whew...

what a great weekend! but unfortunately, i'm ending it with a migraine and looking like a lobster. evidently i didn't get the memo today to put sunscreen on my face! boo!

thursday night, i ended up going with a group of friends to kaboom town. this was the first time since i think high school(? or maybe college) that i have gone. now this is a weird fact since i practically work RIGHT THERE!! it was kind of a random group of people that went - but we had a great time! we went to dinner at mi cocina... and then headed to my office to watch the fireworks. so after a mambo taxi (or two... hee hee), we braved the traffic and got there literally RIGHT before they started!! here is a pic from the ride there. poor maggie had to ride in the back... and then could barely get in the picture!! haha.
friday, several of us headed to the lake with jennifer. (i love my JEN!!) it was such a relaxing day! thanks jennifer for inviting me!! it was wonderful hanging out with you all day! there is NOTHING like being on the lake... feeling the wind in your face going across the water. seriously.

we came back in time to watch the fireworks in lewisville. they did not disappoint. i actually think they were better than kaboom town. and it was a BEAUTIFUL night. we obviously don't miss an opportunity to take another picture... ha. here we are after the day at the lake...
saturday i headed to anna for a cookout at my sister's to celebrate her birthday!! i always love an opportunity to see them! :) we had a wonderful time. great food - and great cupcakes as keely will atest too...

that night, a bunch of us went out dancing to help celebrate early for stephanie's birthday! there was an 80s band there... let me just say "interesting"... lol. but when they were taking a break, we were out there on the dance floor!!

and then today, i hit the pool with lori. this is where i lost my brain evidently. we weren't out THAT long. maybe 3 hours? but i guess if you are out 3 hours and don't put sunscreen on your face, you can guess what can happen!! luckily i don't have pictures for you of that!

so now i'm off to take more meds for this migraine... hopefully it will be gone before tomorrow. man i hate monday mornings. did i mention that?? and i REALLY hate them after a holiday weekend!!

I...

I am: in denial of turning 31 this year.

I think: WAY too much.

I know: the Lord loves me and has His best plan for me… but sometimes I hold onto things in my life too tightly and get things out of whack

I want: to eat all I want and never gain weight… this has NEVER happened.

I have: a lot of quirks… I think I get them from my mother. :)

I wish: I would let loose more… go to the “I care” line

I hate: Monday mornings

I miss: my cousin Laura who lives in Alabama right now

I fear: making the wrong decisions and being single forever

I hear: my coworker who has been on her cellphone ALL day long speaking in a language I can’t understand. But then again, I’m writing a blog!!

I feel: a little loopy right now. It’s been a little nutty today. Actually, its been kind of fun. No boss – and a lot of laughter at work.

I smell: my cheez-its I am eating right now

I crave: ice cream. If it is cold and creamy, I want it!!

I search: for fun shoes online – I’m addicted I tell you.

I wonder: what my life will look like in 5 years

I regret: a lot of things… but then I have to remind myself that the Lord’s in control.

I love: to laugh and make others smile.

I ache: when those close to me hurt.

I care: about what people think WAY too much.

I always: shave my legs every day.

I am not: high maintenance. :) I’m really not!!

I believe: I have the cutest nieces and nephews ever

I dance: poorly!! LOL. But I so badly wish I could!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sing: all of the time. In the car, at home, etc.

I don’t always: think clearly/do the best thing when I’m tired…

I fight: with my sister a WHOLE lot less than I used to… (and that’s a miracle, isn’t it, Aim?!) in fact, its usually when I’m being ultra-selfish. I’m sorry Aim!!! I love you!!

I write: very little… or at least handwritten stuff. I need to journal more.

I win: nothing! It’s in my genes.

I lose: my patience when driving in traffic… I hate to drive slow.

I never: eat mushrooms or black olives - EVER

I confuse: pretty much everyone around me!! LOL

I listen: to my iPod all of the time. When I’m at home, it’s on.

I can usually be found: on my computer. Haha.

I am scared: of geese and of not being in control.

I need: solid, close friendships – and things to do on the weekends… I hate quiet, lonely weekends

I am happy about: having Friday off!!

Ten things I’d like to do: (and more)

**UPDATED**

1. Go to Europe – namely Paris and Italy (ok… those aren’t the same things. One is a city, another, a country. But still. I want to go!!)

2. Run another half marathon

3. Fall in love – haha. Yeah. Just had to put this one on here. :)

4. Get out of Texas this year!!!

5. Cook more - become more comfortable with it

6. Become a photographer – guess that would mean I would need to get a good camera, take a class and start taking pictures?

7. Experience more of Dallas – anyone want to join me?!

8. Figure out how to work in my yard. LOL. I hate yardwork and have successfully killed my plants. My flowerbeds/plants look horrible!!

9. Learn how to do flower arrangements – weird one. I know.

10. GET A NEW JOB!!!!! (and maybe a new career?!?!)

**UPDATE** (I keep thinking of more things I want to add... and I know there are more but here are just some I think of...)

11. Take voice lessons

12. Learn how to dance

13. Get a dog - a chocolate lab

14. Start riding... a road bike that is

These are just a few things!