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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

photogenic.

 
So my friend Liana one time saw this photo album of just pretty (awful) pictures of friends and the fun times that led up to the less than flattering pictures.
 
We as a great group of friends... keep every imaginable horrific picture of each other.
that is just how we know that we love one another.
 
so here is to those times, the beautiful pictures that came bc of the them, & the laughs we still have about them:

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"While my friends are normally very photogenic, they do have their less than beautiful moments. These moments are often never seen, but they are too amazing to not be enjoyed. This book blog post is dedicated to the good, bad, and slightly unattractive moments of our lives that show just how beautiful we all can really be...
 
 

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sadly... this isn't even the half of it.
but many of my friends are professionals and I would hate to ruin any chance of them becoming famous, or being a politician!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

dodgeball



 
So I play on "Grown Up Sports League"... and we play dodge ball!
 
 
my team: "Hard Targets" (few people missing)
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yeah... like real life dodge ball.
 
not as intense as in the movie, but intense nonetheless!
 
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My friend Amanda had  heard about the league a while back and wanted to play kickball.
We both happened to have Monday nights available and that is the nights dodge ball is.
 
She asked me and I declined like the first three times.
 
no way! I was not into the idea of people attacking me and trying to hit me...
I am all for socializing and sports... but this sounded brutal.
 
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finally Amanda talked me into it.
and since I am trying to do things that terrify me, I thought it was perfect.
 
 
little did I know. how perfect it would be!
 
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Obviously I am NOT an athlete, and I am probably the weakest link on the team... but what I lack in talent I make up for in... cheering them on? heart? drinking beer?
 
ex: I am not even paying attention here... I guess I was fixing Amanda's hair?
that too is important though.
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so long story short, we sign up for dodge ball.
we are the "free agent team"
 (basically nobody knows anyone and we haven't all played previous seasons)
 
AND IT IS SO MUCH FUNNN!!!
 
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a couple of people knew each other, but other than that, we were all just in it to have fun and meet new people... and that we did!
 
I have never seen such a group of strangers from so many different walks of life just "click".
We are all different ages, have different jobs, and are from all over the country, etc.
 
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I know I have done a good job of making this intense sport sound girly and emotional...
but this underdog story isn't over...
 
last week started the playoffs and we won our first round, last night was the semi finals and finals... and you got it...
 
WE WON THE WHOLE THING!!!!!
 
World Champions of the World:
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*I missed the finals game bc my aunt & uncle were in town from Florida, 
I see them once every few years.
but I for sure drove all the way to the bar after to celebrate with the team!!
 
 
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So it was definitely and experience and it isn't over.
We all hang out outside of dodge ball sometimes and have registered to play next season, which starts in like a month!
 
I am so glad I decided to play & I will start my spring training today in hopes of helping my team out a little more next season!
 
and we are coming back better than ever with a new team name:
Blue Balls & Pink Tacos!
 
(love some good humor and we can lose those maroon shirts, sorry Maggie & Amanda)

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

randoms

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A little late, but a weekend recap on a Wednesday night is just fine.
 
(and I am well aware of what a nerd I am... but the Pirates are playing good & I got some good use out of my garage sale tee!)
 
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Friday:

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Friday I got to see my man, John Mayer (hold your judgment, thanks).
Ashley & I have seen Mayer together three times!
I like to go to his shows with someone who truly appreciates him like I do lol

The show was really good, but maybe I am getting old and I wanted him to play more '05-'08 Mayer music. Still a great show & it at one point poured on us in the lawn.
I kind of loved it & made it a lot of fun actually.
 
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Saturday I worked a few hours and then headed over to my Rodeo Committees Bowling Tournament. They let us practice for a few min before the games and of course the first ball I threw was a strike lol

I didn't keep up that momentum, but I did beat my team the last game.
All that practice at TKS summer camp paid off.
 
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Saturday night was an impromptu Girl's Night

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 I took full advantage of now living right next to the Tasting Room
(ps. meet my neighbors Amanda & Jamie: we all got to walk home!)
 
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This past week I have dog sat three different dogs:
Dambula, Jack, & Ginger.
I love them all so very much, but they def made me realize how much work having a pet is.

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Ginger was less than amused by Jack.
only children can be such brats...

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Last night a few of my friends and I grabbed dinner and hung out at the apartment.
I wish this could happen once a week.

We all get busy, but it is so nice to just get together and catch up.

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Anyone else over this rain?!

I spent 15min curling my hair this morning and as soon as I walked to my car it POURED on me... nothing like soaking wet hair with hairspray in it.
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I am slowly getting my apartment together!
I am so in love with it.
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Adios.

Friday, July 12, 2013

cancunnn

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I was so lucky to get to go to Cancun last week.
 
It was AWESOME.
 
No cell  phones, no internet (went to the business center 2X a day to check on the store though!), no people in a hurry, no one in a bad mood.
 
Just the sand, the sun, drinks, good company... and iguanas.
but they stayed far enough away lol
 
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and this is why I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mexico (I'm not partial to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, etc. they all feel the same & I love them equally):
 
1. Drinks.
 
It is perfectly acceptable to drink at any time of the day in Mexico. Not that I do have beer at 10am often, but if I want to, it is okay!  You can also drink out of coconuts!
 
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2. You can go on fun excursions.
( and look like a complete dork in doing so)
 
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Our speed boat/snorkeling trip was really cool.
 
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3. You can drink "Cristal" and be Mona Lisa.
 
oh you fancy, huh?!
 
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4. Swimming with Dolphins:
 
YOU HAVE TO DO THIS BEFORE YOU DIE!
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I didn't feel like splurging on the professional pics, sort of regret it now
bc I was smiling so BIG like a little kid. Best hour ever. DO IT!
 
We got to feed them, kiss them, swim with them, and they even pushed us up out of the water. loved it.
 
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5. The local bars are so fun!
(and everyone is there to have fun)
 
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6. You live in Bathing Suits
 
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My 4th of July bathing suit
(from Old Navy, stolen from Emily)
 
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7. Tequila "Tastings" and Sombreros!
 
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8. Mariachi Bands play the Chicken Dance... at dinner.
 
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9. Your dad (who does not drink) wins a bottle of Tequila at Bingo
 
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10. It is just SO BEAUTIFUL!
 
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I don't think I will ever get tired of going to Mexico.