My First Award!

While I sit in my humongous hotel room in Chicago, all by my lonesome, I had to pass along an award that I just received from my good friend Lauren. She is so sweet because I am not as good as keeping up with my blog as she is...thus she gives me shout outs quite often - which I appreciate very much!

The award is called the Kreativ Blogger award! I don't know how creative I am right now, but this definitely makes me want to put more effort into writing as much as possible! Thank you LC!


Now, before I pass on the award to four other blogger friends, I am supposed to say six things that I am thankful for. So here goes...

1. My wonderful fiance (still so weird to call him that) Matthew Telken. AKA Gus, Red Bear, Big Tree, etc. We are getting married October 24, 2009 and I am counting down the days! Every morning I wake up with a smile on my face because I know, before long, I will wake up to Matt everyday. He makes me laugh, he makes me love, he makes me happy. I am so blessed to have such an amazing guy to stand next to from here on out.
2. My family. My dad, mom, sister and pup (Cooper). My dad is my hero. I am "daddy's little girl" in everyway. We talk about everything! My mom is my best friend. I can count on her for anything I need, no matter what time of day or night, she will always be there for me. And what a blessing in disguise with this wedding planning - she is on her game! Jenny, my sister is such an inspiration. She is hilarious to be around and we have grown exstremely close since she graduated from college and moved back home. I can't forget Cooper! He is my rockstar (Goldendoodle) and I miss him so much! I love going home to visit him, sorry everyone, but it's the truth! I can't wait to get one of my own with Matt next year.
3. My friends. I won't drag this one on. I just want to say that I am so lucky to have friends from many moons ago and friends from just a few years ago. I am surrounded by beatiful people inside and out and I thank my lucky stars each day that I am able to go through life with a support system that is so full of love.
4. My job. I have been in PR at Weber Shandwick for almost 2 1/2 years and I love every minute of it! Right now I'm in Chicago and I'll be waking up at 3 a.m. tomorrow to do a satellite media tour with Frank Abagnale for our uni-ball client. You know Frank. His life story was rewritten with Leo DiCaprio as the lead character - Catch me if you Can! It's insane how my days are never the same. That's what is so great about it!
5. Saint Louis. I love this city! It's so big, yet so small. The popular question of "where do you go to high school?" will never get old. There are great bars, great restaraunts and great memories here! I will never leave.
6. My life. There have been some ups and downs, but I made it through and I am who I am because of numbers 1-5. I thank God for my health, family, friends, Matt and anyone who has touched me in some way throughout my life. I thank God for my dad being cancer free and for Matt's parents being cancer free. Like Lauren says, "live, laugh, love"...that's what I'm doing!

OK...now to the award ceremony! Here are the blogs that I am awarding the "Kreativ Award" to:

Everything and Nothing at All: This is my friend Lorie's blog. She is the funniest person I know, no doubt. I give her this award because of her creativity. She doesn't blog a lot, but when she does you will laugh until your cheeks hurt. Love you, Lomers!

Nine Months in the Lou: I work with Carrie who has been blogging about her pregnancy. Now that she has had Ryan Christopher, she is deciding whether to switch blog titles, since this one will no longer make sense. Carrie's journey was wonderful and I'm so happy she was able to share it with everyone. Check out her pictures - Ryan is a gorgeous baby!

LiveLaughLove: Wies, I'm not sure if you are supposed to get an award twice, but I LOVE reading your blog! You are so good about updating constantly and I'm better at reading your blog than writing in mine. Thanks for being a wonderful friend!

TJ and Karen's Blog: Karen was one of my first followers and I love reading up on her blog when I can. Her wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous!! Check her out when you have some time.

Congrats you lucky winners! Lorie, write in your blog, you are long overdue!

When I get home from Chicago, expect a blog on Cabo and Leslie/Christian's wedding.

Talk soon,

Stevie