Case of the Thursdays

I wonder how long I can go without doing any actual work? I have enough emails coming in to make it seem like I'm hard at work, but in actuality I have a case of the Thursdays and want to be at home. I love my job but lately I've been craving the type of freedom I had while I was in college. I miss sleeping until noon and skipping class if I didn't feel like going. I can't do that anymore. I have scheduled time off and sick days which quite frankly who wants to take a sick day when you're sick? Are sick days for play days, right?

Ho, hum! Off to work I go!

Pumpkin Adventure

Last Saturday the group packed up and headed toward the pumpkin patch. It was so much fun, but I think we were the only adults there without children. Oh well, we are children at heart I suppose. It was still a great time and jealous at the children riding the mini ponies. Oh to be 20 lbs again. Here are a few pictures

Candy Corn Dance

It's that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, football is on, and longer walks with the dogs. Most importantly the candy corn has made it's debut at Central Market. These sweet treats are the epitome of Fall. One taste of the corns and I'm taken back to trick or treating and hayrides and bobbing for apples.

I LOVE Fall!

Cream Cheese Frosting Cures All

What is it about comfort foods that is so well, comforting? I'm a huge fan of Sprinkles, can't get enough. I'm not one for variety so I go straight for the red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Why not branch out, well the answer is simply cream cheese puts me in a better mood. One bite of the creamy, velvety frosting and I forget (temporarily) why I was mad or sad.

What's your ultimate comfort food?

Because it's been a while since my last post

I am seriously addicted to Dr. Pepper. The addiction started when I transferred to TCU. I needed to pull all nighters and didn't quite like coffee. Now, four years later, I have to have one every day. I love everything about it: the way the cool can feels in my hand, the sound the tab makes when i open it, the first sip when i tickles down your throat, ahhhh! It so good when it hits your lips.

Seriously, I need help.

So does anyone avoid work as much as I do? It's really not as much avoiding as putting off. I'm not quite as busy as I once was so I can space my work evenly throughout the week. So the moments I don't feel like working I can push off for a few hours.

Escape

So, I just finished Escape by Carolyn Jessop. It's about Carolyn's escape from polygamy and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. I am familiar with the FLDS and it's origins through my education. (I grew up in a private school and studied world religions and cults.) Even though I have been taught the ways of the FDLS it's far different reading it in black and white. It's hard to believe that such abuse and control is happening within the United States, but as a Christian I know that faith can be much stronger than reason. These people have such faith that they cannot see what is morally right and wrong. From such a small age they are trained that "outsiders" are evil and that being in a polygamous relationship is God's will. I know the leaders of the FLDS forbode television, newspapers, and literature, but did they ban the Bible too? I know that the Mormon Church reads the Bible in addition to the Book of Morman, but if people read the Bible in the FLDS couldn't they see the conflicting doctorine of the prophet? Carolyn repeatedly mentions that the people in the FLDS were not to think for themselves and became fearful people so this is really hard for me to comprehend because I live in a society that merits higher education and thinking freely. The entire book tramatized me in a way that I wish that I could be involved in some way educating the women of the FLDS of the abuse they face. I know as an "outsider" I cannot make an impact because they all believe I'm evil, but I admire Carolyn's courage of her telling her story to educate Americans what is happening. Faith is so strong in the FLDS and they believe they are living in the will of God. I pray that they can know the true will of God and His compassion for His people.

Monday Morning Blues

I've embraced the fact that I am not a morning person, but on Mondays this is magnified 10 fold. Over the weekend, I'm usually well rested and happy for my short term freedom from work. It's not that I don't like my job, it's just that well, I rather be spending my days like I want instead of coming to work (you know normal stuff.)

I know all of you can relate to this. Over the weekend I can easily sleep to 10:00 am and even though I did volunteer work this weekend I still happily woke up to go to Transform. Why can't I happily get up for work? I hit my snooze button for about an hour before I finally crawl out of bed and hop in the shower. Even when I've put my makeup on and dry my hair and get dressed my bed is inviting me back in for a few more hours of sleep. Friday is the only day I can get up without complaint because I know with a few hours of work I will enter the weekend and somehow its easier to get through the day.

Ok enough complaining for now. Going back to paying people for now, grrr!

Quiz time, thank you Jessie!

1. what time did you get up this morning? my alarm went off at 6:30 and I finally crawled out of bed at 7:30
2. diamonds or pearls? both please!
3. what was the last film you saw at the cinema? Mamma Mia!
4. what is your favorite tv show? the office, I heart Jim Halpert
5. what did you eat for breakfast? Toffee Almond popcorn
6. what foods do you dislike? sushi and indian
7. your favorite potato chip? Nacho Cheese Doritos
8. what is your favorite cd at the moment? Mamma Mia!
9. what kind of car do you drive? 2004 Toyota Corolla
10. favorite sandwich? Turkey on everything bagel from Einstien's
11. what characteristics do you despise? Lying, Arrogance
12. what are your favorite clothes? The ones I get to wear sassy shoes
13. if you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Spain, they have mountains, beaches, flamenco dancing, bull fighting, and fabulous shopping--oh yeah and great architecture
14. what color is your bathroom? sage green and baby pink
15. favorite brand of clothing? Ann Taylor and NY & Company
16. favorite time of day? When I get to cook dinner--great way to unwind after work
17. where would you want to retire to? California some where there are beaches, mountains and great access to travel
18. favorite sports to watch? basketball, football, soccer
19. coke or pepsi? Dr. Pepper I'm such a texas girl
20. are you a morning person or night owl? Neither I love to sleep
21. any new and exciting news you’d like to share? I'm going back to school (God willing!)
22. what did you want to be when you were little? Only a teacher
23. what is your best childhood memory? Going to McDonalds then the mall every Sat with my mom and sister
24. nicknames? Miss Priss
25. piercings? just my lobes
26. eye color? red and black
27. favorite day of the week? saturday!
28. favorite restaurant? Hard to have just one: Cubra Libre, La Cubanita, Chuy's
29. favorite ice cream? Pistacho from Pacuigo
30. which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Chanel, Fendi, Prada, Jimmy Choo
31. bedtime? Probably 10 or 11
32. what are you listening to right now? "Honey, Honey" from Mamma Mia!
33. how many tattoos do you have? 3: butterfly, Celtic cross, and Japanese symbol for happiness
34. next film you’ll see? not sure hopefully Dark Knight
35. tag anyone? if you want to do this, I tag you!

Musicals, part II

So most of you know my thoughts on musicals. I'm now in love with a new one: Mamma Mia! I have not seen in onstage, but I did see it in the movie theater. LOVED IT!! Aside from Pierce Brosnan singing it was fabulous. Why do I love musicals:

1) Because you can answer a really profound question with a song.
2) Because you can bust out in song and dance when you wake up.
3) Dancing creates endorphines and endorphines makes you happy!
4) Any serious conversation like breaking up can be in song.
5) You walk away a bit happier after watching musicals.

I'm sure there's more but this is all I got!

I heart Mamma Mia!!

Thankful

So I work with my ex. We dated for 9 months and in the beginning I was devestated, but everyday I'm reminded why we aren't together and become very thankful. He is no where near what I want in a man and so glad to finally be away from our relationship. It did take me a few months to discover that, but after I did I'm truly thankful that God has someone else for me.

Waking up to Reality

When I was in Mexico, reality was a thousand miles away. Then Monday morning came around and I was slammed at work. It seemed like the problems that I left behind just snowballed and I'm stressed trying to work them out. Vacations are only good when you are in paradise because when you get back it seems like a bad idea that you left. I know things will get better at work, but I wish I was back in the island already!!

Bienvenido!

Mexico was a blast!! I'm so glad I made my way across the border. I went snorkeling, kayaking, sailing and I swam with the dolphins. Everyone should take a least 1 trip by theirselves. I did however fall in love with this Spaniard bartender in Miami. We just flirted back and forth--the only thing you can do when you live in 2 different states!!

Ranger's Game

Tuesday the group ventured out to Arlington for the Ranger's game. Despite the rain, we had a great time. Very quickly the rain stopped and the clouds subsided giving us awesome weather to take in a baseball game. Ahh, the pasttimes of summer

Retreat

I've been needing a vacation really badly and I finally get my retreat. I'm going to Cozumel for some beach therapy. Only 3 more weeks away!!!

Trust

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be

Reliving my Journal

I was with Austen for 2 years and in the 2 years I managed to loose all but 1 friend. So when we broke up I didn't have a support system to help me through. I was reading my journal the other day and it mentioned that I didn't have friends or a life and by the end of the journal I was going to get a life--wasn't sure how I was going to do that but that it will happen. Well now it's 2008 and I have so many great friends in my life. It was neat to see that I built this great life for myself and I have great friends through Church, Book Club, etc.

When we don't see that change has occured God simply sends us a little reminder that He's working in our lives.

God's Timing

Thus says the Lord, In an acceptable and favorable time I have heard and answered you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you; and I will preserve you and give you for a covenant to the people, to raise up and establish the land and to apportion and cause them to inherit the desolate heritages.

Isaiah 49: 8

Sex and the City

I've often wondered about the phenomenon that is Sex and the City. I've come to the realization that it's the friendships they carry throughout the series. It's amazing the power of a strong girl group. Most of you know I'm going through some rough times. Last friday was a much needed girls night and 12 girls showed up for support! It was so great to catch up and talk about topics we've never explored before. I feel so luck to have such great women in my life!

Love Sick

Why is it we have the ability to fall for the wrong person? Why do we fall for qualities that don't match us and why is it so hard to get over once we realize they are the wrong person for us? What is it about that person that is so apealing that we fall for them? The journey for love is definitely a hard one and one I can not understand. Maybe one day I won't be searching so hard...

New Addition

I have a new addition--a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Oliver. From the moment I saw him I knew he was mine. I was a little concerned because he wasn't playing with Bentley so I was thinking I had to take him back! BUT on Sunday finally he started playing with Bentley so I get to keep him. I'm so excited to have him in my life.

One Year Later...

Time from time I like to remember what life was like a year ago to see how much has changed for me. Last year I went through a break up and talked to 2 different guys, worked at TEK, and getting ready for the Crawfish boil. This year, I'm still talking to the same 2 guys, going through a break up, working at TEK, and getting ready for the Crawfish boil. It sounds like life really hasn't changed for me. Believe it or not, life has changed. Experiences made me different, Travis and I finally got our date I was hoping to plan a year ago. Jeromy and I had a very complicated relationship followed by an even more complicated friendship, and for the first time in 6 years I'm officially single. I'm hoping to change that, but God may have a different plan for me.

Life as a Musical

Ok, for some time now, as long as I can remember, I've wished life was like a musical. I would love to break out in song and dance in the middle of work to make life more exciting or to get my point across. I think life would be more delightful if we could all disguise life as a musical. I mean I really haven't seen a musical that made me feel more depressed (well, Sweeney Todd would be the closest.) Imagine your most important events in life set to a song and dance. LOVE IT!

The Power of Blue Eyeshadow

I am seriously addicted to MAC make-up. I think I've had like 4 make-overs in the past month! I have plenty of "everyday" make-up so this last make-over my eyes gravitated toward the blue eyeshadow. At first I thought this would be fun to wear--I had no idea the power it would have over me. Girls, there is something about wearing blue eyeshadow to make you feel sassy. Not everyone is a fan of the blue--my mom and sister made fun of me for it, but I felt empowered and sassy. I recommend a black and white polka-dotted shirt with aqua blue eyeshadow. It's stuff like this that makes me glad I'm a woman...

New Year's Resolution

I normally make a very easy New Year's resolution like eat at more privately owned restaurants, but this year I am planning on a life changing resolution. For some reason I have a habit of self sabotaging relationships. I am making a conscious effort to not to let that happen again. I want eventually a long lasting relationship with someone and it will not happen the rate I'm going. How do I plan to accomplish this task? Good question. I'm hoping that by taking time first to think about the situation before I react. Take the time to think about my actions and why I'm reacting the way I react. I'm not saying this is a full proof plan, but it's a huge step for me. I hope it works for the best, only time will tell.