This Show

Does anyone else watch this show?

If not, you definitely should. Drop Dead Diva is the cutest, most charming show ever. I have been catching up on it the last few days, and seriously, I laugh my butt off during every episode. The main premise of the show is that the main character, formerly a wanna-be-model named Deb gets in a car crash and dies. She refuses to go to Heaven, hits the resend button, and gets sent back in someone else's body! This someone else is Jane, a curvier, donut-loving lawyer who happens to work with Deb's former fiance Grayson. The cast of characters in this show is wonderful. Deb's BFF Stacey, who Jane confesses the truth to, is a funny, blond model that you just have to love. Kim, Jane's coworker, is that bitchy, snarky girl you want to hate but end up loving.

Seriously, this show is the bomb. The first three seasons are available on Netflix and new episodes are on Lifetime Sunday nights! Watch this show!

Yours,
 Cait

One Year Anniversary

Hey y'all! So last Friday (the 22nd) happened to be a very important day for me and my husband Brad. One year ago was our wedding day! And we also got married on my birthday, so Friday was a doubly wonderful day! I turned 22, making it my "Golden Birthday" as my friend Nikki calls it. And golden it was.

Brad and I got to sleep in (love!) and then we went out to lunch at The Olive Garden, which is one of our favorites. Afterwards I had to go in to work, but my coworkers had decorated my desk super cute with balloons and signs. They gave me a gift card to Barnes & Noble (hooray!) and a gift card to Beany's, the local coffee hut that I kind of adore. A lot.

Then for the weekend, Brad and I got to go with his BFF Colton to his property in Fairview for a four-wheeling adventure. We had a blast. And I got so sunburned. Never again am I going to forget sunscreen. Ever. But the weekend was definitely fun.

I can't believe it's been a whole year since Brad and I got married. I mean, on one hand it feels like it's been forever, while on the other it feels like just yesterday! Time is a weird, weird thing that I just don't understand. However, in this last year, I have learned so much about Brad, our relationship, and myself. Marrying Brad was the best decision I ever made and I just have to say how grateful I am for him. He makes my life a million times brighter, more colorful, and more vibrant. I love him.

Yours,
Cait

Season Finale

I have probably mentioned before my undying, fan-girlish love for The Vampire Diaries. If I haven't, shame on me. Cause I love this show. I know, I know. Vampires are sooo overdone and they are sooo popular right now. But sorry, Inner Hipster, I still adore this show.

Since school got out, I have been dying to get caught up, because I was really behind. Finally this weekend I caught up on season three. And ohmyfreakingoodness the season finale had me dying! Evil Vampire Alaric running rampant, Jeremy and Matt trying to save Elena (again), Caroline and Tyler's futures on the line, Elena finally having to choose between Stefan and Damon! Oh those brothers make my heart swoon. They both love Elena in different ways and I am not gonna lie, I love them both. Even though Stefan is the classic, wonderful boyfriend, I was silently rooting for Damon, the bad-boy who does good because he loves Elena.

Now I'm in the mood to read the books again (which are pretty different from the show, but that's okay because I like them anyways). I might put them on my summer reading list while I wait impatiently for the fall and the return of The Vampire Diaries.

Yours,
Cait

Books: May Edition

Hey y'all. This months book edition is going to be a little different than in the past, mostly just because I read so many dang books and don't want to bore you (or myself) with a long post about all of them. So I will keep it simple with my rating and maybe a few comments. I read seven (and a half, technically) books this month! I probably could have read more, but the last book I just finished was over 600 pages and super dense. So here we go.

First, I read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Five stars, totally. It's a completely different take on a not very well known story from the bible and I loved reading it. It was beautifully written and the relationships between the women felt so real and true.

Then I read Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks. I like a good Nicholas Sparks book every once in a while. Usually a nice, easy read. I liked this book too, but I kinda felt like I had read it before under the guise of another title also by Nicholas Sparks. It was also predictable. Three stars for this one.

Next I read A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Absolutely adored every word of this book. It's been on my to-read list for ages and I can't believe it took me so long to read it. Five stars all the way.

Then I read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. I really liked this book and loved learning more about the Chinese culture. I sometimes felt the main character was a bit flimsy, but the surrounding characters and wonderfully told story made up for it. Four stars for a great book.

After that I read Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. This book was... creepy, thought-provoking, spooky. I think I liked it? It was definitely different, that's for sure. Three stars for this one.

Next I read The Maze Runner by James Dashner. I've been wanting to read this one for a long while and... Gotta say, not quite worth the excitement I wasted on it. It was alright. Nothing wonderful. The story was predictable, kind of blah, and very much meant for a young crowd. I'm not sure I will read the next two books. Three stars.

The half of a book I have read is Die For Me by Amy Plum. I thought this sounded like a great book, but I got halfway through and I just couldn't keep reading! I got so bored... So maybe for the June Books Edition I will have read it, but for now I had to put it down and keep on moving along my reading list.

The last book I read this month was Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I just barely finished it, so it hasn't quite had time to settle in my mind and I definitely have mixed feelings about this book. For the most part, I loved it; the historical Scottish setting is wonderful, the characters are unique and believable, and the love story really is beautiful. The main character, Claire, was a bit grating and annoying, but Jamie was wonderful! There were bits in this book that just broke my heart, bits that I don't know I liked, and bits that I for sure loved. This book is definitely not for everyone, but I am excited to continue reading the series and see where it goes. Four stars for this lovely book.

Yours,
 Cait

P.S. Yes, I do realize that my taste in books is very broad and I love reading all sorts of different things. I think that's the best way to go. :)

Summer Lovin'... Short Hair!!

So, the other day I was talking with my hubby about how I was growing my hair out. First of all, as I pointed out that I wanted it a bit longer than my shoulders or so, I got the funniest, weirdest look from Brad. I laughed and asked what was wrong. Basically, he likes my hair short. So I got thinking.

My younger sister is going to hair school right now, so I sent her a text telling her I needed a haircut. Hooray for having a sister who can do my hair now! Even after this, I was still super nervous about cutting my hair again. But I have been looking at tons of pictures of shorter hair, and I am honestly excited. So instead of growing it out, I'm cutting my hair again. I'm thinking just barely above my shoulders. Here are some of my favorite pics! 

 Yours, 
Cait

Sunny Morning

This morning has been beautiful. The sun is bright and perfectly hot. I know some people may think I am crazy, but I love hot weather. I love feeling the sun beat down on my skin and just warm me up from the outside in. It is glorious. I sat out on the deck this morning, watching the puppies play in the grass, sipped an iced coffee, and finished a very good book. I have already read so many good books this month, I can't wait to write Books: May Edition. It has been such a peaceful morning and I don't want to go inside and get ready for work. If only I could stay in the sun all day...

Yours,
Cait

Happy Birthday, Brad!

You are my other, better half. I love you.

Yours,
Cait