O' Love...

The old saying is that when you are a romantic you are normally coined as a "hopeless romantic" and for years I identified myself as this. I'd watch all the sappy chick flicks, read every Nicholas Sparks' book and watched Pretty Woman on repeat. But I've dropped the label I've carried with me for so long. Think about it--how pathetic does "hopeless romantic" sound? I mean who out there is really hopeless? So I'm switching it up and in turn simply holding out HOPE for endLESS romance. Julia Roberts said it best in Pretty Woman, " I want the FAIRY TALE." While many would argue that fairy tales simply don't exist in 2010 due to the divorce rate at an all-time high, people might imagine that my likelihood in capturing the Cinderella story isn't quite in the cards. But I flat out disagree. I've known what love is my whole life. How you ask? Because of my parents. After 26 years of marriage I've never seen a couple more in love. Sure they've had ups and downs, but their subtle gestures, their unselfish acts of kindness and their devotion to our family are unmarked. I once asked my mom the key to their success and she answered, "Abby, never go to bed angry." While every couple's story is different, I'm anxiously anticipating the unraveling of my own and if it involves a pumpkin shape carriage, BRING IT ON.

Groupon Picnic

I love Groupon for many reasons, but I'll just name a few:

1. I'm pretty sure my co-workers are all the coolest kids in town
2. I never think of my job as "work"
3. We have super rad company outings where we travel in double decker buses
5. I've made the best of friends
4. My CEO was on the cover of Forbes Magazine
5. O' and we are the fastest growing internet company, EVER.

Welcome to the good life.

Last but not least: the open bar (-:

Daddy, please.

If only I had $625 

     Loeffler Randall Georgia Mesh Booties, $625, available on August 9th at Loeffler Randall.

What on Earth am I Here For?

I'll tell you in 40 days.

I'm on Day 2 on my new book, The Purpose Driven Life and I am already hooked. My attitude, outlook on life and my overall happiness level is at an all time high. It's pretty cool how great life can be when you make God #1 and put Him first. For 22 years I put God on the back burner and yes, as a Christian I attended church, prayed everyday and always tried to do the right thing, but this new track I'm on is really going to move mountains in my life and I can't wait!

I'll post some of my reflections from day to day. Check back soon!

xo,
Abby

Dear family, lover face and Hoosier souls

I miss you...

Who are you?

In my attempt to get to know my followers, could you please answer this quick little question for me?

                                                                              Grazie.

A few lovely pics of my new (yet, old) apt. (-:

My room (-:

Dining room

Living room -- 75% of the stuff in this room are antiques

My daily inspiration: Independent Woman

My bestie's room

Aren't we precious?