Lifestyles of the Audacious

Today has been and will be a great day! So why not brag a little? I've been studying in the library and I needed a small break so I thought I'd get all my excitement out on here so I could get back to studying without my mind in twelve other places!

Bragging Rights Reason #1: Jeff

He continues to surprise me every single day. Even as friends his personality surprised me. He was and is always a creative thinker and sometimes says or does something that you would never expect. So it really shouldn't have surprised me when our friendship became a relationship that he would still put the "wow factor" in my head. But he sure manages to do just that. He always seems to have 5 tricks up his sleeve. I think that's what I enjoy most about him. I've always said that I need to be more laid back and I need to relax more and just "go with the flow". With him, I've certainly adapted to that behavior, and I'm really enjoying the person I am when I allow myself to be that way. I guess I have his spontaneous characteristics to thank.

Over Fourth of July weekend he surprised me with his dance moves at Red River. He actually had to teach me a thing or two that night. True story!

He surprised me when he showed up at Lion's Den.

His ability to make s'mores, play bags (and win, even though I don't like admitting it), and to capture all of my attention without me getting bored was astonishing over Thanksgiving.

His skills with guitars, singing, and making me feel safe and appreciated still floor me on a daily basis.

His enjoyment of the arts (even though his boss doesn't think it exists) when taking me to A Christmas Carol was a nice surprise.

New years was full of surprises; Purple passion, overcoming his fear of heights, learning his likes and dislikes, and learning where he gets his personality from while having brunch with his brother and sister-in-law.

My Birthday he surprised me with a secret destination trip to Fort Worth for some authentic Mexican (Mmm I miss those margaritas) and dancing at Billy Bobs, a mani/pedi for Schmee and me, a dinner with friends and a beautiful birthday cake with SURPRISE: trick candles, and a picture frame with my name spelled out with letters from around Dallas.

I appreciate the time and preparation it takes for him to put these thoughtful acts to life. Even the smallest little thing that I'm sure he doesn't realize he's surprising me with just blows my mind away. It's hard that he lives so far away. But the things we do when we're together are so wonderful so the times when we have to be apart really aren't as bad as I sometimes think they are.

Today, he surprised me with a video containing a "homework assignment". I have a week to study and finish this assignment before I am tested on it. So adorable. I'll let you know if I pass my test!

Bragging Rights Reason #2: Friends

As some of you may know from a couple of posts back, Someone very close to me was diagnosed with Cancer. I sometimes hate that I work in the healthcare field because there are certain things that I'm aware of such as: if kids have chronic leg pain but they aren't injury related or growing pains...well leukemia is the first thing that goes through some or most medical professionals. Well one thing I've learned is that if cancer is on the spine.. there's not really much of a positive outcome. So I was heartbroken and devastated when I was told that's where his cancer is. It's just not fair. Anyways... It has been really stressful for me because it's constantly been on my mind. I really haven't seen my friends at all and tonight I get to have a normal Saturday evening with them all. I'm extremely excited and in need of a good night out with friends and laughter.

Okay, well it's time to get back to the books now! =)

Wills, Trusts, and Probate- Prepare to be studied!

I hope everyone's having a fantastic weekend even though it is breathtakingly bitter outside. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate cold weather? In case I have failed to notify you of this...

I HATE WINTER

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Happy Birthday to ME!!

For my birthday weekend, Jeff flew me down to Dallas!! It was an exciting weekend. Unfortunately, I really didn't do a good job of taking pictures. I left my SD card back in Kansas (silly me!) Soo all I have is what I took with my phone.

I flew in on Thursday evening to meet Jeff on his way back from NY and we grabbed a couple of drinks with some of his good friends. Due to our long day, we went home early and watched one of my favorite movies, Fun with Dick and Jane.

Friday, Jeff surprised me with a mini trip to Fort Worth via train. We went to a Mexican restaurant by the name of Joe T's, I believe. They are known for their Margaritas. They were DELICIOUS! =)

The train ride...

They had some tasty guacamole!

Our waitor Blake! It was his birthday! =)

Afterwards, we took a stroll to a place called Billy Bob's. It's a country music hall/bull riding/bar/dancing place. a.k.a: Probably one of the coolest places I've ever been! They had a wall of hand prints from all of the celebrities that have performed there. After sending my dad a picture of REO Speedwagon, and my mom Lee Anne Womack, I decided it would be a fun place to take them someday! We did some dancing, played some games, and snuck out on the bull riding dirt to take some pictures.

After catching the train back to Victory Park, we spent the evening with Schmee and Ryan.

Saturday, I spent the day with Schmee. We worked out, did some shopping, and Jeff surprised us with a mani/pedi. It was very relaxing, considering we had been on the move once we got out the door that day.

That night, Jeff, Ryan, Raymond, Schmee and I went and had Sushi to start out our evening. Afterwards, we went out drinking.

Stole this pic from Jeff =)

Sunday, Jeff and I went to White Rock Lake for some quality nature time. We went on a small hike, found where all the teenage drinkers hide, and he showed me the view of the city from one of the lake docks. It was a little cloudy, but beautiful nonetheless. I wish I would've had some pics, but my phone was dead most of Sunday =(

For my birthday, Jeff made me a picture frame of my name with most of the letters originating from places in Dallas that we've visited. It was really cute! I'll be sure to post a picture as soon as I get it on the wall =)

Overall, a FANTASTIC birthday!! I love spending time with my Dallas Family! If only Dallas wasn't so far away.