Ehllo to 2012!

Hi all,

So I hate when I wait so long to write a blog that I have so much that I want to talk about and don't know where to start.

Let's just start by saying that so far 2012 has begun amazingly. I have clear goals in mind and I am more motivated and determined to accomplish them then I ever have been before. I have felt very peaceful and happy recently and I think that only breeds positivity.

With that being said, this year I want to run 2 half marathons, GIVE more (time and money), stick with school, learn to meditate, watch tv no more than 3 days per/wk, cook more, eat healthier and the list goes on... OH! And blog more, duh.

One thing that I've realized lately is that yes, I have been married to the MR for over FIVE years, but I haven't been the most domestic wife and I'm not afraid to admit that I have lacked in the maturity department (at times!). What can I say, I like the jokes! (insert the "am i saying too much" face) However, If I'm ever going to be a Mom and raise a family, I'm going to need to make some changes; like get myself out of bed in the morning and learn how to cook something other than a bowl of cereal...my fav! And I would do ANYTHING in the world for the MR so I guess I better get my ass in the kitchen more, eh?? (insert winky face)

Now that I've brought the classiness to my post I should probably sign off (winky face)

I hope you have your goals written down and get to 'em, 'cause it's 2012 BABY!!!!!!!!! (insert game face)

Nice chat!

CW

Ps: notice anything creepy about my collage? Anything? Other than the entire collage? Bueller?

Autumn in NYC!

The MR and I just recently took a trip to NYC to visit friends and see the city...and we couldn't have picked a more beautiful time of year.

We hit the ground running the moment our plane landed at 5:30am. We went straight from the airport to breakfast with our NYC friends and my brother and his wife who got there around the same time from AZ. We were all so excited to be there that we couldn't wait to go explore. After breakfast we visited the 9/11 memorial. Although i didn't lose anyone on that tragic day, the memorial left me speechless, teary-eyed and completely heart- broken. It was a beautiful way to pay tribute everyone affected by that day.

As the day progressed we saw more and more; the Statue of Liberty, rode Staten Island Ferry, saw Times Square, and rode the Subway all over! Until 4pm...zZZZzzzZzZZZZzz.

We slept for an hour or two then were back at it again. No more time to sleep!

Our friends took us all over the city and were amazing hosts!

Here is a list of everything we did / saw:

Statue of Liberty, 9/11 memorial, Staten Island Ferry, Top of the Rock (amazing!), Serendipity (Can't say no sundae, to die for!), Battery Park, Ate water dogs, Times Square, Ice Skating in Central Park (so fun!), Grand Central Station, Brooklyn pizza, Shopping (a little), ate super delicious food, and randomly connected with an old Navy buddy of the MR's (love when that happens!) I'm sure there's more but I can always make changes later on.

We had an amazing time and are so grateful that our friends opened their door for us.

Xo - CW

The MR and I at Rockefeller Center

9/11 Memorial

My beautiful sister-in-law

Dinner at Pinto, an amazing Thai restaurant in So ho

One of our great "Navy" friends that just so happened to be in NYC at the same time.

The MR looking handsome as always :)

In case you didn't know...

Yes, I had the "Can't Say No Sundae" and it was TDF! (TDF = To Die For)

Thank you to my sister-in-law for getting this amazing shot of the MR and me at the Top of the Rock. <3

Cartwheels in Central Park...no big deal.

The guys waiting for us ladies to get off the ice rink in Central Park. 

A little 12 o'clock booze to get us started for the day.

Ground Zero

Subway entrance.

Just hanging out under this magical tree in Central Park.

Autumn in NYC!!

HAD to visit the Apple store :)

The Statue of Liberty.

The guys at the Top of the Rock.

Hold me tight because we're goin' to Grand Central Station.

Saw it with my own eyes.

View from the Top of the Rock.

Grand Central Station (Choo Chooo)

9/11 Memorial Reflection

My brother being his funny self.

9/11 Memorial - In case you haven't been, this waterfall is a huge square with a square hole in the center that you can't see down. My interpretation was that it represents infinity. Really neat. A bitter sweet moment.

Flags in Rockefeller Center

Ice Skating in Rockefeller Center. Where's Al?!

My sister-in-law, her beautiful sister and me.

Times Square - Lit up as always :)

NYC Church

View from the back of the Staten Island Ferry. Did you notice the bird?

Photo shoot in Central Park, irresistible.

Two loves just being loves.

The Top of the Rock -- Rockefeller Building

Not So Cut and Dry.

Have you ever needed to have such an important conversation with someone you love dearly, but know just how fine that line is between pushing them away and actually being able to help them? I have one question that has been looping through my head all afternoon, "what is the best way to approach this conversation?" If I knew the one thing to say that would fix it all, I would be one happy, thankful sister. If there really was one cut and dry answer that would fix it all, all the problems in the world would be non-existent. I guess that's what makes the world go round but makes life so complicated at times. Sometimes no matter how much you want the best for someone, they've got to want the best for them self. And sometimes, we have to learn the hard way. The word of the day: helpless.

On the flip-side, it's Friday and I am so thankful for that! A weekend of rest and relaxation. Just what the doctor ordered.

Have a wonderful weekend!

CW