Time.

5 years ago…
- I was an excited 18 year old on the brink of graduating from high school.
- I was insanely in love with Tommy T. Still am.
- My sister had just moved home after living in Chicago for 8 years. My best friend was a mere 25 minute drive away and it was so good to have her back.
- I had no idea what I wanted to major in but knew I loved fashion, math and photography.
- I knew exactly what I valued and still do today.

4 years ago…
- Keller was brought into my life and gave love a different meaning I never knew existed. He will forever be a best friend.
- I met two women whom I lived with that would help me document the ever-exciting college experience.
- I cried and missed my parents often after finally realizing how right they always were.
- I snuck into my first bar with a fake ID (look away Mary)

3 years ago…
- My best friend proposed to me. I said yes. Obvi.
- I fell into the best group of friends I’d ever dreamed of. They are a large part of my happiness and I love them to pieces.
- I realized nothing is set in stone in life. You can be one thing this year and another the next. Jobs can change, houses can change but as long as the people you love are steady, life will be fulfilled.

2 years ago…
- I realized a hobby can turn into a passion.
- I realized that a small gesture can make someone’s day. My great friends Erica & Trisha taught me this so I try to be as thoughtful as often as I can.

1 year (and less) ago…
- Beckett was born and I realized that I really want to be a mother. Instantly, Keller was like a friend to me. We are connected that way. And Beckett, he helped me to realize a maternal instinct I didn't know I possessed. I know more about diapers and breast milk than I ever thought possible but I truly care about it. I'm more mature with Becks. Whereas, Keller's charisma brings out the child in me and I love that about him. No one in our family realized how much we needed Beckett in our lives but we really, really did.


I’ve always thought that reflecting on the past is essential to moving forward into the future. Reflecting but not dwelling. I have no regrets, only past situations that have molded me into me.
Life is good and love is good. Loving life is even better.

Cheers,
LT