Don't count your chickens...

before they hatch. Isn't that the saying?

Well, anyway...I am never posting about a weekend until after the fact ever again. Instead of celebrating with friends, I was there for a friend in need. Life always throws curve balls, and we have to be prepared to catch them at all times. (Go Giants!)

I am thankful to have wonderful people in my life, and know that any of them would do the same for me. Love and cherish your loved ones every day. Hug tightly. Love deeply. Give fully.

Fun Fridays!

To join in Jen's Fun Friday's, I will share what I'm doing this weekend too!

Tonight we are celebrating my BFF Kaila's birthday with dinner and dancing. It's a new restaurant that opened up downtown, and a super fun dance club!

Tomorrow we are headed to my other BFF Malia's for a Jimmy Buffett concert! Serious parrot heads in tow. I might need to go shopping for the event to match the mood!

Sunday we're headed to a Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze with our good friends, Jen and Jeff. I seriously hope I don't get lost.

Pretty exciting and fun-filled weekend! So thankful to have wonderful friends in my life. :)

Happy Birthday, Kaila!!!!

This is a post dedicated to my BFF, or BFE! Kaila and I have been through thick and thin, and was honored to have her stand by my side as my Maid of Honor.

Here's to the late night talks, mending broken hearts, causing trouble around town (Sacramento, Vegas, Mexico, Hawaii) wine....lots of wine, knowing what the other is thinking without saying a word, inside jokes, jokes we think are inside jokes, and knowing someone will be by your side NO MATTER WHAT. 

I love you Monkey! :)

I had to do one Old School picture....how cute is this?!

Marine World in 8th Grade!

Kaila's College Graduation!

New Years 2006?

Dolla Bills ya'll!

Out in Sac!

St. Patty's Pub Crawl...2007?

My Birthday in Tahoe

St. Patty's Pub Crawl 2009

 

Happy Halloween!

Happy Birthday!

VEGAS!

Clubbing in LA

 

Malia's Bachelorette Party!

I love you Monkey and can't wait to spend many more birthdays with you! :)

xo,

k

Birthday Girl

So, today is my birthday, and I am so lucky to have such amazing family and friends in my life. We celebrated on Saturday night at Dave & Busters, which was a total disaster. Luckily I had some drinks in me, but was pretty Hangry (combination of Hungry and Angry=Hangry) so needless to say I wasn't a happy camper.

However, just being with my friends made me happy. We didn't get any group shots since we were spread in the bar area and then seperated into 5 tables. Not kidding. To say I'm disapointed in D&B is an understatement. They tried to make it up with Donut Holes, but that just added more cellulite to my booty. Sooooo, fail.

...But my awesome friends make up for all things that could go wrong. xo

6 Signs You're in a Healthy Relationship

I found this article on Yahoo! today and thought it was so true. I'm so fortunate to have such wonderful friends and family. Well, some you choose, some you don't. But overall, we form the relationships we want to have. Make sure yours are worth having...

Loyalty: Whether it's in friendships or in family, loyalty is truly important to maintain a healthy relationship. All of us are guilty, at one time or another, of making mistakes, having ups and downs, and even displaying some behavior that we may not always be proud of. When we find friends or loved ones who can forgive us and stand by us…even during our worst moments…we should be especially grateful. That said, loyalty should never be taken for granted and we should always be deeply appreciative when it comes our way.

Respect: I once knew an individual who was very opinionated about political topics. She would talk down to people who disagreed with her and would be very disrespectful. Not only did she make people feel stomped on, but she left many disinterested in friendship. Treating others with kindness and the respect they deserve is important in gaining the respect that WE desire. It never feels good to be taken for granted, judged or used and it doesn’t feel good to be talked down to or treated rudely or inappropriately. There will be times that we may not always have full agreement with our friends or loved ones, but respecting them along the way is a must.

Unconditionally There: There is nothing worse than having someone always resurface in your life when they are in need, are looking for something or need a favor. In a culture of “you scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours,” it is somewhat rare to find those “who just scratch your back,” period. Finding individuals who want you in their lives just because…and not because they want something in return is refreshing and worth holding on to. Those who are generous of heart are to be treasured!


Trustworthy: I once worked with a woman who, within my first week on the job, felt the need to tell me all of the intimate details of the various extra-marital affairs that had occurred with the management of the firm. She was supposedly friends with these people and I have no doubt, was told this information in the most strictest of confidences. How she felt it was appropriate to divulge this information to a new-hire like me, I still have no idea. But, it was her nature to gossip about everyone and everything. If you share something in confidence, you should be able to trust that the information will remain that way.


A Genuine Sounding Board: Taking a genuine interest in what others have to say and really listening to someone is important in developing solid relationships. Letting go of the “me, me, me” and focusing on the other person not only makes the other person feel valued and appreciated, but they feel that they can really talk to someone who cares. Those who take the time to really listen to our thoughts and feelings, and then help us work through difficult times and situations, share our lives at a much deeper level than those who don’t. These are individuals worth hanging on to.


Dependability: I had a friend who frequently would RSVP to small gatherings and then would never show. They never explained…never brought it up…and never apologized. Although this example is somewhat trivial, it still makes the point. Obviously there are times when things come up that prevent individuals from following through on what they promise, but if a friend, co-worker or family member perpetually drops the ball, they may be sending you a message. If a friend says they are going to do something or be somewhere, you should be able to count on them. And, in reciprocation, they you.