conventional.

Hey friends!  I apologize it's been so long since I've posted anything.  There has been so much going on that I am devoting today to catching everyone up (for those out of the loop) on what's been going on in my life.  

First, let's start with the Walker Stalker Convention in Atlanta that I went to with my good friends.  It was awesome and definitely better organized than other conventions I've been to in the past.  We saw a lot of our favorite characters and met some "interesting" people in the numerous lines. Although I was unable to get a picture with Andrew Lincoln, since it sold out so quickly, I was excited nonetheless to see him in person and listen to him and Norman Reedus at the Bromance Panel.  I like being able to go to these things with my friends, nerd out, and have them completely get it.  You know?  

 Andrew Lincoln (aka Rick)!!

 loved her costume!

 Andrew and Norman at the Bromance Panel.

 Sophia grew up to be taller then me.  Such a lovely girl.

 Carl.

 Lizzie!

 our crew.

 this picture cracks me up, but I absolutely love it!!

 that's us… somewhere in the middle… at the Boyce Avenue concert.

oh, Ian… such a sweetheart. 

Hopefully, I'll be able to attend more of these in the future but until then… I hope you enjoyed the photos of my fun time. 

October.

Hashtag the best month ever!!  There is so much going on this month I need to remember to savor all the moments that are coming since they will surely speed by.  I'm going to Walker Stalker Con (in Atlanta) for the first time with some girlfriends and crossing my fingers I don't spend too much money.  I get like a kid in a candy store with all the neat memorablia.  Then four days later my vacation officially starts… me and the boyfriend are going to Disneyworld for a few days.  It's our first big trip together by ourselves and though we wish it could be longer, we're both really excited about the getaway.  After our Disney trip I'm going to Atlanta again to spend a week with my cousins.  I got to visit with them some in July when they came down for a few days, but I always love going to visit during fall since there's tons of fun festivities going on right before Halloween. 

countdown to Disney.

Also, let's take this time to celebrate Gilmore Girls on Netflix.  I know how I'm spending any free time I have this month.

Until next time...

baby fever.

Hello friends!  It appears baby fever is spreading… I currently have 4 friends who are pregnant and I couldn't be happier for them.  Me and my mom attended my good friend Andrea's baby shower this past weekend and it was so lovely.  She's having a baby girl (Lucy) and had such a cute theme for the shower: Ready to Pop.  It was wonderful to see a lot of my girlfriends and catch up since we don't get to do it as often the older we get.  Life has been kind of a whirlwind lately and hopefully slowing down a bit at work now that fall is just around the corner.  I'm still in school and my Business Communications class was more work than I was expecting but I just have to push through I guess. I'm going to try to do another post tomorrow night about upcoming events for October so look forward to that.  I'm working overnights right now so I'm trying to be positive that I have some free time in between calls to finally catch up on my blog.  Until next time…

 these cakes pops were delicious.

Can't wait to finally meet you Lucy.

 me and my mom.

shake it off.

Life has been hectic lately.  Work is insane, school is tiring, and life's other little challenges seem to be piling up. I think part of it is my anxiety about what's coming up in the future.  Trying to save for a new car, possibly moving, and I have a vacation that can't get here soon enough. Basically I sound like I'm whining, but I need a break like no other.  Oh, did I mention I'm trying to write my first book? EEEEKKK!!!  I'm having writer's block, but trying to find inspiration to push through.  So, I'm going to wrap up this short post with something happy...

Andrew making me laugh and this moment being captured in time.

And this lovely, catchy song I'm playing on repeat to try and get me out of my funk. 

oh, robin...

"O' Captain! My Captain! Rise up and hear the bells.  Rise up, for you the flag is flung, for you the bugle trills."

We loved his quietude in Dead Poets, his sincerity in Good Will Hunting, his ample bosoms in Mrs. Doubtfire, his manic energy in Aladdin, and his young spirit in Hook.

More than anything else, Robin Williams taught me there is nothing wrong with being weird. That is such a beautiful thing.

May he rest in peace. 

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