Sarah Jessica Parker

"I don't judge others. 

I say if you feel good with what you're doing, let your freak flag fly!"

Sarah Jessica Parker

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

"Surround yourself with things and people that inspire you."

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Gone, again.

Dear Cory Ray,

It was so wonderful being with you this week.

My favorite surprise. 

I've missed those surprises you throw my way.

 You were so wonderful this week.

Thank you for surprising me at my bedroom door, and spending the whole week with me - 

Playing Apples to Apples, your card tricks, our backyard football game, driving through the nation's scariest neighborhoods in Cleveland, taking me out for my birthday dinner, singing Karoke with me (and letting a good memory unfold when you got sick later that night (cracking the window, getting locked in the car, playing the knocking game with my mom and looking so uncomfortable in my pink chair)), watching Paranormal Activity against my better judgement...and just being you and I. 

I woke up every morning this week so excited to see you and give you a smooch and know I could hug you until tomorrow.

This weekend was such a good example of what I always feel - that there are moments in my life that I will always remember. Not just because they happened, or were important, or something funny happened - but because you were there. 

I am sitting here missing you so much already. I really do wonder sometimes if you know how much you mean to me. 

I hated dropping you off at the airport this morning.

I always do. It's such a horrible feeling. 

It's so hard when you leave. 

It's always so hard because when you go to hug me goodbye I get this rush of tears that I fight with everything I have to not come out.

They never make the situation any better. Yet, they always win. 

And then the hug is over way too soon as if it never even happened.

Then you're about to walk away and I just want to talk your ear off. 

I want to tell you that I love your hugs and your kisses and your laugh.

I love your laugh.

I want to tell you that I love your smile, your beautiful smile - the smile that makes you so special to me. 

And I want to tell you that I love the way your eyes crinkle up when you're really, really happy.

I want to tell you that I don't know how our time together could have been any better. 

I want to ask you if you needed help with your bags, perhaps wanted me to walk in with you. 

I wanted to ask you to not leave. 

But I didn't. 

All I could get out was a quiet, tongue tied, bittersweet 'I love you'.

But thank you. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving break.

I am so thankful that my life was blessed with you. 

I cannot wait until you come home for Christmas.

Thank Heavens it is soon.

Our time together is never long enough. 

See you soon my love.

Me and you forever.

Loving you always,

Mo

XOXO

Motivation Monday

Believe you deserve everything you dream about. 

Be who you want to be, do what you want to do.

Dare yourself. 

(I took these back in October. Bliss)

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

My Alarming Horoscope:

Just kind of liked it...

A lot.

"If you knew the truth of all the things that are going on outside your world, you'd be appalled, Sagittarius.

[True. I feel like I have been mad about this for a while. And this says there is more...]

You shouldn't take things at face value today. It's important to simply go and see things for yourself.

Don't trust another's word on what is true and what isn't.

Question what you see. Make sure you don't let others pull the wool over your eyes.

[My horoscope read my mind. But I think that's its job.]

Your inner life will be more important this month as you go within to look for answers and understanding. 

You will examine issues from the past in depth, and you may seek counseling so you can move forward.

A New Moon in Scorpio will help give you the tenacity to get to the bottom of whatever has been bothering you and face buried fears and insecurities. 

[Really, this is so true it's scary.]

Mars will be in your sign all month, giving you optimism and the motivation to take action. The Sun and Mercury will also move to Sagittarius, adding confidence, a fresh perspective, and new ideas."

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

I'M 22. WOW.

Another year older, lots of new dreams. 
A fresh start.
Call me crazy, but I swear, if you think I am having more fun than anyone else on this whole earth...

You are absolutely, no questions asked, hands down, 110% correct.
22, here we go!

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Here’s to Happiness

Somethings that makes me Incredibly Happy:


Cherry chapstick (you're so awesome!)

A trip to Walmart with my mom: spending 15 minutes in the card aisle laughing at the cards that have a song inside them.

Then, driving home from Walmart and running into the gas station for a bottle of wine (for Mom) and a cinnamon roll cappuccino (for me) and then watching a movie.


And - My whole family, and friends being in on the surprise of all time: 
Cory came home! Yes. Showed up at my bedroom door. 


I knew something was up because my mom was acting all funny, and so I questioned everyone - but I really didn't think it had anything to do with Cory. 
I had plans to go to Findlay over the weekend to visit old friends, but a few days ago my mom asked what I was doing this weekend. When I told her my plans she started to act all silly, and I knew something was not being said. As my suspicions grew, and my mom flat out told me I should cancel my weekend plans due to we NEED TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKEND, I canceled, mostly out of fear of what the heck was going on. 
Saturday rolled around, and I was told be ready to leave for our steak dinner by 4:00 in the afternoon. By 2:00, I was ready - panty hose and all. So I sat, and sat, and sat around. Waiting to leave...
Then, I was in my room around 4:00 on my computer (in a semi foul mood) and someone was knocking repeatedly on my bedroom door. (I thought it was my Dad because when a cat sits outside my door, my Dad knocks and knocks and knocks until I open to let the cat in to be funny. SOO, I replied to the knocks - "Yeah." "YEAH." "YEAH, IT'S OPEN!!"...
Door opens.
I see Cory Ray Beebe and Melissa holding a camera.
...oh and the rest of the family standing in our small hallway.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Water works started, as well as the shakes!
I was so happy. 
I am SO HAPPY!


I am the happiest person, ever!
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

...and it thunderstormed this morning. In November! I LOVE IT!

Love always,
Mo
XOXO

Women, Wheels and Waffles.

My Mom and I went to the annual Women, Wheels and Waffles event held by the car repair shop we've discovered. 

It was women only, and it was such a hoot!

They had a full buffet style breakfast with sausage and waffles and other little crumpets. 

They also had a full morning bar where you could get coffee, mimosa in a fancy wine glass, and even a Bloody Mary, which of course you couldn't pass up! 

(For my Mom that is. I cringe at the thought of them. I know...I need to branch out. I know.)

Anyways, there were various stations set up like: checking the fluid levels on your car, how to change a tire (which I am so informed on now! So informed and excited about what I learned that I want to change my tire now. This severely troubles me seeing as this would mean that I would have to pop a tire in the first place...and, of course, I don't want that to happen!) Anyways, there was also a station about computers and your car (we skipped this one...oops), and 'ask the technician'! 

The technician answered our questions about my struts that desperately need replaced and our various problems with our cars tire pressures! Such a smart man!

Needless to say, it was a laugh and a half - as well as some good car sense learned!

And not to poke fun at anyone, but something that my mom and I keep chuckling about is that at the changing a tire station a women asked the guy, "What do you do if your tires don't have lug nuts?"

(Her hub caps have that covering over the nuts that you just have to pry off.)

But it was just funny, not in a bad or mean way, but this is what this event was - for all of you to picture:

A car repair shop full of women asking silly questions about their cars...drinking bloody mary's and eating waffles.
Classic.

Love always,
Mo
XOXO

Proud Nerd OVER HERE!

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Here's to Happiness

Something that makes me Incredibly Happy:

I RENEWED MY CAR INSURANCE AND MY LICENSE PLATE TAGS TODAY!

I know when bills come in the mail, and reminders come in the e-mail, I initially think I would be depressed.

But NOPE! :)

I don't know, I know when my renewal dates are and I just always feel this sense of empowerment that I am always able to do this on my own. I've been making sure I keep 'that money aside' and today was the day that I can officially say:

Pam and I are good to go!

(Pam the Grand Am...my car.)

Wooooo hoooo!

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Motivation Monday

"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Some people see weeds.

Others see wishes. 

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

They say to not be afraid of death - for that's inevitable and the only thing certain in life.

But to be afraid of an unlived life.

They say that you don't have to live forever, you just have to 'live'.

But I still can't grasp the concept that I won't live forever.

I would live forever, if I could.

Forever.

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Cameras

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Here’s to Happiness

Something that makes me Incredibly Happy:

Today - nothing earth shattering happened.

Today was not a holiday, or was spent doing anything outside of the 'normal' routine.

But today, for me, turned out to be really special for no apparent reason. 

School went well today. 

Mother Nature blessed northeast Ohio with AMAZING weather.

Mid 50's, cloudless sky with bright warm sunshine. 

It was really special. 

I got out of school early and so I decided that I was going to treat myself to some Taco Bell for dinner, outside of my usual PB&J and Cheese Its.

(#3, all soft, with a raspberry iced tea!)

While at Taco Bell, I swear the nicest women took my order that has ever waited on me before!

She was so nice and it made me in an even better mood.

I got some "Hi Hunnie!", "Sure thing!", "Enjoy!" and "Please drive safe sweetie!"

I was so impressed and overjoyed!

So, while finishing my commute from school to Taco Bell and then to work -

Windows down, Taylor Swift blaring - I was so happy. 


After work, I was pooped.
But my good day didn't stop there. 
I got home and my Mommy had made me a chicken salad and bought the BEST cookies ever.
AND - my little kitty joined me in some studying. 

Thank you school day.

Thank you Mother Nature.

Thank you Taco Bell employee for being a real treat!! The world needs more workers like you!
Thank you Mommy! I LOVE YOU!
Thank you White Sox.

It really is the littlest things in life that win my heart over.
Again, and again, and again.

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Rachel McAdams.

"I have a certain curiosity about life that drives me and propels me forward."

Rachel McAdams

I love her!

(And I think she looks a lot like my Sissy)

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Motivation Monday

"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up and knows that it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed.

Every morning, a lion wakes up and knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. 

It doesn't matter whether you're the lion or the gazelle - when the sun comes up, you better start running."

(Sunrise captured by me)

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Dear Cory Ray,

I haven't written you in a while Bliss style. 

 I wanted to write you to say I love you.

I appreciate you.

I think you're amazing.

I'm currently sitting on my bedroom floor, listening to a few songs that remind me of you. 

I look for you everywhere.

You are completely remarkable.

 You know that, right?

I haven't seen you in over a month. 

I wish you were here.

But you're not, you're "there".

And, sadly, "there" doesn't know how lucky it is...

Lately, one of the things that I've been missing is being able to talk to you whenever I want.

I miss having you to talk to.

Half the time we're playing a game of phone tag, voicemail conversations, and catch up. 

Late night conversations seem to be 'our' time.

But, I have to say, you're my favorite reason to lose my precious sleep. 

I cannot wait until you come home.

I can't wait to kiss you.

I cannot wait to see that smile on you.

The smile that makes you so special to me.

The way you look at me. 


I'm sorry I get frustrated a lot. 
So far apart, miscommunications - this isn't easy.

I love you.

Loving you always,

Mo

XOXO

"There is no life without the stars, the sun, the moon, or you."

What I've Been Learning Lately:

Dear Self, 

DO NOT listen to the things you tell yourself in the morning. You are your own worst enemy.

Life is about kicking ass - not kissing it. 

You've got to make the days count, not count the days away, start now!!

Life is teaching me that I've got to rely on myself above all. 

DO NOT listen to vein words from those of empty, shallow, uneducated minds. 

Put away the technology and step outside, now. 

You've got to be silly! For heaven's sake!

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

The #1 fans:

From Cam's last game:

BFF's:

Mommy and Me!!!

SIBS!

Love Birds:

TWINS!!!

Things I loved about this weekend: sitting in the car eating 'snacks', gloves, harboring things, "Well she sure is...!", I need a new lens.

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

Cam's Last Game.

Love always,

Mo

XOXO

I really, REALLY want to go to Africa...

Like, SO INCREDIBLY BAD!!!

Love always,

Mo

XOXO