Three years ago, today

A little journey through time and space, or what I like to call:

Jason and Stephanie: A Tale of Aweseome-ness

First real event as a couple, freshmen year at LSU:

One year anniversary:

First year together:

Last game in Tiger Band:

Junior Year Formal:

Almost 3 years together:

And now, four years later:

Waiting for the Tide to Turn

I wasn't looking for a lifetime with you
I never thought it would hurt
Just to hear, I do and I do
And I do a number on myself
And all that I've thought to be
And you'll be the one who just left me undone
By my own hestiation

For the million hours that we were
I'll smile and remember them all
Then I'll turn and go
Our story's completed
Mine, it's a long way from done

I'm on a champagne high
Where will I be when I stop wondering why
On a champagne high...

Spring turned summer, then winter turned mean
Distance seemed right at the time, it was best
To leave, and to leave behind
What I once thought was fine and so real to me
And while I'm still down on my quest for my song
I'm at your clebration

And for the million hours that we were
I'll smile and remember them all
And then I'll turn and go
Our story's completed
Mine, it's a long way from done

-- Sister Hazel, Champagne High

I Say Hello

It's game week!

The faithful tigers are gearing up for the first battle of the season. It's a blood line here, how deep the love for LSU goes. Also, how it's amazing how stressful football season is for everyone. Well, for me. My heart lives in knots during the Fall watching the games of a lifetime. I have faith that this season will be no less than extraordinary, once again and it's always a GREAT time to be an LSU tiger.

In other words, I'm working out again and it does feel good. No more buying bigger pant sizes for me!

I've been at LED one whole year - feels like a lifetime.

This YouTube clip from Scrubs was played in church Sunday morning in conjuction with the service about lasting friendships. I thought it was pretty great.

Wild and Crazy

Long time, no talk right?

Life has been going fast lately. Work all day, try and be productive at night. After all of the goodbyes, those that are left standing still have to go day by day and make it through what's left.

So what's left in Baton Rouge?

-- a new football season!

-- a 10-week dating guide before you say "I do"

-- girls nights to ease the pain

-- no promotions at work - but maybe next year?

-- new books

-- renewed leases

-- the smell of magnolias and oak trees

Geaux Tigers!

Goodbyes and Goodnights

Life goes fast.

Don't let it slip by you.

Leave Today to Yesterday

"Nothing matters more than knowing God's purpose for your life, and nothing can compensate for not knowing them - not success, not wealth, not pleasure. Without a purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction and events without reason." --Purpose Driven Life

Paninis

I want a panini maker. I find myself always ordering a panini or a pressed sandwich almost everywhere I go. I could save a lot of money buying one for myself and making them at home.

Saw an old friend this week. Made me miss friends from back home. I moved away and made friends with a group of people that were all friends in high school. Listening to their stories all the time make me miss those people who knew me before LSU. It's good to stick to your roots.

Treasured Over All Creation

You’ve been waiting on an answer
To something that’s been on your mind
They tell you to be patient
That all will be revealed in time

So you keep on treading water
waiting for the tide to turn
and wondering all the while
when will it get easier?

Come tomorrow
Come tomorrow
Come tomorrow
and leave today to yesterday

You’re well aware of what you’re missing
You count up every sacrifice you’ve made
But don’t you ever stop believing
that it’s worth it all someday

Come tomorrow
and leave today to yesterday...

--Juliet Lloyd, Come Tomorrow

All Those Boys

The National Fatherhood Initiative:

More than 79% of Americans feel "the most significant family or social problem facing America is the physical absence of the father from the home." Research shows that the lack of a father in the home correlates closely with crime, educational and emotional problems, teenage pregnancy, and drug and alcohol abuse.

In an effort to show dads the critical role they play in their children's lives, the Ad Council has partnered with the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and volunteer ad agency Campbell-Ewald to create a new PSA campaign that communicates to fathers that their presence is essential to their children's well-being. The campaign provides fathers with the information they need to become better dads.

I think this one of the funniest commercials I have seen in a while:
Fatherhood - Cheerleader

www.fatherhood.gov

It's Laundry Day

I am in a constant state of moving. Me and Liza have always joked we lived in nomadic existence, moving in and out of the dorm, sorority house, apartment here, apartment there, and so on. Even though I'm not the one technically moving this time, everyone around me is, which always leads to nostalgia and teary moments in empty rooms.

I have been immensely blessed in my life. I have been surrounded by a great family, amazing friends and have been lucky enough to find those friends that become your family. LSU was a scary place to go alone, but I walked into the right elevator and sat by the right friend in Biology class. And from then on, I was introduced to the most wonderful people. I have girlfriends that are there for the girls nights, and there for the girl talks. I have guy friends who pick me up when they hug me and are my saving grace when I have to pick up heavy things.

I have a very hunky and loving boyfriend, who teaches me how to be happier and happier everyday. And I have an amazing family, who as I grow older, I realize are now not only family, but friends.

This is a crazy world we live in, so I hope everyone has the anchor to hold you down to this spinning rock of a world we live in, just like I do.