spontaneity keeps you young ♥

One: 10 things you want to say to the nameless. 

1.) Although you piss me off at least once EVERY single day, I'm beginning to see that I have to be the bigger person and hold my tongue for the sake of stability in the house.

2.) You have been one of my closest friends for so long that I often take for granted how great of a person you really are.

3.) Our relationship taught me so much, but the most important thing it taught me was that you were exactly everything I didn't want/ need in my life. I treasure the good times we had, but am so thankful we came to the point we are.

4.) I often wonder how many things you have betrayed me with...

5.) Fishing beside the water brings back endless amounts of memories, and I never told you how thankful I am for you. Now that I'm grown, I wish I was little again to crawl in your lap and argue how much "more" I love you.

6.) I hope you fly away and never come back.

7.) I catch myself just staring at you in amazement. I'm one lucky girl <3

8.) You better hope I never get the chance or the temptation to lay my hands on you. I'd love to rearrange that face he so thought he fell in love with for you.

9.) I am so thankful you are in my life, also, I am so thankful you are 500 miles away.

10.) I pray for you, like the song, not the literal.

Two. 9 things about yourself.

1.) I wish I was five foot seven and 130 pounds, but I do like my curves, and whats one inch? ;)

2.) I wish I had enough confidence to do something drastic to my hair, but I always "play it safe."

3.) I still haven't decided what I want to be when I grow up.

4.) I want my own wedding planning business later in life.

5.) I used to think I didnt want kids, but I'm leaning more towards 2 or 3.

6.) I wish I was super motivated to blog still...

7.) I will own my own house one day.

8.) I feel like I am pretty simple to please... I wonder if everyone else feels the same.

9.) I'd love to travel to all 7 continents.

 Three. 8 ways to win my heart. 

[My heart has already been won, but I'll tell you 8 ways he steals my heart everyday...]

1.) When he is barely awake, but turns over and snuggles up to me with his hands buried in my hair holding me as close as we possibly could be. 

2.) When I finally open my eyes and see him whispering, "good morning, Beautiful."

3.) Those sweet little moments he wraps both his hands around my face and looks at me. We can say so much just with that look.

4.) Kinda personal, but I absolutely love how we hardly ever shower by ourselves. I treasure that because at one point in our life, we will be just the opposite. 

5.) When we have little dates just to ourselves. (: 

6.) When he opens the door for me anytime I'm getting in the truck.

7.) When he caters to my every need. I'm so thankful he treats me better than a Queen. 

8.) How he is so devoted to our relationship :)

Four: 7 things that cross my mind.

1.) Joey. He crosses my mind so much.

2.) My family back in Tennessee.

3.) School. I miss it soo much.

4.) Allie Belle. She is amazing.

5.) Far fetched and far away, but my kids... I wonder if they will be like me or Joey.

6.) Photography. I'd love to learn.

7.) Purses. I want a closet full.

Five. 6 things you couldn't live without. 

1.) I couldn't live without my rings. I always feel naked without them.

2.) My family... I dont think I need to explain this one. 

3.) My shampoo & conditioner. & They have to match. I can't stand oily hair. 

4.) My boyfriend <3... I could live without him, but I sure as heck don't want to. 

5.) My memories. I wouldn't be who I am today without them. 

6.) My goals, aspirations, & ambitions. Why would I want to live if I didn't have them?

Six. 5 people who mean a lot.

Yes, these are grouped, but I have way more than 5 people who mean a lot to me.

 

1.) RONALD JOSEPH VOISEL

2.) My Parents. 

3.) The rest of my family. 

4.) Stacye & Aaron. 

5.) Joey's family.

Seven: 4 turnoffs. 

1.) Excuse the language, but I literally have heard this more than once.. That "get money, fuck bitches" attitude a lot of guys have. 

2.) Guys who are so arrogant, you cant get a word in otherwise. 

3.) When a guy tries to get with you right after a break up. 

4.) When a guy calls his girl his "main squeeze".

Three. Three turn ons. 

1.) Ears. Neck. Hair. He knows. ;)

2.) Polo: Double Black. 

3.) His kisses. ;) 

Nine: 2 smileys that describe your life right now. 

1.) :D

2.) :D

Yes, bigggg smiles. 

 

Ten: 1 confession. 

 1.) I still have accidents when you scare me bad enough.  

ALL DONE! :)

Today, I Am a Rant Ant.

“Growing up is never straight forward. There are moments when everything is fine, and other moments everything is out of control. You will realize that there are certain memories that you'll never get back, and certain people that are going to change, and the hardest part is knowing that there's nothing you can do except sit back and watch them..."

                         -Aleden Nowlan

I can't remember a time when I didn't want to grow up. It could never come soon enough. The adult world seemed ideal during that time. A "do as you please" lifestyle is everything I wanted. In my mind at that time, the only concept of being an adult was: No one to tell me to do the dishes, no one to make me go to bed, and no one to tell me I could not do something. I wanted to make my own choices, do my own thing, only have to care about myself, and most of all, I wanted to not have to listen to anyone. Bills didn't exist, and money was limitless...If only that preset conception of an adult was the actual reality of being an adult.

In reality... Bills do exist, and there are A LOT of them. Money is not limitless, and there is NOT a lot of it. You still have to listen to people... Just now, punishment for not listening includes jail, more bills, and even more consequences than to be just grounded for a month. No one tells me to do the dishes, but no one will do them for me if I don't. No one makes me go to bed, but now I have so much to do, I always want to go to bed. No one tells me what I can't do, just what I have to do. No one ever mentioned the many things that become your responsibility once you leave the comfort of your mothers wing. Just in this week I have filed my taxes for the first time ever, applied for my birth certificate, changed my driver's license, and applied for insurance.

Officially a Louisianian.

Another part of growing up that's so unfortunate is you lose some of the people closest to you.. I guess part of growing up is deciding which of those "friends" are actually your FRIENDS. So many people have walked in and out of my life that I really do have less than a handful of people I would consider my friends. Of course, all friendships have their ups and downs, but at times, you have to realize not everyone will always be your BFF.

Now, that I'm done with my rant, on the brighter side of life...

New Orleans is becoming more and more permanent. I'll get to experience Mardi Gra first hand, and I can't wait to see my first parade! Joey and I are doing great, and I'm still falling in love with him over and over again. I'm excited to start working and saving money so that one day, Joey and I will be all out on our own.  Life is coming together, slowly, but surely. :)

Birthday! Scratch that, Birthweekend!

My weekend was quite adventurous, at least a little more adventure filled than a few other birthdays. I was lucky enough to have a birthday weekend, not just a day. Given that I am 500 miles away from my family, I didn't know what I would feel or if it would even feel like my birthday with them so far away. Ironically, I felt closer to them this year than I have in a long time.

Let's start with Friday! A few weeks back, I asked Joey to be my Valentine. And to be honest, I didn't know if he was even going to acknowledge asking me... I kept dropping hints thinking maybe he'd get the hint. Well obviously he did, and he pays attention more than I know. I love pink roses, not that I don't like red, they are just cliche. I'd rather have pink, or a bouquet of assorted flowers. He was acting very secretive earlier and I figured it was something to do with my birthday, so it didn't cross my mind it was about my flowers. We went out, and went to Winn Dixie where Joey wouldn't let me go in with him... It kinda hurt my feelings, but was like "okay, whatever". I'll wait in the truck. I played on his phone and didn't notice him coming out. He knocks on my window with the biggest grin on his face. I opened the door and he made me turn my head. At this point, I get a little scared cause I figure he is going to throw something at me and its gonna scare me half to death. I'm told to turn around and I have the prettiest bouquet of pink roses in my face. I looked at Joey and with the sweetest smile he quietly asks, "Babe, will you be my Valentine?"

<3

I asked him if he was sure he wanted me to be his Valentine, and then I said yes, after a reassuring kiss. I felt so loved. I later found out that he had searched all day and called many florists just trying to find my PINK roses. That to me meant more than anything. I absolutely love my flowers.

Later that night, we went to see The Vow, which wasn't as good as planned, but made me realize how much I love my boyfriend. I have a love that's as amazing as the ones shown in movies, if not better. Joey makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. He was the first one to tell me Happy Birthday this year and I hope I have him to spend it with every year!

Saturday morning began early for Joey! I woke up around 9, and was bound and determined to wake Joey up too! I started tickling him and jumping up and down on the bed. I was so excited and happy that he couldn't get up fast enough. After breakfast, we decided to go the aquarium. I love animals and had been wanting to go for a while now. Today day seemed like the perfect day!!

We braved the winds to get tickets. While standing there, Joey brings up Grand Isle and asks if I want to go camp there that night. I'm always up for camping, so of course I jumped on it and got my hopes up. I let it go for the time being because I was focused on seeing the animals. We moved up the line, got our tickets,  and then we were in! I loved looking at all the animals, but I think the best part was strolling around with not a care in the world holding my Love's hand.  At the end of the experience, I think I learned one thing. I don't need diamonds or new purses, elaborate parties, or expensive gifts of any kind. Time spent with people I love means more to me than any present could ever could.

These are just a few of the pics we took at the aquarium.

After we made it to the end of the tour, the Grand Isle idea came back up. This time I was for sure I wanted to go camping. Joey looked at the weather and told me it was going to be cold, but I was heart set on camping on the beach for my birthday. We went to eat lunch and over lunch, we came up with a list of things we would need. The plan was in motion. We came home, began to pack, and bought the stuff we would need. I gave the puppies a bath because they were going to go with us! We loaded the truck and hit the road. The dogs did great, such a blessing. They were quite cute in the back seat all snuggled up in the blankets with their hopes all high that they were getting to go on a trip!

Kinda hard to see, but this is Tucker and Allie on the way to Grand Isle.

We drove down there, hand in hand, just talking away. We pull up and get out, and I knew it was going to be one long night. It was sooo cold. Joey and I get out the tent with all the stuff or so we thought... Some genius forgot the stakes to hold the tent down, so we fought with the wind and tent for about 15 minutes before we gave up and decided the truck would prolly be warmer. Here is where it gets funny... We move the dogs to the front seat and begin to make a bed in the back seat. Keep in mind, we have the seats laid down and are two not so small people, both trying to fit in this little space. We get laid down, and then decide we are hungry... So we get back up, brave the cold again, and get the bread and meat. I thought ahead and packed mayo and and knife. :) We had our first flashlight dinner in the backseat all snuggled up in blankets under the moonlight and stars. I loved it, even though I was beyond cold.

We finally got bundled down for the night and I fell asleep fine. I barely remember Joey swapping sides with me, and I think we moved twice. I always sleep good when I'm completely snuggled up with his arms around me, so I knocked out fast. But Joey on the other hand, slept just a few hours the whole night. He woke me up around 3 and said, "Baby, do you think we could please go home?" It was so cute, yet pitiful all at the same time. We got up and got moving around.. I then was hit with the urge to pee. Gosh, Ive never had to pee soo bad. I got out, and peed outside in 30* weather, with the wind blowing like crazy. I didn't know it was possible for a girl to pee forward, but that night. I couldn't stop laughing at the cold, wind blown experience of peeing on the beach. Then, it hit Joey. He was even funnier. He was peeing and jumping up and down screaming! I couldnt stop laughing at his crazy self. Once we got back in we were like screaming and shivering and yelling and laughing, and just having a blast at 3 in the morning.

We finally got back on the road, paid the toll, and ate McDonalds all before 6 in the morning. I got the see the sunrise, and proudly claimed that I got to spend the night on the beach for my birthday...Even if it was in the truck.

Sunrise :)

Sunday! We napped from 8-12 to make up for our sleepless night. We decided that we should go fishing since we brought fishing license the day before to fish on the beach and didnt get to use them... We didnt really have to get much together because it was all in the truck from the night before. We didnt catch anything that day, except Pneumonia... Least it felt like we would since it was soo cold.

I got to spend so much quality time with the love of my life. We laughed and cut up the entire weekend, and once again. He made me fall in love with him all over again. I'm one lucky girl.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Big Girl Panties

This is going to be a short (well, shorter than usual) blog, just because I actually have to get up early tomorrow. I do have to say that overall today was a very successful day.

The Lovey Curb Jumper

 
I drove...finally. Seems simple, but not for me. I was not ready for the big scary crowded confusing u-turning roads of New Orleans. But, I conquered my fear and am ready to adventure out again tomorrow. I'm not ready to go on my own yet, but I do feel I am making progress. Tomorrow consists of getting my Drivers License! I've been here long enough, and I feel more and more everyday, like this is where I belong. I finally feel like I am finding myself day by day, and I have reached the happiest point in my life. I'm so excited and I know the best is yet to come. I'm planning out my future and making even more dreams & ambitions. My parents always wished big things for me... But, I bet they didn't wish a population of 343,829 big. I'm gonna make their dreams come true as I live out mine.

It is going to be so exciting getting a LA drivers license. Kind of a sense of permanence.

Also, I am getting ready to file taxes for the first time! Although I feel like I'm stressed to the max worried that one night the FBI are gonna show up at my door if I don't do them correct, I am excited to get it over with just to be able to say I did it!

Honestly, I think I'm transitioning from a bratty little girl into a fine young woman. If I don't learn anything else about life ever, I am learning that sometimes you just have to take leaps and trust that things will find their way. Coming down here was my first leap, and I wouldn't take it back if you paid me all the money in the world. I think the best part of being down here finding myself is knowing that I have such a supportive family back home that are my biggest fans. I can not convey how much they ALL mean to me. I'm a very blessed young lady.