nerves

i am going to speak at a graduate class tonight about my career, how i got here, and what i do at the foundation i work for.  i am beyond nervous...i guess i just still see myself as that girl who just got out of college and no one quite trusts yet. like, what would i have to say that could possibly be of interest to people in grad school?! but then i get back into my reality bubble and realize that i've accomplished quite a bit before the age of 30, and might have a few words of wisdom to share.

at any rate, wish me luck, and i hope they like what i have to say :)

also, i hope my face doesn't turn red...fat chance, it always happens.

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friday helper

i got to bring miss roxy into work today. she's serving as the official mascot today and is available for cuddles, pets and treats :)

here she is on her little pad at my desk.

beware: prolonged exposure can lead to sporadic napping :)

so what are you all up to this weekend? after last, we need some recouping! i'm planning on relaxing as much as possible and hope to catch a movie (for real this time!). but mostly i have to get prepped for a big trip we're taking next week! more on that later. 

hope y'all have a super weekend! stay cool!

xoxo

truthful tuesday: shoes & the "commute"

this morning i got ready for work, put on my cute lil dress, and threw everything in my new, fabulous, cross-body bag. i put on my slip-on tennies, grabbed my bike and was out the door. it wasn't until i was pedaling into the office parking lot that i realized i'd forgotten to throw extra shoes in my bag. the funniest part? i came upstairs to see i had a pair of black peep-toe flats in my desk drawer. i guess my future self somehow told my past self to leave those shoes here (a la bill & ted) and here i am, with perfectly matched shoes on a day i forgot to wear them to work.

happy tuesday ... or should i say shoesday?!

xo

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trinity audubon

yesterday we had a "staff retreat" for work at the trinity river audubon center in south dallas. besides being a great opportunity to get to know the beautiful women i work with, it was a fantastic learning experience to see the center. this is the very first LEED-certified project by the dallas park & recreation department. not only do they have solar panels, floors made of local bamboo, walkways of recycled tires and insulation made from discarded denim, but the building itself was designed so that when you see it from above, it looks like a bird! it was truly an eye-opening adventure in the world of environmentally-conscious design. what a wonderful way to spend a beautiful day in dallas! if you live here or ever visit here, this is really something to see that might otherwise not be on your radar.

little helper

in our old-but-cute apartment, we have gas heaters.  this means that we can't leave them on while we're not at home, which also means that if someone isn't there all day, it can get pretty darn cold.  today is one of those days - it was 17 degrees this morning and we won't get above freezing all day. stephen is working all day (as am i) so i decided to bring miss roxy with me to work.  she is helping so much :)

here she is on her little pad in my cube.  she's the office joy today! hope you all have a lovely friday and fun weekend!!

xo

ps. stephen totally picked out that sweater for her all on his own, it's grey with pink stripes.