“ A friend will know by the sound of your voice, by the look on your face, by the way you walk, by the things you do, exactly what kind of day you’re having. ”
I made Peanut Butter Fudge Treats for the office today. They’re rice krispie treats topped with a peanut butter and chocolate fudge (quite possible the best combination ever discovered!). Delicious and decadunt! I think they’re a big hit! The recipe is from Joy the Baker, and they’re actually pretty easy to make!
“ Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival. ”
- C.S. Lewis
From Leslie’s Happy Monday note this morning! Could not have come at a better time! I don’t know what I would do without a friend like Leslie - her friendship definitely gives great value to survival!
Another new bakery opened up in Dallas! They say they’re cupcakes are like no other and apparently they have a sprinkles station to add all the sprinkles you want. I heart sprinkles! Can’t wait to check it out!
I love this story about this woman in New York who one day decided to quit her job and start baking! Sounds like she’s doing pretty well. I could definitely see myself doing something like this. I only wish I had the courage!
“It’s easy to be pessimistic; after all, pessimists are rarely disappointed. Optimism, on the other hand, is a form of bravery because we risk being disappointed. But optimism breeds good things.”
Dave Senay President and CEO, Fleishman-Hillard
A friend of mine, Elizabeth Restivo de Munoz, posted this on her blog and wrote about how she’s always thought of herself as a positive person but really hasn’t been feeling that way lately. I too have been feeling this way. I have always been a happy, positive person, seeing the good in every situation and for some reason I have realized that I have been really low lately. Down on myself, lacking confidence, always worried and just missing that happiness that I’ve always felt and appreciating the simplest and smallest joys in life. Well no more, that Ashley doesn’t suit me and who I am and who I want to be. So I’m ridding myself of that attitude.
Have you ever met a just generally negative person? Well I have encountered two people like that in my life. Each time it took me a while to figure out they’re like that and that they are starting to bring me down (probably because of what I said earlier - always trying to see the good in every situation), but when I finally did figure it out, it’s like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and I refused to let that person’s negative attitude bring me down any longer.
Here’s to positive attitudes and appreciating and living life to the fullest!
I met up with my wonderful friend Mary last night for a couple drinks. She’s getting married, and I was so excited to see her — see her big, beautiful ring and hear all the wedding details! I am so happy for her - she went through a terrible divorce and her new man, John, seems like a real catch. Smart, attractive and hilarious! They make a wonderful couple! She’s only been engaged for maybe a little more than a month, and it sounds like she already has all the plans in order! She’s getting married October 24th in Lakewood with the reception at the W Hotel in Dallas - I can’t wait to go and celebrate her and John’s marriage! I love weddings! I already put it on my calendar!
Well hello! I'm Ashley....if you're my friend, you know me as A.Lane or just Ash.
If people had to describe me, I think they would say one word....happy. I believe it's so much easier to go through life with a smile on your face than a frown. Being mad or upset or depressed honestly takes way too much work! I always try to look on the bright side of things and surround myself with good people.
My life is about spending time with good friends and family and enjoying lots of laughs! I'm laid back and easy going and always up for fun times. My only vice is probably that I'm a shopaholic!
