Back in Austin!!

Well, we have successfully moved my belongings back to my parents house and I am back in Austin until Thursday! It's actually quite nice to be here and not have to drag myself in to a job every morning. I am very excited about my trip and think about it atleast 10 times a day! I don't think that it will actually hit me until I have arrived and sleep my first night in a new place!

I am feeling a bit anxious about leaving the people that I love, but the good part is...they will always be there!!

I have scoped out a cool little coffee shop just two blocks from where I will be staying and I'm sure that I will be a frequent visitor!

Bless the Coffee Shop!!!

Annual Sick Day (week)!!

OK, so I guess it's my time to lay in bed, swearing to the ceiling and promising things that no human could possibly accomplish.

SSSSSIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!

Seriously?...At least this only happens but once a year. Unfortunately when the time does roll around, it hits me like a Mack Truck!!

Finally went to the doctor and was informed that I have a bacterial infection in my throat! Mmm Yum! Glands Swollen? Check! Impossible to swallow or breath? Check! Large, ( very attractive I might add) pustules on your tonsils? Check!

I am good to go!!!

I was going to give you a visual, but decided to spare you.

You can thank me later!

Preparing for the Long Haul!!

Well I'm in steady packing mode. Actually I have a lot more shit than I thought! Things seem to keep popping up no matter how many boxes I seem to fill.

How many bottles of lotion does one woman need? I was thinking of dumping them all in to one large bottle and being done with it, but the idea of smelling like a a musky old lady in a hot box swayed me a bit....

Ciao for Now!!

Crazy Straws Make Everything taste Better!!!

Had a great time back home with my family! It's always good to get to see them and have a good laugh!

I usually try to avoid going to the store (especially the mall) the day after Christmas, but decided to brave the crowds anyway.

Lucky for me and my big sister, we came across some highly desired, feats of engineering.

I present to you.....Straw Glasses!!

Why these were not introduced before the blue tooth, I will never know!

Hands free beverage enjoyment!!!

I suggest acquiring some of your own, very handy in a number of situations....

driving

a friendly game of Ms Mary Mack

discussing global warming....

all while sipping on your beverage of choice!!

Brilliant!!!

Preparing for the Holidays!!

So, I've finished shopping for the family! It actually wasn't so bad! I usually feel a bit overwhelmed at the idea of having to come up with unique gift ideas. But this year, I decided the first thing that came to mind when I thought of my family, was what they will be getting for Christmas.

This got me thinking...what are some of the worst Christmas presents that people have ever received? Decided to Google it...this is what I saw.....

I was actually a bit disappointed. I was hoping for some more home-made handy crafts. You know...hand molded ashtrays and the like. Although I don't know who wouldn't be happy with a gem like the one above. Not only does it keep you warm, you have the capacity to scare every child that crosses your path.

First thing that came to mind was..Bozo the clown and the ping pong game. Do you remember that one? Great show!!

Horrible idea...clowns.

Unfortunate gift indeed.

Only in TEXAS!!!

Only in Texas....

....can you gleefully stare up at a very large stuffed steer...

....while savoring a delectable brisket wrap....

....and not feel slightly ill from knowing the source of your enjoyment!!!

Mmmmm Beef! You taste good my friend!

New Shoes!!!

Ok! So I'm twelve years old again!

My closest friend in the whole wide world just bought me a wonderful gift for my trip and I can't take them off of my feet! I can literally run faster and jump higher...believe me, I already tested them out.

I even tried a pseudo climb...worked beautifully.







I can't wait to see where these shoes will take me!



Thank you Matt!!

8 more days of Work!!!

9 exclamation points alone on this one blog...I am good! ( make that 10).