Just for Jen!!!

So I was informed by my wonderful, lovely, very good looking, but married...(blah) friend Jenny that I am horrible at my blog. Whatever, I just have nothing to say...I don't think? Well anyways...I'm back to write...well...something I guess. Anyways...all I know is she better at least leave a comment on here. She isn't even a follower of my blog and she has the nerve to say something to me. She is good looking and my friend, so I guess she gets a pass.

So lets see...what shall I discuss today? Life here in Houston has been going well. Closer to my parents and more of my friends so that has been a plus. I do miss Fort Worth some, even more now since its football season. Does anyone know how to go meet single people. It seems like all my friends are either married now, engaged, or in a serious relationship. I hardly know anybody that is single, male or female. I'm going to have to fix that.

This past weekend I went down to the Kemah Boardwalk with my friend Vanessa. Last year it was basically wiped out because of Hurricane Ike, but they haven since redone it and its looking good again. They have lil shops, rides, and some very tasty restaurants down there right off of the Gulf. We spent a few hours down there and even took a boat ride as well. Lots of fun!

Well that's enough for now....I promise Jen I will get better with this thing. I just need stuff to talk about. Find me a woman!!!

Things are looking up!

Things have been great ever since I moved back to Houston...well except one thing. Before I moved I started talking to an old friend of mine that I met my freshman year of college. We were really good friends back in the day but when she graduated in 05 she moved to Indiana for grad school. She returned in 07 and we saw each other occasionally at football games. Well this summer we started talking again and hung out a few times before I moved. I didnt really think much of it since we had been friends for so long and really just looked at it as rekindling an old friendship. Well....we have pretty much talked on a daily basis now and even had a date this past weekend. We took a tour of the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and had lunch. Yeah thats right...in Arlington, she lives in the town I just moved from. Of course that would happen lol. Oh well I guess....nothing really I can do about that. Everything happens for a reason I am told, so just have to go with the flow and see if this goes anywhere or not. Of course I would like it to but we shall see!!!

Its been awhile....

Wow...didn't realize I hadnt posted in so long. Things are going pretty well on my end. I have enjoyed my time so far here in Houston! It has been great. Ive gotten a chance to see and hang out with many of my old high school friends that I have kept in touch with over the years. Some of my best best friends are here in Houston so it has been a joy to be able to hang out with them on a more regular basis.

I did however make a return trip to Fort Worth last weekend. My best friend Laura tied the knot with her man Danny. The wedding was beautiful and lots of fun. I went up to Fort Worth thursday night so that I could work in the FTW office on Friday. It was good seeing everyone from the office and catching up. I went to lunch with a few people and of course it ended up being and hour and a half. Oh well....it was Friday anyways lol. After work I went over to the TCU Chapel for the rehearsal. It was weird being back on campus for the first time in awhile. The wedding saturday was lots of fun. Laura, of course, looked amazing. Being an usher, part of my job was to be at the back and close the doors to the church after the bridesmaids and flower girl went down the isle. I was able to see Laura before she headed down the isle with her dad. I think she was glad that I was back there, because she had that nervous, not breathing, look on her face. I tried to calm her down a little and get her to breath before opening the doors back up. Not going to lie...I teared up some, seeing my bestfriend get married. Free drinks and food at the reception...well...lets just say a good time was had!!!

Here are a few pictures from the reception...

1st week in Houston

Wow...so I just completed my first week back in Houston...so far...so good!!! My parents came up to Fort Worth last week to help me finish packing and loading up the Van and Uhaul. Friday, my best friend Charles came over to help and we got everything cleared out of the apt and cleaned up. As must as I was ready to move to Houston, it was still kind of sad leaving Fort Worth. I had been up there for 7 years, when I left for college. Basically, all of my adult life. I've had a lot of great memories, from TCU games, going out downtown, and just hanging out with great friends that I met over the years. But now I am back in Houston. Saturday was spent moving into the new place and getting set up somewhat. My parents stayed around till about 6 or so, then I went and had dinner with one of my friends, Vanessa (who i mentioned in an earlier post). After dinner, we met up with some more friends and went out and had some drinks!!! Charles and my other friend Kristin stayed the night instead of driving back to their side of town. Sunday morning, my original plan was to get up go to church, then stop by the rents house, however, when I woke up with a splitting headache, I basically laid around ALL day. It wasn't a hang over or anything since I only had beer, but I think it had to do with moving 2 days in a row in 100 degree heat and probably being a little dehydrated and tired. Oh well...I wasn't starting work till Tuesday, so I was able to go out to the parents house on Monday, eat at one of my favorite Chinese restaurants for lunch and hang out for a bit.

Tuesday it was time to go back to work... For obvious reasons I was a bit nervous. Even though I am staying with the same Accounting firm, I was basically starting new, being at a new office with new people. I found an apt literally across the street from my office. I drove the first 2 days, but more than likely I will walk to and from work everyday, unless of course its raining or something like that. Everyone at the office were very nice and welcoming. I think they had been waiting on my arrival because they loaded me up with work right away. Which I have no problem with, since I hadn't been doing much up in Fort Worth the last few weeks.

Overall, I think my decision to move and transfer back to Houston will definitely pay off. I know I will be much happier here and be able to meet some wonderful new friends. I live in a great area of town where there are a lot of young people. My apt complex is very very nice (look for pictures soon once I get everything organized and cleaned up)!!!

Giving Blood for a Friend....

I don't necessarily want to go into details about what happened, but a little over a month ago a coworker of mine, who happens to be a really good friend as well was severely burned while at her home with her husband and friends. She suffered burns on her neck, arms, chest, and face. She was in ICU for 24 days before finally being released 2 weeks ago. She is now at home with her husband in recovery mode. Her family did set up a blog for her at SupportSasha.blogspot.com if you want to check it out. My office wanted to do something for her, so we set up a blood drive. The bus came out and parked in the lot so all of our office and the entire building to go give blood in Sasha's name. I had never given blood before, except at a doctors office, but that's not necessarily the same thing. They take about a pint of blood when you are donating. I was a little nervous going in because I am not particularly fond of needles, but it was for a good cause and a good friend so I couldn't not do it. If you are ever able to give blood or do something for someone, I would highly recommend it. Get well soon Sasha!!!

Update on packing...

This update is specifically for my buddy Jenny in case she is reading this. I dont really have much left to do. I have a huge pile of crap that needs to go off to Goodwill. All I really have left is my Kitchen and clothes. I sure could use some help with the kitchen....hmm. But I am almost too the end. Moving sure does suck, but I am so ready to head down to Houston and start new!!!

The Greatest Friends....

I am going to use this post to talk about the friends that mean the most to me. With a little over 25 years of being alive, I have been very fortunate to meet some wonderful people. People I can look to for advice and comfort when needed. I am going to speak a little about each...this could get long lol.

Charles- Well, Charles and I have been best friends since we were 3 years old. Basically 22 years and counting. We are pretty much brothers. Growing up we were always mistaken for twins and that continues to this day. I don't really see the resemblance since I am obviuolsy better looking!!! Back in the day you wouldnt see one of us without the other. It was always Michael and Charles or Charles and Michael. We are alike in many ways. He recently married a few months ago to a wonderful person named Melissa. I know consider her a sister to me. She is great to him and I know they will have many many many happy years together and one of these days have a happy family!!! Charles and I have been there for each other many many times. Especially most recently. Charles and Mel were always there when I needed. I owe them both so much. One of these days, when I find that perfect person for me, we have plans of getting a lake house somewhere where we can bring our families during the summer and on weekends. Will will probably take many family trips together...one of these days!!! Whenever I move back to Houston, it will be the first time in...well...forever that we wont be in the same city. (considering DFW as one city in this case). It will definitely be an adjustment, but with me going traveling up for TCU games and his family all in Houston, I dont see it as much of a problem.

Kristin- My Rene!!! I met Kristin Rene in the 8th grade when we were in the same car pool going to jr high. We instantly became good friends. By the time we got to hs most of our friends were the same and our friendship continued to grow. I would say jr year of hs is when we became pretty much best friends. She has a degree from A&M and will soon be living with her bf of 2 years in Houston. I am glad I will be back in Houston and able to hang out again like old times.

Laura- Laura and I met at TCU when we were both in the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi. We had previous classes together but never really talked till she joined Delta Sig. We were both Accounting/Finance majors so the majority of our classes were together. We also were in the same Masters of Accounting program together and studying for the CPA exam. She did much better than I, but I will eventually get to where she is!!! She will be soon be married this Aug to a wonderful guy!!! I have the privaledge to be in her wedding as and Usher.

Vanessa- I call her beautiful, well...because she is. Vanessa is a unique person, but I guess thats why I love her. We have had our differences over the years, most of the time with me getting upset with her over something, but we always seem to put those aside and pick up where we left off! I will probably be seeing A LOT more of her once I am back in Houston.

Valerie- Oh Val...I owe a lot to Val. Because of her I had the happiest 4 years of my life. I know that someday I will find happiness again, but I can truely say I have been the happiest these last 4 years. I met Val the summer of 2004 at a YMCA summer camp. The both of us were Camp Counselors. This was an experience. We were outside in the Houston heat all day every day with little kids. She had a bunch of 6 year old girls and I had 10 7 year old boys. We became instant friends during this and even more so after the summer. She went to UH, and I think we talked daily. During this time I met her then roommate who eventually became my gf for 4 years. Val was there in the beginning and here now. She has had to listen to me complain and complain and all that great stuff these last 4 months and I appreciate it more than anything. She has a wonderful husband who she has been with for about....FOREVER!!! Her and her man Tony, seem to be the cutest happiest couple I have ever seen. Hopefully when I get down to Houston we will be able to all hang out sometimes. Their relationship is what I am hoping to have someday. Val is also my inspiration for starting my own blog on here!!! Her blog Next to Heaven is great...Check it out if you get time. Val is the one in pink!!! This picture is from the YMCA Camp days!!!

There are many other really close friends that mean the world to me, but it would take awhile to write something about them all. I will add later lol