It's my Birthday....

It's my Birthday...well...yesterday was, and I have to admit, it was a dog gone pretty good one!  I got several gifts and my favorite cake - Chocolate Chip Pound Cake...AND...A STRAWBERRY PIE!!! Oh yeah, go me, its my birthday....lol.

Overall I just want to say how grateful and blessed I am to have a wonderful group of family and friends that I was able to spend the day with.  I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

PS....YES, I know I'm old now...24...WOW...

Administrative Professionals Day

So today was Admin Prof Day!! YAY!! and it was super exciting cause I work with a FABULOUS group of people!  I walked in to a beautiful vase of flowers from my boss, then several others gave me a beautiful picture frame (monogrammed of course) and this cute card and teddy bear.  Also I received this Awesome and timeless DVD - Big Daddy - hahaha.

Besides the presents, its nice to know that people appreciate you and what you do for them.  It's nice to know that your hard work is recognized every once in a while, especially in my fast pace world.  This once again shows how much God has blessed me and graced me with a set of co-workers who have become my friends and who appreciate me for who I am.  And I couldn't ask for anything more.

So if you haven't said Thank you to someone who takes care of you today...you might want to do that - believe me... they remember...

THANKS GUYS!!

Interesting Weekend...

So the weekend started really well, I relaxed and laid out with Lisa on Saturday and then the group came over for our Grill Out at Agan's that night....Everything was going good until...well...I fell and sprained my ankle on the uneven ground (Dallas ran under my feet as well) And it wouldn't be such a big deal if everyone would quit asking me if I was drinking....I mean YES, but that didn't have anything to do with it...right?

Sunday was just as much fun, I slept in, Agan waited on my...hehe...and then I went to the Fox Theatre in the ATL to see Tyler Perry's "Madea's One Big Happy Family" with some FABULOUS WOMEN from work. Kathy, Teresa and my BFF Tikica!!! It was a HOOT!! I have never laughed or enjoyed a show sooooo much!! If you ever get the chance - you should see one of his shows!!! The bad part however was - I got car sick (YUCK!) and of course I was on crutches, which even now I am STILL SORE!!! But it was totally worth it!

Monday - well I started my 90 day cleanse and it has been great!!! I'm really enjoying this process.  Tomorrow I will be able to start working out again - Yesterday was my last day on crutches and I pray to God that my PT Brooks, doesn't kill me....

Overall, I really enjoyed my weekend...maybe a little to much - but whatever - I had fun and that's what's important!!

Ok..The Time has Come...

IT'S FINALLY THE WEEKEND!!! This weekend will be one of the only that I spend in Athens for the next few months and I'm really looking forward to doing whatever I want.  I plan to sleep late, lay by the pool, read, enjoy my friends at mine and Agan's BBQ and then head to ATL on Sunday to see "Madea's Big Happy Family" at the FOX with some of my favorite ladies from work.

I am also looking forward to being really well rested for my 90 day cleanse that I start on Monday.  A full mind, soul and body cleanse, it's gonna be great!!  I have decided that the next 90 days are going to change my life and I can't wait, it IS going to be the best thing that I've done for myself in a very long time and I can't even explain how great that is going to be for me, I need a break and definitely some change for the better.

So as the end of the day draws near, the more my excitement grows as I look forward to what the weekend has to offer my mind, body and soul.

Motivation

Since Haleigh's accident, I have been SOOOOOO unmotivated, I don't want to do anything anymore...Until...Today.

I decided last night that my I was tired of being 'sick and tired' and despite the fact that I'm exhausted and would rather lay on the couch and sleep, I was going to get back some sort of motivation in my life.  So I rescheduled with my personal trainer (we start back today), I'm starting to eat right again, I'm actually doing my work again, taking my dog outside...period...and finally spending time with my friends that are closest to me again.  I also started this book with a 90 day journey to a better me (I'll let you know how it goes) and can't quit thinking about how much I want to be happy and myself again.

I'm tired of feeling fat and gross and down and sick and just all these different emotions...I'M GOING TO CHANGE THESE THINGS, its all I can do, END OF STORY.

I hate the fact that I sometimes get into these slumps without reason and without a way to get out of them until I've already undone everything I worked so hard for, I mean, really Ashley...SNAP OUT OF IT. 

So as this day comes and goes, I am prepared to be motivated and continue that motivation throughout my daily life.

Really?

I am just amazed at how upsetting certain people can you make feel.  You TRY and TRY and TRY to be nice, include them and love them, and yet at the end of the day they resent you and everything you have ever done for them, whether they think back and remember or not - they are basically saying - I HATE YOU FOR HELPING ME...

What do I have to do to make you see that I nor the world is against you??? I just don't know anymore...

I want to be able to fix everything and make it all better, however, me being considerate and understanding is going to do nothing but make it worse.  I have decided to do nothing, and then at every opportunity be nice, THE NICEST and hope that one day they will think to themselves, hmmmmm, maybe I was being ugly, maybe I do have an attitude, maybe I should be more motivated and maybe I should be nice and love Ashley!!!!

Okay, so maybe I'm being a little dramatic, but honestly, how can someone resent you for wanting them to better themselves?

No matter - I will continue to do as I have and not push - but no longer will I be pushed around...

In Memory of Haleigh Marie Hudson (1993-2010)

 Haleigh Marie Hudson

October 13, 1993 - April 1, 2010

On Thursday, April 1st 2010 my cousin (who was like my sister) was tragically killed in a car wreck.  She was 16 and possibly the best person I knew.  She was loving, unselfish, grateful, honest, and just all around a genuinely GOOD kid.  She loved to sing, shoot skeet, READ, help out around the farm, and hang out with her family and friends.

For whatever reason, God decided that it was time for her to be him. I know that I always say everything happens for a reason.  And I truly believe it does, despite whether or not we know what that reason might be.  And despite the fact that she is in a better place, I miss her and wish she was still here with us.

I really hope that my Aunt and Uncle are able to overcome this tragedy and remember all the good times they shared.  They were truly lucky to have such a wonderful daughter and I hope that in the future they will be able to share those memories with others.

She was truly an angel sent from God and she will be dearly missed.  I love you Haleigh Bug!!!