In True Romantic fashion....

So this week was a challenge. I had to survive without seeing my boyfriend or my best friend at all. Yes there were phone calls and text messages, but when you miss people you miss people. No I am not dependent on them I just enjoy my loved ones company.

I sat all week at my desk working away and making small achievements on my tasks, going to a speaking event here, setting up the arrangements for another there, and all over just getting my stuff done. Then, when I least expected it I recieved a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. There were Lillies of the world, roses, pink carnations, red and orange and yellow, babies breath, and a myriad of other beautiful accent flowers. I grabbed the note after the shock wore off and there on the page were words that will forever mean so much to me " For the woman I love, I miss you more than you know, but I will be there before you know it!" How can someone know me so well that I would need a pick me up when my loved ones are gone? How did I get so lucky to have him in my life? But above everything else How can I love someone so much?


Alan has been away all week at a training in Texas for his company, but it was once of the best tests of our relationship because when he's not here we still keep connected and miss each other.

The picture is posted on my Facebook- check it out if you want to see what I am talking about

I love you Alan, you are wonderful!

Flowers and Love

These are some of my favorite, roses are too common for the unique and beautiful women who exist in my life.

Any girl who tells you that she doesnt like getting flowers... is lying. Every girl, at the core of their being loves to be embarassed at work, suprised at home, or have a random bouquet waiting for her somewhere. I don't believe that the only time of the year guys she get girls flowers is on Valentine's day, but at least it can be used as a good reason.


Flowers do not equate to love, but can help to show a romantic side at unexpected moments.

Guys you taking notes?

Born to rule: Siblings

So there is something to be said about being born first. You are held to a different standard, you always get last picks on things, and to top it off, you are the protector and provider for all those that follow you. Yes I know parents take care of their children as is their job, but the real truth is that siblings are there to care for eachother when parents no longer can. Whether that be through passing away, or just in every day tasks and, my favorite, at school.

My younger brother and I have had a relationship that would be uncommon to most people. We actually like and get along with eachother. Yes we have the regular sibling battles and push eachothers buttons as is customary, but the truth is we do love and care for eachother.

Through losing our father at a young age, instead of  falling apart we, as a family unit, banded together. I can't tell you how many times Matt and I have gone to blows with eachother over stupid things. I think that is the true test of a friendship and sister/brotherhood. How well can you take a beating and still love and care about eachother?

Matt, my brother, just in case you all didn't catch on, is a very interesting individual. He put my head through dry wall when we were younger, and honestly I couldn't love him more. We get along, and we help eachother.

Do you have siblings?Do you care for them as much as you can?

Have you ever thought that after your grandparents, parents, and other family members pass away, that your sibling is all you could end up having? Hard to think about isn't it?

Yes they annoy us and push us beyond our sanity, but when it comes down to it, your siblings are your blood and you should always stay connected to that.

For my brother, *I love you even when you piss me off*,

CORINNE



Well,

When your body aches and cries out for salvation from the beating you put it through- then you know you've done what you're suppose to. When muscles are fatigued and your brain can barely think through another segment of working out, that is when you know- You're on the right path.

Weird and scary how these ideas are the ones that people believe in, adopt to lose weight, fit the idea of beautiful, and in general feel better about themselves.

Shouldn't we begin with the thought that we are beautiful inside and out?

Answer is Yes we should, but society and media tells us that the only beautiful is rail thin. Don't get me wrong, I know everyone wants to believe that there is a new movement where big is beautiful, but the facts are, this is not How many times have you sat there and looked at a section of your body and thought- "well I could lose a couple pounds here","ugh I hate how my belly jiggles like that", "Goodness I look so bloated and chubby today", "If only I were a size 4 then I'd be 100% content".

How sad is it that those are the thoughts and items that issue out of a large part of the population?

Accept yourself for who you are, Don't ever allow yourself the thought that you are anything but perfect. There is something to be said for getting Healthy and Fit, it's a completely different beast when it consumes you and makes you question your self worth.



I love you all and think each of you is amazing,

Corinne