Oprah can do it...why can't I.

A list of my favorite things....seems easy enough.

1. A Good pair of shoes 2. Good conversation 3. Sappy romance novel

4. Sunday afternoon naps. 5. Thunderstorms while I sleep 6. A dream that is so good, that I hate to wake up. 7. Movies with happy endings 8. Laughing so hard my and stomach hurt. 9. Dancing till my feet hurt. 10. Friends

Technology is great!

I don't know what got into me. Sheri's brother-in-law, Dan, informed me of the latest TiVo. Not only does it have the normal TiVo functions, it is also records DVD's. I didn't think that it could be improved, but I was so wrong. Dan you are awesome! Now I just need someone to show me all the nifty features. I'm totally psyched about this new toy.
My other new toy is a web cam. My parents and I are getting web cams so that we can see each other when we talk. (I will also be able to see the puppy). I'm not really sure about this, but it may turn out to be quite interesting.

Open wide...take a bite of my foot

This week, and last week for that matter, I have found myself, on more than one occasion, eating my words...my foot...and anything else that prevents me from saying the right thing. Good intentions are there, but it just doesn't come out in the way in which it was intended. I hope this foot-in-mouth disease clears up before I really do some damage.
So, for everyone I have offended, ticked off, or upset please accept my apologies.

Sheri's parents are coming to town this weekend and I'm very excited! We've been waiting for them to come check out the new place since June.
Texas Welcomes You Pape Family.
I've been struggling for something to write about these past few days and have fallen short yet again. Better luck on my next attempt.

Saturday's Mavs Game

I wasn't really sure what to expect from the Mavs game. I'm not a huge basketball fan, and don't pretend to be, but it was fun. Sheri and I took the train all the way to American Airline Center in Dallas (best parking spot in the place)
When we arrived, first stop was to pick up our tickets. Next stop, the Fan Shop....and that's where I made my discovery. I saw the name Dampier on the back of a jersey. Immediately my mind recalls the name Erick Dampier, a popular name in basketball when I attended Mississippi State. Sure enough, it was the same Erick Dampier.
Side story: The year I turned 21. He had returned to MSU for a visit. Anyway, long story short, I had my (not completely sober) picture taken with him.

Back to the story.... I walked out of the FAN SHOP with a t-shirt. As I stepped inside the bathroom to slip it over my head, I hear how he is a scapegoat for something completely unbeknownst to me. Afterall, I was a fan for all of 5 minutes before hearing this story. Sadly, I pulled my jacket tighter so no one would make questioning looks as to why I was showing my support.
Within the first few minutes of tip off, the jacket was off, and the number 25 was showing.


I managed to check out the place, which by the way is very nice, ate wonderful junk food, and managed to see a decent game before catching the next train home. Great time all around. Sheri has posted more pics on her blog, chem them out here.

Sadie, Sadie Pretty Lady

You make me smile.
I've introduced her before, and I'll do it again.
This is my youngest sis, Sadie.
I need a laugh, ya got one?

I will wait to report on my weekend, at the Mavs game.
I'm a bit off tonight.

25 going on 30

Everyone has a list of things they want to do before a certain point in their life.
This is my list of things I would like to do before I'm 30. (only 5 short years away)

1. Dance in the rain.
2. See the Nutcracker.
3. Learn to balance my checkbook on a semi-daily basis.
4. Take a cruise
5. Get a new car.
6. Pay off my student loans, (or put a big dent in them).
7. Get a dog.
8. Fall in love.
9. Have amazing seats at a concert.
10. Visit NYC.
11. Go skiing.
12. Learn to take a compliment.
13. Fly first class.
14. Exercise regularly.
15. Participate in Habitat for Humanity.
16. Travel overseas (Greece, Italy, Ireland...)
17. Buy a house.
18. Get a season pass to Six Flags.
19. Successfully throw a surprise party for a friend.
20. Learn to think before I speak.


These aren't anything too extreme. I think I have set very reasonable goals. Now, it's time to get started on them.

La Playa Maya

It has become one of my favorite restaurants since I've moved here. Today I learned something else about La Playa Maya that I would like to share with you...Their leftover are fabulous too. I might have learned this sooner, but what can I say, I usually clean my plate.

IKEA

Being from Mississippi, the joys of IKEA were completely unknown to me before today. I've never seen anything like it. In fact, today was not only my first trip to IKEA, but also my second. You heard me correctly. We liked it so much that once was just not enough for this mind to comprehend. After making our first purchases and loading them into the car, we returned for round two.
I left with a computer desk, a kitchen table, and a cabinet. A very successful day (and I mean an ALL day extravaganza). I need sleep to recover.
Still not sure what I'm talking about, there are no words, IKEA. It is similar to Pier One, but as big as Sam's Club, with fantastic prices.

Anderson Cooper...

Meet your #1 Fan

The Mississippi Girls....

wish you a wonderful New Year.


New year, New things, New beginnings
I've gradually been working on ridding myself of old things that need to be forgotten and forgiven. I'm giving myself a new chance, and I'm giving others the same. Everyone has an idea of who they should be, who they want to be and now is as good a time as any to take the first step. I'm not making resolutions, for surely they will soon be forgotten. I can say with certainty that I will make mistakes and that lessons will be learned. It will be fun, there will be tears, and it will be frustrating....wouldn't want it any other way.
Have a great year.