7 Quick Takes (Vol.19)

1. I’ve been trying to think of different things that I can eat that aren’t the same thing EVERY day as well as find some different snacks. I saw these Yoplait smoothie packages at the grocery store last week and decided to give it a shot. It was really good- but basically, just a bunch of chopped frozen fruit in a bag- so I could have made it myself. But, it was nice to just have on hand, pre cut. I’m all about convenience, hence my love for everything iPhone. I just added 1 cup of milk to the blender, poured in the fruit, and blended away.

2. A water main broke or cracked or something in our front yard on Monday. We noticed some water seeping up from the ground when we got home from work. It was kind of expected, as it had happened to lots of people around us. Our neighborhood was established sometime in the late 1920s, early 1930s, so I imagine the pipes are pretty old. We called the city the next morning, and they said they would take care of it. This is what we came home to on Tuesday.

A giant hole in our yard. Hope they come back to fill that thing up! I was hoping to get a new sidewalk out of the deal, but it doesn’t look like that will be happening at this point.

3. This past weekend, we had a much needed getaway. We left Saturday, and attended our first Ranger game of the season. I love Texas Ranger baseball! They lost, but it was still really fun! I had a lemon chill, as I do at almost EVERY trip to the ballpark, and I was just so happy to be there. I had a rough week at work last week and I was just glad to be away!

Then, we went to my friend’s house who had just gotten engaged! (Congrats Lauren & Jordan! We are so excited for you guys!) Here is me and the new bride to be!

We spent the night with the Linscotts, got to meet their newest addition, Liam, who was absolutely precious, and learned a new game (that’s way too hard to explain on a blog). Sunday, we went to Ranger game #2 and this time they won and it was awesome! GO RANGERS! And yes, I had another Lemon Chill.

4. I got some of the best news every on Wednesday. But, first, I must fill you in on some things. You may or may not have noticed that I am literally counting down the days until I finish school. I’ve been in college for 6 years, and it’s just not really what I had expected from myself. I’m getting a degree that basically does nothing for me, and I really just consider it a huge waste of time because I didn’t get to do what I want. I’ve never been super involved with my school (went to an occasional football or soccer game) and was never very spirited because I didn’t want to be there in the first place (I wanted to go to DBU). I basically went to class and left everyday. I was very envious of my friends that got to go away to college and just wanted to be done. Nevertheless, I was NOT excited to find out that it was a requirement for me to walk at graduation. A REQUIREMENT? No one does that. So, there was a form you could submit to “graduate absentia,” but it had to be okayed by the Provost of the University. GREAT! So, I filled one out- and found out today that IT WAS APPROVED! I’m so excited. Only 29 days until I graduate without having to really graduate.

5. In other news, I’ve got a BIG job change coming soon. I’ll tell you more once the details have been ironed out, but it’s big, and we’re excited.

6. I’m addicted to Dr. Pepper. Like, it is a problem. But, it’s one of those things I’m putting off until AFTER I get out of school, along with exercising and spring cleaning. Anyway, one thing that makes me really happy right now is that LARGE drinks are only $1.08 at McDonald’s. And they have like one of the best Dr. Peppers in town. I hope there is Dr. Pepper in heaven.

7. I saw this on another blog, and thought I would share. It’s called Facebook Lite, and it’s basically just the bare necessities on facebook. Kinda nice without all the clutter and application stuff everywhere.

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