it's my party...

my 25th birthday is on friday, october 8th. i have made numerous lists over the years of "things to do before i'm..." this blog was one of them. i haven't completely decided what this blog will be about, but i want to share with you (whoever you are) the little things that make me happy. whether is it a new recipe, a new outfit or a new song i come across... if it makes me smile, then i'll do my best to share it. my goal is to look back on this blog in a year and see how i have (or haven't changed).

i have grown up and learned a lot in the past year. one thing i will leave you with today is "appreciation." i have an amazing family, great friends and a beautiful boyfriend. i have learned that it's the little things that let us know we are appreciated. i try my best to have the house clean when my boyfriend gets home, or make enough food to share with my family when i cook- because it's those sweet little texts that read "the soup was amazing" or "the kitchen looks great, thank you" that warm my heart and let me know that i am loved. if you get a chance, do something small for someone, or send an unexpected text to an old friend or loved one. let them know that they are appreciated even if it just says "thank you" or "i love you." like the old saying goes- it's the little things.

my brother recently sent me a nice, unexpected text..

and my boyfriend responded to my sweet note...

i'll continue to share my smiles, 

xo, ash.