Move in day.

So, tomorrows the day. Well, in less than 12 hours is the day. The truck and trailer are packed and now it will start the rest of the summer. I'm kind of overwhelmed with my whole transportation situation (which I am sure you will be hearing of shortly) and just being very independent. I don't really ask for comments but if you are reading this maybe some kind words or advice on being a semi-adult/ real person? So yeah super anxious and overwhelmed is an understatement. Are these normal feelings? Is moving always this stressful? Maybe I am just a basket case. Yeah probably that. I would love to hear about other people's moving adventures and how it all panned out. If anyone is reading this, thanks for listening! I promise to be back to pep and happiness in no time. Just a strange time for me now. I think I will end up missing home a lot more than I thought I would. 

See you soon,

Ash

iLife.

iLife.

Just some photos from my iPhone I haven't posted on instagram! Some photos are from a road trip I got to go on in Tennessee, a car show, my sister Trista and her boyfriend, my baby cousins Emma and Ella, my best friends Cait and Donny, and of course the mess that is the sun room of our house-- who doesn't love the moving process?! haha, anyways what are you guys up to this month?! Any road trips or vacations?

-Ashley

Moving on up.

Am I really moving out for good??

I am an upcoming junior in college so I should be used to not living at home... right? College is all about exciting and changing times that kind of shapes us into a semi-adult. But now moving into my own apartment with real bills, no dining hall, and in a city it all seems a little daunting to me. I feel like my brain is going a million miles a minute and I just need to slow it down (cause I really need to learn how to cook in 3 days..). I am thankful by all means for having an opportunity to live on my own and a great job that lets me while I am in school but yeah the mental meltdowns will commence June 2nd when its just me and my roommate (Casey) taking on the city. I really am interested to see what these three months bring though. I really hope some adventures and stories that I can tell and remember for a long time. I am excited to embark on this new adventure and share it as well! But a little piece of my heart will be in Ohio. 

My questions for this summer:

• Will I end up being able to make a pinterest worthy meal (let's be real but a girl can dream..)
• Will love be in the air? (I will let you all in on that one!)
• New friends in store?
• Being able to manage money successfully?
• Run 15 miles and live healthy?

I can't wait to come back to this post in August and see what happens. But until then I will just be packing my life away. I think I will include some tips for moving in a city in a later blog post.

I think I may start a book club on here. 

Currently reading for the 3rd time: The fault in our stars by John Green.

What are you reading?!

And what were your college jitters or moving fears?

-Ash

photo was taken from: Pinterest

Boyfriend vs. Best friends

Recently, a friend of mine has completely turned her life upside down for a boy. I get it. You are in love and he's completely swept you off your feet. That's awesome! I truly am happy for my friend. I want all of friends to meet people in their lives that will be amazing, opportunistic, and caring for them. 

However, a boy can come into your life but why do the girlfriends have to leave? 

Let me back up, I once was the girl that ditched all of her friends for the boyfriend but my friends said "Ashley, get your act together because we have been here a heck of longer time than he has." And that was that. I learned the balance between friends and a serious boyfriend and yes it was hard but not as difficult I think people make it.
I think I sound condescending but its hard to explain that I get both the best friends' side and how they feel but then the girl who has found this new boy and wants to learn everything about him.
I feel like no matter what, your true best friends still should hold some sort of importance. If not, were you just hanging out with them till time passed by unit you found that boy? That would be pretty upsetting I feel in a person. Obviously when someone gets married that man is going to take a great importance in their life but don't you think time should be made for the best friends to at least once in a while?
I feel like I can already pinpoint the girls who will always abide to their husbands when they are older and I feel like will come out of contact with me. I actually could not imagine that. My best friends are my day ones. Like I said, the relationship between my best friends will change when we are all married but I am hoping that will all take the importance I think we have to make time for each other. 
Back to this friend, I feel like with this boy she is with kind of dictates what she does especially when she hangs out with us. Alright, so he may not be the biggest fans of us (we are those drunk girls who watch frozen. I know, probably mortifying but come on people ITS A GREAT MUSICAL).But seriously, I think men also need to get it through their thick skulls we don't always want to hang out with them. 
 So when is the point past understanding with this friend and her boyfriend? I think that is why I am struggling. Because again you understand the love but then you don't understand the amount of time. And then goes to question that just because you may not agree with the time they spend together doesn't mean that they care about it at all. I usually do not care about these things!! I think it is just cause this person was a best friend and how quickly things changed and how I am struggling with telling her my feelings but at the same time is that to jealous/rude/condescending of me? 
I am not so sure. 

Send help.

-Ash

Marrying Young.

Many of the blogs and people I follow on Instagram are young people who are married. I think that is a goal of mine in life but one that I am not really sure is achievable. I love the idea of meeting someone in my early twenties (which is now in my life-how terrifying) and spending the rest of my life with him. I see many people do this and fail but also many young people who do so and prosper. I kind of question (which I am aware I shouldn't) will I actually meet the man of my dreams in few years time? I truly hope so but a part of me questions that highly. I have so many dreams like moving to NYC or LA and caring for the sickest of kids with nursing and I am worried maybe a man just doesn't fit into the picture until later. And maybe I am just a control freak who thinks about these things and JUST NEEDS TO LET THEM  HAPPEN FOR GODS SAKE. But sometimes I cannot help myself because I see these wonderful moms and wives and just am jealous. I do understand that I do not NEED a man trust me I got that one but with recent events and all that hoopla I just would look forward to meeting someone who could possibly be the one. Then that goes into the question of will he really be the one and how the hell am I supposed to know if he is truly. MODERN FILM, TV, and ROMANTIC NOVELS YOU HAVE RUINED ME. As i digress, I guess I will keep ya'll posted if I do in fact meet "the one" and to all those young couples who found each other I say hats off to you and enjoy your life to the highest standards.
-Ash
 Picture Found here
Follow me on Instagram: ashleymariefelicity

More Blogging + Pics

Alright well other than venting about my everyday life on here I'm thinking I am going to take this blog into a little new direction.  Adding more items about style, decorating, and some travels. Currently going to be traveling to Tennessee so look forward to some of those pictures :)
Have a good day!
-Ash

So for some reason I never truly realized the impact of a person on people and teenagers. A couple days ago I went to see John Green speak in a really overcrowded mall. This man wrote a story about two cancer teens and it really impacted me. But it all has really impacted probably about a million people. How does 335 pages do that? (total guestimation). But really. I mean John Green, he is one hell of a writer. I felt as if I was put into that story. I think, its it is his honesty and authenticity in his story telling. No teenagers are not people who "just dont understand the world yet", "invincible", "stupid", or "dont get it." They are smart, funny, and probably know a whole hell a lot about the world than you. I mean "technically" I am not a teenager anymore. However, I am close enough. I just feel they are so underestimated anymore and the reason why John Green books are so painstakingly good and better than many others is because HE GETS IT. WE are super smart, funny, and sarcastic people. How do adults forget that so easily? I mean I can see i guess how through the push of realistic items shoved down throats of people from such a young age.I.E you are 18 years old and it is time to make the decision of what you are going to be in your life. (How refreshing.) So no teenagers aren't going to know how to balance a check book but they can tell you more about that phone your holding and about their favorite author in seconds. They thrive for new ideas and get their heartbroken in the worst ways because getting your heart broken young is just fucking awful. And NEWSFLASH just because a young person doesn't have it all figured out it really okay because I am pretty sure no one on this world knows what the hell they are doing. And people need to accept that, that is truly and whole heartily fine. Just dont judge others for not knowing as well. And take a step back. The pressure put on teens today is at an all time high. Not only is college basically a requirement but molds we are creating for them are not idealistic. Its like telling a circle it is a square, it just doesn't work. So, this is basically just a ramble and me talking inside my head and putting it on a screen so I can read it back to myself. 
Well all that I DO know is that John Green needs to keep on keeping on.
-Ash

Move in day.

So, tomorrows the day. Well, in less than 12 hours is the day. The truck and trailer are packed and now it will start the rest of the summer. I'm kind of overwhelmed with my whole transportation situation (which I am sure you will be hearing of shortly) and just being very independent. I don't really ask for comments but if you are reading this maybe some kind words or advice on being a semi-adult/ real person? So yeah super anxious and overwhelmed is an understatement. Are these normal feelings? Is moving always this stressful? Maybe I am just a basket case. Yeah probably that. I would love to hear about other people's moving adventures and how it all panned out. If anyone is reading this, thanks for listening! I promise to be back to pep and happiness in no time. Just a strange time for me now. I think I will end up missing home a lot more than I thought I would. 

See you soon,

Ash

iLife.

iLife.

Just some photos from my iPhone I haven't posted on instagram! Some photos are from a road trip I got to go on in Tennessee, a car show, my sister Trista and her boyfriend, my baby cousins Emma and Ella, my best friends Cait and Donny, and of course the mess that is the sun room of our house-- who doesn't love the moving process?! haha, anyways what are you guys up to this month?! Any road trips or vacations?

-Ashley

Moving on up.

Am I really moving out for good??

I am an upcoming junior in college so I should be used to not living at home... right? College is all about exciting and changing times that kind of shapes us into a semi-adult. But now moving into my own apartment with real bills, no dining hall, and in a city it all seems a little daunting to me. I feel like my brain is going a million miles a minute and I just need to slow it down (cause I really need to learn how to cook in 3 days..). I am thankful by all means for having an opportunity to live on my own and a great job that lets me while I am in school but yeah the mental meltdowns will commence June 2nd when its just me and my roommate (Casey) taking on the city. I really am interested to see what these three months bring though. I really hope some adventures and stories that I can tell and remember for a long time. I am excited to embark on this new adventure and share it as well! But a little piece of my heart will be in Ohio. 

My questions for this summer:

• Will I end up being able to make a pinterest worthy meal (let's be real but a girl can dream..)
• Will love be in the air? (I will let you all in on that one!)
• New friends in store?
• Being able to manage money successfully?
• Run 15 miles and live healthy?

I can't wait to come back to this post in August and see what happens. But until then I will just be packing my life away. I think I will include some tips for moving in a city in a later blog post.

I think I may start a book club on here. 

Currently reading for the 3rd time: The fault in our stars by John Green.

What are you reading?!

And what were your college jitters or moving fears?

-Ash

photo was taken from: Pinterest

Boyfriend vs. Best friends

Recently, a friend of mine has completely turned her life upside down for a boy. I get it. You are in love and he's completely swept you off your feet. That's awesome! I truly am happy for my friend. I want all of friends to meet people in their lives that will be amazing, opportunistic, and caring for them. 

However, a boy can come into your life but why do the girlfriends have to leave? 

Let me back up, I once was the girl that ditched all of her friends for the boyfriend but my friends said "Ashley, get your act together because we have been here a heck of longer time than he has." And that was that. I learned the balance between friends and a serious boyfriend and yes it was hard but not as difficult I think people make it.
I think I sound condescending but its hard to explain that I get both the best friends' side and how they feel but then the girl who has found this new boy and wants to learn everything about him.
I feel like no matter what, your true best friends still should hold some sort of importance. If not, were you just hanging out with them till time passed by unit you found that boy? That would be pretty upsetting I feel in a person. Obviously when someone gets married that man is going to take a great importance in their life but don't you think time should be made for the best friends to at least once in a while?
I feel like I can already pinpoint the girls who will always abide to their husbands when they are older and I feel like will come out of contact with me. I actually could not imagine that. My best friends are my day ones. Like I said, the relationship between my best friends will change when we are all married but I am hoping that will all take the importance I think we have to make time for each other. 
Back to this friend, I feel like with this boy she is with kind of dictates what she does especially when she hangs out with us. Alright, so he may not be the biggest fans of us (we are those drunk girls who watch frozen. I know, probably mortifying but come on people ITS A GREAT MUSICAL).But seriously, I think men also need to get it through their thick skulls we don't always want to hang out with them. 
 So when is the point past understanding with this friend and her boyfriend? I think that is why I am struggling. Because again you understand the love but then you don't understand the amount of time. And then goes to question that just because you may not agree with the time they spend together doesn't mean that they care about it at all. I usually do not care about these things!! I think it is just cause this person was a best friend and how quickly things changed and how I am struggling with telling her my feelings but at the same time is that to jealous/rude/condescending of me? 
I am not so sure. 

Send help.

-Ash

Marrying Young.

Many of the blogs and people I follow on Instagram are young people who are married. I think that is a goal of mine in life but one that I am not really sure is achievable. I love the idea of meeting someone in my early twenties (which is now in my life-how terrifying) and spending the rest of my life with him. I see many people do this and fail but also many young people who do so and prosper. I kind of question (which I am aware I shouldn't) will I actually meet the man of my dreams in few years time? I truly hope so but a part of me questions that highly. I have so many dreams like moving to NYC or LA and caring for the sickest of kids with nursing and I am worried maybe a man just doesn't fit into the picture until later. And maybe I am just a control freak who thinks about these things and JUST NEEDS TO LET THEM  HAPPEN FOR GODS SAKE. But sometimes I cannot help myself because I see these wonderful moms and wives and just am jealous. I do understand that I do not NEED a man trust me I got that one but with recent events and all that hoopla I just would look forward to meeting someone who could possibly be the one. Then that goes into the question of will he really be the one and how the hell am I supposed to know if he is truly. MODERN FILM, TV, and ROMANTIC NOVELS YOU HAVE RUINED ME. As i digress, I guess I will keep ya'll posted if I do in fact meet "the one" and to all those young couples who found each other I say hats off to you and enjoy your life to the highest standards.
-Ash
 Picture Found here
Follow me on Instagram: ashleymariefelicity

More Blogging + Pics

Alright well other than venting about my everyday life on here I'm thinking I am going to take this blog into a little new direction.  Adding more items about style, decorating, and some travels. Currently going to be traveling to Tennessee so look forward to some of those pictures :)
Have a good day!
-Ash

So for some reason I never truly realized the impact of a person on people and teenagers. A couple days ago I went to see John Green speak in a really overcrowded mall. This man wrote a story about two cancer teens and it really impacted me. But it all has really impacted probably about a million people. How does 335 pages do that? (total guestimation). But really. I mean John Green, he is one hell of a writer. I felt as if I was put into that story. I think, its it is his honesty and authenticity in his story telling. No teenagers are not people who "just dont understand the world yet", "invincible", "stupid", or "dont get it." They are smart, funny, and probably know a whole hell a lot about the world than you. I mean "technically" I am not a teenager anymore. However, I am close enough. I just feel they are so underestimated anymore and the reason why John Green books are so painstakingly good and better than many others is because HE GETS IT. WE are super smart, funny, and sarcastic people. How do adults forget that so easily? I mean I can see i guess how through the push of realistic items shoved down throats of people from such a young age.I.E you are 18 years old and it is time to make the decision of what you are going to be in your life. (How refreshing.) So no teenagers aren't going to know how to balance a check book but they can tell you more about that phone your holding and about their favorite author in seconds. They thrive for new ideas and get their heartbroken in the worst ways because getting your heart broken young is just fucking awful. And NEWSFLASH just because a young person doesn't have it all figured out it really okay because I am pretty sure no one on this world knows what the hell they are doing. And people need to accept that, that is truly and whole heartily fine. Just dont judge others for not knowing as well. And take a step back. The pressure put on teens today is at an all time high. Not only is college basically a requirement but molds we are creating for them are not idealistic. Its like telling a circle it is a square, it just doesn't work. So, this is basically just a ramble and me talking inside my head and putting it on a screen so I can read it back to myself. 
Well all that I DO know is that John Green needs to keep on keeping on.
-Ash