BEHIND EVERY GREAT MAN

Last night we had the pleasure of attending The Ivy Event's Movers and Shakers: a panel of local entrepreneurs answering questions aspiring creatives in the valley all share. Jose earned to opportunity to be one of those guest speakers along with Samantha from Standard Wax , Brendan from Jar of Buttons , and Robert and Christina from New Darlings . Hosted by Leah and Matt from Tremaine Ranch , this event showcased the struggles and the triumphs of starting a business and opened the door of networking for creatives in the area.

I learned a bit of new info, but was reassured a lot. As a entrepreneur myself I share the same mentality and ideas the panelists do and found myself leaving re-inspired in so many ways. But my favorite moment(s) was watching Jose light up the room. 

Jose is a naturally extroverted person (believe it or not) so public speaking is a natural talent but what he was saying touched so many hearts. He not only educated the audience about the Finding Arizona Podcast but in his opportunity to flip the script and show the audience his passion, he killed it! 

I get to see his passion every day and his drive inspires me to be the best version of myself. This blog post is inspired by his ability to shine light onto others. Using the creative outlet of his podcast, other passionate individuals get to share, hear and see the growing community of Arizona. However, on and off the mic Jose's daily selflessness is one of the reasons I fall more and more in love with him everyday.

Last night during the question and answer segment he did mention the support and love I provide to the podcast and the encouragement to push through any boundaries and I appreciate all the words of affirmation. Jose is a great man and I am proud to stand behind him and strive for us to be the best versions of ourselves every day.

Behind every great man theres a great woman and together they will take on the world.

ADVICE FOR LOVERS

February, the LOVE month, is here. To get in the spirit at the office I themed this month's company magazine appropriately. Aside from the 2 page spread on crystals, my favorite page is the "Advice for Lovers."  

These 4 quotes really stood out to me because they capture a little of everything. From kissing and making up to sharing goals and ambitions together this advice can help any relationship from 4 months to 4000 months in.

ADVICE FROM RACHEL S.

"Be with your best friend, you’ll spend more time as friends than lovers."

ADVICE FROM ADI T.

"When people show you who they are believe them. You shouldn’t have to convince yourself that their actions and their intentions are two different things. If you SAY you love someone you need to SHOW them. It shouldn’t be a guessing game because love is absolute and you should be too.”

ADVICE FROM PUNEH N.

"Say you're sorry fast. Mean it. Say it once. If you screw up, as you undoubtedly will, man up, own it, and apologize. But only do it once. Make it a good apology. Followed by a really good kiss can't hurt."

ADVICE FROM CARLEY P.

"I think its really important for your sig other to know your priorities and goals for your self come first. to me love is pushing one another to be the best versions of yourself."

THE ART OF A LOVE LETTER

How perfect is that letter? Jose sent this to me after our 44th President of the United States expressed his love to his better half during his final speech as the Chief. 

When we fist met, exchanging notes were a constant thing. Its juvenile, but lovely how a post it would be stuck to my office door and I would leave a reply stuck to his car handle on my way out. 

When is the last time you wrote a note to someone you love? 

There is no RIGHT or WRONG way to do it. Start with a greeting and follow the past, present a future rule. Why is your past so amazing because of this person? What do you presently look forward to everyday because of them? What future do you envision with them? 

Love Letters are the original "Thank You" cards. 

To this day we take the time to write terms of endearment out to one another to find in passing and turn any moment into a memorable one. 

FROM NEUTRAL TO BLUSH

Hello future Acevedo children, honestly, you are the only ones who will be reading the first blog written on the Finding AZ Engagement. You see, just 3 short weeks ago, Jose asked Brittany to make him the happiest man ever and marry him. But, did he know he was also making me the happiest woman ever? Okay enough with the cliche love quotes. Because 6 days after the “engagement” sheer panic sunk when I lost one of my pink diamonds in my ring setting, then, moments later realizing I have to plan something most girls have spent their whole lives planning.

I plan for a living. I plan for my day, week, month. I plan for myself and  my future and now I’m planning with my future husband and our next chapter. I planned to take a look at my Pinterest page just a week after the “engagement” and realized my boards are about mindfulness, dream homes, and yummy recipes, no wedding cakes, dresses, or invitations. But, this is more than just not having a Pinterest board. It is about understanding this engagement to be wed is planning for our dream life not just 1 day for our family and friends to party.

This blog will take you through our first journey as a unit, a couple creating the next chapter for themselves. It’s more than “planning.” We are getting married and buying a house and wanted to make sure this journey can be reflected on forever. I want to share "How He Asked," advice from other love inspirations of ours, traditions old and new, and many more.

Just 1 thing.... Please don’t expect anything, I’m not. Each day I know I fall more and more in love with the man I get to spend my life with and whatever falls into place with us, I look forward to embracing and incorporating into our lives forever. My checks and life when from neutral to blush.

OUR FIRST PHOTO SEPTEMBER 2015