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Anywho...I am very excited to leave tomorrow to go to Jacksonville for the FSU game. I'm sure the game will be fun, but it will be really nice to see our friends Austin & Ashley and Joel & Kristine. I enjoy getting to catch up with everyone. I'll post pictures of our weekend on Monday for all of you eager readers. I am really looking forward to stopping in Tallahassee for some Au Peche Mignon - the most wonderful place on earth! It is a french pastry shop that makes the MOST wonderful individual sized desserts short of being in Paris (I can't actually back that up because I've never actually been to Paris)! I can't name a favorite treat because I love just about everything I have eaten there. If you are ever passing through Tallahassee you must go - you won't regret it.



Oh, here is a picture of my hair for those who asked. I guess it isn't that "exciting" looking, but you just had to have seen the mess it was before I got it done. Note Frank's expression in the picture - how funny!

Peace out, it's time for dinner!

why didn't someone tell me?

Ok, why didn't someone tell me my hair looked HORRIBLE?! It was only overgrown and like 6 colors - literally. I got my hair highlighted about 3 months ago and it was a little blond. Needless to say 3 months later it looked a little skunky - black looking roots, bleached out blond streaks and chunks, and an overall reddish appearance everywhere else. Part of this disaster is my fault for waiting too long between haircuts, but someone should have politely told me to fix it. So anyways, I did today. I got my hair dyed back to a shade near my natural color (mousy blond/brown for those of you who have never actually seen it - my husband included!) and some SUBTLE highlights put in. The highlights aren't to stand out, but to add dimension. I think my hair looks a million times better! Plus the ratty dried ends got cut off. I wouldn't be surprised if I got a promotion at work, a starring role in a movie, or a free trip to Paris! Ha, dream on me! Good looking hair can make a person's self confidence improve.

I just got finished baking a cake for my co-worker's birthday tomorrow. I made a recipe from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. It is called "Busy Day Cake with Broiled Coconut Topping". Overall it was really easy and looks like it should be pretty tasty. I made some cookies from a recipe in that book the other day - Chocolate crinkles - they were a big hit! Sure beats break and bake or a brownie mix! It really wasn't that difficult or time consuming and it shows I care enough to take the time to make something from scratch. I guess watching all of that Food Network has paid off! I do enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes...it is just hard to find the time to do it.

Anyways - that's all for now. I've got to go order some flea meds for Frank. What an exciting life I lead! :)

surprise!

I got a surprise at work today. A special delivery just for me - flowers! They were from Chip...how sweet :) He is in Albuquerque, NM for the next few days at some meetings at Los Alamos National Laboratories. He arranged for these flowers to be delivered to me today. The note was even in his own handwriting - so he actually took the time to drive to the florist to buy them before he left. What a guy! I have been blessed with a truly thoughtful husband. It'll be nice to have him home on Wednesday afternoon. Frank has been super clingy and whiney since he's left!

I saw FSU won the other day. It wasn't televised here so I didn't actually see it, but I hear it still wasn't that pretty. It could be worse - we could have lost to USF like Auburn did. How embarrassing!

I signed up for the Blockbuster Online DVD rental thing and I've got to say I enjoy it. It is nice to make a list of movies and have them sent to your house. I'm lazy and never think to go to the video store, so this is great for me. Plus it is fairly cheap depending on the plan you pick. It is about the cost of one ticket at the movie theater for a month full of movies...not bad. I'm sure you all have signed up for this already and are laughing at me that I just got on the bandwagon. I'm a little slow to get on board with these things...I have good intentions, I just never seem to follow through with them.

Well, that's all that is new with me!

It could have been worse

FSU didn't get trounced...completely. I'll admit it was quite embarrassing the first quarter, ok make that half. We couldn't do anything right! I was about to throw out Frank's FSU t-shirt. Yes, I did say Frank's FSU t-shirt. I know, I know I broke the cardinal rule I set for myself that I would never put my pet in clothing. I promise this is the only item of clothing he will EVER own. You've got to admit he looks pretty dapper. Though someone really needs to make dog clothes for long dogs! Poor wiener dog's wearing a belly shirt!

At least the game got better the second half. The coaches must have cracked some skulls during half-time because the boys came out and at least showed some glimpse of promise. The last half of the game was actually exciting. For a moment there they had me fooled that they might actually pull off a victory. I guess I'll hold off giving away our tickets to the FSU/AL game that is in a few weeks. It is Chip's birthday gift, so I guess he should ultimately decide. Besides, the game is in Jacksonville so that means we get to see our friends Austin and Ashley...that is a plus! We miss them a lot, so any reason to make a trek over to the other side of the state is fine by me. I'm always up for a road trip.

Moving on...

Work was so frustrating today! My computer was acting up - freezing and running painfully slow. I also haven't been able to print in like 5 days. I've let our IT department know (many times), but they don't seem to concerned with getting it fixed anytime this century. So needless to say I didn't get a whole lot accomplished today :( I already need another vacation! Hmm...where to next?

I'm open to suggestions :)

Allow myself to re-introduce...myself

Ok, so I've finally joined the world of blogging. I figure it is a good way to keep in touch with people - especially those friends who live far away(as long as I actually update this thing every now and again.)

For those of you I haven't talked to in a long time, here is a quick update:

I currently live in Niceville, FL (a small town halfway between Pensacola and Panama City Beach) with my sweet husband Chip. We have been married for a little over 3 years now. We met at FSU about 5 years ago. Chip is a mechanical engineer with the US Air Force. He works on warhead design. I work in marketing at Okaloosa-Walton College/Mattie Kelly Arts Center.



We do not have any children at this point. Eventually we will start a family, but for now it is just us and our super cute dachshund, Frank. We've had Frank for about 4 months now. He is great practice for when we have kids one day. Judging by the fact he is still alive and likes us, I think we may be able to handle kids.

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We're very excited college football is starting back up today! I have to admit I am a bit nervous about the FSU game. Last year was terrible! Of course the one game we went to last year was the shutout against Wake Forrest :( At least we were able to go up into the skybox and drown our sorrows in the never-ending buffet. Since Jeff Bowden is no longer the offensive coordinator, we may do better. I feel like I could have called better plays...don't hold me to that!

I recently was in Austin, TX visiting Ben, Bethany and Violet Morrison. It was nice to finally meet Violet. She is a cutie! It was a good visit - full of eating, seeing new places, and laughter (how it always is when Bethany and I get together). I had a great time and can't wait to see the Morrisons again.

We were in Whole Foods one evening and came across this very strange fruit. I have no idea what it is called or where they grow it, but it sure did make us laugh!

Well, I think that will end my first entry. Hope everyone hasn't fallen asleep at the keyboard yet. Until next time...