Tuesday, June 17, 2008
My future camera
I know I've been talking about getting a camera for a while. I really want the Nikon D60. I have $300 saved up towards it, but now I need to save up the rest. I can't wait to have a camera that takes awesome pictures. When I get it, I want to spend an entire day downtown taking pictures. You know, I've lived in the city my entire life and have never walked around downtown. It should be interesting. Below are some picture from the Nikon D60.
Crazy Fun
So, I had a blast this weekend!
Friday was filled with drama. But what is our group without a little drama?! Anyways, Amber came up to see me at work just before close. Keith totally fell in love with her, so he suggested we all go out for drinks. Me, Amber, Keith and William all went to The Roundup. We only stayed for a little while. It's so strange to see two cowboys dancing with each other! Then we went back to The Bronx. While we were standing in the parking lot, Mr. Muscles pulls up. He agreed to go with us, so we headed to JRs. Did I mention that he was wearing a muscle shirt? So anyways, while we were there, Keith and Amber were everywhere, so Mr. Muscles and I sat down in the couch room. A while later, Keith came in without Amber. I asked where she was, and he said she was with Indiana Jones. Shortly after, a guy comes in wearing khaki shorts, an I Love NY t-shirt, and an Indiana Jones hat. When Amber came in the room, we grabbed her and headed to Havanna. I love that place. They were playing Pitbull as soon as we walked in. Man, I danced so much. But it was so much fun! After a while we left, and while we were walking down Cedar Springs, we saw a drag queen playing the guitar and singing The Beatles. Of course we stopped. I don't know how long we stayed there singing songs with her, but it seemed like forever! We finally left and went home. I didn't get to bed until around 4am.
Saturday I had to get up kinda early and get ready. Kristin came and picked me up, and we headed to Farmers Market. We were both starving when we got there, so we ate at the little Mexican restaurant there. Then we walked around and bought lots of produce. I got corn, onions, squash, peanuts, and a watermelon. The day wouldn't be complete without some drama. Jesse was watching Elora while we were out and he was being an ass. Did I mention that I can't stand him? He finally decided to watch her until after we were done with our plans. So after Farmers Market, we went to Borders. I ended up buying 4 books! I won't have to buy a book for the rest of the year! Then we headed over to Central Market. While we were there, I found the Stella Rosa wine I had been looking for. I got so excited, and had to hold myself back from buying more than one bottle. I also bought some strawberries, a pineapple, homemade tortillas, and blueberry granola. I saw some white tulips while I was there that I fell in love with. But I couldn't buy them since it was so hot outside and we weren't going home anytime soon. And I found out the name of the flowers that I want to buy for my apartment, but now I can't remember what they are called.
After all our shopping, we went to The Angelika to see Sex and the City. They have a bar at The Angelika, so of course we had to get something. I got a white zinfandel and Kristin got a cosmo. The movie was 2 1/2 hours long, but it didn't seem like it. I really liked it. Now I'm real excited to read the book. After the movie, we went to Martini Ranch. We were expecting the martinis to be $5, but they were more like $7. The place was pretty empty, so we went to Mattito's instead. We sat at the bar and ordered a margarita. I had the best margarita that I've had in a long time! We made friends with the bartender and he made us a free shot. After 3 margaritas and a shot, I was feeling pretty good. Jesse called and said that Elora could spend the night with him, so we didn't have to go to Lewisville to pick her up. The only bad thing about that was the fact that I was looking forward to surprising Jesse with my appearance :) So since we didn't have to leave, we stayed and I drank more. I never to get to drink like that, so I took advantage of it. Amber came up there and joined us a little later. I fell for the bartender, but it could have been all the tequila too. We stayed till close and then went home. When we got back to my place, Kristin had a beer waiting for me (like I needed one). It was the new Pomegranate Raspberry Mich. Ultra. It was good. After I drank my beer, she left and I passed out!
Sunday I woke up thinking ~ What the hell did I do? I rolled out of bed and headed to work. Shortly after we opened we had this really strange guy come in and sit at the bar. He kept talking about how he liked to drink cheap liquor and that it was hard to be gay in Paris, TX. He started hitting on everybody, including me. After a few drinks, we was obviously drunk. So we cut him off and he tried to leave without paying. Keith told him to come back and pay him later. We all knew he wouldn't come back. We watched him stumble around the block and then later we saw him pass out in the parking lot across the street. He got up after a few minutes and fell again. He got up again and then fell down in the entry way of the parking lot. Someone went across the street to get him out of the street and the firemen came down to look at him. Soon a cop showed up and arrested him. After work I came home and passed out.
I hadn't got much sleep all weekend, so I slept 12 hours last night. But I had so much fun and it was so worth it! Kristin doesn't have Elora this weekend, so I'm hoping to have a repeat weekend!
Friday was filled with drama. But what is our group without a little drama?! Anyways, Amber came up to see me at work just before close. Keith totally fell in love with her, so he suggested we all go out for drinks. Me, Amber, Keith and William all went to The Roundup. We only stayed for a little while. It's so strange to see two cowboys dancing with each other! Then we went back to The Bronx. While we were standing in the parking lot, Mr. Muscles pulls up. He agreed to go with us, so we headed to JRs. Did I mention that he was wearing a muscle shirt? So anyways, while we were there, Keith and Amber were everywhere, so Mr. Muscles and I sat down in the couch room. A while later, Keith came in without Amber. I asked where she was, and he said she was with Indiana Jones. Shortly after, a guy comes in wearing khaki shorts, an I Love NY t-shirt, and an Indiana Jones hat. When Amber came in the room, we grabbed her and headed to Havanna. I love that place. They were playing Pitbull as soon as we walked in. Man, I danced so much. But it was so much fun! After a while we left, and while we were walking down Cedar Springs, we saw a drag queen playing the guitar and singing The Beatles. Of course we stopped. I don't know how long we stayed there singing songs with her, but it seemed like forever! We finally left and went home. I didn't get to bed until around 4am.
Saturday I had to get up kinda early and get ready. Kristin came and picked me up, and we headed to Farmers Market. We were both starving when we got there, so we ate at the little Mexican restaurant there. Then we walked around and bought lots of produce. I got corn, onions, squash, peanuts, and a watermelon. The day wouldn't be complete without some drama. Jesse was watching Elora while we were out and he was being an ass. Did I mention that I can't stand him? He finally decided to watch her until after we were done with our plans. So after Farmers Market, we went to Borders. I ended up buying 4 books! I won't have to buy a book for the rest of the year! Then we headed over to Central Market. While we were there, I found the Stella Rosa wine I had been looking for. I got so excited, and had to hold myself back from buying more than one bottle. I also bought some strawberries, a pineapple, homemade tortillas, and blueberry granola. I saw some white tulips while I was there that I fell in love with. But I couldn't buy them since it was so hot outside and we weren't going home anytime soon. And I found out the name of the flowers that I want to buy for my apartment, but now I can't remember what they are called.
After all our shopping, we went to The Angelika to see Sex and the City. They have a bar at The Angelika, so of course we had to get something. I got a white zinfandel and Kristin got a cosmo. The movie was 2 1/2 hours long, but it didn't seem like it. I really liked it. Now I'm real excited to read the book. After the movie, we went to Martini Ranch. We were expecting the martinis to be $5, but they were more like $7. The place was pretty empty, so we went to Mattito's instead. We sat at the bar and ordered a margarita. I had the best margarita that I've had in a long time! We made friends with the bartender and he made us a free shot. After 3 margaritas and a shot, I was feeling pretty good. Jesse called and said that Elora could spend the night with him, so we didn't have to go to Lewisville to pick her up. The only bad thing about that was the fact that I was looking forward to surprising Jesse with my appearance :) So since we didn't have to leave, we stayed and I drank more. I never to get to drink like that, so I took advantage of it. Amber came up there and joined us a little later. I fell for the bartender, but it could have been all the tequila too. We stayed till close and then went home. When we got back to my place, Kristin had a beer waiting for me (like I needed one). It was the new Pomegranate Raspberry Mich. Ultra. It was good. After I drank my beer, she left and I passed out!
Sunday I woke up thinking ~ What the hell did I do? I rolled out of bed and headed to work. Shortly after we opened we had this really strange guy come in and sit at the bar. He kept talking about how he liked to drink cheap liquor and that it was hard to be gay in Paris, TX. He started hitting on everybody, including me. After a few drinks, we was obviously drunk. So we cut him off and he tried to leave without paying. Keith told him to come back and pay him later. We all knew he wouldn't come back. We watched him stumble around the block and then later we saw him pass out in the parking lot across the street. He got up after a few minutes and fell again. He got up again and then fell down in the entry way of the parking lot. Someone went across the street to get him out of the street and the firemen came down to look at him. Soon a cop showed up and arrested him. After work I came home and passed out.
I hadn't got much sleep all weekend, so I slept 12 hours last night. But I had so much fun and it was so worth it! Kristin doesn't have Elora this weekend, so I'm hoping to have a repeat weekend!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Brian and Chelsea's Wedding
Saturday was Brian and Chelsea's wedding. I have really been looking forward to this wedding cause they make such an adorable couple. They have been together for 7 years! This was my first outdoor wedding. It wasn't very hot, but the sun was right in our eyes for a while. Everyone looked beautiful (especially the bride). And it was a very emotional wedding. It made me want to get married.
The reception was a lot of fun. There was dancing, drinking and eating. I had a real good time. We stayed until the wedding was over at midnight. They gave out homemade salsa and golf tees and gifts. I think I ended up taking home 6 jars of salsa. I ate some today and that stuff is delicious!
You know, I think weddings are beautiful and fun, but I can't help but get a little sad when I'm at a wedding. Every wedding is a reminder that my Dad will never walk me down the isle. He will never give me away. I will never get to have a father/ daughter dance. And that really upsets me. Also, at Brian's wedding, they had a seating of the grandparents. I probably can't have that either. The only grandparent I have is Grandma, and I really don't see her attending my future wedding.
At Brian's wedding the grooms men wore fish hooks on the boutonnieres to honor Brad. He was also listed as an honorary grooms man in the program. I knew about this before the wedding and was really touched that Brian incorporated him into the wedding. I was worried that we would all be crying at the wedding, but we made it through without any tears. Then later on we were sitting at the table and Ronnie came over to the table with his flower in his hand and leaned over and gave it to Uncle Gary. They hugged and then Uncle Gary started to tear up. Then it was like a chain reaction: Aunt Lana started crying, Mom did too, then me, then Rachel. As soon as I got composed again, Steven came over and gave his flower to Aunt Lana. Then the crying started all over again! It was a very sweet thing to do, and I know it meant a lot to Aunt Lana and Uncle Gary.
But even with all the sadness, it was a great wedding. I'm so happy for them and wish them the best!! Now it's picture time!
Me and Ronnie
The boutonniere
They are always goofing off
Mom and I
Victoria, Ryan, Ronnie
The cake
The reception was a lot of fun. There was dancing, drinking and eating. I had a real good time. We stayed until the wedding was over at midnight. They gave out homemade salsa and golf tees and gifts. I think I ended up taking home 6 jars of salsa. I ate some today and that stuff is delicious!
You know, I think weddings are beautiful and fun, but I can't help but get a little sad when I'm at a wedding. Every wedding is a reminder that my Dad will never walk me down the isle. He will never give me away. I will never get to have a father/ daughter dance. And that really upsets me. Also, at Brian's wedding, they had a seating of the grandparents. I probably can't have that either. The only grandparent I have is Grandma, and I really don't see her attending my future wedding.
At Brian's wedding the grooms men wore fish hooks on the boutonnieres to honor Brad. He was also listed as an honorary grooms man in the program. I knew about this before the wedding and was really touched that Brian incorporated him into the wedding. I was worried that we would all be crying at the wedding, but we made it through without any tears. Then later on we were sitting at the table and Ronnie came over to the table with his flower in his hand and leaned over and gave it to Uncle Gary. They hugged and then Uncle Gary started to tear up. Then it was like a chain reaction: Aunt Lana started crying, Mom did too, then me, then Rachel. As soon as I got composed again, Steven came over and gave his flower to Aunt Lana. Then the crying started all over again! It was a very sweet thing to do, and I know it meant a lot to Aunt Lana and Uncle Gary.
But even with all the sadness, it was a great wedding. I'm so happy for them and wish them the best!! Now it's picture time!
Here comes the bride
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Chelsea, Aunt Lana, Brian
Me and Ronnie
The boutonniere
They are always goofing off
Mom and I
Victoria, Ryan, Ronnie
The cake
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Where is my mind?
So, one year ago this week I was just arriving in London. I was scared, excited, and overly happy. I remember just being in aww looking around at a whole new world. That was such a great time in my life. An experience I will never forget. And now it’s a year later. Can you believe that?!
So what have I done in a year? I have:
*Graduated college
*Moved out into my very own apartment
*Lost my job
*Lost my Meme
*Finally got the job I wanted
*Discovered I don’t want the job I wanted
*Made lovely new friends at The Bronx
*Went through my first break-up
*Discovered a lot about myself
*Started baking
Lately I feel like I can’t get caught up with my life. I’m having a hard time finding the time to do things like cook, clean, run errands, etc. There is so much I want to do, but I feel like I will never get to do it. I need to save up the money for my camera. I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I even had a dream that I had my camera last night. I also want a Polaroid camera. And a fish eye camera. I think those are so cool!
I also want to buy plants and flowers for my apartment and patio. I’ve been talking about doing that for so long. The summer will be over before I know it and I still won’t have any flowers.
So, I’ve discovered internet radio in the form of Pandora. It makes me so happy! Definitely check it out. Just type in an artist and it creates a radio station that plays similar artists. Don’t like the song? Then just skip it. I listen to it all day at work. My favorite station is my Modest Mouse station.
Another thing that I just love is my new HD powder from Sephora. It’s a white powder that has been sandblasted. It covers up shine and makes my face feel so smooth.
Ok, I will leave you with a picture from Joey's last day. I wish him the best of luck!
So what have I done in a year? I have:
*Graduated college
*Moved out into my very own apartment
*Lost my job
*Lost my Meme
*Finally got the job I wanted
*Discovered I don’t want the job I wanted
*Made lovely new friends at The Bronx
*Went through my first break-up
*Discovered a lot about myself
*Started baking
Lately I feel like I can’t get caught up with my life. I’m having a hard time finding the time to do things like cook, clean, run errands, etc. There is so much I want to do, but I feel like I will never get to do it. I need to save up the money for my camera. I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I even had a dream that I had my camera last night. I also want a Polaroid camera. And a fish eye camera. I think those are so cool!
I also want to buy plants and flowers for my apartment and patio. I’ve been talking about doing that for so long. The summer will be over before I know it and I still won’t have any flowers.
So, I’ve discovered internet radio in the form of Pandora. It makes me so happy! Definitely check it out. Just type in an artist and it creates a radio station that plays similar artists. Don’t like the song? Then just skip it. I listen to it all day at work. My favorite station is my Modest Mouse station.
Another thing that I just love is my new HD powder from Sephora. It’s a white powder that has been sandblasted. It covers up shine and makes my face feel so smooth.
Ok, I will leave you with a picture from Joey's last day. I wish him the best of luck!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Party pics
William and I
Becca dancing
Melissa and I
Crazy girls
What is going on here?
Best pic of the night
Me, Brad, and Chris
The managers
Look at her hair!
Keith, William and I
Don't ask
Most of the crew
Dancing fever
Brain was the first to pass out
Poor guy
Party time
I was planning on getting plenty of rest this weekend, but that didn’t happen. Even though I had a busy weekend, I definitely had fun!
Saturday I spent all day trying to clean. I didn’t get very much done, but I did manage to clean the kitchen and bathroom. Those were both a disaster.
Sunday I went shopping with Lizeth. She had to pick up a present for her mom and return some stuff. We went to Northpark (my favorite mall!) We ate at Tin Star. I have never eaten there before. It was yummy. We went to Sephora and I bought some HD powder. I had heard about it before, but have never seen it. It’s a translucent powder that covers up shine and impurities. I love it. And it makes my face feel so smooth. I also bought a new shirt, cardigan, panties, and a necklace. I need to stop spending money. Since I went on a shopping spree the last 2 pay periods, I now don’t have enough money to go to Canton. But that’s ok because it’s getting so hot outside. I guess I will have to go in the fall.
After shopping all day, Lizeth dropped me off at home. I changed and Kristin came to pick me up. We went to Lizeth’s for her mom’s birthday party. Rex cooked pig and crawfish. I had never seen crawfish in person, and they are so disgusting. They look like giant bugs. And there bodies pop as you break them open. I couldn’t watch people eat them cause it made me sick to my stomach. Bleh! Lizeth’s friend Christine came over and kept us entertained by acting very strange. Lizeth’s brother, Hugo, and his girlfriend Tina came. Jake didn’t show up till midnight. Kristin had to leave at 10 to pick up E-lo. I didn’t want to leave, so I said I would catch a ride with someone. I told Hugo I would ride with him since he lives just down the street from me. I didn’t end up leaving the party until around 1am.
Monday I slept until 11 and then got up and got ready. I stopped by Uncle Larry’s for a while. They were cooking tacos and swimming. I left there around 2 and headed to The Grapevine for Keith’s birthday / Joey’s going away party. I was the first one there, so I had to wait. Finally everyone showed up. I had so much fun! I took so many pictures that I filled up my memory and run down my batteries! I didn’t leave until 10pm. I was so tired when I got home, so I passed out.
I did not want to get out of bed this morning. It’s been all dark and gloomy. That is stay in bed weather! After work I met Mom at Chipotle. Then I went home and did laundry and watched Dr. Phil. Is it the weekend yet?!
Saturday I spent all day trying to clean. I didn’t get very much done, but I did manage to clean the kitchen and bathroom. Those were both a disaster.
Sunday I went shopping with Lizeth. She had to pick up a present for her mom and return some stuff. We went to Northpark (my favorite mall!) We ate at Tin Star. I have never eaten there before. It was yummy. We went to Sephora and I bought some HD powder. I had heard about it before, but have never seen it. It’s a translucent powder that covers up shine and impurities. I love it. And it makes my face feel so smooth. I also bought a new shirt, cardigan, panties, and a necklace. I need to stop spending money. Since I went on a shopping spree the last 2 pay periods, I now don’t have enough money to go to Canton. But that’s ok because it’s getting so hot outside. I guess I will have to go in the fall.
After shopping all day, Lizeth dropped me off at home. I changed and Kristin came to pick me up. We went to Lizeth’s for her mom’s birthday party. Rex cooked pig and crawfish. I had never seen crawfish in person, and they are so disgusting. They look like giant bugs. And there bodies pop as you break them open. I couldn’t watch people eat them cause it made me sick to my stomach. Bleh! Lizeth’s friend Christine came over and kept us entertained by acting very strange. Lizeth’s brother, Hugo, and his girlfriend Tina came. Jake didn’t show up till midnight. Kristin had to leave at 10 to pick up E-lo. I didn’t want to leave, so I said I would catch a ride with someone. I told Hugo I would ride with him since he lives just down the street from me. I didn’t end up leaving the party until around 1am.
Monday I slept until 11 and then got up and got ready. I stopped by Uncle Larry’s for a while. They were cooking tacos and swimming. I left there around 2 and headed to The Grapevine for Keith’s birthday / Joey’s going away party. I was the first one there, so I had to wait. Finally everyone showed up. I had so much fun! I took so many pictures that I filled up my memory and run down my batteries! I didn’t leave until 10pm. I was so tired when I got home, so I passed out.
I did not want to get out of bed this morning. It’s been all dark and gloomy. That is stay in bed weather! After work I met Mom at Chipotle. Then I went home and did laundry and watched Dr. Phil. Is it the weekend yet?!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Project 1 ~ Complete!
Well, I finished my first project today. Below is my very own earring holder. I took an open back frame and painted it black. After it dried, I cut out a piece of screen and attached it to the back with a staple gun. FYI...staple guns are scary and loud. There were a few places where the staples went through the wood, so I had to do some touch up painting. Then I put a hanger on the back. That was the most difficult part. How are supposed to hammer those tiny nails? But I did it. After putting my earrings on it, I realized that I don't have as many earrings as I thought. So I guess I need to go buy some more! Also, I can only put earrings with no backs on here, so my others are still in my jewelry box. But all in all, I'm proud of it!
I wanted to show you my new jewelry holder. I've been wanting this for a while, but never got around to buying it. I wanted the white one originally, but when I saw the pink one, I had to have it. Right now it holds all my gold jewelry. I used to hate gold, but now I'm starting to get into it.
I wanted to show you my new jewelry holder. I've been wanting this for a while, but never got around to buying it. I wanted the white one originally, but when I saw the pink one, I had to have it. Right now it holds all my gold jewelry. I used to hate gold, but now I'm starting to get into it.
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