{Sweater-Nordstrom Rack, Cream Sweater-F21, Collared Shirt-Old Navy, Jeans-Paige}
Sometimes I have things going on in my life that I want to tell you,
but they're too random to make up their own post.
So I thought I'd tell ya what's currently on my mind,
and compile all of my thoughts together.
*2 weeks ago I was in a hit and run accident.
In our new car that we saved up for.
Well, they caught the guy,
but now his insurance is saying they're only paying for half.
Because somehow it's half my fault that he completely nailed me
and then sped away.
It's moments like this that really pay off for having your dad be an attorney.
*Today was Alex's funeral. And guess what. I didn't go. I feel really guilty,
yet relieved at the same time. 4 days after he died,
Mike and I took his family dinner.
It was devastating. And completely draining.
I'm usually pretty tough, and can be a good support for people.
But today I just couldn't do it again... it's been too heartbreaking.
I hope I can forgive myself.
*This morning my aunt called me in tears, happy tears.
Saying she randomly turned on the radio,
and heard about this contest that is going on
for local Phoenix charity organizations.
They are awarding 5 charities $10,000 in two weeks.
So I entered.
And am praying, pleading, hoping that The Shine Project is chosen.
This would be the biggest blessing ever.
*Mike and I had leftover birthday cake last night at about 10:30.
Our stomachs still hurt.
*The process of choosing a board of directors is insane!
Who would have thought it would be so hard?
Or that I'd be so picky?!
*How can I make Taylor Swift become my new BFF?! I love her.
*I think there should be professional grocery shoppers. I'd hire one.
And then there would actually be food in my fridge right now,
and I wouldn't have to eat tuna from a can.













30 comments:
Ashley,
Sounds like there is alot going on right now. Don't beat yourself up too badly about missing the funeral. I'm sure his family appreciates everything you've done and understands your absence today.
Congratulations on the entry for the contest, I agree that it would be amazing for you to win.
The rest I think will work itself out..but the making Taylor Swift your bff may be kinda tricky :) lol
Oh and I can relate to the "no Groceries" situation. I hate to shop for food :) Happy Thursday friend xo
Ashley dear, I'm hoping you win too!
I love random posts, they let you get it all out and I always feel closer to someone once I read their random thoughts. Or should I say, I feel more normal for having thoughts all over the place too?
I'm glad to hear about the charity opportunity, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys! :)
I'm so with you with the personal grocery shoppers. We have Vons.com that delivers out here but it costs a small fortune. I am always dreading the grocery run and then I complain about having no food. lol.
Forgive yourself about the loss. I totally understand. Our family has gotten hit with a ton of loss in the last few years. I'm almost getting a little numb if that is possible. We've lost 3 grandmas, 2 grandpas, my husband's father and now my husband's aunt is on hospice. It's such a tough season. Everyone deals with it differently. So don't beat yourself up by any means. Sometimes just spending time in prayer at home can be the best thing. And checking in on the family after the rest of us have gone back to normal life...
Okay sorry for the novel. :))
♥HH
I feel the SAME way about grocery shopping :)
where can i get that amazing sweater of yours? it is gorgeous!
Oh sweet Ashley. You are in my prayers my dear. You have a lot on your plate!!!! Know that you are doing such a great thing for so many out there. Don't beat yourself up, everything is done for a reason. :) If you ever need anything - let me know :) I'm just a phone call / skype session away!!
Oh my gosh you got into an accident!? And they want you to pay half!?!?!? NO way! I hope your dad kicks that insurance company into shape! I'm sorry you missed Alex's funeral :-( but he knows you were thinking about him. Chin up! XO
I heart Tay-Tay too! Everything is crossed for you to win that contest!
I love this! Love your outfit. That is crazy about the accident!! I hope your dad is able to get everything straightened out for you! I'll be praying that The Shine Project wins!! I just said a prayer for you, but will keep praying :) I haate grocery shopping too, ha!
I really hope you win that contest. You deserve it for all the wonderful things that you are doing. Don't beat yourself up too much about not going to the funeral.... sometimes you have to do what is best for you. :)
I hope you win!!! So proud of you and all that you are accomplishing!!!
don't beat yourself up Ash- you have done everything and more for these kids and their families, and we all understand why you chose not to go. I don't like funerals anyway- it's not the way I want to remember those people... and your car?! so glad your dad can help you through it because seriously, how is half your fault?! I guess that's what 1030 cake is for, right? Cheer up, buttercup- if I lived closer, I'd definitely shop for you since I'm at the TJ's or the farm maybe every other day (: Have a great Thursday!
oh, one more thing- I hope you are picked!!!
Ashley, I really hope that The Shine Project wins! That would be so great! You've worked so hard and definitely deserve something like that!
Good luck to The Shine Project! I hope you win!!!! Fingers are crossed over here.
Katie @http://batsinthebelfry-katie.blogspot.com/
Looking GORG as usual my friend!
I am sending you THE MOST POSITIVE THOUGHTS to be one of the 5 charities awarded!!!
Best wishes,
Kym
i hope you get it! and your hair...so beautiful, girl.
love, rach.
www.so--hi.blogspot.com
this was a fun post ;)
If you find a professional shopper...hook a girl up?
i missed the post on alex... im so sorry, ashley. i will pray for his family. that was so kind of you to take them to dinner.
i wish there were professional grocery shoppers, too! its so much WORK to meal plan, make a list, coupon... ive been putting it off for weeks myself.
you can do it :)
Hoping you will win! Do you have a Giant out there? Peapod delivers.... Free for the first time :) I'm guilty of using it too....
i love your sweater in these posts! so cute (i love norstrom rack)
i also have a favor. i know you're busy saving the world for all of your high schoolers ... but i thought this might be something you'd be into. on my blog today we're taking a stand against AIDS....it only takes a few minutes ...
http://lavitaebella-elisabeth.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-save-world-aids-design-quilt-square.html
love,
elisabeth
Just take this moment to let that guilt go completely. You have been such an inspiration and comfort for Alex's family. We can only do so much before we need to stop and take care of ourselves. Sometimes if we are hurting too badly...we are not capable of being the comfort and help that others need us to be. You are strong. You are empowering. You are caring. Just remember that and allow yourself to forgive yourself for taking some time to take care of you. :)
I will be praying for the contest win!! :)
I have a lot of things I would like to say about this post but am really short for time at the moment so I thought I would at least try to help you out in one way or another...
I live in Las Vegas and we have services for EVERYTHING. Grocery shopping, clothes shopping, there are even people that will come to my condo while I'm being lazy on the couch and clean my car right in it's parking spot in the garage. Now why I would pay $25 more when I could get up and go to the place down the street is beyond me, but apparently people do it becuause I see them all the time. What I will pay extra for is grocery shopping because more often than not I'm in the same situation as you... I don't have time and when I'm hungry I end up spending more to go out to eat because it's more convenient than going to the store AND THEN cooking too! Plus, if you order on-line you tend to only order what you need instead of picking up things randomly as you walk along the aisles.
Anyway, Safeway and Vons will deliver but I use a service here and I happened to find a similar one on-line for you in Phoenix. You can just google "grocery shopping service" too.
Hopefully this can be one less thing you have to be stressed out about.
Enjoy!
http://grocerygrocery.com/
So many things going on for you right now girlie...don't feel like you've done anything wrong by not going. You have to do what is right for you, take care of yourself...
I hope you win that money so bad! You are doing such a great thing. I didn't go to the funeral of a friend because I know I don't handle it very well. He knows you wanted to be there.
I think you should start a Twitter message to Taylor Swift to join the Shine Project... I can totally see her joining! Then all your twitter followers can RT and Taylor will have no choice...
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