Just re-read my post...I dont want to come across insensitive. I DONT want a storm to hit the coast. AT. ALL. So dont anyone go all up in arms on me.

Live from Hot Springs

Hello people. I am in Hot Springs.. or as some call it..hell.

Kidding. But..well..I guess they DO have a chick fil a...so alright. Whatever. But bath houses? Sick. SICK. I dont even like to take candy from a candy dish b/c there are germs. (There really are, people)

Anyway... meeting is going well. But, Gustav is kinda effing things up. I might have to do some serious work this weekend b/c Louisiana is in my area. We even cancelled our meeting (like the one I'm at) in Louisiana b/c the people there were getting so many calls from clients, etc, about what to do.

And tomorrow is the anniversary of Katrina.

So, my job is a bit in freak out zone. Just sayin. If it hits, I might not be going out of town next week for my dept meeting b/c taking our whole team out would be bad during a big storm. I dont want it to hit...but I could really use the time at home...*sigh*

Did you hear? JANET JACKSON IS COMING to the BoK Center! People, this is awesome! Let's go! I'm going! Let's go! Tix go on sale Sept 8th! :))

I also think I might do the Tulsa Run this year...5K if you interested in joining. :)

Well, tonight I have another luau and then the big meeting tomorrow morning and I'm working from my hotel room to prepare for Gustav, etc right now. I drive back after my meeting tomorrow...5 hours.. BLAH.

I'm super excited to see everyone this weekend! Hopefully Gustav doesnt hit when I'm supposed to be visiting with all of you or else I'll be at work. BOO. I realize my whiney complaint means nothing compared to being in the PATH of the storm, but I wanted to complain anyway.

Well, that's the only excitment I've got for ya. Are your allergies getting bad? Mine are practically attacking my immune system. Fucking ragweed. That's all I'm sayin.

Hi, I'm Gracie....

...and I dont feel good...
She's actually doing MUCH better, but Sunday was a rough day for little G money. Please note the most awkward sleeping position ever-both legs to one side. Rear legs to the other... She looked dead.

And..note the new curtains. Cute, right?!

First Day of (Law) School

So, it just dawned on me that I think today is the first day of law school! (I dont feel like working)

If I'd only known at the start of law school that....

* The Socratic method is actually fun. Seriously. I mean..it's kinda twisted to watch your friends get thrown under the bus one by one..but hey..when YOU finally know the answer, it.feels.damn.good.

* The Professor everyone told me I'd be terrified of...was my absolute favorite professor I've ever had (aside from my crush on a college professor. Disturbing. Very.Disturbing).

* Dont try to re-invent yourself b/c you're going to be a lawyer. Be you. Just be you as a lawyer. :)

* Worst thing ever: "Alright, Miss Smith, since you dont know the answer, please choose one of your classmates to answer it." Or "Since you dont know the answer, I will now move to your neighbor. Please choose whether I move to your right or left..."

* ...I would likely witness... literally witness...about 10 affairs in the making..in the way of instant messenger in front of me in class. Strange, but entertaining.

* Law school would both make me more jaded and cynical...and also make me a better person by seeing what I DO NOT want to become...and why I like who I am. (deep thoughts.. sorry)

* Some stupid jackass really will tear the page out of a book that you need for your assignment...just so others cant have it.

* You will learn to perfect the "Im paying attention" look while on facebook, myspace, or really anything else online... all the while nodding along with the professor and acting like you're taking notes.

* Get used to your last name. Get used to calling others by theirs...but only b/c you dont know their first name. Everything is Mr. or Ms. Exciting for a week. Lame after that.

* When the seating chart goes around, write your name somewhat illegibly.. but definitely NOT big and bold. Professor will use it to call on the class and if he/she cant read your name easily, you have less shot of getting caught not having done the reading.

* Finals really do suck. College cramming cant happen anymore. Cramming= 4 days of straight studying instead of sitting up late night at the sorority house quizzing each other and eating pizza rolls. ;)

Now I need to work... I'm not even entertaining today. Hell. Sorry!

Lil G dog doin better

This is my fav picture of her...and yeah..she did that to herself with the toilet paper roll.. So.hilarious.

Anyway, a few stitches, hours and a few hundred dollars later (yeeouch), Gracie's okay. They had to keep her for awhile to sedate her and remove not only one visible infection along her booty but another internal one that was larger, but hadnt made itself visible yet. I guess it's really common in small dogs. Now I know what to look for..but I felt SO BADLY that I hadnt noticed. Granted, my dog is pretty chill and doesnt complain a ton about anything...*sigh*

Anyway, just glad my baby is alright. Last night, I had to carry her down to potty and put her in the grass then pick her up and take her back upstairs. :( Poor thing. This morning started THREE drugs for the next 14 days. Wow, right? One of them is an antibiotic creme. So...for any of you who wondered about my mothering skills, please insert image of me rubbing the creme on my dog's booty incisions...and not batting an eye. I love her more than I thought possible. Just glad she's okay.... :)

FRIDAYFRIDAYFRIDAY!

Remember how "If I were a day of the week, I'd be Friday.." Yeah. Well, I would.

So, this week has been less than perfect, but whatever. Little G is sick.
Conversation with vet this am:

Me: "Hi. My dog has a raised bump thing and there's some blood..and it hurts her but is otherwise acting alright..." (sparing you the other details)
Her: "Her..okay...what about Tuesday at 10am?"
Me: *shocked* "Um..my dog has BLOOD and a small tumor like thing. Tuesday?"
Her: "Yes ma'am..."
Me: "Well. That's unacceptable. Put me down, but I will likely be calling to cancel."

Called Woodland West (b/c I have her records at both places for situations like this. My children will have like 6 docs..just sayin)
Me: *explained sitch*
Her: "Okay, how about in the next hour or so?"
Me: "Wow! The other place told me next TUESDAY."
Her: "Whoa! I have an HMO and I can get in before that! haha!"
Me: "How about after work?"
Her: "Perfect.. See you around 6"

Good Gosh.

And the chin is looking less creepy! It kinda looks like I thought it was a good idea to run my chin along the cement until it scraped up quite nicely in a dime sized scrape. Eh. Whatever.

Pray for little Gracie.

Love love.

If I was going to get a tattoo..

It would be a J. in the same place her L is...actually that WAS a J that she turned into an L.. (for Jason) Anyway..thoughts... ??

*EEEEEEEEEEeeeeeee!* (Happy Squeal)

This week is looking up....becaaaaaaausee....

JASON IS THE NEW BACHELOR!!! I think I should try out...Just sayin. I mean...he has a three year old...whatever. I love kids! *shrugs* And AND AND...he's just hot...and sweet...and I would like to practice making more babies with him. A lot. TMI? What.Ever.

http://www.usmagazine.com/news/bachelorette-reject-jason-mesnick-star-the-bachelor

Love. The shirt version.

First things first, how cute is this shirt I got today? HOW EFFING CUTE?! I'm a sucker for vintage looking t's...and I realize I'm too old to wear ones with the sayings I find hilarious (and we're not talking "hottie" or something simple...I prefer cheesy political ones, etc). Anyway, love it.

So, I took this from Sarah's blog...b/c it's awesome. Does this mean I need to go back to high school (since this is an activity she did with her students?) Hm...Whatever.. I'm distracted tonight and need a project..

If I were an animal, I would be a cheetah...or maybe my dog, Gracie.

If I were a movie, I would be You've Got Mail.

If I were a food, I would be sushi or just an ITR salad.

If I were a tv character, I would be Serena on Gossip Girl. Or Blair. Hmm. Toss up. Or Samantha from Samantha Who.

If I were a piece of clothing, I would be a vneck slightly baggy baby tee....or an oversized winter sweater. (those are my fav)

If I were a day of the week, I would be Friday.

If I were a holiday, I would be Independence Day..or St. Patrick's Day. Definitely NOT Valentines Day.

If I were a piece of furniture, I would be a perfectly worn comfy brown leather chair. (with cute toss pillow)

If I were a color, I would be blue. Or black. Black is classic. Let's go with that. But, it's not really a color. Hmm..

If I were a US city, I would be Chicago. Definitely Chicago. Maybe warmer. With an ocean. Maybe a San Diego/Chicago mix. Done.

And go.

Love Ya Like the Dickens..

Things that make me laugh... my co worker always says "LLTD" ...and it makes me giggle.. She's the one in blue in the group photo at the luau below...

Anyway... yesterday morning, I woke up, leapt from my bed after feeling my chin....and within seconds was standing barefoot on the toilet lid, blindly (no contacts in yet) and frantically reaching into my cabinet to find my meds. I think I scared my dog.

It's always overnight that the shit happens. So, I was eager to wake up this morning to see if the meds had worked.. Well...so far so good. It doesnt look any better, but it definitely doesnt look worse. That's gotta be good, right? I mean typically over the course of 24 hours, it looks sick. It's not that big..and I shouldnt be that concerned...but I just feel gross, ya know...

You people dont care about my weird chin issues, but I told you anyway.

The doc said NO.TANNING. So, I assumed that meant "of your face" and he just forgot to add that.. So, I went and put a towel over my face.. I didnt stay in long..but yeah.. I know. I shouldnt have. *sigh*

I think my dog thinks I'm nuts. Here's what I envision going through her head during a week:

Monday: "Why does mom curse when the alarm goes off while she searches for her robe that she hung on the bedpost every.single.week. and is still too dumb to realize it's there?"

Tuesday: "A little better. Mom thinks she's informed by watching Meredith on the Today Show. I watch tv all day...and lemme tell you..that Meredith bitch doesnt know anything... "

Wednesday: "Dude. It's 8am. Mom, GET THE F*CK OUT OF BED. I have to pee...damnit.. Look at me! Look at me! I'm running around with my bone below your bed and all you do is ignore me like I'm dumb.. Thanks, asshole."

Thursday: "Whatever."

Friday: "Mom stayed up WAY too late last night...and now she's paying for it. Good job, Blondie. Way to watch E! True Hollywood specials til 2am. Smart."

Saturday: " Oh no...it's 2am and mom's drunk again... Why does she want to play with me?! Let me sleep, damnit...This SO means I'm not getting a walk til like 10am. Ugh. She embarasses me..."

Yes. I really just took 10 minutes to write all that and I found myself comical. Little Gracie is awesome...She needs another photo shoot soon. I shall post pics.

"I jumped you this morning"

-Dennis. (after jumping my vehicle so I could go get a new battery.. BOO!) I responded with "I know..and it didnt even take very long.." then laughed...b/c I'm 12 years old.

So, yeah, this was AFTER I woke up, chin itching and hurting, and felt it....TWO LITTLE BUMPS. RIGHT IN THE SAME DAMN PLACE THEY WERE IN BEFORE.

That's right, people. It's back. The "I'm not sure what this is, but it isnt a cold sore.." shit.. The "Hey, I'll prescribe you valtrex to the tune of 50 damn pills before your labs come back and tell me I was 100% wrong.." Or better...the "maybe it's an insect bite." Or my favorite "well, if it comes back again, call me and we'll run more tests..."

NO. THANK. YOU.

It's none of those things. It's annoying. This is number three. Personally, I think it IS a cold sore and I have no explanations for his labs. And I cant tan. which is bullshit.

Anyway, my chin bumps and I got a new battery today. I took the car to wal-mart (both b/c it's close to work and b/c I needed somewhere to wander). I ended up going to McDonalds, buying fruit, reading a magazine, perusing the basket section (I dont know, people) and eating a doughnut. People are nice at Wal Mart in the morning. Just sayin. You know who makes me happy? Door greeters. I like them. I always stop and talk to them. Weird? Whatever. I dont care. I have facial bumps..no one else will talk to me. In all fairness, it's not that bad. I'm just annoyed.

I drove past St. Francis when going to pay my car insurance (remembering it was due today while paying for my car battery-oooops!). I thought "Stop being a baby, Jax. You had a dead battery and a bump on your chin. Really? You're passing a hospital. Things could be worse for you..."

So, I bucked up.

We have a work promo that I find HILARIOUS. I cant write about it on here b/c that would be wrong, but it's funny, people. It's not supposed to be. Granted, this is coming from the person who laughs at inappropriate times in movies (Seen The Island? Yeah. I laughed at the end...people were crying and I was laughing so hard I almost peed myself).

Alright, so to end this blog:
- Watching LC on a date last night was like watching my plant grow. Seriously. Get a brain, Lauren. Use it when you talk to people. Thank you.
- My apt is looking cute! I dont plan to do anything with it tonight other than watch Big Brother with my shit all around me... (think: not unpacked suitcase, picture frames, old curtains...etc)
- Our work server was down almost all day and I thought I was going to die from blog deprivation.
- Promo codes rock my world. Need to order something online? Yeah.. be sure to google "promotional code for ___(store)" ...Just sayin.
- The cell phone ring that sounds like a submarine makes me want to scratch my eyeballs out.

Love from the office. Heading home with my new battery. Be jealous. I'm supercharged, bitches.

"Are your earrings Texas? Like the state?"

- co worker about my extra large cross earrings. They are NOT Texas! Boo! Whatever. (I have most of my co workers saying "boo" and "shut the front door!"- I love it)

So, I'm relatively boring today and I'll apologize for that in advance.I've created a monster with decorating my apt. I know how I get.. I start a project then get busy so I kinda neglect it. So, while I've got the time, I'm getting stuff! Spent my lunch at old time pottery. Yeah. I did. I got some awesome textured metal wall tiles (I'll take a picture). I have no idea how they'll look, but I wanted them and they weren't expensive, so whatever.

I'm nesting, people. Leave me alone.

Maybe.. just maybe.. I'm consuming my time with this project so as to not think about (1) the potential opportunity with my company someone candidly told me I might be considered for...(2) whether my boyfriend is moving to Asia.... (3) that I need a new car but dont have the patience (4) that I kinda want to buy a house but the whole "i have no idea what I'm doing" thing is kinda a bar to that.

So, just let me decorate instead of consuming large amounts of wine. alone. in my apartment. It's better than buying some random handbag I dont need. (I told myself that this weekend as I was holding a very expensive bag that I was talking myself into).

So...to move into a completely different subject...The HILLS starts back tonight! I'm less interested now that LC actually thinks she's famous but I'm hoping Heidi causes some drama...along with Spencer and his flesh colored beard. (God, I love Joel McHale on the Soup)...

Alright..back to the real world for another 30 minutes or so...I'm wearing the glasses today. It was a glasses day. Just sayin..

"HGTV the hell out of your apartment then"

- a quote that made me laugh today...

So, I went to Michele's new place and lemme tell you.. it.is.adorable! It makes me want to decorate and buy a house and decorate and.. yeah... Anyway.. it inspired me. She inspired me with all her courage and stuff like that. If she can decorate a semi-permanent place and make it adorable, I.can.too. (Love you, Michele) :)))

So, I might not have any idea where I'm going to stay, move, whatever..but I want to make things cuter at casa de Jax. So, I set out on a Sunday evening. Options were limited. But, lookie at the ADORABLE curtains I found at the JCP Home Store! Looooooookie!!!

Now, I want a chocolate brown area rug. A pattern would be too much with the curtains, ya know...I pretty much want chocolate brown everything. It's becoming a problem. Go through color phases?
Sat night, Michele and I went out! A friend was in town from AZ. It was a low key night and we had a blast. :) The semi-single life looks good on her...see for yourself: :)
Aside from needing a serious manicure (now taken care of), please check out my hairdryer at my work meeting in Dallas. HOW SMALL IS THAT?! Worlds.Smallest.Hairdryer. And yeah.. I took a picture. I was busy, people. I think I'm giving you the wrong impression about my work meetings..what with the previous post and all... haha...
Meet one of our interns for the summer...also a TU Chi O! I heart her! She's from the Dallas area so she was able to come up for the meeting and the luau the night before.. complete with backdrop and props. She's hooking me up with an invite to pref rehearsal if anyone's interested in going....
I found it inappropriate to post pics of my bosses (although I have some) but here are some other awesome chicks I work with! Vanessa (far left) is the event planner. I took her job when I started. She just moved into event planning. Then, it's Christi, me and Dana. :)
And yeah, I have on a grass skirt. Oh yeah I do.

"I'm gonna go get leid...alone...in my room..."

- me to my co-worker as I grabbed my leis and headed to my hotel room just now....

Dont make fun of my favorite big sunglasses...It could be worse...just sayin. ;)

So...it's not ALL work. Granted, we were ready to be done by the time I took this picture. We're having a luau...yeah..in Texas. Don't ask. Our big trip thing for next year is to Hawaii so we're promoting. Anyway, we also have waterguns (hence my shirt).

We're doing a party pic backdrop (hence my props). Yeah, I work in a sorority. Since I do the messaging, presentations, scripting, etc, I'm automatically on the committee so I get "the opportunity" to help decorate and shit.

Kidding. We've actually been doing a lot...but I got props for my messages I drafted for this morning's meeting and tomorrow's big meeting. Tonight, I have to be on my a-game in the event my bosses want to meet after dinner to change anything or re-craft anything..but once we all hit the bar, I'm in the clear. I dont relax til they order that second beer... :)

My favorite quote of the day came from a co worker on the golf course... First of all, let me tell you how much ass this woman kicks.. She brought purple clubs and then said "I didnt know what kind of balls to get so I just got the long and soft balls" LOL! Then, the guy coordinating said "Well, I hope you brought at least a dozen.." and she replied "Oh yeah...48..." LOOOOOL!!

By tomorrow night, I'll be about "game faced" out. I love being social and "on" but after a dinner tonight with all the group (155 of us), meeting tomorrow and 4 hr ride back, I'll be ready to turn.it.off.

Love from the big D!

"I thought you'd be under your desk drooling or something by now"

- my co worker in Missouri...to me. LOL!

So, I guess people know how busy I am. hahahaha!

And yeah, I'm blogging anyway b/c I'm waiting on something to be sent to me.

So, here's my thought of the day:
Do you ever compare people at your current job to people of your first and/or last job? I ALWAYS do it. I find myself saying "she's kinda like ___ but more fun" or something.

Anyway, I leave tomorrow for the big D. Every.single.time. I go there, I say a silent prayer that I wont run into Derick. You remember him? Why did I EVER think that was a good idea? *sigh* Well, my prayers have worked thus far.. although I thought I saw him in DFW once and I hid. I really did. Like dodged in between people to get into the Brooks Brothers store. (Ps.. why did I think going into a mens clothing store where he likely shops would prevent me from seeing my ex? Right. I never said it was a smart idea...)

Aaron said something last night about me ex-communicating my ex's. I dont think I do that, do I? I mean.. I'm still "friends" with G. Well..I guess I'm not really...but I'm happy for him...in Wyoming or wherever life has taken him. *shrug*

Whatev.

Anyway, I think what embarasses me most about Derick is that I behaved like such.an.asshole. during our last conversation. For some reason, he brought out the "low blows" in my arguments. I dont know why.. Aaron and I havent low-blowed each other in like 3 years.. I mean.. not like we're capable of. Maybe that's it.. We both know what we COULD say so we just dont.

Ever have someone who just pushes your buttons til you explode? I hate those people. I have buttons and I'd rather you not push them b/c it upsets me. Arg! Let's talk...like adults. Thank you.

Granted, Aaron can attest I dont behave like an adult 100% of the time when I'm upset. Eh. Well.

Alright, wayyyyy off on a tangent.. but tomorrow. Dallas. I need a handbag. I'm hoping I find time for this to occur. I doubt I will, but hey.. whatever.. I'll try.

I'll also try to blog from the palm... since the battery is fixed (allegedly). (PS.. it was draining in about 2 hrs when not in use).

I love the Olympics...

Did you miss it? Yeah, go watch it.. Men's 4 by 100 relay...

I think I got the best sleep of my life last night. Best. Sleep. EVER.

So, Andrea and Blaze, I'm betting you guys will share my feelings about the Olympic swimming.. It's like my version of football or something. Fact.

Trying not be a slacker with pictures..

I've got to go into work for a bit, but b/c I have been a photo slacker....Here's the weekend and what happened in a quick update....

1. Thursday sushi with Alove and the girls.. There was a fan at the bar afterward..(hence Alove's photo below)
2. Kristy turned 26 (the blonde in the middle of Sara and me) and had a surprise party at Sonoma. There were tons of birds in the trees...and the line became "OMG! I just got pooped on!" It wasnt pretty.
3. Went to Jewel to watch the Plumbers...where the birthday girl fell off the stage, Lauren, Sara and I posed by a toilet on stage...and a large African American woman jumped in like 3 of my photos. Jenny, Lauren and I held down the patio for awhile where we had some interesting discussions... haha...and should have taken more photos..hell..


4. Sat morning/afternoon, met a group for lunch then headed to see Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2- It was awesomely far fetched.. perfect for a chick flick.. (Think: "Hey, our friend's in trouble.. Let's all go to Greece!") Eh well...and people wonder why girls are hopeless romantics.. It's Hollywood's fault. Just sayin. And I think I might have a girl crush on Blake Lively..or maybe just her hair. Her hair is awesome.
5. Sat night, met Lauren at Oscars (since she'd never been). After our awesomness the night before, there was mostly water flowing at Oscars..But, there WAS an 80s dj... Please see Tadd and me below (aka the "We dance whether anyone is watching or not" group) and think "Take me home tonight.. I dont wanna let you go til..." Yeah. That's what we're singing... Wow.


So, I came home...and the storm made me apartment rain again. F**K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, I am hoping my landlords will come and tear my celing apart when I'm in Dallas this week.. b/c that just doesnt sound fun to be around.. *sigh*

I didnt get to see Kelli as much as I would have liked (boooo) but she had a wedding, so whatev. Also, someone text me that they got engaged in Cozumel. Am I missing something? I'm either an asshole that didnt know the number...or I really dont have any idea who it is... Nice. Either way.

I want a cheeseburger. And I'm going to work. I'm more excited about the cheeseburger. I got "the call" at 4:45 on Friday...ya know..the call that says "I'm sorry to do this to you but...I have another thing I'm gonna need from you on Monday..." BOO.

Happy weekend! :)

I am an angry person.

I tried to post a photo from my palm and it wouldnt let me. So, f*ck it.

Here is my question: Why do they keep watering weeds outside my window...when they close the blinds at 1 to "conserve energy?" How about you stop watering the damn weeds three times a day? Just a thought.

Rihanna Disurbia has been on repeat on my ipod. It's becoming a problem.

Kelli told me who won SYTYCD but I havent seen it OR Big Brother yet.

I look like I've had a hard week..but I have good hair today. Just sayin. I think God had me in mind when He invented bobby pins. Whatever.

So... to make this a happy post instead of a gripey one, please list your favorite school and/or college memory....

Some of mine:
- waking up to Brooke arriving home after her 21st birthday celebration... (I was only 20 so I couldnt go)
- Audra and my apartment. My then boyfriend (Adam-GROSS) hacked off the guys above us so..they proceeded to pee from their balcony..on our apt. Better known as my window. There was also a blow up skeleton on our balcony on a regular basis. Whatever.
- The Dive.
- What I Like About Chi O...and Build Me Up Buttercup... ;)
- "MJ smokes pot"
- Sigma Chi pledge dance with Sarah.. LOL! (We were such bitches, Sarah...)
- Lamda.Chi.Luau.
- The night my lil walked into a glass door...sober...while the rest of us were NOT sober. Aud and I drove her to the hospital (b/c she broke her nose). Oh...yeah.. we were wasted...and got to talk to her PARENTS and the doctors. Classic.
- The night I went to the ER with Caitlyn and got inspected by almost every intern there. How mortifying.

Okay, I was right...that definitely cheered me up...Back to work... Maybe I'll add more when I get cranky in about an hour.... haha..

Gratuitous friend photos...b/c I can..

I have been a HORRIBLE poster of photos. I dunno.. Maybe I've been tired or busy..or just lazy. Likely lazy.

Sooo..here are some from Carrie's visit! I've been really into long dresses.. I bought three the same day... (dont ask). However, I didnt realize they make me look like Im wearing a TENT. What the hell ever.


...and one from Kelli's visit! I'm in love with the little pink dress I'm wearing. In. Love. It's a problem. Lauren-who I get to see THIS WEEKEND- got it for me at a little boutique in Chicago for my birthday! Thoughtful, cute, PINK. All great things.

I should be way passed out. I think I'll try to get there. Work's just been weighing on my mind a lot lately.. It's just so.busy. up there right now. I havent bitten off more than I can chew at all... I'm just stressed. After Dallas next week, I will be much.more.calm.

Sushi on Thurs with Alove and the girls! If you're not coming, you should be. That's all I'm sayin.. :) She's in town for her 10 year reunion. Lord. Mine's next year. I think I'm hiring a date and telling him to make fun of all the people I don't like. to their faces. Or maybe Blaze and I just wont go. ha!

Night night.....Rant: Wanna know what makes me cringe? When people spell "tonight" like "tonite" Dont do it. I'm sorry if you do and I offended you. But, just dont do it. Thank you.

Things you dont care about.

1. I got up at 4am on Monday to head to Louisiana.

2. Arrived and drove to Baton Rouge. Meetings with VP, room setup, run throughs, etc.

3. Got to hotel room at 5:05 pm and did a little cheer.. I had one hour and a half til dinner. I would get to lay down for a second.. yay!

4. 5:08pm my phone rang. It was my VP. Headed back to office to go over messaging until we left for dinner.

5. In my 4am makeup and outfit, headed to dinner with the group where I politely tried to engage people in conversations without yawning..haha... Ended at 9:30.

6. Went to room and went directly to sleep.

7. Meeting at 7:15 am with both vps and guest speakers before the real meeting to go over the flow and answer any last minute questions.

8. 8:30 am.. We're on! :)

9. Fixed a lunch issue (we didnt have an event planner at this meeting).

10. Meeting was GREAT! Ended, had debrief and went to print my boarding pass.

11. OOPS! Business travel had booked me on a flight..for TONIGHT (instead of last night).

12. Got it changed for a small fee...but Edouard wasnt really being nice so after a layover at DFW, landed at 12:45 am (and..uh..why do they close the restaurants at the airport at like 9? that's ridic).

13. Woke up a little late and here I am... taking care of stuff for next week!

14. Best part.. I still really love my job.. like really...Just tired. :) But, man...its good to feel needed. I never had that feeling at the firm... :)

15. Oh, no..THIS is the best part...almost forgot.. I was tired of being dressed up, so I changed...at the Baton Rouge airport..in the lactation room. And I took a picture b/c I was sleepy and needed to entertain myself. B/c seriously.. I wanted to take a nap in there, but it felt inappropriate. :) Hello. They had a SOFA. Gah.

live, from the palm

whatttup?! yes I am in nola..waitin on my coworker to arrive so we can set out to baton rouge. things ppl told me in college "youll someday become a morning person" i.call.bullshit. ha! actually the truth is...i have become a morning person but that crap about going to bed earlier is just that. crap.

went to sleep at 12:30 aftee trying reaaallly hard. alarm at 4am wasn't the best. but I've decided to just smile and its paying off...or else just freaking ppl out.

so I seem to be on a picture hiatus...i only took like 5 this weekend! but..as a teaser..two are of jenny and me...wait for it...at BIG SPLASH! yes!

alright. more from the palm later. xoxo.