The Warnocks and Clyde on his birthday!
Clyde and I on his 80th birthday!Monday, August 13, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Excitement!
I know, I know...two posts in one day?!??! I'm just so excited to share the news that both Brad and I have both been accepted to be Big Brothers/Big Sisters! We are so very excited about this opportunity! Praise God!
Yes God, I hear you.
Whoa. Today has been one of those days. And it's only 10 a.m. Let me tell you how it all started...
Last night, I was having some major women's issues, so I took one of my gigantic horse pills that knocks me out. And boy was I knocked out. This morning, I awake to Brad yelling, "OH MY GOSH!" Ugh-oh. Not a good thing to wake up to. Sleepily, I answer..."what's wrong?" Brad gives the doomed answer, "It's 7:50."
"7:50!?!!?!!!" And I have to be at work in 10 minutes. And it takes me 6 minutes to get there! AHHHHH!!!! Change into super overload mode!
I ran around frantically, thankfully Brad called in and said he would be a little late, so he was able to iron my clothes and help me out the door.
I got to work around 8:20 - without saying a single curse! Yes God, I hear you.
Once I got to work, I checked my email quickly, returned some phone calls, and got ready to leave the office to go pick up lunch for Rachel, my boss, since today is her birthday! I pull into the restaurant parking lot and realized that I had left the envelope with the all the money on my desk. Put it into reverse, and back to the office I go. Pick up the lunches, check.
Needless to say, in all the chaos that was my morning, I have never been in such a good mood! The day is beautiful, I have clothes on my back, and I have a great job to go to - no complaints here. Let's just hope the day starts to calm down.
'Til later, y'all!
Last night, I was having some major women's issues, so I took one of my gigantic horse pills that knocks me out. And boy was I knocked out. This morning, I awake to Brad yelling, "OH MY GOSH!" Ugh-oh. Not a good thing to wake up to. Sleepily, I answer..."what's wrong?" Brad gives the doomed answer, "It's 7:50."
"7:50!?!!?!!!" And I have to be at work in 10 minutes. And it takes me 6 minutes to get there! AHHHHH!!!! Change into super overload mode!
I ran around frantically, thankfully Brad called in and said he would be a little late, so he was able to iron my clothes and help me out the door.
I got to work around 8:20 - without saying a single curse! Yes God, I hear you.
Once I got to work, I checked my email quickly, returned some phone calls, and got ready to leave the office to go pick up lunch for Rachel, my boss, since today is her birthday! I pull into the restaurant parking lot and realized that I had left the envelope with the all the money on my desk. Put it into reverse, and back to the office I go. Pick up the lunches, check.
Needless to say, in all the chaos that was my morning, I have never been in such a good mood! The day is beautiful, I have clothes on my back, and I have a great job to go to - no complaints here. Let's just hope the day starts to calm down.
'Til later, y'all!
Monday, August 6, 2007
Pictures from the backpack adventure!
Tessa's NEW backpack!
Tessa and I at our favorite Mexican restaurant!Thursday, August 2, 2007
A change of pace.
Today, I wasn't feeling well during my lunch hour, and I felt very sick to my stomach. Brad felt my head and said that I had a slight fever. Well, since today has been slow for me at work, I decided to stay home. Plus I was dealing with some major female pains, ladies, you know what I'm talking about.
So, I rested for an hour or so, then I became restless. I can't just lie down somewhere, unless it's nighttime. I got up, went down to the "man room"/laundry room - the garage that has been turned into a bonus room, and I was immediately disgusted. The man room has been neglected since Brad and I got married. It contained all of Katy's (my sister) stuff until she moved into her townhouse. After she moved, we straightened everything up, but didn't do much else. Well, I got inspired. I picked up, dusted, moved furniture, and vacuumed. I tell you, I don't think we've vacuumed in there since May!!! Well, it looks splendid now. I'm really proud.
After I started in the man room, I just couldn't stop. Brad and I, well really just me, are really tidy, so the place wasn't a mess. I organized the closet and did a run through of the entire house. I am wired now, and I am so very pleased with my adorable, clean house. One day, I will actually post pictures of all the rooms, so I can make y'all jealous!
I've been praying a lot lately for family and friends, and most recently, I have started to pray for more direction in my life. Ever feel like you're running in the same place? That's kind of how I'm feeling now. We'll see what answers come in the future. I know I'm leaving it all in HIS hands, and I feel much better knowing He's on my side.
On a different note, I always get these little surveys through email, and I thought I would post this one so y'all can get to know me more :) Here goes....
Four jobs I've had in my life:
1. YMCA Camp Counselor
2. College New Student Orientation Assistant
3. Coordinator for Student Orientation Assistants
4. Nanny
Four movies I could watch over and over:
1. Gone with the Wind - over and over and over again!
2. Steel Magnolias - and I cry everytime!
3. When Harry Met Sally - I love Meg Ryan!
4. Roman Holiday - Two words....Audrey Hepburn!
Four places I've lived:
1. Waco, Texas
2. Temple, Texas
3. Columbia, Tennessee
4. Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Four things I'd like to do:
1. Learn how to sew.
2. Read more.
3. Travel more.
4. Be a momma.
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Facebook
2. My yahoo email
3. The DNJ website
4. Bank account website
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Granny's sweet potato cassorole - love those pecans!
2. Fried okra
3. Momma's minute steak with onions and gravy!!!
4. Any kind of seafood - can you say shrimp and grits?!?!!
Four places I would like to be right now:
1. On the beach
2. In an antique store
3. Somewhere where it was snowing outside...I'm getting sick of summer!
4. Charleston, South Carolina
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Hawaii
2. Destin/Seagrove in Florida
3. Washington, D.C.
4. Dallas, Texas
'Til later, y'all!
So, I rested for an hour or so, then I became restless. I can't just lie down somewhere, unless it's nighttime. I got up, went down to the "man room"/laundry room - the garage that has been turned into a bonus room, and I was immediately disgusted. The man room has been neglected since Brad and I got married. It contained all of Katy's (my sister) stuff until she moved into her townhouse. After she moved, we straightened everything up, but didn't do much else. Well, I got inspired. I picked up, dusted, moved furniture, and vacuumed. I tell you, I don't think we've vacuumed in there since May!!! Well, it looks splendid now. I'm really proud.
After I started in the man room, I just couldn't stop. Brad and I, well really just me, are really tidy, so the place wasn't a mess. I organized the closet and did a run through of the entire house. I am wired now, and I am so very pleased with my adorable, clean house. One day, I will actually post pictures of all the rooms, so I can make y'all jealous!
I've been praying a lot lately for family and friends, and most recently, I have started to pray for more direction in my life. Ever feel like you're running in the same place? That's kind of how I'm feeling now. We'll see what answers come in the future. I know I'm leaving it all in HIS hands, and I feel much better knowing He's on my side.
On a different note, I always get these little surveys through email, and I thought I would post this one so y'all can get to know me more :) Here goes....
Four jobs I've had in my life:
1. YMCA Camp Counselor
2. College New Student Orientation Assistant
3. Coordinator for Student Orientation Assistants
4. Nanny
Four movies I could watch over and over:
1. Gone with the Wind - over and over and over again!
2. Steel Magnolias - and I cry everytime!
3. When Harry Met Sally - I love Meg Ryan!
4. Roman Holiday - Two words....Audrey Hepburn!
Four places I've lived:
1. Waco, Texas
2. Temple, Texas
3. Columbia, Tennessee
4. Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Four things I'd like to do:
1. Learn how to sew.
2. Read more.
3. Travel more.
4. Be a momma.
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Facebook
2. My yahoo email
3. The DNJ website
4. Bank account website
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Granny's sweet potato cassorole - love those pecans!
2. Fried okra
3. Momma's minute steak with onions and gravy!!!
4. Any kind of seafood - can you say shrimp and grits?!?!!
Four places I would like to be right now:
1. On the beach
2. In an antique store
3. Somewhere where it was snowing outside...I'm getting sick of summer!
4. Charleston, South Carolina
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Hawaii
2. Destin/Seagrove in Florida
3. Washington, D.C.
4. Dallas, Texas
'Til later, y'all!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Long time coming...
Okay, so I know I haven't posted in a week or so. Shame on me! Things have been CRAZY here at work. Yesterday, my program that I created and designed from scratch, kicked off! It was very exciting for me because I have put nearly 4 months time into - while I was planning a wedding! It's a great program, and if you read yesterday's DNJ, you would have seen an article about it! Anyways, other things going on in my life include...
1.Building a new wooden fence outside for the doggies - and boy, do they love it! I love coming home and watching Georgia and Turner running around full speed. I know they love being outside way more than inside. But now, I'm itching for a little bitty inside dog just for me. Turner and Georgia are so Brad's babies. And I'm jealous. So, we'll see what happens in that realm.
2.My grandparents bought me a new sitting room set of furniture. Now, for all you southerns, you all know that you have furniture that you can lay/sleep in, then you have the "sitting room" furniture - which means, you usually rarely use it. So, I've been busy buying loads of antiques, and I must say, it is quite the cozy little room. Plus, it's at the front of the house, so if anyone comes to visit, I can greet them right there and not have to worry about the rest of the house! Fabulous!
3. Even in the midst of all my craziness at work, I have added a few new things to my life. I had my interview for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and it went WONDERFULLY! I should be paired up with a fabulous girl in the coming months. I can't wait. And to add to the fun, Brad's also going to be a big brother, so I know we're going to have twice the amount of fun! Also, I am going to be demonstrator for Stamin' Up! Yay! I basically get paid to scrapbook! Bring on the fun! So, if you're wanting to have a party in the future, I'm your gal!
Needless to say, despite all the stress, I have had a wonderful week!
1.Building a new wooden fence outside for the doggies - and boy, do they love it! I love coming home and watching Georgia and Turner running around full speed. I know they love being outside way more than inside. But now, I'm itching for a little bitty inside dog just for me. Turner and Georgia are so Brad's babies. And I'm jealous. So, we'll see what happens in that realm.
2.My grandparents bought me a new sitting room set of furniture. Now, for all you southerns, you all know that you have furniture that you can lay/sleep in, then you have the "sitting room" furniture - which means, you usually rarely use it. So, I've been busy buying loads of antiques, and I must say, it is quite the cozy little room. Plus, it's at the front of the house, so if anyone comes to visit, I can greet them right there and not have to worry about the rest of the house! Fabulous!
3. Even in the midst of all my craziness at work, I have added a few new things to my life. I had my interview for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and it went WONDERFULLY! I should be paired up with a fabulous girl in the coming months. I can't wait. And to add to the fun, Brad's also going to be a big brother, so I know we're going to have twice the amount of fun! Also, I am going to be demonstrator for Stamin' Up! Yay! I basically get paid to scrapbook! Bring on the fun! So, if you're wanting to have a party in the future, I'm your gal!
Needless to say, despite all the stress, I have had a wonderful week!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
We live for each other.
So, lately I have been feeling very sad about ADPi. I feel like I put so much into for it for 4 years, and now it's just a thing of the past. I guess the main reason I miss it so much, is because I get to listen to my sister, Katy, who is also an ADPi, talk about all the wonderful things going on. And I'm jealous.
I miss not having any real responsibilites, and being able to give my whole life to a group of girls. I miss it badly.
So, I was feeling all of those feelings on Monday on the way to my parents' house, when lo and behold, guess what's in the mailbox? The Adelphean. ADPi's quarterly publication. I'm reading about all the happenings at other schools, when I see a picture of Katy and a group of her Alpha pledge sisters. And I am so proud. Unbelievably proud.
It's so wonderful to love something with all your heart and soul, and then you get to share it with your best friend.
Now, everyone knows that I am an emotional person as it is, so the tears were definitely there when I saw her picture. So, I continue reading on in this article written by the Recruitment Director for the international headquarters. And she is telling all the things she learned in life though recruitment - as a potential new member, as a member, as an alumna, and as an international officer. I'm reading through the things she learned as an alumna, and they are truly touching my heart - it was like I was meant to read it. Then, I turn the page and BOOM, there's MY picture. And I'm with the best group of girls ever - the executive council from my senior year.
And then, the tears started flowing. It was like at that moment, I was reminded of every reason why I love that darn sorority so much. And I will never lost that love or appreciation.
I miss not having any real responsibilites, and being able to give my whole life to a group of girls. I miss it badly.
So, I was feeling all of those feelings on Monday on the way to my parents' house, when lo and behold, guess what's in the mailbox? The Adelphean. ADPi's quarterly publication. I'm reading about all the happenings at other schools, when I see a picture of Katy and a group of her Alpha pledge sisters. And I am so proud. Unbelievably proud.
It's so wonderful to love something with all your heart and soul, and then you get to share it with your best friend.
Now, everyone knows that I am an emotional person as it is, so the tears were definitely there when I saw her picture. So, I continue reading on in this article written by the Recruitment Director for the international headquarters. And she is telling all the things she learned in life though recruitment - as a potential new member, as a member, as an alumna, and as an international officer. I'm reading through the things she learned as an alumna, and they are truly touching my heart - it was like I was meant to read it. Then, I turn the page and BOOM, there's MY picture. And I'm with the best group of girls ever - the executive council from my senior year.
And then, the tears started flowing. It was like at that moment, I was reminded of every reason why I love that darn sorority so much. And I will never lost that love or appreciation.
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