22 by 22

I will be turning 22 on July 22 of this year. So because its not the big 21 like last year, I wanted to do something fun leading up to it. As so many of my friends and family know, I love and I mean LOVE The Pioneer Woman I have decided to do 22 PW dishes before I turn 22!

So last night I started with 1... The Cinnamon Rolls. If you have never had them, they are to die for. I managed to only eat one, and froze the rest for an upcoming bake sake. But seriously, make them, and make them soon!

And be watching for what is coming next, I've got a few ideas!

Who are YOU?

I think everyone at some point in their lives makes a decision as to who they want to be. Are you going to be known as a great friend, goal-drive, superior athlete, the fun one, the slacker? Whether or not you come out and say I choose to be _______ or not, the decision is still there.

I asked myself, what do people say about me? The answer I hear a lot: You're an over-achiever. I always got embarrassed, said I was not an over-achiever, just lucky. Which is partly true, but I also strive to work extremely hard for everything I have.

But maybe I wanted to be more... maybe I want to be that person who can always brighten someone's day. Or the person who is always invited along because I always have fun. Or I think about some of the girls that always dress so cute and seem to have it all together. Maybe all of the above. And maybe because I am an overachiever I can strive to accomplish all of these. Which brings me to my New Years  Resolutions. It being February now, I felt it appropriate to look back and see how far I've come...

1. Don't over indulge. The best things are enjoyed in small quantities.Except good friends and great conversation.
2. Simplify. Get rid of all things toxic. Get rid of junk, friends that bring me down.
3. Make it to the gym, make the body I want to have a priority.
4. Leave work at work. If I have to stay an hour to get it done I will, but I want my evenings to be enjoyed cooking, with friends, and my dog,
5. This year, I come first. If I don't want to go out, I won't. If I really want to do something, I'm doing it. With or without anyone.

So how am I doing? So far so good. I am proud of the person I am becoming and the priorities I have laid out this year. And hopefully I am on the road to becoming exactly the person I want to become!

Snow Days In Lubbock

Typically, I am less than thrilled to see snow on the forecast. However, my very busy weekend in Ft Worth made me pretty excited for the possibility of a snow day.

So here's how it went down... Monday night I waited and waited for the announcement of school to be canceled. I had to teach class at 8 am and the last thing I wanted to do was to get to school and find out it was canceled. Tuesday morning I get a call and email around 6 am saying classes were only delayed until 11. Fine with me back to bed I go. My boss then tells me not to come in and then my stats class gets canceled. Perfect. A full snow day.

Wednesday, the weather does not clear and classes are delayed until 10 am. So unfortunately I bundled up and headed to school. I only have one class today and I am praying it gets canceled! Anyways, if this day continues, be expecting another blog on "New Years Resolutions" to follow.

P.S. It was 2 degrees when I left this morning... and with the windchill, -18. Not cool, Lubbock! At least cancel class Texas Tech!