Merry Christmas!
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!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Paint from the Floor to the Ceiling
Last night was spent painting three of the four walls of my living room. After I posted yesterday that I would be painting, my cousin Amy e-mailed me to ask if she could help. What?! She wanted to help paint? Sweet! Not only did she help me pick out the paint, but she also offered to do the edging. As a result, the living room looks great! I can't wait to move on to the next room. I'll post pictures soon.
Amy, you're awesome!
Last night was spent painting three of the four walls of my living room. After I posted yesterday that I would be painting, my cousin Amy e-mailed me to ask if she could help. What?! She wanted to help paint? Sweet! Not only did she help me pick out the paint, but she also offered to do the edging. As a result, the living room looks great! I can't wait to move on to the next room. I'll post pictures soon.
Amy, you're awesome!
Monday, September 18, 2006
Kiss Me in the Dark...
The Randy Rogers concert was a blast! I really enjoyed getting to hang out with Yolanda and Chris and getting to see a lot of people from my hometown.
I LOVE dancing with Donny. Until I met him, I very rarely two-stepped because everyone dances differently.
The only drawback to dancing with him is his height. He's 6'5", so naturally I spent the whole night looking up to talk to him. As a result, my neck will only turn a couple of degrees each way. It's quite humorous if you ask me!
On another note, I've decided to paint my apartment. I think once I paint it, it will begin to feel more like home. I hate painting, but love the results. I'll be sure to post some before and after pictures!
The Randy Rogers concert was a blast! I really enjoyed getting to hang out with Yolanda and Chris and getting to see a lot of people from my hometown.
I LOVE dancing with Donny. Until I met him, I very rarely two-stepped because everyone dances differently.
The only drawback to dancing with him is his height. He's 6'5", so naturally I spent the whole night looking up to talk to him. As a result, my neck will only turn a couple of degrees each way. It's quite humorous if you ask me!
On another note, I've decided to paint my apartment. I think once I paint it, it will begin to feel more like home. I hate painting, but love the results. I'll be sure to post some before and after pictures!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Cousins' Night, Satellite, and Randy Rogers
Every other Wednesday night we've decided to have cousins' night at the apartment. Two of my cousins joined us in Fort Worth: one at TCU and one at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I'm desperately trying to learn how to cook, so I thought this would be a great way for us to connect and for me to sharpen my cooking skills. I'm proud to say that dinner went very well last night. I made Bruschetta Chicken Bake from www.kraftfoods.com. A friend of mine (at Donny's request) made me a personalized recipe book for Christmas. That was the best gift I could have gotten! I'm excited to try out all of the new recipes.
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I'm also proud to report that I will be getting satellite (with DVR) tomorrow. I can't wait to be able to record all of my favorite shows and watch them without commercial interruption. Thank goodness for new technology!
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Saturday night, Donny and I are going with our friends Yolanda and Chris to the Randy Rogers concert. Randy actually dated a friend of mine many years ago. I love Texas country and can't wait to see him live!
Every other Wednesday night we've decided to have cousins' night at the apartment. Two of my cousins joined us in Fort Worth: one at TCU and one at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I'm desperately trying to learn how to cook, so I thought this would be a great way for us to connect and for me to sharpen my cooking skills. I'm proud to say that dinner went very well last night. I made Bruschetta Chicken Bake from www.kraftfoods.com. A friend of mine (at Donny's request) made me a personalized recipe book for Christmas. That was the best gift I could have gotten! I'm excited to try out all of the new recipes.
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I'm also proud to report that I will be getting satellite (with DVR) tomorrow. I can't wait to be able to record all of my favorite shows and watch them without commercial interruption. Thank goodness for new technology!
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Saturday night, Donny and I are going with our friends Yolanda and Chris to the Randy Rogers concert. Randy actually dated a friend of mine many years ago. I love Texas country and can't wait to see him live!
Friday, September 08, 2006
Donny, his niece, and her friends
Two weeks ago, Donny and I went to Austin to celebrate his niece's 7th birthday. We had a great time with his family and friends and topped off the evening with dinner at The Oasis (http://www.oasis-austin.com/).
Labor Day weekend was fairly uneventful except moving my mom into her new apartment (which is AWESOME) and helping Donny wash and iron most of his curtains. That was a feat, especially since they hadn't been washed in 2 years. Let me say on his behalf, he is a VERY clean person. Every time I turn around he's cleaning something else. However, dusting is not his specialty and unfortunately the curtains fell into the dusting category.
Other than that, I went to NY for the 1st time on Wednesday. I didn't get to see anything other than the airport and hotel, but want to go back in the future to see all of the sights. FYI...try to avoid the Holiday Inn JFK at all costs.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
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