Well this might be an interesting post!!!
Depends on who reads it. I think my museum life is calming down slightly. Nothing major going on this week or next that I'm aware or not aware of. It seems we've been going non-stop here and I have finally am getting back to the "normal" routine. I might be doing some painting next week, though. That could be interesting. Let's see: installing exhibits, 10-2-4 Collector's Club, Grad Students researching, fabricating and installing exhibits, Texas Association of Museums in Beaumont, exhibit design interviews, traveling to OK. I've been busy, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Life is boring when you don't do anything. Now, when I come home, I'm probably the most boring person on earth. I just lay around hoping the laundry will fold itself. Man, I hate laundry!
However, laundry must be done, otherwise I wouldn't have any traveling clothes. I love to travel, as many of you know, and recently I cruised up to the great state of OK. See my last post about what I did last weekend. This past weekend my friend traveled down to the humid state of Texas (ha, he hasn't felt nuttin' yet!!!) Unfortunately I had to work in the morning on Saturday but that didn't stop us from having a great weekend. Watched Up in Smoke for the first time. Funny... La Migra!!!
My Dad was "in town" or rather in McKinney visiting his wife's son, so we met in Waxahachie for dinner. It was nice. Haven't seen him since January. Gonna go home mid May so I'll get to spend more time with the family. Yeah! I get to see nieces!!!!
Saturday evening the toliet went haywire. Drained slowly and then not at all. As Ernest would say: "Eeeeeeeeewwwuuuuuuu!" Hopefully it will have been fixed when I get home today!!! Sunday I slept in and it felt GREAT!!!!! Ate at the IHOP for breakfast/lunch and was pleasantly suprised when the waitress mentioned how happy we looked. So it shows, huh? Nice... I could get used to this...
That's it for now. Mom is doing ok, tired but only has one more chemo treatment this Friday!!! Surgery to be scheduled mid-May. Keep praying for her!!!
Hugs and Best Wishes,
Kitty, a.k.a Jessica
Monday, April 24, 2006
Monday, April 17, 2006
"I have a smile stretched from ear to ear..."
Hee Hee...well what can I say. I've had a most wonderful weekend. It's fun to just hang out with someone you enjoy being with. None of the awkwardness that comes with learning about someone the first time. Sure, I've learned some new stuff but it was very laid back and enjoyable. You know what I mean? :D If you haven't guessed, I spent some time with my new friend over the weekend. We didn't do anything fancy or adventurous (unless you count getting in a pool that was 50 degrees!), but that was fine with me! We did go to a museum with lots of interesting stuff. Of course, the dinosaurs were the highlight. Pretty spectacular. The bugs? Not so much. Interesting but gross. I have a hate relationship with bugs. I duck and run at the sight of a moth. (Bad experience in the 8th grade). We also drove around town and saw OU campus and Norman High School and went to Lifechurch.tv in South OKC. Very cool! Check it out: www.lifechurch.tv
This next weekend, my friend may come down so I can show him around my town and the Dr Pepper Museum!!
La Migra!
Adios!
Jessica
This next weekend, my friend may come down so I can show him around my town and the Dr Pepper Museum!!
La Migra!
Adios!
Jessica
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Inspiration
(Note: This blog was started on Tuesday and finished the next Monday)
Aaahhh ! I feel inspired but not sure what to write. I'll just do a little free writing and see what comes out, then I'll go back and edit. Hah! I think I've been inspired to not exactly write again but to express feelings and worries and junk that I keep bottled up inside. I don't know if this is a normal thing for people but it's a roller coaster ride for me. I'm open and honest about everything in my life (or try to be more or less) and then on a dime I can close up. Writing allows me express things that I normally wouldn't or couldn't.
It's also amazing what happens when you share your thoughts and feelings with someone else. Either they aren't interested and you feel dejected OR you find someone who is and wants to understand you and encourage you. How awesome is that? I also find it amazing that we as human beings basically have the same fears, hopes and dreams, we just express or don't express them in different and sometimes unhealthy ways. I wonder how much we would accomplish if we helped each other out. Utopia? Maybe. But I have also found that what drives most of us is selfishness. (My observation only, you can debate with me in the comment section.) Media tells us what we want, need and deserve because "you're worth it." Go ahead! Kill someone for their Nike Air Jordans! Just do it!! No wonder the world is in such a state. We are focused more on ourselves than how to help each other.
So let me tell you what I want: I want to have relationships with people that will benefit me as well as the other person/s. I want to be in love!!! I want to get married someday!!! I want to have kids!!! I want to change the world in whatever capacity I can!!! There is a lot I want, but I want it to be right and in God's time.
It's funny how God works (but not really cause he tells you what he wants for you and how to go about doing it). I asked for all these things and lo and behold he's blessing me with them! Granted, I'm not married or have kids or in love? for that matter, but I can see the beginnings of something that could turn into all the above. It's exciting and scary at the same time. Am I ready, is anybody ever ready for this?
So with that in mind, let me tell you about last week and weekend.
Went to the Texas Association of Museums (TAM) annual conference in the great city of Beaumont. Saw the world's largest fire hydrant. Not joking folks. Check it out here. Went to seminars and "learned" more about my profession and basically took a little vacation. However, sleeping on a fold out couch is not my idea of vacation. There was a trade off, however. My coworker and I got to sleep at the conference hotel for free while Jack and Brian slept at the "branch" hotel. :D It was so much more convenient for us girls. Thank you Sarah!!!!! I also talked to a new friend every night that week, which was fun and exciting.
Saturday I participated in the Race for the Cure in downtown Waco. I got a little emotional because of all the people there and how breast cancer effects so many people. I walked the mile but could have jogged it. Next time!! Then I trekked up to Hillsboro to meet a friend for a short period of time. Too short, if you ask me. I got off to a later start than intended and so I was late, but I didn't want to seem too eager either, so I kept speeding up and then slowing down and getting stuck behind slow people!!! AAAHHHH! While I was driving back to Waco and thinking about the visit, I realized I totally missed my exit! How goofy am I? Sometimes I crack myself up. After gathering my wits, I had to get ready for BUNCO night at Poppa Rollos. We had a blast!!! It was hilarious. I got to be Games Master, so I was in charge. I like being in charge! I just walked around and watched everybody have a great time, so much fun. If you've never played Bunco, it's a very addictive dice game. Check it out: BUNCO!
Well I've wasted enough time a work. Will post later? this week. Definitely next week. Looking forward to a great weekend! Only 3.5 days left (not counting today and I leave on Friday after work).
Later taters!
Hugs!
Kitty
Aaahhh ! I feel inspired but not sure what to write. I'll just do a little free writing and see what comes out, then I'll go back and edit. Hah! I think I've been inspired to not exactly write again but to express feelings and worries and junk that I keep bottled up inside. I don't know if this is a normal thing for people but it's a roller coaster ride for me. I'm open and honest about everything in my life (or try to be more or less) and then on a dime I can close up. Writing allows me express things that I normally wouldn't or couldn't.
It's also amazing what happens when you share your thoughts and feelings with someone else. Either they aren't interested and you feel dejected OR you find someone who is and wants to understand you and encourage you. How awesome is that? I also find it amazing that we as human beings basically have the same fears, hopes and dreams, we just express or don't express them in different and sometimes unhealthy ways. I wonder how much we would accomplish if we helped each other out. Utopia? Maybe. But I have also found that what drives most of us is selfishness. (My observation only, you can debate with me in the comment section.) Media tells us what we want, need and deserve because "you're worth it." Go ahead! Kill someone for their Nike Air Jordans! Just do it!! No wonder the world is in such a state. We are focused more on ourselves than how to help each other.
So let me tell you what I want: I want to have relationships with people that will benefit me as well as the other person/s. I want to be in love!!! I want to get married someday!!! I want to have kids!!! I want to change the world in whatever capacity I can!!! There is a lot I want, but I want it to be right and in God's time.
It's funny how God works (but not really cause he tells you what he wants for you and how to go about doing it). I asked for all these things and lo and behold he's blessing me with them! Granted, I'm not married or have kids or in love? for that matter, but I can see the beginnings of something that could turn into all the above. It's exciting and scary at the same time. Am I ready, is anybody ever ready for this?
So with that in mind, let me tell you about last week and weekend.
Went to the Texas Association of Museums (TAM) annual conference in the great city of Beaumont. Saw the world's largest fire hydrant. Not joking folks. Check it out here. Went to seminars and "learned" more about my profession and basically took a little vacation. However, sleeping on a fold out couch is not my idea of vacation. There was a trade off, however. My coworker and I got to sleep at the conference hotel for free while Jack and Brian slept at the "branch" hotel. :D It was so much more convenient for us girls. Thank you Sarah!!!!! I also talked to a new friend every night that week, which was fun and exciting.
Saturday I participated in the Race for the Cure in downtown Waco. I got a little emotional because of all the people there and how breast cancer effects so many people. I walked the mile but could have jogged it. Next time!! Then I trekked up to Hillsboro to meet a friend for a short period of time. Too short, if you ask me. I got off to a later start than intended and so I was late, but I didn't want to seem too eager either, so I kept speeding up and then slowing down and getting stuck behind slow people!!! AAAHHHH! While I was driving back to Waco and thinking about the visit, I realized I totally missed my exit! How goofy am I? Sometimes I crack myself up. After gathering my wits, I had to get ready for BUNCO night at Poppa Rollos. We had a blast!!! It was hilarious. I got to be Games Master, so I was in charge. I like being in charge! I just walked around and watched everybody have a great time, so much fun. If you've never played Bunco, it's a very addictive dice game. Check it out: BUNCO!
Well I've wasted enough time a work. Will post later? this week. Definitely next week. Looking forward to a great weekend! Only 3.5 days left (not counting today and I leave on Friday after work).
Later taters!
Hugs!
Kitty
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