Spring fling

.:.:..Hey ladies!

It's that time of year when I feel alive again- Spring is here!

I've been inspired with lace lately.  I adore the delicate flare and the soft texture it brings, and of course, it makes me feel girly! Lakota let me experiment with her hair recently and this is what we came up with...  Here's step by step post on how to braid with lace!

                                          .:.First, tie lace where you want the braid to begin.

.:.Then section three strands and begin braiding. 

.:.Have a fluffy kitty near by.

.:.Continue braiding the hair as far as desired. Then, tie it with a small twisty and knot the lace around the twisty.

.:.Vwalla! 

 Thanks to Heather Canterbury (http://www.facebook.com/hcanterburyphoto) for the photography<3 

Sun day

I spent this beautiful Sunday with Derrick and Kristen venturing around the area. We first hit up an estate sale, then enjoyed a picnic at Wye mountain in the flowers, flew a kite at Pinnacle, then laid around in the grass as another splendid Arkansas day ended with a beautiful sunset.

AR sunset

As happy as I can be, with friends, watching the sun set over the Arkansas river. 

(content smile)

Lake Catherine

Splendid weekend hiking with Regina and Bhuman at Lake Catherine. It was my first time there, and I was pleasantly surprised with the waterfall!

texas

I had the privilege of accompanying Ella (my boss), and Luther (her Russian wolfhound), to Texas a few weeks ago for a little get-a-way trip. Actually, there was a dog race held at a nice park in McKinney Texas that Luther was competing in, so I was able to hang out with them while they enjoyed the sport.

Here are a few pictures of our week:

this is Luther, getting ready to show off his skill of running 40mph.

A walk in the park

other competitions 

exploring the surrounding area at the park

I walked around town and was pleased to see such beautiful houses!

Local cafe'.

It was magical.

Luther's day out n'about! yummy treats

We shopped, and shopped,

until we dropped ;)

What a happy week!

birthdayyyy!

Happy birthday to my beautiful sister, Sherah. 

Sherah, You are an INCREDIBLE big sis. You have taught me quite about life, but most of all, you've taught me how to have deep friendship. You are an inspiration to me! Sherah, you're sassy, strong, gentle, stunning, loyal, fun, creative, and loving. Thank you for being there for me through out my life, you've always been there when I needed you. 

May you manifest the dreams of your heart this year!

I love you<3

this is the now

tune I wrote to:
http://youtu.be/aQGhb6ByvYw

I attempted to make a turkey burger tonight, which I usually succeed in doing so, but I failed miserably for some reason this time. Darn it. Oddly enough I heard someone knock on my front door just as I flipped my burning/falling-apart-lean-turkey-burger. Thankfully, it was David, my Knight in shining armor! He was on his way to the gym when he decided he wanted to “spend time with his girl” instead. He said my turkey burger smelt good, and that he was hungry too. There was NO WAY I was going to cook another shitty turkey burger for him though, so he suggested we went out! Sigh, I was rescued.

It's moments like these where I stop and think to myself “I am SO thankful for the incredible people in my life”. Yeah, not only do I have an amazing man to call my own and rescue me from my failed attempts to cook, but I have incredible friends and family that have been showing me their true friendship lately.

Since I took the risk of moving back to Arkansas, it's been tough to get my feet back on the ground financially. Well actually, my feet are literally on the ground more than ever, because I still don't own a car, I haven't now for almost two years. I do however have a cozy apartment, and a wonderful Salon that I proudly work in. Times like these I've realized how much I adore this community, my friends, my family, and my David. Why? Because every single one of you has changed my life for the better.

I've been in desperate times of need, and you guys have taken care of me. Thank you. Thank you for your kindness, inspiration, hope, hugs, craziness, high fives, laughs, silly faces, love, support, shoulder to cry on, giving hearts, everything.

You guys have taught me so much about kindness and friendship- more than you realize! I only hope I will one day cultivate the heart of gold that each of you posses and take care of you, as you have taken care of me.

It hasn't been easy for me to except that I'm no longer in Vancouver Canada, but let me tell you, I can call Little Rock Arkansas HOME because of the community I have here.

It is now 2012 and I feel EXCITED about this year. Why? Because the possibilities are ENDLESS! I know this is the time of year where “new year goals” is the main topic in conversation, but for some reason, it's causing me to dig deep and discover what in the WORLD are my goals? Not just “fold laundry” goals, but goals that take me places, challenge me, goals that improve my very existence.

So, I am currently on a journey of exploring what more I WANT out of life. At the same time, enjoying my day to day wonders of living back in Little Rock.