What are your New Years plans??
Monday, December 31, 2007
What makes me feel 'old' at 27
I am sitting at work. I have no big New Years plans. And I told Kendol last night that I would prefer to get a bottle of wine, stay in, and fall asleep before the ball drops. I am turning into my parents. And that makes me feel old at 27.
What are your New Years plans??
What are your New Years plans??
Friday, December 28, 2007
Let It Snow...
And it sure is. We have been keeping an eye on flights all day because Atlanta had bad weather this morning and its snowing so much that my flight back to Atlanta scheduled for 5:50pm tonight has been cancelled already. Luckily I was one of the first to reschedule my flight for tomorrow. For those who want to know the flight number is Delta 43751 flying out from Flint at 2:55pm.
The nice part is I am now able to see my Uncle Mike and Aunt Linda. They were coming today to visit with my parents and they were supposed to be here after my flight left. Its nice to spend one more day with the family.
P.S. Snow storms are so beautiful when you know you will only see one this year ;)
The nice part is I am now able to see my Uncle Mike and Aunt Linda. They were coming today to visit with my parents and they were supposed to be here after my flight left. Its nice to spend one more day with the family.
P.S. Snow storms are so beautiful when you know you will only see one this year ;)
Thursday, December 27, 2007
UPDATE: A First Time for Everything
Dad and Dan went back out this morning to continue track the deer this morning. They were afraid last night that tracking would be difficult because of the new snow this morning but it didn't start snowing until after the left... which was perfect. They got back out to the woods, found where the deer had laid down, and found where SOMEONE ELSE had drug it away! The jerk!! Dad and Dan went to the closest house and spoke with the woman who lived there. They found out that her son got the deer. At least someone did, but after all that work yesterday its kinda anti-climatic that we never got it.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
A First Time for Everything
Something that the northern guys like to do is go hunting. The males in my family are no exception. Give them something to hunt and they will do it. This morning they spent the morning much like many early mornings by heading out to their blinds at 5am to hunt deer. The plan was for them to bow hunt in the am and then for them to come home in time for a late breakfast and then we would spend the afternoon together.
On the assumption that events would go as planned I woke up at 9am, spent the morning working out (jogged 4 miles on the treadmill then did some sit-ups and push-ups) before taking my shower. At about 11am I got a call from my Dad that he had shot a buck around 8am, however it didn't drop right away, so they had spent the next few hours watching the buck walk around their respective hunting areas. Once the deer was far enough away for them to leave they did so in hopes that the deer would find a spot to lay down and that they would find the deer there later.
Then they asked me... "Would you like to come track the deer with us?"
This was something new to me. In the 20-odd years that I have lived in Michigan I haven't gone hunting or tracked a deer. I defiantly don't have the patience to sit in a blind at un-godly hours in the morning and wait for an animal to possibly walk by, I do have the patience to walk thru the woods. So, in the spirit of trying something new, I agreed to join them.
The woods that my dad and Dan hunt is up by my grandparents house in Sebewaing so they picked me up and we first stopped at Sport-ez in Sebewaing for a Roastie. If you are ever in Sebewaing you should stop by... the Roasties are very good!
SIDE NOTE: if you are completely against hunting (or a really good story) stop reading now.
After lunch we headed out to the woods. The woods were beautiful and it was an amazing walk. The last time I chose to take a walk thru the woods without Dad or Dan I was with my cousin Marie and we got so lost that I am scared to go in the woods by myself. My dad showed me where his shanny was and where he had shot the deer and then we followed the deers trail thru the woods which is where my Dad and brother thought our adventure would end. However, since this was my first 'track' that was only the beginning.
The trail took us thru all the woods, over a road, into another woods. There were a few times that we lost the trail but my dad and Dan are experts at this so they always found blood. Then the deer went into a field and we (and I say 'we' very loosely as I was along for the journey) lost the trail. I stood at the last spot that they know the deer was and each guy followed a different trail of hooves. When Dan's trail ended he pulled out his binoculars and looked around. He saw a buck a couple fields over that they thought may have been my Dad's deer however when he turned to tell Dad the deer went away. So, my Dad went to the edge of the field we were on and tried to find a new trail, but there were none.
With no trail to go on, we went to a line of pine trees and the guys looked at the edge of the field, where there is snow, and miraculously found the trail. We followed that to the next field and were half way thru another field when we heard two dogs barking off in the distance. We all looked up and saw them chasing... a deer.
Dan looked thru the binoculars again and found it was a buck and it was running with a hobble. It took a few minutes to monitor him to verify but it was my Dad's buck. We all watched the deer for a while however the deer kept moving and we had to be able to keep up with it. The decision was made that Dad and I would go back to the vehicle and Dan would keep monitor of the progress of the deer.
Of course I was lost, no clue where we were, but we walked along the road and quickly I found that we had made a pretty good circle and ended some what close to car. We drove back and picked up my brother and then drove as close as we could to the deer. New plans now have to be made. This is bow hunting and apparently you need to be pretty close to get a good shot with a bow. A lot closer than we will probably be able to get. Also, the deer is now in field and the guys want permission to shoot in the field. The next step was to call Neil or Tom (relatives on my Mom's side). Neil didn't answer however Tom was close as he was checking out the bay to see how the ice fishing was so he came to help. He verified with the field owner that we could go onto his field. We were right by a ditch and there was another coming from the adjacent field. They needed to hide as much as possible to get as close as the could to the deer. Dan went into the ditch by where we were parked while Tom and Dad drove to the next ditch. I watched from my Dad's vehicle. I saw my Dad get out and start walking, which caused the deer to run, but not in the direction that they were hoping (which would have been back to Dan).
While they were working on this I realized I needed to go to the bathroom but I had no where to go. I looked around and the only way to get any privacy would be to go into the ditch. I devised a little plan of my own but it was adverted when I started walking to the ditch and on one step the snow broke and I went thigh high into the snow. I turned around and tried to go back but all the snow started breaking. I crawled my way back up and as I was doing that Dad and Tom were coming back in Tom's truck. Then I was glad I didn't make it into the ditch. They would have come back just in time to catch me with my pants around my ankles. Would have been quite embarrassing!
Dad and Tom had devised a new plan. Tom would drop off my Dad at the other end of the ditch that Dan was in while Tom and I would watch the deer from the truck. We watched the deer thru the binoculars Tom had brought and we saw the deer head towards a line of pine trees that lined Steve Gremel house. Tom and I then drove over to Steve's house to see who was home, we found out there were quite a few people there -- and a couple of dogs. I quickly realized these were the same dogs that had chased the deers only about an hour earlier. And, I could see why the deer ran... they were scary dogs. However, this second time that the deer was bad the dogs were completely oblivious and there were not two but three dogs.
Tom talked to the people who where there and then instructed me to get take his truck to get my Dad. I asked if he was sure he wanted me driving his vehicle but he was.
I was so nervous!! I am not the best driver, I hate driving big vehicles, and I had to turn around the truck in front of everyone. I managed to get the truck turned around and was driving out the very long drive way when another truck pulled in... it was my Dad with another guy. I turned back around and headed back into commotion.
The found the deer behind a barn and watched it walk INTO a pig barn. By the time I had pulled up Dan already had drawn his bow back and was pointed directly into the barn. My dad and another guy was on the opposite side of the barn and was looking in thru one of the side windows. My dad asked permission to shoot into the barn however the guy wasn't the owner of the barn so he didn't shoot in. They told me later that the deer was hopping over the stalls of the pig barn while they were watching. Then I see the deer jump out of a window on the side I was on! It then ran back into the field!! It was crazy! One of the ladies who was there was having a ton of fun... she said this is the most excitement ever on their property!
We all stood around and chatted for a moment. I found out that the dog that came up with Dan had found him in the ditch. Apparently Dan was getting pretty close to the deer, almost within shooting range, and he heard a noise behind him. When he turned to look he saw the dog... and the dog just wanted to play. He shoo'ed the dog over to the deer but the dog wouldn't give up. That's when the deer headed to the pine trees along the house.
After we left the house we drove back around to where I had needed to use the restroom... which is right where the deer was standing. Dad and Dan were in the bed of Tom's truck, each holding their bows hoping for one last shot before the sun went down. My dad did take one shot but it was more of a hail-mary and missed the deer. My dad went out into the woods to get his arrow and scared the deer back into the woods that my dad had shot the deer to begin with. Talk about a full circle!! But, my dad was happy. Since it was now 5pm the sun was going down and tracking had to be done for the day. With the deer going into the woods there was a good chance that it would lay down to sleep so Dad and Dan will go back out tomorrow morning and see if they can start over.
In the end my Mom was upset... I spent a day in the woods with my family tracking a deer but not a picture was taken. No one will ever believe me.
On the assumption that events would go as planned I woke up at 9am, spent the morning working out (jogged 4 miles on the treadmill then did some sit-ups and push-ups) before taking my shower. At about 11am I got a call from my Dad that he had shot a buck around 8am, however it didn't drop right away, so they had spent the next few hours watching the buck walk around their respective hunting areas. Once the deer was far enough away for them to leave they did so in hopes that the deer would find a spot to lay down and that they would find the deer there later.
Then they asked me... "Would you like to come track the deer with us?"
This was something new to me. In the 20-odd years that I have lived in Michigan I haven't gone hunting or tracked a deer. I defiantly don't have the patience to sit in a blind at un-godly hours in the morning and wait for an animal to possibly walk by, I do have the patience to walk thru the woods. So, in the spirit of trying something new, I agreed to join them.
The woods that my dad and Dan hunt is up by my grandparents house in Sebewaing so they picked me up and we first stopped at Sport-ez in Sebewaing for a Roastie. If you are ever in Sebewaing you should stop by... the Roasties are very good!
SIDE NOTE: if you are completely against hunting (or a really good story) stop reading now.
After lunch we headed out to the woods. The woods were beautiful and it was an amazing walk. The last time I chose to take a walk thru the woods without Dad or Dan I was with my cousin Marie and we got so lost that I am scared to go in the woods by myself. My dad showed me where his shanny was and where he had shot the deer and then we followed the deers trail thru the woods which is where my Dad and brother thought our adventure would end. However, since this was my first 'track' that was only the beginning.
The trail took us thru all the woods, over a road, into another woods. There were a few times that we lost the trail but my dad and Dan are experts at this so they always found blood. Then the deer went into a field and we (and I say 'we' very loosely as I was along for the journey) lost the trail. I stood at the last spot that they know the deer was and each guy followed a different trail of hooves. When Dan's trail ended he pulled out his binoculars and looked around. He saw a buck a couple fields over that they thought may have been my Dad's deer however when he turned to tell Dad the deer went away. So, my Dad went to the edge of the field we were on and tried to find a new trail, but there were none.
With no trail to go on, we went to a line of pine trees and the guys looked at the edge of the field, where there is snow, and miraculously found the trail. We followed that to the next field and were half way thru another field when we heard two dogs barking off in the distance. We all looked up and saw them chasing... a deer.
Dan looked thru the binoculars again and found it was a buck and it was running with a hobble. It took a few minutes to monitor him to verify but it was my Dad's buck. We all watched the deer for a while however the deer kept moving and we had to be able to keep up with it. The decision was made that Dad and I would go back to the vehicle and Dan would keep monitor of the progress of the deer.
Of course I was lost, no clue where we were, but we walked along the road and quickly I found that we had made a pretty good circle and ended some what close to car. We drove back and picked up my brother and then drove as close as we could to the deer. New plans now have to be made. This is bow hunting and apparently you need to be pretty close to get a good shot with a bow. A lot closer than we will probably be able to get. Also, the deer is now in field and the guys want permission to shoot in the field. The next step was to call Neil or Tom (relatives on my Mom's side). Neil didn't answer however Tom was close as he was checking out the bay to see how the ice fishing was so he came to help. He verified with the field owner that we could go onto his field. We were right by a ditch and there was another coming from the adjacent field. They needed to hide as much as possible to get as close as the could to the deer. Dan went into the ditch by where we were parked while Tom and Dad drove to the next ditch. I watched from my Dad's vehicle. I saw my Dad get out and start walking, which caused the deer to run, but not in the direction that they were hoping (which would have been back to Dan).
While they were working on this I realized I needed to go to the bathroom but I had no where to go. I looked around and the only way to get any privacy would be to go into the ditch. I devised a little plan of my own but it was adverted when I started walking to the ditch and on one step the snow broke and I went thigh high into the snow. I turned around and tried to go back but all the snow started breaking. I crawled my way back up and as I was doing that Dad and Tom were coming back in Tom's truck. Then I was glad I didn't make it into the ditch. They would have come back just in time to catch me with my pants around my ankles. Would have been quite embarrassing!
Dad and Tom had devised a new plan. Tom would drop off my Dad at the other end of the ditch that Dan was in while Tom and I would watch the deer from the truck. We watched the deer thru the binoculars Tom had brought and we saw the deer head towards a line of pine trees that lined Steve Gremel house. Tom and I then drove over to Steve's house to see who was home, we found out there were quite a few people there -- and a couple of dogs. I quickly realized these were the same dogs that had chased the deers only about an hour earlier. And, I could see why the deer ran... they were scary dogs. However, this second time that the deer was bad the dogs were completely oblivious and there were not two but three dogs.
Tom talked to the people who where there and then instructed me to get take his truck to get my Dad. I asked if he was sure he wanted me driving his vehicle but he was.
I was so nervous!! I am not the best driver, I hate driving big vehicles, and I had to turn around the truck in front of everyone. I managed to get the truck turned around and was driving out the very long drive way when another truck pulled in... it was my Dad with another guy. I turned back around and headed back into commotion.
The found the deer behind a barn and watched it walk INTO a pig barn. By the time I had pulled up Dan already had drawn his bow back and was pointed directly into the barn. My dad and another guy was on the opposite side of the barn and was looking in thru one of the side windows. My dad asked permission to shoot into the barn however the guy wasn't the owner of the barn so he didn't shoot in. They told me later that the deer was hopping over the stalls of the pig barn while they were watching. Then I see the deer jump out of a window on the side I was on! It then ran back into the field!! It was crazy! One of the ladies who was there was having a ton of fun... she said this is the most excitement ever on their property!
We all stood around and chatted for a moment. I found out that the dog that came up with Dan had found him in the ditch. Apparently Dan was getting pretty close to the deer, almost within shooting range, and he heard a noise behind him. When he turned to look he saw the dog... and the dog just wanted to play. He shoo'ed the dog over to the deer but the dog wouldn't give up. That's when the deer headed to the pine trees along the house.
After we left the house we drove back around to where I had needed to use the restroom... which is right where the deer was standing. Dad and Dan were in the bed of Tom's truck, each holding their bows hoping for one last shot before the sun went down. My dad did take one shot but it was more of a hail-mary and missed the deer. My dad went out into the woods to get his arrow and scared the deer back into the woods that my dad had shot the deer to begin with. Talk about a full circle!! But, my dad was happy. Since it was now 5pm the sun was going down and tracking had to be done for the day. With the deer going into the woods there was a good chance that it would lay down to sleep so Dad and Dan will go back out tomorrow morning and see if they can start over.
In the end my Mom was upset... I spent a day in the woods with my family tracking a deer but not a picture was taken. No one will ever believe me.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Happy Birthday....
... to my Mom. You will have to ask her how young she is now. For a while she was 29, however since I am now close to that the number has changed to 30. Either way... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!
After a slight delay to change the tire on the airplane, I had a safe flight up from the ATL yesterday. We spent the afternoon and evening eating at Freeway Fritz, going to Meijers (yea!!), and playing cards. The ladies won 3 of the 4 games. Ask my brother how much I like to lose ;)~
This morning we opened presents from each other. I recieved a few really beatiful BCBG shirts, georgeous Yonkers jewelry, and some cute Victoria Secret undies from my parents. I love all the gifts!! My brother gave me the wonderful picture from the post below.
I had gotten my mom some lotion/body wash from Crabtree & Evelyn and earings from Black House | White Market. My Dad and my brother I knitted scarves and got them shirts from Dillards (the only place I could find in the ATL that has big/tall clothes) and slippers. I get them slippers (that have a shoe sole) every year because they wear out the one that I get them the year before. I like getting them something I know they will use out!
My mom got some great birthday presents as well!
Happy Birthday Mom & Jesus!!
After a slight delay to change the tire on the airplane, I had a safe flight up from the ATL yesterday. We spent the afternoon and evening eating at Freeway Fritz, going to Meijers (yea!!), and playing cards. The ladies won 3 of the 4 games. Ask my brother how much I like to lose ;)~
This morning we opened presents from each other. I recieved a few really beatiful BCBG shirts, georgeous Yonkers jewelry, and some cute Victoria Secret undies from my parents. I love all the gifts!! My brother gave me the wonderful picture from the post below.
I had gotten my mom some lotion/body wash from Crabtree & Evelyn and earings from Black House | White Market. My Dad and my brother I knitted scarves and got them shirts from Dillards (the only place I could find in the ATL that has big/tall clothes) and slippers. I get them slippers (that have a shoe sole) every year because they wear out the one that I get them the year before. I like getting them something I know they will use out!
My mom got some great birthday presents as well!
Happy Birthday Mom & Jesus!!
Merry Christmas from my brother Dan
My brother gave me an amazing picture (that he took and edited) for Christmas. He says its something to remember him by... since he will be moving out west this spring.
He will be working as a guide at Out West Guides.
He will be working as a guide at Out West Guides.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
I stole this from another site but...
I wanted to wish you
Geseënde Kersfees
Feliz Natal
Happy Christmas
Joyeux Noel
Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Feliz Navidad
Mele Kalikimaka
Selamat Hari Natal
Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Maligayan Pasko!
Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Buone Feste Natalizie
God Jule
Kurisumasu Omedeto
Tonight I will go to church (I can't wait to see what they are going to do for Christmas) and then pack for my trip to Michigan. For those who want to know, the itinerary currently stands at me leaving the ATL on Delta 4414 at 12:30 PM on Monday and arriving in Flint at 2:26 exactly. So, if I don't post again before then...
Geseënde Kersfees
Feliz Natal
Happy Christmas
Joyeux Noel
Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Feliz Navidad
Mele Kalikimaka
Selamat Hari Natal
Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Maligayan Pasko!
Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Buone Feste Natalizie
God Jule
Kurisumasu Omedeto
Tonight I will go to church (I can't wait to see what they are going to do for Christmas) and then pack for my trip to Michigan. For those who want to know, the itinerary currently stands at me leaving the ATL on Delta 4414 at 12:30 PM on Monday and arriving in Flint at 2:26 exactly. So, if I don't post again before then...
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Yeaaaa for Friday!!
I have been so excited for today to come... my entire plans include watching my 2 new DVD's from Blockbuster, possibly getting out my paints and playing with some canvas, and re-painting my toenails. Of course Oprah will have to be thrown in there as well! I thought about walking over to the mall however with the Holiday mad dash there is absolutely no way I will leave the tranquility of my apartment for the madness of the mall today!! Ahhhhhhhh! Peace and quiet. For a whole day
SATC - Christmas Edition
We decided that this week we would make this week a little dressier, but still in the Sex and The City fashion. So, how did we do?
Check out the rest here...
Check out the rest here...
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Update on airborne
So, after airborne, 3 movies, Tin Drum curry chicken, and a good nights sleep I am feeling better. But not out of the woods. Instead of my normal walk to Buckhead Church I decided to drive. Its cold enough that I didn't want to push the not feeling well.
I am still sluggish enough that coffee hasn't helped yet but I am not as sick as a lot of people around the church... however I have the same symptoms which makes me quite nervous that I will get worse before I get better. But, I am working now and will keep you posted.
I am still sluggish enough that coffee hasn't helped yet but I am not as sick as a lot of people around the church... however I have the same symptoms which makes me quite nervous that I will get worse before I get better. But, I am working now and will keep you posted.
You know your apartments really that bad when...
There is a BLOG about how bad it is. Seriously. That bad. I understand that places like apartment ratings are not alway accurate. Generally only the people with problems post to places like that. But, a blog. It make me laugh... nervously.
I have been having massive problems with Heights at Lenox since I moved in. I would post them all here but I seriously don't have them time. And, none of my issues have been about my neighbors. The neighbors have been truly respectful of the close living conditions and, honestly, listening to the occasional Hispanic music is quite enjoyable. But, things with the building, management, and maintenance staff have been so bad that I am writing to the management company as last resort before going to the Better Business Bureau, the heath/housing authority, and to a lawyer.
Please pray for me as I work thru this. I really don't want to move if I don't have to (I move enough already and I think my friends will make me hire a moving company if I move 2 times in one year again) and its a great location... which is why I haven't moved out already. I am past the angry/ready to kill someone stage and have taken the stance that if I am going to laugh about his later... but, I just need guidance as to how I should proceed.
I have been having massive problems with Heights at Lenox since I moved in. I would post them all here but I seriously don't have them time. And, none of my issues have been about my neighbors. The neighbors have been truly respectful of the close living conditions and, honestly, listening to the occasional Hispanic music is quite enjoyable. But, things with the building, management, and maintenance staff have been so bad that I am writing to the management company as last resort before going to the Better Business Bureau, the heath/housing authority, and to a lawyer.
Please pray for me as I work thru this. I really don't want to move if I don't have to (I move enough already and I think my friends will make me hire a moving company if I move 2 times in one year again) and its a great location... which is why I haven't moved out already. I am past the angry/ready to kill someone stage and have taken the stance that if I am going to laugh about his later... but, I just need guidance as to how I should proceed.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
airborne
Sleepy, foggy head, scratchy throat, scared that I am getting sick. I don't have time for a cold. I took an airborne. I hope it helps!! My big plans for today changed. I may try and spend a lot of the day on the couch. Pray that I stay healthy!!
Cbeyond Christmas Party
So I finally have all the pictures uploaded from the Cbeyond Christmas Party!! Here is a sneek peek.
Check out the rest here!!
Check out the rest here!!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Save Richie (dot) com
A friend of mine from Buckhead Church is trying to save the life of his friend.
From the website:
From the website:
We have a friend named Richie Spears. Earlier this year Richie was diagnosed with non-hodgkin lymphoma. Unfortunately the cancer was caught too late and it was far too advanced before they began treatment. Richie has been accepted to Duke's stem cell program and is slated to begin treatment in early 2008... Read the whole story
Here is what we want do... We need to raise enough money to offset the cost of a bone marrow transplant and recovery. We are shooting for a goal of $500,000. Will you join us?
Here is what we want do... We need to raise enough money to offset the cost of a bone marrow transplant and recovery. We are shooting for a goal of $500,000. Will you join us?
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Buckhead Church 341 - Cbeyond 0
As I previously posted, I have quite a few Starbucks options on my way to Buckhead Church. There are none on my way to Cbeyond and I was so jonesing for a Peppermint Mocha.
I am sad. And quite sleepy. There were quite a few pictures taken of me last night at the Cbeyond and after parties. If I get any of them I will post them here.
I am sad. And quite sleepy. There were quite a few pictures taken of me last night at the Cbeyond and after parties. If I get any of them I will post them here.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Why do I never remember my camera
This is the busiest time of year!! Why do I always forget to bring my camera?? And then, if I do actually remember to bring it why is it that I never remember to use it?
Last weekend I spent Friday making cookies (which, I amazingly I did remember to take pictures and once I pull them off my camera I will add them here) and then went to a cookie exchange. It was a ton of fun!!
Saturday night was the first of many Christmas parties. Gene and Alex hosted the party and I had a ton of fun. Alex was gracious enough to send out the pictures from the event. Here are some of them...
The festive red Christmas tree!!
Kendol & I in front of the tree!
Kendol & Bobby mid-conversation
Jesse & I posing for the camera.
VJ as the bartender.
On Monday my Community Group had our Christmas party at Pura Vida, which is only one of my favorite tapas restaurants ever!! Here is where I wish I would have remembered by camera... we don't have any pictures of all of us together. Instead of exchanging gifts each year we pool money for charity. This year we decided to go with Buckhead Church's drive to Be Rich. I am so glad we decide to give instead of get every year!!
Wednesday the Technical Solutions (aka IT for Buckhead, NorthPoint, and Browns Bridge) had our Christmas lunch which I previously blogged about.
Yesterday I helped my friends Ashley and Marcus move into their first house. They were my old neighbors at M Street Apartment and its sad that we now live further apart. But they moved into a really cute town home which is only a few minutes from the Farmers Market in DeKalb. I am so jealous!!
After the move was the Admin Christmas party for Buckhead, NorthPoint and Browns Bridge and it was held in the Attic at North Point... beautifully decorated. It was a lot of fun with dinner and the best chocolate milk ever (they had peppermint sticks and marshmallows... yummm!!!)!!!
After the Christmas party I picked up Kendol and we went to a going away party for a college friend of his. She has been going to school but decided she wasn't happy in her major, but has no clue what she wants to do. So, instead of spending a ton of money not doing anything she is going to go back home, live with her parents to save up some money, and decide what her next life step will be. I wish her luck and say a little prayer that she will find her direction!
But, this madness doesn't end. Here is my schedule for the next few days...
Saturday - work all day at Cbeyond then go to the Cbeyond Holiday party followed by the holiday after party (if I can make it)
Sunday - back to work at 8am, followed by church at 6pm and my friends Christmas Pot Luck at 7pm
Monday - my Friday at Cbeyond!! I then get to see my Community Group girls again!!
Tuesday - DAY OFF!!! Woo Hoo!! So far nothing major during the day. At night I get to see the progress that Ashley and Marcus made on getting their house together.
Wednesday - My Sex and The City night. After work at Buckhead Church (woo hoo) I get to hang out and watch SATC!!
Thursday - Work and work out (can't leave that out - Christmas time means a ton of food - none of it good for me)
Friday - ahhhhh relax
Wish me luck!! I want to make it to Friday!!! Hehe. But, I am looking forward to all the fun events coming up!
Last weekend I spent Friday making cookies (which, I amazingly I did remember to take pictures and once I pull them off my camera I will add them here) and then went to a cookie exchange. It was a ton of fun!!
Saturday night was the first of many Christmas parties. Gene and Alex hosted the party and I had a ton of fun. Alex was gracious enough to send out the pictures from the event. Here are some of them...
The festive red Christmas tree!!
Kendol & I in front of the tree!
Kendol & Bobby mid-conversation
Jesse & I posing for the camera.
VJ as the bartender.On Monday my Community Group had our Christmas party at Pura Vida, which is only one of my favorite tapas restaurants ever!! Here is where I wish I would have remembered by camera... we don't have any pictures of all of us together. Instead of exchanging gifts each year we pool money for charity. This year we decided to go with Buckhead Church's drive to Be Rich. I am so glad we decide to give instead of get every year!!
Wednesday the Technical Solutions (aka IT for Buckhead, NorthPoint, and Browns Bridge) had our Christmas lunch which I previously blogged about.
Yesterday I helped my friends Ashley and Marcus move into their first house. They were my old neighbors at M Street Apartment and its sad that we now live further apart. But they moved into a really cute town home which is only a few minutes from the Farmers Market in DeKalb. I am so jealous!!
After the move was the Admin Christmas party for Buckhead, NorthPoint and Browns Bridge and it was held in the Attic at North Point... beautifully decorated. It was a lot of fun with dinner and the best chocolate milk ever (they had peppermint sticks and marshmallows... yummm!!!)!!!
After the Christmas party I picked up Kendol and we went to a going away party for a college friend of his. She has been going to school but decided she wasn't happy in her major, but has no clue what she wants to do. So, instead of spending a ton of money not doing anything she is going to go back home, live with her parents to save up some money, and decide what her next life step will be. I wish her luck and say a little prayer that she will find her direction!
But, this madness doesn't end. Here is my schedule for the next few days...
Saturday - work all day at Cbeyond then go to the Cbeyond Holiday party followed by the holiday after party (if I can make it)
Sunday - back to work at 8am, followed by church at 6pm and my friends Christmas Pot Luck at 7pm
Monday - my Friday at Cbeyond!! I then get to see my Community Group girls again!!
Tuesday - DAY OFF!!! Woo Hoo!! So far nothing major during the day. At night I get to see the progress that Ashley and Marcus made on getting their house together.
Wednesday - My Sex and The City night. After work at Buckhead Church (woo hoo) I get to hang out and watch SATC!!
Thursday - Work and work out (can't leave that out - Christmas time means a ton of food - none of it good for me)
Friday - ahhhhh relax
Wish me luck!! I want to make it to Friday!!! Hehe. But, I am looking forward to all the fun events coming up!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Starbucks
On my walk to work this morning I realized that another Starbuck is now in my route to Buckhead Church. That brings the total count up to 3. I think the ATL is trying to compete with NYC.
Sweet.
PS - new favorite drink... peppermint mocha. Yummmm.
Sweet.
PS - new favorite drink... peppermint mocha. Yummmm.
12/13/2007
Getting something I never knew I wanted.
Being able to walk to work.
The smell that happens when its just about to rain. Especially this morning when the temperatures were in the mid-50's and the patio door was open when I woke up. It was better than the smell of morning coffee.
The smell of my apartment after it has been cleaned.
Waking up to a clean apartment.
The feeling of relaxation when my apartment is clean. Knowing I don't have that on my to do list.
When I can let go of something and just let someone else do it (without my input)... thanks Kendol for putting up the tarp again!!
Christmas lights.
Giving myself December to forget about my healthy eating habits and to enjoy the holiday food.
The ability to cry.
Being able to walk to work.
The smell that happens when its just about to rain. Especially this morning when the temperatures were in the mid-50's and the patio door was open when I woke up. It was better than the smell of morning coffee.
The smell of my apartment after it has been cleaned.
Waking up to a clean apartment.
The feeling of relaxation when my apartment is clean. Knowing I don't have that on my to do list.
When I can let go of something and just let someone else do it (without my input)... thanks Kendol for putting up the tarp again!!
Christmas lights.
Giving myself December to forget about my healthy eating habits and to enjoy the holiday food.
The ability to cry.
PostSecret
Yesterday we had the department Christmas party for the North Point IT department (I am not sure if that is really what our department is called but you get the idea). It was great!! I got to see a lot of people that I don't get to see on a regular basis. We ate Mama Fu's, listened to wonderful Christmas music, had a great time together, and exchanged Secret Santa presents.
I got the best gifts ever!!
Thank you Secret Santa Kyle.
PS. my secret... I read most of the book last night and then started crying. I don't know why.
I got the best gifts ever!!
Thank you Secret Santa Kyle.
PS. my secret... I read most of the book last night and then started crying. I don't know why.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Does it get any better than this for DECEMBER?!?!!?
I don't think so!! It was a beautiful day off. I had the screen door open all day to let in the fresh air and I went for a run at Piedmont Park just to get out in the 78 degree weather!! Lovely!!
I just thought I would rub it in a little bit for you northerners!! Hope you are enjoying the snow... I will be up there soon to 'enjoy' it with you.
I don't think so!! It was a beautiful day off. I had the screen door open all day to let in the fresh air and I went for a run at Piedmont Park just to get out in the 78 degree weather!! Lovely!!
I just thought I would rub it in a little bit for you northerners!! Hope you are enjoying the snow... I will be up there soon to 'enjoy' it with you.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Rare Blood
On Sunday I went with Kelly from my small group, her co-worker Mike and his friend to NPCC's Christmas's celebration for singles called Not So Silent Night. There was a silent auction and it was headlined by a group called Shane & Shane and they were amazing!! It was a lot of fun and the music was great!!
Last night I met up with Kelly again and Tiffany at Ru San's for dinner. IT was our off week for Community Group but we still wanted to get together since everyone has been so busy lately. It was so much fun chatting with them!!
In all of my errand running today I stopped at the Atlanta Red Cross to donate blood. While speaking to the extraction nurse (at one point I called her a doctor and she informed me I was incorrect) I found out that I have very rare blood. Not that A positive blood is all that rare its that my blood doesn't have a virus in it that almost all adults have. Not that the virus affect adults, but that means the blood can not be used in pre-mature babies. Since my blood doesn't contain that virus it can be used for pre-mature babies. I thought that was quite interesting.
Another stop on my day was to Ru San's with my Buckhead Church team. We had our Christmas lunch there and it was great!! It was fun to see everyone one and to be able to chat while eating sushi!
Last night I met up with Kelly again and Tiffany at Ru San's for dinner. IT was our off week for Community Group but we still wanted to get together since everyone has been so busy lately. It was so much fun chatting with them!!
In all of my errand running today I stopped at the Atlanta Red Cross to donate blood. While speaking to the extraction nurse (at one point I called her a doctor and she informed me I was incorrect) I found out that I have very rare blood. Not that A positive blood is all that rare its that my blood doesn't have a virus in it that almost all adults have. Not that the virus affect adults, but that means the blood can not be used in pre-mature babies. Since my blood doesn't contain that virus it can be used for pre-mature babies. I thought that was quite interesting.
Another stop on my day was to Ru San's with my Buckhead Church team. We had our Christmas lunch there and it was great!! It was fun to see everyone one and to be able to chat while eating sushi!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Another Tree!!!
This rocks!! So, the year I thought I wouldn't put up a tree I have had the opportunity to decorate three!! God rules!
This one was put up at Buckhead Church. Jerry got everything and he let me assist in putting the bulbs on the tree.
If you stand by the tree you would understand why we called the tree the 'King of the Trailer Park"... the bulbs are HUGE. But, in the picture they look pretty good. The rumor in the hallways are that there are pre-schoolers making decorations for are tree as I type. That would ROCK!!
This one was put up at Buckhead Church. Jerry got everything and he let me assist in putting the bulbs on the tree.
If you stand by the tree you would understand why we called the tree the 'King of the Trailer Park"... the bulbs are HUGE. But, in the picture they look pretty good. The rumor in the hallways are that there are pre-schoolers making decorations for are tree as I type. That would ROCK!!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Christmas Trees Everywhere
I wish I had my camera right now. I am at Buckhead Church and every time I walk around there are more and more (fake) Christmas trees popping up everywhere!! Loving it!!
The past week
So, it has been a busy last couple of days, hence, no posts. But to go back...
Sunday night rocked at church. My friend, co-worker, and exceptional blogger Carlos was one of the lead singers and it was great watching everyone on stage. It so nice that they have the music loud enough so I can't hear myself sing. I sing so well that way.. hehe!! Then we were able to listen to a wonderful speaker, Duffy Robins. If you want to watch the service yourself please do so at the Buckhead Church website.
Monday night I spent time with my community group. We ate pizza at Fellini's Pizza and discussed the upcoming Christmas season. Yesterday was my day off and I decided I wanted to get all of my Christmas shopping done. I had an idea of what I wanted to get for everyone but needed to pick it up. I thought it would take a half day maybe... boy was I wrong! I left my apartment around 10am and didn't get back home until almost 7:00!! I went to the Marshall's in Buckhead, quick stop at Starbucks for some Peppermint Mocha before heading over to Ikea, then onto the Marshall's at Perimeter, over to Loehmann's, back to Marshall's, then to the Perimeter Mall, over to Target and finished up at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was a busy day but I feel so relieved that I have gotten it all done! Once I got home I wrapped almost all the gifts! Exciting that I am so on the ball this year!! Now all thats left is to make the Christmas cookies and I can't wait. Thank God for Jesus' birth!! This way I get to have a favorite time of year (as well as my salvation)!!!
Sunday night rocked at church. My friend, co-worker, and exceptional blogger Carlos was one of the lead singers and it was great watching everyone on stage. It so nice that they have the music loud enough so I can't hear myself sing. I sing so well that way.. hehe!! Then we were able to listen to a wonderful speaker, Duffy Robins. If you want to watch the service yourself please do so at the Buckhead Church website.
Monday night I spent time with my community group. We ate pizza at Fellini's Pizza and discussed the upcoming Christmas season. Yesterday was my day off and I decided I wanted to get all of my Christmas shopping done. I had an idea of what I wanted to get for everyone but needed to pick it up. I thought it would take a half day maybe... boy was I wrong! I left my apartment around 10am and didn't get back home until almost 7:00!! I went to the Marshall's in Buckhead, quick stop at Starbucks for some Peppermint Mocha before heading over to Ikea, then onto the Marshall's at Perimeter, over to Loehmann's, back to Marshall's, then to the Perimeter Mall, over to Target and finished up at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was a busy day but I feel so relieved that I have gotten it all done! Once I got home I wrapped almost all the gifts! Exciting that I am so on the ball this year!! Now all thats left is to make the Christmas cookies and I can't wait. Thank God for Jesus' birth!! This way I get to have a favorite time of year (as well as my salvation)!!!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Christmas Tree!!
My parents sent me more pictures of my Christmas tree all decorated and I love them so I thought I would add them to my blog:
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
11/26/2007
I received these pictures of my Christmas tree from my parents today:
That Carlos co-led singing at Buckhead Church for the first time, and it was awsome!!
The message at church last night spoke right to me.
That I was able to sit with my friend Amy.
That there is a church in Buckhead that I LOVE to attend.
That I am able to read my Bible.
That Carlos co-led singing at Buckhead Church for the first time, and it was awsome!!
The message at church last night spoke right to me.
That I was able to sit with my friend Amy.
That there is a church in Buckhead that I LOVE to attend.
That I am able to read my Bible.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
11/22/2007
PARADES!!! (Love the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
A day to eat a TON of food!
Mimosas in the morning
A day to spend with friends and good food
A day to remember what I am truly thankful for
Two places to work each week
Rainy days
Candles
A door to open to smell the rain and feel the breeze
THE PARADE!!
(Did I mention the parade)
A day to eat a TON of food!
Mimosas in the morning
A day to spend with friends and good food
A day to remember what I am truly thankful for
Two places to work each week
Rainy days
Candles
A door to open to smell the rain and feel the breeze
THE PARADE!!
(Did I mention the parade)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!! I am making a pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie tonight and I a so looking forward to it!! I went against my usual and bought (for the first time ever) pre-made crusts. So, I am going to test it out tomorrow and see if I can tell a difference between my home-made crust and the store bought. If not, that would save me a ton of time in the kitchen!!
My big plans for tomorrow are as follows:
- have a mimosa while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!!
- enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with Kendol, Victor and Kendrick
- remembering all that I have to be thankful for
and then nothing!! That all the plans I have. We'll see what else creeps into the day. But, even if that is all that happens I will be happy.
I am a little sad that I don't have my Christmas tree to look at for the next month, but I know my parents are enjoying it (well, the better be :)~ ).
My big plans for tomorrow are as follows:
- have a mimosa while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!!
- enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with Kendol, Victor and Kendrick
- remembering all that I have to be thankful for
and then nothing!! That all the plans I have. We'll see what else creeps into the day. But, even if that is all that happens I will be happy.
I am a little sad that I don't have my Christmas tree to look at for the next month, but I know my parents are enjoying it (well, the better be :)~ ).
11/21/2007
All of my family and friends
The fact that I can keep up with most of them via blog, email, texting, chatting, aim's, and phone.
When my Grandparents can stop by for lunch on their way to Florida
That I can take a plane, train, or automobile to see my friends and family.
The fact that I can keep up with most of them via blog, email, texting, chatting, aim's, and phone.
When my Grandparents can stop by for lunch on their way to Florida
That I can take a plane, train, or automobile to see my friends and family.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
My walk home from Buckhead Church
I thought you might enjoy a walk with me. So, I brought my camera into work today and took pictures on my walk home! I get a lot of comments when people find out that I actually walk to work. I thought, why not show everyone "why?" Because, every time I walk I always think, "why not???" I hope you enjoy the scenery as much as I do!
11/20/2007
Beautiful fall days
The ability to hear
The fact that I can sing as loudly as I want at church and still can't hear myself (I am really that bad)
Blue couches
cameras
kendol, who will walk with me.
a place to call home
The ability to hear
The fact that I can sing as loudly as I want at church and still can't hear myself (I am really that bad)
Blue couches
cameras
kendol, who will walk with me.
a place to call home
Friday, November 16, 2007
Jamaica
My friend Angie gave me a CD with all the pictures from her Jamaican wedding on it. I saw this picture of me and liked it :) So, why not add it to the blog.
Added Michigan Pictures!!
I added pictures from the trip to Michigan!!! There isn't many (I am good a remembering to bring the camera but thats about all) so enjoy what is there!
Things I am Thankful For
I have been reading a book that suggests writing down everything you are thankful for and updating it daily. So, I am doing so. Check it out if you get bored :)
11/16/2007
Days off
Sleeping in until 11am
Peace and quiet
The Holiday
Knitting Needles
The familiarity of my couch
Oranges for breakfast
Proverbs 16:9
the great staff at the Ansley Publix last night
Trader Joe's
Sleeping in until 11am
Peace and quiet
The Holiday
Knitting Needles
The familiarity of my couch
Oranges for breakfast
Proverbs 16:9
the great staff at the Ansley Publix last night
Trader Joe's
Thursday, November 15, 2007
New PICS!!
I added some new pictures from last night!! We had our first Sex & The City Night and it was a blast!! Enjoy the pics...
11/15/07
Sitting on the 4th floor of Buckhead Church overlooking Buckhead. I am thankful for the view.
For the beauty of Fall.
For friends who love SATC as much as me.
For getting to see Lynn's 20 story view of Midtown.
For loving my job at BC.
For God providing me the money to save to move to NYC!!
For being able to walk to work this morning and for my beautiful white scarf.
For being able to watch Nip/Tuck tonight with Ashley and Marcus.
For beautiful red trees.
laptops and power cables
For the beauty of Fall.
For friends who love SATC as much as me.
For getting to see Lynn's 20 story view of Midtown.
For loving my job at BC.
For God providing me the money to save to move to NYC!!
For being able to walk to work this morning and for my beautiful white scarf.
For being able to watch Nip/Tuck tonight with Ashley and Marcus.
For beautiful red trees.
laptops and power cables
It rained last night
and then got really cold this morning! My walk to Buckhead Church was quite chilly but nothing like the biting wind of Michigan. But now I sit on the 4th floor of the Church, looking out at an amazing view. It makes me wish I would have remembered to bring my camera. Fall has finally officially arrived in Atlanta. It sure is beautiful.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
VACATION!!!
I just got back from vacation... it was great. It was COLD, but GREAT!! I took Kendol up with me to visit my family and for us (mostly Kendol) it was a week of firsts:
- it was the first time someone came up to Michigan with me from ATL
- it was our first experience watching Jeff Dunham
- it was his first time in Michigan - north of Detroit
- it was his first time shooting a bow
- it was his first time bow hunting
- it was his first time tracking a deer
- it was his first taste of 'Tiger Meat' - and no, its probably not what you think
- it was his first time understanding country music
- I am sure there are more, I just forgot them
We spent the weekend with my Mom's side of the family - it was our Christmas!! My grandparents always go to Florida in the winter so we get everyone together before they head south. Its always a ton of fun! We played a ton of euchre and schafkopf. We ate more food than anyone should (I swear I gained 10 pounds)!
Then Kendol and I crossed the state to visit with my cousin Marie and to see my Grandma and any other relative that we could manage to see. We stayed at "Adam's house" so we saw him a few times. On Sunday Adam, Marie, Kendol and I went to church at Mars Hill, we drove by my family's old house in Jenison, and then headed out to a few bars for drinks. On Monday Marie, Kendol and I stopped by Grandma's house and saw her and Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed then showed us where Grandpa is now buried. Then at night we saw Uncle Rogor and Kelly. Kelly just had her house decorated by a designer for Christmas... and it was beautiful!!
We left Grand Rapids Tuesday morning and hung out with my parents for a few days before heading back to the ATL. I was able to decorate both trees (my Christmas tree and my parents version of a Christmas tree). I have a few pictures that I need to upload yet... once I do I will add them to the blog. And, we watched the CMA awards on Wednesday.
My favorite quote from the week came from Kendol when he was trying to explain to his Mom how country Michigan really is. I only got part of the conversation but anything she named he said "no, more country than that." And to explain it to her he said "no, its like Kansas." When he got off the phone I asked if he had ever been to Kansas and he said, "no, but I have to imagine this is what it looks like."
As always, the time flew by! I am excited to go back again in December for Christmas part deux!!
- it was the first time someone came up to Michigan with me from ATL
- it was our first experience watching Jeff Dunham
- it was his first time in Michigan - north of Detroit
- it was his first time shooting a bow
- it was his first time bow hunting
- it was his first time tracking a deer
- it was his first taste of 'Tiger Meat' - and no, its probably not what you think
- it was his first time understanding country music
- I am sure there are more, I just forgot them
We spent the weekend with my Mom's side of the family - it was our Christmas!! My grandparents always go to Florida in the winter so we get everyone together before they head south. Its always a ton of fun! We played a ton of euchre and schafkopf. We ate more food than anyone should (I swear I gained 10 pounds)!
Then Kendol and I crossed the state to visit with my cousin Marie and to see my Grandma and any other relative that we could manage to see. We stayed at "Adam's house" so we saw him a few times. On Sunday Adam, Marie, Kendol and I went to church at Mars Hill, we drove by my family's old house in Jenison, and then headed out to a few bars for drinks. On Monday Marie, Kendol and I stopped by Grandma's house and saw her and Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed then showed us where Grandpa is now buried. Then at night we saw Uncle Rogor and Kelly. Kelly just had her house decorated by a designer for Christmas... and it was beautiful!!
We left Grand Rapids Tuesday morning and hung out with my parents for a few days before heading back to the ATL. I was able to decorate both trees (my Christmas tree and my parents version of a Christmas tree). I have a few pictures that I need to upload yet... once I do I will add them to the blog. And, we watched the CMA awards on Wednesday.
My favorite quote from the week came from Kendol when he was trying to explain to his Mom how country Michigan really is. I only got part of the conversation but anything she named he said "no, more country than that." And to explain it to her he said "no, its like Kansas." When he got off the phone I asked if he had ever been to Kansas and he said, "no, but I have to imagine this is what it looks like."
As always, the time flew by! I am excited to go back again in December for Christmas part deux!!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Kristie is...
So, Heather of WittakerWoman has updated her blog with Heather is... and listed everything that came up when she googled "Heather is." I thought it was pretty cute so I did the same. Check it out!
Kristie is...
- just a click or call away (very true)
- an outstanding real estate professional (I always wanted to be!)
- has been working to write women back into history. (Sweet)
- a personal branding expert who offers complete personal branding services including consulting
- truly an inspiration to entrepreneurs
- amazing at kindly snapping her fingers in front of my face
- hitting the runway
- a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law (man have I been busy)
- not so courageous (this can be true at times)
- good looking (I am glad everyone knows this ;)
- stuffed with feminism, metaphysics, philosophy
Kristie is...
- just a click or call away (very true)
- an outstanding real estate professional (I always wanted to be!)
- has been working to write women back into history. (Sweet)
- a personal branding expert who offers complete personal branding services including consulting
- truly an inspiration to entrepreneurs
- amazing at kindly snapping her fingers in front of my face
- hitting the runway
- a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law (man have I been busy)
- not so courageous (this can be true at times)
- good looking (I am glad everyone knows this ;)
- stuffed with feminism, metaphysics, philosophy
Sunday, October 28, 2007
What do you think of the new blog???
So, I decided that after about 3 years of the same thing it was time for a little refresh. What do you think?
Wish List
So, somehow I ended up in the Neiman Marcus email list and found a few things that I now feel I need to have. I thought I would share them with you. They don't actaully go together. Just all things that appear beautiful to me :)
Thursday, October 25, 2007
15 minutes of fame
I was working out at my typical LA Fitness today when, running next to this girl that would make most women like my die... 100 lbs soaking wet, 0 fat, flat stomach... when I realized I need to work on my envy. In doing so I started naming all the things I was grateful for... my curvy hips, and um... anyway... while I am trying so hard not to feel too bad about myself a guy came up to me and stated that he noticed me in the Atlanta magazine and wanted my autograph. Could God be any more obvious?!?!? QUIT OBSESSING!!! Enjoy being me! I had to smile.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Feels so good...
I have had a few people come up to me today here at Buckhead Church and let me know that I am doing a really good job. And on this rainy Wednesday it has made me feel really good. One of the guys who said something to me was from another NP campus and said that he has heard a lot of great things about me!
Everyone needs a little encouragement from time to time and this was more than I could ask for!
Everyone needs a little encouragement from time to time and this was more than I could ask for!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Nicole's Birthday Cake
So, this is my day of posts I guess... but I wanted to show off a cake I made for Kendol's daughter Nicole. She is turning 7 this month and we are about to head off to her birthday party!!
Pictures from VJ's party
I have (finally) uploaded pictures from VJ's party. Check them out!! They are also posted on the left with the rest of my picture links!!
NEW EXPRESSO MAKER!!!
OHHHH I AM SOOOOO HAPPY!!!!
I was talking to a co-worker at Cbeyond last week about how much I love Starbucks and am learning the 'language.' I am not to the point where people there know my name but then I guess that means I have something to strive for...
But, in the conversation I happened to mention how much I love expresso and will get an extra shot in my drinks sometimes. Well, come to find out he has an expresso maker that neither he or his wife use. Whaaaaaaa?!!? Don't use?!?!?! Apparently he received it as a gift so I told him if he ever wanted to find it a good home, I am willing to adopt it.
This week guess what he brought to work!! You guessed it! The expresso maker! I was thrilled. So yesterday at lunch I went to my favorite Starbucks out in Vinings and got me some expresso!! Why is that particular Starbucks my favorite?? EVERY time I have been there everyone has been more than helpful, the go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and they always seem to be having fun! They are an inspiration to me.
So, of course I couldn't make expresso last night or I would just be going to sleep right now. However, I did read the instructions and ran some test runs (I can make a mean cup of hot, steamed water). I woke up this morning with a big fat grin on my face, came out to the kitchen, and made my first expresso with steamed milk. Not to shabby for the first go.
What do you think??
I was talking to a co-worker at Cbeyond last week about how much I love Starbucks and am learning the 'language.' I am not to the point where people there know my name but then I guess that means I have something to strive for...
But, in the conversation I happened to mention how much I love expresso and will get an extra shot in my drinks sometimes. Well, come to find out he has an expresso maker that neither he or his wife use. Whaaaaaaa?!!? Don't use?!?!?! Apparently he received it as a gift so I told him if he ever wanted to find it a good home, I am willing to adopt it.
This week guess what he brought to work!! You guessed it! The expresso maker! I was thrilled. So yesterday at lunch I went to my favorite Starbucks out in Vinings and got me some expresso!! Why is that particular Starbucks my favorite?? EVERY time I have been there everyone has been more than helpful, the go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and they always seem to be having fun! They are an inspiration to me.
So, of course I couldn't make expresso last night or I would just be going to sleep right now. However, I did read the instructions and ran some test runs (I can make a mean cup of hot, steamed water). I woke up this morning with a big fat grin on my face, came out to the kitchen, and made my first expresso with steamed milk. Not to shabby for the first go.
What do you think??
Judgment
Well, well, well. I bet you have never looked at judgment in this way before. Think I am judging you? Well, I am not. I say this because I have never looked at judgment in this way. It rocks. You will love it. Boy do I have a lot to learn.
P.S. you will want to listen to both sermons in the Judgment Call series that are already online. If you click on the 'F' you can watch it, not just listen. And, there are 2 more installments coming up... I know I can't wait!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Sex & The City
So my community group had our first Sex & The City night and we had the most fun!! We all met up at Kelly's house and watched the first half of the first season. Also, Kelly made a ton of low-carb foods since there are some dieters in the group and we drank wine and bellini's! It was too fun! We are planning on making it a monthly thing so I am excited. Kelly did take some pictures so if I get them I will upload them!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Exciting!
Well, this week is making me very tired!!! But, a good tired! Friday was a really big day for me. Kendrick and I were the hosts for Victor's birthday party! We had decided to make it a little bit more low key affair by having the party at Victor's place and for Kendrick, Mike (Kendrick's friend) and I making the food. We did everything as tapas and did it all in complete VJ style... alcohol in everything! It was wonderful and everyone loved the food... which made me happy since I started preparing the food at 10am that day! Hehe. Since I love to cook, here is a listing of what we made:
1. Mixed fresh fruit (pineapple, mango, apples, oranges, grapes, muskmelon, and cantaloupe) with a few different types of wine.
2. BBQ ribs with red wine
3. Kendrick made BBQ meatballs with Budweiser sauce
4. Mike made fried tilapia with Bourbon
5. chicken apple salad in tomatoes (the chicken had been soaked in sherry)
6. Margarita chicken and shrimp skewers
7. bruschetta (sadly no alcohol in this dish)
And, we had all the guests bring the drinks. All leftover drinks went to Victor for a birthday gift. Kendrick and I wanted Victor to have something to open as well so we got him a laptop bag from Kenneth Cole (VJ's favorite designer). It was a blast and a ton of pictures were taken... now I just have to get them and upload them. When I do I will let you know.
I, of course worked on Saturday and Sunday. So, after being up all night a VJ's party I had a difficult time with work but I managed to get everything done that needed to be. I went home Saturday night to take a nap but just couldn't seem to fall asleep. So, no nap occurred before going out to neighbor Raleigh's birthday party at Twains, which is a pool hall bar in Decatur. We had a blast with Raleigh, his colleagues in the master's program for philosophy at Georgia State, and the rest of us non-philosophy majors.
Needless to say I was out late again Saturday night and had to be to work on Sunday, bright and early! I managed to work fairly well most of the day and got a slight nap in before going to church at night. I am so glad that I did go to church though. We had our first session of a series in judgement. It brought in a lot of new perspectives focusing around Matthew 7:1-5. Basically, the concept boils down to looking at the mirror and at yourself and the issues in your life before you judge someone else. It was really good to hear!
I did get a full night sleep last night, which was fabulous but I am still exhausted! Tonight I am heading to Dolce in Atlantic Station with my small group girls. I am very excited to see everyone and to eat at Dolce since I haven't been there yet. Then on Tuesday night is the first 7|22 at Buckhead Church! I am excited for the next few days!!
1. Mixed fresh fruit (pineapple, mango, apples, oranges, grapes, muskmelon, and cantaloupe) with a few different types of wine.
2. BBQ ribs with red wine
3. Kendrick made BBQ meatballs with Budweiser sauce
4. Mike made fried tilapia with Bourbon
5. chicken apple salad in tomatoes (the chicken had been soaked in sherry)
6. Margarita chicken and shrimp skewers
7. bruschetta (sadly no alcohol in this dish)
And, we had all the guests bring the drinks. All leftover drinks went to Victor for a birthday gift. Kendrick and I wanted Victor to have something to open as well so we got him a laptop bag from Kenneth Cole (VJ's favorite designer). It was a blast and a ton of pictures were taken... now I just have to get them and upload them. When I do I will let you know.
I, of course worked on Saturday and Sunday. So, after being up all night a VJ's party I had a difficult time with work but I managed to get everything done that needed to be. I went home Saturday night to take a nap but just couldn't seem to fall asleep. So, no nap occurred before going out to neighbor Raleigh's birthday party at Twains, which is a pool hall bar in Decatur. We had a blast with Raleigh, his colleagues in the master's program for philosophy at Georgia State, and the rest of us non-philosophy majors.
Needless to say I was out late again Saturday night and had to be to work on Sunday, bright and early! I managed to work fairly well most of the day and got a slight nap in before going to church at night. I am so glad that I did go to church though. We had our first session of a series in judgement. It brought in a lot of new perspectives focusing around Matthew 7:1-5. Basically, the concept boils down to looking at the mirror and at yourself and the issues in your life before you judge someone else. It was really good to hear!
I did get a full night sleep last night, which was fabulous but I am still exhausted! Tonight I am heading to Dolce in Atlantic Station with my small group girls. I am very excited to see everyone and to eat at Dolce since I haven't been there yet. Then on Tuesday night is the first 7|22 at Buckhead Church! I am excited for the next few days!!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Who knew...
So, apparently as a member of the staff (I think being contract counts as being a member) at Buckhead Church they, as in the higher ups, want you to actually be a better person. And, once every 90 days they give us training in how to do just that. I was amazed... floored... astonished. I fell even further in love with the job I am only doing 2 days a week.
Being only apart of one post-college company I had a believe that all companies worked in one way... what can the employee do for me (aka how can we get the most out of them with providing the least to them). All the training I have ever gotten was so that the company could get more outta me.
I am so grateful to be apart of something so much greater than that. As I told my Dad earlier today... "God is a fabulous boss!" And Jason and Jeff aren't so bad either! Thanks so much Buckhead Church.
Being only apart of one post-college company I had a believe that all companies worked in one way... what can the employee do for me (aka how can we get the most out of them with providing the least to them). All the training I have ever gotten was so that the company could get more outta me.
I am so grateful to be apart of something so much greater than that. As I told my Dad earlier today... "God is a fabulous boss!" And Jason and Jeff aren't so bad either! Thanks so much Buckhead Church.
Peach Magazine
So... I have had a second of fame... I was in Atlanta's Peach magazine. They have a page for events that are happening around the city and I happened to get in. I am super excited!! Check me out...
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Comments for Breast Cancer
The Budget Fashionista is raising money for Breast Cancer Research. What do you have to do to help? All you have to do is leave her a comment and she donates $1 for each one. Go ahead, comment away...
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Whitney's Party
Kendol and I went to our friend Whitney's birthday party... here are some pictures from her party.
Fun times!!!
Fun times!!!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Sometimes life doesn't have anything to do with money...
Or, ask and you shall receive. I stated only two days ago that I wanted an iPod and apparently I won one from my job at Cbeyond!!! God is good!
P.S. God, can I now please have the Nike+ shoes & the sports pack. Pretty please.
/blush
P.S. God, can I now please have the Nike+ shoes & the sports pack. Pretty please.
/blush
ADDICTED
My name is Kristie and I am an addict. Yes, it is true. After all these years trying to avoid it. Trying to walk a straight line. I finally broke down on Tuesday. While sitting on my couch trying to avoid my headache but the whole time dreaming of coffee. I am truly addicted to coffee.
But I found that I am not only addicted to coffee. No, no, no. I am finding addictions are like grey hairs or lays potato chips - you can never have just one. So, here are my addictions:
1) Coffee (in the morning before my first sip it really doesn't matter what kind)
2) Starbucks
3) double-tall, no whip, fat-free pumpkin spice latte
4) Fresh-2-Order
5) Mac PowerBook G4
Yes, yes, yes... its sad but true. I am learning the language... But, on the up side, check out the sweet cups I found and decided I couldn't live without:
For those who have not been to Fresh-2-Order you are sooooo missing out. While sitting outside in downtown Atlanta across from a Starbucks, Kendol and I enjoyed our relatively cheap, exceptionally fresh dinner. Besides, who can say no to bourbon marinated Salmon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, tarragon aioli, and corn cilantro relish. I can't wait to have another!
With all the love from my additions I am a little bit sad. Really its only for two reasons:
1) I can not upload pictures from my beloved Kodak EasyShare camera to my newest love... my Mac PowerBook G4. Apple tells me they are 'uncompatable.' I say they are meant to be.
2) Its always a sad day when you find out your boyfriend likes the movie 'Willow.' And I quote from him, "I have never seen so many midgets in my entire life."
But I found that I am not only addicted to coffee. No, no, no. I am finding addictions are like grey hairs or lays potato chips - you can never have just one. So, here are my addictions:
1) Coffee (in the morning before my first sip it really doesn't matter what kind)
2) Starbucks
3) double-tall, no whip, fat-free pumpkin spice latte
4) Fresh-2-Order
5) Mac PowerBook G4
Yes, yes, yes... its sad but true. I am learning the language... But, on the up side, check out the sweet cups I found and decided I couldn't live without:
For those who have not been to Fresh-2-Order you are sooooo missing out. While sitting outside in downtown Atlanta across from a Starbucks, Kendol and I enjoyed our relatively cheap, exceptionally fresh dinner. Besides, who can say no to bourbon marinated Salmon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, tarragon aioli, and corn cilantro relish. I can't wait to have another!
With all the love from my additions I am a little bit sad. Really its only for two reasons:
1) I can not upload pictures from my beloved Kodak EasyShare camera to my newest love... my Mac PowerBook G4. Apple tells me they are 'uncompatable.' I say they are meant to be.
2) Its always a sad day when you find out your boyfriend likes the movie 'Willow.' And I quote from him, "I have never seen so many midgets in my entire life."
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