An Amazing Birthday!

My friends are seriously amazing.

I had one of the most incredible birthday nights of my life thanks to these wonderful people. The day started out like any other day except for the fact that I was exhausted from not getting any sleep the night before. I work up around 9am and started some laundry and did some reorganizing. I had a wonderful lunch date with my sweet Aunt Karen and cousin Lindy and her baby Cade. It was awesome to spend some quality time with them and enjoy some good grub. Aunt Karen got me a mani/pedi for my birthday and so I went and got one right after lunch. It was fabulous. I was a little pressed for time, and I told the lady that I was pressed and she promised me that I would be out there by 3:30. Guess what? I wasn't out of there by then. I didn't leave the salon until 4:10. AHHHH! I was supposed to meet Amy at the mall at 4:30 to pick out a hot new outfit to celebrate in and I was so late. Fortunately, Houston traffic came through for me for once and Amy was caught in crazy traffic. I made it to the mall 15 minutes before she did and started on my mission to find "The Outfit". I walked into the first store, 'Francescas'. The very first shirt I picked up and tried on was the one. It was perfect. I loved the way it fit, the way I felt in it, everything. It was sophisticated and sexy and classy all in one. I fell in love in the dressing room. Amy arrived as I was paying and we were on our way. At this point it is almost 6pm and my dinner party starts in an hour. Its been raining all day, my hair is in a pony tail, I have no make up on and no where to get ready. Awesome. My amazing brother, Lance pulled through for me and let me and Amy come to his house before the party to get ready. YAY! Before we headed to Lances, Amy and I stopped by the nearest Kroger to pick up some balloons for the back of my chair. If you didn't know this already, I work at a Kroger in the floral department and for some odd reason, balloons are my favorite thing to do. The poor girl who took care of us was not on her game that night. Poor thing, she was terrible. My heart broke for her, and poor selfish birthday girl couldn't really take it anymore. I had the help the poor thing tie the balloons. Then, the most rude, nastiest cashier checked us out. She was so rude that I even thought about reporting her to her manager, but then I remembered all the off days that I have had and felt sorry for her. We shoved the balloons into my car and bolted to Lances. We got there at 6:45 and Lance was no where to be found. So, we waited. Great. We ended up only waiting for not even 5 minutes, but it felt like an hour. Lance arrived and escorted us to his home. I ran inside, up the stairs and into the bedroom. I have never in my life gotten ready so fast before. I ripped off tags and threw on my clothes so fast, Im lucky to not have put my pants on backwards. (haha)

I finished getting ready at 7 o'clock on the dot. Can I get an amen from the sisters out there?

We arrived at Pappasitto's shortly after 7:10pm. Good job Lance for finally driving a little faster than my great grandfather. ;)

I had made reservations for 25, because thats about how many "said" they were coming. Well, the total came out to 15. It was the greatest 15 I could of asked for. Hand down.

We all laughed so hard over dinner that I thought I was going to pee on myself. Dinner was downright amazing. Thanks to my sweet friends, Amy and Judson, my dinner and drinks were completely paid for. They win for the "Amazing Friends" award.

After dinner, most of us minus the baby dog daddy's (cough Judson) headed to Lances for a movie. It was a very chill but fun a laughter filled night. 12 o'clock rang and we all parted ways. I rang in my 22nd with a bang. It was fantastic. Here are some pictures from the night courtesy of sweet Jenna. My camera did not make an appearance because my large camera case did not match the wonderful outfit. Thanks Jenna.

Amy, myself and Jenna. Future roomies.
It seems like I have plenty of guy friends. :)
Jenna, myself, Amy and Birdie

These girls are seriously amazing!
I <3 Birdie. She is fabulous!
The great Amy. For serious, she is my fav. Love her!
I <3 this picture. Love you girls.
Jenna, Chad, Birdie and Judson. These are some pretty

freekin solid friends. Love them!

Thanks to everyone who made this 22nd birthday such a wonderful birthday. It is going to be a fabulous year with some fabulous friends. Love you guys. You are the most wonderful people I could ever ask for. Thanks for being so awesome!

Love,

B

Dear Laundry,

Im just not a fan of you, at all.

I wish that I had a collection of clothes and underwear that was so large that I never had to do laundry, I could just throw you away. Or, if I had a someone who would do laundry for me.

Yeah, that would be nice.

Okay, enough of my selfishness for one day.

Love.

B

Goals for 2010 and 22. :)

1. Graduate College

2. Lose 22 pounds by the 22nd of March (random month)

3. Run for 22 minutes without stopping

4. Get a new job

5. Move into a new house/apt

6. Spend at least 22 (intentional) minutes a day with the Lord.

7. Write my little brother at least once a month.

8. Go on a vacation.

9. Quit drinking soda.

10. No haircuts for me this year...lettin it grow.

11. Commit to pray for my parents on a daily basis.

12. Take a dance class.

13. Adopt a compassion child with friends.

14. Be actively involved in my Sunday School class.

15. Love people more.

16. Give away the clothes I don't wear.

17. Start working toward opening my salon.

18. Spend more time with my family.

19. Get my passport.

20. Go on a mission trip.

21. One word: Karaoke.

22. Have a legit accountability group.

2010 and 22, You are already 22 steps above 21. Praise the Lord for a great support system.

Love you guys!

B

I wanna do it.

I really want to start doing yoga/pilates and strength training.

I want to get lean and strong in my core.

I want to look hot for summer. (inner core laughter)

I have not been able to comfortably wear a swimsuit, EVER, and so this summer 2010, I will wear one and I will wear it proudly. :)

My sweet friend, Amy, is going to hold me accountable and I am actually going to do this.

Satan can bite the dust, I am going to succeed.

"All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful but sorrowful, but for those who are trained by it yield the peaceful fruit of righteousness."

-Hebrews 12:11

Crossing your fingers

Prayer. Crossing fingers. Lucky Rabbits Foot. Whatever it is that you do, please do it now.

I will be graduating in May from Cosmetology school and am praying that the good Lord will have a good job for me that will pay very well so that I can at least be on my own. Im so ready to have my home, one that I can take ownership and pride in, one that I can have my friends over too, one that I can clean and bake and have fun in.

I was chatting with my sweet friend, Amy, the other day and we started talking about moving in with each other come July. Her lease is up and hopefully I will be in a sound financial situation. I was on the computer the other night, just browsing, trying to "budget" and figure out what rent would look like in the area of Houston that I am interested in being in and I stumbled across this gem of a house.

Is this not the cutest house ever? I love it. Its in the heights area, and you can see the Downtown skyline from the front porch. It is incredible. 4 bedrooms/4 FULL bath, 3 car garage, a study, hardwood floors, dining room and a great kitchen. The best part is, it is only $2500 a month. If Amy and I find 2 more room mates we are looking at a spectacular rate of only $625 a person. I am praying, crossing my fingers and rubbing my rabbits foot that the good Lord will save this house for us until July. He is a God of miracles.

Happy New Year!

Welcome to my life 2010!

Last night our churches singles group, Summit, had an awesome party at the Plaza Club downtown Houston in the Shell building. We had awesome food, drinks, dancing, karaoke, wii rockband, and more karaoke. It seriously was one of the best nights of my life.

Here are a couple pictures from the night. I will post more later, but I am still mending from no sleep. Love you guys and hope that you all have a fabulous new year.

Much love sisters and brothers,

B

Kara, myself and Amy ringing in the new year. Love these girls!

My 9one0 friends. What an amazing way to end or time together as a class. I love you guys and pray that our friendships are only strengthened in this transition. Much love!

What an awesome groups of girls to party it up with. Love you gals!

RODEO HOUSTON 2010!

Can I get a what what for the Rodeo this year?

I am beyond excited for this Texas tradition. Last year was my first year in Houston and I did not get a chance to hit up the Rodeo. I babysat for about 7 different families through the rodeo, but I never got a chance to go. So, this year, this little girl is goin. Yeah, thats right, I said "goin". My country is comin out yall. hahah.

I am so stoked to find out that the Black Eyed Peas are going to be at the Rodeo on March 18th. OH MY WORD! I can not believe it. I am so excited. I love love LOVE the Black Eyed Peas.

If your wondering who else is going to be at Rodeo Houston 2010, here is the link.

Much love friends.

If you are interested in going, let me know. Im always up for a hangin out with a group of friends.

B

:)