Celebrate we will...cause life is short but sweet for certain

It is amazing how many lives a single life can touch. It’s one of those things that you really never pause to think about until it’s time to say goodbye to someone who has made that sort of an impact on your own life.

Why is that the case, I wonder? If you think about…how often do you really slow down enough to realize how much someone means to you…let alone take the time to share it with them?

Must be human nature—we don’t want to think about a time when that someone won’t be around…but once they are gone, you’re left with the realization of how much they meant to you and the size of hole they filled in your life.

I was reminded of these realizations just a few short weeks ago when Jacob’s uncle passed away.

In honor of Kerry Van Humphrey. May he rest in peace.

Uncle Kerry (or “E” as Jacob and his siblings and cousins referred to him) touched many lives over the course of his life. Kerry was so much more than an uncle/brother/son to those who knew him—he was a friend. Jacob has referred to him as a best friend—someone he could always count on for a kind word or a smile.

Though I only knew him for a few short years (we first met six years ago when Jacob and I started dating), I have my own fond memories of Kerry. Beyond the holidays and Sunday family dinners, I think the memories at the top of my list were those summer nights that he and I would drive downtown to the Kentucky Theatre to watch the films of the Summer Classic Series.

These memories represent but a mere moment in Kerry’s life but they will always have special meaning to me. On top of everything, I know how much he meant to Jacob. And my heart breaks for him and the rest of the Kelly/Humphrey family members. Despite this loss, we can rest in the peace and knowledge that he is in a better place…and we will see him again one of these days.

Now that I think about it…maybe if we constantly thought about mortality we wouldn’t truly live. I’m not sure, but regardless, I want to make a more conscious effort to tell people how I feel about them; never leave someone angry; and take time to truly enjoy the moments/events of my life. And maybe Dave Matthews summed it up best when he said that “life is short, but sweet for certain.”

Today's playlist

Working in an office environment has been quite an interesting experience. Sure, I had tastes of it from time to time in college when I interned at various establishments around town, but I never really knew what it was like until I got my first job out of school, almost four years ago.


Another way to find peace: taking aggression out on the office printer.



I can remember the day I was offered the job like it was yesterday. I was so excited! A cube to decorate, office supplies to pick out and a newfound appreciation for the primetime show The Office all excitingly came hand in hand with the job. Not to mention the joy of choosing an “office chic” wardrobe…especially after four years of trudging around UK’s campus in sweats, tees and flip flops.

Like anything else, that elation has faded over time. Working 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday in a 5x5 cubicle certainly isn’t for everyone. And to be honest, I haven’t really decided if it’s for me or not. But, with the economy and the job market the way it is, I realize I am truly blessed to have a job. (No matter how often I plot my means of escape.)

So until I figure out how I want to spend my life…because let’s face it, working is a part of life…I will spend some more time in my cube, taking solace from my treasured Pandora stations.

On today’s playlist: Back Here Radio. Yes, created from that 2000 smash hit of the British boy band sensation, BBMak. Don’t you judge me.

A few songs that have brightened my day (listen to them and they might do the same for you):

•  1979 (Smashing Pumpkins)
•  Ordinary Day (Vanessa Carlton)
•  Sympathy (Goo Goo Dolls)

•  Breathe (Michelle Branch)

Happy Tuesday!