Adventures of a Shockingly Average 30-Something

It's been a couple of years since I've actually made any sort of New Year's resolution.  To be completely honest, I never really saw the point of making one because, from what I've observed in my life, they never seem to last for longer than about a month.  So instead of making "resolutions", I've decided to set goals.  I think they're attainable goals, and at the end of 2015, I'll be able to come back to this post and see just how well I did with my goals. My goals for 2015: 1. Read more!  And keep a list of the books I read in 2015, so I can see just how much I actually read in the year. 2. Be a better friend.  AKA, be the one to text first sometimes!  Be the one to initiate plans on occasion. 3. Update this blog more often than I did in 2014! 4. COOK!  Look up healthy recipes and cook something at least once a week. 5. Get my driver's license. 6. Find a second job. 7. Save money so I can pay back student loans and al...

Dear Candis and Izzy, Here's something you both already know: you two are two absolutely incredible little girls.  Candis, I cannot get over how fast you're growing up.  I don't know why, kiddo, but I still always picture you as the tiny little not-quite-two year old you were when you and Mommy lived at the apartment.  And man, tiny  is an understatement.  You were so so little.  But now!  Now you're five  and you're in school !  That's just so crazy to me.  Where has the time gone? And you, Izzy, you're growing up fast as well.  Two years old already!  Oh my gosh, I remember when your Mommy posted on facebook that she was pregnant with you, and now you're two already!  You, little girl, have the most infectious laugh and smile in the entire world.  When you laugh, the whole world smiles, and I hope that is something that never ever changes. It was so great to see you two today!  My mom and I stopped by you...

It's been quite a while since I've written anything on here!  October 26th, the day before 1989 hit store shelves, was the last time I posted here, apparently, and it was a sort of review of the album.  So as I sit here in my pajamas, watching The Voice as Christmas lights shine in the living room, I figured... why not write something up now? It's nearly Christmas!  I'm so super excited about that!  I've finished (nearly) all of my Christmas shopping, and now I'm just waiting for what I bought online to come in the mail so I can wrap it.  I'm also waiting for my sister to finish her shopping so we can mail stuff down to our brother and sister in Alabama.  But anyway.  I'm so excited for Christmas!!  I don't have any big plans - just spending the day with my family, exchanging presents, and hanging out together.  The thing I love so much about Christmas is togetherness.  I love spending time with people who I care about. I honestly fe...