All a girl could ask for......

I had a feeling I wouldn't be the best at keeping up with this blog business, non the less here I am after a couple of weeks off.  I am not sure where to begin because it seems nothing to life changing has happened in the past few weeks.  Just the usual work week responsibilities and weekends of freedom.  Don't get me wrong I love my job, but there is something to be said for the feeling I get an Friday at 5pm knowing I am about to have a weekend meant for going out, dinner with friends and catching up on life.  This weekend was more relaxed then the past few.  I spent my Thursday and Friday at the Houston Rodeo watching Rascal Flats and Lady Antebellum.  Friday we went to The Hideout a bar on the rodeo grounds.  I had a great time dancing and watching the band.  It was a nice change of scene from our usual weekend bars.  Then Saturday I spent the day getting caught up on my life doing laundry, cleaning, planting daisies and buying patio furniture (yes I turned into a 50 year old that day).  I did meet friends for dinner and drinks in The City Center the weather was so nice and sitting on the patio listening to music was such a great way to spend a Saturday evening.

Today after a day of shopping and errands I am enjoying my new patio furniture listening to Zac Brown Band getting ready to see them on Thursday!  Its a nice way to wind down from the weekend listening to music and watching the lights of cars on the highway.  Watching these cars reminds me how many people there are in this world with unique stories and situations.  As I think about my own life and story I realize all though it may not be perfect and some days are harder then others I am blessed beyond belief.  I know everyone says it but I REALLY have the worlds best friends.  I know many people come in and out of our lives but these are the kind of friends that will be there forever.  These girls know when your upset before you even say anything, they say "every guy is lucky to date one of my friends"-CP and really mean it from the bottom of their hearts,  will listen to you when your having a bad day, love you even after seeing you at your worst and most importantly they are always there for me.  Now if only Dallas and Houston were closer.  One other huge blessing in my life is my family.  I have hands down the best grandpa a girl could ask for.  He is the true meaning of what a man is strong, caring, hard working and truly loves his family with his whole heart.  Even in his late 80's he is still working hard to take care of his family.  His biggest concern in life is to make sure everyone is doing well and happy. My mom says for as long as she can remember he has kneeled by his bed at night before he goes to bed and thanked God for the blessings in his life.  It is truly a blessing for me to have this man in my life.  Without even saying a word my mom reminds me every day of what it means to be strong.  I have never met someone who can look such a scary prognosis in the face.  She knows this battle is not going to be easy but she still puts a smile on in front of everyone and is determined to beat it.  With this battle against cancer leaving her feeling tired and sick most days she still puts my sisters and I first.  Anytime one of has a problem she is the first one there to help us and always will be.  At the ages of 27, 24 and 20 I think she is proud of the people we have become but she knows a mothers job is never done.  Lately every time we talk she gives me more advice on life then in the past.  I think this is her way of making sure I will be ok should I ever have to take on this world without her and even though its a scary thought I know with everything she's taught me I will be just fine.  Now on to my best friends in the whole world. I know it sounds cheesy but my sisters really are my best friends in the world they are the two people who know everything about my life.  At the end of the day I know no matter what I did or said to them that day they love me.  We are very similar  in many ways but all three have things that make us different.  The three of us together can pretty much handle anything.  I know we will be close forever and be there for each other through this roller coaster ride of life.  So to sum things up the people in my life are the biggest blessing in my life and all a girl could ask for....

Oxford Street

Nothing to exciting has happened since I last updated on Monday.  Just the usual work day followed by a evening work out.  I have to say I hope this pattern continues.  Today I opted out of going to the gym and decided to go for a run through The Heights.  For those of you that don't know The Heights is a part of Houston filled with unique restaurants, boutiques and large historic homes.  The trail I run takes me by some of the most amazing houses I have ever seen.  These massive million dollar homes are beautiful with their perfect yards and amazing architecture.  Running by these homes is enough to get my thoughts to what it would be like to live in those homes.  The owners seem to have the perfect life with their beautiful homes, fancy cars and picture perfect families.  That's when I stop to remind myself what seems perfect on the outside is not always the case.  The people living in these homes aren't immune to disease, heart break or any of the many other things that hurt the human race.  So when I find myself day dreaming of what it would be someone else I remind myself at the end of the day I wouldn't want any other life then the one I have and to count my blessings.   Although I may be running back to my apartment on Oxford Street its an apartment filled with pictures of the people I care about most, my bible by my bed to guide me each day, a cell phone that rings with calls from people that love me, clothes ready to be worn for my next care free night out and others for a day at the office. Gods blessings surround me here,  so for now I will stick to the adventures and wonderful life I live on Oxford Street.....

                                                                     My Loves!!!

Love Or Something Like It

After knowing many people who have decided to start blogs, I decided there is no better time then the present.  After spending the day at work then having dinner with my roommate I decided to relax with a glass of wine on the patio.  While listening to the radio I thought about my life and what brought me to where I am today.  The only conclusion I can come to is every decision you make and every person you meet in some way molds moments in your life.  Being Valentines day I know we all think about that special someone or the lack of that person in our lives.  I have recently been reading a book I had once read many years ago titled When God Winks on Love.  This book has many peoples different stories of how they met and what brought there lives to cross paths.  These different stories make me realize God has a plan for all of us and he works in mysterious ways.  God has planned out every moment of our lives and works in our lives even when we think nothing is ever going to change.  So whether you have someone in your life or your still patiently waiting I hope you look to God during your search for Love or Something Like It.......