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!

the hunt is on

For the past year I have lived in the same apartment and I am now officially ready to get OUT! I know you may be thinking, Staci- It's only been ONE year. In my defense I moved in a year ago with all intentions of only living there for 6 months. A year later, I'm bit tired of it.

Don't get me wrong I love my little "blast from the past" "straight from 70's" retro apartment, but I'm desperately in need of my own washer and dryer. The pay per load is not cutting it. My dirty laundry is just too tempting when I have no money or time to sit and wait for laundry to be done. I'm more the type that likes to grab the clean clothes out of the dryer while I'm getting dressed. Not too sure the management at my apartment would appreciate me running to the dryer half dressed to grab clothes out of the dryer.

And so my hunt for a house begins. I know big step from apartment to house. But I'm not looking to own, just rent. My boss tells me it's because of my commitment phobia, but I have my reasons and that's not it. I think renting would be the smarter thing for me right now. Next year may be a different story, but this is now and renting is the route.

So far I have looked at two houses. Well, one house and a duplex. Sadly I will not be returning phone calls to either of those numbers. The first house was in my favorite part of town, Historic Downtown, and it truly hurts to know I'm taking it off my list. The house to the right is amazing. The house to the left is beautiful. The house across the street is amazingly beautiful. Then you have the actual house (duplex). sigh. A great fixer upper, but I'm looking to rent not fix up. Scratch that off the list.

Then the second house... I actually liked the house just not the location. To describe the area nicely, the house had a fenced in backyard. A fence made from chicken wire. Really? The fact that the guy showing the house wouldn't turn his BMW off and stood outside the whole time on his phone was enough to make me want to run to car. And lock the doors. Scratch that one too.

And so the hunt continues. I've made a few more calls and have more prospectives. This should be fun. I'm not looking for anything too special. Something along the lines of...


Do you think the big guy is willing to relocate? I'm sure someone would do my laundry for me there! Who do I contact to find that out? smiles

I'll keep you updated on the hunt! Happy Hunting to me!

promised pictures...

ps... it's hard to find pictures taken at 120 mph without your face looking absolutely hideous!