Loving Sunshine

The warm and sunny weather we've enjoyed the past few days is starting to spoil me. I love breathing in the fresh air and feeling the sunlight on my face. It's perfect weather to own a convertible, that's for sure! We have family visiting from Nebraska right now. We see them every few years so it's a special treat, even if we are different in many ways. We all enjoyed a huge breakfast at the Metfield Clubhouse and then tonight we're grilling out. Unfortunately, I've come down with a cold so I'm a little out of it. I hate feeling like I can't breathe with watery eyes and an itchy throat. I suppose I'm thankful it's nothing more, but it's still a pain nonetheless. You can tell Spring is near because the flu and sickness is picking back up.

The semester is going to be over before we know it and I'll finally have a college degree... I cannot fathom how that will feel after going for 5 years at a very very slow pace. I've always wanted a degree for personal gratification more than for career development so this is a big accomplishment for me. I'll be getting a diploma around the same time as my 24th birthday. I think a major celebration is in order. We'll have to see what happens.

I've become obsessed with Gap denim lately. I used to wear their clothes when I was younger then it went downhill. I went to the mall last night and bought another new pair of Gap jeans. They have a sale where you can bring in an old pair of jeans from anywhere and get 30% of a new pair. I was super excited so I took advantage of the sale and saved $18! Smiles all the way. If you haven't tried Gap jeans, I highly recommend you check it out. It'll be worth your while.

I've been thinking a lot lately about self image. It's quite sad how we judge ourselves, possibly more than others judge us. I've been fighting with growing my hair out for nearly 3 months, and I'm just now getting to the awkward stages. It's so frustrating at times that I just want to stay home or give up growing it out. Not sure how I'm going to get through this... I keep looking at my picture of inspiration. It's Reese Witherspoon with long straight hair and bangs... When I tell people that I'm growing it out, the response is mixed which makes my focus even more challenging. A few people have flat out said to me "Don't grow it out. You look so unique and pretty with short hair." While others are like, "This might be your last chance to grow it out." If I can just start putting my bangs to the side, it will help... They are still annoyingly hanging in my eyes. Ugh...hair is such a pain sometimes!

Well, that's enough random thoughts for now. I woke up at 8am this morning so I'm starting to get tired... Almost ready for a nap. I think I'll watch my hubby play Call of Duty on PS3 and relax on the couch. I wish tomorrow wasn't Monday... I officially hate Mondays right now. I have work and school, which makes for a very long day. I hope my Cost Accounting class gets better...

Live, Laugh, Love <3

Alicia