A Leave of Absence

It has been two months since I've last blogged, which I'm fairly certain is the longest I've ever gone without writing anything. The following post will probably turn into just a list of random thoughts. I'm taking most of the day off work today, (I say "most" because I've already answered two work calls and I'm positive I'll have to go to the office at least once) so I thought it would be fitting to pound out some of my random thoughts for the two of you who read this.

Regis and Kelly are doing their show from New Orleans today. I think I would like to go to New Orleans this fall. It's too hot and humid in the summer. I haven't been back since the hurricane, and I'm somewhat interested in seeing the city post disaster. Plus, I'm not gonna lie...the food is freakin' amazing and we can all stand to gain about 15 pounds right?!

It's cloudy outside right now, and there's a chance for rain today. This makes me very happy since I plan on laying around the majority of today. It's rained more in Abilene the past few months than I've seen in a long time. I'm not complaining...we definitely need the rain and I won't complain about it unless it floods. However, the cooler temperatures and frequent preciptation hasn't allowed the pools to warm up just yet, which means that it's now the end of May and I haven't been swimming. Again, I'm not complaining. Lord knows July is going to be so freakin' hot, I'll wish it was May!

If my husband were to cheat on me with another woman, I'm pretty sure our relationship would end. If my husband cheated on me with another woman and she became preganant, our relationship would definitely be over. A lady on The View today took her husband back...and now has a step-child. Better woman than I am.

Ever wonder where you're going to be in a year? A year ago, I didn't think I would be where I am today.

A good friend of mine from college is getting married next weekend. I had many good friends in college, but six of us stood very close. Three of the six are currently married...Kendall will make the fourth. As for the two that remain, it will be awhile until we share the status of being married. Someone asked me the other day if it was difficult for me and Jules to be the last two. I looked at them, laughed and said that Julie and I are competing to see who is the last to get married! Now, don't get me wrong. I do want to get married someday. Just not right this minute. I wouldn't however mind dating someone right now :) It's the summer, so I have more time on my hands!

I want to travel a lot this summer...I WILL lay on a beach at some point in time this summer. I HAVE to! Problem: when do I have time?

I watched the movie Infamous last night. It's one of the movies about Truman Capote and his book In Cold Blood. I enjoyed the movie and I liked it better than the Academy Award winning one released the year before entitled Capote.

Well, this has basically just been a list of ramblings. I'm done for now...let's just hope I have more to write about in the future!

Do I Have to Grow Up?

Anyone else wish they didn't have to grow up? Sometimes I find being an adult daunting.

Not Your Typical Afternoon

The following story is best told in person. You are going to read what is only a glimpse into my experience, but there is no way I can do the story justice by typing the words. Next time you see me, please remember to ask me about the strangest 20 minutes of my life.

Me and my assistant left the job site in search of one of my employees who had not shown up to work that day. Why we were going to search for this employee is another story in itself. I soon found myself and my assistant pulling into my employees place of residence which is a motel...which I'm pretty sure rents by the hour if need be. What happened in the 20 minutes after my front tire hit the motel pavement still shocks and amuses me 15 hours later.

Next time you and I are together, please remind me to tell you how I hunted down an employee living at a shady motel, ran over a Chihuahua and argued with a transexual prostitute all in a matter of 20 minutes.

Wedding Weekend

This past weekend, one of my best friends from college got married. I was blessed enough to attend the beautiful ceremony and see many of my good friends from our wild and crazy days in college. The bride and groom could not have been happier and the wedding was simply delightful. We all had a great time and it was wonderful catching up!

Hum...

I love surveys and I really don't feel like writing a real entry, so you're stuck reading random information about me.

Are You:
1. A Cuddler?: Um, I guess it depends on who I'm with :)
2. A morning person?: Definitely not!
3. Are you a perfectionist?: On some things I am
4. Religious?: yes
5. In your pajamas?: nope
6. Left handed? No

Your Last:
1. Person/people you saw: My sister
2. Talked to on the phone: Alyssa
3. Messaged on the computer: Kim
4. Was today better than yesterday?: no

Your favorites:
1. Number: 21
2. Color: to wear, black...on cars, black...in houses, black, khaki, red...I guess I like black a lot
3. Season: fall

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: What was the first thing you did this morning?
A: hit the snooze button about 10 times

Q: Last thing you ate:
A: Chicken wings

Q: Do you have anything bothering you?
A: Not really

Q: What's the last movie you watched?
A: Pirates of the Caribbean 2

Q:Where was the last place you went?
A: Buffalo Wild Wings

Q: Do you smile often?:
A: Yeah, I guess so

Q: Do you wish upon stars?
A: no

Q: Are you a friendly person?:
A: Sometimes

Q: Where did you sleep last night?:
A: my bed

Q: What color shirt are you wearing?:
A: navy blue

Q: When was the last time you cried?
A: Christmas

Q: What was your last thought before going to sleep last night?
A: "Don't forget to schedule that tasting"

Q: What are you about to do?
A: Go to bed

Q: Rate life as of right now 1-10?
A: 7

Q: What do you hear right now?
A: Frasier on the television

Q: If you could drink anything right this second, what would it be?
A: My mom's sweet tea

Q: Anything hurt on your body right now?
A: my neck

Q: What's your favorite month?
A: October

Q: What was your elementary schools mascot?
A: Vandals

Q: What's your favorite bottled water?
A: tie between Dasani and Fiji

Q: What are you doing at 9 pm tonight?
A: I was working on menus for an upcoming event

Q: What's your favorite Starbucks drink?
A: Venti Black unsweet Tazo iced tea

Q: Did you attend your high school prom?
A: yes

Q: Did you go to someone else's prom?
A: no

Q: Do you prefer coffee or tea?
A: tea

Q: Something red within 5 feet of you?
A: cookbook

Q: Least favorite color?
A: turquoise

Q: Favorite kind of pizza?
A: Sausage and black olive from Jerry's Pizza

Q: Ever had Dippin Dots?
A: yes

Q: Ever make fun of a homeless person?
A: Yeah, actually I have. I'm a horrible person

Q: At what age do you want to get married?
A: I don't really have an age...but I'd love to be married within the next 5 years

Q: How many kids do you have/want?
A: none/none

Q: Name of a friend whose name starts with an "M":
A: Mel

Q: 4th person on your missed calls:
A: Jody

Q: 4th person on your outgoing calls:
A: Jes

Q: 4th person on your incoming calls:
A: Jamie

Q: Do you chew on your straws?
A: yep

Q: Do you have curly hair?
A: no

Q: What's the next concert your going to?
A: hum...not sure

Q: What was the last thing you said to someone and who was it?
A: I told Alyssa goodnight on the phone

Q: Do you watch TV?
A: uh, yes

Q: Have you seen the movie Donnie Darko?
A: nope

Q: Do you have work tomorrow?
A: yep

Q: Ever been fishing?
A: yep...I love fishing!