Life is a funny sort of thing.

A year ago, I thought my world had come to an end. It was only the beginning.

I have someone who truly loves me now. Someone that makes me feel safe, doesn’t push my boundaries, and tells me often how he loves me and misses me when I’m not there.

Sounds like the basics of a good relationship, but I spent a lot of time with someone who didn’t quite have those things. I loved him, but his love was not like mine and deep down I think I always knew it. He was in my life for 2.5 years, and I thought he would always be there.
When he told me he “Just can’t do this anymore” I felt beyond devastated. I cried for months. I had nightmares. He meant the world to me, and it hurt to have him gone.

But now, a year later, after I have gotten over the hurt and look back at that relationship, I know I am far better off now.

I’m glad God took that situation out of my hands and led me to someone who puts a smile on my face instead of tears in my eyes.

Dress Thoughts

I was browsing summer dresses, and felt a little inspiration to create my own. I saw this cap-sleeve dress pattern featured on Burdastyle, and thought it would suit me. I started browsing Fabric.com and found a bunch I liked, and started pinning them.

I also did a little Photoshop magic and put one of the fabrics onto the photo of the finished Dress BurdaStyle had. Looking at this confirms that I'd want to make the skirt a little fuller and a tad shorter. Pockets would also be nice, and a belt or sash to break up the pattern a bit.

Chocolate covered chocolate with chocolate on top

I used this recipe

Whew! They took all day, but I'm very happy with the end result. Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate sauce, chocolate cream cheese frosting, and dark chocolate shavings. (My wonderful boyfriend loves dark chocolate)