Happiness is a journey, not a destination...

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"for a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin- real life. but there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. at last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. this perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. happiness is the way. so treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one."

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You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs for you because I liked you. After all, what's a life, anyway? We're born, we live a little while, we die. A spider's life can't help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that.Charlotte,
"Charlotte's Web"

“Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.”

So I've been reminded recently how important it really is to have a positive attitude. A new friend of mine has really been a great influence and inspiration for me. I've realized that I say some things that are not positive, that I didn't even realize I was saying or do things that I didn't realize I was doing. Don't get me wrong Im not like a negative person, but life is such a gift that there is no time to be down or negative.

I feel so great about being here in New York City, its a new beginning another chapter. I've met some great people, positive people. There really can't be room for negative people in your life or at least mine, because it brings me down. Im so blessed to have met this inspirational friend. I've never met someone who understands me or inspires me so much. Im really fortunate.

I think everyone needs to have a vision. You have to see what you want and then make it happen. I feel like that. I have a vision. I know what I want, and now Im going to work hard to get that. Its hard but its an adventure. Life is never easy and their are always going to be negative things happening, but choosing the find the good in everything is what makes life so beautiful. I want to do that I want to be like that, like my friend. She is the most positive person I think i've ever been around, she lights up a room and everyone in it with her energy. Right now thats what Im working on being more positive, you have to see something yourself and believe it for it to become real. If i start to get negative feel free to stop me. Life is to short and days are to important to be negative. .

Life has been incredible:) Went to the Rachael Ray Show thanks to Brie, because I had tickets for the first one but they overbooked it. Wouldn't have been able to go if it wasn't for her! We had a blast it was so much fun. I honestly can say Rachael Ray is just how she seems down to earth like a friend you've known for years. The staff there were incredibly nice also which was good. For the snack of the day we got " cake balls" ha that was funny .. I kid you not that was the name:). It was the best show:) all around an amazing day:) This weekend will be a grand one:) Cheers!

Hope everyone is doing great:)

In Christ,

Kris

“And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.”

So this week the weather has really kicked my but. First I'm frozen, then rained on, then blown away by the wind, then a lovely combination of all three came for a visit today. ha is this what they call "fall"? I think not. *chuckle* Of course the weather doesn't make me feel any differently about NY its the greatest city still with it's obnoxious week of terrible weather. Today supposedly was the last "bad weather" day.. still will be nice a cool and getting colder as winter comes but without the rain ( which is what i dislike so much). Of course on the last bad weather day as I'm walking to the gym trying to convince myself that it is not cold and I'm warm (when its actually 40 degrees,windy, and rainy) my umbrella is torn apart by the wind, and my plastic bag carrying my gym clothes decides it has a whole in it, leaving all of my gym necessities lying helpless on the wet, DIRTY N.Y. streets. as goes life I suppose. Perhaps they all came at the same time to say goodbye- thats what I'll tell myself at least. ( I just rambled about weather for quite a while didn't I? )

Now that I've been all dramatic and depressing about the past weather I'll go on to a more positive note:) Im so excited that one of my best friends is coming up here in December to visit me for a week:)! It is going to be so much fun having her here! I'm already making lists of everything we have to do and what not- nothing like planning ahead :D ...

Life has been grand though. Its great being all situated and at home now here. Just let me say also though most of you haven't heard of "Amys Bread" they are the sweetest people ever and have amazing bread:) I go there everyday and its one of my favorite things in this city! Im still trying to decide what I want to do for school next semester as far as acting and all goes, but Im waiting to see what happens before then. It's exciting though, life is leaving me at the edge of my seat. I know that God has something great planned I just have no idea what it is. Sometimes it scares me to really have no idea what the days hold, not to be able to "plan" anything (not that our plans ever go how we want) but it also gives me a feeling of excitement - like anything could happen at any moment. Thats what makes this city so different, I guess some may look at New York as dirty and crowded but I look at it like an adventure a place full of opportunities, you never know who your standing next to, what chance waits for you here. I love that. It makes me feel alive and blessed to be here:) Jesus will bless and amaze us if we let him.

That s all for now i'll try to post again but this week is packed full of craziness (school, rehearsal, RACHAEL RAY SHOW (WOOHOO), a million little things to get done) BUT on the upside it isn't suppose to rain:)

"Most human beings are driven to seek security and comfort. But there is another group that can only thrive on change and the unexpected of New York."

So I'm thinking that New York skipped fall and went right on to winter. I don't really consider 43 degrees fall do you? Maybe this is weathers way of doing me a favor, giving me time to prepare for actual winter, snow and what not. I've realized a couple of things thanks to this cold weather. 1. don't wear basketball shorts when its 43 degrees outside. 2. the clothes I have that I considered "warm clothes" are not. 3. walk fast. So I suppose I owe this weather a small thank you. maybe I'll be more prepared for when its actually freezing outside. maybe.

On another note. Life is going pretty good here. Classes are pretty good. I like them for the most part, some things I don't enjoy but I suppose thats how it is. People are nice and stuff- so its good:)

Its an odd thing . life. Its all pretty bitter sweet. I mean you never really know how its going to turn out. I guess that keeps things interesting. Its scary like hoping stuff works out and never really knowing.. frustrating at times but part of life. alright well off to class.. adios:)

In Christ,

Kris:)

. see everything yourself .

life has been an adventure.. but isn't it always?

Lets see here, i should work harder on keeping this updated. I don't even remember where I left off.

New York is amazing, the weather this past week has been gorgeous:) aside from that one rainy day we won't talk about;) School has been really great, loving my classes, meeting some awesome people:)

Everyday seems to bring something new. a new friend. a new place. a new adventure. its nice it's like everything is chaotic but settled its a whirlwind living in this city. There is truly no place like NYC. So many cultures all crammed together between buildings, getting up everyday going to work, taking the kids to school, striving to accomplish a dream. Its a great thing to people watch here, because everyone here has a story. As strange and different as this city is, I find that people everywhere share the same feelings in life. We all have something we want whether big or small and we get up everyday hoping to get it. Its just that NYC is on fast forward. moving fast and forward every second. I like that. I like fast paced. things get done quicker:)

Well life is good going to see another Jimmy Fallon taping and I finally got tickets to see the Rachael Ray show {you have absolutely no idea how excited this makes me 2 long years of trying!} for October:) My dogs are going to be up October 17! which im super happy about. Things are great. life is good. God is amazing:)

Thats all for now. more to come...

In Christ,

Kris

. see everything yourself .

a little update from the big apple:)

Lets see here. Classes are going pretty good. like all the learning and such:)

My sister came up Saturday for a quick visit{ she's leaving tomorrow} but it's been pretty fun:)

We went and saw Shrek on Broadway which was really good. I didn't think it would be the best but it really was pretty grand:) It was hilarious to which makes it good:) Then we went up to Central Park one afternoon, walked around the city and saw the sights. We went to Madame Tussauds which was awesome.haha:) Yesterday we went to a taping of the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It was AWESOME they are SO funny there haha. Going again for sure:) I also found out that after 2 years of trying to get tickets to the Rachael Ray show I finally did! woohoo! Then today it was kind of cold and windy so we went and saw "all about steve" a really great movie funny and a good message:) Life is good. Miss family and what not.. My mom is bringing my pups up October 17! yay! i miss them so much haha

Michelle leaves tomorrow, then I have class 1:30- 5:30:) alrighty well im out for now watching a movie:)

In Christ,

Kris

. see everything yourself.

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”