Still Alive!

hello wonderful people

I know, I've been MIA for the past few weeks. What can i say? life.

So much has happened since the last time I blogged- I finally narrowed down my list for potential doctoral programs, took the gre (for the first time), completed two books, found one of my favorite childhood books (sending to the nephew), registered to vote in MO, attended the record breaking STL rally (pictures attached), managed to put in a few hrs with the campaign, discovered my new favorite food at least for this season, and a host of others.

Anywho, I have no rant to go on for this post. Just a mere question.... when was the last time you said "i love you?" Or let someone know how much they mean to you?

I know what you're thinking, what has gotten into her? Lori? emotions? .... well yes, i have a soft side too.

Life seems to throw us curve balls from time to time that knock us to our knees. For example, when I lost a close family member this summer- totally unexpected (curve ball). Luckily i had the chance to be with her in her last days and hours but i can only hope that she knew how much i truly admired her. Sometimes hugs and kisses aren't enough. This family member was the glue that held us together and I loved her for that and her warm, loving "will always tell you the truth even if its not what you want to hear" spirit.

Everywhere I turn, especially in the past few weeks- people I know have been the target of a curve ball thrown by the almighty pitcher (God for me). One collision affected me to the point where I called my mom out of the blue, and immediately said " i love you ma" when she picked up. Of course, maternal instinct #543 kicked in and she immediately thought something was wrong. lol. I told her the news I heard earlier in the day and told her I couldn't imagine loosing her unexpectedly at this point in my life. (22 is hard!) Anywho, she started to tear-up, yet another curve ball- i totally wasn't expecting that. Although, in some way I felt some comfort in her tears, they enabled me to understand just how deep her love for me goes.

I know too mushy- so I'm going to end it here :)

Just be sure to let those special people know what they truly mean to you. What you get in return will be or shall I say hopefully be just as rewarding.

Countdown to November 4th!


btw, did you all catch Michelle on Leno? fantastic.


Peace.