I Just Wanna Go Back In Time...

(Disclaimer: My titles from now on will probs all reference a Lady A song, can't help it!)

Here's the thing, I'm a night time blogger.  Here's the problem, I work at night.  Good excuse right? 

So I've been busy.

Doing lots of things and stuff.

A few weeks ago me and my momma went down to La Jolla together <3

It was a beautiful day, like most days in that city

but not a beautiful reason for going.

We initially went to do some more cleaning out of Thee house,

but we ended up locked out, which was awesome.

So once I figured out that I wouldn't be able to break in I decided

to take some pics.

It was a really sad day for me.

My Gram had this home built back in the day,

she raised her children her

all by herself.

Her darkest nights and happiest moments

are no doubt within these walls.

The only children who have played in the halls

and filled this home with

love and laughter

are hers.

Now that life has changed

some one else is going to live here.

Someone who doesn't know

how hard she worked

and how much she sacrificed

for this home.

To them, it's just a really nice home

in an affluent neighborhood.

After a talk with my mama I felt a little better but it's still sad.

Life doesn't always get easier as you get older.

No one tells you about the sadness you will go through

watching the people you love, the ones that helped to make you

who you are and gave you the ultimate gift of life and loving parents,

fade away. 



Luckily for me, I have amazing memories with my Gram ^^

It wasn't always rainbows and butterflies, but it was love.

She never missed a birthday or graduation.  She was there for

almost every holiday and loved to travel with us. 

So many of the places I have experienced have been with her

or because of her.

I am a better person because of her and I could never thank her enough

for giving me my amazing daddy!

(she took this picture of baby K on one of our tips to the Merry-Go-Round)

As I get older I can truly see that she rose above all the obstacles in life

that most others couldn't imagine.  She was so strong <3 

A piece of me will always be on Avenida Manana <3





Our First Time

It all started with this...

I was driving around one day, flipping through stations, when I heard

"Texter 104 for tickets to Lady...."

I was on the freeway but before he could finish I was textin!

I've never won anything before and I couldn't believe it.

I called my sista right away and told her

she was coming with me, obviously she agreed <3

Months, MONTHS I had to wait.

Moms and I went to LA to pick up the tickets in January

and I was itchin to go!

So when yesterday finally came around

we were pumped!!

I was listening to Lady A allll day!  Some  friends of mine were going to the concert also so we all went together.  We got there early and walked around LA Live, talked like Asians, Photo Bombed some pics, J-Walked, got lost, got a cab and died laughing while Ash was trying to teach the cabby how to count in English!  We met up with some of Ashley's friends and then headed to the concert! 

Our tickets were TERRIBLE and I'm blind,

but I was just thankful to be there!

When they sang the song

American Honey

I almost melted!

It couldn't get any better right?

Well those friends of Ash's were in the Home Depot VIP Suite...

(You know where this is going right?)

They were nice enough to let us come down to their box

and it was fabulous.

I could finally see, we were reunited with the other girls

and they played some of their best

songs while we were there

so I could actually see!

They were amazing live and I had such a blast!  

"Oh nothings sweeter than Summertime & American Honey"

<3 <3 <3





Terrible!

Why hasn't anyone told me that I'm terrible at blogging lately??  I need to do some catching up, obvs.  So I'm probably going to do it Wed... because Chelsea and I are going to see

Lady Antebellum

On tuesday!!

Practice Makes Perfect

I've perfected a TON of skills over the years...

(Amanda, why can't I find a bridal party photo?)

1. Being a bridesmaid

2. Being hot.

Thanks Pinterest!

I found this on Pin!  Good article.  Straight to the point! 

Dating Tips Every 20-something should know.

*It's pretty interesting that the title of this blog is "All Women Stalk" yet tip #5 is Be Cool, Not Obsessive! Ha!

And I think to myself....

Nights like tonight I can't help but wonder what I did right.
You know those times when you think to yourself,
God must have really known what my life was going to be like because He
put these people in my life for moments just.like.this?

You see, I have a few people like this in my life.

My mommy, my sisters...

and my girls.

My ride-or-die,

thick and thin

no matter how long passes I'm there for you girls.

One of these girls I met when I was 8 and FOREVER

changed my life <3

The other I met in Jr. High and has been

one of thee most supporting and understanding

friend 

I have ever had.

I have laughed and cried,

fought and loved,

been far apart and closer than ever

with these girls

and no matter how much time passes

we are still close as ever.

Tonight I am more thankful than ever, that life as kept us close together

and allowed us to grow and experience life with each other. 

These two girls are some of the best things that have ever happened to me

and I can't help but to lalalalalove them!

<3







Mi Bella Vita

I have wanted to go to Europe for quite some time.  With friends and family in different situations than I, it has made it impossible to plan the trip that I wanted... until now. 

We first were going to plan a trip to New York since that is on my list but then my friend said, "Let's look at Europe instead."  She is so smart!  So we did.  At first we were going to do a tour of 7 countries and it look amazing, but then I got to thinking, what if I get to Belgium or Berlin and want to spend more than one day there?  So we started a new search.  I want to make the most of my trip and see all the amazing things in each place we go. 

The moment we decided to go to Europe I KNEW that I had to go to Paris.  Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame,  The Louvre (home of The Mona Lisa), Arc De Triomphe, Lovers Lock Bridge... all on my list of To-Do's!

The next place that came to my mind was Italy.  I love history and it is amazing to me to be able to look at something that hundreds of years ago someone made and people from all walks of life travel to see!  I also love pasta and Italian men!  We researched and chose... Rome!  The Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and more!

   

While in Italy we decided to take a day train up to Pisa.  Everyone knows what is to be found there!  The Leaning Tower, of course!  While there we will also check out other sites such as a museum or cathedral but our main attraction is the tower and of course the food!

I am beyond excited.  We got such an amazing deal

and my passport is ready to go!

I have done so much research

and talked to quite a few people

and I know this is going to be an amazing trip.

August can't come soon enough.

I am going to totally need a tranquilizer for

a 14 hour flight though!

Time to brush up on my Italian!