Friend: one attached to another by affection or esteem

Today I was inspired by a longtime friend. She inspires me daily whether she realizes it or not but, today I wanted to write about it. This friend thinks I am funny, special, talented, and inspirational and makes sure to remind me of these values whether it be a card in the mail, a text, or a gift. Have you ever felt like you didn’t deserve to have someone so caring in your life because you aren’t nearly as good of a person as they are? My friend, Chelsea Dinsmore, can see the good in every single human being. She can find the bright side to every situation and is constantly challenging herself to become a better person (even when you think it isn’t possible!).

I love writing. I love expressing my feelings through honesty, and hoping that somewhere somehow, I can make someone laugh and/or feel like they are not alone in this crazy world. I haven’t always kept up on my blog because I think the blogging world is way too saturated, and I also think, ‘why does anyone care what I have to say’. But then today my friend Chelsea reminded me that she did enjoy reading my blog posts and wished I kept up on it. I feel like it was the push I needed to feel inspired and continue to do something I thoroughly enjoy: journaling and telling stories.  So once again Chelsea, thank you for inspiring me and pushing me to continue with the things I am passionate about and that make me happy. ***DISCLAIMER: I am not an English major and sometimes my grammar blows. I am on here to just write what is popping into my brain and as I would talk, and it isn't always going to be perfect. I know I have friends that might lose sleep over this so now you can't say you weren't warned. ******

I just want to write funny stories and life experiences that my friends and family can read and hopefully feel a bit more connected to me by. I mean it’s not like I am the most interesting human being on the planet but I need everyone to know when I get into bed at 7:30 PM, watch 5 episodes of Seinfeld, then fall asleep with my mouth open.

Today I am going to share my favorite photo from this week.Oscar looks so grumpy (as usual), and I just want to squeeze his doggy cheeks and kiss him. He loves the chickens and will sit out in the rain just to be near them. He also goes into the chicken coop when we are cleaning it out and tries to be part of their group.