So we had quite an eventful day. Took forever getting here with all
the weather delays. We finally made it to the hotel around 8:30pm
eastern time. We asked the front desk for a dinner recommendation and
ended up at this Italian joint. The setting: small, dark cozy
atmosphere with the Italian mafia looking guys standing around
watching over you like Centurions. Add a crazy piano player with ADD
and you have one of the best dinners I have had in a long time. Then
we went and figured out the subway system(an adventure in itself) and
made it to the Empire State Building. Oh My. We opened the door at the
top and the 45 mph north winds that kept our plane away were out in
force. That was the coldest wind I have ever experienced in my life.
No joke. It had to be negative something windchill. It literally took
your breath away. So did the view. I have pics as you can see in this
preview but I forgot the cable so I'll pick one up tomorrow and upload
them later. My iPhone pics aren't gonna do it justice. We also
explored Grand Central Station which our Hyatt is attched to.
Ginormous. It's 12:30 am here and the crowds are still out. A night
owls dream. I love this city!

We made it. Finally. Hello NewYork.

freefalling

Just had a fabulously funny dinner with the Harris's at Chuy's. My
stomach hurts from too much creamy jalepeno and laughing so much.

Did I mention that I love Austin?..

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Just got to see my friend Becky who lives in Thailand. She was
stateside for a wedding. And I got to talk to my Amy in PA. I love how
distance no longer keeps loved ones away.
I <3 my phone. .

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Wow. So yeah, Texas pretty much rocks.

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Officially turned in my resignation. My last day is New Years Eve. And
with my NY trip and then 3 days off for Christmas, that only leaves 16
more days of this place! This isn't my idea of a fun saturday morning.
Josh says he likes me better as a princess. But I liked working, just
not at a bank..

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I love this city and my state!
There are so many "only in Texas..isms.. "
but really, only here, can it be sideways blizzard style blinding snow one minute, and then bright sunny skies the next. Gotta love it. It makes you smile.
As they say, if you don't like the weather, stick around.. it will change..

Speaking of change, dang it, it's time to go to work..

Hannah's ultrasound is done. Praying they found nothing.
Now lunch with my mama and brother.
I love Jason Mraz.
Gotta work this afternoon.
My favorite red striped scarf is still going strong..
Late dinner with girlfriends tonight.
Josh got a permanent job offer!
..and the snowman kit I bought..
Yeah, who's laughing now?!
And it's supposed to snow on my bday in NYC.
I'm one of His favorites.
:-)

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My day off.
Spent the morning with my wonderful hair stylist Jaclyn. Those roots
are gone and it's as blonde as ever! Gonna look good for those New
York pics next week.
Just dropped the girls off with some friends; they're going to go
volunteer at Blue Santa this afternoon. They are a great bunch of girls.
As for me, I'd say some Christmas shopping is in order..
:-)

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umm... yeah.. no.

There is something quite surreal about opening up your first childs baby book and seeing her little bracelet and knit hat and birth certificate, and then on the same page reaching for her social security card to GO TAKE HER DRIVING TEST!
Where does the time go..
If you see mini me on the road, stay far away :-)
Just kidding, kind of. She just has her permit. She's 16 already but in no hurry to drive. Obviously.
I got my license on my 16th birthday. I wasted no time. In that regard, she is very not me.

Hannah sent me an audio recording today of her singing and playing Let It Be, on piano today while Jordan and I were at the DPS. That girl has got talent!
I should post it, but then she would kill me.
Had a bad asthma attack at work because of a smoker who sent in a wad of bills apparently super infused with her cancerous habit. I opened the bag and my throat immediately became swollen and the coughing fit began. I could barely breathe, it was horrible.
I had such a horrible coughing fit that I re-injured my still hurt back, so I must go heat it now.
I feel old.

The season is changing. The cold winds are coming in. You can feel it in the air, that change has arrived. The season of sadness and mourning are over. It is time to move on. Life awaits. And my life going forward is a great mystery, but I am excited to see what God has in store.
I pray that everyone reading this finds warmth in their home this season and a reuniting with their families; and when the spring arrives we are all reminded of His renewing power.

Just drove down Hairy Man rd and the trees are such beautiful shades
of red orange and yellow. The little details.
Oh How He loves us.

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