Sorry!
I know it's been almost a month since I've posted. I am going to write a LONG post tonight to catch everyone up. I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Easter, despite the cold!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Fort Lauderdale, Here I Come!!
Tomorrow morning at 6:30, my flight will leave for a place that looks similar to this:
Ok, so there probably won't be mountains in the background, but I am VERY excited about getting to see the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. I've been fortunate enough with my job to visit all sorts of new places, Fort Lauderdale being one of them. My flight arrives at 10:30, allowing me to spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach. On Thursday, I have a conference and will fly back that night. Even though it's a quick trip, it will be fun just to get away.
On Saturday, I'm getting to see Kenny, Jennifer, and Kennan, as Kennan is turning 2! It's so hard to believe that he's already 2. It seems like just yesterday Jennifer called me to let me know they were ready to have children. Then, not too long after that, I remember receiving the call that they were expecting Kennan. I am so thankful for their friendship and can't wait to spend the afternoon with them. Here's a picture of their precious family. They've got one more on the way too!!
For those of you who have Spring Break this week, I hope you enjoy it!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
3rd Time's a Charm?
Yesterday was the 3rd time in a month I was fortunate enough to go to the ER. Ok, so maybe fortunate is not the word to use, especially when it involved my leg being lanced and packed. Apparently I developed a strep infection in my leg that probably started as a small cut from shaving. I originally thought I had been bitten by a spider so I decided I should go to the doctor. The first doctor diagnosed me as having an infection, but gave me medicine that was ineffective when treating strep or staph infections. So...that led to my trip to the ER yesterday. The infection had grown to cover the entire inside of my left thigh. I am off work for two days and will have to remove the packing tomorrow.
Other than that, life's been pretty crazy. I'm out of the office 3-4 days a week so I feel like I'm never caught up. We're looking for an assistant so if you know of anyone that wants to work a couple of days a week let us know.
Yesterday was the 3rd time in a month I was fortunate enough to go to the ER. Ok, so maybe fortunate is not the word to use, especially when it involved my leg being lanced and packed. Apparently I developed a strep infection in my leg that probably started as a small cut from shaving. I originally thought I had been bitten by a spider so I decided I should go to the doctor. The first doctor diagnosed me as having an infection, but gave me medicine that was ineffective when treating strep or staph infections. So...that led to my trip to the ER yesterday. The infection had grown to cover the entire inside of my left thigh. I am off work for two days and will have to remove the packing tomorrow.
Other than that, life's been pretty crazy. I'm out of the office 3-4 days a week so I feel like I'm never caught up. We're looking for an assistant so if you know of anyone that wants to work a couple of days a week let us know.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Fun Times in the Lubbock Airport
Okay, not really. My flight was originally scheduled to leave at 11:40 this morning. On Friday, after my extreme lack of sleep, I decided that there was no way that I would be able to make it to the aiport by 11:40. As a result, I changed my flight to 2:50. Thank goodness I did! We didn't even get to the airport this morning until 11:30. Those of you who know me, know I hate being late. I had no desire to rush through security and run to the 11:40 flight.
So...I compromised and made it on the 2:05 flight. Until then, I'm sitting in the airport bar because there isn't a Chili's or Friday's. Apparently this is the best place to get food (unless I want Burger King or Pizza Hut). I had some chicken strips that were decent. The diet coke is a little flat though.
We had a great turnout at the career fair and I interviewed some excellent candidates this morning.
I'm turning around and leaving for New Orleans tomorrow at 9:50. I was already nervous about going because it's Mardi Gras week, but now I'm especially nervous because there was a tornado there last night. Oh boy!
Okay, not really. My flight was originally scheduled to leave at 11:40 this morning. On Friday, after my extreme lack of sleep, I decided that there was no way that I would be able to make it to the aiport by 11:40. As a result, I changed my flight to 2:50. Thank goodness I did! We didn't even get to the airport this morning until 11:30. Those of you who know me, know I hate being late. I had no desire to rush through security and run to the 11:40 flight.
So...I compromised and made it on the 2:05 flight. Until then, I'm sitting in the airport bar because there isn't a Chili's or Friday's. Apparently this is the best place to get food (unless I want Burger King or Pizza Hut). I had some chicken strips that were decent. The diet coke is a little flat though.
We had a great turnout at the career fair and I interviewed some excellent candidates this morning.
I'm turning around and leaving for New Orleans tomorrow at 9:50. I was already nervous about going because it's Mardi Gras week, but now I'm especially nervous because there was a tornado there last night. Oh boy!
Monday, February 12, 2007
Hello from Texas Tech
I just arrived in Lubbock in order to prepare for the Tech Career Fair and On-Campus Interviews. When I left Dallas it was raining like crazy. It's nice and sunny here. The wind is blowing pretty hard, but that's to be expected. What's Lubbock without tumbleweeds blowing across the road?
I ended up spending two days in the ER last week. On Thursday night I woke up about 2:00 and couldn't go back to sleep. At 3:00 Brette woke me up saying she had a really bad pain in her back. I blamed it on overexertion and tried to go back to sleep. I then heard her sobbing in the living room so I knew it was serious. In the time it took me to get dressed to take her to the ER, she said the pain had relented. So...I told her I'd go to Walgreens or Wal-Mart to get her some medicine and heating pads. I drove all over the west side of Fort Worth and NOTHING was open at 3:00 in the morning - not Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Tom Thumb, Albertson's, CVS or Target. I was heading back to the apartment when she called to tell me the pain was back. After that we loaded up in the car and headed back to Baylor Medical Center. She was obviously in a lot of pain and they determined after a CT scan that she had kidney stones. If you've never had kidney stones, you cannot imagine the pain that they cause. I had them in college and hope to never have them again. We ended up being in the ER from 4:00 to 7:00 in the morning. My mom came up and took care of Brette while I went to work. I probably would have taken the day off due to my lack of sleep, but I had a HUGE meeting that day.
Brette's okay now, it was just a rough week for the both of us. First the wreck and then the kidney stones. What are the chances?
I just arrived in Lubbock in order to prepare for the Tech Career Fair and On-Campus Interviews. When I left Dallas it was raining like crazy. It's nice and sunny here. The wind is blowing pretty hard, but that's to be expected. What's Lubbock without tumbleweeds blowing across the road?
I ended up spending two days in the ER last week. On Thursday night I woke up about 2:00 and couldn't go back to sleep. At 3:00 Brette woke me up saying she had a really bad pain in her back. I blamed it on overexertion and tried to go back to sleep. I then heard her sobbing in the living room so I knew it was serious. In the time it took me to get dressed to take her to the ER, she said the pain had relented. So...I told her I'd go to Walgreens or Wal-Mart to get her some medicine and heating pads. I drove all over the west side of Fort Worth and NOTHING was open at 3:00 in the morning - not Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Tom Thumb, Albertson's, CVS or Target. I was heading back to the apartment when she called to tell me the pain was back. After that we loaded up in the car and headed back to Baylor Medical Center. She was obviously in a lot of pain and they determined after a CT scan that she had kidney stones. If you've never had kidney stones, you cannot imagine the pain that they cause. I had them in college and hope to never have them again. We ended up being in the ER from 4:00 to 7:00 in the morning. My mom came up and took care of Brette while I went to work. I probably would have taken the day off due to my lack of sleep, but I had a HUGE meeting that day.
Brette's okay now, it was just a rough week for the both of us. First the wreck and then the kidney stones. What are the chances?
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Experiences in the ER
Brette progressively began to feel worse, as can be expected when involved in a major accident. I got several calls (she couldn't get out of bed to come get me) throughout the night informing me that she was becoming more and more stiff. I was worried, but not extremely worried until she told me that she thought she was having a migraine. Brette usually doesn't get headaches, let alone migraines.
I went into work this morning but decided to leave at noon to take her to the minor emergency clinic. Because she was involved in an accident they refused to see her. So off we went to the emergency room. They got us in very quickly but that was about all that happened quickly. We sat behind the curtain in "Bed 5" for almost 6 hours. In that time we heard two people get diagnosed with appendicitis and one get diagnosed with pneumonia due to congestive heart failure. One thing I realized is that there are a lot of people out there who do not have someone else to rely on in times of need. One lady was asked if she wanted to be resuscitated if she were to flatline. She couldn't make up her mind because she hadn't yet discussed that option with her husband, who was her roommate in the nursing home. It broke my heart to hear her say, "Help me. Someone please help me!"
Mrs. Mason, know that there was someone on the other side of the curtain praying for you and the decisions that you and your family will have to make. God bless you!
Brette progressively began to feel worse, as can be expected when involved in a major accident. I got several calls (she couldn't get out of bed to come get me) throughout the night informing me that she was becoming more and more stiff. I was worried, but not extremely worried until she told me that she thought she was having a migraine. Brette usually doesn't get headaches, let alone migraines.
I went into work this morning but decided to leave at noon to take her to the minor emergency clinic. Because she was involved in an accident they refused to see her. So off we went to the emergency room. They got us in very quickly but that was about all that happened quickly. We sat behind the curtain in "Bed 5" for almost 6 hours. In that time we heard two people get diagnosed with appendicitis and one get diagnosed with pneumonia due to congestive heart failure. One thing I realized is that there are a lot of people out there who do not have someone else to rely on in times of need. One lady was asked if she wanted to be resuscitated if she were to flatline. She couldn't make up her mind because she hadn't yet discussed that option with her husband, who was her roommate in the nursing home. It broke my heart to hear her say, "Help me. Someone please help me!"
Mrs. Mason, know that there was someone on the other side of the curtain praying for you and the decisions that you and your family will have to make. God bless you!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Wrecked....
My poor sister! Brette just got a car on Sunday. Mike bought it for her and brought it down from California. We were both excited because we've been sharing my car for almost 6 months now. With my new position and Brette's new job with us, we had to figure something out. She couldn't get a new car, because she had no credit. So...Mike found her a '96 Toyota Corolla with only 79,000 miles on it for almost nothing. It was in perfect condition. The interior looked brand new and it worked like new. He drove down here on Sunday, we had dinner and then she drove off into the wild blue yonder. Until...
Today, when a guy decided to hit her from behind going 40 mph while she was stopped at a stoplight. The impact crushed her back end, folded her hood, caused her to hit her head on the steering wheel and hit the guy in front of her. I feel so sorry for her! I remember what it felt like to get my first car. I also remember what it felt like to get in my first wreck. She didn't get a ticket but the guy that hit her got three. He didn't have a license or insurance and he got a ticket for hitting her.
I am so thankful that in all of that she wasn't seriously hurt. The guy said his brakes went out and that he had only gotten the car a couple of hours earlier. Sketchy? Sounds like it.
I'm not sure what will happen now. We simply can't function with only 1 car. If any of you have a car that is for sale or have a personal friend who's a car salesman/dealer please let me know. I'd definitely like to see if there's something we can work out.
Please pray for Brette and everyone involved, that they won't be in too much pain in the next days and weeks to come.
My poor sister! Brette just got a car on Sunday. Mike bought it for her and brought it down from California. We were both excited because we've been sharing my car for almost 6 months now. With my new position and Brette's new job with us, we had to figure something out. She couldn't get a new car, because she had no credit. So...Mike found her a '96 Toyota Corolla with only 79,000 miles on it for almost nothing. It was in perfect condition. The interior looked brand new and it worked like new. He drove down here on Sunday, we had dinner and then she drove off into the wild blue yonder. Until...
Today, when a guy decided to hit her from behind going 40 mph while she was stopped at a stoplight. The impact crushed her back end, folded her hood, caused her to hit her head on the steering wheel and hit the guy in front of her. I feel so sorry for her! I remember what it felt like to get my first car. I also remember what it felt like to get in my first wreck. She didn't get a ticket but the guy that hit her got three. He didn't have a license or insurance and he got a ticket for hitting her.
I am so thankful that in all of that she wasn't seriously hurt. The guy said his brakes went out and that he had only gotten the car a couple of hours earlier. Sketchy? Sounds like it.
I'm not sure what will happen now. We simply can't function with only 1 car. If any of you have a car that is for sale or have a personal friend who's a car salesman/dealer please let me know. I'd definitely like to see if there's something we can work out.
Please pray for Brette and everyone involved, that they won't be in too much pain in the next days and weeks to come.
Monday, February 05, 2007
3 Degrees is COLD!
Last week I was given the unique opportunity to attend training in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Who goes to Milwaukee in the middle of January, you ask? Apparently anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about our internship. It truthfully didn't feel 3 degrees until the wind started blowing. Our home office is beautiful! It's right on Lake Michigan and has amazing views. Most people I've talked to say there's not much to see in Milwaukee. I guess for someone like me, who hasn't done much traveling, it was great. I loved the old buildings and churches and seeing snow everywhere I looked.
Next week, I will be at Texas Tech on Monday and Tuesday, and then in New Orleans for some meetings from Wednesday through Saturday. This is the busiest time of year for me since college is back in session.
Before I forget...GOOD NEWS! I now have a laptop so I'll be able to post more often!
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Donny got a new truck! It's awesome, it's affordable, and his TrailBlazer was about to fall apart. My favorite part about it is it has heated seats. The picture doesn't even do it justice!
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Check out the following video of Father Guido Sarducci's "5 Minute University." Once you click on the link, hit play and turn up your volume.
Sorry this post is so random. Hopefully I've covered everything!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Christmas has Come and Gone
I can't believe Christmas is already over. It seems like yesterday I was shopping for last minute gifts and stocking stuffers. I love Christmas and all of our family traditions. This year, new traditions were added as we spent Christmas with Donny's brother and sister-in-law and their family. I am looking forward to continuing old traditions and adding some of my own in the future.
On Dec. 30th, my cousin Jennifer got married. The reception site was about 5 miles away from the church. Unfortunately, we were not given permission to decorate the reception hall until 6:00, with the wedding beginning at 7:00. On the way to the reception site, we all became lost and didn't arrive until 6:15. We decorated for 30 minutes, then had to leave to make sure we arrived at the wedding on time. We also got lost on the way back and had to make a big circle around town to find the church. We finally arrived at exactly 7:00 for a beautiful ceremony. The reception was beautiful as well! Jennifer and Brian had a great DJ and everyone danced the night away. There are some cute pictures of Donny and my grandma dancing on the photographer's website. It is located at www.julieannphotography.com under current clients/Jennifer and Brian's wedding.
On New Year's Eve, Donny and I opted for a night at Woody's Tavern here in Fort Worth. I had never been there, but Donny assured me it would be a fun place to spend our evening. We got a seat at the bar (after having to spend $20 to get in) and asked if we could play trivia. They gave us the keypads and I beat Donny 6 games to 1. He may be able to beat me everytime we go bowling, but I've got him beat when it comes to trivia.
This past Friday, Donny's basketball team (undefeated) played their toughest district opponent (also undefeated). There was never more than a 7 point lead for either team and fortunately, Donny's team won by 3 at the buzzer. It was incredible! I love watching him coach and the feeling of confidence in his ability to call the right plays at the right times.
They are now 1st in District and will be going to the playoffs! Congratulations!!
I can't believe Christmas is already over. It seems like yesterday I was shopping for last minute gifts and stocking stuffers. I love Christmas and all of our family traditions. This year, new traditions were added as we spent Christmas with Donny's brother and sister-in-law and their family. I am looking forward to continuing old traditions and adding some of my own in the future.
On Dec. 30th, my cousin Jennifer got married. The reception site was about 5 miles away from the church. Unfortunately, we were not given permission to decorate the reception hall until 6:00, with the wedding beginning at 7:00. On the way to the reception site, we all became lost and didn't arrive until 6:15. We decorated for 30 minutes, then had to leave to make sure we arrived at the wedding on time. We also got lost on the way back and had to make a big circle around town to find the church. We finally arrived at exactly 7:00 for a beautiful ceremony. The reception was beautiful as well! Jennifer and Brian had a great DJ and everyone danced the night away. There are some cute pictures of Donny and my grandma dancing on the photographer's website. It is located at www.julieannphotography.com under current clients/Jennifer and Brian's wedding.
On New Year's Eve, Donny and I opted for a night at Woody's Tavern here in Fort Worth. I had never been there, but Donny assured me it would be a fun place to spend our evening. We got a seat at the bar (after having to spend $20 to get in) and asked if we could play trivia. They gave us the keypads and I beat Donny 6 games to 1. He may be able to beat me everytime we go bowling, but I've got him beat when it comes to trivia.
This past Friday, Donny's basketball team (undefeated) played their toughest district opponent (also undefeated). There was never more than a 7 point lead for either team and fortunately, Donny's team won by 3 at the buzzer. It was incredible! I love watching him coach and the feeling of confidence in his ability to call the right plays at the right times.
They are now 1st in District and will be going to the playoffs! Congratulations!!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Not Much Happening...
Things have been pretty quiet around here. I'm done traveling until January so I'm just tying up loose ends here in the office.
We're going to have a pretty busy holiday season. This will be the 1st Christmas I will be away from my family, as Donny and I will be at his brother and sister-in-law's house in Austin. Part of me is bummed to be away from my family, the other part is excited that we're starting new traditions. Donny has been very gracious about attending all of the holidays with me, so it's time that I do the same.
My dad and Kim will be staying at the apartment throughout the holidays. It will be nice to get to spend some time with them.
Countdown to Christmas - 12 days!!
Things have been pretty quiet around here. I'm done traveling until January so I'm just tying up loose ends here in the office.
We're going to have a pretty busy holiday season. This will be the 1st Christmas I will be away from my family, as Donny and I will be at his brother and sister-in-law's house in Austin. Part of me is bummed to be away from my family, the other part is excited that we're starting new traditions. Donny has been very gracious about attending all of the holidays with me, so it's time that I do the same.
My dad and Kim will be staying at the apartment throughout the holidays. It will be nice to get to spend some time with them.
Countdown to Christmas - 12 days!!
*If you happen to see a grammatical/spelling error on my blog, please let me know. I hate making those mistakes (thanks to Ms. Davlin) and just noticed that I had spelled the word "another" as "anther" in my previous entry. I promise I will not be offended if you let me know there's an error!
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Guilty!
Well, Gayle, I'm guilty as charged. I promised an update on Monday and completely neglected blogger.
I can't seem to get a grasp on my new position, in terms of time management. I've never had a job where I've had to leave projects undone until the next day. I've learned that recruiting is an ongoing process. Here are some other things I've learned about recruiting:
1) I will rarely reach someone on the first try.
2) People will be rude, even when I'm calling to offer them a job.
3) Trying to keep up with 50-100 people at one time can be challenging.
4) I have to be aggressive.
5) I will be exhausted after conducting 8 interviews in one day.
6) I love meeting new people and learning about their backgrounds.
7) I love sharing the business because I believe in the company and its products.
8) I look forward to going to work everyday.
9) It's fun!
On another note, I'd like to congratulate Jennifer and Kenny in expecting their second child and Lori and BSC in having Nate last week. How exciting!
Does anyone else feel that EVERYONE is married and having children? Donny and I celebrated our 2-year (dating) anniversary yesterday but are not anywhere near getting married or having children. I would have never thought that I would be 25 and unmarried. I do NOT have a timeline like Lisa on The Bachelor, but when I was in High School, 25 seemed old. Now that I'm 25, it doesn't feel that way. I'm not in any hurry, but it's hard not to be envious of my friends that have already begun their families.
P.S. I am STILL looking for a roommate. If you know of anyone moving to/relocating in Fort Worth, please e-mail or call me.
Well, Gayle, I'm guilty as charged. I promised an update on Monday and completely neglected blogger.
I can't seem to get a grasp on my new position, in terms of time management. I've never had a job where I've had to leave projects undone until the next day. I've learned that recruiting is an ongoing process. Here are some other things I've learned about recruiting:
1) I will rarely reach someone on the first try.
2) People will be rude, even when I'm calling to offer them a job.
3) Trying to keep up with 50-100 people at one time can be challenging.
4) I have to be aggressive.
5) I will be exhausted after conducting 8 interviews in one day.
6) I love meeting new people and learning about their backgrounds.
7) I love sharing the business because I believe in the company and its products.
8) I look forward to going to work everyday.
9) It's fun!
On another note, I'd like to congratulate Jennifer and Kenny in expecting their second child and Lori and BSC in having Nate last week. How exciting!
Does anyone else feel that EVERYONE is married and having children? Donny and I celebrated our 2-year (dating) anniversary yesterday but are not anywhere near getting married or having children. I would have never thought that I would be 25 and unmarried. I do NOT have a timeline like Lisa on The Bachelor, but when I was in High School, 25 seemed old. Now that I'm 25, it doesn't feel that way. I'm not in any hurry, but it's hard not to be envious of my friends that have already begun their families.
P.S. I am STILL looking for a roommate. If you know of anyone moving to/relocating in Fort Worth, please e-mail or call me.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Stupid Computers!!
I'm back!! For whatever reason I've been getting a "Gateway Timeout" message when I've tried to access blogger since the 11th.
I'll have to do a complete update on Monday morning because I am swamped at work today.
I will say that I saw the movie Flicka this week and LOVED it. I'm not ashamed to say I teared up (more than once).
I'm back!! For whatever reason I've been getting a "Gateway Timeout" message when I've tried to access blogger since the 11th.
I'll have to do a complete update on Monday morning because I am swamped at work today.
I will say that I saw the movie Flicka this week and LOVED it. I'm not ashamed to say I teared up (more than once).
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Busy, Busy, Busy!!
Thanks Jennifer, for reminding me that I've been neglecting my blog. Here is a recap of what's been going on since October 27th:
1) As of last Friday, I am now the Director of Selection - Campus (politically correct word for recruiter). That means that I am now in charge of all of the recruiting for our office, on 8 major college campuses. Basically, I travel to each campus and either conduct an info session or go around introducing myself to college students who want an internship or full-time finance position. I LOVE it! The main campuses I recruit from are: UNT, UTA, TCU, TECH, ACU, MWSU, TSU, and BU. If you know of anyone that I can talk to on those campuses, I'd appreciate your help. I've been meeting with professors, career services, and the presidents of fraternities and sororities. Also...if you know of anyone from any college that's looking for a position in the Fort Worth area, let me know.
2) I spent my 25th birthday recruiting at Texas Tech. Though it was not the ideal place to spend my birthday, I made the most of it. I had some awesome fried cheese from Spanky's and some great margaritas from Chimy's.
3) Donny treated me like a princess for my birthday. Following lunch at Olive Garden, he took me shopping for a new suit and purse. He was definitely a trooper because we spent 4 hours at JcPenney. I feel like we can make it through anything if we can make it through that!
4) I have officially moved offices. My original office was in a storage closet. I'm not kidding. Their office had been growing so quickly, they had no choice but to clean out a closet and put me in it. Fortunately I now have an office with a window that faces downtown. I'm so excited!
5) Basketball season has begun for Donny. I can't wait to sit in the stands and support him and his team again. Unfortunately, this will be the first year that I won't be able to be at all of the games and won't be coaching myself. Though I miss the kids and the coaching, I am completely confident that my decision to leave teaching was the right one.
6) Christmas is on the way! As I was shopping for things to put in my office this morning, it took everything I had not to buy Christmas decorations. I love this time of year. The weather is wonderful and I LOVE shopping for other people.
Hopefully I haven't left anything out. I may not be updating as much since I'm going to be out of the office most of each week.
Thanks Jennifer, for reminding me that I've been neglecting my blog. Here is a recap of what's been going on since October 27th:
1) As of last Friday, I am now the Director of Selection - Campus (politically correct word for recruiter). That means that I am now in charge of all of the recruiting for our office, on 8 major college campuses. Basically, I travel to each campus and either conduct an info session or go around introducing myself to college students who want an internship or full-time finance position. I LOVE it! The main campuses I recruit from are: UNT, UTA, TCU, TECH, ACU, MWSU, TSU, and BU. If you know of anyone that I can talk to on those campuses, I'd appreciate your help. I've been meeting with professors, career services, and the presidents of fraternities and sororities. Also...if you know of anyone from any college that's looking for a position in the Fort Worth area, let me know.
2) I spent my 25th birthday recruiting at Texas Tech. Though it was not the ideal place to spend my birthday, I made the most of it. I had some awesome fried cheese from Spanky's and some great margaritas from Chimy's.
3) Donny treated me like a princess for my birthday. Following lunch at Olive Garden, he took me shopping for a new suit and purse. He was definitely a trooper because we spent 4 hours at JcPenney. I feel like we can make it through anything if we can make it through that!
4) I have officially moved offices. My original office was in a storage closet. I'm not kidding. Their office had been growing so quickly, they had no choice but to clean out a closet and put me in it. Fortunately I now have an office with a window that faces downtown. I'm so excited!
5) Basketball season has begun for Donny. I can't wait to sit in the stands and support him and his team again. Unfortunately, this will be the first year that I won't be able to be at all of the games and won't be coaching myself. Though I miss the kids and the coaching, I am completely confident that my decision to leave teaching was the right one.
6) Christmas is on the way! As I was shopping for things to put in my office this morning, it took everything I had not to buy Christmas decorations. I love this time of year. The weather is wonderful and I LOVE shopping for other people.
Hopefully I haven't left anything out. I may not be updating as much since I'm going to be out of the office most of each week.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Friday, October 27, 2006
Yay for Fall Weather!!
Fall weather has officially arrived in Texas. The air is cool, the wind is furiously blowing and all is well.
Today the wind is blowing so hard, it almost knocked me off of my high heels. It's very similar to the biting wind that always seemed to blow in Abilene. I remember walking in between McKinzie Hall and the Music (now Education) Building and feeling like I was in a wind tunnel.
The only drawback to the wind is the fact that I live in an apartment complex that has an abundance of oak trees. As a result, I am awakened many nights to the sound of acorns hitting the metal roofs of the carports. I also tend to step on every acorn on the ground between the apartment and my car. In tennis shoes, it's not a problem; but in dress shoes, it feels similar to stepping on a rock with my bare feet. Stupid Acorns!
Fall weather has officially arrived in Texas. The air is cool, the wind is furiously blowing and all is well.
Today the wind is blowing so hard, it almost knocked me off of my high heels. It's very similar to the biting wind that always seemed to blow in Abilene. I remember walking in between McKinzie Hall and the Music (now Education) Building and feeling like I was in a wind tunnel.
The only drawback to the wind is the fact that I live in an apartment complex that has an abundance of oak trees. As a result, I am awakened many nights to the sound of acorns hitting the metal roofs of the carports. I also tend to step on every acorn on the ground between the apartment and my car. In tennis shoes, it's not a problem; but in dress shoes, it feels similar to stepping on a rock with my bare feet. Stupid Acorns!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Fire Drill
Today, our building conducted a fire drill in which all eight floors had to evacuate using 1 stairway.
I couldn't help but remember the victims of 9/11 as I calmly made my way down 1 flight of stairs and headed outside. What was it like in the towers that day? What thoughts were going through people's minds as they made their way down 70 flights of stairs?
How would I have reacted in that situation? Would I have been calm? Would I have waited to help those that were left behind or unable to make it down the stairs on their own? Would I have instead raced down the stairs to get to my friends and family?
I am filled with sorrow for the families and friends of the victims of 9/11. I have weeped for their situation, but will hopefully never know what it's like to lose someone to a senseless act of terrorism.
Today, our building conducted a fire drill in which all eight floors had to evacuate using 1 stairway.
I couldn't help but remember the victims of 9/11 as I calmly made my way down 1 flight of stairs and headed outside. What was it like in the towers that day? What thoughts were going through people's minds as they made their way down 70 flights of stairs?
How would I have reacted in that situation? Would I have been calm? Would I have waited to help those that were left behind or unable to make it down the stairs on their own? Would I have instead raced down the stairs to get to my friends and family?
I am filled with sorrow for the families and friends of the victims of 9/11. I have weeped for their situation, but will hopefully never know what it's like to lose someone to a senseless act of terrorism.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
5K Here I Come
Well, I've finally convinced myself to run a 5K. For those of you who know me, running is NOT my forte. I love playing sports, hiking, and being outside; but to run just to run...NO WAY!
Until now!
I've really been trying to get in shape over the last couple of weeks. I've started eating healthier foods and smaller portions. I've also excercised here and there, but never run.
I've seen the benefits of running. A girl I went to high school with started running and now has the body of a bodybuilder (with the help of weights as well). So...I've decided that running a 5K will give me a reason to train and run everyday.
Donny has agreed to run it with me. Now my only decision is whether we should run one next month or wait until February for the Cowtown 5K. I'm thinking we should probably run the one next month so that the goal is in immediate sight. What do you think?
Well, I've finally convinced myself to run a 5K. For those of you who know me, running is NOT my forte. I love playing sports, hiking, and being outside; but to run just to run...NO WAY!
Until now!
I've really been trying to get in shape over the last couple of weeks. I've started eating healthier foods and smaller portions. I've also excercised here and there, but never run.
I've seen the benefits of running. A girl I went to high school with started running and now has the body of a bodybuilder (with the help of weights as well). So...I've decided that running a 5K will give me a reason to train and run everyday.
Donny has agreed to run it with me. Now my only decision is whether we should run one next month or wait until February for the Cowtown 5K. I'm thinking we should probably run the one next month so that the goal is in immediate sight. What do you think?
Friday, October 13, 2006
"I know you don't believe in Fairy Tales, but if you did,
I'd want to be your Knight in Shining Armor."
I never thought a movie titled The Diary of a Mad Black Woman would touch me like it did.
If you've never seen any of Tyler Perry's movies, I highly recommend them. Tyler Perry is a Black Gospel Playwright and was originally inspired by Oprah to write down his story.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Hook 'Em Horns
A couple of weekends ago, Donny and I attended a UT tailgate party and football game. The whole experience was new to me. The only collegiate football games I had previously attended were those of TCU and ACU. While they were a lot of fun, nothing compared to my experience at UT.
After a quick stop at the Round Rock outlet mall, we arrived in Austin and the tailgating began. My "adopted" parents and their friends definitely know how to tailgate! Not only do they have a full meal, they also bring along their T.V., portable satellite dish, microwave, and blender. We had a blast!
To top it all off, one of my sister's friends, and a former member of our youth group, was able to get Donny and me free tickets to the game. The seats were in the freshmen section, but who's going to complain about free tickets?
Needless to say, Donny and I had a GREAT time at the game and can't wait to attend another one. Here are some pictures!
A couple of weekends ago, Donny and I attended a UT tailgate party and football game. The whole experience was new to me. The only collegiate football games I had previously attended were those of TCU and ACU. While they were a lot of fun, nothing compared to my experience at UT.
After a quick stop at the Round Rock outlet mall, we arrived in Austin and the tailgating began. My "adopted" parents and their friends definitely know how to tailgate! Not only do they have a full meal, they also bring along their T.V., portable satellite dish, microwave, and blender. We had a blast!
To top it all off, one of my sister's friends, and a former member of our youth group, was able to get Donny and me free tickets to the game. The seats were in the freshmen section, but who's going to complain about free tickets?
Needless to say, Donny and I had a GREAT time at the game and can't wait to attend another one. Here are some pictures!
Tailgating at it's finest (notice the T.V. on the lefthand side of the picture).
Triplets
Beloved Bevo (with the Capitol building in the background)
The Band
The Band (again)
The view from our seats
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Tatum Raye has arrived!
Donny's niece arrived on Friday, a little early but in perfect health. We got to go see her on Saturday and spend some time with Donny's family. Here are some pictures from our day with Tatum.
Donny's niece arrived on Friday, a little early but in perfect health. We got to go see her on Saturday and spend some time with Donny's family. Here are some pictures from our day with Tatum.
Donny and Tatum's first picture together.
Donny's first diaper changing experience. He did a great job!
Proud Uncle!
Donny, Bobby (the proud Daddy) and Tatum!
My 1st picture with Tatum!
Beautiful baby! Congratulations Bobby and Nicole!
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