30 before 30 update

Okay, let's call it finals week. I've got 360 days until dooms day and I've got to get cracking. Omg... I am not even a 1/3 of a way there...Luckily book club is meeting this month so I'm back on the reading and I might be going to an awesome brunch this weekend.. but holy God, we've got to get on it my friends!!!

1. Run a half-marathon.

2. Decorate our guestroom with items that are not college leftovers.

3. Find a bathing suit that I love and feel good wearing.

4. Find a charity that I like and donate some time/money/etc.  Relay for Life...oh interested in donating and helping out my team and the American Cancer Society?!?!!

5. Go on a really fun weekend anywhere with my Mom.

6.Learn how to make 5 really good cocktails.

7. Learn to really, really, really love my Dad's beer.

8. Buy a nice piece of art.

9. Learn how to grill.

10. Do a pull up. (I did get some advice on this from the football coach...he told me how to do some easier "moves" to get me ready. Please do not ask if I have attempted these "easier moves" yet though.

11. Learn how to make lemon icebox and lemon meringue pie...

12. Find a new brunch place with a great group of friends.

13. Enjoy the holidays. BAM!!!!

14. Do one of those painting/drinking nights with friends.

15. Read a book for pleasure at least once a month.

16. Grow tomatoes. (Philip wants to do this and I don't want to compete so I may replace this one...any suggestions?)

17. Throw P a really fun/stylish/blog-worthy 30th bday party.

18. Grow herbs (and cook with them!)

19. Love my job!

20. Visit Ray and Robin in Seattle.

21. Find a skin product routine that I like/can afford/will stick to.

22. Try some cheese and see if I still don't like them.

23. Join a new club/organization.Can I use Relay for Life for both? No, but here is the link again!

24. Learn how to make crepes.

25. Go to Napa Valley. Jenna, Meagan, Sarah, basically...anyone... let's go..NOW!

26. Own a wardrobe that I'm proud of.

27. Buy Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking and make something in it. WINNING!

28. Recycle. (omg, shame...shame, shame!)

29. Whiten my teeth.

30. Take a photography class.

31. Watch Ben graduate and celebrate B-I-G.

Agh....help a girl out!!!!

For Natalie's News this has been, Natalie-Corinne.



Relay for Life

Some of you may know this but cancer reared it's ugly (ummm ugly is not cutting it..I'm thinking pimply infested, bad face job, 30 years of tanning bed paired with a meth addiction is more appropriate) face in our life recently. There are the very feelings that come with this blow but then there are some that I didn't realize I would have.

WHAT CAN I DO? 

It's so frustrating. You can be supportive, try to be fun, etc. But I want to do something that will change this..for the positive. Surprisingly, being a musician, I have no research, skills, or knowledge to add to the cause. (I know, cray) A lot of friends have been inspirational, like Kimmie who donated all her hair, and Jenna who is involved with Susan B. Komen,  and countless others who share their time and talents and I still felt like I had nothing to do. I wanted something I could do now was kind of frustrated. Honestly, I needed a project so I could feel like I was contributing in some way and not sitting idely. People deal in different ways and I attribute my "have to do something" to my Mom's countless "buck up and do" speeches. Anyway, while not doing anything one day I saw this facebook status from high school bud.

Ok friends mark your calendar for May 4th its Williamson County Relay for Life, come support American Cancer Society message me for more details.

I didn't know just tons about it but I messaged her and am now the proud team leader of the BHS team. Woot. We relay May 4th and I would LOVE and of your support possible. If you can join the team or donate in any way, I would greatly appreciate it. I have fabulous friends and Jessica  has already offered to have some sort of promotion with Stella and Dot (more details laters).

But in the meantime...

Please visit....

My relay for life page

We are just in the beginning stages and I've just emailed my students, requested announcements, and am attempting to rally some troops. I think this is a great organization and selfishly a fabulous way to feel like I'm doing something productive.

"Hope has two beautiful daughters - their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are." - St. Augustine

Please consider helping if you can for a great cause! Any amount can go a long way.

For Natalie's News this has been, Natalie-Corinne.