forever remembering hugs

someone amazing in my life has passed away. my papa butler.

Ralph M. Butler
Feb. 1st, 1929 - Jan. 27th, 2012

i submitted this to dear photograph today....it will read:

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dear photograph,
i will forever remember your hugs.
i miss you already papa.
with love,
carly
xoxox

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i will share more soon about what a mark this amazing man made in this world. he definitely knew what it meant to create & leave a legacy.

loving life

went for a walk today along the river. loved every minute of it. the reflection in the detroit river of the skyline was unreal! like a mirror. it made me think of reflection therefore i began my own reflection on life. i am so happy & feel so grateful every day. i am a part of something BIGger. i am doing things i'm passionate about. i'm really finding who I AM. and enjoying every moment of it! my course in california offered through CTI has a lot to do with it. check it out people. more to come! smile~ life's amazing & it's a gift!

i am the happy in "happy birthday" ~

well today is my birthday & i feel like a queen. life is amazing! i am so blessed to have so many amazing people in my life. lastnight was spent watching eat, pray, love....getting inspired for my month long california trip that's coming up. woke up, opened my cards, did some yoga & off to work to share my happiness with the world.

life's amazing!
here's to my best year yet!
xoxo

winter wonderland

check out my cozy little apartment that i was talking about on my favourite things list:

check out my view on this cozy little winter wonderland evening i'm spending in.

here's the solo cozy saturday nights~!

these are a few of my favourite things....

i'm carly

i love to travel.

i love photography.

i am inspired by good ideas like this

i love my cowboy boots.

i love talking about how much i love life.

one of my favourite words is GRATITUDE.

my favourite holiday is thanksgiving.

i love hearing life stories.

i have a soft spot for seniors.

i love chocolate.

i love my apartment.

it has a great view of the detroit skyline.

some days i stare out my window & pretend that it's New York City.

i love NYC

i love this blog about NYC

i rarely use capital letters.

2012's description is an exception. BIG. the year 2012 is gonna be capital: BIG.

i have a day job.

i love to dream.

i love country music.

i love dancing to top 40 though too.

i'm not too fond of hot summer days.

i love sunscreen.

i love when it snows.

my favourite season is fall.

i love leaves.

i love getting snail mail.

i sing in my car.

i want to be carrie underwood's friend.

some day i will experience INDIA.

i want to write a book.

smiling is one of my favourite things to do.

i like the idea of reading.

i read 16 novels in 2008. that's a big deal.

want to do it again.

i want to live a minimalist lifestyle.

i love this blog

i am excited to write.

here goes nothin'

all about me

so...i've started a few blogs in my day. i can't even keep track of how many blogspots i have.

1. http://carlyranaway.blogspot.com
2. http://carlyjogshome.blogspot.com
3. http://korearoundtwo.blogspot.com
4. one about re-entry into canada
5. one about my job
6. http://capturedbycarlybutler.blogspot.com
7. http://coachedbycarlybutler.blogspot.com
8. http://droptheshop.blogspot.com
9. one about a new project - make your mark: legacy project
10. one about another new project - "seen" - the musical

that's 10!
TOOOO many!
this i declare is my very own. all about me.
i'm gonna share about things i'm doing. things that i love. things i'm passionate about. all things me!