This week's storybook (with pictures)

I have had an AMAZING week. The best week I've had in a LONG time. 

You see this is how it happened!

Early in the week: 

Kristi dyed her hair PINK for her birthday present to herself! Isn't it BEAUTIFUL? 

Hannah got a TATTOO! (means "ready for anything" in Latin)

I ran a mile in under 9 minutes (which is 3 minutes faster than I ran it in December) and a little over two miles in 21 minutes! WHOOP WHOOP. Did four miles total and felt AMAZING after! 

And I ALMOST ran out of gas but DIDN'T! :) It was on E for a whole day. LUCKY me!!!! 

Then came Wednesday: 

We celebrated Kristi's birthday with a little girls night! Starting with Buffalo Wild Wings...

karaoke...

PINK presents (CD and Victoria Secret perfume)...

cheesecake...

and dying my hair...

RED! (can now mark that off my bucket list) WHOOP WHOOP! 

Thursday:

Her birthday bash continued at 5 am with some sneaky car decorating and surprise breakfast making! 

I was in a great mood all day even with only 2 hours of sleep. I even dedicated my facebook status to the amazingness 

"is feeling wonderful. amazing night last night, wonderful breakfast this morning, kicked butt on my test despite NOT studying, beyonce tunes coming loudly from my car, this REDHEAD shall be in class with tea & a smile all day."

Friday:

I spent Friday with my little "sunshine" Cayley Marie. She is the sweetest funniest smartest two year old I know. She's a princess and I'm her best friend. Here's photos from our adventures that day: 

A pic of my new beautiful red hair and my messy room

We visited Bass Pro to check out the animals...

We made a new friend named Ivy...

They looked at fish...

and ducks...

the babysitters chit chatted...

(aren't they cute)

We came home, watched Beauty and The Beast while eating lunch. During which, Cayley informed me that Belle should not marry Gaston because and I quote "He's ugly and mean...DUH!". Then nap time to follow and after nap. We decided to:

Color...

and play pretend with markers...

AND MAKE PRINCESS BEST FRIEND CROWNS! 

made silly faces...

and rocked some sparkly staches'

This is why I love her. :) 

Then catastrophe struck. My dad got hurt at work and sent to the emergency room. He ended up leaving with three broken bones in his hand, absolutely no thumbnail, and an appointment with a hand surgeon next week. BUT with my dad dopey on pain pills, it made family dinner so fun and interesting. Quotes from the evening included:

Dad: "I'm going to put out hay."

Mom replied: "No you can't drive a vehicle remember? You're on medication."

Dad replied: "A TRACTOR is NOT a vehicle LORI." 

Grandma: "Darn. Guess I won't be heading out to the club tonight, looks like I'm stuck here babysitting the goof (aka my drugged up Dad)" 

I had a wonderful time. 

 Saturday: 

I spent the evening relaxing at home then had a little RKG fun with my bestie. ;) 

Camera phone pic in some bad lighting but you get the idea...

Sunday: 

Went to church, then met my friend Ryan at one of our favorite hang outs: Kat's bridge. We spent a couple hours just catching up and enjoying the beautiful day. 

Isn't that a beautiful photo. RIP Kitty. Miss you :) 

And that about wraps it up for this amazing week in the life of Scarlett :) 

Dear Lady A.

Day 13: A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days. 

Dear Lady A, 

     You are my favorite band. I can relate to your lyrics and I love the way to put emotion in your music. I went to your concert this summer with my bestie and I loved it. (totally worth the countless hours spent in BFK on the way home). Now here's a few of your lyrics that I love/relate to the most: 

American Honey

"

She grew up on a side of the road

Where the church bells ring and strong love grows

She grew up good

She grew up slow

Like American honey

Steady as a preacher

Free as a weed

Couldn't wait to get goin'

But wasn't quite ready to leave

So innocent, pure and sweet

American honey

Get caught in the race

Of this crazy life

Trying to be everything can make you lose your mind

I just wanna go back in time

To American honey, yea"

I can certainly relate to this song. I grew up in a small town and sometimes I just gotta escape the city life and run back to my roots. I'm convinced the country is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world and I love it. 

Bottle Up Lightnin

"

I wish I would've taken a few more chances

                                           Spun you 'round the room a few more dances

                                                   Just for once look past these fences

                                                 Followed your heart over that horizon

                                                Never lookin' back, just keep on drivin'

                                                     But holdin' you is just like tryin'

                                                               To bottle up lightnin'"

I just love this imagery. "Bottle up lightnin" It just makes me smile. 

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

"I love when you tell me that I'm pretty

When I just wake up

And I love how you tease me when I'm moody

But it's never too much

I'm falling fast but the truth is I'm not scared at all

You climbed my walls

So lay here beside me just hold me and don't let go

This feelin' I'm feelin' is somethin' I've never known

And I just can't take my eyes off you"

I would love this to be sung at my wedding...just gotta find the man first I guess ;) 

Hello World

Traffic cars, cell phone calls, top video screams at me

Through my tender window I see a little girl, rust red minivan

She's got chocolate on her face, got little hands

And she waves at me, yeah, she smiles at me

Every day I drive by a little white church

It's got these little white crosses like angels in the yard

Maybe I should stop on in and say a prayer

Maybe talk to God like he is there

Oh, I know He's there, yeah, I know He's there

Well, hello world, how've you been?

Good to see you, my old friend

Sometimes I feel as cold as steel

And broken like I'm never gonna heal

I see a light, little grace, little faith unfurl

Well, hello world

Sometimes I forget what living's for

And I hear my life through my front door

And I'll be there, oh, I'm home again

I see my wife, little boy, little girl

Hello world, hello world

Oh, the empty disappears

I remember why I'm here

To surrender and believe

I fall down on my knees

Oh hello world, hello world, hello world"

It's good to be reminded of the finer things in life once in a while. Stop, take a breath, and enjoy.

I Run To You

I run from hate, I run from prejudice

I run from pessimists, but I run too late

I run my life or is it running me, run from my past

I run too fast or too slow it seems

When lies become the truth

That's when I run to you

This world keeps spinning faster

Into a new disaster so I run to you, I run to you baby

When it all starts coming undone

Baby, you're the only one I run to, I run to you"

I do tend to run from bad situations, I run to my friends, my family, and to God. With that amazing support system I'm a much happier person.

I Was Here

You will notice me

I'll be leaving my mark like initials carved

In an old oak tree, you wait and see

Maybe I'll write like Twain wrote

Maybe I'll paint like Van Gogh

Cure the common cold, I don't know

But I'm ready start 'cause I know in my heart

I wanna do something that matters, say something different

Something that sets the whole world on its ear

I wanna do something better with the time I've been given

I wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life

Leave nothing less than something that says ?I was here?

I will prove you wrong

If you think I'm all talk, you're in for a shock

'Cause this dream's too strong and before too long

Maybe I'll compose symphonies

Maybe I'll fight for world peace

'Cause I know it's my destiny

To leave more than a trace of myself in this place!

I wanna do something that matters, say something different

Something that sets the whole world on its ear

I wanna do something better with the time I've been given

I wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life

And leave nothing less than something that says ?I was here?

And I know that I, I will do more than just pass through this life

I'll leave nothing less than something that says ?I was here?

I was here"

I consider this song my anthem and motto. It inspires me to be better and I even named my blog after this song. :)

If I Knew Then

If I knew then what I know now

I'd fall in love

'Cause love only comes

Once in a while

And knocks on your door

And throws you a smile

And takes every breath

Leaves every scar

Speaks through your soul

And sings to your heart"

I hope and pray I won't ever miss an opportunity for love. That's why I'll give anyone one shot. You never know when someone may surprise you.

Long Gone

It's so like you just to show up at my door

And act like nothin's happened

You think I'll sweep my heart up off the floor

And give it to you

Like so many times before

You're talking to a stranger

I'm not that girl anymore

That girl is long gone

Boy you missed the boat it just sailed away

Long gone

She's not drowning in her yesterdays

Betcha never thought I'd be that strong

Well this girl is long gone"

So many girls could take this lessons to heart. If he doesn't treat you right LEAVE! MOVE ON! I'm all for second chances but time and time again??? Really? Learn that you're TOO GOOD for him! :)

Our Kind of Love

"You wear your smile like a summer sky

Just shining down on me and you

I swear your heart is a, a free bird

On a lazy Sunday afternoon

I love the way that you were up for anything

Never worried 'bout what people say, that's right

Oh, that's right, what we got is

Just like driving on an open highway

Never knowing what we're gonna find

Just like two kids, baby, always trying to live it up

Whoa, yeah, that's our kind of love

Mmm, that's our kind of love

Skipping rocks and leaving footprints

Down there on the riverbank

Always holding hands, never making plans

Just living in the moment, babe

You get me laughing with those funny faces

You somehow always know just what to say, that's right

Whoa, that's right, what we got is

Just like driving on an open highway

Never knowing what we're gonna find

Just like two kids, baby, always trying to live it up

Whoa, yeah, that's our kind of love

That's our kind of love

Oh, that's right, baby, you and I

What we got is

Just like driving on an open highway

Never knowing what we're gonna find

Just like two kids, baby, always trying to live it up

Whoa, oh, oh yeah

Just like driving on an open highway

Never knowing what we're gonna find

Just like two kids, baby, always trying to live it up

Whoa, yeah, that's our kind of love

Ooh, that's our kind of love

Whoa, that's our kind of love

1, 2, 3, here we go

Ooh, yeah

That's our kind of love, girl

Don't ya know it?"

This sounds like my idea of a perfect relationship/spouse. I'd only be so lucky as to find the person this song was written about. 

Ready to Love Again

"Seems I was walking in the wrong direction

I barely recognize my own reflection, no

Scared of love but scared of life alone

Seems I've been playing on the safe side, baby

Building walls around my heart to save me, oh

But it's time for me to let it go

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now

No longer am I afraid of the fall down

It must be time to move on now

Without the fear of how it might end

I guess I'm ready to love again

So come and find me

I'll be waiting up for you

I'll be holding out for you tonight

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now

No longer am I afraid of the fall down

It must be time to move on now

Without the fear of how it might end

I guess I'm ready, I'm ready to love again"

Just me, ready and waiting. <3