"I’ve seen dreams that

move the mountains.

Hope that doesn’t ever end.

(Even when the sky is falling),

I’ve seen miracles just happen.

Silent prayers get answered. Broken hearts become brand new.

Ya, that’s what faith can do"

I want to call Chicago HOME.

After a day in Chicago last week, I came to the conclusion: I HAVE to be there. I have to  be engulfed in the energy, the culture and the daily buzz. I want to walk out my door and into a world of possibility. I want the town home, the walk to the cute pub on the corner, the deep dish pizza and I especially want the "L" trip away from some of the best shopping in America. I want a life in Chicago... and I won't settle until I get there.

and you best believe I'm a CUBBIES fan!

GaGa is a genius

“Some women choose to follow men and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore”--Lady GaGa

I remind myself of this statement everyday. 

Thanks Kristin for the quote (-:

A little advice from Lady GaGa...

"Peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no trouble, noise, or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."
— Lady Gaga

I find this outlook to be perfect.

I'm at a Crossroads.

Dear LIFE,

I quit-- the board game that is. 

I'm over traveling on your windy yellow brick road with my pink car.

I'm over drawing the "Police Woman" card, lets get real. 

I don't need/want kids yet, just save that card for someday down the road (7+ years).

I don't need a lavish six figure salary and stocks in my back pocket.

I just need a career; one that pays the bills, lets me have my occasional monthly mani/pedi and a trip or two to the fashion mall. 

I want to draw the "pick the job you love" card.

One that I jump out of bed to go to--cause I know the day has so much in store for me.

It's all rather simple-- I just want to KNOW where I'm going. This whole crossroad b.s. is beginning to wear on me, but I'll stick to my plan, "Letting go and letting God." But listen here Big Man, can you hurry up already? I can't wait to start apartment shopping. Planning trips with my mom to Anthropologie and Target, finding a new daily route--whether it be catching the "L" in Chicago, jumping on Broadway St. in Nashville or taking I-65 around downtown Indy-- I just want to know where. 

So go on God-- get busy, but in the meantime, I'll do the following:

"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference. 

 

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next."

My shoes got SOUL.

For the past three years I've been wearing, supporting and spreading the word about TOMS. Shoot, I wore them before they were cool, before you could pick up a pair at Nordstrom-- but now, they are the latest closet necessity, and I love it! My TOMS have been all over the world. From INDY to ROME,

from Boston to Amsterdam-- and they left me with zero blisters! Moral to the story-- try them out; because for every pair you buy, a pair is donated to a person in need. Also, join me on April 8th as I venture into the city of Indianapolis, barefoot. DO IT, and share your story with me afterwards!

I don't claim to know all the answers, but I do know this...

really, really soon.