touching base...

or as lionel richie would say "hello...is it me you're looking for?" so, yeah, i've been a little MIA as of late. not that i didn't have any thing to say (i always have something to contribute), i've just been working on other things. mostly mental housekeeping. i chalk it up to the craziness of this time of year plus a little extra on the side.

if you're wondering (you are, right? oh, well i'm gonna tell ya anyway) here's what has been going on...

i had a birthday. egads! yep, the big 3-0...& add 5 to that. it wasn't bad actually. i was sans friends this year, which kind of stunk, but i understand that people have other jazz going on in their lives. totally. & the hubs made it fun & memorable for me. sushi, movie, & the local irish pub afterwards; where we met some colorful folks...it was good.

thanksgiving...duh. also good. not as drunk as usual in preparation, which is a damn lovely sign, yes?! i think so. & we only visited one house this year. (we usually are a keep the car running while we cram our faces sort of family so we can we cycle around to all) but not this time. & i thought that was the ideal way to go, but you know, i actually kind of missed not seeing everyone. huh...i surprised myself. guess that's why the ginormous holidays are so close together. okay, not really.

also, i haven't been blogging, but have been typing plenty. just on more traditional things; essay for school, financial aid hubaloo, & freshening up the ole resume. yes, good people, your girl ash is heading back to school! so excited...so so excited! come january, i will be entering into the world of cosmetology. pin curls & color & make-up, oh my. i am both beaming & terrified at the same time. but, i am following my passion for this fashion & doing it (instead of just being on the fence questioning myself.) deep breath...exhale...going for it!

& now, gals & guys, you are caught up...you're welcome. i knew you'd appreciate that. & i've been jotting down observations, keeping ears peeled for greatness, & haven't forgotten about this public journal (if you will) of mine. plenty of crazy to go around. until we chat again...ash.