February 2012
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This day last year.
Was one of the most terrible days of my life, so far.
It’s absolutely amazing how much has changed in the last 365 days. I am in a totally different place. I feel like I am a different person, in a good way. And I am happy.
January 2012
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Weekend full of friends...and some laziness.
With my friend Lenora in town from NYC, Friday and Saturday night this weekend were spent eating, drinking, laughing and catching up. I said goodbye to her last night and left feeling happy that I got to spend time with her and sad that she is going back to NYC. I secretly hope this trip to Dallas, her first in a year, makes her decide to move back.
I made up for my lazy Saturday, with a fairly...
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Good news Wednesday.
My family has been going through some stressful, sad and really unfortunate times over the last few months. But tonight, I got some really great news from my parents and it just made my night.
In other good news, my friend Lenora is en route to Dallas right now. I am picking her up from the airport at 10:30 tonight (she’s delayed because of the crappy weather we had today). That is a little...
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Sunday, lovely Sunday.
The weather today is perfect. I personally think it is completely wrong for it to be almost 80 degrees and sunny in January, but I’ll take it.
Hit the grocery store this morning and spent $87 on just two bags of groceries. Eating healthy is expensive, geez. Made some chicken soup (ate it for lunch today too) and spinach/chicken enchiladas (not sure how these are going to turn out) for the...
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I avoided a one year olds birthday party today.
Not because I don’t like kids. I love kids. Especially this kid.
I avoided the party because I didn’t want to put myself into an awkward situation with someone who I haven’t spoken to in almost year. And that last time I spoke with this person, well, let’s just say it wasn’t all that pleasant.
I feel awful for bailing on my friend and her little one, but I think I...
“It’s the time to make choices you can be proud of. It’s the time to be the best...”
– erin foster (via allllllthatglittersisgold)
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Life changes.
I’m actually not a fan of new years resolutions, but the start of a new year is a good time to reset the things in your life that you want to change. 2011 was probably one of the hardest years of my life so far and I am looking forward to a fresh start in 2012.
I’d like to start exercising, even if it is just a couple times a week. I’d also like to lose weight, which I say every...
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December 2011
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“I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present....”
– Paulo Coelho | The Alchemist (via blogut)
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I'm not done Christmas shopping.
I am almost done, but not quite. Tomorrow, I will finish my Christmas shopping tomorrow. And I will try not to buy (too much) for myself.
“Look, there is a lot about ourselves that we can’t control. We can’t make...”
– Erin Foster (via ancientlove)
Gave in activated my Pinterest account. →
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I feel like I have been unusually busy lately. There just seems to be a lot going on with work, with family, with friends and with social engagements. I am still feeling pretty happy though, so no complaints at all.
So what’s been keeping me busy?
I thought the holidays would mean that things at work and with clients would slow down, but boy, was I wrong. Work is busier then ever…and...
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Happy me.
A few posts ago, I said I needed to stay positive. I don’t know that I have consciously tried to do that, but I have felt pretty happy lately.
November 2011
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“Give us thankful hearts…..
in this season of Thanksgiving.
May we be thankful...”
– W.E.B. DuBois
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“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but thought about it. Be...”
– Eckhart Tolle (via light-essence)
The NYC.
I headed to New York next Friday (Nov. 18-20). And I can’t wait. I am looking forward to seeing friends and family, enjoying some chilly fall weather, eating yummy food and just getting away from Dallas for a long weekend.
A mini-vacay is much needed.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she...”
– ― Audrey Hepburn (via justbesplendid)
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Glass half empty.
I have always been a pessimist. I see the negative before the positive. I am the devil’s advocate. The question now is…how can I change that? My negativity has impacted my life in a lot of ways in the last year and every now and then, something happens that makes me question myself…who I am, what I have become.
I hate this feeling and I really want to do something about it. So...
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Attempting to sell my Cowboys tickets on...
I posted them around 3pm this afternoon and had a response in an hour from a woman named, what else, Tracy. I am supposed to meet her and her family this evening somewhere off 30. I found a Starbucks or a Whataburger that might work…both public and usually busy.
I am waiting for a call back to confirm our meeting location and time. I hope this lady pulls through. The only other time I sold...
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Things I would like to accomplish this weekend.
Clean out my closets and drawers
Shop for some new clothes (already got three sweaters and a pair of pants!) and shoes
Laundry, clean, etc.
Grocery shop
Bring boots the shoe cobbler
Drop off clothes at the dry cleaners
Bring pants to the tailor
Put Halloween decorations away
Possibly paint chalkboard paint on a cabinet in my kitchen
So I didn’t finish everything I wanted to get...
“You want him to be strong enough to make you feel safe, but sensitive enough to...”
– Erin Foster’s Single Girls Guide
That sounds about right Accepting applications now.
(via shannacarly)
October 2011
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“The fact is that “y’all” is pretty useful, as formal English doesn’t have a...”
– The Economist (via jelizabethl)
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What I ate/sampled at the Texas State Fair last...
Fletcher’s Corny Dog
Fried Pickles
Fried Cake Balls
Fried Salsa with Queso
Fried Peanut Butter, Jelly & Banana (PBJ&B)
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“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be...”
– Steve Jobs (via lafsays)
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It's finally starting to feel like fall...
Even though fall in Texas means it is still 85 degrees. I am just glad it’s not 100 degrees anymore.
Windows open, chili in the slow cooker, Dallas Cowboys on TV, lots of apples in my kitchen and fall/Halloween decorations around the house. I love this time of year.
September 2011
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Back on the diet again.
After eating my way through Tybee Island and Savannah, and basically eating whatever I wanted for the last month and half or so, I decided to get back on WW. I started on Sunday. So far so good. I have been eating a ton of fruit and veggies. I might have to make a run to the grocery store in a day or two to pick up some more.
I also haven’t been to the gym since…mid-August maybe. I am...
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The attack of the jellyfish.
Last Wednesday, when I was on vacation, I got stung by a jellyfish. It hurt like hell. And I did everything wrong to treat it, but it did start to get better and the welts went away.
However…a few days ago, it got worse. Like nasty, itchy rash all over my ankle and feet worse. I wanted (and sort of still want to) scratch my feet off. I gave in and went to the doctor yesterday. Apparently, I...
I will post photos from Savannah/Tybee Island.
But not tonight. Soon though. Stay tuned.
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Vacation: 24 hours and locked out.
24 hours at the rental house:
We cooked some fajitas for dinner. We washed dishes. Put some cookies in the oven. We poured some wine, sat on the nice screened in patio and then got locked out of our house.
I hopped the fence. Got some scratches on my thigh. I walked to our neighbors house (on one side) and no one was home. So then, I walked to the Chu’s convenience store/Chevron gas...
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Some updates.
I’m the September employee of the month at work! I got a sweet gift card (that I plan to buy new blinds for my house with) and a pass to park in the executive parking lot.
Football is back. And I hope I kick some serious booty in the fantasy football league I am in. I can’t wait to watch the Cowboys play on Sunday.
I’ve been stressed, tired and anxious. But that is all over...
August 2011
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I like roasted red peppers now.
I never liked peppers of any kind. And now all of a sudden, I like peppers. I made the bomb sandwich tonight - grilled eggplant and zucchini, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella on a whole wheat roll. It would have been better on ciabatta or a baguette, but I only had whole wheat rolls, so that is what I used. Next time, I think I will add basil or pesto and buy some good, yummy bread.
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New desktop wallpaper. →
I am ready for some Dallas Cowboys football.
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