How do you feel about the "duck face" pose?



OK, so I went to get my hair highlighted after work yesterday. This salon is a chain and it was recommended to me so I felt comfortable trying out a new salon. Note: the only reason I went to a new place was because my schedule is packed and I didn't have time to drive across Houston.

 

I walked in and immediately felt a weird vibe. There were only a few hair stations and it was not organized. I almost walked out but I decided to take a seat and wait for my stylist. 

She walked out of the back room looking a hot mess.

 I decided to just go with it and put my judgements aside.

 I also feel the need to add that I am not racist at all!

I died when I saw her certificate photo. Seriously. Duck face? I cant.

She ended up being super sweet but I didn't really care for the salon. Probably wont go back because I just didn't care for the atmosphere. But my hair turned out ok... I didn't care for the way she styled it so I haven't taken a pic.  

 

Praying that it turns out OK...

I am going to dust my shoulders off and give myself a pat on the back. Long story short- I switched to the Operations departments back in May. Nicole and I handle International Shipping (her more than me because it's a shit ton to learn but I am getting the hang of it). We ship equipment to and from our project sites (mostly South America, Canada & Europe). Anyways, she is gone & I have been handling it all by myself. She is with her husband in Punta Cana laying on the beach drinking a beverage with a cute umbrella in it. She may or may not have made me a checklist with some very detailed directions... So far everything has gone smoothly. She gets back on Tuesday, I cant wait to hear how their trip was!



My Fine SnapChat Art

 

Hope you all have a great weekend!

 



Birthday Dinner #1 & a little weekend forecast

Family dinner last night was amazing! I should've taken pictures of our food spread but this place was super nice & quiet & I felt like I would get in trouble if I took my phone out. We all acted were our mature and fancy selves.

Our food took a while so I decided to open presents first.


My Sister got me this beautiful ring
from James Avery.

Since its a little hard to read...
"I found the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT
Birthday gift for you, I mean it was one of a Kind.
It was you! Then I turned my back for Just a SECOND
And someone else snatched it up! "

 & Inside....

I died. Too funny!



My brother & his girlfriend think I am a Princess
or something...

Corbin points me out over there on the left...so funny.



& I got some spending money... or money to pay off the shopping spree I went on last week.

But I am really wanting a new purse...see below.... decisions decisions.

Brand: Big Buddha & Under $100.00- Not too pricey!





Which one do you like the best?


Friday cannot get here fast enough! This weekend I have a condo in Galveston with some of my best girl friends.There are tons of things to do in Galveston... but the beach & water slides are a no-go. AND the forecast is showing possible rain so I am praying that the weather is ok.
Here are a few options I have in mind...

Moody Gardens Festival of Lights: With Ice Skating and over 100 sound-enhanced & animated light displays. I swear I am not turning 12.

Dickens On the Strand: A Victorian Holiday Festival with tons of entertainment and great food.
Side Story: My Nana & Papaw used to have a Bed & Breakfast in Galveston and each year for my Birthday I chose 5 friends to go stay the weekend at their house and we went to the festival. I remember it being a blast.

& Several Dive Bars... Galveston residence are eclectic (that word works there right?). I could people watch all night. You have your "surfers" (lets be real, Galveston doesn't have the most ideal waves for surfing), college students who attend Texas A&M Galveston & old people with impeccable fashion sense.

AND we can always play games and consume beverages at the condo if the weather ends up being nasty. Whatever we do will be fun!

This weekend is guaranteed to be a blast and I just cannot wait to get a little crazy with my favorite people!

Tonight I am off to get this hair of mine cut & colored. I ALWAYS drive to the woodlands to get my hair done by my lovely friend Calli but ain't nobody got time for that this week so I am trying a new place tonight. I feel like I am cheating on her a litte bit and she will totally know when she sees me this weekend. But she will understand. It needs to be cut more than anything. I have noticed when I get my hair cut every 6 weeks it is healthier and grows faster. It has been 3 months since I had a trim so I am desperate at this point. These split ends are out of control.

Enough rambling for now. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Thursday!!

December is my Birthday Month (insert fireworks & balloons here)

My birthday has always been kind of a big deal to me. I love having a reason to party with friends and family. I think everyone's birthday should be celebrated. People are crazy when they say "oh its just another day, I don't have any plans". No, it is special & it should be celebrated! I like to drag on the celebrations for as long as possible.

Saturday is the big day. I will be 25. First of all I still feel like a child but I am getting old....I know 25 is not really old but I am half way to 30!!! And I have been around for a quarter of a century. That makes it seem a little worse. Earlier this year I kind of freaked out just thinking about turning 25, now that it is here I am not too worried about it. It is just a number anyways. I am ready for whatever year 25 has in store. Bring. It. On.

Tonight I am headed to dinner with my family at Killen's Steakhouse. Every year I put a lot of thought into where I want my birthday dinner to be. Usually I decide on a steakhouse or Mexican food. You can never go wrong with one of those choices. I am ready for a good steak & wine.

Also, Happy Birthday to this crazy kid. I cannot believe my little brother is 7 today!

Note to Self: Try not to take 2 weeks off of crossfit! Two weeks ago I was sick and then last week I was in Indianapolis...And I ate A LOT. Monday & Tuesday night really kicked my butt. The rest of my week is booked solid so I have some time to do a little running and stretch to help my poor muscles recover.

Monday's Workout
Strength:

Front Squat 5×5 @ 85 lbs

 

WOD:

5 Rounds

6 Shoulder to Overhead @ 85 lbs

400m Run

 

Tuesday's Workout
Strength:

a. Snatch Grip Deadlift 5×5 @ 95 lbs

b. Ring Dips 5×5

 

WOD

40-30-20-10

Deadlifts 95 lbs

Pullups

Jump Rope

Have a great Wednesday!

I shouldve waited for Cyber Monday

 

I made a few purchases over the holiday...

 

Shopping at Express was a must. I got 40% off everything. Win, win.

 







 

 

This top in black

This top in beige.



& from New York & Company
This jacket & pants in black.
 

& this Jessica Simpson jacket from Macy's



And I finally got these!
Surprisingly they are super comfortable!



Is anyone taking advantage of Cyber Monday?! I am trying to refrain...

 

Happy Monday!!!!

 

Enjoying the Christmas music? Love it or hate it?

I love it. Favorite time of year for sure.

This Sunday is no fun day.

Just said goodbye to my Indiana family, I always push my limits when it comes to making a flight. I just got to my gate and we board in 15 minutes..

I hate leaving this little guy.. His fashion sense is on point and those muscles are impressive. 

At dinner before the pacers game.

Putting our heads together playing hangman. 

Jace's school project. We had to decorate these mittens without using colors. Due to the limited amount of supplies we had to get creative. Jace insisted on "thumb balls"...I would buy them.

Anyways.. had a great time here in Indy!  I am leaving 15-30 degree weather and headed for a whopping 65 degrees in Houston. Seriously it is December. Get it together texas. 

Oh my gosh it's my BIRTHDAY MONTH!!!! December is always an exciting time of year. Wednesday is my birthday dinner with the family and next weekend I am headed to Galveston for a weekend with some of my best friends. I cannot wait!!! 

Have a great Sunday! 

I am going to try and finish this bad boy on the plane. 

OMG 1 more thing. Did anyone see that Alabama/ auburn game?! Impressive. 

I am ready for pecan pie.

Just a few things..

-my trip is going great

-it has snowed here every day

-express has everything 50% off so I'll be broke soon. 

-I saw catching fire yesterday. SO GOOD! 

-Jillian thinks thanksgiving was today. 

- I had to follow jace around all the toy and book isles while my step mom did the food shopping

- jace made some cute crafts at school yesterday 

 

-these bad boys are legit. 

Tomorrow is thanksgiving!! I am so thankful that I get to spend it with my Indiana family. They are pretty great!

Hello Indianapolis!

This was supposed to post Saturday. Oops. 

Oh my gosh y'all, today has been such a long day! And just a little FYI these posts for the next week will be from my phone & won't have the best grammer and expect run on sentences... And a lot of dot dot dots...

I am in Indy!!! 

This is the weather outlook... I got

Off the plane and said "holy shit balls it's f*cking cold" I feel like I don't have pants on, jeans do not shield you from these temperatures. Oh and it snowed today. 

A little recap, got up this morning in houston at 7:30, packed and headed to my Nanas house to drop of my pups and she took me to the airport. I was supposed to fly to Indy on Sunday but I was able to change my flight and arrive a day early. My brother and his girlfriend booked a last minute trip to surprise the family. My brother has not been to Indy in a year. A whole year! And they haven't met his gf Jordan- so I had to be there when they surprised the family. Anyways, so I get in town at 4- my dad step mom and jace pick me up from the airport and we planned to get dinner once I arrived- well little did they know my brother and Jordan had a table at Bucca di Beppo waiting to surprise them. We pulled it off perfectly, there were years of joy and shocked faces. It was priceless. Dinner was amazing and of course we had to get dessert...it was the size of Jace... 

Also, I wish I had the will power of a 7 year old.. He was so full he did not eat one bite of this beauty... He got upset when we tried to force him. I was full long before dessert came but i wasn't turning this down. 

Then we all came back to the house and looked through old photos trying to embarrass Corbin... I think my photos were worse. The clothes our parents put us in were just too much... 

My ashy knees and loafers + frilly socks just add the perfect touch to this sibling pic. Oh and Corbin's shoe is untied. 

This one is just so funny... Those shoes. I can't. 

My brother and his gf are only in town until Monday afternoon so we are going to try to squeeze in as much as we can over the next 2 days!