Smile It's Friday

What a quick week this has been.  I think I speak for everyone when I say that 3 day weekends should definitely be the norm!

Let's get to down to the weekly favorites shall we?!

Favorite Recipe

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I was a little skeptical about this Earth Bowl Salad but these flavors together are awesome!  I accidentally left out the cheese and I used pecans instead of walnuts because that's all I had.  Still delicious.

Favorite Song

I heard this on a preview for the Lifetime movie about Brittany Murphy and immediately went searching for it.  I may have listened to it several times a day this week. Who remembers the original version from the Night at the Roxbury guys?

Favorite New Baby

One of my oldest friends Krista, was blessed with her 2nd beautiful little girl Wednesday afternoon.  I can't wait to be home in a few weeks to grab some Baby Allie snuggles!

Favorite Weekend Plans

I'm going to see Journey in concert for the 3rd time!  This is my absolute favorite band and I always love their concerts.  Michigan bought us tickets a month ago and we both decided that we still want to go.  

I have gotten several questions about how where Michigan (the person) and I stand. While things have been a little awkward around our house we are both doing the best we can to spend time together before I leave.  Our situation is unique in that we didn't have a huge fight and chose to throw in the towel and there wasn't some big earth shattering thing that happened to cause a breakup.  We simply realize that it's not working and we respect each other too much to let it get to a negative place. 

This week has been an absolute emotional rollercoaster between telling my boss and you guys about my decision. I do feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders so thank you for giving me such a positive place to let it all out.  A big thank you all for your sweet emails and texts this week.  I am truly blessed with some great people in my life.

Happy Weekend yall!

Linking up with the lovely Amanda.

September Goals

So obviously I've had other things on my than trying to complete my August Goals.  We are going to just go ahead and assume that none of them got completed and skip ahead to September Goals.

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September Goals
1. Be an organized packer.  
No throwing things into boxes because I'm too lazy to pack the right way.

2. Continue to work out even though my gym is closing. 
There is no sense in getting another membership when my gym closes next week so I have to make sure I'm getting it done at home.

3. Send all birthday cards on time.
I'm always behind on this.  I'm the queen of sending you a card on your actual birthday instead of before so that it actually gets there on the right day.

Do yall set goals each month?

Texas Forever

I promise I will do more of an update on this whole thing when I can but I wanted to let my amazing readers in on something I've been keeping a secret for awhile.  I have decided to move back to Texas at the end of this month.  I miss my friends and family every single day and unfortunately, Michigan is just not where I'm supposed to be.  This decision took a lot of praying and a whole lot more tears but I have to do what is right for me and my life.  Thank you so much to those of you who have been aware of this situation and have been praying for and encouraging me along the way.

GPhi Lake Trip 2014

Well Happy Tuesday yall! Doesn't it feel good to say that instead of Happy Monday?  Here's to a short week.  I hope everyone had a fabulous Labor Day.  I'm going to link up with Miss Biana and tell yall about my weekend.

I flew out Friday to Oklahoma to see some of my fabulous GPhi sisters.  There is a group of us that take an annual lake trip to Grand Lake each summer and it is always so much fun.  Our group doesn't get to see each other very often so it's a lot of catching up on each other's lives, jobs, significant others, etc.

I got to OKC a little early and go to walk around my old Alma Mater, Oklahoma City University.  I got to see the new dance and arts management building, and yes for those who went to OCU, Jo Rowan is still alive and kicking. I saw her teaching a ballet class and yes, she still makes me nervous.

After a stroll around campus and a quick lunch, we headed out for the lake house.  We were greeted by this view

Breathtaking right? Sounds a little cheesy but it kinda restored a new sense of faith in me.

We spent Saturday floating, laying out and catching up with each other.  We also spent a big chunk of the day eating Corn Crack Dip which I will post the recipe for soon.

A week before the trip I decided to get the ladies a little gift to remember the trip.  I hopped on Etsy and found exactly what I wanted on SugarLandInk.  These ladies make the cutest gifts for weddings, showers, parties and more!  What goes with a lake trip and a bunch of girls?  Koozies!

Aren't these so cute?!

Sunday we packed up and headed back home and I caught a flight up to Michigan.  I spent Monday running errands and relaxing.

I am so thankful for this group of ladies and I feel so blessed to have such strong friendships with my GPhi sisters after all these years!