A Penny For My Thoughts

August 1st is my "half birthday." Now before you go assuming that I'm some sort of egomaniac, I consider it to be more of an observance than a celebratory holiday. However, life is short. If you want to throw a party at any given opportunity, I say go for it. I'm currently 25. I like even numbers; even though it's technically odd... you get the point. I'm not really looking forward to turning 26.

But when I woke up this morning, the first thought that came to mind was this saying/proverb/quote...

"Never resent growing older for many are denied the privilege."

When I got to work, one of our interns shared with me a news story that she heard on television about a little girl named Rachel Beckwith who was tragically killed. She had just celebrated her 9th birthday but instead of asking for presents, she attempted to raise $300 for a charity that supplies water to children living in countries where most don't live to see 5-years-old. I remember my 9th birthday vividly. It was one of my best. I got a dog that was my best friend for 15 years, a beautiful jewelery box that I still have in my bedroom today and a ton of CDs that are still in my collection. This little girl wanted to help others. It was such a noble thing to wish for yet she did not live to see her goal met. Following her untimely passing, thousands have sent money towards her fund for clean water. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. This little girl's death did not go in vain. Because of her passing, countless others will live to see a brighter tomorrow. 

What started as a little girl's hope to raise $300 has turned into an overwhelming display of the goodness in humans. At last count, the fund has reached nearly $800,000. If you have yet to donate to this worthwhile cause, please consider it! 

For more information on how you can help, please follow this link: http://mycharitywater.org/p/campaign?campaign_id=16396






Now Playing:  "Who You'd Be Today" by Kenny Chesney
*This song is very close to my heart.

Happy 25th Birthday to Me! :)

When your 25th birthday lands on a Tuesday in February with a massive winter storm sprawling the country, the best thing you can do is sit back and enjoy it at home. When I was a little girl, I had a few birthday bashes effected by the weather. By now, I'm used to it. I actually don't mind the winter. So, today's freezing rain is fine. I'm planning on celebrating this weekend with my close friends and ofcourse Super Bowl Sunday will be an added bonus! Hopefully the Steelers will win their 7th Lombardi trophy!

25 is kind of a monumental birthday and while I am so thrilled to kiss 24 goodbye, I am a bit apprehensive about growing a year older. I'm no longer in the 18-24 age bracket and I feel like an adult. I have so many dreams that I have yet to achieve and I'm hoping this birthday will signify the start of a new year to work towards reaching my goals! Thank you to anyone who has wished me a happy birthday! I always get scared that no one will remember and I'll feel unloved, lol. Thank you, Facebook for notifying everyone :)

Love,
Krista


Now Playing: "Growing Up Beside You" by Paolo Nutini

Nail Polish of the Moment: Quarter of a Cent-Cherry by OPI

Quarter of a Cent-Cherry by OPI
My 25th birthday is tomorrow & since I didn't want to spend it painting my nails, I gave myself a manicure this morning. I fittingly chose "Quarter of a Cent-Cherry" by OPI. It's a beautiful, deep, cherry red hue. It would also look great on Valentine's Day! I can't believe I'm going to be 25 tomorrow- scary! I'm starting to feel like an "adult". But I digress. This polish really impressed me. You can get away with one coat (great for on the go) but for a perfectly, opaque finish, I went with two. I definitely recommend this one! :)

Quarter of a Cent-Cherry by OPI


Now Playing: "The Funeral" by Band of Horses (One of my favorite songs of the past decade)

As If?!

As I was reading one of my favorite sites, DListed.com, I came across a post that mentioned actress Stacey Dash turned 45 today. This stopped me in my tacks. Stacey is best known for playing Dion in the 1995 movie, Clueless (and later, in the television series).


Clueless is one of my favorite movies of ALL time! The fact that Stacey Dash was playing a high schooler at 30ish should have garnered her an Oscar. She's 45 and looks unbelievably good. By the way, Cher AKA Alicia Silverstone is pregnant and Brittany Murphy had a tragic, untimely passing last year. I'll be 25 in twelve days. I now feel like time is slipping by. Pass the moisturizer!


All of these reflections on age made me miss my large and fabulous collection of fluffy pens (I was the envy of every fourth grade girl). I recently tried to find some online but I didn't come across any that weren't "toe up." To cheer me up, here is nice little montage of Dion's best Clueless moments. Enjoy! :)




Now Playing: "Kids In America" by The Muffs (Kim Wilde Cover)