Goodnight, love.

I had no intention of blogging about a silly little television show. However, THE WALKING DEAD, Y'ALL! I can't. I just can't. I spent all of last night going into the ugly cry, convulsing on my side of the couch as if these people are real and my family. Silly I know, but I'm sure other Walking Dead fans can totally relate. I'm still reeling over it. Mind = blown.

So, this weekend was pretty laid back. Nothing too exciting. We got an extra hour to dance, dance, dance the night away. That about sums up my weekend. I enjoyed it though.

Now it's back to the grind this week and I'm lacking a bit of motivation. Tonight I have an event to attend and tomorrow I will be doing hair and makeup for children with cancer. This is always a struggle, as one could imagine. Visiting the hospital is always bittersweet. I love giving these children one day to make them feel like rockstars, but it breaks my heart and takes everything in me not to cry while working.

Later on in the week I have a few more events coming up and then gearing up for next week's as well. Busy, busy!

Wishing a happy week to all! :)

Happy Hearts,

Alex

The dog days are over.

Last week I got an email from my Director letting me know a woman had left a message in hopes we could partner up and help her with an event she was hosting. Alright, I'll give her a call. I played phone tag with this woman for an entire day and in one message even gave my email address so she could give me details. She opted to text me instead. With what may just very well be the worst texting skills on the planet. I'm talking incomplete sentences, misspelled words, "0"s instead of "O"s. Serious? Nothing she sent me made any sense. I politely told her I already had an event lined up the day her's was, but I wished her the best of luck. Her response? "P0:-)" Whaaat? She continued to text me asking me if I'd be available other days (no, ma'am). This was a little bit frustrating because 1.) I already politely declined 2.)She's continuing to TEXT on me on my personal phone.

Well, I thought I shook this lady. But... wrong! She TEXTED ME AT FIVE THIRTY THIS MORNING. Yes. 5:30am. You know? When it's still pitch black out? The Sun hasn't even risen. On the weekends I am known to perhaps just be strollin' in through the door at this time. ARE. YOU. KIDDING ME, MA'AM!

I don't know who this person is, I don't know what kind of business she's running. But I couldn't believe how unprofessional she was/is. Ok, yes, times are changing. Technology; I get it, I support it, I embrace it. But is it now appropriate to TEXT possible future business partners? Then to text so damn early in the morning? I am not nor will I ever be up and working at that time. Ever. So bizarre. My mind was blown.

Thank God for the new "Do Not Disturb" option on the iphone. Otherwise, it may not have ended well.

Autumn, is that you??

I had such a lovely morning. To top it off it was 73 degrees. I think Fall might finally be making an appearance. While I realize for true northerners this probably sounds bizarre and 73 degrees is probably spring/beginning of summer weather. But in Florida? Totally Fall.

It warmed up to the low 80's, but just that taste of chill in the morning was enough for me to get so excited. I say this every time, but I swear I love, love, love Fall. It reminds me of falling in love, and all those feelings, cozy clothes, cuddling, fall aromas, etc. Yes, please.

Today I decided instead of doing my office work at home, I'd go to my Mom's for a change of scenery. She works from home so it was nice to visit with her and work in the backyard and take in the beautiful weather and listen to the birds chirp, trees sway and children play.

Not much going on this week other than work. This weekend will be jammed packed with festivals I'm attending for work. And our Halloween Party is coming up. :D

I'll end this with another song on loop around here. I had been listening The Xx's new album off and on, but the other night I was laying in bed restless. I decided to put my headphones and just drown my thoughts out with music. I swear it was like the Universe knew I needed this song in my life and knew to play it because I'd truly listen. SO. GOOD. It's basically my life at the moment. Don't you love when you can relate to a song and swear it was written for you?! Love. The Xx - Sunset :

I always thought it was sad
The way we act like strangers
After all that we had
We act like we had never met

We make believe, I've never seen your face, you neither mine
And catch my eye, don't register a smile
You were more than just a friend, oh but the feeling
It never came to an end, I can't bear to see you

I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me

Kitty Paws.

Good morning and happy Thursday! :) These are Olive's little paws. She refuses to get out of bed this morning apparently. There's a lot going on outside my window that she's interested in today so she's been investigating since we woke up. It's so cute.

Thursdays are the end of my work weeks typically minus a couple of hours I tend to work on Saturday. I fit all of my work hours into four days so that I can enjoy three day weekends. Those four days are pretty crammed and have a lot going on, but it's so worth it when I can kick back for three days.

I woke up this morning and all I wanted was to be greeted with breakfast in bed. I mean, is that totally unreasonable?! I'm hungry and after glancing at some delicious foods on Pinterest (yeah, I'm on that bandwagon and so totally obsessed) all I wanted was a southern cooked breakfast and nice hot cup of coffee. I'm not the best cook so the only breakfast item I can whip up is cereal and my milk has gone bad! Great.

Oh, and let's not forget the iPhone 5 shenanigans. I'm not eligible for my upgrade until May and I'm not ballin' enough to throw out $700. I'll still have my little 4s pee- on. ;)

Anyway, I'm starting to bore myself over here. Happy, happy day!

Oh, life.

I had such great intentions when I finally got the courage to write in this little blog. I knew I wouldn't be an every-day-gal, but definitely three or so times a week. And then life happened. I find myself so busy that I don't have time to read my favorite blogs let alone write. I also still have a hard time deciding how open I'd like to be. How much I'd like for anyone and everyone to know. While I'm young, times have definitely changed. I come from the days of Livejournal where you had a close circle of friends you shared with those who you trust. Not the world. I mean, not just everyone can know my deepest thoughts, ya know. Finding that happy medium has been hard for me.

But here I am! Once again. Let's see. Where do I start? Well, I was offered a different position at the school I work at. So I am now driving around every which way to recruit people. It's definitely a lot different than what I'm used to. But it's always fun to change things up. I'm learning how to succeed at this new job. It's challenging which is always a plus. Keeps me on my toes.

I got a puppy, Kingston. I love him to death, but with this new position, I'm home less and less. I feel absolutely terrible that I took this puppy in and now don't have the time for him. I love him to pieces. Just today I spoke to a close friend who is in a need a furry baby (her family's was stolen not too long ago). Her son would just adore Kingston as would my friend and her husband. While it absolutely devastates me and breaks my heart to not be Kingston's dog-mama, I know he will be in good hands and deserves a family with a large yard. Besides, I'm sure we can still be close friends. :)

Most recently I decided it was time to let go of a certain person in my life (an ex that I still continue to speak to - I know, I know). He had come back home unexpectedly, and we met up. We had both decided a while back that in a perfect world where we weren't literally on opposite sides of the country, we would be together. But it just can't be. After seeing him on his trip home, I decided I still had feelings and couldn't shake them. Also, knowing he's attempting to "move on" with his life and date, I just couldn't take it. I decided that as much as I'd love to be able to be friends, it's impossible for me. Especially with mixed signals from him. So for the first time ever I stepped up and put my foot down. I don't expect it to be forever, but I have to learn how to let go and move on.

Aaaand that about wraps up my life. Well, kind of. But I really should stop here. Until next time. :)