Stolen from my sister's facebook:

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't,
and believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance, take it.
If it changes your life, let it.
Nobody said that it'd be easy; they just promised it'd be worth it.

Growing up is hard

On a last-minute, random, girls' trip, I left town for a weekend. Took off to Sedona to find some center, think, enjoy the outdoors, and get a massage.

It was a great weekend, despite the forever adventure to get there. We didn't quite expect to drive through a blizzard to get there. But, if you've never been to Red Rock Country, you should definitely go.

I spent every morning in a coffee shop full of locals, hippies, and snowbirds, drinking the best Chai ever, listening to music, and reflecting. Being a newlywed, moving away from my community, in a job that isn't quite in line with my career goals, not sure what my career goals are, friendships changing as we all enter different stages of life. In the words of L, "high school sux."

It's hard feeling like childish hopes and dreams have to be put away for practicality and stability. I'm not ready yet!

But, alas, you did not come here to listen to my ramblings but to see pictures!

It's like you get homesick for a place that doesn't exist. I mean it's like this rite of passage, you know. You won't have this feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself, you know, for your kids, for the family you start, it's like a cycle or something. I miss the idea of it. Maybe that's all family really is. A group of people who miss the same imaginary place.

- Garden State

I miss my family. I miss home. I miss my friends who used to be like family. It’s strange to feel homeless in the midst of your own life. What’s home? Who’s family? Too much reflecting for this holiday season.

Hug your families this weekend. Tell your friends you love them. Don’t take either for granted because everything can change in an instant.

An open note to our wedding party

Dear wedding party,

Thank you for your love and support on our wedding day! You guys were the best. Well, 2nd best. These people may be the best wedding party EVER. There were no Nsync, madonna, or thriller dances at our wedding (Although George did do the running man for us!)

Love always,
ev

Secret

Ok, I'll share a secret with everyone...

I secretly (or maybe not so secretly) hope that Jason will bring home a puppy for my birthday.

There. It's out there. For those of you who agree...help me out! :D