Going through the pictures...

I'm a Facebook addict. It's true. I love being able to connect with someone, show that I relate to someone, and be witty with someone in an instant. I try to deny the addiction and in fact recently have said I would let it go. And then...I found the historical reference it holds. I dare say I'm hooked a little longer.

I just discovered...I joined in 2006. I was writing my posts in the 3rd person. "hopes her weekend will rock..." etc.And wasn't writing that much at all. Of course in 2008, I had gotten the hang of how to post and more importantly it records the year I got married to the love of my life. And then in 2009...when he left for Afghanistan.

I look back at the pictures during that 13.5 months that turned into 18. I read my captions attached to pictures of the dogs and it takes me back....like it was yesterday. The truth is - I had crazy strength and maturity to get through that time. And the pictures remind me of everything and everyone else that helped. In fact - shaped the experience.

First and foremost, the pups. They were my babies. I could focus all my energy on taking care of them and at the same time accepting their unconditional love. My friends invited me to Key West and we soon became even better girlfriends. I cut my hair. I.Cut.My.Hair....and I cut it SHORT! I gained weight and lost weight. I worked at a sinking company and got saved by the acquiring company. I stayed active in the Junior League, and met my dear friend Jessica Kendall. I had girlfriends like Laura, Kristen, and Bethany visit and even mom and dad came. We had a pool in our backyard..relaxing in the evening was a no-brainer with that as our backdrop.

Tampa holds such a special place in my heart. I grew up and grew on in Tampa. My rocks Tracy, Matt, Liz and Lindsay made it all possible day-to-day.

I love pictures. I love them the same as I love music. They take you back and allow you to step out of your current day to day and remember what got you here.

It's a host of emotions and every single one..I like walking through.