Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Every little thing is gonna be alright


When I saw this I instantly fell in love. I just love the isimple phrase: that every little thing is gonna be alright. It reminds me of the verses in the Bible that talk about how God dresses the lillies in the field and cares for the birds, and how he cares so much for me. It is a great reminder that even when I feel out of control and like I am going in about 100 different directions that as long as I keep my eyes focused on what God wants than I have nothing to fear. Being in my early/mid-twenties I feel like I constantly learning new things and as an adult I should be in charge of my destiny-- even thought I feel like a giant mess! It is good to be reminded that I am God has a time and a place for everything. The job, the life, the husband, and the future family is beyond my realm of comprehension... but he knows and what he has is good. My creto for now: I will joyously live this season of my life, and not try to rush anything.

My adventure with the PBR: A review of Ashley adventures

I would like to start this post by being very honest. I have never had a thing for cowboys! Apparently, this is not normal. Earlier last week we were having an office discussion about cowboys and the professional bullriding event coming to town. The ladies were oohing and ahhing about how they were excited and I mentioned my feelings about cowboys which left the room momentarily silent. I quickly mentioned, even thought I am a huge cowboy fan I would like to see bullriding because I have always wanted to go to a rodeo. After some discussing I was convinced to go to the PBR event So, this last weekend I the Professional Bullriding event on Saturday night with Shelley. Those of you who know me know that I love really random things like this. So, PBR here I come!

As we walked towards the arena I hear the song "Save a horse ride a cowboy" and I instanly knew it was all going to be ok, and this would be a memorable experience. The whole night was a lot of fun! The cowboys were so talented and regardless of your knowledge of the sport, you have to give these brave boys props. Those bulls are freakin enormous and they are being thrown around--its so crazy! So-- my suggestion is if you ever get the chance to go to something like that, do it! It was really random, but very fun!




Things I am Obsessed with this week!

Whip my Hair- Willow Smith
I heard this song the other day in the car--- ooohhh I almost stopped the car so I could properly shake my goodies. I don't even care if this girl is 9-- this song is FIERCE and I know my gays are gonna be working it out to this soon!


Glee
I am so glad that this show is back! That Amber girl is beyond terrific!


Somebody to love- Justin Bieber ft Usher
I love this version. SO good- Usher is sexy!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Oprah's getting to know you questions.

Oprah suggested these getting to know you questions: some of these are really thought provoking!

Who was your favorite celebrity as a child?
I loved anything that involved the disney network.

What type of pets do you have?
I have fish at work and at home.

What is your favorite color?
I love black, teal, and red.

What is most memorable about your high school years?
I met some really great people that I am still friends with. I had some really silly adventures in my high school years.

What word describes you best?
sassy

What is your greatest accomplishment?
Living by myself, paying my bills, and being a productive member of society 2 months after I graduated from college.

What drives you every day?
Doing my best  to make the world around me a little better and waiting to see what adventure will greet me that day.

What is your favorite food?
I really love chinese food.

What is your business goal this year?
Learn as much as I can, stop sweating the small stuff, and remember that God has a reason why I am where I am.

Where do you like to vacation?
I just love to vacation in general.

Who do you admire?
I admire people who work hard to get where they are and live a life of character. I respect and admire people like that.

What is your mission?
To love God and love people a little more everyday.


What traits in others are you attracted to?
I like people who are kind, happy, and outgoing

How do you want to be remembered?
I want to be remembered as a woman who made a difference in the lives of those around me. A person always there to greet you with a smile and a kind word.

You have a 10 minute speech to give at a high school, what is it about?
I would tell high school students to find something to be passionate about and follow it. Don't be afraid to try things that scare you-- life is scary but worth the risk!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Love Songs--

For some reason today I was thinking about love songs! Maybe it is because I really love the fall and I have always thought that if I ever fall in love it would be in the FALL. It is just such a magical time of the year so to celebrate I am sharing with you today a few of my favorite love songs. Enjoy!


I love EVERYTHING about this video and song. I heard it one day on my way to work and it is just so sweet, then I saw this video and it only warmed my little cold dead heart even more. It's a good one!



Ok, a couple of weeks I heard this song when I was on my Flight of the Conchords fix. For some reason, I feel like if I ever had a love song written for me, it would go a little something like this. I don't know why I love it so much, but it makes me smile everytime I hear it!



This is one of my favorite love songs to Jesus. It is super old, but everytime I listen to this song it reminds me how much God loves and how little I give him in return. At the core of my being I want to live a life that reflects his overwhelming love. This is a love song for a savior ( on a much less holy moment-- check out the zexy sweaters these boys are rocking-- WOH)



I love this song so much (Shout out Aretha--  see you in OCT) and I LOVE this movie. This is one of my favorite movie scenes of all times.

25 things about me--

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Nope.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?  Yesterday. I watched this really sweet part of TLC-Say Yes t the Dress Atlanta. This lady who was a breast cancer survivor was wedding dress shopping with her 6 best friends. She found her perfect dress but it was $400 dollars over budget and her friends saw how sad that it made her and paid the difference. They were all crying and saying how glad they were that she had survived and it was just the sweetest thing!
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I do.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? I like turkey.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? No.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?  I think I would.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT? No... Ok, yes I LOVE sarcasm.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No, had them out when I was 2.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I think I would.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? I am a tough broad.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Cookies n creme or butterpecan.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? If they are smiling.
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? I miss all kinds of people...

17. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I am shoeless right now.

18. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? I ate some left over soup from Thai Peppers
19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Tosh.0
20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? A bright blue.

21. FAVORITE SMELLS? Gardenia, cookies, and sexy colognes.

22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Some crazy lady who called into work
23. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE? Eithier. I love the mountains, but beaches and water are pretty awesome. I just LOVE getaways.
24. HAIR COLOR? Brown

25. EYE COLOR? Brown

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

okay people 5 months until I turn 25

Greetings friends and lovers!

As you all know I LOVE birthday's, and for some reason yesterday I started thinking about the one I have coming up (5months from today that is) and it is a BIG one. I will be 25! For some reason, I really want to make this birthday extra special. I normally do a group dinner then a little something something afterwards, but I want this year to be different. I feel at this point in my life, I am out of the "just out of school" phase, and I am trying to figure out what is next in my life. So-- I would like to do something fun and a little ridiculous. I am still throwing around some ideas and I want to hear all of your suggestions--but here is what I am thinking

1. I want all of my favorite faces there:  Ok out of town loves-- that means YOU! GET here and I will find someplace for you to stay! I just really want my loves from my different worlds all in one place to help me usher in this milestone! (ps-- I want to see more than just the faces shown here. I had to edit)

2. VENUE- I want to have someplace where we can maybe have a private dancefloor and have a good time without having to worry about obnoxious drunkels! I am still working on that part-- Springfield kids-- you got any ideas?
I think we could all look a little something like the above picture.. don't you think?
3. I am thinking we do some random activities and eat cupcakes etc. I just want everyone to come have a good time and have all my people there. SO talk to me people! You got any good ideas?
LOTS OF LOVE--ASH