Memorial Day
Sisters
My sister Brette and my mom
Brette and her boyfriend Jarod
Above: Jarod's first cast and catch; Below: My first cast and catch
Does anyone know how to digitally make this fish look bigger?!
Riding back from the tank
Friday, May 23, 2008
Prom 2008 - In Pictures
Don't you think this looks like a terrible 80s prom picture?
When I showed Donny my (new) dress he made the comment, "Isn't that your dress from last year?" When I went back and looked at pictures, here's what I found:
I think he's right...Next year I need to look for something that has color in it!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Check out this faboulous sight. Jenny of Pink Armchair Designs is launching her business. In order to do so, she is giving away FREE designs to a couple of lucky winners. She's also giving everyone who enters the contest $3 off a design. Go here to see how to enter the contest.
In honor of the contest, here's a poem I've written (it's cheesy, I know):
My blog is bare,
Anyone can see,
I am not a designer,
Like the amazing Jenny.
I would love to win,
This contest so fun,
And enjoy a design,
That Jenny has done.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
E-mail (Warning: Extremely long post)
I received the following e-mail today from my brother. I have no idea who the author is. Whether you're married, single, dating someone, or are male, or female, what are your thoughts?
IS HE THE ONE?? THE RIGHT ONE??
First we must allow our Heavenly Father to do the picking. And second,the decision for a mate must be made on a spiritual and intellectual basis before it's made on an emotional one.
'What about love? Shouldn't that be the third?' you ask. No, and I'll tell you why. 'The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?' (Jeremiah 17:9).
The heart is willful and is driven by its own agenda. It does not consider things rationally and intelligently it just loves to love! Therefore you have to point it in the right direction: 'Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the well spring of life' (Proverbs 4:23)! Whenever you meet a man, you need to get clearance from God, check out his attributes, and then allow your heart to engage.
Dating exists not for mating; it exists for collecting data. I believe that the biblical design would be friendship, courtship and then marriage.
Friendship is two people walking together in agreement and accountability, learning and growing together.
Courtship follows the mutual agreement to commit to one another exclusively - it is the decisive turning toward the agreed-upon goal of the marriage altar. It is a period of laying a foundation and preparing our life together after marriage.
But dating? Well, if you do date, use the time wisely to gather these facts.
1. Check out the fabric. Is the person mate material? Does this man have an intimate relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ? Does he care what God thinks about his behavior? Is he accountable to God as well as another co-laborer in the faith? Accountability is an important factor. It is imperative to maintaining a committed relationship. Is your potential spouse a member of the same family - the family of God?
You need to have common interests and values and agree on the essentials of living day to day. You have a similar spiritual walk. You eat the same spiritual diet. You enjoy a lot of similar things. You have like interests, like goals in life, like opinions on basic life issues.
You have had like experiences in your background. Though there is some truth to the idiom that opposites attract, like-minded folks fare better together.
Furthermore, does he want to get married? If you want to be married and your dreamboat isn't interested, don't waste your time.
Remember, women fall in love and get married. Men decide to get married and then look for a wife. Note the difference in order. So if a guy says he's not looking for anything serious, take his words seriously. If he's not going in your direction, get off the bus and wait for the right one.
2. Does this man want you? Is he pursuing you? The man who is right for you will pursue you, and God's hand in the relationship will be clear. No guessing, no fleeces, no dead ends.
Scripture says: 'He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord' (Proverbs 18:22).
Note -who finds whom? THE MAN FINDS THE WIFE. From the beginning of time, God has transported men and women across the world in order to put them together.
At the RIGHT TIME, He will bring that man on the scene and he will find you. In God's perfect design, the man is the one who recognizes his mate. Adam had no problem recognizing that Eve was his missing rib. You do not need to strategically place yourself anywhere. You don't have to help a guy out because he's shy!
Men will do whatever they have to do to get what they truly want. The man in your life should recognize you as the pearl of great price in his life and be willing to do whatever he must in order to gain your hand. If he is passive about gaining your affections, take it as a sign that he is not interested.
Many a woman's mother has suggested that it is a good idea to marry a man who loves you more than you love him. As cold as that sounds, it actually might be scriptural if you stop to think about it: 'We love him because he first loved us' (1 John 4:19). Until then, take the ultimate chill pill . You don't need a bunch of men in your life to make you feel all right about yourself.
You need only one man - your man, the one God has selected to select you. And trust me, the right man at the wrong time can be just as awful as the wrong man at any time. So trust God's timing in this. He is the ultimate matchmaker. Relax, sit pretty and allow yourself to be found. Again - WAIT until the man voices his intentions. He should take the lead in establishing the relationship.
You may have an inkling that he is the one, but God will use the man to set the tone of the relationship. Allow him the opportunity to woo you - this is your first act of submission. Jesus set the standard for all men to follow. They should love us first. And they should lead the relationship.
3. The man in your life should not desire to move into your house, only into your heart . A man who prepares for your future has made hisi ntentions clear. A man who is husband material has the means to take care of a wife. He is a responsible human being who understands he needs to have something to offer. In short, a man should have the means to be a suitable lover for you.
4. Check out his buddies. Everyone knows birds of the same feather flock together, yet most women fail to see the connection between a man and his friends. A man's pals tell you a lot about the person that you haven't seen yet. They reveal things about the guy's character that might be hidden when he is on good behavior. Everyone knows how to put his best foot forward. Don't stay focused on the foot, check out the rest of the body!
5. Check out his relationship with his mother. How does he treat her? This is your preview of how he will treat you. There are lots of men who, because of a negative relationship with their mothers, really don't like women, yet say they do. Unresolved issues between mother and son continue between husband and wife.
6. Remember that a man's family reveals the cloth from which he's cut. Take note and decide whether you want your future with the man in your life to look like his present family situation.
7. Check out the patterns of his life. Do you see repeated cycles of drama in his personal kingdom? Broken relationships? Problems in making commitments --including the job market? Mood swings? Is a problem always someone else's fault? Does he embrace responsibility or shirk it? Does he keep his promises? Is he a man of good reputation? Remember all garments look wonderful hanging in the store, but with wear, some begin to unravel. Give yourself time and space to check out the man in your life. Time will always reveal whether or not he is made of the right stuff.
8. Does this man have a vision for his life? Is he running with that vision? Remember, God decided Adam needed help once Adam got busy DOING his assignment. As we saw Adam, a man doesn't need help until he is busy doing what he was created and called to do. Is the man in your life guided by sense of destiny and purpose, or does he just allow life to happen around him? A man who is not certain of his mission can be a most miserable person - and you'll be miserable too if you know where YOU want to go in life.
A man who has vision is not intimidated by a woman whose mission statement is clear. He will be your best ally, cheerleader and assistant because he wants you both to make it! A man who cannot be supportive of your achievements because he is floundering in a sea of uncertainty over his own life is not a healthy partner to have and to hold forever.
Creating dependencies or feelings of obligation is not the way to get the best out of your man. Somewhere along the way, he will resent you and flee from the smothering burden of obligation he associates you with. You want a man who is firmly anchored in his identity in Christ. Remember, we are looking for a man who will be priest and leader of his home. His first instinct should be to want to cover you, redeem you, and provide for you. Your job is to decide if this is the man God has ordained for you to complement.
9. Complimentary. Do your talents and gifts complement his? Do his gifts, compliment yours? What about your temperaments? Do you see the two of you as an effective team capable of bringing blessing to the lives of those around you? Do your futures mesh? Can you coordinate your gifts in an attractive and effective way?
This is why knowing your purpose is so important. Make sure your hearts beat for mutual causes. When I go shopping I always consider the fabric,the fit and what I already have in my closet. Will my next purchase be a complimentary addition to what I already have? If I find that I am going to have to buy shoes and matching accessories to go with a new outfit, I leave it right on the rack. It is too expensive a proposition. If the man you meet makes you feel that you need to completely reinvent yourself, something is wrong.
This is where I ask you to consider the relationship in terms of cost. Is this relationship expensive spiritually, emotional or physically? Does your longing for a mate make you willing to forfeit who you are in the process? Or does he see you as the gift that you are? The man in your life should consider you a rare find, a priceless jewel-because of you he is getting ready to get blessed big-time! Any relationship that causes you to feel unworthy, unlovely, unacceptable, undesirable or that you have to work for love, is too expensive!
God has called the man to cover, protect and provide not only materially for a woman, but emotionally and spiritually as well. You should be richer in mind, body and spirit for your union with the man of your dreams. The man in your life should make rich deposits into your heart and spirit, not withdrawals.
10. Does he have a healthy love and acceptance of himself? Make sure the man in your life has taken time to heal from past relationships and has made peace with himself. How he cares for himself is how he will care for you. A man's relationship with God is crucial here. His love for himself will only be as strong as his love for God. This is not something that you can impart. You cannot be his savior or teacher. That is out of spiritual order. In his rightful place as your personal priest, he should be leading you to a richer relationship with Christ.
If he is causing you to compromise your faith and destabilize your walk, if he is leading you into sexual sin or causing you to be distractedf rom your commitment to God, the relationship is too expensive. Offending the Lover of your soul, who promises you eternal love, is too high a fare to pay for a ride that has a limited run. If you and your man can't soar in the Spirit, when the force of your love for another is tested by the pull or gravity of the world, your union will not be able to survive.
So you decide. How much is your life worth? How much is your love worth? You will be able to accept only what you believe you deserve. God Himself calculated the worth of your love and decided it was worth His life. He now pledges you His love for eternity. Yes, Jesus sets the example for all others to follow when He paid a ransom for His bride. Should you expect less from a mortal man? Throughout the Biblical age, men were willing to pay the cost for what they truly desired. The truth of the matter is everyone knows that anything worth having, costs and no one gets a ride in this life for free.
I received the following e-mail today from my brother. I have no idea who the author is. Whether you're married, single, dating someone, or are male, or female, what are your thoughts?
IS HE THE ONE?? THE RIGHT ONE??
First we must allow our Heavenly Father to do the picking. And second,the decision for a mate must be made on a spiritual and intellectual basis before it's made on an emotional one.
'What about love? Shouldn't that be the third?' you ask. No, and I'll tell you why. 'The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?' (Jeremiah 17:9).
The heart is willful and is driven by its own agenda. It does not consider things rationally and intelligently it just loves to love! Therefore you have to point it in the right direction: 'Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the well spring of life' (Proverbs 4:23)! Whenever you meet a man, you need to get clearance from God, check out his attributes, and then allow your heart to engage.
Dating exists not for mating; it exists for collecting data. I believe that the biblical design would be friendship, courtship and then marriage.
Friendship is two people walking together in agreement and accountability, learning and growing together.
Courtship follows the mutual agreement to commit to one another exclusively - it is the decisive turning toward the agreed-upon goal of the marriage altar. It is a period of laying a foundation and preparing our life together after marriage.
But dating? Well, if you do date, use the time wisely to gather these facts.
1. Check out the fabric. Is the person mate material? Does this man have an intimate relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ? Does he care what God thinks about his behavior? Is he accountable to God as well as another co-laborer in the faith? Accountability is an important factor. It is imperative to maintaining a committed relationship. Is your potential spouse a member of the same family - the family of God?
You need to have common interests and values and agree on the essentials of living day to day. You have a similar spiritual walk. You eat the same spiritual diet. You enjoy a lot of similar things. You have like interests, like goals in life, like opinions on basic life issues.
You have had like experiences in your background. Though there is some truth to the idiom that opposites attract, like-minded folks fare better together.
Furthermore, does he want to get married? If you want to be married and your dreamboat isn't interested, don't waste your time.
Remember, women fall in love and get married. Men decide to get married and then look for a wife. Note the difference in order. So if a guy says he's not looking for anything serious, take his words seriously. If he's not going in your direction, get off the bus and wait for the right one.
2. Does this man want you? Is he pursuing you? The man who is right for you will pursue you, and God's hand in the relationship will be clear. No guessing, no fleeces, no dead ends.
Scripture says: 'He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord' (Proverbs 18:22).
Note -who finds whom? THE MAN FINDS THE WIFE. From the beginning of time, God has transported men and women across the world in order to put them together.
At the RIGHT TIME, He will bring that man on the scene and he will find you. In God's perfect design, the man is the one who recognizes his mate. Adam had no problem recognizing that Eve was his missing rib. You do not need to strategically place yourself anywhere. You don't have to help a guy out because he's shy!
Men will do whatever they have to do to get what they truly want. The man in your life should recognize you as the pearl of great price in his life and be willing to do whatever he must in order to gain your hand. If he is passive about gaining your affections, take it as a sign that he is not interested.
Many a woman's mother has suggested that it is a good idea to marry a man who loves you more than you love him. As cold as that sounds, it actually might be scriptural if you stop to think about it: 'We love him because he first loved us' (1 John 4:19). Until then, take the ultimate chill pill . You don't need a bunch of men in your life to make you feel all right about yourself.
You need only one man - your man, the one God has selected to select you. And trust me, the right man at the wrong time can be just as awful as the wrong man at any time. So trust God's timing in this. He is the ultimate matchmaker. Relax, sit pretty and allow yourself to be found. Again - WAIT until the man voices his intentions. He should take the lead in establishing the relationship.
You may have an inkling that he is the one, but God will use the man to set the tone of the relationship. Allow him the opportunity to woo you - this is your first act of submission. Jesus set the standard for all men to follow. They should love us first. And they should lead the relationship.
3. The man in your life should not desire to move into your house, only into your heart . A man who prepares for your future has made hisi ntentions clear. A man who is husband material has the means to take care of a wife. He is a responsible human being who understands he needs to have something to offer. In short, a man should have the means to be a suitable lover for you.
4. Check out his buddies. Everyone knows birds of the same feather flock together, yet most women fail to see the connection between a man and his friends. A man's pals tell you a lot about the person that you haven't seen yet. They reveal things about the guy's character that might be hidden when he is on good behavior. Everyone knows how to put his best foot forward. Don't stay focused on the foot, check out the rest of the body!
5. Check out his relationship with his mother. How does he treat her? This is your preview of how he will treat you. There are lots of men who, because of a negative relationship with their mothers, really don't like women, yet say they do. Unresolved issues between mother and son continue between husband and wife.
6. Remember that a man's family reveals the cloth from which he's cut. Take note and decide whether you want your future with the man in your life to look like his present family situation.
7. Check out the patterns of his life. Do you see repeated cycles of drama in his personal kingdom? Broken relationships? Problems in making commitments --including the job market? Mood swings? Is a problem always someone else's fault? Does he embrace responsibility or shirk it? Does he keep his promises? Is he a man of good reputation? Remember all garments look wonderful hanging in the store, but with wear, some begin to unravel. Give yourself time and space to check out the man in your life. Time will always reveal whether or not he is made of the right stuff.
8. Does this man have a vision for his life? Is he running with that vision? Remember, God decided Adam needed help once Adam got busy DOING his assignment. As we saw Adam, a man doesn't need help until he is busy doing what he was created and called to do. Is the man in your life guided by sense of destiny and purpose, or does he just allow life to happen around him? A man who is not certain of his mission can be a most miserable person - and you'll be miserable too if you know where YOU want to go in life.
A man who has vision is not intimidated by a woman whose mission statement is clear. He will be your best ally, cheerleader and assistant because he wants you both to make it! A man who cannot be supportive of your achievements because he is floundering in a sea of uncertainty over his own life is not a healthy partner to have and to hold forever.
Creating dependencies or feelings of obligation is not the way to get the best out of your man. Somewhere along the way, he will resent you and flee from the smothering burden of obligation he associates you with. You want a man who is firmly anchored in his identity in Christ. Remember, we are looking for a man who will be priest and leader of his home. His first instinct should be to want to cover you, redeem you, and provide for you. Your job is to decide if this is the man God has ordained for you to complement.
9. Complimentary. Do your talents and gifts complement his? Do his gifts, compliment yours? What about your temperaments? Do you see the two of you as an effective team capable of bringing blessing to the lives of those around you? Do your futures mesh? Can you coordinate your gifts in an attractive and effective way?
This is why knowing your purpose is so important. Make sure your hearts beat for mutual causes. When I go shopping I always consider the fabric,the fit and what I already have in my closet. Will my next purchase be a complimentary addition to what I already have? If I find that I am going to have to buy shoes and matching accessories to go with a new outfit, I leave it right on the rack. It is too expensive a proposition. If the man you meet makes you feel that you need to completely reinvent yourself, something is wrong.
This is where I ask you to consider the relationship in terms of cost. Is this relationship expensive spiritually, emotional or physically? Does your longing for a mate make you willing to forfeit who you are in the process? Or does he see you as the gift that you are? The man in your life should consider you a rare find, a priceless jewel-because of you he is getting ready to get blessed big-time! Any relationship that causes you to feel unworthy, unlovely, unacceptable, undesirable or that you have to work for love, is too expensive!
God has called the man to cover, protect and provide not only materially for a woman, but emotionally and spiritually as well. You should be richer in mind, body and spirit for your union with the man of your dreams. The man in your life should make rich deposits into your heart and spirit, not withdrawals.
10. Does he have a healthy love and acceptance of himself? Make sure the man in your life has taken time to heal from past relationships and has made peace with himself. How he cares for himself is how he will care for you. A man's relationship with God is crucial here. His love for himself will only be as strong as his love for God. This is not something that you can impart. You cannot be his savior or teacher. That is out of spiritual order. In his rightful place as your personal priest, he should be leading you to a richer relationship with Christ.
If he is causing you to compromise your faith and destabilize your walk, if he is leading you into sexual sin or causing you to be distractedf rom your commitment to God, the relationship is too expensive. Offending the Lover of your soul, who promises you eternal love, is too high a fare to pay for a ride that has a limited run. If you and your man can't soar in the Spirit, when the force of your love for another is tested by the pull or gravity of the world, your union will not be able to survive.
So you decide. How much is your life worth? How much is your love worth? You will be able to accept only what you believe you deserve. God Himself calculated the worth of your love and decided it was worth His life. He now pledges you His love for eternity. Yes, Jesus sets the example for all others to follow when He paid a ransom for His bride. Should you expect less from a mortal man? Throughout the Biblical age, men were willing to pay the cost for what they truly desired. The truth of the matter is everyone knows that anything worth having, costs and no one gets a ride in this life for free.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Ferrari
About a month ago, an Internet provider parked a Ferrari in our downstairs lobby. They convinced me to get in and have my picture taken. Those drivers must have some tiny rear-ends, because mine barely fit in the seat. I think that's what inspired me to start working out again. I've been walking at least 3 miles a day. Last week I 'played' tennis for the first time since junior high. Because I'm a baseball coach's daughter, I was always taught to hit the ball up (hence aiming for a homerun). When playing tennis of course, the object is to hit the ball down. With me, those two things don't mix very well. I used to play tennis with a neighbor of mine, until I got tired of having to retrieve the balls outside of the fence. Yes...I hit them outside of the fence. Consistently. All the time.
I was proud of myself last week because I only hit 2 balls over the fence in an hour. That's not to say that the rest the time the ball went where I wanted it to, but I had at least a little bit of control. I'm going to play again today. Hopefully things will go as well as they did last week. We'll see!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
MySpace Users...
Will you please send a friend request to my brother's band - myspace.com/cashcreekmusic? I don't use MySpace anymore, but know there are plenty of you out there.
Thanks!!
Will you please send a friend request to my brother's band - myspace.com/cashcreekmusic? I don't use MySpace anymore, but know there are plenty of you out there.
Thanks!!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Anyone Else Interested In This??
(If you live near Houston, there's a scheduled even there too)
July 12, 2008 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
DINNER Hamburgers, hotdogs, fixings, chips, cookies and soft drinks in the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum. Lunch will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
BASEBALL The Texas Rangers will play the Chicago White Sox. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Seating is in the Home Run Porch just outside the museum.
FAMILY FUN Join ACU alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university for an evening of fun at the ballpark. ACU will have access to the air-conditioned museum during the entire game.
FREE CONCERTThe Eli Young Band will perform a free post-game concert for game attendees.
DINNER AND BASEBALL Adult packages $25 each (Retail value $34.50)Children's packages $20 each (16 and under)Children under 36 inches tall are free (must be able to walk under the turnstiles)
BASEBALL ONLY Tickets $15 each (Retail value $23)Children under 36 inches tall are free (must be able to walk under the turnstiles)
All tickets (for dinner and baseball or baseball only) will be available for pick up in the lobby of the museum at 4:30 p.m. on game day. Tickets will not be mailed
Pay up to $12 per vehicle for parking on the day of the game. Enter the stadium through the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum located on the southeast side of the ballpark between first base and center field.
In case of rain, we're still planning to meet and have a meal in the Legends of the Game Museum. If the game is called, the Rangers will issue rainchecks to attend another game.
ORDERING OPTIONSOrder online or call the Alumni Relations Office at 800-373-4220 or 325-674-2622. Tickets are available on a first-come basis. Order early to guarantee availability.Reservation deadline is July 1.
(If you live near Houston, there's a scheduled even there too)
July 12, 2008 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
DINNER Hamburgers, hotdogs, fixings, chips, cookies and soft drinks in the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum. Lunch will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
BASEBALL The Texas Rangers will play the Chicago White Sox. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Seating is in the Home Run Porch just outside the museum.
FAMILY FUN Join ACU alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university for an evening of fun at the ballpark. ACU will have access to the air-conditioned museum during the entire game.
FREE CONCERTThe Eli Young Band will perform a free post-game concert for game attendees.
DINNER AND BASEBALL Adult packages $25 each (Retail value $34.50)Children's packages $20 each (16 and under)Children under 36 inches tall are free (must be able to walk under the turnstiles)
BASEBALL ONLY Tickets $15 each (Retail value $23)Children under 36 inches tall are free (must be able to walk under the turnstiles)
All tickets (for dinner and baseball or baseball only) will be available for pick up in the lobby of the museum at 4:30 p.m. on game day. Tickets will not be mailed
Pay up to $12 per vehicle for parking on the day of the game. Enter the stadium through the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum located on the southeast side of the ballpark between first base and center field.
In case of rain, we're still planning to meet and have a meal in the Legends of the Game Museum. If the game is called, the Rangers will issue rainchecks to attend another game.
ORDERING OPTIONSOrder online or call the Alumni Relations Office at 800-373-4220 or 325-674-2622. Tickets are available on a first-come basis. Order early to guarantee availability.Reservation deadline is July 1.
New Jersey
I just got back from spending time with Kenny, Jennifer, and their precious children in New Jersey. Here are a couple of pictures from our fun week. Thanks for showing me around New Jersey! I had a great time!!
New York City Skyline(Jennifer said it was probably sacrilegious to wear a San Diego sweatshirt in the picture)
Jennifer, Kennan, and Kenny (Brayden was asleep)
The Phillies' Baseball Stadium (This is for you dad!)
The Building at Princeton where Kenny has most of his classes
The Statue of Liberty from the Jersey side
I will post some more pictures when I can. My camera decided not to work during the trip so Jennifer had to take most of the pictures.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Whirlwind...
By the end of this week I will have:
Packed four different times in two weeks
Been to 3 different states
Traveled thousands of miles
Seen many of my precious friends and family
Here are some pictures from San Diego/Palm Springs last week. I went to visit Mike (my former step-dad, for those of you that don't know him) and his family.
Mike's cousin's balcony overlooking the beach in San Clemente
Outside of the Oakley Sunglass Headquarters
New shades (I was bored while Mike was in the bank)
Representing ACU at Doheny Beach
Dinner with his family at Manhattan's in Palm Springs
Mike (Palm Springs in the background)
The best breakfast I've ever had - Warm bagels with Cream Cheese, Tomatoes, and Lemon Pepper. YUM!!
In Front of the USS Midway in San Diego
With Mike's sister and her family at Downtown Disney
With Mike's Step-dad and Mom, Diane, at Manhattan's Restaurant in Palm Springs
Tomorrow, I'm off to see Kenny, Jennifer, and their precious family. New Jersey here I come!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Mavs, Pete's, Parking Tickets, and Green Beer
Monday, I decided to park by a coworker of mine in covered parking because it was supposed to be rainy that afternoon. At my office you have to pay for covered parking, but I figured they'd be a little leniant since it was nasty oustide. Apparently not, check this out...
That afternoon a coworker and I went to 29 Degree Tavern to have a green beer for St. Patrick's Day.
All in all, it's been a fun couple of weeks. It's been beautiful outside for the most part and...I'm going to the Mavs game AGAIN tonight. They're playing the Celtics who just ended the Houston Rockets 22 game winning streak. My sister, coworker and her friend are all going. Pictures to follow...
Last Friday, Donny and I were offered tickets to the Mavs vs. Pacers game. We rode the train for the first time to and from the AAC. I would highly suggest taking the train if you're able. It was only an hour train ride and it dropped us off right in front of the AAC. It also only cost $10 TOTAL for the two of us to ride. We had excellent seats in the Platinum Club that were behind bar-like tables. Donny loved it because we had rolling chairs, so he didn't have to squeeze his long legs into a little seat. The Mavs beat the Pacers (of course). It was a great game!
On Saturday, we were invited to Pete's Piano Bar. Neither of us had ever been there and we had a blast. We mainly sang along while watching other people act crazy!!
Monday, I decided to park by a coworker of mine in covered parking because it was supposed to be rainy that afternoon. At my office you have to pay for covered parking, but I figured they'd be a little leniant since it was nasty oustide. Apparently not, check this out...That afternoon a coworker and I went to 29 Degree Tavern to have a green beer for St. Patrick's Day.All in all, it's been a fun couple of weeks. It's been beautiful outside for the most part and...I'm going to the Mavs game AGAIN tonight. They're playing the Celtics who just ended the Houston Rockets 22 game winning streak. My sister, coworker and her friend are all going. Pictures to follow...P.S. I fully deserved that parking violation. Guilty as charged! I will note, however, that I didn't take anyone's spot in particular. It's one that has been empty for months now.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Travel Business
I have invested in an up and coming online travel service called YTB Travel. It operates exactly like a discount online travel service such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, etc...
However, it has some additional features such as:
Online Floral Services (just like an FTD)
Golf Packages
Concert Tickets (just like Ticketmaster)
Passports and Visa Applications
Play Tickets (just like Ticketmaster)
Attraction Tickets (such as Disneyland, Seaworld, etc...)
Limo Services
Honeymoon Registry
New and Used Car purchases
Directions
Olympic Ticket and Travel Packages for China
And More...
Please visit my website and check it out - make sure you click on the "extras" tab to see all there is available. I am happy to help you with any questions, suggestions or travel needs...although if you have booked online before you know how fast and easy it can be! Please bookmark this address: www.ytbtravel.com/CarissaSpatz
The potential benefits to you are:
Discounts on all of the above mentioned possibilities (I have booked a few things on here myself and received great discounted rates)
Easy One Page Access to a huge variety of discounted travel, items, and activities
The potential benefit for me is:
Every time you book something on my website, I get credit... so rather than Expedia or FTD or Travelocity or Ticketmaster etc. getting the credit, my business will! You will personally be helping my business!
Please feel free to forward this information to anyone you know that could benefit from discounted travel and services!
I have invested in an up and coming online travel service called YTB Travel. It operates exactly like a discount online travel service such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, etc...
However, it has some additional features such as:
Online Floral Services (just like an FTD)
Golf Packages
Concert Tickets (just like Ticketmaster)
Passports and Visa Applications
Play Tickets (just like Ticketmaster)
Attraction Tickets (such as Disneyland, Seaworld, etc...)
Limo Services
Honeymoon Registry
New and Used Car purchases
Directions
Olympic Ticket and Travel Packages for China
And More...
Please visit my website and check it out - make sure you click on the "extras" tab to see all there is available. I am happy to help you with any questions, suggestions or travel needs...although if you have booked online before you know how fast and easy it can be! Please bookmark this address: www.ytbtravel.com/CarissaSpatz
The potential benefits to you are:
Discounts on all of the above mentioned possibilities (I have booked a few things on here myself and received great discounted rates)
Easy One Page Access to a huge variety of discounted travel, items, and activities
The potential benefit for me is:
Every time you book something on my website, I get credit... so rather than Expedia or FTD or Travelocity or Ticketmaster etc. getting the credit, my business will! You will personally be helping my business!
Please feel free to forward this information to anyone you know that could benefit from discounted travel and services!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Another Unknown - Who I'm voting for...
But I did go to the Obama rally in Fort Worth on Thursday. I don't know enough about the candidates to make an educated decision, but decided it would probably be a once in a lifetime event for me to attend. A coworker and I left work at 5 and were on the floor, 30 feet from the stage in 30 minutes. That's not to say it wasn't packed. There was already a LONG line by the time we got there, but they decided to open some additional doors so we didn't have to wait in line at all. We decided to go to the floor (standing room only) and stand for 2 1/2 hours before he took the stage. We met some interesting people and had a great time watching everyone interact. I must say, Obama is a great speaker. He makes some great points and is appealing to all kinds of people. e ended up leaving the rally at 9, after a girl in front of us fainted from the heat. All in all, it was a great experience, and one I'm probably unlikely to experience again. Here are some pictures. Look at how close we were!
Banner above the grandstand.
Amanda and I before the rally
Addressing the crowd
Waiting for the applause to end
"If you are ready for a change..."
Friday, February 29, 2008
The Unknown
Right now I feel as if there are a lot of unknowns in my life. I moved into my apartment a year and a half ago thinking I would stay in it until the day that I got married. I wasn't engaged at that point, but decided I had moved one too many times. It was going to be the last place for me. Well...that has now changed. I'm moving in two months and have no idea where I'm going. I also don't know the future of my relationship. I'm not going to post the details for the world to see, but I need your prayers. Prayers for clarity, for purpose and for direction. Prayers for healing, understanding, and hope. The only answer I'm able to give people these days is "I don't know." I am a person who likes to know what's going on and be in control of things around me. I like change, but I like to be the source of change. Right now, I'm a product of change, not the source.
Right now I feel as if there are a lot of unknowns in my life. I moved into my apartment a year and a half ago thinking I would stay in it until the day that I got married. I wasn't engaged at that point, but decided I had moved one too many times. It was going to be the last place for me. Well...that has now changed. I'm moving in two months and have no idea where I'm going. I also don't know the future of my relationship. I'm not going to post the details for the world to see, but I need your prayers. Prayers for clarity, for purpose and for direction. Prayers for healing, understanding, and hope. The only answer I'm able to give people these days is "I don't know." I am a person who likes to know what's going on and be in control of things around me. I like change, but I like to be the source of change. Right now, I'm a product of change, not the source.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
San Antonio
Last week, I spent Wednesday through Saturday at a conference in San Antonio. We had some wonderful meetings, spent time on the Riverwalk, toured the Alamo, and ended our stay with a night out at Polly Esther's. It's a 70s and 80s themed dance club that is packed on Friday and Saturday nights. The furniture, the drinks, and the signs on the wall are all from the 70s and 80s. It was nice to go dancing and to not have to worry about some creep trying to make their move. It was good, clean dancing, and simply having a great time. Here are some pictures from our trip...
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