One Year Later

Before I bring you my regular blog post I have to tell you about my new favorite summertime drink!  It was inspired by the Strawberry Lemonade at O'Charley's.  I tried that a few months ago and LOVED it!  I had it again a few weeks ago when my mom and uncle came up to visit for my mom's birthday.  I was determined to make an at home version that was easy and quick.  It's isn't as banging as the O'Charley's version, but it is pretty darn good!

Pour half a glass of this:

And top off the other half with this:

Try it!  You'll like it!

Anyway...All over the news has been stories of how it has been one year since Michael Jackson died (and Farrah Fawcett- poor Farrah, she'll always be in MJ's shadow now.)

I remember when I found out about MJ's death.  I was laying out by the pool (on a weekday) and got the news on my phone.  Thinking about that day a year later made me think about how much has changed in the last year.

Last year I was laid off but getting ready to start a new job at the real estate office.
 
This year I no longer work at the real estate office and I am swimming in the deep end and feeling a little lost at my big new corporate job.

Last year I was in a relationship that I was still trying to get used to.

This year I really no longer talk to that guy and do not have not much desire to date...I hate dating and I don't even know how I would fit it in because I am so busy!  I just wish my husband would show up on my doorstep and sweep me off my feet!

Last year I was sad because I couldn't afford an annual summer vacation.

This year I'm still not taking a summer vacation, but I am going on the biggest, longest trip of my life to Dubai in a few weeks!

A lot has changed in just a few short months.  That makes me excited because I hope a lot more changes over the next 12 months!

How much has your life changed over the last year?