I rang in the new year at a wedding last night, and I've got to say that it was an unexpectedly awesome way to begin the year. Besides the whole "drinking for free on new year's" aspect, it was really special to spend the evening surrounded by love, excitement, and happiness. Those feelings are infectious and I couldn't help but smile my way into 2011. For an evening that typically falls short of expectations (I've previously had very few, if any, truly great new year's eves), last night was one to remember. I wish a lifetime of love and happiness for the newly wedded couple.
Thinking of this new year in general, there's something that seems so "brand new" about the 1/1/11 date we have today...like it's a fresh start, a clean slate, a chance to begin all over again. While I have definitely had some great experiences, accomplishments, and memories in past years, there are still things that I'm working towards and wishing for. Here's to hoping that 2011 is a great year for myself and everyone else too. While people typically make resolutions at the start of each year, more often than not those resolutions fall short of fruition. Therefore, I'm not making any resolutions this year. Rather, I'm choosing to live my life as best I can each day...hopefully giving more of myself to others and receiving satisfaction and happiness in return. How did you spend your new year's eve and what's your plan/goal for the new year???
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Sunday, September 12, 2010
I'm alive!
It's been over a month since I posted here...but rest assured...
Despite that picture, I am not now a guitar player (though that would be pretty awesome, I'm not sure my fingers are coordinated enough for that hobby). Life has been gobbling me up and spitting me back out...whole, for the most part. Work is nothing less than a bear lately, but I've been utilizing my weekends to have some fun.
Last weekend saw me in Cape Coral and Ft. Myers for the wedding of one of my law school friends. It was a great opportunity for a mini reunion of friends I don't get to see nearly as often as I'd like. Here was the BIG group of us...
And then here's one of just the ladies (which is, of course, nicer to look at)...
I've been itching to travel lately, and while this little trip kept me in Florida, at least it got me out of Jacksonville. I have so much time off saved up at work, but no one to go on trips with (insert self-pity here). Hopefully that will change one of these days. Anyone up for being a travel buddy???
...and I'm off. Have a great day! xoxo
Despite that picture, I am not now a guitar player (though that would be pretty awesome, I'm not sure my fingers are coordinated enough for that hobby). Life has been gobbling me up and spitting me back out...whole, for the most part. Work is nothing less than a bear lately, but I've been utilizing my weekends to have some fun.
Last weekend saw me in Cape Coral and Ft. Myers for the wedding of one of my law school friends. It was a great opportunity for a mini reunion of friends I don't get to see nearly as often as I'd like. Here was the BIG group of us...
And then here's one of just the ladies (which is, of course, nicer to look at)...
I've been itching to travel lately, and while this little trip kept me in Florida, at least it got me out of Jacksonville. I have so much time off saved up at work, but no one to go on trips with (insert self-pity here). Hopefully that will change one of these days. Anyone up for being a travel buddy???
...and I'm off. Have a great day! xoxo
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Spring has sprung
Ahh...the season of new beginnings. Flora and fauna alike are abuzz with new life...trees and flowers are blossoming and newborn goslings are the babies I've seen the most of (though I have no doubt just about everything is breeding right about now).
That goes for people too. It seems like I can't jump online or talk to a friend without hearing about either upcoming nuptials or a little bundle of joy on the way. This past weekend was spent in Orlando for the wedding of a friend of mine from law school. It was a lovely wedding and reception and I had an absolute blast seeing some friends I don't get to see as often as I'd like.
I'm going to make a bold statement and say that the speech the groom-to-be gave to my friend during the rehearsal dinner was, quite possibly, the best speech I've heard at any of the many weddings I've attended. Not only was his rapture readily apparent to everyone there, but he said the absolute sweetest things to his bride-to-be. (And no, I'm not talking about sappy, cheesy lines that sound lovely but aren't worth much) His speech was clearly from the heart...spoken from a man to the woman with whom he is madly in love. As a spectator, it felt like the entire room melted away and all of the guests were given the unique gift of watching an intimate moment of unabashed love between a beautiful couple. At the end of it all I have no doubt that all the women in the room (married or not) were in love with the groom-to-be...and all the guys that were there with dates were suddenly hating him for setting the bar so high. :)
Love is a beautiful thing and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to witness so much of it this weekend! xx
That goes for people too. It seems like I can't jump online or talk to a friend without hearing about either upcoming nuptials or a little bundle of joy on the way. This past weekend was spent in Orlando for the wedding of a friend of mine from law school. It was a lovely wedding and reception and I had an absolute blast seeing some friends I don't get to see as often as I'd like.
I'm going to make a bold statement and say that the speech the groom-to-be gave to my friend during the rehearsal dinner was, quite possibly, the best speech I've heard at any of the many weddings I've attended. Not only was his rapture readily apparent to everyone there, but he said the absolute sweetest things to his bride-to-be. (And no, I'm not talking about sappy, cheesy lines that sound lovely but aren't worth much) His speech was clearly from the heart...spoken from a man to the woman with whom he is madly in love. As a spectator, it felt like the entire room melted away and all of the guests were given the unique gift of watching an intimate moment of unabashed love between a beautiful couple. At the end of it all I have no doubt that all the women in the room (married or not) were in love with the groom-to-be...and all the guys that were there with dates were suddenly hating him for setting the bar so high. :)
Love is a beautiful thing and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to witness so much of it this weekend! xx
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