As seen in...

We found my picture selling for $125 in a local cafe.

The sweetest thing...

"Ask and ye shall receive..."
I asked for something a bit sweeter and I got it. Really...I have the best boyfriend a girl could ask for. :D

My 2010 Theme Song. Fearless- Taylor Swift.

This album is called fearless, and I guess I’d like to clarify why we chose that as the title. To me, fearless is not the absence of fear. It’s not being completely unafraid. To me, fearless is having fears. Fearless is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. Fearless is falling madly in love again, even though you’ve been hurt before. Fearless is walking into your freshmen year of high school at fifteen. Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again… even though every time you’ve tried before, you’ve lost. It’s fearless to have faith that someday things will change. Fearless is having the courage to say goodbye to someone who only hurts you, even if you can’t breathe without them. I think it’s fearless to fall for your best friend, even though he’s in love with someone else. And when someone apologizes to you enough times for things they’ll never stop doing, I think it’s fearless to stop believing them. It’s fearless to say “you’re NOT sorry”, and walk away. I think loving someone despite what people think is fearless. I think allowing yourself to cry on the bathroom floor is fearless. Letting go is fearless. Then, moving on and being alright…That’s fearless, too. But no matter what love throws at you, you have to believe in it. You have to believe in love stories and prince charmings and happily ever after. That’s why I write these songs. Because I think love is fearless."

Sisters

2009 sister pic.

Having 3 sisters has been quite a blessing. I always wanted an older brother...but more recently I am realizing how great it is to have these women in my life. I am proud of their accomplishments and goals that they have set for themselves.
I love you sissy, iah, and sheww.

2009 in status'

...it looks like my year was a hit.
One of the status' says, "Melinda has a broken heart for sale...it still works, I just don't want it anymore..."
I remember writing this and I remember why I wrote it. Overall this year was one that solidified friendships, my testimony, and increased my determination/reach for the stars.

Congratulations 2009. This one goes down as my most productive and monumental year thus far!

Munchkinland :D

Happy 2nd Birthday to my baby girl tomorrow. I love love love this little one!! :)
Such a smarty pants.


Happy Birthday Princess!!

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