Progress!

Today was a pretty good day! I got a project almost done at work that has personally been hanging over my head for awhile. I went to lunch and had some errands to run. Errands that solved minor irritations. I am learning to become a little more assertive when things don't happen the way they are supposed to. For example, I took all my college diplomas to get framed on 5/21/05. Two weeks tops to complete. I call, they have one done, the other two had to be shipped to the main office for something special. "We'll call you when they're done." Ok, no problem! Today I called to check on the "status" of the framing. "Oh yeah, they're ready. It looks like they have been here awhile." One can be assertive without being agressive! The guy was very apologetic.

Another thing. I got a notice saying my rent was late. Uhmmm, excuse me, but I have never been late on my rent payments! (there's always a first time...) So I went and talked to the management. "Oh we're sorry! We must have lost it!" Good grief! They said to put a stop on it and would reimburse me for the fee to stop the check. So I had to take care of that today at the bank...since I didn't lose it, I didn't have to pay a fee. :)

Another thing. I made an appointment to go see the doctor. I haven't been to the doctor in years (literally). Just a regular check up. My mom will feel better too.

All that to say I feel productive...success...progress...has been made in my life.

It's really the little things that make life what it is...tomorrow will probably have it's own quirks to succeed through...it's all how we deal with them.

Cute girl in her hat and chaps!!! 

Kitty's Blahhh

Hoh humm. I really don't want to be at work right now. I was out sick yesterday which wasn't fun but was a better alternative to work. Not that work is boring! No, no! It's just that sometimes I don't want to go. Anybody ever feel that way? The other reason I don't want to be at work is because I'm going home Thursday to Arkansas!!! Yeah! I get to see family and friends. Drew, Mandy the girls and I are going to the rodeo. It will be fun. Yiiiieeeehaaaaw! Alex says that sometimes. Emma can roll over now. Oh how they grow fast. She is only 4 months old. I must upload a picture of Alex on her "horse." She is adorable with her pink chaps and cowgirl hat!! Can't wait to go home!!

Feel The Burn!!

Sunburn that is...I got one on my neck (and arms) on Saturday. A group of my friends helped out at Rebuilding Together, an organization that helps repair homes for those who cannot do it themselves. It was fun, except the heat. I have done this several times and you'd think I'd get proficient at installing new screen doors...but noooo! It took me several hours to do it (with help, of course!!). I may have to drive by the house just to see if the door is still standing. It really wiped us out. I had to go home and take a nap. Now I have to even out my "tan" because I'm going to Hawaii in September. In fact, I went swimsuit shopping just for Hawaii and found a real doozie on sale! Watch out Hawaii, here comes Jessica!!!

Anyway, I'm very excited about this summer and travel. Are you traveling anywhere interesting? Let me know!!

Aaahh!! Summer Is In the Air!!

Today is the 1st of June and rent is due...BUT it's summer (not officially, but summer starts early in central Texas). Hmmm. What do I have planned? I have a lot of big trips coming up. New York at the end of July and Hawaii in September (Yipee!). Next year I hope to go to China for a mission trip and Hong Kong for vacation. This past weekend however, marked many dates for me to remember! My oldest younger brother had a birthday on Friday and then the youngest younger brother has one this Saturday. The Harris brothers and sister will all be in their twenties...*sniff* We are all grown up! Drew and Mandy's anniversary is this Friday as well as the anniversary of Papa's passing. I also remembered those who fought and died to keep this country and other countries safe and hopefully for peace. Most of my male relatives have been in the military but the one that effected me the most, of course, was Drew who went to Iraq for a year. I am so proud of him for doing his duty. Don't forget that you enjoy many freedoms today because of what men and women have done for this country. Thank you!

Memorial Day Weekend

Whew! Thank goodness the weekend is coming up! I'm looking forward to some days relaxing. I'm supposed to go to an Open Water Swim meet in Irving on Saturday but I'm not sure the weather will allow it. Then I'm headed over to Brownwood to do some camping in Brownwood. If it's cool enough, I'll sleep outside, but if not, I'm gonna be indoors. Lately the temp here has been in the high 90s!! Eeek! Hope everyone has a good one!! Keep safe!

Star Wars

Today is the big day! Have you seen it yet? Post your critique. I am. I'm going today at 4:20pm Yippee!

Indy (no, not Indian Jones)

Hello! It's been awhile since I've posted. I've been in Indianapolis for American Association of Museum's annual conference. It was probably the best conference I've ever been to. Indianapolis isn't bad either. In fact it has a lot of cool buildings. I went exploring one afternoon and saw some great architecture and sculputre. We also had some great food. I highly recommend Thai House, The Scholars Inn, Rathskeller and Elements. I'll post some pics. We also brought along Puss No Boots, but that is another story...

The first pic is of course, Alex, my niece, she did not go to Indianaoplis with me. I just wanted to show off.

How can I NOT show off this cute girl!!! (Alex) 

Introducing Puss No Boots 

St. Mary's Catholic Church 

A view of the Capitol building from the War Memorial monument. In the foreground you can see a special exhibit of sculptures placed all around downtown Indy by Tom Otterness. This one is "Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil, See No Evil" 

Indiana Repertory Theater

This is Indy's version of the circle with a War Memorial in the middle. 

Now What Do I Do?

Now that I have successfully turned in my thesis for binding, all I have to do is walk across the stage. Now I have all this "free" time. What do I do with it? Well I have a list of things to do by the end of June like clean out closets, air filters, deep cleaning...just get my house in order along with some other things. I'm planning on some trips; some work related, some not. I'm looking forward to what is in store for me in the future. It will be exciting! Some future self-improvment goals include but are not limited to: painting lessons, some continuing education classes, maybe working on my German language skills, serving in the community, saving some money for a major trip next year (Hong Kong? that would be awesome!!!). Serving others and self-improvment is my life goal. Always a never ending process.

This is our starting point at Wyman Bridge. 

White River. You can see the tip of the canoe my Dad made!! 

White River with me and my bro! 

Drew's fish. 

I caught the first fish!