Remember when..?

Today in the car with my boyfriend, I was trying to find a good song on my preset radio station buttons to listen to. The song, "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child came on and I got a little excited...okay okay, overly excited. The song brought back childhood memories of making dance routines with my sister. She'd always force me to learn a new one with a neighbor or two, whether we were in the bootyshakin' mood or not ;)

Sisters are so precious. I feel extremely lucky to have mine in my life. It's like a friend who will always be there to chat, laugh, dance 'n' complain about grumpy boyfriends with, no matter how many fights you get into over clothes and make up...ya know, the major things in life.
































I'm not gonna make you read another blog about appreciation, so don't click that X just yet ;)


However I can't stress enough how important it is to really value time with your family members. Totally and completely enjoy the silly little things..

..like creating dance routines with your sister.

Appreciate.

Taking people for granted is something that most people do whether they realize it or not. You can call them any time you want to chat about issues or just go over and visit with them. They're always there for you.

...but what if they weren't?




This morning my boyfriend and I were cuddling in bed, and I started to think about how the littlest things, like snuggling up with your hunny, should be appreciated. You never know if that's the last time you'll be able to do that. I've learned there are so many things in life that can kill you, you really never know if someone close to you could be taken away at any given moment.

Today is the anniversary of my grandpa's death. The last time I saw him was at Camarillo High School and I didn't say "hi" because I was in cheer practice. I am filled with regret every time I think about it. Regretting something..anything, that you did or didn't do, said or didn't say, is a terrible feeling because you don't get a chance to fix it once they're gone.








So maybe next time you're about to say something hurtful to someone you love, you should bite your tongue. Next time you hold your loved one close, squeeze 'em tight and be appreciative that you have them right there, right then.

What's on YOUR bucket list?

I think it is important to make a list of the things you want to do.. accomplish.. experience.. whatever... in life. Putting your dreams on a list reminds you what you have to look forward to, and what youve already accomplished.

So here it goes..

- Make a positive influence in somebody's life
- Do something completely crazy
- Have sex on the beach
- Take a risk
- Learn to play guitar
- Marry the love of my life
- Give my parents beautiful grandchildren
- Own my dream house
- Swim in warm ocean water

- Learn to ride a skateboard
- Help someone in need
- Get up on a surfboard
- Receive a professional massage
- Take a vacation to somewhere I've never been
- Learn to snowboard
- Give vegetarianism a try
- Go on a romantic getaway
- Learn sign language
- Swim with dolphins
- Go on a cruise
- Have my very own garden
- Pickup painting as a hobby
- Learn a new language
- Go backpacking
- Get a tattoo
- Go snorkeling
- Get my belly button pierced
- Ride in a hot air balloon
- Get my very own puppy
- See the world


Well that's my bucket list...what's something you want to experience before you kick the bucket?