Daughter to Daughter

When I was a young girl I remember playing make believe in my room for hours.  I would run errands in my mini-van bed holding a cigarette in my first two fingers and steering the imaginary wheel with the rest.  I would change my panda's diapers while skillfully holding an air cigarette to not burn the "baby".  Now I have never seen my mom smoke a cigarette in her life, but I did see her friend Pam do it all the time.  When you're little the only way to see how to act as an adult are by the people around you.  Thankfully, I have never smoked a cigarette in my life and I believe that comes down to my Mom.  Even though we never had a "talk" to not smoke, by seeing her life as my prime example it never seemed to fit in to my future.

Now expecting a child in a few months, I can't help to think about what I would be instilling on my girl without even knowing.  What are some of my habits that I might not be aware of telling her what's important in life.  I want my daughter to see me helping friends when they need a hand, not just when they're throwing a party.  I don't want her to see a cell phone glued to my hand, but my ear glued to others in front of me.  I want her to help others in need, and not spend our money in malls on ourselves.  I want her to see me get ready in the morning, without hours in front of a mirror.

I remember being little like it was yesterday.  I had the most amazing mom that I would compare to any living angel.  I definitely won't be comparable to her, but I'm hoping what she instilled in me is exactly what my daughter needs to see for her to become the woman she's suppose to be.  I can only pray and be intentional with my parenting everyday I'm granted.

No pressure.  ;)

FAVORITE DAILY THINGS

It's always awesome when you find things that can just brighten your day.  Don't get me wrong - I think we only need about 10% of the things we own; but it's fun finding new things that help you daily.

Here's what I've been sharing with my friends:

I use to have a dry scalp, especially in my front hair line when I blow-dried my hair.  I tried dozens of shampoos and never found one that helped ...until I tried Oribe.  I've been using their shampoo and conditioners for over a year now and I've never had the issue come up again.  I was reminded of this when my friend brought up the same problem.  I let her try some of the shampoo and it fixed the issue for her too!  

Now it's pretty dang pricey BUT the bottle lasts for a long time and you won't have to wonder if you're flaking all over the place again.  I've found the best selection to be at Blanc Salon in Uptown Dallas.  Neiman's can't even compare to their selection.

This little bad boy is a bad ass.  It's made by OXO and it has really durable nylon bristles.  I get weirded out by cleaning brushes, specifically for dishes.  I never think they're clean again after the first use.  I'm not scared to clean anything with this guy.  The bristles are almost clear so you can easily see if it was dirty.  I found him at Sur la Table and even bought another one for Costa Rica.   

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you know that I just did the 24 Day Challenge through Advocare.  I'm obsessed with the new amount of energy I have and how it helped me with my addiction to coffee and candy.  I've been helping my friends out with their Challenges now.  You can find everything you need on my Distributor page if you're interested - click here.  This sounds corny - but it's a real life changer!

I've also been looking into floor steamers.  Does anyone have one?  Our large concrete floors are killer to mop, but the Shark Steamers look like they would get dirty so fast.  There again is my weird mental problem with dirty cleaning tools.  Ha  

Does anyone have any suggestions on this?

Love, Sarah

Fighting Darkness

Three weeks ago I told my friend that there are ups and downs in life and at this moment I am having the time of my life and I couldn't be happier.  Fast forward to right now (20 days later) and I was just standing in a parking lot hugging both my parents and telling them that this might be the most challenging season of our lives yet.  If we stick together and lean on Him we'll get through this.  

The saying when it rains it pours came to my mind yesterday and today I heard a song about every storm cloud runs out of rain.  Instead of looking down during the darkness, I'm going to keep looking up so I'll be able to see the light when it comes.  

I wanted to share this for myself and to let you know that if you're having a hard time right now don't think you're unlucky - think about how strong you can become.  

Love, Sarah

Shadow's Story

Friday Shadow and Sergeant were in their kennels for most the day.  When we got home from the Mavs game we even ran Shadow on the treadmill for a couple of minutes to get some of his pent up energy out.  Paul then took the dogs out to go potty in our back alley in Deep Ellum.  Shadow saw a guy on a bike and chased after him.  Paul immediately called me while yelling for Shadow to come back and I ran outside.  That's when I found Sergeant alone in the alley and Paul and Shadow no where to be found.  

Randomly our friend Dave was near by and heard Paul's shouting.  He pulled up in his car and Sergeant and I jumped in and went looking for Paul and Shadow.  We found Paul near the highway to South Dallas still yelling for Shadow.  Dave and I immediately drove around looking for Shadow.  We came across a guy on a bike and we asked him about Shadow and it was him.  He said that Shadow left him alone after he turned the corner but didn't see what direction he went.

We then decided to split up.  Paul jumped on his scooter, I got on my bike, and Dave stayed near the house and back alley incase he came home.  I even took Sergeant with me that night also to see if he smelt Shadow and so I could think more like a dog with him leading the way.  After hours of searching every street in every direction for a huge circumference we knew he was now considered missing.  

Dave suggested posting on Craigslist and so I did under lost and found and under pets.  The next morning I posted in several different forums and through a suggestion Lost Dogs of Texas.  Lost Dogs of Texas then created a flier for me for free and we posted and handed them out in Deep Ellum.  I also went up to the Dallas Animal Services (which was an amazing facility and I'm so grateful for their encouragement and dedication to finding dogs their home again) and SPCA.  The word spread quickly due to caring friends on Facebook.  Shadow's picture on Lost Dogs of Texas got shared over 300 times.  

We had several dear friends come over and search with us and Jamie held down the fort and helped us stay organized.  Paul then hired Bonnie Hale a Lost Pet Specialist, who came out with her search dog and went on the hunt with Paul to find Shadow or at least know the direction he went.  While they were doing that Nicole, Jamie and I made huge colorful signs and started posting them in the main intersections of Deep Ellum.  

Here's where it get's interesting...  As we were hanging a sign at Elm and Malcom X these birds were right next to us in a bush, chirping so loud.  I joked that they were telling me they know where Shadow was.  I then decided to check my email on my phone.  At that moment (I checked the posted time) I received an email from a Trish responding to my Craigslist post and it reads:

A lady came into the Petco at Prestonwood today.  Had found a dog matching the description of yours. The manager said he'd try to find a home for him.  You might check to see if it's your dog.  Good luck from a fellow dog lover!

I immediately called the Petco and asked to talk to the Manager.  Sure enough through describing Shadow to a "T" it was confirmed that it was Shadow.  I told them I was on the way and they called the lady who had Shadow to meet me up there.  I completely lost it and broke down and went with Jamie and Nicole to get my baby.

When we got there we had a million questions on how Shadow ended up in Plano.  The lady told us that she found him in their neighborhood dog park early in the morning with a blanket and a dog bowl full of food.  She had a neighbor who was a vet check him out because the paws of his feet were completely raw.  They then took him up to Petco and they weren't able to read Shadow's international microchip that Katy Trail Animal Hospital had placed in him and were going to wait until Monday to try another vet to see if they could read it.

Now here's where it get's even crazier.  I emailed Trish back to thank her for being proactive in searching the internet for lost pet reports and contacting me.  Without her who knows when or even if we would have ever found Shadow if they immediately found another home for him.  Here's her response:

Sarah, thank you for the beautiful email -- just knowing you have your dog back is reward enough for me!  A friend of mine was at Petco and texted me about the person in front of her with your dog.  She knows how upset I get thinking of lost dogs.  I have 10 dogs -- somehow they find me...  I've found so many in my life -- some I am able to find the owners, but most of the time I'm not.  (I guess they are dumped).

As soon as she texted me I did a Google search and found your Craigslist ad.  I'm so happy that you have your baby back.  I know that if I lost any of mine, I would spend the rest of my life searching for them.  Dogs truly are one of God's greatest blessings.

Thank you for letting me know about your reunion!  

Trish 

Can you believe she wasn't even the one that overheard the conversation?!  I absolutely believe she's my Angel.  The answer to my tearful prayers.  Who knows how Shadow ended up in Plano.  At first I was upset that someone would take a dog so far away from where they found him, but maybe it was all meant for this women to receive a text from a friend that overheard a conversation about my boy.

We're so grateful to have our baby back home.  Paul looked at me and said could you imagine if this was a child.  Paul was a steady rock that never gave up and did everything in his power to get this boy home.  We're so touched by the love and support we've received from you.  Our friends and even strangers that took this to their heart and spread the word and helped in every way they could.  

Love, Sarah

...I will be sharing tips that we received on what to do if you lost or found a pet soon.  It's so important to move quickly and purposefully.  It doesn't help having an angel named Trish either.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO PAUL

I'm a horrible gift giver to my poor sweet husband.  I usually give him small practical gifts and never anything large and surprising.  So this Christmas I got him something that I know he'll be so excited about.  He hinted about this particular watch months ago and I just acted like I forgot all about it. Well tonight he gets to open it.  

I have not even one Christmas decoration up in the house - so since I couldn't put it under the tree I made a wintery scenery around the present to make it seem more festive.  

Did you decorate your house this year?  

Love, Sarah

LATE NIGHT KALE CHIPS

I've been making these kale chips every night during our TV time.  They're so good and salty and they crisp up and crumble in your mouth like air - click here for the recipe.  

I found it on a blog called Eat Yourself Skinny, which I found through my friend Casey's blog.   I have since tried several of Kelly's other recipes listed and they have all been really good.

Do you have late night snack cravings?

Love, Sarah

COFFEE DATE WITH YOU...

My Friend Casey Wiegand has done this cute post of where she has coffee dates with her readers on her blog.  I have always wanted to do it with you and since today is so beautiful, I thought why not today?!

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First, you would probably call me to say that you're lost in Deep Ellum and can't find my house.  I would then reassure you that you're in the right place and tell you that I will prove it by opening my door and standing outside for you to u-turn and come back around.

You'll pop out of your car and laugh apologizing that you thought only warehouses were on this street and I'll hug you and say everyone does it.

When you come inside I'll immediately apologize for my two huge dogs smelling your crotch (they're so rude) and I'll hurry them to the garage and put them in their kennel/play pens.  

When I get back to you, you'll be checking out Paul's office and say I didn't know anything like this was down here.  I'll tell you all about the remodel and how Paul's lived here for 20 years now and how it was an engine repair warehouse back in the day.  

When we walk into the main house I'll repeatedly ask for your forgiveness for the mess and lack of furniture since we've given everything away getting prepared for construction.  Paul got antsy and cleared almost everything out of the living room area.  

After I give you a full tour we'll head up on the roof to enjoy the view and our Starbucks Pike Place Keurig coffee with a splash of milk.

We would start with some small talk and probably end with a business we would create together.  I would tell you how my friend Jennifer and I came up with an online pet prostitute website where you can order female dogs for your horny male dogs.  Yes, I know... random and totally disturbing, but would be so helpful (remember I have rude dogs and they hump each other all day). We would come up with cute sassy names for the girls and have pretty pictures of them for hire.  We would laugh for awhile and then move along.

I would then tell you about some of the work ventures I'm currently in... like shooting for a huge Dallas shopping center and family portaits and a new furniture restoration business with my friend Lesli called Two Arrows.  Oh and a new blog called Dallas Behind the Scenes.

I would ask about your passions and if you're able to fulfill them.  One of my greatest loves is to help people find the courage to go after what they want.  

When we come back down into the house we would probably play a few games in the game room like foosball, pinball, arcade games and I'll turn on the new hydraulic moving chair action game.  You'll get a little freaked out when it starts moving and shaking you around but will have fun winning the battle.

My cat Scooter-pie would introduce himself by demanding our attention and wanting to get petted and Lizzie-may would be watching us from the rafters.

Paul would come home by now and you would need to run off to finish some errands.

We would give each other a big hug and say let's do this again real soon.

Love, Sarah 

WHO I AM

It's funny, at lunch yesterday someone was describing me to someone I didn't know.  He was saying how I have a home in Costa Rica, a wonderful husband, an adopted tiger, and how I'm living the life.  I was thinking in my head, who is he talking about?  I honestly hope I don't come off as someone having this perfect life.  I do however think I'm in a really great and smooth time in my life, but that could go away in a flash.  I have also been through some tough times and never take for granted what I currently have.  

If you've followed this blog for awhile you know my story through a verbally abusive first marriage (click here for story), I moved back in with my parents and worked three jobs, I went through an accident that damaged my spine and have been through a struggling three years healing it, and finding my spot in my career.

All of those things seem like a piece of cake to fight for my happiness.  I think happiness is all in your perspective.  I enjoy tough times.  It's kind of ridiculous whenever I'm in pain or going through something challenging I never pray for God to fix it.  I ask him to help me endure it.  I don't want to loose a second of what I'm suppose to go through.  It all makes us who we are suppose to be.    

So for now, I will keep soaking up this amazing time I have been granted.  I will continue to push and challenge myself on where I can go.  It helps to have like minded friends.  There's nothing better to be surrounded by inspiration and goodness.

Hope that whatever time you're currently in you see the beauty in it.

Love, Sarah

My +16 Hours New Orleans to Dallas Story

Have you ever had a day that everything you touched went wrong?  That was me today.

I had an amazing time in New Orleans with some dear friends but trying to leave was a different story.

5:00 am - Left for the airport after three hours of sleep

5:30 am - checked in to be on stand-by for the 7:25 am flight

7:20 am - was allotted a ticket and boarded the plane

7:21 am - they took my bag to check it in so we could quickly fly out

7:22 am - texting Paul and my friends that I made it on - woohoo!

7:23 am - as I was buckling my seat belt I heard my name being called over the loud speaker that I must exit the plane.  They mistakenly let someone through without scanning his ticket so there wasn't room for me since another passenger had just shown up for the flight

7:25 am - an employee telling me that my bag is already on the plane and I can get it whenever I reach Dallas

8:45 am - didn't make it on the second flight

8:50 am - blisters really wearing in from my "nice" stand-by attire 

 ...and dang it, my flip flops are in my checked bag

9:30 am - didn't make it on the third flight

9:35 am - called to hitch a car ride from New Orleans to Shreveport with my friends 

(thinking... one step closer to Dallas)

10:00 am - got up to meet them outside

10:05 am - realized I left my camera on the seat next to me in the airport

10:06 am - was not allowed back in the airport without going back through the security line

10:07 am - yelling for help for someone to go grab my bag before it was a goner 

10:08 am - tearfully begging someone to just find it for me

10:09 am - making some extremely awful ugly cry faces while waiting for my camera

10:15 am - sobbing thank you and hanging on tightly to my bag as I go out to meet Amanda and Justin

3:30 pm - realized I was missing the Cowboys game that we had suite tickets to from Paul's client.  Don't worry - Paul sent me some pictures of how fun it was (until they lost)

4:30 pm - Justin spotted a crocodile on the side of the road and we looped around to snag a picture :)

5:15 pm - got a car rental in Shreveport and said bye to Amanda and Justin

5:46 pm - returned the rental with a flat tire as I was trying to get back to the highway

5:50 pm - back on the road with a new rental

9:11 pm - returned my rental at the Dallas Love Field Airport

9:35 pm - found my bag in lost luggage 

10:10 pm - came home to some sweet furry babies and a handsome hubby!

I honestly feel silly that I'm complaining but a lot of good happened today as well.  I spent more time with my friends, saw a beautiful sunset, and any time you go through something challenging in your day - it immediately makes you grateful for the smoother days.

Hope your day was a blessing and send your prayers to everyone stuck without flights home in the Northeast due to the hurricane.

Love, Sarah

Gun Protection

This morning I heard this story about the 12-year-old Oklahoma girl that shot an intruder that broke into her home while she was there alone.  The intruder even had an abduction on his record and was opening the closet the girl was hiding in when she shot him.  It gives me chills to think of what could have happened and the protection that gun gave that little girl.  

I'm currently getting my CHL this weekend.  We have guns in our home and I thought it would only be responsible to learn the laws, be prepared, and learn to shoot them all properly without hesitation.  I believe ignorance is not bliss and we definitely don't live with a false sense of security living in downtown.  We have had several occurrences that I don't believe needed a deadly way to stop the intruder but "to have it and not need it, than need and not have it" is always something that comes to my mind.

Going through the CHL course has taught me several important facts:

-You can never retract a bullet.

-It only takes a fraction of a second to put your finger on the trigger, so always have your finger off the trigger until ready to pull.

-Always treat every gun as loaded, even when not.

-If you have to shoot someone with deadly force - aim for the center of their chest to avoid most organs and it's the strongest part of their body to withstand a bullet.  The goal is to stop and not kill.

I pray to the Lord I will never have to use my gun - but think of the little 12-year-old girl that has the ability to have a childhood because of their household protection.

Please educate yourself and others around firearms.

Love, Sarah

Paul's Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the best husband in the whole wide world!

Last night after my high school reunion, I had a helium tank and streamers hidden at my house waiting for me to decorate while he took the dogs out.  I set everything up and he was so surprised when he opened our bedroom door to find it birthday'ed out at two in the morning.

...only problem is in the middle of the night a balloon got sucked up in the fan and blew fan dust all over us while we were sleeping.  Pretty dang gross, but that's how most by surprises go.

Back to Paul.  This shy, intelligent, big hearted, one of a kind guy doesn't have a Facebook (that he uses) so PLEASE give him a big shout out today!  

Love, Sarah

Gone Girl

I rarely get on the bandwagon with books.  I've never read a Twilight, Harry Potter, or any Shade of Gray that's out there.  Most the books I read are completely random that I find just searching bookstores.  For some reason I wanted to give Gone Girl a try (click here for a detailed description of the book).  

Now, I loathe surprises.  If you give me any kind of hint that there's going to be a surprise coming up, I'll do everything in my power to figure it out.  This book got me in the gut turn after turn.  You could imagine my restraint I possessed to not read the last chapter to solve the mystery.  I gasped out loud, shrieked, and called some people cray-cray throughout the story.  It was like a Kardashian episode; you know it's fake, but too entertaining not to watch.

Have you read Gone Girl yet?

Love, Sarah

Candy Store

This sweet man knows that I hold no value on jewelry, but if you have to get me a gift, Competitve Camera is my candy store. 

Paul has also hooked me up with a job for his company.  I will be taking all his interior shots of his work for magazines!  How exciting is that?!

I added a few necessaries and this little bad boy to my camera family...

It's just like the one I already use 90% of the time but is upgraded with better glass.  I also added a clear glass UV filter for mostly protection.  Good thing since the next day it fell of our friends counter in my case and it shattered the filter to pieces!!!  Thankfully it didn't damage lens!  Whew  ...I almost cried just the thought of it happening.  

Ohh and please cross your fingers for me...  I'm doing my first "artistic" shoot on Thursday.  It's going to be deadly.  I'll tell you all about it on Friday! 

Hope your week is going swell!

Love, Sarah

   

Reunion

In less than two weeks is my 10 year high school reunion.  The last time we were all together in one place was our high school graduation.  

Since then some of us have...

moved

went to college

gotten married (twice)

been fired

traveled

made new friends

had children

been in love

changed

But the one thing that we all have in common is our alma mater.  The place that we learned, partied, cried, and laughed.  The place where we all are connected to no matter where we are or what we've been through since.  

We've lost a few friends since.  For some reason in the back of my mind I feel like I'm going to be able to hug them there.  It hurts to know that premonition won't happen, but the people I do hug will know exactly who we're missing.

I honestly thought I would care more about what kind of shape I am in or what I'm going to wear.  Honestly, I don't give a shit.  I just want to be surrounded by a room full of friends for a night full of memories.

Love, Sarah

MY LIFE CHANGING NEWS

I love to take pictures.  

It doesn't matter if it's a bug, a plate of food, or a smile.  It makes me happy.

In life you have to take chances to fulfill your passions, no matter the size and I'm doing just that.  I'm striving for my dream to take pictures as my career full-time.  I don't know where I'm going to end up, but I'm elated to start my path.

Will you be part of my beginning?  I would be ecstatic to shoot you, your family, or even a pesky bug in your house.  You name it, I want to shoot it.

To kick this off, I want to have a giveaway!  

One free photo session, which includes:

- 2 hour shoot in the DFW area

- Planning session, including wardrobe/location details

- 15 edited pictures

- All digital pictures for your own use

$200 value

TO ENTER: please follow my blog on either Google or Facebook and leave a comment with your name and email address and the city of where you live.

    I also want to give all my Kittens and Pitbulls Followers a $50 discount on any service booked in 2012.

Thank you to everyone that supports me in this decision and has given me the confidence to make this step.  And a huge shout-out to my husband that always gives me the courage to chase my dreams.

Love, Sarah

TV LOVE II

Last year I did this list of my favorite shows at the time.  I still watch most of those but there are two new ones that just got added to our rotation and two that keep us coming back for more...  

We watched two episode a night to catch up to the current season of Hell on Wheels.  It's based around the time after the Civil War and America started building the railroad across the country through American Indian territory.  Mr. Bohannon is a man of little words, but gets you in the gut with his quick wittiness and is a total bad ass.

Two of my friends were talking about Downton Abbey months ago to me and I wrote it off.  I figured I had enough shows to keep up with.  But we decided to download it onto our iPad for Costa Rica to try it out and I've fallen in love.  I never really talk to the tv when I watch something, but this show has me making all kinds of accusations and gasps directly to their face during each episode.  Might possibly be my favorite show. 

And a bonus is that it wants me to keep my house in tip-top shape after watching them clean.

Breaking Bad.  No explanation. 

Eastbound & Down is a little hard to admit.  Even worse is that we quote the show for days after each episode.  Warning:  Don't watch in front of sensitive ears.

Are any of these shows on your top list?

Love, Sarah

Anniversary

Yesterday was our three year anniversary.  We've kept the tradition of going back to the Dallas World Aquarium for lunch and think back on our magical day.

Paul planned our whole wedding, even down to picking out the venue and flowers.  I was happy just to get married in his living room.  We asked his Dad to marry us and I ordered a $300 dress from online.  It was so special with just our closest friends and family.  

Here's some pictures from our day.

 I think we both cried our way through the ceremony.  

 I'm so lucky to go through life with Paul by my side. 

Love, Sarah

Waiting to Speak

A friend and I went to Celebrity Bakery for lunch yesterday.  We had an interesting conversation starting with picking out each others worst tendencies.  ...after pretending we were both perfect, it became us declaring our personal worst.  

We both brought up waiting to speak.  

Now that might sound polite and unselfish, but personally I think it's the rudest thing imaginable.  It's where you don't necessarily listen to the person talking to you, but you wait for them to finish speaking for you to say what you wanted to say.  It's extremely one sided and you might as well talk to yourself in a mirror.

It's not like you do it to everyone or even all the time.  I might not of even noticed it if we hadn't had this conversation.  It's scary to think that you could be doing this without even realizing.  I want to become a better listener.  A confidant that takes your words to heart and gives you a sound board that listens with intent.  

Love, Sarah

Work

Here's the deal, I can't sleep again and my mind is going crazy about a tricky subject to talk about. 

Work.

Luckily, I love my job and everyone that I work with.  The sticky part is I'm craving change.  So, do I talk about it on my very public open to anyone to read blog, or keep to myself?  Then again, I always think about you.  Maybe you're going through the same or similar situation and we can help each other by being open and sharing.

Let me fill you in on the low down.  I work at a production company that is .4 miles away from my home, in Downtown Dallas in the coolest building.  I call my co-workers friends and I couldn't appreciate my boss more than I do.  I make exactly what my goal salary would be and I get to vacation pretty much whenever I want.  I have freedom to be completely myself and wear whatever crazy getup I want each day.  Yeah, there might be the occasional hiccup with some pretty stressful times, but it's like your own family.  You can talk crap about the situation, but if anyone else says a word, you'll go to bat for your team.

So you might be wondering what the hell is wrong than.

Well, I don't feel like I'm reaching my maximum ability.  I feel that after two and a half years, I pretty much know what to expect the next day and there's something in me that wants to do more.  Not more on my to-do list, but more in utilizing my abilities.  I was telling Paul tonight that I'm craving the days when I worked three jobs.  Not the 17 hour work days, but the idea of waking up in the morning and getting prepared to be a bad ass.  I try to remind myself of this speech, and that I'm not special, but this stirring continues to come back to me. 

Trust me, I want to slap myself for even thinking this is a problem.  I too, know so many people looking for a single job, let alone complaining about a perfect one.  Do you sometimes feel the same way about your current job?  What do you find helpful to keep your mind in the game?

    ...hopefully now I can go back to sleep after clearing my mind.

Love, Sarah

Glasses what-what?!

Ever since I was little I've wanted glasses.  I use to stare at the sun while we went on road trips trying to damage my eyes so at the next eye appt they would tell me I need them.  What can I say?  Eight year olds aren't the brightest.  I gave up that dream after hearing I had perfect vision at every check-up.  I eventually even gave up going to the opthamologist.

For the past couple years I've been noticing strain on my eyes and even having a hard time driving at night.  I figured it's about time I get my eyes checked out.  Sure enough she thought I would benefit from a light prescription, especially in my left eye.  I'm only suppose to wear them for a few hours a day.

So what lesson did I learn from this?  Never give up on your dreams.  They can always come true.  

Love, Sarah