Twas the night before Halloween...

Twas the night before Halloween and all through the house,
Was the crinkle crinkle of Analee failing at not eating the Halloween candy.

I just had 3 pieces. There is still some for my TOT's. (Trick-or-Treaters)

Crashing and dashing....

So this weekend was interesting.

:: Friday night I crashed a party. My dad was invited and it didn't say not to bring a guest so me and David tagged along. So after MexiFriday, yum, we crashed this party. The jazz band was huge, too huge. You couldn't even see the guitar player behind the brass section, and the keyboard guy was on the floor behind a pillar.

:: Saturday we went to the Museum of Fine Art for a project David is working on. I forget how huge that place is. Well, after the museum we stopped by the sculpture garden and kinda got kicked out. I know. It was embarrassing.

Although things are not attached to sculpture, you can't touch anything nor walk anywhere or stand anywhere. I am not sure what I did wrong but the museum employee yelled at me and pointed (I think growled/hissed too) till we left. It wasn't like I touched a sculpture, I was standing next to it, like 3 ft from it, next to what I thought was a bench.

The lesson being you are only allowed to be in the sculpture garden if you hover 20 ft in the air.

:: Sunday, like most of Houston, I had a headache. Stupid front moving in.

One eye is good enough for me...

Fun tail from this morning's commute:

This morning on my way to work, about 5 minutes after I got on the freeway I rubbed my left eye, and my contact went for a little ride somewhere up in my eye. After a few minutes of trying to get it to slide back I succumb to the fact that I would be a one eye driver for the remainder of my trip.

So I noticed a couple of things...1. Winking starts to hurt after a while. So I covered my left eye and that got old too so we just went blurry.2. One eye driving is possible. It is amazing how much my right eye compensated for its fuzzy buddy.3. Depth perception needs two working eyes. (Don't worry I was safe) Changing lanes was ok, but I would stop way far back from where I should.4. Of course not 1 minute from the garage my illusive contact should simple slide back into place. Thanks for nothing contact.

Yes it is Friday and the traffic is always so nice on Fridays. Only 20 minute commute. Lovely. And I am seriously going to bring a camera one day so you can see downtown at dawn, so pretty it is unbelievable.

And in honor of Friday... some fun....

Each day moves forward...

It is good to look back sometimes.

Things I know now...
:: You can not change the past, although the past changes you.
:: You can't always change the present. Somethings you must live with and accept.
:: Change what you can.

I am ready for change. I will change what I can.

Through the looking glass...

At some point I fell through a wormhole. I am in a world that doesn't make sense and doesn't look like my life anymore.

Four years ago today I got a call that my Juni Bean had died.

I feel now that her death was a heavy blow, but the timing was like the last thing my heart could bear. And Juni's sudden death ushered in a dark time in my life. I cannot remember the date 5 years ago when my life changed forever but I do know I could have picked up the pieces, but losing my pretty Juni sent me down.

So today I remember a little life that brought me so much joy and happiness. Yet I also remember and morn a turning point in my life.

Abbey is my spring and came to me a month after Juni's passing. Watching her heal her wounds of being abandoned at a Quiznos has made me so happy. She is a normal cat now. She is so sweet and loving. I really think Rigby helped heal Abbey. But David too. Once David got out of the Navy Abbey improved so much. She likes having two "parents."

I feel like at some point I will see my life as it should be and not this distorted path that I am on. I will get back to reality.

Time for a rest...

I have a great blog planned about our fun weekend. But this week has been so busy.

Monday and Tuesday were hard days at work. I was busy with a press luncheon that takes a lot of planning, setting up and cleaning up. I am still tired. But the exciting thing is my dad is always invited to our press luncheons and he got to come up to my office!

Wednesday night we went to Target and I got the kitties a costume... I know I know. It is crazy to dress them up. But I swear they know it makes me laugh and take the torture happily. Or maybe they know if they just sit there they will get a treat. :) Pictures to come.

Looking forward to Friday as usual. David and I are going to the museum this weekend! I am excited about that.

I have been very tired this week. Probably due to all the rain. I will have a nice pretty blog with pictures and a movie soon!!!

Friday is Christmas...

(I am not obsessed with Christmas. Although I am aware of how it seems)

Fridays are like Christmas.

:: There is a countdown.

:: Much excitement the night before.

:: Your mood magically improves!

:: A celebration is in store.

:: You have a short vacation and then back to work.

:: It is a gift.

:: Songs are written about the joyous occasion.

:: Brings families together.

:: Yummy food.

Happy Friday people. Happy Friday.

Early Rising...

I left early this morning to be at work early and let some workmen into our office... early.

Ok. Maybe that was seemingly an over exaggeration, well, it was. I had to be here 15 minutes early at 730. In my mind if you need to be there 15 minutes early you leave 15 minutes early. Too early. I got to work at 655, but sat in the car and did my make up till 725.

Normally I spend a little more than half of my drive in the dark. Today I got to see our beautiful skyline twinkling. The medical center, downtown and reliant park and even the galleria/greenspoint all lit up. It was gorgeous. I made it to the Pierce right as the sky was turning light blue in the east with a small line of yellow. It reflected off the buildings. So pretty.

Something I never would have seen if I didn't leave early.

There are so many opportunities to see beauty out there if you take a look around.

P.S.- A small confession: All the twinkling lights put me in a happy mood and I listened to more Christmas Carols. I know! This is bad. I am supposed to wait for Thanksgiving day after the parade when we decorate.

The smell of love...

I smell chocolate.

It is sitting next to me. Waiting patiently to be eaten. Flashing its fun size at me longingly.

"Analee, would you like a piece of Halloween candy?" says the mix of little chocolates in the mint bowl.

Slow down...

It has been a slow week at work. Deals are just now starting to pick back up after Ike.

Post Hurricane Terms
*After Ike- "Traffic has been horrible after Ike."
*Before Ike - "It was right there on the desk, before Ike."
*Hurrication- Children and employees were out of school/work for so long it was a vacation... a hurrication.
*Shelter in Place- "I sheltered in place at my parent's house."
*Got Power?- The most commonly asked question in Houston last week. Seriously. Everyone wanted to know.

:: David has more to do at school these days so he busy studying. I think he is doing pretty well.

:: David also has a part time job at the call center on campus. So if you are a UofH alumni get ready David might be calling you for donations.

:: I am getting ready to put out my fall decorations. So ready for the decorating season!!!

:: And I have been secretly listening to Christmas carols lately. I am just too ready for it. I can't wait to have a Christmas with the nephews. Their first Christmas. he he he

:: Mystery Kitty would you please stand up. There is a kitty hanging around my mom's house. It is a sign. It wants a home. And it wants me to be it's caregiver when my parents travel. Yup. That is what it told me.

:: My kitties are doing wonderfully. Just hanging out in the sun. They seem to be dealing with our comings and goings pretty well. What perfect little kitties I have.