The beginning

I know, I know... I said I was getting started, and then nothing....

But I promise its not because I didn't want to start, its only because I couldn't decide where to begin, and after a convo with one of my wise-beyond-her-years friends who told me to "start today... start where you are today" I just decided to just sit down and start writing.

So here is where I am today.... it's Monday afternoon... my mind is anywhere but work and all I can think about is how many hours until I can go to sleep and how many days until the three day weekend that awaits me upon Friday.... answers respectively are about 6 and 4.  Better than where I started when I got up this morning!  I am still recovering from a wonderful weekend in Louisville and Cincy where I got some much needed time in with my best friends and we managed to throw our Pretty Amy a HUGE SURPRISE 30th birthday party.  I am not sure how you people do it, but when my friends decide to throw a party no detail is spared.... the hardest part was really keeping everything a secret.... a feat I had no idea any of us were truly capable of, but someone how we all managed to get there on time and pull it off, and some of us even managed to throw in a little day drinking at the pool party our hotel was having..... swing dancers included.  Another story for another day!  You know its a good weekend when you are unpacking to find spare glow sticks and cheap sunglasses amongst all your clothes.  I am the absolute worst at saying goodbye to all my friends after such events as these.... luckily yesterday wasn't so bad, seeing that in just 11 short days one of the 8, and youngest of the crew, Julie (JKR, for a little while longer) ties the knot in Chicago so we can all be reunited once again.

So that is where I am today.  I hope your weekends were filled with fabulous friends, maybe a few dranks, and a whole lotta fun.... and I really hope your Monday hasn't been too mean to you!

Will write.... again soon.... maybe tomorrow! ;)

xoxo,
Kate

and so we meet again.....

Winston Churchill once said, "If you are going thru hell...keep going."  The past year of my life has been nothing short of this statement, but I have found Mr. Churchill to be correct, in order to survive one must keep going...


Helloooooo old friends, I am back.  After a very, very long hiatus from the writing world, I have found my voice again.  My story may not be spectacular, but it is my story and I promise it's not boring.  Seeing that my blog has had somewhat of a makeover, let's start with my new title... Yes, I do love and I mean love the movie Steel Magnolias, but that however, is not where this fabulous title came from and one must give credit, where credit is due.  If you know me, you know that the past five years and especially this last has been no picnic... we will get to all that shortly, but during a conversation with one of my dear friends, Maureen, discussing events that have occurred she stated that I am indeed a Steel Magnolia... for those of you who do not know what a Steel Magnolia is, here is one of the many definitions that I have found, "steel magnolias are known for their beauty, grace and charm as well as their resourcefulness and inner strength."  There are many many definitions, some longer than others and after reading them, I can say that this compliment was one of the best I have ever received and I am honored to know that she thought of me in such a way.  

So it is with no further ado that I give you my new and slightly improved blog.....I can't always promise to be charming, and my grace may be lacking at times, but when I am needed I will always be there and although even I am not aware of its power at times, my strength shall only grow stronger.  

So here we are yet again.... a little aged, a little bit more worn, perhaps just a tad bit more wise, and a whole lot more fun.... so sit back and enjoy the show!!
KWS