Adventures of Ashleyberry Finn

Wasn't it just a gorgeous day! I wanted to roll around in the grass like a dog, but I decided to go sit on a patio instead. Jill and I went to U.S. Pizza and let the wind blow through our hair. I may never get my hair brushed out tonight. Then we went to the new Brazilian bakery Rosalia's. Talk about melting in your mouth! Jill got a chocolate cupcake and I got a Carolina. Carolina must've been a fluffy lady because this pastry was stuffed with all kinds of wonderful mousse. Whoa.







And then, we did something bold. Something so daring I freaked OUT. We trespassed! There's this awesome house for sale on Lookout, and we drove around to see the back. Well, friends, the gate was open. It wad saying, "Come in. Your life wont feel complete." So we did.




Have a great Saturday night! Do something daring.

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cheese samples and other important news

Friday night was girls' night. We had dinner at Bossa Nova then went to Ferneau then hopped on down to Baci. It was cool outside but finally pretty enough to get dolled up. I just couldn't get up early the next day to do the race, so I just had my own race in my neighborhood. I won. Yes, so true. Even the cars couldn't catch up with me. Though I wasn't the speed of sound, I was the speed of lightning. Then went to Jill's for an after the race brunch.

I don't know how many of you know how awesome my hearing is, but I must tell this story. I can't hear well...at all. I get every lyric wrong to every song. At the brunch my cousin Tekia was singing the new Miley Cyrus song "Party in the USA" and I just happen to like that one. A very catchy tune. So I'm

singing along, dancing, and singing. I sing, "...and the J.V. song was on. and the J.V. song was on, and the J.V. song was on!" Those of you who are familiar with that song know to which part I am referring. Jill quickly stops me and says, "Did you just say J.V.?" I said yes and she said,"It's Jay-Z. the rapper." Ya know, there could be a singer named J.V. I mean, really it is catchy. It doesn't have to stand for junior varsity.

After brunch I went to my long-time friend Tessa's baby shower. It's just so weird when your friends start shooting out children. It was great to see her and the rest of the White crew.

My roommate and I took a very relaxing trip to Hot Springs to her parents condo. Sometimes you just need to get away. We left Saturday night after watching the wonderful Razorbacks lose. We went to whole foods to get us some snacks. You know what I love about whole foods? They put out lots of samples. I ate gouda, white cheddar, and white cheddar with cranberry cheese. I even stole a crouton from the salad bar. Samples make the world go round. All of my fondest memories involve food. Imagine that. I remember driving all the way to Texarkana to shop at the Sam's Club. Oh boy, did they have samples! It was sample Heaven.

Now that you know my love for samples...We got back last night and did 30 Day Shred. Caroline and I have done it for 7 days straight now. I would do it this morning, but I have a horrible crick in my neck and a sharp pain in my shoulder. I must have slept in a weird way at the lake. I shouldn't have worked out last night but oh well. I may have to sit out a few days. Boo.

Caroline and I at Hot Springs enjoying an afternoon boat ride.

twinkle, twinkle lucky star

Uncle Danny and me 1985

My Uncle Danny would sing that song to me all the time. He would just sing. It was two years on Oct. 30 since he died, and it still is hard to talk about. He would always give me advice on boys. "Now AP, (my middle initial is P and he never called me Ashley or Ashe....always AP), all you have to do is kiss 'em." He'd always tease me about boys, even up until it took several breaths for him to get anything out. I really need his advice right now though I know what he'd say. And oh was he a chef! He made the best biscuits and gravy you've ever eaten. Thanksgiving really makes me thankful for him and for my entire family on Jamison Road. I honestly don't know what I would do without any of them...even the weird ones.

Halloween was eventful this year. It was the first time I've dressed up since I was in the 6th grade. That year I was a Diet Coke can. Oh yes...you read correctly. I might add that I still have that costume. I'm saving it for that special occasion. This year I was an Indian. I had so much fun dressing up and straightening my hair until it was board straight. Mind you, it took me about 45 minutes to do that. I really did have a marvelous time, but those of you who know me well know that I LOVE to dress up and live vicariously through my costume!