Never Ever

I tried long and hard to make things work. It was worth my time because it is what my heart really wanted. I've learned you can never convince someone that love is more important than what is most important to that person. Sometimes love doesn't conquer all. I've never been broken, no matter how close I've come to the edge. My love will never leave, and he will always have a piece, but I must not wait any longer.

I will believe that intentions were always good. That ways were lost. That paths can always cross at a better time; this I will not always rely on. My heart has been shattered before, I can pick up the pieces once again. No matter how many times it breaks it will always be good. No one can shake the woman I have become. The woman who deserves more.

Vegas!!!!

I had the best time ever in Vegas!!! I know this is a spot I will go back to often. The sun was hot, the walks were long, and the time difference was hard to adjust to. However the pool was cool, the mojitos were cool, the strip was a blast, the shows were hilarious, and the clubs were really fun!

Our Hotel

Elise and I were the only two to make it out the first night. We got in on Thursday night and walked around for hours. We were exhausted but we couldn't pass up going out the first night.

Friday we did some souvenier shopping and went to the pool during the day and went to dinner, a male review and a really nice club. This was also the only night that all four of us went out.

Saturday we walked around a bit in the morning to get some food and then ended up at the pool for a few hours. The pool was so much fun! As soon as we got there the DJ was looking for 2 judges of a cupid shuffle contest. Elise and I volunteered and won a free bucket of beer. We had a blast at the pool. After the pool we got cleaned up and went to dinner. We went to a restaurant at our hotel and it was amazing! The best steak I've ever had. Then we headed to Fremont St. or Old Vegas, where Vegas started. I LOVED it there. They had live bands, a parade, fireworks and a light show.

After old Vegas Lisa Elise and I went to club Tao which was really nice.


Sunday we had a Stripper 101 class scheduled. It was so much fun. We got a free drink, free t-shirt and a stripper license. It was hilarious trying to swing around on a pole, especially when you have no upper body strength! Each of us had tank tops made with a stripper name on it.
Me- Chocolate Swirl
Jenna- Vanilla Latte
Elise- Shortastic
Lisa- Debbie Downer

After Stripper 101 we were on a mission to find a buffet that had warm crab legs. We found one at the Rio called Carnival buffet. It was huge! I'm not a fan of seafood so I had a ton of different foods. The rest of the girls had 24,059,485lbs of crab legs.

Afterwards Lisa and Elise went to club Pure while Jenna and I walked the strip. We had been there for 3 days and hadn't seen the MGM, New York, or Circus Circus. Of course there was a lot more we didnt see but we hadn't gone down to that side of the strip. We bought 40's and did some site seeing.

We had the greatest time! Can't wait to go back!

Graduation Day

Yesterday I attended my little sister's graduation party. 10 years ago I was celebrating mine. Where does time go? Seriously.

My sister and I are about 9 years apart. 10 years ago she was more of a nuisence than a friend. I've always loved her, she's my sister, but like a lot of times younger siblings "get on our nerves" or "don't respect our privacy." In the last 3 or 4 years somehow she became pretty much the most important person in my life. Her 3 best friends have also grown close to my heart and I couldnt express how proud of them I am. They've been best friends all 4 years and seem to do everything together. I had sleepover's at my house as often as possible. They've been the best kids too. They're not your typical high school kids, getting into trouble, materialistic, etc. They all graduated with honors and are all off to college next year. They call themsevles the Fab 4 and even though the Fab 4 will be going their seperate ways after this summer, I know they will remain great friends. Maybe in the coming years they won't be too cool to have sleepovers still :o)

There is something amazing about watching high school kids start their journey into the "real world." So weird to think about how I used to think people were crazy for going on and on about "you can do anything" "live your dreams" etc. Of course 10 years later I truly believe these statements. I hope these 4 beautiful women really do chase their dreams and I will be sure to encourage them along the way.

Congrats girls! You deserve the best of everything this "real world" as to offer.

The Fab 4 -Kari, Erica, Michelle, Deemi

My cousin Lyndsey, sister Michelle, and I

Michelle :o)