"Update Your Blog!"

Saturday, June 20, 2009
12:48 am Bed.

The other day I was in the family room with Kaitlyn when she let out a noise that was something between a scream and a groan.

"You need..." she said through gritted teeth, glaring at me over the lap top, "...to...update...your...BLOG."

I rolled my eyes and sank back into the couch.

"Blog about what? Nothing exciting is happening in my life."

"Blog about me!" she said, her eyes no longer bulging out of her head.

So I thought about doing that, and then I thought of a much more interesting topic.

ME.

The truth is, I haven't been blogging because my life is boring. Now, life in college wasn't exactly a thrill ride every second (I had to go to class sometimes), but when I was in Boston I like to think I found a way to make my mundane life sound a little more exciting. Making a boring life blog-worthy is way harder.

Bear with me, people.

Love,
Tara

"Stand By Me."

Monday, June 15, 2009
11:48 pm :)

Need a pick me up? We watched the DVD that this clip is a part of the other night at Matt's house, and I was so inspired. It was like my whole world just shifted and everything was put into perspective. Check out the link to their website for more details.



Love,
Tara

"Highly Educated"

Thursday, June 11, 2009
4:53 pm This weather needs to stop.

Sooo... I've got a HUGE interview Monday. I mean, HUGE. In light of that, Maria sent me this e-card:

She's so wise...

Love,

Tara

"The Hangover"

Thursday, June 11, 2009
12:00 am Midnight! Woo hoo!

I just saw this movie tonight, and it was AWESOME. Not only did I see the movie with four guys, which made me feel...well...like a pimp, but I was laughing through the entire movie.

I'm not sure exactly what Dad has planned for Stephen's bachelor party this Saturday, but I hope it's not like this...

I'm scared...




Love,
Tara

"Tara's Commencement Speech"

Saturday, June 6, 2009
1:15 pm I'm going to regret doing this...


Here it is, folks. Kaitlyn and Dad figured out how to get my commencement speech from the DVD to Youtube, so now the whole world can hear my brilliant speech.




Or you can watch it on Youtube here.

Be sure to watch for the earring drop at 2:14. You can even freeze frame it if you want...

Love,
Tara

"Look of Horror"

Friday, June 5, 2009
12:45 am Bed.

You never know the biggest day of your life is the biggest day. Not until it's happening. You don't recognize the biggest day of your life until you're right in the middle of it. The day you commit to someone or something. The day you get your heart broken. The day you meet your soul mate. The day you realize there's not enough time, because you want to live forever. Those are the biggest days. The perfect days. You know? - Grey's Anatomy

I wouldn't call today the biggest day of my life. Well, at least, I don't think it was. But I thought of this quote when I was sitting on the couch this evening, listening to my friends talk. You never know a normal day is suddenly going to turn into a great day until it happens. I love it when that happens.

There was nothing particularly special about tonight. I woke up from my afternoon nap (unpacking wears me out.... yes, I'm still unpacking) with a text from Mike requesting that we watch "Baby Mama" tonight. At last week's movie night, "Baby Mama" had lost out to "Roxanne," so this week was my chance to prove to everyone how hilarious "Baby Mama" truly is. Greg, Mike, and Mike all came over for the viewing, and I made a bowl of regular butter popcorn and a bowl of kettle corn, so everyone was happy. Kaitlyn and Mom watched the movie too, and it was all super cute.

When the movie was over and Kaitlyn had gone to bed and one of the Mikes had left, Mike (the one who stayed) asked me if he could watch my commencement speech ("Or at least read it to us or something!"). Conveniently (or not), the DVD of the ceremony had come in the mail that day, so I gave in and let the boys watch it. Being the truly supportive friends that they are, they doubled over and laughed hysterically when my earring fell out, even making me rewind so they could watch what Mike calls the "look of horror" on my face over again.

After they managed to contain themselves, we sat around (Me, my mom, Greg, and Mike) chatting. Mom and Greg swapped UCONN stories, and Greg learned about the legend of "Mental Mike." We talked about high school journalism classes and Greg's mom's kidney stones and dental school and anything else you could imagine. It was all really kind of touching and nice.

Later, when I was saying goodbye to the boys at the door, I couldn't help but feel...grateful. Six months ago, I had a very different picture of how my life would be when I graduated, and I've been struggling to deal with that. But you can't really complain about friends and movies and popcorn and conversation and laughter, can you?

You never know when you're going to have an awesome evening. It just happens...

At the end of the day, faith is a funny thing. It turns up when you don't really expect it. It's like one day you realize that the fairy tale may be slightly different than you dreamed. The castle, well, it may not be a castle. And it's not so important, happily ever after, just that it's happily right now. See, once in a while, once in a blue moon, people will surprise you. And, once in a while, people may even take your breath away. - Grey's Anatomy

Love,

Tara

"I Don't Know Where Your Youngest Daughter Is."

Wednesday, June 3, 2009
4:31 pm My life is exhausting.

10 Fun Facts About My Life Right Now

1.) I'm in bed. Don't judge me! I woke up at the crack of 7:30 am to go to work. And by work I mean to go to the job I don't really have in Westport. Email me for details.

2.) My entire body is sore thanks to the Skinny Bitch: Boot Camp DVD Stephanie gave me for my birthday, Mom's Denise Austin yoga DVD, and our treadmill in the basement that is stuck on an incline of 12. My butt will never forgive me.

3.) The title of this post is the message I left on my mother's machine at work a few minutes ago. I don't know where Kaitlyn is. I'm mildly worried, but I've called all the appropriate people (i.e. Kaitlyn and Mom), so I'm going to take a nap and hope for the best. These things tend to work themselves out.

4.) Yesterday, at Bingo, I did not win. SHOCKER. Steph won. It's cool. I'm not bitter.

5.) Working at the toy store this week has actually been, dare I say it, enjoyable. Not once this week was I pushed to the point of rage... just mildly pissed off.

6.) Yesterday I went waterskiing with my friends. Only I didn't actually waterski. It was cold. And I'm sore. See #2.

7.) I've found my mood is exponentially better when my nails look good. Right now my toes are "OMG" by Orly and my fingers are "Sugar Plum" by Orly, and every one of them is chip free. It's the way to be.

8.) I'm losing my voice. Why? Because the drive to and from Westport equals three hours of me alone in a car with the radio. I simply cannot control the urge to sing at the top of my lungs when Beyonce's "Halo" comes on the radio every ten minutes.

9.) For Christmas, Meme gave me a calendar called "The B Word," and each month has a 50s era woman saying something bitchy. This month, the woman is saying "I don't mean to be elistist, but I am." I get that these are supposed to be jokes, but is it wrong that I find myself relating to each one...?

10.) I wish everyone would just leave Kate Gosselin alone.

11.) BONUS! This commencement speech obviously wasn't as good as mine... but it's still pretty awesome. Check out Ellen Degeneres speaking at Tulane.

Love,
Tara