Catch My Breath

This song describes my life, seriously. Love her!

Tis' the Season for Final Exams

Current Addictions:
-Decorating for Christmas
-Cassadee Pope from The Voice
-The Walking Dead, Season 3
-Vanelleope from Wreck it Ralph
-Voice Lessons with Rhea
-Florida Georgia Line

Thankfully, next week is the end of the semester. I'm just praying I did good enough. I started to slack in the middle of the semester. I can't give a reason why. I think I just got bored really quickly.

I officially have a second job! I'm excited to start training. I'll be a hostess/server, which should be fun. I enjoyed being a server at one of my previous jobs.

The boy passed his basic skill teaching test which is extremely exciting. It's another step in his journey which makes me extremely happy and proud. :) He's been doing a lot for a twenty-one year old.. He's taking five classes, working every day from 3-10pm, a second job every once & awhile on the weekends strictly and he's on an ice hockey team- which plays every Sunday. I'm incredibly thankful that he makes time for me and I have the opportunity to see him every day. Even if it's just a homework date, it still means the world. He's my world now and I couldn't be happier about it.

Papa Bear and I made a deal that if he sells the F150 (my dream truck), he has to buy me a kitten. A man is coming to look at the truck at 3:30pm today.. it's a good thing I filled out an adoption application at Petco yesterday! Just waiting to get approved and to see if the man likes the truck, but who wouldn't?!

I've also found that not everyone in life is going to be your fan. It's impossible to please everyone and I've been working on my life & getting it where I want it, regardless of who gets in my way. Plus- those who talk behind my back, obviously have nothing better to do. Why worry? I'm too busy smiling. :)

I have a lot of concerts to attend within the next few months: Zac Brown Band, Maroon 5, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney. Clearly, I've been digging country more and more lately.

I should probably do my online exam & start wrapping presents!

xoxo

All those fairy-tales are full of it

 Team Cassadee Pope

Team Blake Shelton

Happiness

I got to meet Marie from the Aristocats on my 20th birthday.

Happiest girl evvvvver :)

Begin Again

I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end, but on a Sunday in your backyard, 
I watched it begin again.

Don't you worry about me

I think I found the answer to your prayer & he's good, so good.
He treats your little girl like a real man should.
He is good, so good. He makes promises he keeps.
No, he's never going to leave so don't you worry about me.

Marriage Age: 23

[X] You know how to make a pot of coffee
[X] You keep track of dates using a calendar
[X] You own more than one credit card
[] You know how to change the oil in a car
[] You’ve done your own laundry
[] You vote in every election
[] You can cook for yourself
[] You think politics are exciting
Total So Far: 3

[] You show up for school/college/work early every day
[X] You always carry a pen in your bag/purse/pocket
[] You’ve never gotten a detention
[] You have forgotten your own birthday at least once
[X] You like to take walks by yourself/or with one other person
[X] You’ve watched talk shows
[X] You know what ‘credibility’ means without looking it up
[] You drink coffee at least once a week
Total So Far: 7

[X] You know how to do the dishes
[X] You can count to ten in another language
[X] When you say you’re going to do something you do it
[X] Your parent(s) trust(s) you
[] You can mow the lawn
[X] You can make adults laugh without being stupid
[] You remember to water the plants
[X] You study when you have to
[X] You pay attention at school/college/work.
[X] You remember to feed your pets
Total So Far: 15

[X] You can spell ‘experience’ without looking it up
[] You work out on a regular basis
[] The people at Starbucks know you by name
[X] Your favorite kind of food is take-out
[] The first thing you do when you wake up is get caffeine
[] You can go to the store without getting something you don’t need
[] You understand political jokes the first time they are said
[X] You can type quickly
Total So Far: 18

[X] You have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour
[] Your only friends are from your place of employment
[] You have been to a Tupperware party
[X] You have realized that no adult will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job
[] You have more bills than you can pay
[] Most of your friends are older than you and are married.
[X] You can say no to staying out all night
[X] You use the internet every day
[] Your wardrobe hasn’t changed in a while
[X] You can read a book and actually finish it
Total : 23

Look what you do

They say everybody plays the fool sometimes
And if I got to, I don't mind.
I'll be the best damn fool for you.
No lie & baby, I lose it every time.

There's something about you, baby
And I swear that it drives me crazy
I'm stuck on you.

I'm giving you all my love

'Cause even the stars they burn.
Some even fall to the earth.
We've got a lot to learn.
God knows we're worth it.
No, I won't give up.

Fix a Heart

So, I decided to start over with a new blog. A lot has changed over the past few months and I've finally got a grasp on true, 120% happiness. What I needed to accept was plain and simple: I can't please everyone. Truth is, I'm done trying to make everyone happy. For once in my life, I'm "doing" me. I'm going to college- getting the grades that I deserve, I'm working- attempting to handle two jobs, I've been getting healthier and finding my place in this world. I have stopped caring about those who bring me down because honestly, if you focus on everyone around you- they're going to change you, make your opinions for you and ruin your life. It's completely overrated..

I've been listening to my heart more. I've hurt some people along the way, unintentionally, but that's life. I used to go out of my way for other people and make them happy rather than myself first & I just can't do it anymore. I've got to focus on what's best for me.

"I'm just trying to figure out what I'm all about and if it's with or without you, I don't need you doubting me." -Avril Lavigne

One of my best friends has taught me that you can't control your heart, it controls you. I couldn't agree more with that statement. I'm thankful for encouragement- even if he was mad at me at the time. I think that takes a true friend to support you even when they're upset.

Everything that has happened within the past few months- break up, best friend getting married, my mother's surgery, concerts, glee marathons, college starting, prince charming, etc. has made me stronger.

I wouldn't be this strong without Jesus Christ, family & my best friends.

The focus of this "new" blog is to remind myself to be strong in this crazy, beautiful life of mine.

(The url/username) Per Sempre Forte means forever strong- in Italian.

This entry is dedicated to the following, who have made me stronger- a lover & a fighter:

Momma Bear
Papa Bear
Ryan
Ashley
Brianna
Samantha
Kara
Brittany
Andy
Josh
Jeff
& my love, Alex.