Pure...

I sometimes forget my own advice...to look for the beautiful, the wonderful, the serene moments in every day. The times when I need to look for these tiny bits of peace are often the times it is most difficult to find them. To be able to see a moment for what it really is...that is priceless to me. Each time I find myself seeing beauty in a grossly messed up world...it makes me happy, but at the same time it makes me sad to know I have missed many beautiful moments because I had my blinders on, my mind filled with worries and regrets, consumed by the small stuff I should learn to let go of. It is a remarkably amazing place we are blessed to live in :)

See the beauty...

Xxx,
Cola

Ps... The awesomeness of a hammock can never be overrated...

Perfect Day...

Julie's Place for breakfast... then lounging around in a king size bed all day...before going to work Jorge's (no relation to my new piggy bank from Puerto Rico...also named Jorge...seen below :) going away party at Fat Sandwich at Hilaman. Saturday, I love you!! Ouzts' Too tomorrow for Swingin' Harpoon with Cookie!!



Xxx,
Cola

I'm so excited...

I've passed a lot of the milestones that make me a real "grownup."
Graduating college...check
Paying rent and utilities...check
Working my butt off...check

But today is one of my favorites :)
I got a brand new washer and dryer!!!! And I'm just bursting at the seams with joy!!!
Clean clothes?!?! What?!?! Whenever I want?!?! Double what?!?!?

I guess I'm still on the outskirts of real "grownuphood" though because mommy and daddy bought them for me... Haha!

Check it out!!!

Xxx,
Cola!

Beach time...

These are my pics from Daytona :) we had a great time!! I needed a little getaway and it was perfect...and I'm getting a washer and dryer today!! I never thought I would be so excited for appliances...ahhh such is growing up! Thanks mom and dad!

I could use somebody...

To make this cover band stop playing Kings of Leon :) but other than that I am loving Daytona!!
Be back tomorrow...
Xxx,
Cola

Daisy Do...

I needed to come up with some cheap/free center pieces for our tables in the banquet room at work...and I think I've found my solution :) I have tons of clear glass bottles and vases...those plus a bouquet of fresh flowers, some little tea lights and the occasional wine bottle...and I've done it! I can't wait to actually dress up the room for an event and take some pictures! I love it when the creativity seems to come shooting out of your finger tips. There really isn't much like it in this world that I could compare the feeling to...it's like the stars align to help you with your art. Incredible.

Xxx,

Cola

Listening to Cee Lo, No One's Gonna Love you 

Perfect part of a perfect day...

Lights...

These pictures are a little darker than I would like, but these lanterns were hanging under the pavilion at Shell Point the other night and they looked too cool :)
I have fallen head over heels in love with my Iphone 4 camera, it takes some awesome pictures and I am way too lazy to carry around my nice camera (so what...and the battery is never charged...it's not my fault I swear)

I hope you'e enjoying all of the photography, cause I'm loving it!

Xxx,
Cola