Kick Ass.

I just got back from a weekend excursion to Missouri to pack up my things, grab my boys and hang with my peeps. It was a whirlwind trip, but well worth the exhaustion. Come to think of it, the last six months have been a sort of whirlwind experience. But that too has been well worth the exhaustion.

Because of the craziness that has been my life, I used the twelve-hour drive yesterday for reflection, reprioritizing, refocusing and really loud music. So without further ado, my newly revamped to-do list:

1. Kick ass.
2. Focus on the awesomeness.
3. Remember that I'm loved by lots.
4. Remember to love lots. 
5. Make myself a priority.
6. Let go. Of hurt. Of frustration. Of negativity. 
7. Write. Sketch. Paint.
8. Kick ass.
9. Embrace opportunities as they come. 
10. Follow my heart. 
11. Worry less. Laugh more.
12. Crank the stereo louder. 
13. Be happy. For myself and for those I love.
14. Kick ass.

Should be simple enough, yes? Alright, gotta go kick some ass :)

On Lots of Things

On Success

Self-made or never made.

On Friendship

At the end of the day, if there's love there's friendship.

On Love

Some people are only capable of loving themselves.

On Mistakes

Learn from them and then learn to live with them. 

On Hugs

When all else fails, hug.

It's Only Advertising

I love my job, I really do. But sometimes it's a bit ridiculous the things we get hung up on. It's ridiculous because it's only advertising. It's only advertising.

So I came across this site, which I love. I love it because it proves my point. No one else cares about it as much as we do. It's ridiculous to think any different. 

My Fresh Start

Yep, it's official - I'm staying in Texas. Signed all that important work stuff yesterday. Get my new apartment on Friday. Let's just say that I'm stoked.

There are many, MANY reasons why this makes me happy. I love being back in Texas. I love the weather. I love knowing some of my closest friends are only a few hours away. I love the agency, the leadership. I love the talent. I love the potential. I love the challenge that comes with being the underdog. I love it all.

But what I'm most excited about is the move. The fresh start. The clean slate.

2010 was a transformational year for me - inside and out. But it was tricky embracing the new when I was surrounded by the old. It was tricky to stay hopeful and cheerful and optimistic and happy when I was in the same place where I had very recently been just the opposite. It was tricky breaking free from the past when the past was all around me. But the trickiest part was accepting that I needed to move on if I wanted to actually be this new happier, healthier, better person.

I loved KC. And I loved Boulder and Chicago and Fort Worth. I loved the people and the adventures. All those places and people and experiences are what led me to where I am today. My past is what made me strong enough to be on this new personal adventure. It's what made me want to be this happier, healthier, better me.

So I'm stoked that it's finally official - that I'm officially onto my next adventure. I'm stoked to be the new person again. I'm stoked for new surroundings and new experiences. I'm stoked.

BUT.....I'm also stoked to be heading back to Missouri next week to see my peeps :)