Dear Friday: Oh hiiiii! So very good to see you! Let's speed things along today because I things to do, people to see!
Dear Maclain: Happy Birthday sweet girl!! Because of M.E. I've made so many new friends and I am so excited to marry into the friend family! You are a great example to me of how to be a home decorator, party planner, loving fur-mama, and supporting wife! Thank you for being such a great friend! I hope today is super special - and I can't wait til tonight!
Dear gym/classes: 3 days this week, 1 day this weekend... including the Crossfit and Abripper class - not bad!! I can tell I'm getting stonger too because I no longer feel like I've been hit by a bus every morning after a workout.
Dear little brother: I'm going to miss you. Very very very much. Don't want to talk too much about it right now because it will make me sad!
Dear sunshine: Get in my skin!!!! Pool time tomorrow hopefully!
Dear birthday: Can't wait to seeeee you! I want my presents... which sounds totally selfish but M.E. is getting me a Polar watch and I can't wait to try it out!
Dear Friday: Oh heeeeey! Its great to see you, as always, but lets be swift this morning and skip right to 5:30, I've got fun things to do!
Dear Keurig Machine: I am angry at you and M.E. for not having my back this week. Ever since you've come into our home I've slowly become a coffee person. This week, even after my cup of coffee every morning, I've been moving slow and having headaches. Last night M.E. asks why I had bought decaf coffee. "WHAT? Is that what the problem was?! Why didn't you tell me??" Why couldn't there be a thing on the Keurig that says "Btdubs, you know this is decaf right?" and I'd be like "Oh crap, no I didn't! Thanks for the heads up!" Anyway, my sweet fiance left me the last caffeinated coffee cup this morning and today I'm feeling better than ever!
Dear Bo dog: Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you! The vet says you've lost 24 lbs since you're last visit! Now if only you could teach us your weight-loss tricks...
Skinny happy pup after the vet visit
Dear Ikat 'dress: I love you. I bought you as a bathing suit cover-up because I loved your pattern and I sewed up your sides to make you more modest (the slits up to my hips would not have been office appropriate). Now every time I wear you I get compliments and I am so proud of myself!
Dear Memorial Day: Thank you for providing us with this 3 day weekend of glorious beach time. Its a weekend away with the boys but that's ok because all I need is the sun and my books and some dranks, oh and Matty's grilling skills. Definitely looking forward to seeing Chef Matt in action!
2 of the goofs I will be spending the long weekend with, Matty & Stan
Dear little brother: I cannot believe you are graduating from high school in 5 days! I'm just now coming to terms that you are almost a foot taller than me and way smarter than me... The idea of you at FSU kinda freaks me out, not gonna lie!
Baby bro & his girlfriend, Morgan, before their Senior Prom
I hope everyone has a fantabulous long weekend! Now get pumped, it's time for #backthatazzupfriday with Ms. Witty Whit!
Dear followers: To you newbies, hello! Thanks for following! To my oldies, thanks for sticking with me! Have you noticed how I've been trying to post more? I'm also going to try to post more pictures for you because, let's be honest, pictures are way more fun to stalk than reading my letters......
Dear body: As you know, we received Insanity's Fast & Furious workout DVD in the mail the other day. Although we had plans to do the workout last night, changing into my workout clothes and everything, I ended up just sitting and watching the DVD. I had to know what I was getting myself into right? Apparently I'm getting myself into a lot of sweat. Send me motivation please.
SO ready! to not workout...
Dear movie theater: I feel like I write you a letter almost every Friday with false promises! Last weekend Gatsby was the plan... didn't happen. Tonight M.E. and I promise to come visit, although we haven't made a choice on which movie yet... Great Gatsby, Iron Man 3, or Star Trek?!
Dear sunshine: Stick around, I would like to bask in your light by the pool tomorrow afternoon. Totes in need of some vitamin D.
Dear maxis: As in maxi dresses and maxi skirts you weirdos... I would like several more of you to join my closet. I'm rocking one today, see?
Oh heeeeey Friday! How you doin? It's very good to see you, I have big plans for you.
Dear BFF Lori: Happy almost birthday! Can't wait to celebrate with you tonight! I also can't wait for you to bring me my terrarium you made me!
Dear World Market/Homegoods: I am going to tear you up this weekend.
Dear Glee: I was very disappointed in your season finale last night. Honestly, it wasn't anything to write home about. Although I did enjoy seeing Kate Hudson and watching her sing and dance again.
Dear House: Prepare for some more makeover activities! While M.E.'s way, my paintbrush will play!
Dear M.E.: I hope you have a blasty blast on your trip this weekend with your boys. Please be safe, please have fun, and please bring me back a present. Bozo and I will miss you!
Dear Weekend: Welcome! It’s so good to see you again!
Dear McDonalds: I thought I would treat myself to your new
egg whites, alas, the drive thru lady mixed up my order and I paid $2.50 for a
bag of breakfast that would feed a small country. And there weren’t no egg
whites in that bag!
Dear Weather: Rain rain go away, come again maybe Monday… We
have tickets to the FSU v. UCF baseball game tonight – and baseball isn’t fun
in the rain!
Dear friend Lori: So excited for my terrarium you’re building
me! Its gonna look awesome on our new mantel.
Dear house: Btw, you’re getting a new mantel and a fresh
coat of paint this weekend! I convinced M.E. and Bo that the house needed a
little redecorating via a Pinterest board called Ideas to Convince M.E. Men are
such visual learners ;)
Dear Friday: Thanks for showing your face, I feel like you came
early! This week flew by!
To my dear friends: I am so very sorry for your loss, our
loss. My insides continue to ache when I think of your little family having to
go through this tragedy. I wish it wasn’t real life because it is unfair. No
one deserves to lose a child, especially such a sweet, young, and innocent
sweet girl. I want to say so many things but I am at a loss of words. I
continue to send love and strength and prayers to you and your families.
Dear Tallahassee’s Big Bed Coalition Fish Fry: I will be
happy to attend tonight to eat your fishes and drink your drinks all while
donating to our community.
Dear Jonathon Adler: I was so excited to finally be able to afford some of your pieces on One Kings Lane today! But apparently so was everyone else on account of the website is not working. Phooey.
Dear engagement pictures: Can’t wait to see yoooooou!
Dear Body: I do apologize in advance, because after this weekend we are stepping our game up and really getting sweaty. I just received my “Sweating for the Wedding” workout top from RufflesWithLove and I bought my Jillian Michaels Wii Workout – so its about to get real.
Dear house: Are you excited? I’m excited. You’re about to get a makeover, but it’s a surprise to Fiance so we’re keeping it secret til Sunday!
Dear Ma: Can’t wait to go shopping with you tomorrow!
Dear Besties: I just love our Wedding Wednesdays, or as Fiance calls it, Wacky Wednesdays. But seriously, you girls are the best.
Dear Fiance: Miss you already. Have fun this weekend at the cold beach and enjoy your man time! Maybe you’ll get some ideas about your own Bachelor party!
Also, its time for a Friday link up with the very funny:
Welcome. First off, I’d like to apologize for the way I always butcher your name the first time I try to type it, I’m sure we’re both thankful for spell check.
February, I have high expectations of you! Starting with Ground Hogs Day: I would like Spring please. Also, Valentine’s Day: I would like a romantic night with my sweetie please. And regarding our New York trip: Let’s have a fantastic time and travel safely.
I get an odd thrill everytime I flip a month on my shoe calendar...
During your stay, I have a few things I would like to accomplish:
Loose 5 lbs. Boyfriend and I will be eating healthy and working out. It’s not going to be fun, let’s face it. But it will be worth it!
Finish the downstairs bathroom. Because its embarrassing when guests come over and I can’t let them use the restroom…
Read 4 new books.
Attend more of Boyfriend’s basketball games – because I am his #1 fan.
Take Bozo on more walks. Let’s test the theory that more walks = less bad dog when we leave him home alone.
It looks like we’ll be busy during your stay, February! Thanks in advance for everything!
Dear Friday: Hello, nice to see you again. This short work week was great for our friendship!
Dear FSU Seminoles: Last night was awesome!! Nothing like a buzzerbeater!!
Dear new Target dress: Love you. Love your chevron.
Dear Tallahassee weather: Keep it up! 70 degrees without a cloud in the sky is perfection. Especially when I think about my brother out at BYU in the ice and cold.
Dear laundry: Go do yourself.
Dear nude nail polish: I’m totally digging you, it’s like you’re not there but still fancy. Thanks Ipsy.
Dear pizza: Gonna tear you up tonight. Mmmmhm.
Dear pinched nerve: Ouches. Anyone have a remedy for a pinched nerve right behind your shoulder blade?
Dear boyfriend: I’m glad you’re feeling better. You’re my best friend and I love our date nights, pillow talks, and just being near you. Lovin' you is fun.
Dear Friday: Welcome. I’ve missed you dearly. Tonight we will celebrate your return with homemade pizza & a bottle of wine.
Dear NYC: We will see you in 28 days!
Dear weather: 81 degrees? Its February! Weather, you’re drunk!
Dear Seminoles: Scalp ‘em! Basketball game tomorrow!
Dear boss: You were very funny yesterday when I picked you up from your dental surgery – and I am jealous that you have an excuse to drink milkshakes all day.
Dear GlamGrab: LOVE my bracelet! You are the only reason Mondays will now be semi bearable!
Dear tanning bed: Its been a long time since I’ve seen you, and as bad as you are for me, you were amazing this week. If I closed my eyes and concentrated hard enough, I truly felt like I was on the beach, knee deep in the water somewhere… and it was glorious.
Dear sinuses: Thank you for finally getting your game together. That was not a pleasant way to start off the new year and I am happy to be feeling like myself again!
Dear NYC: I can not WAIT to see you!!! Tickets were booked last night for our anniversary in Feburary and I can hardly sit still I'm so excited! 70 days til New York City with my babes!
Dear Market Days: Its the most wonderful time of the year to go Arts&Crafts Fair shopping! Except that I've already bought all my Christmas presents... and I'm now trying to save money for NYC!!
Dear Parade: Winter Festival Parade of Lights that is! The office is buying pizza and inviting everyone and their families to watch the parade from our windows - and we'll have a tv with the FSU game playing!
Dear FSU Basketball Team: Please win. But if not, I'll still have a good time on Sunday.
Dear Christmas tree: We'll be seeing you on Sunday! Get ready to be sparkled!
Dear Weightloss: Don't test me this weekend... I plan on doing a lot of walking to balance out my not so healthy pizza tomorrow - don't let me down! ::mouth is now watering for pizza::
Dear lunch meeting: Free lunch? Yeah I’m cool with that. Vertigo Burgers? Even better!
Dear FSU: Please win tomorrow. That would be icing on the cake with my dad in town for Homecoming!
Dear pumpkin: Promise to carve you soon.
Dear Marriage Proposals: Its sad really how I much I love reading/watching you on the Internet. This one is my favorite today. I love to imagine who everyone is to the bride & groom and then think about how non-creative my friends are.
Dear new fat jeans: I love you even if you are fat. I’ve decided to accept the fact that I will never be my high school skinny again and to start dressing in pants that actually fit and are comfortable – thus making me look less fat?
Dear boyfriend: Thanks for being so great, so sweet, so loving, and so fun all the time. You’re the best. For reals. I love you more than pizza.
Dear house: Please vacuum and empty the dishwasher before we get home tonight so we can relax and catch up on American Horror Story.
Dear Nicholas Sparks: Thank you for writing Safe Haven – now this movie. Can’t wait to see it! And the soundtrack sounds amazing!
Dear Weather: Its officially time to get chilly. Please do so.
