Going Away Present for YOU!

Ok, just one last post before packing the computer tomorrow! I wanted to get this up before moving because, well, you need it before February! I make desktops for my own computer every month, so I thought, why not share one with you! The resolution of your screen should be set to 1024x768 for this to look right...if anyone out there would like to see a different popular size in the future, let me know!
I hope you like the freebie! I can't wait to see you in February and start writing about our new adventure in Pennsylvania!

Download HERE

Credits: thanks to the designers...their products make scrapping so much fun!
Corina Nielson, Amanda Bottoms, Three Paper Peonies, Lily Designs,
Misty Cato, Shabby Princess Designs, and Liv's Lovelies

Please Excuse My Dust!

It's official...this time next week, this South Carolina girl will be living in Pennsylvania! Yes, you heard that right. My husband Rob and I are headed to Pennsylvania! A lot of people have been shocked to hear it. True, I am a Southern girl, but I think I can make it up north! I am looking at it as adventure! We're moving for school, but I feel like it's much more than that. This will be the farthest I have ever lived from my family and friends. Everything will be brand new, right down to the weather, and I can't wait! I am looking forward to the experience, if for no other reason than the photography opportunities! Rob had a pretty good laugh at my expense already. A friend of his left him a message on Facebook to bring his boots and snow brush, and I had to ask what a snow brush was. He couldn't stop laughing! He may have been living here in the south for a long time, but it never occurred to him that I wouldn't know what that was. I guess there will be a lot of those moments in the near future!

Of course, all this means I'll be away from the computer while we move...no laptop unfortunately! As soon as our PC is up and running again, I can't wait to flood this blog with new pictures and stories of my new journey. I'm sure I will have a lot of things to scrap, so I hope to begin sharing my work soon too! Thank you all for reading my little corner of the web...look forward to seeing you soon!

Remembering...

I never intended this blog to be anything but happy, but today I find myself needing to share sad news. I had a dear friend pass away this week. It really made me realize how precious life is. I always stop to think about that, especially after my mom passed in 2005, but this week it was brought front and center again. Life is a fragile thing...


My friend David was a vibrant, hilarious, loving person and he will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was the life of the party...the guy you could always count on to have a big hug and a charming smile waiting for you. David was a bright and shining light that went out far too soon, and for far too painful a reason.


Without elabarating too much, just let me say that depression is a tough burden to bare and, even if you feel like you are all alone in this world, there are people that love you. I remind myself daily...nothing in life is as important and remembering that fact.


So, just remember to stop now and again and tell the people that you care about that you love and cherish them. Never let a moment pass by if there is something you need to say to someone, because you might not get the chance again. Take more notice of those around you. You never know who might need a friend to listen, or a shoulder to lean on; and if you need a shoulder, never hesitate to say so. Relish every moment you have with your family and friends because it is the memories you make now that will help you through tough times later on.