Alyson Hannigan in Kate Spade

Rosina Dress | Kate Spade

In May I seen Alyson Hannigan in this HuffPost interview about HIMYM and her lovely character Willow and her relationship with Tara in Buffy The Vampire Slayer (OMGee I loved that show!) Anywho, Alyson was wearing this gorgeous dress! From the moment I seen it I searched and searched to no avail until about 3 weeks ago I spotted it on Kate Spade. So excited (price tag so much less so)!

P.S. Here is the interview!

Hues of Blue for Ashbabe

Tiffany Pearl Studs | Merona Striped Scarf | Mango Leather Jacket | Michael Kors Watch

Ash was feeling overwhelmed this past week and I thought she needed a pick-me-up. I bought her this scarf she has been eyeing at target and Dispicable Me (cutest movies ever!). It is striped linen and perfect for every season. I can't wait to see her at the beach with it next week. I thought this look would be great for the fall and winter.

Netflix Obsessions

I am officially on summer break and here in Tampa all it has done outside is rain, rain, and rain some more. Which means that I have been watching lots, lots, and lots of Netflix.

Currently, I have two obsessions: Ally McBeal & New Girl

I am at the end of the 1st season and plan on watching the rest before fall semester starts back up. My mom always told me that her and I used to watch this show when I was little and for the longest time I could not remember ever doing so. It wasn't until the dancing baby episode that I remembered and for most of my life I thought that this show was a movie. Anyways, LOVE IT!

Who's that girl? Who's that girl? It's Jess! Ahhh! I love this show so much. This has been mine and Ashbabe's go-to show for winding down the night with some much needed cuddles for the past week. We had been hearing so much about it we just had to check it out and I am so glad we did!

What are your TV Show obsessions?

Just an ordinary day.

Unlike most of my Facebook friends, for me, today is just an ordinary day. Nothing special about it, although sometimes I really wish there was. I don't care about what happened between my parents because that is between them. What used to bother me was the plain and simple truth that he never tried, never put forth the effort. And sometimes it still hurts.

It has been 17 years. I just wanted to let you know that I made it without you, Dad.

Anymore - Emmy Rossum

No vacation for me.

I was really excited for tomorrow until about two minutes ago. Ash and I were supposed to go up to Manatee Springs State Park in Chiefland, Florida and spend the day swimming in the crystal clear water and spend the night camping under the stars and eating s'mores.

NOPE.

1. It is going to rain all day and night.

2. We don't have dog sitters like I thought we did (oops!).

For now I guess pinterest will have to do. Check out all of these lovely places.

San Onofre State Beach, Cali: I have camped here before. I love this place and I can't wait to return someday.

 Iceberg Lake. Glacier National Park, Montana

Photo by: Jay Patel Photography

La Alhambra, Nazari Palace, Granada, Spain

And will someone please take me to France!

Are you going somewhere this summer? Let me know in the comments!

Only love can do that.

Hearing about all of these hate crimes lately, especially in New York City (where we dream of living one day), is scary. This fear is something that is always there, sitting quiet, but when I hear the news it bubbles up.

We have received every look imaginable. 

We have had the pleasure of some wonderful looks such as the darling smiles of a 5 year old who recognizes love, to the 15 y/o high five or thumbs up, to the middle age man who tilts his head in acceptance, and the grandmother who has seen so much and sees more in us. 

We have also seen some not so nice ones... like the cashier at Target who doesn't even say 'hi' to us as we check out, and the man at SeaWorld who yelled profanities at us before we sat down to see Shamu, and the 10 y/o who told us we are gross, and the mother of that adorable child who promptly left the cafe, and the waiter at the Macaroni Grille who proceeded to ask offensive questions and then stopped coming to our table after he overheard me tell the woman I love, "I am in love with you" on our anniversary.

Honestly, most days the good looks outweigh the bad and I feel good. Other days it makes me feel off... makes me question who I am. "Am I a bad person," I think when I get a bad look. It is easy to say "brush it off"... I know. I usually do, but sometimes I am scared for our safety.

I have seen and heard the horror stories and I don't want to be one of them. I like to think that if I am as kind to everyone as I can be then they won't hurt me and maybe someone will stick up for us, protect us, but I don't want to find out. What if no one does?

I am sure I speak for both of us when I say that we are so very happy to have some very wonderful and supportive people around us sending those good looks our way, but we also wish we could feel safer just the same.

Sapere aude.

Summer Break Is Here... Kinda

My summer break has finally (kinda) arrived. I got those perfect As I had been hoping working my butt off for all semester. I have had a long week to relax and get back to some of the things I love. I have gone to the beach 3 times since finals and it has been great -no more milky paleness! Yay! I started a couple DIY projects that I hadn't had time for during the semester (look for those soon). I have also started back up at Uhsome and feel like I am really contributing to the company. I have lots of plans in the works for this summer. I've read more, done more, and slept more. And it has been great!

With all of this wonderful time to do all of these wonderful things I am just not as excited as I was to start my summer classes. For Summer Session Uno I am taking two accelerated courses: Accounting 1 and Information System Management and I am just not looking forward to it. I know it will be fine, but I am just enjoying this downtime so much!

In honor of the glorious summer this is going to be (as well as my long list of to-dos) I have made a 14 Weeks of Summer List. Everyday I remember something else I want to do this summer and I add that to it. I have 14 weeks (or 98 days) to complete the list because that is all I have before the Fall Semester starts and the workload triples.

Check out my list HERE and let me know if you create one too by tweeting me (@cheesydaisies) or emailing me @ cheesydaisies@gmail.com!

Floral Inspiration & Color Palette

This will be my future living room. Actually it is someone else's living room, but that will not stop me. I am in love. I mean look at this photo. A floral couch! What could be better than that?

I need more floral printed everything. And those colors are just so lovely {NEW POST SERIES}!

It belongs to Bluebellgray's founder Fiona Douglas. And you can get the fabric and lots of other things like pillows and bed linens, and wall prints and so much more at their site.

Happy sighs, flowers.

What is keeping you inspired?

Business Cards: Professional and Playful

I know that I should already have business cards, being a business major and all, but I just haven't gotten around to it. But, now that I have an internship and other professional opportunities I really feel that I need to get some business cards. I have been strolling pinterest and found a few that I like. I am looking for something decently priced, and professional, but also a little playful.

Here are some professional and playful standouts:

Oscar & Emma

Craft Lovely

The Thoughtful Type

These are all so beautiful and professional. My favorite is the first one from Oscar & Emma. It is beyond gorgeous. The silhouette, fancy script, gold foil lettering. I could definitely do something like this.

Any suggestions? To put/not to put on a business card? Personal favs?

Pourquoi Pas Moi

The College Prepster posted about the french song, Zou Bisou Bisou, the other day and it really reminded me about how much I adore french music, especially 60s french and pop.

When I was a teen (don't miss that at all!) I totally went through this phase where I only listened to 60s french and the Oldies station. I must say, I was pretty cool (read: weird). Anywho, I love french music so much. I find it to be the perfect genre for springtime and love in general.

Maybe I am going through another phase or something but I cannot stop listening. I have had Spotify playing the Gillian Hills radio station since TCP's post. I even got Ashbabe on board and convinced her that we should go to France!

Here is one of my favorites:

Pourquoi Pas Moi by Stella

Any favorite foreign songs I should know about? Let me know!

Make It Work.

Another one of my new mottos this year is to just 'make it work' (Tim Gunn's famous motto).  I am making it work in school. I am getting my anxiety in check and making it work that way. I am making our aparta-room work. 

In fact, I am making it work so hard that I got myself amazing internship! I am so excited! I will be a social media/seo/content intern at Uhsome, a media and marketing company. And I will absolutely be making it work there. My first day is tomorrow and I am so very excited.

This will be my first internship and hopefully not the last. The culture at Uhsome is professional and yet so laid back. I love it! It is a beautiful workplace and I am very excited to be a part of this fantastic company and to have this wonderful opportunity.

How do you take what you have and make it work?

Healthy Cravings!

One of my resolutions this year is to get as healthy as possible. This has been really easy since I have been craving salads everyday and all day lately.

Yesterday, we made salads. They were impressively giant and colorful. Absolutely just what I wanted and needed. I really love the way I feel after I eat a really good meal. Better, awake, full, and ready for the next good meal.

In my salad I had fresh green lettuce, yellow, red, and green bell peppers, avocado, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, and croutons. I topped it with some amazing caesar dressing.

Having cravings for healthy food is great. I feel as if I have won than half the battle, even though the easter candy is still calling my name (yikes!).

Is eating more healthy one of you resolutions? What are you doing to keep at it?

Adult Status

This weekend has been great. So much has been accomplished (Spring Cleaning). Today was extra great because we bought our very first washer and dryer (used of course, but they are ours). I feel so grown-up. A leap into the adult world. Best of all, no more hauling mounds of clothes to the laundry mat every week (and by every week I mean when we can afford it). 

This weekend has been the beginning of something better than ever. Now that everything is organized and in its place I feel like we finally have a home (or at least an aparta-room).

A clean room has a big impact on my emotions. I feel calmer, lighter, and less stressed out or frustrated. Since, I tend to take on every one else's' stress it is really nice to be able to relax when I walk into the room. Everything really feels like it is going to just get better and better. 

Check out our new washer and dryer:

Sorry about the mess of clothes and hampers. Like I said, we could only go to the laundry mat when we could afford it and we really wanted to save up for these.

What really made you feel like you gained adult status?

Spring Cleaning

Today was official Spring Cleaning in the aparta-room (ha!) We got so much done, but have plenty left for tomorrow.

Here was our really long list (that we surprisingly accomplished today):

1. Closets:
                 1. Hang everything up
                 2. Get rid of what we haven't worn
                 3. Dust the shelves
                 4. Put all shoes back on the shoe rack
2. Food Cabinet:
                 1. Dust shelves
                 2. Throw away empties
3. Stationary/Book shelf:

                 1. Dust shelves

                 2. File paperwork

                 3. Get rid of old books

4. Dresses/Night Stands

                 1. Dust

                 2. Trash

                 3. Get rid of old stained socks

                 4. Organize drawers

5. Under the Bed

                 1. Go through storage boxes & get rid of things

                 2. Dust

                 3. Reorganize

6. TV Stand

                 1. Dust

                 2. Empty and Organize drawers

7. Bed

                 1. Get all of the stuff from the bedposts

                 2. Dust

                 3. New sheets

8. Desk

                 1. Clear off and Organize

                 2. Dust

9. Corner Shelf

                 1. Dust shelves

                 2. Get rid of nic-nacs

10. Jewelry Rack

                 1. Get rid of anything I don't wear

11. Behind the door hanger

                 1. Put clothes in closet

We got rid of so much stuff we didn't need. It was amazing to see and I think we added more than a dollar to our piggy bank. Tomorrow we are starting on the bathroom. Pictures to come!

What is on your Spring Cleaning List?

Spring and New Beginnings

I had a life isn't fair, give up, everything sucks attitude for a while and it was really destroying who I am and who I want to become. I was stuck in this funk and it was not productive and not in the least bit attractive. I could see people's faces change when we spoke. My attitude was a disease killing all the happy around me. I went to bed crying a couple times. Sometimes being cranky and mad is easier because it is easier to push those emotions to the side and that is what I have been doing for so long. I pretended to deal with them and then they consumed me. 

A week or so ago, I thought to myself that it doesn't have to be this way. Everyday is a new beginning. Everyday is a choice. Choose to be happy today. I made a conscious choice to be happy.  That didn't just mean putting on a smile (although that really does help!), but it also meant that I had to choose to let go of the things that fostered all of that negativity (counselors are great, btw!). So after I worked through them and actually got rid of those buried emotions I felt so much lighter and alive.

Is there a better way to celebrate new beginnings than with new spring stripe dresses from the loft?

Corded Dobby Stripe Shift Dress | Striped Pleated Skirt Dress

How do you change your negative attitude?

Who is Cheesy Daisies?

I wanted to go over a little about me and my life so you can get a sense of who I am and what this blog is all about.

My name is Rebecca. I used to go by Becca, but lately I am loving how grownup Rebecca sounds. I am a marketing major at The University of Tampa. I am not sure where my career is going to take me. I am hoping somewhere in the social media direction, which is reason #1 for having started this blog.

I am a commuter student (reason #2: was the lack of a commuter student blog community and I thought that maybe there are others like me). I bought my first car last August (2012) it comes with $200 dollars a month car payments, but it is lovely none the less (reason #3: I want to express how it feels growing up, being an adult, but not yet free).

I have anxiety (reason #4) and I would like to ease some of those apprehensions by talking through them and meeting new people through this community that I have created. Which brings me to the point that I am not a people person. I do enjoy the company of people. It is more giant crowds and wal*marts that make me frustrated beyond belief. I would always rather cuddle up with a good book than go to a networking event, which is sometimes not the appropriate option for someone who really needs and wants to meet people. I wrote about my anxiety and the appointment with a counselor here.

Reason #4: I have really big dreams and I have every intention of living them out. I plan to graduate as soon as possible with as much experience and as little debt as possible. This has not been the easiest of tasks, especially since I just switched my major last semester.

This year I plan to accomplish so much and I hope to share all of it here, with all of you.

Cheesy Daisies Playlist No. 1

I was studying for these exams earlier and found myself with a great playlist when I finished. It is full of 90s bliss. A time when the world was simpler for me. A time that I love but would never go back to because right now is just so perfect. I hope you enjoy.

Listen here on Spotify

What are your favorite oldies?

For the Love of Stationary.

I love paper stationary. Notebooks, pencils, pens, journals, binders, thank you notes, blank notes, all of it.  My obsession is pretty uncontrollable. Whenever we go out to get groceries I have to stop by the stationary section to see what is new and what is on clearance. I usually come home with a few packs of cards. I have tons of notebooks and journals laying around my room waiting for my brilliant ideas, but I just can't help wanting more of them.

I feel as if it is much easier to express my true feelings, thoughts, and ideas on paper rather than on screen. And it is just so much more beautiful. I keep a notebook on my desk for all sorts of random ideas that flow when I do not necessarily need them. I keep one in my book bag, one in my purse, another on my nightstand, and I even keep one in the glovebox of my car.

I have my eye on a few:

1. Kate Spade Brilliant Ideas: For those great ones!

2. Mara Mi Oscar Wilde: The quote reads, "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all."

3. Eccolo Airmail Journal: Makes me dream of Paris

4. Kate Spade Bright Ideas: I love how small it is. Perfect for my purse.

Do you enjoy paper or screen writing more?

Exams: Tips & Anxieties

Why is it that professors schedule exams for the same week or worse the same day? I think that they get together every semester and plan it that way. I really do. And I really do not appreciate it.

On Tuesday I have two exams: Business Law and Macroeconomics. I am doing great in my Business Law course and I really enjoy it. I enjoy it so much that I plan on going to law school a few years after graduation. My macro course is going well but it is just not my favorite subject (as in I would not want to spend my life doing it).

Here are a few tips that really help me do well on exams:

1. No cramming and get a good nights sleep.

To keep my anxiety at bay I do things well before hand, including studying. I feel that I learn better by taking things on gradually rather than cramming everything in right before an exam. I have a system that works pretty well for this.

• Before each class I do the assigned readings and highlight anything that pops out at me in one color. These are my favorite highlighters.
• I always start an audio recording on my computer for the lecture especially if I am feeling tired.
• In class I follow along in the book highlighting in a different color anything that the professor goes over or mentions. 
• Meanwhile, I write down keywords that are defined or explained in the book on a sheet of notebook paper. As well as write down anything extra the professor has to say on the subject.
• When I get home from school I complete my notes in a notebook using the book and my notes from class to fill everything in.
• To really commit what I have learned to memory I read through my notebook before each scheduled class even if it is just for 5 minutes.

2. Talk to your professors!

• My business law professor gave our class some great advice. He said "Not only should you get to know your professors because they can be a great help, but it will also improve your grade. It is human nature to want to help those you like and know. While we as professors can't give you an A for a B we can try our best to find those couple points on your exam that can really make a different."
• Get to know them. Talk to them. Ask them questions. Let them help you. You pay for them and they are an invaluable resource!
• The week before any exam I go and talk to my professors about any ambiguities in my notes or any other questions I may have. This really helps calms my nerves before an exam.

3. Go to class and actually be present.

• This is by far my most important tip. If you can pay attention you will learn so much more.
• Be an active listener and engage with the lecture. If the professor asks a question raise your hand. Even if you are wrong you will have a better understanding of the topic and why your answer was wrong. 
• I read an article on Levo League the other day about how your superiors know when you are not 100% there. This is important and refers back to #2 about professors. If they know that you are not putting in the effort they may be less likely to help you later on.

This is my usual plan of action. For homework I typically stick to The College Prepster's Intense Study Tips: Homework Section. That is, I go through my syllabuses every friday and do as much of next weeks homework as possible. That way during the week I do not have things constantly due which really lessens my anxiety.

How do you study for your exams? Your best study tips?

Anxiety & A Handwritten Note

I have major anxiety and I have put off getting help for it for a long while now due to a bad past experience with a counselor. Last week I had a really bad anxiety attack. Crying. Yelling. Hopelessness. Fear. Exhaustion. The lot and it was (still is) horrible. That day I realized that I needed help. And then I put it off for a week. On Monday I finally called and made an appointment for Wednesday. I was so nervous but I took the step and showed up (mostly because of the $25 cancelation fee). And I am so glad that I did. My counselor was not judgmental at all. I really felt as if she understood me and what I have been going through and how I have been feeling. She was really encouraging and accepting of me and I actually felt as if she was even a little proud of my motivation and life plans. That was really great to hear. It went so well. I do not know what I was so worried about and even though I have a lot of work to do I feel a thousand times better already. 

I feel so much better today that I wrote my bestie, Kait, a handwritten note!

This quote perfectly sums up our session today:

“To venture causes anxiety, but not to venture is to lose one's self....

And to venture in the highest is precisely to be conscious of one's self.”

-Søren Kierkegaard

How do you limit stress/anxiety? Favorite form of stress/anxiety release?

Sapere Aude,

Rebecca

My Nightly Routine

I try to stick to a nightly face routine because of my acne prone skin. Washing my face is not only great for my skin but it really helps me transition from work mode to sleep mode giving me a fresh start for the next day.

I usually sleep in an old tee but this J.Crew night shirt has really got a hold on me. And better yet you can get it monogramed!

Anywho... I have a bi-nightly routine and I always wash my face in the shower just because it is easier for me (I'm a mess). On the first night I wash with Noxzema and exfoliate with a scrub pad. Noxzema is not too harsh on my face and it really helps remove all of the dead skin I have from my breakouts. On the second night I wash with the St. Ives Apricot Scrub with Blemish Control. I love this stuff! It smells so good and really clears up my face, My face is prone to drying out so after I wash every night I moisturize with Vaseline, then apply some prescribed spot treatment, and top it off with some Burt's Bees chapstick (obsessed!).

What is your nightly routine? How do you transition from work to sleep?

Sapere aude,

Rebecca

Where is the warmth?

I live in Tampa, Florida. It is supposedly the sunshine state, but lately there has been little sun and lots of cold and rain. Not my favorite. I really just want to be warm. I mean this weather is just so gloomy.  I have been spending my time pinteresting warmer things and places.

The other day I came across these beautiful sandals called Ssekos. They are adorable, customizable, handmade, and better yet they are made in Uganda by girls who are using the money to pay for college and Ssekos matches 100% of their college savings when they head off for their freshman year!

I believe that this is such a great solution to the overwhelming poverty in Uganda and similar economic countries. I urge you to go read their mission statement and the founder's story. It is incredible and I can only hope one day to accomplish and contribute as much as these girls have to the community and the world around me.

I plan on buying a pair really soon. Hopefully that will entice the sun to grace us with it's warm and lovely presence.

Sapere aude,
Rebecca

Patone's Tender Shoots at Target

Ashley and I frequently go to target just to "window shop" for our future home. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love Target. I get everything 75% off with their amazing clearance sales. And now I love them even more that they are following Patone color trends! A couple days ago I seen the Patone Fashion Color Report: Spring 2013 and fell in love with Tender Shoots green.

Anywho, Ashley and I stumbled across this whole home decor section at Target full of this year's patone colors, but more importantly they had lots of tender shoots green with lots of stripes. We are in love with it!

1. Green Stripe Lamp Shade | 2. Honeycomb Vases | 3. Cottage Pillow

 We were thinking about a living room with tender shoots green accent wall, a charcoal sofa, honeycomb accents, striped lamps, white furniture green candles on our white mantel. Oh, it is all so lovely to dream about.

What is your favorite color from the Patone Fashion Color Report this year? Has it inspired you like it has us?

Sapere aude,

Rebecca

Florals by Liberty of London

I have an extreme obsession with floral printed everything. I love spring and summer and gardens and all of the wonderful things like butterflies that go along with it. A few years ago Target (my beloved) had a designer line by Liberty of London. I fell in love. I bought almost every piece of the collection. Their fabrics and patterns are so swell! Hand drawn, full of life and color. Just down right lovely.

I was on J. Crew and came across an amazing surprise.... A Liberty of London collection! Ahhhh! I squealed when I seen it (and Ashley said "oh no" when I then continued to show her every piece). 

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the collection:

1. Liberty short-sleeve pajama set | 2. Liberty bow tie | 3. Liberty tie | 4. Liberty 3" chino short

Some people just don't do floral, but I absolutely love it. Floral has been a staple  throughout my life. I believe it all started when I was a baby. My mom loved to dress me in floral. It didn't help that all of the inexpensive children's outfits in Panama were floral either. Here are a couple old photos of me.

My father and I at an Army function.

Floral shirt, silly face, and my beautiful chow chow Ted (miss you!).

 Like florals? Hate them? What are your favorite trendy (or not so trendy) staples?

Sapere aude,

Rebecca

P.S. I am thinking of starting a Floral Fridays series. What do you think?

Bookworm: The Help

I finished reading The Help.... a few weeks ago actually.  I know, I know. I am so late with this review.

I was able to see the movie when it was in theaters and it was great (love, love, love Emma Stone!) but, my goodness the book is ten times better. It really forces you to evaluate the harsh past. This book is so heartfelt, well written, and made me want to go out and change the world. So, if you are late like me and haven't read the book, you should definitely check it out.

The Procrastination Monster

My name is Rebecca Keyes and I am a procrastinator. 

I never plan on procrastination nor do I really want to be a procrastinator. It just happens to go that way... all the time. Every week I look through my syllabi and see what needs to be done for next week. I put it in my google calendar and I have every intention of getting it done.... But then friday comes around and I much rather cuddle up with Ashbabe than do my business law readings and then comes Saturday and before I know it I am scrabbling on Sunday to accomplish 3 days worth of homework or sometimes that is too stressful and I say that it wasn't really a necessary reading and I forgo it.

This year I am trying to change this and other terrible habits. So, I have come up with a list of things that seems to keep the Procrastination Monster at bay.

1. I like to have someone else hold me accountable. A promise to myself never means as much as a promise to someone else. This isn't the best solution, as I should learn to keep those promises that I make to myself, but it is a start. I frequently promise Ashley that I will get A, B, and C done on Friday while she is at work so we can go out to dinner when she gets home. If I procrastinate and don't get anything done I have let her down, and that sucks more than if I just let myself down.

2. Make time! If I do not set aside time to do the things I need to do, I don't do them. It is so simple. I put it in my google calendar task list (which I always have open in a tab on my computer) with a deadline. I also write out a list of things to accomplish for the week on a piece of notebook paper to help me remember and to have a hard copy with me for when I do not have my laptop nearby.

3. I think the most important thing to get myself to stop procrastinating is realizing that by doing it I am just setting myself up for failure in the future. Procrastinating causes so many problems. I spend my time trying to catch up on yesterday's work and cramming in material for tests that I would know if I had just taken the time to read the chapter.

Are you a procrastinator? If you are how does that affect your success? How do you kill the procrastination monster? 

Sapere aude,

Rebecca

Talents, passions or a lack there of

Right now, I am watching Levo League's Office Hours with Cornelia Guest. She was talking about how she was a late bloomer and about how she didn't have a clue about what she wanted to do. That is exactly how I feel most of the time. I was filling out my profile on Levo League and there was a box titled "Your Dream Job" and I had no clue what to write. Every day I look at my current school and life plan and I just do not know what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Currently, I am a marketing major without a minor and I think to myself, "Is that enough? Do I need a minor? Am I enough? Will I be hirable? Am I enough to get into law school?" I know I am a smart woman, but sometimes I do not feel that way. The most common cheer-up phrase I get is, "You are smart, You can do anything!" While that is true, it goes deeper than that. It is really about what I want to do and not what I am capable of doing. And that is something that I cannot quite figure out. I sometimes feel that I lack a passion or pull for something that could make me great and point me in the right direction.

Do you feel this way? How did you find your passion? What drives you?

Sapere aude,

Rebecca

Valentine's Day: The Musical Love List

This is the surprise mix cd I made for the lovey. Hope you enjoy! The listening link is at the bottom.

Listen to them here.

-Becca

Bookworm: Two Kisses for Maddy

Just finished reading Two Kisses for Maddy by Matt Logelin. This memoir is amazing. In Two Kisses, Matt has to deal with losing the love of his life just 27 hours after she gave birth to their baby girl, Madeline. He recalls beautiful memories of his wife Liz and their time together all while learning to be a single father and how to cope with such heartache. This book is so emotional! Matt is raw and expresses the way he feels so freely. I found myself instantly connected with him, Liz, and Maddy. I cried, smiled, and laughed out loud so many times. I was so obsessed with Two Kisses for Maddy I could not put it down. I just cannot stop talking about it and completely recommend it.

And to give back to community that helped him in the worst moments of his life, Matt started the  Liz Logelin Foundation. The foundation raises money for widows and their families. Also, check out his blog matt, liz and madeline for updates on him and Madeline.