Tuesday Song

I'm powering through the week and this has been on repeat. It makes me want to dance...in fact I did have a little solo dance break in my room the other day while getting ready.

Happy Tuesday!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Three More Days

This week of work is going to blow. We all have bad weeks so I am not going to go into too much detail but instead going to focus on getting through the next three days with a lot of coffee, little sleep and a couple minor melt downs.

In other news I have decided to focus on my creative side and spend more time with my photography and music. I just downloaded some great lessons for photography and I plan to become awesome at it. That's right...awesome. Oh and in case you were wondering what musical talent I have, I really don't have any but I have decided to learn to play the ukulele. Wish me luck!

Since it's Monday we all could use just an adorable picture to look at. Dottie Jane...doesn't stop smiling. Enjoy!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Eye Opening

I ventured to Target the other night in search of some holiday items and while there I decided to browse the clothes section to find a cute top for the upcoming holiday party. Being as it is the winter and my stomach may have expanded slightly after Thanksgiving I was trying to find something that wasn't too tight.

Well I was in luck! I found a cute top that seemed to give just the right amount of room around the stomach. I quickly glanced around to see if there where anymore tops like that in the area and saw a sign for maternity. I was shopping in the maternity section. Needless to say I think I need to lose weight.

Happy Wednesday!

Love, love, love
Bridge

If Only

My cousin KQ posted a video last night of a cover of one of my favorite Robyn songs. So today I am going to to pass on her music choice and keep spreading the Robyn love. If only I had these moves....and that awesome hairdo.

Happy Tuesday folks!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Prayers and Perspective

My cousin Tommy had brain surgery today. He was literally in surgery all day. Today was spent silently praying and thinking about Tommy.

It shouldn't take something like this to put things into perspective, to remind you about how precious life is and to open your eyes just a little wider but it always does.

Via.

Still sending love and prayers you way Tommy!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Back At It...

I took a nice long break from this blog and decided it was time to get at it again! Life has been happening very quickly these days so instead of recapping everything that happen in the past month I thought I would just start fresh with December.

Getting into the Christmas spirit I took my dad to a theater show Sunday night as a Christmas gift.  The Pig Pen Theater Co. put on a creative and heartwarming production of the "Old Man and The Old Moon" at the Writers Theater in Glencoe. This group of guys radiate talent and told a beautiful story.

I also recently saw these guys perform at Schubas and now their music has been added into the rotation the last couple weeks.

Enjoy the tune!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Abby Moments

So I sucked big time this month with my blog but since Abby is officially one month old I needed to capture and store some memories. These aren't the best shots but I am happy that we have something to remember the day by.

I promise I will do better next month.

This was the day Abby met her uncles and a whole bunch of other crazy relatives...

Looking fresh with her bow! 

Major side eye to Uncle Michael...yikes! 

Uncle Brendan. 

Aunt B and Uncle Brendan. 

Look closely, Abby is totally sticking her tongue out at her parents!

Four generations. 

Sixth great-grandchild. 

Snuggle bug! 

Love, love, love
Bridge

Abigail Ellen

My niece Abigail Ellen Watkins arrived September 27th. Arriving 3 weeks before her due date she is the tinniest peanut I have ever laid eyes on and is absolutely perfect in every way!  

Welcome to the world baby Abigail! You have already brought so much joy to so many peoples lives! We love you!

We are bestfriends. 

Love, love, love
Bridge

Trailers

I have not been fully digging the last couple September blog challenge topics so I took a little break from them. I do promise to start back up tomorrow. Today I am just going to list a couple movie trailers that I have been watching on repeat. Oscar buzz is happening so all the good movies are coming... get excited.

August Osage County

Inside Llewyn Davis

Love me some Coen Brothers

Love me some folk music

Parkland

Love, love, love

Bridge

ISFP...Oh Brother

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results.

I started reflecting on this topic with know that I don't 100% agree with personality test. Of course some of it is true but I also think a lot of our personalities can be situational. You can never really tell how you are going to react until you are actually experiencing something. However, as I continued to read about my own personality I realized how aligned I am with some of these finds. I also have started to realize some changes that I need to make in order to be happy person as an ISFP...Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving.

Here are some things that stood out to me about being a ISFP

Extremely Perceptive: I tend to have to know everything about someone or a situation to get a full understanding of a current situation. To me all the little details give me a better understand of who people are and why things are the way they are. Source found here.

Need space and time apart: As much as love being part of a big family, having different social outlets, and multiple acquaintances I also value my alone time. After a prolonged time in certain situations I need to step away and have some time to myself. To decompress, zone out, and think. People who really know me know that after many days together I shut down. I get quiet, overwhelmed and exhausted. All I need to recuperate is just a little alone time and then I am completely re-energized. Source found here.

Detailed Oriented: I think my family is going to be the most surprised to see this but I also think they have a boxed view of who I am am, like everyone does of their family members. When it comes to getting thing done, I get them done. I can remember all the pieces of the puzzle and make things come together. I pay attention to the little things and know how important all the details are when it comes to getting things complete. Source found here.

Take life seriously: While I do like to think that I have a lighthearted and carefree side to me, I also have strong beliefs and values that I stand by. I can over think things when it comes to my beliefs and values and I want to see the meaning behind so many things. Sometimes I take thinks too seriously and can get stuck in a thought process, however I am realizing it just who I am and needs to be balanced with the rest of my life. Source found here.

Luckily I don't take everything so seriously...

Love, love, love
Bridge

The Strangers...NEVER EVER AGAIN.

Friday, September 6: A story about a time you were very afraid.

I tend to get scared really really easily so instead of focusing on every time I think someone is in my apartment I will just tell you about the last scary movie I watched that still haunts me. Take this post as seriously as you want...but just know, this is extremely serious to me.

 Let me start by saying unless you enjoy scary movies, never ever ever watch The Strangers.

My friend Mike and I decided to watch The Strangers one summer home from college. I really don't like scary movies and I didn't know the impact this movie would have on me otherwise I would never have agreed to watch it. I should have know better when it starts by telling you that it based on a true story... Without spoiling the movie I will just tell you that 86 minutes later I was at the opposite end of the couch with my hands over my eyes, sweating and crying. Mike loved it.

I wish that was it but about a week later I was with my girlfriends and one of them had the brilliant idea to put it on. I literally threw a temper tantrum. I think I stomped my feet at one point and shouted "NO" like the mature 20 year old that I was. That night ended with me plugging my ears and I rocked on the couch till it was over.

This movie still haunts me. Sometimes when I am alone (I am alone a lot) my mind wanders to scenes from that movies and my heart starts instantly beating. It have to turn something on to distract me and start repeating "it was only a movie, it was only a movie" That was the last scary movie I ever saw.

I like to say I live my life with no regrets...but that is not true...I definitely regret seeing The Strangers.

Love, love, love
Bridge

GOT Advice

Thursday, September 5: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 

I sort of hate advice. I feel like everyone gives a whole lot of it and most of the time its not what you want to hear. Its probably a lot more important to just live life and figure it out as you go, but I definitely don't do that. Being as most people in my life don't hesitate to weigh in on your life its hard to choose just one piece of advice to reflect on. Instead I am going to pass on some wise words from George R. R. Martin...

“Bran thought about it. 'Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?'

'That is the only time a man can be brave,' his father told him.” 

I written a couple times about my struggle to be brave and this just really nails it. That and the fact that GOT is just awesome.

Be brave. Winter is coming.

Love, love, love
Bridge

One Major Road Trip

Wednesday, September 4: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? 



I know taking three months off sounds incredible to most people but for me it's incredibly overwhelming. I'm not someone who spends a lot of time committing to one thing. I don't have a huge hobby or a major life goal that I am trying to accomplish. So if I did have three months off I would take a giant break and just enjoy life. I would go on one major road trip across the US and try to just see it all. Each day would be for me and doing what I want to do. I would sleep in, eat whatever, drink a lot of beer and just enjoy having no plan. There are so many places that I would love to see in the US on this road trip from national parks, major cities, and coastal towns and I would love to do it on my terms. No rushing and no agenda just a long peaceful drive.

Via. 

Love, love, love
Bridge

Family Impact

The September blog challenge starts today and I am excited to get myself back into my version of writing and creating. We will see how it goes. Here are the topics of the challenge...

Tuesday, Sept. 3: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.

Wednesday, September 4: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? (bonus points for fun photos from Pinterest, but don't forget to cite the source!)

Thursday, September 5: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 

Friday, September 6: A story about a time you were very afraid.

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results. (at the end, find the detailed profile of your personality account - click "click to view" under "You" and "self awareness and personal growth." You can even google your type and find more info on it!)

Tuesday, September 10: Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn.

Wednesday, September 11: Share links to your favorite online shops, preferably with a few photos of your favorite items in each shop.

Thursday, September 12: Discuss ways that blogging or social media has changed you.

Friday, September 13: A self portrait

Monday, September 16: Write a public love letter to someone in your life. (It doesn't necessarily need to be romantic.)

Tuesday, September 17: A memory you would love to relive.

Wednesday, September 18: Only photos

Thursday, September 19: Creative writing day: write a (very short) fictional story that starts with this sentence: "To say I was dreading the dinner party would be the understatement of the century."

The story does not necessarily need to have a conclusion - you can leave your readers wishing for more!

Friday, September 20: React to this term: comfort. 

Monday, September 23: A "life lately" post. What you're up to, how you're feeling, how you're doing on your goals, etc. Bonus points for great photos!

Tuesday, September 24: Review a book, place, or product.

Wednesday, September 25: Write about a time you screwed up - a mistake you made. 

Thursday, September 26: Go to a coffee shop. Order a favorite drink. Write about what makes you happy and what makes you sad. Or write about anything you'd like! Bonus points for including a photo from the coffee shop. (I recommend downloadingOmmwriter and bringing headphones along!) *if you can't make it to a coffee shop, at least leave your usual space and write someplace new.

Friday, September 27: An anonymous letter to your Facebook friends. Be as snarky as you'd like. (but don't include people's real names.) 

Monday, September 30: Share a photo of something old. Maybe something that has personal history for you, that was passed down to you, and that has special meaning to you. Tell us about it and why it's special.

Here we Go!

Topic: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are. 

My parents encouraged us five kids to spend time together, to lean on each other, but to also value our differences. Not only did they teach us siblings to be a special unit but they also developed their own relationships with us. Mom mom has taught me the importance of having others to rely on, that its okay to demand things for yourself, and always wear matching socks because you never know when someone is going to ask you to take your shoes off. My Dad has taught me the value in being sensitive, to always follow through, and always be able to laugh at yourself because other people definitely will be at some point. Both my parents taught me to value friendships. They showed the fun in making friends at any life stage but continue to appreciate your oldest and dearest.  

I am also lucky to come from a family of great storytellers. Both my parents have taken the time to tell us about where they come from and who they are. I have been blessed with an incredible family filled with grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles who were always in my life telling stories of their own memories and experiences. While my other grandparents passed away before I was born my dad has told us stories of who they were, his childhood and how they play a role in our lives today. Looking at my life I realize that while so many aspects of my life were impact by places and moments, it is really people who make up who I am today.

Love, love, love

Bridge

Tuesday Song

I have been L O V I N G me some Beyonce lately. She has a tune for almost any mood I am in and for. This particular Beyonce number has been my jam lately. Enjoy! 

Love, love, love
Bridge

Silence

Lately I have been MIA and just enjoying summer in the city. I haven't had to many thoughts or plans but just been taking it day by day. Summer is wrapping up and I am looking forward some fall adventures. Including my next month of blog challenge! Because I don't find myself to be overly creative I enjoy getting some direction every once in awhile to bring on some motivation. Similar to my last blog challenge, once of favorite blogs came up with another month of daily topics. Here they are...

Tuesday, Sept. 3: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.

Wednesday, September 4: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? (bonus points for fun photos from Pinterest, but don't forget to cite the source!)

Thursday, September 5: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 

Friday, September 6: A story about a time you were very afraid.

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results. (at the end, find the detailed profile of your personality account - click "click to view" under "You" and "self awareness and personal growth." You can even google your type and find more info on it!)

Tuesday, September 10: Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn.

Wednesday, September 11: Share links to your favorite online shops, preferably with a few photos of your favorite items in each shop.

Thursday, September 12: Discuss ways that blogging or social media has changed you.

Friday, September 13: A self portrait

Monday, September 16: Write a public love letter to someone in your life. (It doesn't necessarily need to be romantic.)

Tuesday, September 17: A memory you would love to relive.

Wednesday, September 18: Only photos

Thursday, September 19: Creative writing day: write a (very short) fictional story that starts with this sentence: "To say I was dreading the dinner party would be the understatement of the century."

The story does not necessarily need to have a conclusion - you can leave your readers wishing for more!

Friday, September 20: React to this term: comfort. 

Monday, September 23: A "life lately" post. What you're up to, how you're feeling, how you're doing on your goals, etc. Bonus points for great photos!

Tuesday, September 24: Review a book, place, or product.

Wednesday, September 25: Write about a time you screwed up - a mistake you made. 

Thursday, September 26: Go to a coffee shop. Order a favorite drink. Write about what makes you happy and what makes you sad. Or write about anything you'd like! Bonus points for including a photo from the coffee shop. (I recommend downloadingOmmwriter and bringing headphones along!) *if you can't make it to a coffee shop, at least leave your usual space and write someplace new.

Friday, September 27: An anonymous letter to your Facebook friends. Be as snarky as you'd like. (but don't include people's real names.) 

Monday, September 30: Share a photo of something old. Maybe something that has personal history for you, that was passed down to you, and that has special meaning to you. Tell us about it and why it's special.

Happy Monday...just a few more days till a long weekend peeps!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Beach Moments + Tuesday Song

Last night a friend and  I saw "The Way Way Back." The movie takes place in a beach town and there was one line where one of the characters started talking about ghost crabbing, a activity that my family used to partake in on our own beach vacations. Growing up we had a good family friend who had a house in the Outerbanks and we went there every year for either spring break or summer vacation. It was one of those vacations where you woke up and put on your swimsuit and didn't take it off until you put your pj's back on. You spent all day by the water with no actual plans. You function on sandwiches, snacks and fruit with a whole lot of juice boxes (or booze if you were old enough). For every hour you spent active, swimming , bogey boarding and playing games; you spent just as much time lounging, laying on the beach, sitting on a deck  and dozing. The days were always long and you slept perfectly every night. And for the most part you were always happy.

 

There is something special about a beach vacation.

 

Sorry for the memories, sometimes a girl just gets deep. I also want to the note that I loved "The Way Way Back!" It was a light and heartfelt movie that I would definitely recommend watching.

 

I have been listening to these two a lot lately. I think she has a soothing voice.

 

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Baby Kicks

After a very fun Thursday night I spend the rest of my weekend just relaxing. I don't know if its my age or what but I have a really hard time rallying anymore. Tear. However, the state of my bank account made it an ideal weekend to relax and catch-up. I went home Saturday night and I have to say there is something so creepy about the suburbs. Of course it's a wonderful place for kids and what not but I need some city noises to truly feel at ease. 

My older sister came out to the suburbs on Sunday so it was nice to just have the three sisters hanging out. (As if we don't do that all the time) Baby Watkins was just as excited about it as we were because I saw him/her kick! The little foot or arm would just sort of pop up and flicker on my sister's belly just to let us know that he/she were there. I found it adorable and a little weird...

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Someone had a lot of anxiety this weekend...

Love, love, love

Bridge

Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit

July has ended and August is upon us! I really ended the month with a bang by having the worst allergic reaction I have ever had. So that was awesome. Did you guys know that I hate my body? 

Anyways.

I always love the beginning of a new month. I feel like its a good time to start over, makes some new goals, plan to accomplish some tasks. A fresh start! I have a couple of things on my own to do list for the month so I am looking forward to getting that started this weekend. 

 

I can't believe we only have one month of summer left! The last two months really flew by. There are so many fun things coming up I am sure August will go by in a flash as well. Lets hope I stick with some of those goals and still manage to live it up the last month of summer!

Via.

 

 

 

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Tuesday Song

I woke up feeling restless and bored with my routine. I think we all have days like that.

 

It's a Avett Brothers day.

 

Happy Tuesday!

 

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Golden Birthday

Friday I turned 26. It was my golden birthday so I decided to treat myself and take the day off. Woo woo! A nice relaxing day with my mom and sister was just what I needed, especially since we had quite the celebration that night. In my family we have a marathon of birthdays starting June 20th and ending with July 26th. My brother-in-law's birthday is the 24th and he turned the big 3-O this year so my sister threw him a pretty awesome surprise party Friday night! It was the perfect way to spend my birthday. Even though the celebration was for my brother-in-law I was still surrounded by all my friends and family and I got plenty of my own birthday wishes! My sister was even sweet enough to get me a gluten-free cupcake! I am one lucky lady.

Kirk and Mk

Haming it up. 

So far 26 is off to a good start. I decided that this is my year so deal with it.

Love, love, love

Bridge

Driver License Renewal Shenanigans

Since my license expires Friday I decided I could no longer put off the DMV trip. After much discussion around getting my license renewed and being assured by a number of people that it would be a fairly quick and painless process I decided to quickly dash over at lunch today. 

Remember how my life is a joke?

Chicago has this wonderful express DMV making it really easy for people to get their basic renewal, stickers or duplicates done fast. For a normal person you hand over your old license and they hand you your new one. I was only waiting in line for 20 minutes when they called my name and I quickly ran to the counter. After handing him my license I was told that not only would I have to take a vision test but also a written test which could not be done at that facility. My response "Are you F****ing me?" He told me that there is a chance that I could have been chosen at random or the I had too many violations in the past 8 years either way I had to go the dreaded DMV across the street. 

I don't think I need to really explain why I hate the DMV because I'm pretty sure everyone gets it. It's basically one of the sadder places to spend an afternoon. After getting my number I sat and waited. I tried to cram because I'm pretty sure I'm going to fail this test considering I NEVER drive. When I finally got called I made my way to the counter and ended up passing on my first try!!! The man behind me clapped! (He was waiting to take it for the second time)

Sadly, I did have to retake my picture. I did apply a lot of bronzer so I think I look decent.

Happy Hump Day! 

This would have been my Tuesday Song if I had gotten it together. Don't judge me...it rocks. 

Love, love, love

Bridge

The Prince is Born

The weather in Chicago has finally cooled down and it looks like we have a gorgeous week ahead of us. While this weekend was very low key it was nice to relax since the next couple weeks should be busy. We have some birthday celebrations coming up and some of my besties will be in town so laying low was probably a good idea.

This weekend I was able to cheer on some of my cousins who ran the Rock and Roll Chicago half marathon this Sunday! Woo woo go runners! Even though I dressed really athletically I assumed people didn't think I ran the race until I was out in the sun for one minute too long and started dripping sweat. It really made me feel like a million bucks when a runner came up to me and told me where I could get some snacks for after the race and I had to explain to her that I didn't run but just sweat. Oh life. 

In other news the new Prince was born today so that kept me pretty preoccupied through the day. 

The countdown is on peeps...5 days to soak up being 25. 

Happy Monday!

Love, love, love

Bridge

Sometimes You Need to Hold a Baby

Lately I have been feeling like I need to just hold a baby. You know when you just get a little overwhelmed and exhausted and you know that holding a baby will make you feel so much better. Maybe its just me but I find that holding a baby just helps to put things in perspective. No matter how crappy things get you can look at a baby and just know that things move on. Babies are a good reminder that life is fleeting and changing and that you should take it one day at a time but to also find something good in every day because the days always ends.   

My cousin Annie and her husband Matt welcomed their second daughter Dottie Jane Lunkes earlier this month and I was lucky enough to hang out with her and her big sister Audrey tonight. Just what I needed...some baby love. 

I am still working on getting a handle on my lens but I got okay shots tonight.

Dottie Jane aka snuggle bug 

Dottie is all about the snuggles. When she falls alseep in your arms she makes the softest coos and sometimes smiles and your heart melts. She is a beautiful baby and I could not be happier for Annie and Matt and their newest addition. 

While you gotta love a new baby snuggle its can be quite an adventure to spend some time with a busy 1 year old. Audrey Flo is still adjusting to her baby sister but has mastered the soft kiss on the forehead special for the baby that she likes to give everyone. She also doesn't sit still for 1 minute. Not one. Moms rock it. 

Audrey Flo...aka busy bee

Ginger Tails

My evening with the girls was just what I needed to give me some peace. 

 I hope everyone else had a good Thursday and found something comforting. 

Love, love, love
Bridge

Kids Get It

For such a modern country I feel like there are so many backwards people who live in it?!

Recently Cheerios debuted a commercial. A really really sweet commercial about a little girl who is looking out for her dads heart health.

 

Check it out.

 

Apparently the commercial received such aggressive and negative backlash for having a mixed raced family they pulled it from youtube.  

 

A company took the time to see how kids felt about the video.

Check it out.

 

The way those kids react just makes my heart smile a little bit. The fact that most of them didn't even notice the race of the family and that it just wasn't an issue when pointed out gives me hope.  

 

Just something to brighten your afternoon. Happy hump day everyone!

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Tuesday Song

I recently watched the movie 10 Years.  I actually enjoyed it because I love cheesy movies like that. It made me very nostalgic about the high school days and I couldn't help but imagine what my ten year reunion would be like. There was one particular scene that I melted a little bit at I have been loving the song.

 

Enjoy the cheese.

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Summer Hours

My company has summer hours. You can work from 8-5 Monday- Thursday and then you can leave at noon on Friday as long as work permits it. I secretly hate summer hours. I always feel this pressure to do it and it never really works the way I want it to. I rarely get to leave at noon so I just end up working way more hours. Most Fridays I am even more exhausted from having to get up earlier that I don't want to enjoy the half day. I know I sound like such a curmudgeon right now. Summer hours are pretty sweet when you have Friday plans or you are trying to leave early on a Friday and you don't have to take off any work. So its a nice option that my company offers. I appreciate the gesture. But sometimes a girl just wants to go to a spin class in the am and not have to rush to get to work on time. Okay who am I kidding, I just really don't want to get up any earlier to go to work. I know what you are thinking...total first world problems. But if I can;t complain about my luxurious world to the 15 people who read this than what's a girl to do?

In other news I joined the library this weekend! I ended up getting another piece of mail so I was able to prove that I was a Chicago resident. I am officially on the waiting list for the 5th Game of Thrones book. I sat on my deck this weekend and read the 4th book so I only have about 100 pages left. I also have massive massive sunburn. I almost cried this morning when I tried to get in the shower and the curtain touched my thigh. I am pretty crisp.

I hope every one's Monday goes quickly. 

It never stops being funny. 

Love, love, love

Bridge

My Library Dilemma

Apparently in Chicago you need to jump through a million hoops to join the library! I plan on finishing the 4th Game of Thrones this weekend so I need to get on that waiting list for the 5th one! I am going to attempt to get a library card this weekend and I am anxious about the process. Honestly the library is snobbish. You have to whisper while you are in there and they make it quite the process to rent a book. You have to show them a million forms of identification just in case you don't live in Illinois. What are they so afraid of? That someone from Indiana is going to rent a book. Like you aren't good enough for the library...psshh.  Get over yourself  library.

I think Amy Phoeler captured the Library perfectly.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS8r6zQs62I

 

 

 I am really looking forward to getting a card so I can just rent the sh** out of some books and show those snobs whats up. Fun reading lists for 20 somethings.

 

This

 

and

 

This.

Love, love, love
Bridge

Tuesday Song

Hey ho we made it to Tuesday in this epic long work week. Here's a jam to keep us going for the next couple days. 

Love, love, love
Bridge

Monday Grind

Nothing worse then a Monday after a 4 day weekend am I right?! After such a great weekend it's hard to be productive at all especially when its raining and humid. 

The weekend was filled with family time and catching up with an old friend. Plus I got to celebrate Bab's birthday! 

Unfortunately, I was shooting with a new lens this weekends and I wasn't happy with how any of my pictures turned out. But this one was pretty good!

I hope everyone had a happy and safe fourth!

Love, love, love

Bridge

Getting Old

I just realized that my license expires this month. I remember when I turned 21 and 2013 seemed so far away and that I would be so old when I had to get it renewed. Well the time has come and it has left me with an odd feeling in my stomach. I also have to go purchase a slip today  so basically I am feeling super old right now.

 

Whateves. I am sure 26 is a pretty sweet year. Plus the slip will allow me to wear so many things that are see through. Win and win.

 

Happy 4th everyone!

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Tuesday Song

Its basically Thursday! Woo woo! For my little brother's birthday I surprised him with the new Kayne West and J Cole Cd. Big win.

 

This is the song from the new Leo trailer which I can't wait for. Enjoy.

 

 

Love, love, love

Bridge

Brosnan Boys Birthdays

The Brosnan birthday extravaganza continues! This weekend we celebrated Brendan's 19th birthday and today is Tbones birthday! 

I could not ask for a better younger brother than I get in Brendino! He always knows how to make you laugh with his goofy grin and silly stories. He is one of the good fighters. Full of passion and not afraid to show it. Brendino is the best thing to happen to the Brosnan family and we definitely wouldn't be the unit we are without him.

Where or where would I be without Tbone! Us five kids lucked out with having the best Dad. Sorry guys it's true. Tbone has supported us and loved us through all of life's craziness. I know we haven't made it easy on him but he handled it like a champ! Thanks Dad for all the wisdom, kinds words and endless love you have given us.

First time the went 9 years earlier. 

I think they look better now! 

I am one lucky lady.

Love, love, love

Bridge

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What a Day!

It was a big day. Both DOMA was ruled unconstitutional and Prop 8 was dismissed! Like so many Americans I was thrilled to hear the news. Victories like this are definitely meant to be celebrated. I know some great people who deserve marriage equality and I am overjoyed to see our country moving in the right direction. Cheers to a historic day!

Brands celebrate! 

Awesome pics from today!

Love, love, love
Bridge

Tuesday Song + BLACKHAWK CHAMPS!!!

The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup last night!!!!

 

I definitely partied with the rest of the city and stayed up way to late celebrating the win! I have never seen Chicago like that.  Everywhere you went people were out shouting, clapping and highfiving strangers. We ventured down to Clark street where people piled into the street and jumped on cars! I am so happy I was downtown when they won but I know all my Chicagoians were celebrating no matter where they were! 

 

So in honor of the champs this will be on repeat all day.

TGIF

We made it to Friday and it's officially the first day of summer! Woo Woo!

 

I spent yesterday completly organizing my life for summer and it feels fantastic. I literally threw my winter jacket in the trash. It felt really great and motivating. Almost like I was saying F you to winter. It really was just broken so I need to get a new one anyways....

 

It's currently raining for the first official day of summer but I don't mind because I am hoping it cools of the temperature a little bit. I don't want it to be too toasty for my much needed reunion with the besties. We are celebrating GDQ 25th birthday!!! 

 

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

 

Love, love, love
Bridge