The Reason I Smile

From the moment I met you and we shared our first embrace

I haven’t been able to take this smile off my face

Being around you fills my life to the rim

Your warm presence envelops me like a sin

I cherish our late night phone calls that I never want to end

But the distance tugs on my heart like the strings of a violin

I would walk every mile to just be by your side

Pass under the golden sun and star-filled sky

If only I could touch you and kiss you everyday

And tell you how much I’ll never let my love go astray

Peanut Butter Pie

If you are looking for a quick and easy but D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S dessert, peanut butter pie is the way to go. I'd like to think my Aunt Jan for this recipe!

The recipe below makes 2 pies:

8oz of Cream Cheese
1 cup of Peanut Butter
16oz of Cool Whip
1 1/2 cups of Powdered Sugar
2 Graham Cracker Crusts
Chocolate Syrup (optional)

Cream together peanut butter and cream cheese in a bowl (melt the cream cheese for 45 secs if too hard). Then add the cool whip and powdered sugar into the bowl and blend with with spoon. Next, use a hand mixer to blend until nice and fluffy. Split mix into the 2 pie crust and smooth out gently! (Don't break the crust!) Then drizzle the chocolate syrup across pie in a decorative fashion. My second pie, I tried to make an Easter Egg, but it more looks like a rock. :-/

Lastly, put the pies into the FREEZER. Remove pies from freezer 1 hour before serving.

ENJOY!!!!!

Seize the Moment

I just know its going to be one of those days

Where I inhale deeply and soak in the rays

I have my eyes closed and my face tilted up towards the sun

And I feel each freckle born, it’s life has just begun

Immerse yourself in these life’s beautiful moments

Listen to the sounds and become absorbant

To each chirp of the bird or rustle of a tree

And just tell yourself, this moment is for me.

Be Here...Be Now...2012

Be Here…Be Now…

I heard this saying for the first time from my little sister. It’s a saying that I noticed I have been using more and more on a daily basis. Its four words that remind you to focus on the present. I, like I am sure most of you, tend to get too many far steps ahead in my brain. If its from something small like planning what I am wearing that night to foreshadowing an events outcome before its even happened, I am usually too many steps ahead. I can always tell that I am have been “in my head” too much, cause I began to get anxious and stressed about that event/plan/moment/idea. I start talking about it a lot or some moment from the day has passed me by and I wasn’t paying any attention. When I feel this happening, I have to just stop…take a deep breath…exhale…and say “Be here, be now”. That’s it. And I might even have to repeat that saying a couple times to just bring my whole self to the present: mind, body and spirit. The reason I am labeling this 2012 is because I think this could be one of the easiet resoltuons that you can give yourself. Just TRY to be in the moment. Trust me, it’s not easy, so cut yourseld some slack if you don’t pick it up right away. I STILL get too far ahead sometimes…but all I can ever do is just try my best, just be here and just be now.

Happy New Year Everyone! xoxo

Bubble Bath

What is it about a tub full of water and bubbles that smell like peaches that can wash away all of the days stress?  I literally just lost myself in one of the most awesome bubble baths ever. No, this post isn't just about taking a bath...it's more about how the small things in life can really do alot for someone. When life seems to get you down or work has you wanting to pull your hair out, there is nothing like treating yourself. I'm not talking about going out and buying a $300 pair of shoes, I mean those "little" things. Playing your favorite song, driving the scenic route home, ordering from your favorite take-out, singing as loud as you can...or a bubble bath. I know these things are all for you, but sometimes you gotta spoil "you" too. I believe in giving and blessing others but I think you can do the same for yourself.  You can treat yourself.


Just be good to YOUrself.
Now,  Go enjoy that extra scoop of ice cream with no guilt!

J'te aime...

This picture just made me so happy I had to share.

If only I could be there now....

Goodbye Aridness...

Tears fell slowly down my face

I reached to wipe them but they remained the same

And like the desert aridness with no rain

My tears dried up and there was less pain

You are still here, in my mind

I will hold you there till the end of time

Just know I am thankful for all we have had

Each loving memory will linger and last

As each day that passes and the hand on the clock ticks

I grow stronger and happier with this new existence

I know in the end, it will always be just me

That sticks by my side and let’s me be free

I haven’t given up though, I do still believe

That love is something that is destined for me