Heading South...

Mom, Dad and I are packing up the car, making 96-year-old Grandma Ruby comfortable and headed to Texas! We are celebrating Turkey Day this year at my brother's house in The Woodlands. The ride down there will be relatively quiet, but as soon as we set foot in that house all Heck will break loose!! My nieces and nephew will be wild and fun, football will be on 24/7, boardgames and poker chips will make an appearance and the house will smell of fattening goodness. I can't wait!! Thank goodness I have gotten over my yucky bacterial ear/throat infection and am feeling so much better. Jeffrey, Susan, Brandon, Sydney, Samantha and Alex--here we come!!

There is nothing quite like spending holidays seasons with those you love (AND we actually like each other, too!)

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!! Go Aggies, go Sooners!

xo

Jen

Woe is Me.

A bacterial ear/throat infection hit me like a brick last Thursday. I am finally back at work today, although I am totally spaced out. I'm on a major antibiotic (and by major I mean it's a heavy dosage AND it's a big ole horse pill). I really hope the congestion clears up before our trip down to Texas on Wednesday. I can't hear, smell or taste anything. My world has been filled with nothing but Ricola cough drops, orange juice and Nyquil. My nose is incredibly sore from the blowing and the running...what a pity party (sniffle, cough). My mom is just the sweetest thing ever, taking me to the doctor and picking up my prescription. She came over again on Saturday to check up on me too. Thanks, Mommy! But I am on the mend and feeling much better today than last week.

Avoid The Crud at all costs, people! Wash your hands, eat an orange and get plenty of sleep!

The Phlegm Monster,

Useless Trivia of the Day...

* Goldfish have the attention span of about 3 seconds.

* Daddy longlegs are not spiders and do not bite.

* Women eat more hotdogs than men do.

* American car horns beep in the tone of F.

* Cows are among the gassiest animals on earth.


Happy Wednesday!

My Fixer Elixir

A glass of wine DOES solve everything...

My Greek friend, Ianthe, introduced me to Riesling wine about 5 years ago. I've since tasted a variety of the sweet German wines and they are for sure my favorite. I particulary enjoy Liebfraumilch (German for "Beloved lady's milk" or something like that) but I couldn't find a good pic of the bottle. The best Liebfraumilch by far is Schmitt Sohne.

"Liebfraumilch is a fine blended wine utilizing four different types of grapes grown in the Rhein region. Liebfraumilch is the most popular style of wine from Germany and is always a quality wine."

I also like Blue Nun German wines (pictured above). A lot of people don't care for the sweetness of German wine, but I *heart* it. Yum...me likes my wine! :)

Cheers,

Letting go of the past...

I've reached an amazing milestone in my personal life...I finally opened up a few pockets from my past and emptied them. There were parts of my past that were bogging me down for many years, and it can be very hard to let go and move on. But with the strength and independence I have gained the last year or two, I am stronger than I have ever been before. Old wounds have healed and faded away. I learned a lot from those wounds and they have made me all the wiser. A strong sense of self, prayer, the support of loved ones and friends--these all make my everyday life possible.
Spreading my wings and flying high

Studs.

These guys knock my socks off...and last night was no exception. The Eagles performed at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards. I particularly enjoyed the fact that they all wore suits and ties for the performance!! It was great. Dude, the Eagles rock!

So here is some Eagles trivia for any fans:

Which California hotel was featured on the cover of the Eagles' classic 1976 album, Hotel California?

Tending to the Family Tree...

Since moving to Oklahoma in 2006, I have more than ever started to embrace my roots. The more history I can learn about Oklahoma the better. For my birthday this year, mom and dad bought me 3 books on the history of Oklahoma. I am reading one now about Oklahoma place names and it's really neat stuff. I've also been researching our family tree. With a lot of help from my extended Okie family, old photo albums and the internet, I have compiled names, events and even physical records of genealogy. It's very exciting! My ultimate goal of this search is to determine whether I have proof of Cherokee heritage. My paternal side of the family is positive that my great-great grandmother was of Cherokee decent (we do not know for sure if she was full-blooded Cherokee).

I am very proud of my roots and where I come from in this world!

More as it develops...

Change is good...

...no matter the outcome. Get your vote on, America!!

The Aftermath.

What in the world am I supposed to do with all this??????

Now that's what I call leftovers! Bring on the cavities...

Happy All Saints' Day,