An apology... [ to my beloved Chicago(ians) ]

to Chicago...

I am sorry.

I am sorry for running off every weekend. 

I am sorry that as of late, I only see your beautiful skyline from the corner of my rearview mirror, or from the 8x10 window I peer out of from my aisle seat. 

I am sorry.

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I am sorry for not showing face at Castaways,

 for only catching three Cubs games,

and for only shutting down Beaumont's twice.

I am sorry. 

... and to my Chicago(ians)

I miss you.

I miss our family dinners.

I miss our bottomless bloody mary/mimosa brunches on Sunday's.

I miss our Saturday morning texts which always included three choices, "North Ave.? Fullerton beach?or maybe a rooftop?" 

I miss you.

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I miss too many people to name.

 I miss your smiles, 

your sweet, sweet souls,

and your name popping up on my phone Friday-Sunday cause you know I'm out runnin' again.

I miss you.

So this is just a little note of reassurance. 

Come October, our little long distance love fest will subside. It's been a wild ride and one of the best Summer's to date, but you Chicago make it easy to come HOME.

So here's to Fall... 

to year 24.

to Bears' games (or at least the tailgating part),

to a new apartment,

to extra large hoodies,

and to shutting down Beaumont's more than necessary.

I can't wait to rekindle our little love affair.

until then....

peace. love. and chicago

(o:

Etsy lovin'

As I begin my apartment search, I instantly scour blogs and etsy for fun decorating ideas. Here is one item I'm wanting/dreaming about:

Dragon Slayer Sofa

What I'm always wearing...

My Greek prayer bracelet.

Am I Greek you ask? No, but I am a big believer in prayer and I know the power behind it. Nearly six years ago when I started wearing these bracelets, my life changed. While I won't go into details, I will leave you with a short and simple reason as to why you'll never see my arm without one--it's a reminder. A reminder for all that I'm blessed with, for all the blessings God is still working in my life and every time I look at it I'm reminded to breathe, and just let and let God. Not to mention these bracelets are really cute and come in lots of fun colors! In my six years of wearing them I've sported every color from pink and silver to my current rockin' red. I order them here and they arrive in about a week. I definitely recommend buying a few for yourself AND friends-- they make the best gifts (-:

pic of the red one I'm currently rocking. 

1 + 1

My #1 on Beyonce's No. 4

someday.

Note to self:

Stop ignoring His will.

Recently, I learned this lesson the hard way. I've been one, in my 23 years of life to often go against the status quo. I ignore the signs, I push away the intuitions and I get hurt OR I hurt somebody else in the process. So today, I'm moving forward. I'm going to stop ignoring God's will for my life and follow His plan; whatever that may be. I know God's plans for my life are limitless and he sees the big, while I often see the little-- so I'm trusting in Him. 


Here's getting back on track to a life of unwavering faith. 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11

God > Everything 

Boots, boots, boots!

Better shine up my  boots! I'm heading to Nashville this weekend for the CMT Music Festival! I can't wait! 

Nashville, you still have part of my heart.