Cate, Katie, Jill, Amanda, Ashley, Gretchen, Me

All the girls dressed up for Amanda’s birthday celebration Friday. If you knew me, you would know all I wear out is jeans, jeans, jeans with exception to some sweatpants and basketball shorts. So skirts and dresses are a bit foreign to me.

She asked if I would wear a skirt so, I agreed … and wore them without tights for the first time since I was a kid. And thank goodness I did since it was so hot and humid out.

Her Nana drove Amanda and me to Town and Center where we went to different places but stayed the longest at Loggia. We danced a lot and got hit on by creepy men. Sounds eventful, huh?

In San Antonio, Mum never knew how late I was out but in Houston, this was the first time. Amanda’s Mum got us two hotel rooms at the Marriott right in Town Center so we didn’t have to drive home after drinking. So very thoughtful. I’ve never got to do sleepovers before so this was definitely a night of firsts.

I finally fell asleep around 4:45 am and woke up every hour after starting at 8 am. Finally when 11 am came around, we huddle in bed together to talk about what happened the night before. Funny stories we’ll remember for a long time.

When her Mum came to pick us up, she treated us to Starbucks. So freaking sweet. I didn’t get home til 4pm on Saturday. So crazy.

Sunday, Sissy wanted me to go to check out her new apartment. All I did whenI got there was what I always do: read blogs and watch Netflix. I even took a 30-minute nap.

I have lunch dates and hangouts set up all week. I’m excited for them but know that each time I go to something, I’m one day closer to the end of summer.

Let’s raise a glass to the bitter end
Farewell to old friends
Will you be the same when we see you again

-Dixie Chicks, Bitter End

I had last Friday off so Sissy and I spent some time together. We went to eat at Cheddar’s before heading to Walmart to buy some things.

Then we came home and she wanted a new profile picture for her Facebook so we took a bunch. I’m well aware our family lives in like the freaking jungle. So many plants that you can’t even see in our backyard.

Then I went out to celebrate Nicole getting her first job ever!! A teaching job right here in Katy! So proud of her. Nicole, Michelle, Rachael, and I met at Otis (?) first because Rachael was hungry. Then Nicole, Michelle, and I headed to Baker’s Street.

We talked about a lot of things which will leave me scarred for a little while. I can’t share the details because they’re all personal but … let’s just say I’m educated. If you can guess what we talked about I’ll give you a cookie.

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Today was my farewell party. One summer has passed and it was time to move on to my last year of college.

My team here do it B-I-G. An invite to everyone on the team or anyone I might know to come to my party. Cake, gift giving, and speeches.

They made me take home the remainder of the chocolate and vanilla marble cake. The flowers look blue but it was actually purple. Preeety! There were two more flowers at the bottom but two of the men boys swiped them because they love frosting. Weirdos. It’s kinda cute.

Cute little gift bag. $25 gift card and Twix bar. Cute little card. Signatures. I felt very loved. So dang shy and kept saying “Thank you.”

I am very blessed to have worked with them for 5 summers and one winter. It has been a great experience.

Then I ran home and had my phone conference with FTK. I am so excited for this year. It is going to be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

To give thanks to the co-workers, I went to H-E-B to buy some ingredients. I just finished making two desserts to bring tomorrow. I’ll share with you the recipes soon!

Going off to blog read and Prison Break.

One day of work left then my one week of summer starts.

Yes. You read that correctly.

Sissy overheard a man that works at Kroger, here in Houston, that a Trader Joe’s will be popping up soon.

The first one is said to be in Dallas. Then building in Houston and Austin as well. So those of you who moved from places that have Trader Joe’s and landed here in one of those cities, you’re in luck!

Here’s an article for you to read if you’re skeptical about it.

I will finally get to see what they hype is all about!

I wish they build one in San Antonio. Guess if I like Trader Joe’s that much, I’ll make the drive to Austin for it.

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I tried some Whey Protein today. It was pretty yummy but I don’t know if I would need it. Maybe once I’m in San Antonio where I don’t eat that much meat.

How does one know how much protein to take?!

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If you follow my twitter account you would know this.

I won my first giveaway!!! Thanks to Team Giles and Flatout Bread!

It comes with so much stuff and I’m very excited to try it all out! Eeep!

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It’s been a really good Friday so far. Got to hang out with Sissy and winning the giveaway.

But the day isn’t over. I get to see some of my best girls tonight! Whoo!!

I’ve been eating a lot of OOIAJ because it’s so easy to take to work. Seriously … if you were to have asked me last month if I would like eating oats, my answer would be “NO WAY JOSE!” But now, I’m a lover of oats, only if it’s in this form. Especially when it’s mixed with vanilla yogurt, almond milk, peanut butter, Nutella, and lots of blueberries. Yum!

Speaking of work, I finally finished the project I was assigned to, yesterday! Then Michelle H. came in and discussed America’s debt.

And so my rant begins. I wish the government took the time to track where the financial aid and loans they give out are being used for. I see so many college students using it to buy fancy things and go on vacations instead. They were somehow able to cheat the government which isn’t fair to others who really need it.

Then there are people who choose not to work and ask for food stamps instead. Some even have multiple kids knowing well enough they cannot take care of them just so they can receive more welfare. It’s just not fair for those that truly need it. End rant.

Rose, Karen, and Katherine came to visit the office then I left work early for a late lunch with them at Cheddar’s. Karen is such a delight. I love her! I was sad when we all had to leave. But a little happy I didn’t have to head back to the office.

Later that night I went over to Michelle’s house. (A different Michelle than Michelle H. … just to be clear.) There are five recliners in their movie room and the closet inside that room are filled with loads and loads of DVDs, home videos, and devices where you can buy movies instantly and watch them. Oh, how technology has changed.

There’s even a popcorn machine in the corner! Michelle’s dad came upstairs to make us some to eat while we watched a movie.

They even have these little bowls with a separator at the bottom to make the kernels fall through. So dang genius!

And the jumbo screen for your viewing pleasure!

Luckily, we did not watch Insidious because I told them that if they did I would pee my pants and never hang out with them again.

We ended up watching Limitless where he takes a pill and ends up doing impossible things. In the end of the movie, Bradley Cooper speaks Chinese which kind of butchers the whole movie for me, but it was still a pretty great movie.

When I got home a little after one in the morning, I watched My Future Boyfriend before heading to bed. Barry Watson’s character travels back in time from year 3000 something to find out what love, passion, sex, etc. is since, in their year, there is no such thing.

I think I can say this Friday was the best Friday all summer yet!