will no longer be attending Pepperdine in the fall [and I am currently looking into deferring my acceptance- either way, I will not be there in the fall]

Wow. So that's the "big news" in my life. You may be wondering, so whats the plan [because there is always a plan]

I am going to use the next year to "find myself". There are a lot of venues I'm interested in, and I want to explore them all 

As you know, I've been dabbling in photography (just ordered some business cards) and you will also notice I have added and Event Planning to that blog title.

I am currently looking into event planning! I will be using the help of some friends (more specifically their moms) to network, I went to the Arizona Bridal Show today to meet some planners, you know. [side note- I was green with envy when I saw a million engagement rings- God help me with that envy, please]

Basically, I feel like my world is... upside down? I don't have a "plan" and I won't be in school. weird. I know this is the best decision for me at this time, but it still feels strange.

In close, join me on this adventure known as life. 

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-

I took the one less traveled by, 

And that has made all the difference."

More inspiration

I took a test today, and found this on the staircase on the way out.

why thank you

What a fabulous Tuesday.

smile. 

Stolen inspiration.

I found this here.

and I love it.

Isn't this fitting for some of my recent life changes?

inspiration. 

The Eternal List of 100 Things to Accomplish in Life

So, my eternal list of 100 things to accomplish in life was "given" to me by a previous teacher, and now friend, Kate. The idea is that we never complete our list- I am always striving for more, and to try new things.

So you continuously add, and continuously delete. Not finishing something on the list isn't a failure, it's a reminder of something you once wanted, but times change and so do our desires.

Also, many things on my list are things I have done but want to do again.

Or things that I do, but continuously strive to do better.

What would be on your list? Why don't you make one?

The Eternal List of 100 Things to Accomplish in Life

1. Graduate from UA
2. Have a baby
3. Go to Australia
4. Learn Sign Language
5. Bungee Jumping
6. Kiss on New Years
7. Water Ski (or try)
8. Donate Hair
9. Get a Dance Job
10. Buy Bright and Fun heels
11. Get Married
12. Live in Dorm
13. Save $1000
14. Go to NYC, Again
15. Hot air balloon ride
16. Family Vacation
17. Learn to Cook and Amazing Dish
18. Work at Food Bank
19. Go Ice Skating- Outside
20. Laugh- everyday
21. Get a six pack
22. Drink a cosmo
23. Send someone flowers
24. Visit the Eiffel Tower
25. Point Mexico
26. Ride Gondola in Venice
27. Learn to make Peanut Butter Fudge
28. Go on a Cruise, again
29. Become a registered Organ Donor
30. Get Personalized Plate
31. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters
32. Get a puppy
33. Get my own Apartment
34. Stretch everyday for a month
35. Go on a hike
36. Bowl a 130, no Bumpers!
37. Go to the zoo!
38. Make a snowman
39. Be an Aunt
40. Take a long distance road trip
41. Exceed AIMS math portion
42. Take kick boxing
43. Participate in a race for a cure
44. Take photography
45. Own something from Tiffany and Co.
46. Go to six flags
47. Kiss in the rain
48. Permanent hair removal
49. Lay on the beach in Hawaii
50. Make cute purse
51. Mom/Daughter nail day
52. Get Massage
53. 1 year anniversary
54. Drink a gallon of water in 1 day
55. Ladies night
56. Grand Canyon
57. 12 Hours at PVCC
58. Eat at the Melting Pot
59. Waterpark
60. 1 Day without arguing with Brandon
61. Pay my own Bill
62. Watch Clouds go by
63. Swing on swings
64. Sky Dive
65. Watch Little Mermaid
66. Get a Scholatship
67. See a shooting star
68. Feed the homeless
69. REAL spring break!
70. Rollerblade
71. Just buy it.
72. Road trip with Mom
73. Salt River Tubing
74. Build a Bear
75. Be a good Daughter
76. Drive Stick!
77. – censored –
78. Weigh 115-117
79. Choreograph a dance
80. Own a Nice Car
81. Own another designer handbag
82. Own a house
83. Get an a in a college class
84. Run 5 miles
85. Vote
86. Donate to Goodwill
87. Give Secret Santa gift not at Christmas Time
88. Graduation Party
89. Donate Blood- again
90. Room service
91. Have lunch on a pier
92. Let go.
93. Mow the lawn
94. Make homemade cookies
95. Write a letter
96. Color my hair (dark)
97. Snowboarding
98. Go to Hawaii
99. Live to age 100
100. Go back Blonde
101. Go to a concert
102. Read the Bible
103. Stop Cussing
104. Get a Job
105. See a another midnight movie
106. Get another tattoo
107. Become a nana
108. Skinny dipping
109. Play the piano
110. Become Dr. Kelly Fast
111. Maintain friendships
112. Play on a trampoline
113. Make smores
114. Pick a Graduate School
115. Apply
116. Write a hello letter
117. Dinners on me
118. Vacation with Amanda
119. Stand up for myself
120. Pot Luck Dinner
121. Go to a Nude beach
122. Las Vegas
123. Go Surfing
124. Have a Garden
125. Plan a Wedding
126. Get paid for my Photography
127. Visit UA for Homecoming
128. Buy a big bed
129. Graduate from Real Estate School
130. Come up with a "menu" of delicious meals I can cook
131. Bowling League
132. Sell someone a house
133. Help someone buy a house
134. Run a half marathon
135. Make a homemade pie