February 2009
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I drove all over Dallas and all I got was shoes.
I went to the outlets in Allen, NorthPark and Target today. And all I got was a $30 pair of shoes that were on “blowout” sale at Nine West.
I guess that is a good thing since I didn’t spend a lot of money, but a bad thing because I really wanted to get some new shirts for work and going out.
Damn. I hate unsuccessful shopping days.
January 2009
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Hello...
Hello cute guy in the hat and the white t-shirt who works at Vickery Park on Henderson.
We talked about Skittles for 10 seconds (ya’ll reading this had to be there) and then you had to go back to delivering beers and stacking glasses. I didn’t catch your name and we only exchanged a few glances, but I think you are cute. And I want you to know that I think outside of beer bottles and...
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“I’m taking it slow,
Feeding my flame,
Shuffling the cards of your game....”
– Eyes on Fire, Blue Foundation
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“I’ve been roaming around,
I was looking down at all I see,
Painted faces...”
– Use Somebody, Kings of Leon
“You know how when you were a little kid and you believed in fairy tales, that...”
– Grey’s Anatomy (via littlemiss)
“All our young lives we search for someone to love, someone who makes us...”
– (via littlemiss) (via kari-shma)
Meet up tomorrow!
dallastx:
Sara & I should be there a little early, so look for the Tumblr sign.
Yes, we have stickers & nametags!
Someone make sure to bring a camera so we can show off. :)
There’s no official RSVP, but I’d like to get a rough head count going into tomorrow so we can save tables, etc.
I’m excited! -Kaytee
I am looking forward to it. I will volunteer to be official meetup...
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How to Pass Time at an Airport
My iGoogle How to of the Day made me glad my trip to San Diego was cancelled.
I was supposed to leave yesterday afternoon and fly home this evening with an awful four hour layover at LAX from 9:15pm-12:45am and then finally arrive in Dallas at 5:05am (which would have been this morning!)
When I travel, which is quite often for work and less often for pleasure, I somehow always end up getting...
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“We confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no large ones.”
– Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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“The most precious thing one can make is a friend.”
– The lid on my container of Daisy Light Sour Cream
MY HOPE
For every night I have to stay in, I know there will be a fun night out in the future.
For every time I eat alone, I know there will be a night when I can pick-up the check for friends.
For every time I wish I was working on something I enjoyed, I know there will be a time where I couldn’t believe I’d be getting paid doing a job.
For every time I’m bored, I know there will be an exciting time...
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Note to Self.
When you arrive at work, turn your cell phone on ring and take it out of your bag. Check it every now and then throughout the day to make sure you don’t have any missed calls.
Leaving your cell phone on vibrate in your bag means you miss phone calls from your client and more importantly, your dad about free Stars tickets for tonight. When you get home and listen to the voicemails you missed...
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Stuck!
I have a feeling everyone at my office thinks I am joking, but I am literally stuck in my apartment. The parking lot is covered in ice and the parking lot gate is frozen shut and won’t open.
Thanks to my nice neighbors (who I have never talked to before today!) for giving me a heads up before I scraped the ice off my car.
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“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient...”
– Dr. Seuss
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never get it. If you don’t ask, the...”
– (via littlemiss) (via thresca) (via onherway)
“CAST OF CHARACTERS I Can’t is a quitter,
I Don’t Know is lazy,
I Wish I Could...”
– Earl Cassel (via onherway)
“The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.”
– David Russell (via mascarah)
“Ice Force One” is the City of Dallas’ first line of defense against icy roads...”
– I hate local news (via myownmelt)
It’s amazing how Dallas goes into panic mode and the city (more so the ‘burbs) shuts down at a few drops of freezing rain. Throw on a coat and some boots and drive slow, you will be fine.
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Compliment.
When I bust my ass, stay late, redo the same thing over and over again because people can’t make up their minds or something throws a wrench in the plans, I get stressed, pissed and start emotionally eating.
But when someone, someone much higher up on the food chain, tells me that what I worked on is “awesome,” that makes me feel a lot better.
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Catching up.
Between my trip to Vegas, working late and going out, I missed the last three week’s of TV. I decided to stay in tonight and just caught up on Grey’s Anatomy (the last three weeks of episodes). Now I know why everyone was talking about last night’s episode today!
I think I will save Private Practice for tomorrow.
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“Behold this day. It is yours to make.”
– Black Elk
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“CHANGE: If you’re not riding the wave of change…you’ll find...”
– Unknown
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The Bushes Return to Texas →
“By next month, the Bushes are expected to move into a newly purchased $2.1 million house in the exclusive Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, a short drive from the planned library complex on the campus of Southern Methodist University. The General Services Administration, which provides office space for former presidents, has also leased 8,000 square feet of space for Bush in a nearby...
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President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address →
“Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many.
They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.”
~President Barack Obama
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Inauguration Live →
Is anyone working right now? I am about to head into my office conference room and turn the TV on.
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Pasta with Escarole, White Beans and Chicken... →
I am making a twist on this dish for dinner tonight. Escarole is impossible to find in Dallas (most people don’t even know what it is), so I am using Brocolli Rabe or Rapini, another vegetable that no one in Dallas knows about. It’s kind of bitter, looks like leafy broccoli. It’s a Italian thing.
“Seeing is not always believing.”
– MLK Jr. (via mascarah)
“The most successful people are those who are good at plan B.”
– James Yorke (via affremblequotes) (via emilyposts)
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Real Dallas →
Ashley and I have been talking about starting a Dallas-related blog for some time now. Today, we grabbed a laptop, sat down at Starbucks with some tea lattes (delicious!) and started Real Dallas. It’s our take on everything Dallas - from food to drinks to shopping to crazy overheard conversations to photos.
It’s a work in progress right now, but check it out, follow us and let us know...
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Tomorrow = Off.
Since my office/agency is closed tomorrow in honor of MLK Day, I enjoyed a bottle of wine from Vino 100 and a few beers at Liar’s Den this evening.
I ran into someone I didn’t expect to run into, had some heated girlfriend conversations (which are always good, I think), made plans for my day off tomorrow and now, I am enjoying a Lean Cuisine.
I like Monday’s when my office is...
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“When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the...”
– Alexander Graham Bell
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“The Essence of Destiny: Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your...”
– Unknown (from a picture my mom gave me before I left for college)
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We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration →
A history lesson, told in secular songs that spoke of belief in mankind and perseverance and in stories of bold moves by strong leaders, served as Barack Obama’s first public celebration in Washington, D.C.
“Stop planning your life and let it plan itself. Quit trying to find the perfect...”
– (via littlemiss) (via kari-shma)
“I want to be in love. I want to wake up next to someone and see them smile, do...”
– Must Love Dogs (via littlemiss) (via kari-shma)
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New jeans.
I know so many people who have such a hard time finding a pair of jeans. They spend hundreds of dollars on a brand name and try on like 10 pairs before the finally settle on one.
I was in need of a new pair of jeans today, walked into the Gap and bought the first pair I tried on. And they were on SALE for $26.99.
I love a good fit and a good bargain.
“When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it...”
– John M. Richardson, Jr. (via kari-shma)
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100 Words for 100 Days →
What Change Are You Ready for in the First 100 Days? What Can YOU Do to Bring About This Change?
Submit your ideas to MWW Group (the PR agency I work for) here.
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Out of it.
I have been feeling so out of it lately. During my long vacation over the holidays, I got used to staying up late, sleeping in and even taking a nap in the afternoon. Then immediately following my time off, I was back to work for one day and then off to Las Vegas for six days.
The combination of too much food, too much alcohol, lack of sleep and long days over the trip has just taken its toll on...
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These are the plans we've made so far.
dallastx:
We are for sure meeting up Saturday, January 31st.
We are still trying to choose a venue. Right now we’re looking at Elbow Room and Sherlocke’s.
Let us know what you think!
-kaytee.tumblr
Works for me! Are we open to suggestions? Sherlock’s is always so loud. What about Old Monk?
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Wordle →
Fun!