B is for Birthdays and Best Friends!

This weekend marks a special occasion. Oh- you checked your calendar and all you see if Columbus Day? Well, it might not be written in on your calendar, but 28 years ago on Sunday my parents' world changed drastically when my dear sweet sister blessed us with her presence!

I love my sister! Well, that's a given. And here's why:
She always looked out for me growing up (even if I didn't see that way at the time)
She's a lot more thoughtful and concerned than she may let on.
She is HILARIOUS! Laughter is always the third party when we're together.
She married a great guy who oddly gets our family.
She will have complete conversations with me without using a single personal pronoun while speaking in a baby voice... quite the experience... it drives my friends crazy!
She lets me know when I have a bad boyfriend... so far she likes the current
The older we get, the more we are alike.
She's my best friend!

Happy Birthday Sweet Sister!

All Around Busy

Hi there! Don't know if you remember me, but I used to be a blogger... then I got a new job. Meaning I got busy really busy! But I am making an effort to make blogging a routine thing, and in order to do this I am starting the alphabet blog... I'm sure I will soon refer to it as the dreaded alphabet, but for the time being I'll be an optimist with the glass half full :)

My "A" could stand for many things:

Absolutely Ashamed: I know I saw that last blog post date... August! Really?
Accustomed: Slowly but surely I am becoming accustomed to my job. I am constantly learning something new. It's almost like being in school again, only I'm on the other side of the desk. Scary... for both me and the students :)
Anonymous Ticket: I would love to have the job of giving out speeding tickets anonymously on campus. I'm a great judge of when someone is going too fast. Its really not that hard in a 15 mph zone. In my head, I hand out tickets left and right, especially parking. But that's another story another day.
Advisement: This week is coming up and its on my mind.
Academic: Should I go back to school?
Awesome Timing: somehow something worked out right. I was in the right place at the right time on the right day and it all worked out. I stopped looking for a place to move to and a good friend calls me up needing a roommate. Amazing! (and another A) So this month is "Move Month" yay!
Apple: Not just any apple though, The BIG Apple! I get a little vacay with the girls in two weeks to New York City! Very excited!

My point is across... I had plenty of "A's" to choose from, but my top pick is All Around Busy because that is what I am right now!

Much Love!

yay for vacation

Last week I was able to go on vacation to Texas. We drove to Houston, then to San Antonio. We had lots of fun and took tons of pictures. Short recount of the trip:

Long drive with a big dog that could double for a pony--
shopping--
Astros vs. Reds baseball--
Tower of Americas in San Antonio--
Riverwalk--
shopping--
Sea World--
sunburn--
heat--
San Antonio zoo--
more heat--
The Alamo Cafe-- BEST tortillas EVER!!--
pools and play--
Long drive back with big dog in MY lap-- (not happy)
FUN TRIP! :)
(sorry went a little overboard with the linking... opps.. Am I procrastinating? I think so...)

Here's a few pictures from the hundreds taken (and I'm not exaggerating... a picassa album of 405... we like the camera)

(at the Astros game) We were able to get GREAT seats-- 6th row. Thats first base behind my head. We got to see Ken Griffey Jr. before he was traded to the Chicago White Sox.

at the top of the Tower of Americas... it was a bit windy

back down on the bottom

at Sea World with the flamingos

bad hair morning

Just in case you didn't already know, but its a REALLY bad idea to:

try a new hair style when you're already running late for work...

(slight exaggeration of what my hair would have looked like had I left it... without the roots though, of course)

This morning I didn't want to straighten my hair OR wear it curly (I know, lazy!). So I decided to try this new way of styling. B.A.D. idea-- I now how people with naturally tight curly hair feels in the morning. Not to say trying new things is a bad thing, just make sure you have the time. The time that you "save" to do your new doo is quickly used up when you realize you still have to wait for the straightener to heat up to undo what you shouldn't have done in the first place.

I made to work, slightly late, with nice straight hair. I should just except what can and can't be done with my mop.

PS-- Going on vacation next week to Texas with the guy... yay!

Wii.Diculous.

Have you ever heard about people playing with a Wii? I've never liked video games and honestly think they are pointless, but recently I was able to bring a Wii home to test out. Umm... Can I say ABSOLUTE FUN! I played the sports game which can be quite addicting. On Sunday, the guy and I started playing and really got into it. 5 hours later we realized why the game kept telling us to take a break and go outside! We totally lost track of time! Lots of fun! Lots of laughs!

The next day though... Wow! No more laughing... My arm seemed a little sore when I woke up. By the end of the work day I was wiidiculously sore! Having the exercise science degree that I have, (the one I practice in theory) I know I should work out those muscles again or the soreness will be worse the following day. So, of course, I went straight from work to play some more. Bowling is my favorite game and I promise you, that small little controller weighed as much as a bowling ball!

PS-- Saw Mama Mia last night and loved loved it! Great movie and great soundtrack!

if you change your mind, I'm the first in line... honey I'm still free. take a chance on me...
I'll be singing for months! :)

Did Somebody Turn the Heat On?

I can feel them.
Beads of sweat are starting to form.
I can feel them. I know that's a bit nasty, but I think you should know.
Am I at the beach or outside on vacation, you ask?
I wish. To be by the pool would be refreshing. Sadly I am at work. No, I am not a glutton for punishment with my heat on. The air has decided to stop working. No big deal right? No! Today is predicted to be THE hottest yet! Yay! I literally feel like a character from that John Grisham movie set in Mississippi. I always laughed at the ridiculousness of the sweaty people in movies located in Mississippi, but honestly it's no exaggeration!
I just walked to the post office so that I could experience the true heat of the day and appreciate the coolness still left in my office. I didn't take into account the amazing cool air IN the post office, for once I wasn't hurrying to get of there. I didn't want to leave! But, to keep looking like a crazy, I did.

Wonder what other errand I can run that has air conditioning?....

Happy Fake Friday!

WoooHooo for short weeks and loong weekends! Even though today is Thursday, its like a Friday! Fire up the grills, its the Fourth of July! Happy Independence to all!