It has been a while since I've posted & I hope that those of you who have read my blog in the past can forgive my long {way too long} absence recently.

Allow me to explain the best that I can....

I have this thing, where I find something that I truly LOVE to do, whether it be knitting, reading or blogging, and I go full force with it. I am so passionate about said activity that I burn myself out with it {in turn needing some time off}. I need to learn to balance everything out, take a step back and not over-do it.

So, here I am, back with a new perspective... I can't worry about "what will I post about tomorrow" or "I hope everyone will like what I have to say" as much as I need to focus on "I can't wait to write my next post, I'm so lucky to have this outlet."

I can't let these things that I love to do stress me out, it defeats the purpose. I'm trying and I'm learning as I go.

This realization has come in the form of an awesome opportunity I have been given, to work with and write a few posts for an incredible jewelry company. It will be a series of five posts {one a day... starting tomorrow & concluding next week}... I have had so much fun creating these posts & I can not wait to share them with you all in the next week.

Here is what you can expect from me in the future... I will be posting two to three times a week {in attempts to keep my thoughts and posts as interesting & fun as I can} and promise to not over do it & not try to be anyone else other than myself! :)

Thank you all so much for reading this blog of mine & I hope you continue to do so!!

Have a great day!!!

I haven't linked up in a few weeks to share my Instagram pics, mainly due to the fact that I have failed miserably in the department of uploading to instagram enough.

Instagram : @mmlarse

Anyway, here we are, catching you all up on the happenings around here...

1. Just an average girls night

2. What I've been doing a lot lately, writing, sipping on some wine & watching TV :)

3. Mab feels the need to bark at the pillows piled on our chair...

4. Khloe hogging the electric blanket

5. Mudslides a few Friday's ago, so good

6. Her favorite spot on the couch...

7. NHL has resumed, felt the need to use my Blues mug

8. It's not enough to be next to me, they must be on top of me

9. Tried Black Crown this weekend, very good

10. Mab approves too

11. Sporting my favorite Kiki La Rue outfit :)

12. It's official, my dogs are too pathetically cute...

Now it's your turn to visit Jenn and link up

This weekend St. Louis said goodbye to one of our most influential baseball players. Stan "The Man" Musial's funeral service was televised this Saturday, for all of us who either remember watching him play or just remembering hearing stories about him {which I did, a lot, from my Grandma... Stan's last game was played in 1963}. Hearing people talk about him made it that much more clear, just how influential he was not only to baseball but also to our community. Cue Bob Costas giving an incredible eulogy, that has left everyone {at least around these parts} talking...

Not only was Stan Musial honored this weekend by those in baseball but also by the St. Louis Blues... During pregame every player wore a jersey with the number 6 and Stan's last name on it...

If that isn't respect then I don't know what is. Makes me proud to be from a city where sports aren't just about winning, or records but about camaraderie and respect for one another. Sure, we aren't the only city that feels {or that is} this way, however it's nice to be reminded that I live in one that is.

Pictures of the memorial from Saturday after the funeral...

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Fact 1. I'm extremely self conscious. To a fault. Sometimes it takes over every single thought & I just feel like no matter what I do, it's never enough or it's never right.

Fact 2. I will listen to an artist or a song, even if I hate it, as long as I can sing to it {& in my head sing it well}. Not much to say about this one, it's just true.

Fact 3. I watch & re-watch seasons of TV shows that I love. I have probably seen FRIENDS and Gilmore Girls more than many people. Some things just never get old.

Fact 4. I would go to Disney World every single year for vacation, and never get bored. Let's be real, I have done this every year with my family since I was in fourth grade.

Fact 5. If I could, I would have my dogs with me 24/7. They sleep most of the time anyway, what would be the harm?

Fact 6. I could seriously drink coffee all day. I would have to cut myself off at about 6, otherwise this girl won't sleep. {When coffee stops, wine begins... Sounds pretty good to me}

Fact 7. I did gymnastics & danced pretty much my entire childhood, up until high school. Hence why when I get together with a few of my friends things like this sometimes tend to happen after a few drinks... Totally classy though


Fact 8. I am constantly cold. Seriously, it's a problem. I have 5 or 6 blankets on my bed and sleep in long sleeves and sweat pants yet still wake up cold.

Fact 9. I am the oldest of three. So basically it means I was the guinea pig & I see my sisters getting away with things I wouldn't of been able to be caught dead doing & I vow to not to do that to my oldest, but most likely will. {P.S. I do have some great parents though :) }

Fact 10. If I don't have a bag of curly-ish noodles and a jar of Ragu-Light Parmesan Alfredo sauce, I get very sad. This is by far one of my favorite comfort foods. Usually eaten later on at night before I go to bed {probably 3-4 times a week}... Takes no time to whip it up & is delicious {Andrew thinks this is gross lol}

Link up hosted by the lovely Whitney

I just can't help it. From twenty-five females all competing for one guy to some over the top, ridiculously rich family members who really are just famous for being famous. Throw in a few red-neck shows where they have to use subtitles just to understand them & I'll happily sit my butt in front of the TV for hours, with multiple glasses of wine {of course}.

Personally, I blame {& by blame I mean thank} Lauren Conrad for this. Laguna Beach and The Hills, turned me into a crazy reality TV fanatic. {Who didn't root for LC and Steee-phen?!}

I do give huge kudos to Lauren Conrad, taking her name from reality star level to creating a business for herself. Personally, I think she is the supreme example of how reality stars can take their positions and create something so great out of it.

I know, I know, you're either rolling your eyes right now or shaking your head "YES!" because you know exactly what I am talking about. Regardless of the full "reality" of these shows there's just something about them that keeps you coming back for more {& by you, I mean me, maybe you but definitely me}.

Generally, once a show is over, I think to myself...

So here's to another Monday that is full of some more "real" life drama!