We are on everyone's honeymoon.

My childhood best friend and I went on everyone's honeymoon this past weekend. No Lie. While all the couples around us were playing kissy kissy, Jonea and I were talking, drinking, reading, sleeping, eating, and tanning. 

We win. 

Jonea and I have been through a lot over the past 20+ years; however, the past year has been one of the hardest. We have both been through drastic changes in our lives. Relationships have ended, loved ones lost, emotional meltdowns, body meltdowns, and the list goes on and on. Through all of these life changing moments the first person we call is each other. When I suddenly lost my grandmother in January, she was the first person I called. When her marriage started crumble I was there to start the recovery process. As I looked around at all of these couple on their honeymoons, anniversary trips or whatever, I realized I met my soulmate before I was in kindergarten. Men will easily say their soulmate is their significant other, but it is different for women. Our girl friends are our soulmates and the greatest loves of our lives. 

Jonea will tell you the first thing I ever said to her was, "Don't worry, I will save you" as we were playing Rainbow Bright on the playground, but in reality she saved me. 

Our trip was fabulous and we are planning our next adventure. 

Thanks for 24 years of friendship, Nea. 

Here is to the next 24.

Cheers,

C

We has a 6am flight out of Tulsa. When we made it to Miami we were channeling Will Smith and in dire need of food and booze. 

Best part of the Miami layover was watching all of the people at the airport bar glued to the TV while ESPN broke down the Lebron James move to Cleveland. I immediately sent my cousin Lane a text asking if he had his BronBron jersey from Cleveland with him. 

This was our driver from the airport to our resort. He was wonderful and told us about the area we were staying in and the history of the island.
Dress: Old Navy
Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer
Sandals: Sanuk
Bag: Marley Lilly Weekender

First drink on the beach was a Bob Marley. It was filled with rum. I discovered many years ago that rum makes me hate life. This was no different. I am allergic to the stuff. 

This picture has no filter.
Sweet Baby Buddha it was beautiful.

Sunglasses: RayBan
Swimsuit: Old Navy

I felt like the Little Mermaid in this dress.
It is Lilly Pulitzer.
The necklace is from Dillard's. 

How CUTE is this!
Hat: Marley Lilly derby hat

People watching and working on tan lines.

I have some serious freckles.
I even have them on my knees!
Sunglasses: RayBan

This was at one of the resort bars, BARacuda.
The dress is from Ross. No idea of the brand. 

All gussied up for dinner and drinks!

Lilly was the perfect choice for the last night at the resort.
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Necklace: Pazza Bella

It is ridiculous. 

Not ready to leave.

Jonea's piggies.

I was mad about having to come home and we had a flight delay. I could stay on the beach forever.

I know it looks like we didn't do much while we were in Jamaica, but I lost a day of pictures. We went parasailing. Jonea gave herself an anxiety attack during that adventure. I laughed. We went to the spa and I ruined Jonea by this. She is addicted to the spa now. The food was amazing, the people wonderful and the weather top notch. 
We came back to the states through DFW in Dallas. Customs are usually a cinch for me. This time, not so much. Our paper work was filled out perfectly. We went through the kiosk separately and the moment my customs receipt was printed I knew I was going to have trouble. I usually get tagged at customs for some reason. Maybe it is because I have such a generic name. Jonea asked what she should do? I told her to go to the baggage claim and get our luggage. I would be there as soon as I was finished since we were trying to catch our connecting flight to Tulsa. I waited in line for 20 minutes and when I walked up to the customs agent he asked me the normal questions while looking at my passport. Where are you coming from? Where are you headed now? Then he looked me straight in the eye with a straight face and said, "Tell me whose passport this is?" I was startled. "Mine." He said, "No, whose picture is this?" That is when I said, "OH! That is me almost 10 years ago and I have lost 95 pounds!" He looked at me confused. I showed him my drivers license and he kept looking at me, my passport and my ID. Finally he said, "You look amazing. Maybe there is hope for me to drop weight too. Welcome back to the United States, Ms. Jones."
Mental Note: After Canada, renew passport. 



Today, July 17, 2014
It is cold and rainy outside. 
I left the beach to come home to what feels like football season. I am not complaining, but I still need one last day of summer.

Jeans: Old Navy
Polo: Lilly Pulitzer
Boots: Hunter wellies

Glitter and Goldie Hawn's Lips

I am already on Spring Break. Well, mentally. It is only Thursday. But come Friday at noon(ish) I will be out of here. I will not apologize. Just another perk of working in higher education.

As of yesterday, I am down a whopping 85 pounds!

 Holy Ba-Jeezus!

It has been a journey but I am so glad I had the support of my family to make the decision to get healthy. I will give a full blown update around the beginning of April. 

This weekend I will be meeting up with sorority sisters and friends for what is sure to be an event to remember. My dear friend Bree is getting married April 12th and we are celebrating her bachlorette party! Fayetteville will be covered in glitter! 

So, here is what I have been up to the past couple of days. 

XX,

C

These are my minions! Our hometown of Red Oak was play in the girl's and boy's state basketball tournament. There is no place like RO. This small town supports the youth more than most would ever know.

The last time I was in Carl Albert High School's gym was my sophomore year of college. I had an allergic reaction to something (we never figured out what it was) and I looked like Goldie Hawn in the First Wives Club. It was horrible.

GJ and Q had one heck of a time. They love each other and play so well together!

GJ wanted a "Big Smile" picture. After he looked at it he said, "Send it to Buck!"

My Aunt KK hates when we make faces in pictures. This makes us do it even more:)

I forgot I was wearing red lipstick this day. I walked past a mirror and went WHOA! The earrings and necklace were a gift from manfriend.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Top: Old Navy
Pants: Lilly Pulitzer
Shoes: I have no idea
Watch: Toy Watch

I am over winter. If anyone would have said, "Why are you wearing white pants? The say it is too early for those." I would have kindly responded with, "I am an effing adult. I can wear whatever I want. And who is this "they" you speak of? What do they know?"
 If you can think for yourself and know what you like, you can wear whatever the hell you want. Rant. Over.

Remember that bachlorette party this weekend?
DICKSON STREET WILL BE COVERED IN GLITTER!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Top: Pazza Bella Boutique

Cardigan: Stigler Boutique

Jeans: Seven

Shoes: Minnetonka

I ran around Tulsa yesterday in yoga capris, light blue pullover, Vinyard Vines ball cap and Nike AirMax shoes. It was a very good day!

Heart Shaped Reese Cup

I have been fighting the urge for 24 hours to eat a heart shaped Reese cup the size of the palm of my hand. This is some serious will power. 

I finally took down my Christmas Tree last night. I seem to have been playing "catch up." The past week has been a whirlwind.
Never in my life have I looked forward to warmer days, but over the past few weeks I have been looking forward to sunshine, the smell of flowers blooming and the color green. Maybe spring is around the corner.


Today, January 14, 2014---------->

Top: Old Navy
Skirt: Gap
Boots: Naturalizer
Watch: ToyWatch
Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.