Spring has Sprung

Frozen yogurt has already been enjoyed, on multiple occasions:

Oreo with (room temperature smooshed) Reese's is my favorite.

Spring tablescape is set:

First outdoor evening event is happening this week:

I love this sweet time, and the outfits that go along with it!

Make it your best!

Hank and I had the best time at a beer pairing dinner awhile back. I remember how much fun we had together, but I also remember a little nugget I learned that I've taken with me.

I love meeting people who've discovered, and who are doing, exactly what they are meant to in life. They are just loving it! This was one of the brew masters at this dinner. He was so passionate about life, and what he did - it radiated anytime he spoke or answered a question. Hank asked him what his favorite beer was... Of course this brew master replied, "Now that's a hard question," but then he said, "Honestly, it was actually a beer I had right down the street." This was a surprising answer because this brew master has tried hundreds of some of the rarest beers in the world. He went on to say, "Maybe it wasn't the best beer that I've had, because I've had some really awesome beers, but it was the best beer because of the experience I drank it in." Wow! He associates an otherwise ordinary to someone else beer as the best beer, because he drank it in such an exciting moment, right after he got engaged! This really opened my eyes... Something isn't the best simply because it's the best. There are so many factors that draw into it: How you're feeling at the moment, where in the world you are, who you're with, etc. We are in charge of making otherwise ordinary moments, things and beers, the best to us! We call the shots on our own happiness. It takes one person to love it, believe in it and let it radiate from person to person. This is life - Make it your best!

Life Mentality

Always remember to have il gusto di vivere... The flavor and enjoyment of life.

Go Heels!

Bentley is rocking his Carolina swag today:

I love this little Tar Heel so much!

Spotted!

I mentioned back in October that I saw myself on a race website... I was so excited!

I opened an email blast sent out today, and here I am again! Is this some kind of sign?

The other day I went to enter a Facebook competition and boom! That's me!

Then my sister-in-love called to let me know she saw me in a magazine:

... And on a bulletin board:

I think this is definitely a sign! I need to get to training, so I smile just as much this year.