A little bit of this...and that

Happy Saturday readers!  Are you excited for game day?  If you are a UGA fan or a UF fan I know you are.  Hunker down you hairy dawgs and beat those gators (is all I have to say)!! I got up early this morning, went for a run, had a cup of tea and got to thinking about existing vs living.  It's something I think about a lot.  I know there are times when we all just go through the motions and do what has to be done.  I equate it to walking around in a fog.   You are there and things are really happening but you aren't truly present for them.  I think (at least I hope) this happens to all of us from time to time.  We check out because life is too hard, too overwhelming, too raw or too uncomfortable to deal with.  We head into the fog without realizing we are until we've come out the other side.   I have to tell you I resent the fog!  I look back on the times when I've just existed as a loss of precious time/days/memorie...

Happy Day my lovely readers!   How are you?  Sorry I have been a little slack about blogging this week but I've been slammed with work, going out of town, all things cool-cat and enjoying fall.   I hope this edition of what's what makes up for my absence!   xoxo 1.  Real Clear Politics With all things politics riveting the world I thought I would tell you about one of my favorite sites right now.  It is called real clear politics.  It gathers the best bi-partisan articles, polls etc. and puts them in one easy, digestible place.  If you are interested in what's going on with all things politics check out real clear politics! http://www.realclearpolitics.com 2.  Tazo Zen Tea I am currently obsessed with drinking tea (I'm working on my caffeine habit).  My favorite right now is tazo's zen tea!  I drink it all the time at home and love picking it up at Starbucks.  Give it a try and you will be a devotee for sure!...

Happy Saturday this and thatters! What are you doing today?  Are you football watching, cleaning, running around to birthday parties? Today isn't your typical Saturday for me or my family.  Today is the day we are burying my grandfather, Pete.  We had to wait to do his service for a number of reasons (that I won't bore you with) and now it is here.  I keep thinking how much he would have loved that all of us were in Foley and all of us were together.  He would have loved that it is a beautiful, warm day and the sun is shining.  He would love that after the service we are all going to have a meal (and some adult beverages) and tell stories about him.  In planning his service I kept thinking what would make Pete proud?  What would he want done?  I hope we will make him proud today.  I hope he sees all of us gathered in his honor and I hope he is smiling down on us.  Most of all I hope today heals my heart a little bit.  I...

Hello there!  How are you today? I, for one, am all over fall and all things FALL!  Our house is decorated, I'm making soup every chance I get and I changed out my closets this past weekend. But don't think I'm not already thinking about Christmas and how I'm going to decorate my mantle and table.  I'm also calculating in my head how many pieces of Christmas china I need to ask my mom for to complete my set :)  I wanted to share with you my fall decor most of which I picked up at publix, pottery barn and target.  I also snapped up the cutest wreath at Ballard (they are having an amazing sale until Oct 22 on all things Christmas) that I can't wait to use for Christmas.  Enjoy!  xoxo

Happy Day This and Thatters!  How are you? I've been thinking a lot lately about stepping out on faith and seeking a relationship with God.  (if this isn't your thing you might want to stop reading now, just giving you fair warning) On my computer I have two bible verses Jeremiah 29:11-13 and 2 Timothy 3:14-15.  While they are different verses their message is the same, have faith and seek him first.  My favorite line is in the Jeremiah verse "You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart."  I love that line because to me it means seeking him with completeness.  Not saying a prayer on a whim like I do all day every day.  I catch myself saying "please God don't let me hit my husband's truck"  "please God give me the energy to get out of this bed"  "please God let me make it to this meeting on time" I find myself seeking God but normally when it is convenient for me and normally when I need something in a...

Happy Monday!  I can't believe how quickly the weekend flew by, can you?  I'm at my desk answering emails and clearing my desk.  I hope this edition of what's what cheers up your Monday!  xoxo 1.  The Swanky Stitch Is the cutest idea!  Katie Gibbs makes custom skirts from the fabric of your choice and to your exact measurements (how genius is that).  I ordered one with white and grey polka dots and I know I will wear it all winter!  Check her out on FB at The Swanky Stitch to see all her fabrics and place your order.  You won't be sorry :) 2.   Swell Caroline Besides loving their name :)  they have the cutest jewelry!  I love all their monogram pieces and their costume jewelry.  I also love how they are stacking tons of adorable bracelets together right now, some monogram some not.  I also adore their price point!  Check them out. 3.  Tortilla Soup I have been all about ma...

How are the working girls this week?! I have been busy at my normal every day job and also helping out the hubs with his business venture, Cool-Cat (www.coolcatpro.com) In my wildest dreams I never thought I would work with my hubs.  I love the hubs beyond words but us working together wasn't something I envisioned.  We get along so well, probably because we are so much alike, so I worried we would butt heads.   Truth be told...WE HAVE, WE DO and WE  WILL!  Ha!   We disagree because sometimes we look at the same issue and feel differently or we disagree about how to tackle the issue/problem/opportunity altogether.  I will say it again I never thought I would work with my spouse so I haven't been prepared for how it can impact all areas of your relationship. At some point we had to have a big discussion about boundaries!  And at some point we just had to have a discussion.  My dad gives me the best advice in business and relationship...