Back when I was a kid, 2006 in Pictures

 If you google me, I won't show up. I didn't really exist before 2006. Well, I mean, obviously I existed but digitally/socially I didn't.

My digital footprint started in 2006 (I had obviously just received my first digital camera and found Kodak (RIP btw, I hope they make it, I love them!) when I was knee high to a grasshopper and as young as a spring chick. Now I'm 30, I'm old, wise, and need glasses every day, not just at night. Kind of fun to see differences then and now.  



Literally today, 30 year old me.
The glasses on my head aren't just for looks.
Sad.



2006, 24 year old me.

 

Then, waste of time.



 

Now, love of my life, husby. Most amazing guy ever!

 

 

  

Now, Hawaii!



Now. Where am I?!

 

Then, Napa.

Then. Where am I?!









Then, babe.



Now, still kind of a babe.





Then, not a care in the world!



Now, holy crap we're a grandma and aunt!
PS, I think I'm wearing the same jeans?





Then, Fam.



Now, Fam.

Then TC, 4:50.



Now TC, 4:13



 

Now, Bestie P & J

 

2006 Bestie J bachie party













Bestie P's! Then... just dating! (This is the year I met my
Besties, btw)



Now Bestie P's Married, 2 year old and another on the way!





 

Then Sissy, young dumb & 21.



Now Sissy, Old and a mom of Twins!







Then, Mom and Dad. Dang are they cute!





Now, Mom and Dad. They're grandparents!

Lesson is, I am going to age awesome. Can't wait to see what another six years looks like!

Just a lil’ Death.

How random that two of my FB friends posted things related to death within seconds of each other today.

Oh Jeez is this sad, watch both parts. RIP Ben.

Oh Jeez does this make you think. Go live life now.

To be honest, death actually really scares me and I think I have a mini panic attack when I think about it. I mean, I have to do something immediately to distract myself from thinking about it or I start to kinda freak, kinda freaking out right now. Like, what happens when we’re not here anymore? I know, as a Christian I’m supposed to be comforted knowing the afterlife is amazing and that Heaven is better than Costco, Jesus died for us so I can live on a big puffy white cloud and eat Philly Cream Cheese on my bagels, and fly around on Unicorns. Doesn’t help, still scared to cease existence.

That being said, dealing with mortality is such a crazy thing. I try and eat healthy, run, wear my seatbelt, and use sunscreen but you never really know. One of my childhood best friends was healthy but died suddenly leaving us all with the big “W” question on our minds. Why. Why so young? Why so soon? Why not me? Why him? Them. When is it my turn? What happens. Where do we go?

I try and be a good person, I smile a lot, say please & thank you, and volunteer but I swear too much and sometimes talk mean behind people’s backs. In Part 2 of the YouTube video that was posted,  Ben says he was proud seeing the reflection of himself and his life. My New Year’s resolution is to try and be proud of what I see in the mirror. If you died today, would you be proud? Would you have any regrets?

This post isn’t really about death, but about life and knowing that each day you wake up is a gift. I guess the most fitting quote for this situation is; Drive it like you stole it. Live life like you never know when you’ll have to give it back.