Everyone Has a Story

They say it's not what happens to you in life, but it's how you react to it. I'm not sure who 'they' are, or if I just made that up, but it's true. I was lucky enough this past week to spend a couple of days in NYC for social media week to learn more about how I can utilize social media technology and tools for the organization that I work for...

Friday night I left NYC, headed to Charlotte then headed back to Arkansas. It's always sad to leave NYC, but it's always nice to be home as well. As we landed in Charlotte we realized that our flight had been delayed. Slight relief to me because that meant I could eat dinner... this girl likes to eat dinner.

After I ate I found out that the flight had been delayed again. Again, no problem. A couple of phones calls to catch up, a little reading, even some work and I feel much more productive. Then we had another delay ... until 11:29 p.m. Anytime your flight is delayed that late you might as well call a taxi and get a ride because you're not leaving that airport going anywhere.

I asked if I had to pray when I got there... 

I hate it when I'm right. Our flight was canceled, we all had to get rescheduled, and put up in a hotel. During the waiting, the standing, the hanging around for answers, I realized that everyone has a story. I made new friends at the airport, standing in line getting a new ticket, and even waiting on the hotel shuttle to come pick us up. Maybe sometimes we're suppose to wait for things in life. After all, who doesn't like new friends?

Plus, if a canceled flight is the worst thing that happens to me, then I think I'll be just fine.

Time to fly!

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Small Town Saturday Night

What do friends do on a Saturday night in a small town in Arkansas? Well we have a crawfish boil, ya'll. I know it's lame, but between work and school lately I haven't had a lot of time to go home to visit my parents or friends. Luckily, they understand and don't hold it against me.

Saturday morning I got up (mid-morning, let's be honest) and headed to my hometown. After a day of getting my hair done, running errands and working on homework I needed a break and to see some old friends. Crawfish season is in so it was time for a boil..

Here are some of the little fellas that we went through.

This was actually after we all got some.

Fancy plates, huh?

Whoops. My Nike jacket is a little out of character for this party.

But there was a tractor involved. 

Happy Weekend. 

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Atlanta, Birthday Cake and Oysters

Between working and school I'm really trying hard to also have a life. The last two semesters I've put life last and now I'm trying to incorporate it back in. Not very successfully, but here's to trying. In order to do that, I took a couple of days off last week and went to Atlanta to see some friends.

Lauren and I seem to know how to take a picture, however, Melissa doesn't seem to understand that ou have to look at the camera.

This feels typical. This also portrays our friendship well.

Hi ya pretty ladies!

These next two pictures are possibly two of my favorite pictures ever.

Each person is having a different moment in the picture.

And no one can seem to make a normal face.

Friday night we went out for Courtney's 43rd birthday. (She's not really 43 but she doesn't know that.)

Sparkles and love.

Where them girls at?

To celebrate a birthday properly one must celebrate with cake.

And she did!

As did Dave...

I really think when Melissa and I take a picture together it's the best picture for the both of us!

There's the love!

Saturday we went to Oysterfest where my phone was hijacked for a picture.

But then we took our own picture. 

I'm on a mission to go buy sunglasses this week. 

One pair broke, one pair lost, and another pair may or may not be left in Africa somewhere. 

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Holy Spider Batman!

I saw this spider this morning. I thought it was a blonde. Now it looks like a redhead. I'm just not really sure anymore... Luckily for me I don't have a fear of spiders, sadly for the spider it's now resting in peace somewhere.

Let's hope this is a one time thing...

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It's 2013! And 27 days...

I should be studying right now and reading a book about American politics, but that seems boring. So what better thing to do than to update this blog? I know it's been like three months. I know I completely disappeared, but life got ridiculously busy. What's been going on?

Well...

I made all A's last semester. 

I decided that if I was going to be called a nerd, I might as well look like one... 

My mom got a new puppy, which has now replaced me. 

My dog doesn't really care for the new puppy. 

While at home for Christmas, it snowed. 

(p.s. I hate snow in the South) 

We had a small family gathering Christmas night. 

My parents think I'm special.

For NYE, I headed to ATL to see some of my besties. 

We had a lot of fun! 

Once I got back to Arkansas, I got back to the gym.

I've become a little obsessed with grilled cheese and tomato soups. 

I have friends who like to start fires with pizza boxes. 

And really proud of it.

One of my friends got a new dog. His name is Reggie. 

A big project at work went live and it was time to celebrate with cupcakes! 

So that's what I've been up to the past couple of months. Yes, I've been terrible at updating this blog. Yes, I know I have a duty to all 10 people who read it. Yes, my cooking skills have somewhat disappeared. 

All that to say ... I'm back. 

OR ... I'm about to start trying again! 

Now ... time for a little homework. 

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