Friday's Letters

Dear Friday: I am so glad you are here you don't even know it! Dear Bootcamp: How is it that I am love with something that kicks my butt and makes me practically cry? Well I do! And I have made some great friends in the mix. Dear Chloe: You have been needy lately, I feel like you need to go to work with mom! Dear Lovely: I know nursing school is kicking your butt right now, but I have so much faith in you. Hang in there, hold on and know that soon we will be Vegas baby! Dear K: Again, you are the best and I love and miss you! Dear Hubs: Just as you get back, I leave, seriously key to marriage never been in same place. Dear Office: You are taking shape, now just need to put up my diplomas. Dear Co-workers: Umm, love ya! Blessed to work with some funny amazing people. Dear CU: You make my day! Thanks for letting me be me and showing what it means to appreciated. Dear JW: Good Luck this weekend! You are going to rock the Miss Ok USA stage!!!! Dear Fall: Welcome to Texas! My boots, sweaters, and scarves appreciate you.

It's Ok Thursday

It's Thursday, Thursday, gotta get down on .... Yeah I know Thursday is such a tease! However, its a great day to dish about what's ok with you this week! So link up and let it out!!

It's ok....

• That I'm not posting much today because y'all need to head over to my fav girl P!kny's page where I'm guest posting while she is sailing the seas!
• That I have eaten or will eat Mexican food 4 times this week!
• That in one week I will stuff my face and have no guilt.
• To love that my office has become the place to convene.
• To be head over heels in love!
• To take a gazillion pics of your baby... that happens to be a shih tzu.
• To plans trips to places that you may never go, but in your dreams its great!

Banff Springs.. yeah you know you wanna go

So,what is ok with you this week?

WILW

It's Wednesday y'all! Time to see what I am loving this week!

1. The weather! Hello Fall!!! Boots, sweaters, scarves, oh my!

2. The box o'goodies I got from Loft today! Emerald greens and peplum tops! All at 40% off!

loft fall by lynn-alexander featuring ponte knit pants

3. Chai Tea latte from the Keurig. I decided I needed a coffee break, so grabbed some chai and have been loving it on these cold mornings in the office pre-8am.

4. That the Fort Worth christmas tree finally made it to downtown! How a tree gets lost I dunno, but its here.

5. That I was voted as Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2012!

6. That I'm headed to Oklahoma this weekend to see this gorgeous girl compete in Miss Oklahoma USA and doing it with my best friend!

7. That I did kickboxing last night for the first time in a month (I had been going to bootcamp instead) and it felt so good, but man am I sore today!

8. That Thanksgiving is next week! Bring on the turkey and pie.

9. All of you! Thanks for sharing a wee bit of your day with me.

If Only

Three words we often put together "I could have" " I should have," but what they really mean is I procrastinated, and didn't. If only.

How many times have you thought, if only. If only I would go to the gym; if only I could make good grades; if only I could have been there, done that, ended up on top. It's what I refer to as the grass is greener syndrome sometimes. If only I could step into the other pasture my life would be so much better.

I'm guilty of this. I've pondered the things in my life I wish I could change, the missed opportunities, the road not taken. I have wallowed in self pity at how I want things to be. I have procrastinated and watched life go by.

Only you can create your own destiny. Only God knows the plan he has for you. Your mission in life is to take hold of every opportunity presented to you. Reach higher, aim farther. If you walk away and think, if only, turn around and run straight into the fear.

Veteran's Day

Brother and I at TCU game

I'm posting this again  because well I love my brother and 2 its still Veteran's Day for those of you that work in civil service or have the day off!

 Stop for a moment and look around. We live in the land of the free, and all because men and woman around the country decided to put their lives on hold to ensure our freedom. They are brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers. They come from all walks of life, all shapes, colors, and backgrounds. They chose the life for different reasons, but at the end of the day they protect our lives.

I come from a family of vets. All of my uncles served and my brother is an Army guy! I remember when he told my mother and I he was going to enlist after high school. I'm pretty sure my mom did not speak to him for like 2 months. But there he went, 2 weeks after graduation to basis training. My mom bawled. But I think it made my brother and I closer. He wrote me letters. I loved going to the mailbox and seeing those envelopes. I was so proud of him. Although he wasn't far, he seemed miles away.

At my wedding

Then he was sent to Korea. I thought my mom was going to die and I felt like I was losing my best friend. Off to Osan Air Force base he went. For 15 months. He got a webcam, but back then there was no sound or skype, so he typed we saw his face. He ate random food he picked from a picture on a menu and showed us his life. Christmas we watched him cook his meal. He was there during 9/11. I remember being a freshman at TCU and him calling me literally seconds the first tower fell. It was quick, but I will never forget it.

When my brother returned, he decided to use his GI bill to attend college, where else, but TCU. He got in and got into the ROTC program. I was so proud again. My goal was to beat him in the 2-mile run, but never did. It gave me pride to see him post the colors at football games while I twirled behind him with the band.

Today I feel blessed and honored to know and love a former Army man. I am proud beyond belief and words cannot express my gratitude. I was also honored to attend law school with several veterans and had great professors who served. So hug a vet today. Lend them a hand, tell them you are thankful for what they do. And remember they risk their lives to protect ours.

A Salute to Those Who Serve

Brother and I at TCU game

Today is Veteran's Day. Stop for a moment and look around. We live in the land of the free, and all because men and woman around the country decided to put their lives on hold to ensure our freedom. They are brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers. They come from all walks of life, all shapes, colors, and backgrounds. They chose the life for different reasons, but at the end of the day they protect our lives.

I come from a family of vets. All of my uncles served and my brother is an Army guy! I remember when he told my mother and I he was going to enlist after high school. I'm pretty sure my mom did not speak to him for like 2 months. But there he went, 2 weeks after graduation to basis training. My mom bawled. But I think it made my brother and I closer. He wrote me letters. I loved going to the mailbox and seeing those envelopes. I was so proud of him. Although he wasn't far, he seemed miles away.

At my wedding

Then he was sent to Korea. I thought my mom was going to die and I felt like I was losing my best friend. Off to Osan Air Force base he went. For 15 months. He got a webcam, but back then there was no sound or skype, so he typed we saw his face. He ate random food he picked from a picture on a menu and showed us his life. Christmas we watched him cook his meal. He was there during 9/11. I remember being a freshman at TCU and him calling me literally seconds the first tower fell. It was quick, but I will never forget it.

When my brother returned, he decided to use his GI bill to attend college, where else, but TCU. He got in and got into the ROTC program. I was so proud again. My goal was to beat him in the 2-mile run, but never did. It gave me pride to see him post the colors at football games while I twirled behind him with the band.

Today I feel blessed and honored to know and love a former Army man. I am proud beyond belief and words cannot express my gratitude. I was also honored to attend law school with several veterans and had great professors who served. So hug a vet today. Lend them a hand, tell them you are thankful for what they do. And remember they risk their lives to protect ours.

All Things Football

It's gameday y'all! Today is a great day in college football! Aggies go head to head with Alabama (Gig 'em) and my Frogs take on the Wildcats of K State. So everyone grab a seat, grab a beer and cheer on your team!