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being lifted off the ground when receiving a hug. A simple thank you after doing something for someone else. Knowing all the words to a song. The excitement of your pet when you return home. Compliments even when you look like a mess. Taking a perfect picture. Laughing so hard with a friend your smile hurts and your eyes are tearing. Watching a new episode of your favorite TV show. Recalling good memories with friends. When little kids reach to hold your hand. Cuddling up next to the fireplace. Looking back and seeing how far you've come. Talking to an old friend and its like nothing has changed. Going to bed knowing you can sleep as long as you want. Reuniting with a loved one at the airport. Songs that give you chills. Being surrounded by people you love. Getting a rush of ideas after writers block.
I highlighted a few of the ones that inspired me with this blog post.
Last week I was given the opportunity to fly home and do advance PR's for my show, Toy Story 3. How could I say no to that. It was a very busy two days, but very fun and so worth it.
I flew out Sunday night after our last show in Phoenix and was soon to be surprised with a loved one at the Phoenix airport. I was standing in line waiting to board my flight when I saw a girl a head of me who looked very familiar. She was holding a LuLu lemon bag and I was quit curious which items were in the bag, but I was still trying to process that the back of this person was someone I knew. I twisted my head and my eyes flew open, it was my cousin Nicole. My cousin Nicole who is pretty much my sister. I ran up behind her tapped her on the shoulder and we both embraced, star-struck by the whole situation. What a small world. My cousin and I at the same airport, boarding the same flight and soon we were sitting side by side tickling each others arms and falling asleep. Little things like that.
It was a quick flight and soon I was home bound. I asked my cute boyfriend to pick me up at the airport, but didn't expect to see him standing in baggage claim. I ran up to him and hugged him longer then expected. Its the little things, like taking that extra time to park and walk into the airport. It made my night.
I had about an hour of sleep before my wrenching alarm went off. It was time to get ready for a crazy day full of interviews and running around to every news station in Utah. I arrived at my home rink, Cottonwood Heights and was soon greeted by many familiar faces. Cottonwood has always been my second home. The people I skate with and the staff are like family It was so warming to be welcomed again like nothing had changed. We had a morning full of interviews, skating, teaching the hoe-down-throw-down, freezing our butts off, chatting with old friends, seeing my favorite coaches and laughing during just about every interview. Even with one hour of sleep it was the little things that warmed my heart like, being asked to take pictures with my little skaters and them explaining to me how much they look up to me.
After the event at Cottonwood we quickly ran to my next in studio interview. It was so fun to catch up with LuLu Heart and chat about how much has changed in our lives during our drive to each station. A few Starbuck's pit stops and in and out of studios and I was finally complete with day 1. Phew! It's the little things that make me smile, like a warm Starbucks and a chat with a good friend.
That late-afternoon called for a nap. Cuddling with my two favorite cuddle buddies, Lucky & Neil (you knew it was coming Neil sorry). We wrapped ourselves into a blanket turned on the fireplace and I passed out, but of course had to wake up for one of Dad's amazing dinners and the Bachelor of course! Even though Dad was the commentary during the WHOLE 2 hours of the Bachelor, it made me miss him more and more. Little things like that.
Bring on day 2!
Day two was a lot easier than day one. I had an in studio interview at 97.1 ZHT (which is my favorite radio station) and it was a very fun interview, until they asked if my Mom was one of those Mom's from Toddler and Tiara's. Oh gosh. Of course I said no, but they were convinced I was kidding. I wasn't Mom, I promise you're nothing like those women. The funniest moment was probably during the interview my phone was going off like crazy! Thinking to myself oh I bet my friends are texting me saying they are listening to me on the radio... I was wrong. All the messages were from my brother texting me to give him a shout out haha he is too funny! Little things like having your brother be so proud of you he shares it to the world.
I had so much fun at home and was so thankful for the opportunity to come to Salt Lake and be some-what famous. No Dad, this is still not something you can compare to winning American Idol, but it's pretty close :)
I still cannot believe that this is my job. This past year and a half has flown by and as I look back I remember the little things that made me smile along the way. I am so thankful for this life I have been given.
Do me a favor and remember the little things this year and be thankful for what you have.
xoxo
What an inspirational post! love you ky!
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