Here are two clips about love that I love!
One of the ladies at work showed me this today and it warmed my tiny cold dead heart. They went to a movie and this played as a preview. I just think this is beyond adorable. GOOD work boys! Be sweet, be creative, and earn your ladies love and affection!
This was a clip from last week's Mike and Molly a show on CBS. For some reason their converation about the snapper got me laughing so hard. As much as I wanted to not like this show, Sookie from Gilmore Girls is just so adorable, I can't help myself. Check out the clip below-- so ridiculous!
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Weekly inspiration- See the beauty that surrounds you
This week my goal has been to try to see things with a fresh perspective. I think it gets easy to be bored with the status quo of your life. So, this week I have tried to see the beauty that surrounds me in all of its forms. Not only the pretty weather we have been having here in Springfield, but the beautiful and inspiring people that I call my loved ones. Your kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and character inspire me every day. Take a little time to see the beauty that God has placed for us to enjoy!
Lots of love,
ASH
Am I addicted to my iphone?
I got an iphone about 6 months ago and really like it. Before I got my iphone I had a blackberry which I liked until it started randomly calling people on its own. Everyone told me that I would just melt over the iphone, that I would become one of those crazy people who could not put their phone down. I quickly told them that I simply am not one of those people. I am not obsessed with getting the newest shinest toy, its just not my style.
FASTFORWARD 6 months
Today I accidentally left my phone at my house when I left for work. I realized this shortly after I got there, but thought it was no big deal-- because how many personal calls do I get during the day anyways. So, I went along my day. I realized that randomly I would reach for my phone to check twitter or facebook while my computer was getting worked on-- only to realize that it was not there. I did this often enough that it made me realize how much I use my phone to do so many things. My phone holds more that just phone numbers: I have videos and pictures of my niece and nephew, tons of music, my facebook and twitter account, my shopping list, and so much more. I will admit I was able to continue my day and I did not convulse because my iphone was not attached to my hand, but it made me realize how things become so ingrained in your daily routine without you even realizing it.
So, iphone. Thanks for keeping me in the loop about all of my favorite things-- but in the meantime I now know I need to be more aware of how I spend my time and my energy. Invest in people not things.
Lots of love,
ASH
FASTFORWARD 6 months
Today I accidentally left my phone at my house when I left for work. I realized this shortly after I got there, but thought it was no big deal-- because how many personal calls do I get during the day anyways. So, I went along my day. I realized that randomly I would reach for my phone to check twitter or facebook while my computer was getting worked on-- only to realize that it was not there. I did this often enough that it made me realize how much I use my phone to do so many things. My phone holds more that just phone numbers: I have videos and pictures of my niece and nephew, tons of music, my facebook and twitter account, my shopping list, and so much more. I will admit I was able to continue my day and I did not convulse because my iphone was not attached to my hand, but it made me realize how things become so ingrained in your daily routine without you even realizing it.
So, iphone. Thanks for keeping me in the loop about all of my favorite things-- but in the meantime I now know I need to be more aware of how I spend my time and my energy. Invest in people not things.
Lots of love,
ASH
Weekly obsessions
1.I heard this song last week on the British station with Sirius radio. This song makes me want to jazzercise and spin around. I have been listening to this non-stop when I go for my evening walks. LOVE it!
2. Can we just talk about how good the Britney Spears themed episode of Glee was? SO GOOD! I feel like we all grew up with Britney Spears and so it was kind of nice to know all of the songs they were singing and seeing Mr. Schue get his groove on wasn't too shaby eithier. I have some very fond memories of dancing to some Britney Spears songs. I think my favorite is her song- Do something. My roomate in college, Ronnie, would always do the best dances to that song. I don't care if we were fighting, having a bad day, or anything else-- when that song came on we morphed into a ridiculous dancing world that always made me laugh. Another funny one was when the new Britney Spears album came out about 3 years ago I went at midnight with a friend and then took his picture of him getting the album. He was just so excited, and it just makes me smile that music can do that for people. What is your favorite Britney song?
3. FALL--I love you fall, you are the best! I am excited about the leaves changing, eating pumpkin rolls and carmel apples, going on hayrides, wearing my super cute cardigans and jackets, and all the fall adventures that are on their way!
2. Can we just talk about how good the Britney Spears themed episode of Glee was? SO GOOD! I feel like we all grew up with Britney Spears and so it was kind of nice to know all of the songs they were singing and seeing Mr. Schue get his groove on wasn't too shaby eithier. I have some very fond memories of dancing to some Britney Spears songs. I think my favorite is her song- Do something. My roomate in college, Ronnie, would always do the best dances to that song. I don't care if we were fighting, having a bad day, or anything else-- when that song came on we morphed into a ridiculous dancing world that always made me laugh. Another funny one was when the new Britney Spears album came out about 3 years ago I went at midnight with a friend and then took his picture of him getting the album. He was just so excited, and it just makes me smile that music can do that for people. What is your favorite Britney song?
3. FALL--I love you fall, you are the best! I am excited about the leaves changing, eating pumpkin rolls and carmel apples, going on hayrides, wearing my super cute cardigans and jackets, and all the fall adventures that are on their way!
5 and 5- If you don't write it down, it does not exist
This week in our sales meeting we had a discussion about goals, since I work for a sales organization this is a fairly common topic, but for some reason this week's discussion really got me thinking. As part of the exercise, this week we have to write down 5 personal goals and 5 professional goals. I have found myself randomly thinking about that this week, and finding myself stumped. I love lists-- why is this so hard for me to write down my goals. I am beginning to realize that to me these things are so hidden that I am almost afraid to tell them to anyone because I don't want anyone to squash them. Don't you just hate it when you have some good news or somehting you are excited about and the person you are telling it to, just shuts you down or makes you feel ridiculous. That is the worst!
So, I have been pondering my goals and thinking about the next steps for me on this wacky journey called life. I am slowly figuring out what I do want based on what I don't want. So I have formed a small list of things that I know I don't want right now. *DISCLAIMER* This is not saying that I do not ever want these things or if you do want these things that you are wrong. I believe all of these things can be great I just know that this is not what I want at this mid-twenties stage.
1. No BABIES- I recently when to a baby shower for a friend who is only a year older than myself and I was blown away! As mentioned in my previous blog posting-- I am not ready for mini Ashley's. Plus-- the whole I am not married thing might have a little something to do with that too ;).
2. I don't want to do a job based on its pay. I know I can make a lot of money doing sales, but at the end of the day that is not where I find my bliss. I love having a creative outlet. I know I am supposed to be in advertising, but I refuse to play games to be successful. I want to create beautiful and effective marketing and advertising pieces for businesses. I am still trying to parlay that into a career, but I have decided this week after helping with a commercial shoot for one of our AE's that I could and would be really great as a creative director. Who knows kids-- I might be the next Don Draper off of Mad Men ( wait, that might not be the best thing-- Don Draper without the booze and floozie issues)
The list continues, and I don't want to bore you anymore with my ramblings, but I encourage you this week to make your 5 and 5 list with me and search yourself for what you really want. After you deciede that go out there and get it! You are a truly beautiful and unique creation that God made to serve him and serve others-- so go do your thing! Make me proud
LOVE,
ASH
So, I have been pondering my goals and thinking about the next steps for me on this wacky journey called life. I am slowly figuring out what I do want based on what I don't want. So I have formed a small list of things that I know I don't want right now. *DISCLAIMER* This is not saying that I do not ever want these things or if you do want these things that you are wrong. I believe all of these things can be great I just know that this is not what I want at this mid-twenties stage.
1. No BABIES- I recently when to a baby shower for a friend who is only a year older than myself and I was blown away! As mentioned in my previous blog posting-- I am not ready for mini Ashley's. Plus-- the whole I am not married thing might have a little something to do with that too ;).
2. I don't want to do a job based on its pay. I know I can make a lot of money doing sales, but at the end of the day that is not where I find my bliss. I love having a creative outlet. I know I am supposed to be in advertising, but I refuse to play games to be successful. I want to create beautiful and effective marketing and advertising pieces for businesses. I am still trying to parlay that into a career, but I have decided this week after helping with a commercial shoot for one of our AE's that I could and would be really great as a creative director. Who knows kids-- I might be the next Don Draper off of Mad Men ( wait, that might not be the best thing-- Don Draper without the booze and floozie issues)
The list continues, and I don't want to bore you anymore with my ramblings, but I encourage you this week to make your 5 and 5 list with me and search yourself for what you really want. After you deciede that go out there and get it! You are a truly beautiful and unique creation that God made to serve him and serve others-- so go do your thing! Make me proud
LOVE,
ASH
Last weekend: Seriously Moms- you are amazing
Last weekend I had the privelage to help my Mom and Dad babysit my nephew and niece. My Dad had recently hurt his shoulder and I knew that my Mom could use the help and I enjoy seeing the kiddos so I headed to good ole Greenville to hang out with the parental units and the kids-- if I had only known what was in store...
Meet Miss Audrey Brooks- She is almost 3 and is way too smart for her own good. She likes to tease people and has more energy than should be allowed in one person. She is ridiculously cute though-- and she has her aunt Ash wrapped around her little finger. Her favorite things at the moment are Barbie movies (yes I watched about 3 on loop the entire weekend) and playing on playgrounds. I love this little bundle of energy and sass!
Now I would like you to meet my nephew Aiden. He is 7 months and one of the best babies I have ever seen. While Audrey is extremely dramatic and energetic, Aiden is the ultimate picture of the ultimate chill dude. He is VERY smiley, which I love, and loves music. He adores my niece and will sympathy cry when she gets really upset. Over the weekend he definately became an Ash's boy. Meet the handsome Mr. Aiden.
Meet Miss Audrey Brooks- She is almost 3 and is way too smart for her own good. She likes to tease people and has more energy than should be allowed in one person. She is ridiculously cute though-- and she has her aunt Ash wrapped around her little finger. Her favorite things at the moment are Barbie movies (yes I watched about 3 on loop the entire weekend) and playing on playgrounds. I love this little bundle of energy and sass!
The real drama greeted me at 9:00 sharp on Saturday morning. I awoke to hear my niece screaming bloody murder and jumped out of the bed to investigate the situation. As I open the door I see both my niece and my dad in a pile on the floor. Apparently my dad had tripped over her and they both fell... at least I think it was something like that. So, I check and make sure my dad is ok and go track down my niece. Audrey had run off and was wailing under the dining room table. So, I crawl under there and scoop her up and try to hug her and wipe the tears. As I walk into the living room I find my mom and she is holding my nephew. So, she hands me Aiden and I give her Audrey to consol. I sit down with Aiden, who promptly wipes his very snotty baby nose all over my t-shirt that I had worn to bed. He then smiles at me and with both of his hands grabs my face and laughs. I look at the clock-- It is offically 9:03 and I have already had a very full day!
The weekend went well, it was a constant state of feed a kid, clean a kid, try to get a kid to sleep, pick them up, and do it all again. I have babysat a lot in my life and always been around kids, but I had no idea the constant craziness that mothers deal with everyday. I loved every minute I spent with my niece and nephew, but I found myself longing for my quiet Friday night blockaded in my apartment watching a movie by myself. It made me appreciate all those working mom's-- you ladies are FAR better than I. So, to you all I say-- DEAR MOMS-- You ARE amazing!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
My weekly OMG MOMENTS!
I had several OMG moments this week-- I consider an OMG moment as when somehting so faboulous of awe inspiring happens you either can only say OMG or you can only squeak out random noises and shrieks.
MOMENT 1-Sunday night I was flipping through the channels when I stumbled on Cinderella playing on BET. I LOVE this movie. I remember when this movie first came on ABC Sunday movie when I was a kid- Whitney Houston is PERFECTION in this movie. Pre-crack Whitney is the best! I also remember back in the day thinking the Asian prince was a cutie! It made me laugh how as soon as I saw this movie I instantly became 10 years old again. Enjoy this clip of Whitney and Brandi singing Impossible.
MOMENT 2-As I have told you before, I am addicted to twitter. This week I was checking my twitter feed when I saw that Dolly Parton (yes I follow Dolly Parton on twitter, don't act surprised) had a tweet reminding us that the musical 9-5 will be coming to St. Louis in February so don't forget to buy tickets. --HEART POUNDS-- SOUNDS VANISH-- and then I FREAK OUT! I shriek like a crazy lady. 9-5! Dolly! St. Louis!! OMG!!!!! People, 9-5 is easily one of my favorite movies of all times and St. Louis is only about 3 hours from where I live. THIS HAS GOT TO HAPPEN! Plus, it starts playing the day after my birthday-- if this is not a sign. I don't know what would be one. So, enjoy the clip below!
MOMENT 3/4-I got to skype with my 2 favorite Overseas pals. Meagan and Jade- it was so nice to talk to you! Dear Skype-- thanks for creating a way to talk to ones I love that are very far away from my face, but near my heart! LOVES!
Did you have an OMG moment this week?
MOMENT 1-Sunday night I was flipping through the channels when I stumbled on Cinderella playing on BET. I LOVE this movie. I remember when this movie first came on ABC Sunday movie when I was a kid- Whitney Houston is PERFECTION in this movie. Pre-crack Whitney is the best! I also remember back in the day thinking the Asian prince was a cutie! It made me laugh how as soon as I saw this movie I instantly became 10 years old again. Enjoy this clip of Whitney and Brandi singing Impossible.
MOMENT 2-As I have told you before, I am addicted to twitter. This week I was checking my twitter feed when I saw that Dolly Parton (yes I follow Dolly Parton on twitter, don't act surprised) had a tweet reminding us that the musical 9-5 will be coming to St. Louis in February so don't forget to buy tickets. --HEART POUNDS-- SOUNDS VANISH-- and then I FREAK OUT! I shriek like a crazy lady. 9-5! Dolly! St. Louis!! OMG!!!!! People, 9-5 is easily one of my favorite movies of all times and St. Louis is only about 3 hours from where I live. THIS HAS GOT TO HAPPEN! Plus, it starts playing the day after my birthday-- if this is not a sign. I don't know what would be one. So, enjoy the clip below!
MOMENT 3/4-I got to skype with my 2 favorite Overseas pals. Meagan and Jade- it was so nice to talk to you! Dear Skype-- thanks for creating a way to talk to ones I love that are very far away from my face, but near my heart! LOVES!
Did you have an OMG moment this week?
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