Sounds of Laughter. Shades of Life.

Before the ball drops, the glitter rains, the corks pop, and the kisses are stolen I have to reflect on 2011.  The year flew by like they all seem to do but not without granting me opportunities and blessings.

December : I will be the first to admit that I am easily overwhelmed by the stress and hustle & bustle of Christmas.  Despite my many complaints the Christmas holidays were as beautiful as always.

November: Was full of Nuptials and New Beginnings.

October: For the first time in a long time (possibly ever) I did not celebrate Halloween; in the traditional sense at least.

September: was “Bacheloretting” and attending the 2011 Excellence in Journalism Conference in New Orleans. 

August: I spent time with as many of my loves as I possibly could before the semester started.

I celebrated my Birthday. Simple. Family. Falling asleep to meteor showers and waking up to pancakes and mimosas.

July: 4th of July was a True Blue Louisiana Summer Holiday in the sweltering heat; that never  seems to slows us down.

May and June: The time of year I feel the most alive; celebrations of all things Summer Time.

April: Long Live Lady GaGa

March: I walked for the cure; as I will continue to do until there are more birthdays and less tears. 

(Early) March:  I spent Mardi Gras at a Ball on the Bayou; it doesn’t get more Louisiana than that!

February:  I walked for another cause close to my heart. The Children’s Shelter of Acadiana; King Cake 5K.

January: New Year’s Eve 2011 was intimate and chic.  Looking back I can say without hesitation that it set the tone for the year.

The Longest Bridge I've Ever Crossed Over Pontchartrain

I have been feeling slightly under the weather; which explains why I did not accompany my loves to New Orleans to watch the University of Louisiana at Lafayette compete in the New Orleans Bowl.  For the first time in 41 years the Ragin Cajuns won 32 – 30 over San Diego State.  Louisiana pride really is something magic; you can feel it in the air like static electricity.  Today I am going to nurse myself back to tip-top-shape with cups of Green Tea and dreams of the Crescent City.  Strange things happen below Sea Level.

Jackson Square

Gypsies

Have You Any Dreams You'd Like To Sell?

 Where Street Art is Still Art.

Cafe Au Lait

 Dreamer, Wishers, Liars, and Magic Bean Buyers

Stars In Our Eyes Cause We're Having A Good Time

This weekend I got a much needed break, things calmed down a bit and I took the opportunity to blow off some steam.  I woke up to a text message from one of my loves announcing “WE GOT THE TICKETS”; those would be tickets to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers in February.  Not a bad way to wake up and I can’t wait to cross this one off of my “concert bucket list”.  Later that day I treated myself to a haircut and a scalp massage then I fought my way through the Holiday crowds to buy some Winter Wardrobe Staples (read: green pants and funky blazers).  That night I got dolled up to go celebrate a dear friends birthday.  It was a completely needed and fitting evening; snacking on Vodka infused candies and having an impromptu cell phone photo shoot.  We ended the evening chasing a rabbit around the house at 4:00 am (no that’s not a metaphor).  Needless to say I’m rejuvenated…now back to work!

Jewelry Paparazzi

Vodka Infused Gummy Bears

Shoes are the New Birthday Cake

Happy in The Club With a Bottle Of Red Wine

Stars in Our Eyes Cause We're Having a Good Time