MERRY BELATED CHRISTMAS!!!!!

I can ALWAYS count on Christmas to be an interesting time of year with my fam...and this year did not disappoint me in the least bit. The bomb that got dropped on me this year, was the fact that my daddy is engaged to be married. Now I could see if the proposal was actually on Christmas day...BUT come to find out, he and Michelle (his fiance') actually have been engaged for some time now. They just decided to break the news to my brother, aunt, and myself on Christmas because you can ALWAYS count on us to tell you exactly how we feel when the three of us are together. After I got over the initial shock (because anyone who knows me, knows that I am THE biggest daddy's girl EVER), I was ok, because I realized I'll have a real live little sister for the first time ever. And she's 15, so she's old enough to actually do stuff without getting on my freaking nerves. My dad also bought all of these heart necklaces for the four of us (me, my aunt, his fiance', and her daughter), because he said we were all a part of his heart.

Other than that, Christmas was wonderful. I got to see ALL of my fam...and I ate like I was a starving child. I went to the movies with my dad's people, and I hustled them for 25 bucks playing cards. On top of my other cash winnings (aka Christmas gifts) I think I did pretty well this year. I've also gotten to spend time with my kid baby sis whom I love to death. Just sitting at home chilling with her makes me remember why I love being in home in Texas around my friends...plus her mom has been cooking us bomb ass meals in which she insists that I leave looking like a butterball every night.


***me and my sissy (yes I'm older BUT smaller)

Oh yeah...my Christmas wish will be here on New Year's Eve (better late than never). I really have no plans for when he's here other than to sit and look at each other, but I guess my daddy will really get to see how it feels to have another man share a piece of my heart. Ha!

Thank GOD I'm home...

In the past four months, I can't remember a time where I have been as happy as I am. I've been in hog heaven since I made it back to Texas. From the 75degree weather to being in the company of my wonderful family and friends, I have had a constant smile pasted on my face for the past 7 days. However with all this amazing-ness that has been my life for the past week, I totally feel like something is missing...ok I don't feel, I KNOW! It's HIM...my boo...my love...I miss him so much and if I could have anything for Christmas this year...it would be to have him in my presence (plus I'd love for him to meet the fam). I miss him so much and I never thought I'd get like this..but I am and I can't help it...

Anywho...back to the wonderfulness that I call TEXAS. I think I've slept more in the past week than I have in the last month. I sleep in EVERYDAY, and then take a 2hour nap like clockwork. I've hung out with all of my best friends except Kim (who is coming in town TODAY...woohoo!!!). We've done happy hour and dinner. I've have my Mexican food craving satisfied (b/c Massachusetts Mexican food is dry rice w/NO seasoning). I've worn shorts outside...walked around with no jacket. AND there is sun so if I choose to tan and get some color back in my life I have every opportunity to do so. I have a date with my daddy for the first time in months...and I'm so excited! Right now my life is wonderful...I finished all my school work, took my level one certification class, and have eaten some wonderful southern food...all that's missing is him (and hopefully Santa will make my Christmas wish come true :-D)

it's been a whirlwind...

I'm in the last stretch of my first semester of grad school...and the last few weeks have been mad crazy. I've gotten in the habit of not sleeping at all OR sleeping way too much. So let's recap since I came back from the big apple.

Thanksgiving was great!!! I was able to spend it with the boo...and a few friends in my grad program. That week was also the beginning of mad crazy birthday time (Toy - Nov 26; my boo - Nov 30; Britt - Dec 1; Kim - Dec 2; Des - Dec 16). I've pretty much come to the realization that if you are not a Sagittarius, you will truly never be one of my best friends lol. I was so proud of myself that I've done well in picking out gifts this year. I'm really bad at shopping for people other than myself...but so far so good.


**Thanksgiving dinner


***me and my love <3

I've had a butt load of work to do...and I've totally become the BIGGEST procrastinator in the world. But it'll all get done in time. All I have left is a presentation on cybersport and body (super cool topic if anyone wants to chat about it), 3 papers, a DVD project, 10 lesson plans, and 3 weeks worth of workouts to write for my team...all of this must be done by Friday, Dec 12...which btw, is the day I'M COMING BACK TO HOUSTON...woohoo!!!!!!

I am now officially christened a NCAA track and field coach. We had our first meet this past Saturday. Switching from Division I to Division III will be the biggest adjustment. I can't really give an overall reflection of the meet because my thoughts are all over the place. There were some highs...and some things we definitely need to work on. I guess I'll leave it at that.

Also...we had our first OFFICIAL DAY OF SNOW. I thought I'd make it back to Texas before it would really snow...however, the weather had different plans. It wasn't too major, but I was super freaked out driving in the snow for the first time. I did survive...but I know it will only be downhill from here for the next 4 months (boo!).


***they do an amazing job of keeping the roads clear...


That's the brief version of what has happened the last few weeks. I can't wait to go home in 4 days...pray for my sanity until then :-P