Pink hair. I did it. Was my Momma happy? No. At least she was willing to take a picture as something we can all look back on and laugh….and think just what was I thinking? We’ll never know.
Some Insight..
Monday, March 19, 2012
Just so y’all can begin to tie how my crazy Oklahoma life meshes with the blogging world…
Whoa. It’s Magic!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Okay —
Everyone has been posting random photos of their brooms just abiding up on their own. Cue the Cinderella movie where the mops & brooms start cleaning on their own…
This isn’t what happened exactly, but I was intrigued by what was happening here.
What do you think? I’ve heard so many things why this was caused and that the Mayan calendar is something to follow now. Do I believe that? No.
So fill me in y’all. Why on earth did my broom have a mind of its own and decide to go upright for the day? Ideas??
Those Were the Days :: Oklahoma Business Professionals of American
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Once upon a time I did this little thing called Business Professionals of America (BPA). It was a fun time in my life, definitely one that I look back on now and ask myself “What was I thinking?” and think “Wow, I haven’t changed much.” It’s been nearly 10 years since I went to my first State Leadership Conference (SLC), which brings up the fact that tomorrow massive amounts of BPAers will be competing and running for State Office. Wish I could be there to experience this, hopefully next year?? *hint*hint* Taylor 
You see it wasn’t all seriousness all the time. We had our fun times, for instance hula hooping around the conference area at our Fall Conference. We acted just like any other normal high school students, we just did some pretty phenomenal things this year.
The State Officers at the National Conference. There were many pictures involved this trip and as crazy as it sounds — they’re all mostly digital. Not bad for being business students nearly 10 years ago.
BPA holds a National Conference for students who have achieved 1st or 2nd place at the State level. The year I held state office, our National conference was in Dallas, TX. It was amazing being on the State board and having an Oklahoman as our Secondary National President. Just think of this like FFA. …except we’re Business and not Ag.
The State Officer of BPA for the 2003-2004 school year….oh yes….and David..the National President that year as well.
Climbing the rock wall. How about one of the hardest things I had done. I had no problem climbing just lagged in the department of verticalness (yes, I totally just made UP that word!). It was definitely a challenging experience, but I loved getting to experience it with my BPA team.
Gordon Cooper BPA Days
Monday, March 5, 2012
With the Spring Leadership Conference in full swing, I thought I’d share my blast from the past days in BPA at Gordon Cooper. Nerd an Dork do not even begin to describe what I think when looking back on these photos. Why did I think it was cool to have bleach blonde hair again?!
Volunteering at our local Children’s Museum. I had a ton of fun helping out and being a kid myself.
Did some Harper Valley PTA karaoke with a great friend this year….which we sang the following year…hahaha…. Ohhhh to be an Okie.
Let’s just say I definitely know how to make a boring museum — fun.
Told ya. Knows how to have fun should be my Indian name….haha. I don’t think there isn’t a serious photo from this day and yes, they do get sillier and crazier as the roll of film went on.
Touring the JFK museum in Dallas, Texas with some of the most amazing classmates and fellow BPA members. This was just before our National conference in 2003.
Crutches. Sad to say — these were a big part of my life Senior year of high school. Thank goodness my ankle injury finally healed and I got on with bigger & brighter things that year.
One of my favorite Halloween costumes I ever created…until Shirley Temple… Being an 80′s girl I decided it was best to go as Cyndi Lauper. The creative juices were flowin’ this year.
My class this year. Senior year was a blast — I think it’s pretty self explanatory as to why.
My Life is Like a Country Song
Sunday, March 4, 2012
A good friend of mine made the comment today as I was updating her about my trip to the east coast to see Army Guy, that my life was like a country song. I had no idea what she meant until she told me which one, then it all made perfect sense…well almost perfect sense. The song that came to mind after rehashing missing my flight with Delta?? Remind Me by Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley. …and….Just for the record this is not what caused my missed flight with Delta. ahemmmmm
It’s Not Goodbye…It’s I’ll See Ya Later
Sunday, March 4, 2012
I didn’t cry at all before Army Guy dropped me off at Philadelphia International. I simply said I’ll see you later and gave him a monstrous hug. Later simply meaning when he comes home for good. Which is not too long from now!
The things that make my heart full….
Whilst visiting the east, I discovered I had a new addiction. Wawa coffee. Oh my gosh y’all, this stuff is soooo much better than Starbucks and is GLUTEN FREE! Now, the question is….why didn’t we go here before?! Oh yeah….Keurig…I forgot.
He actually shared with me. Mostly because there was no way I was going to be able to finish off coffee before my flight and I couldn’t take it with me through security…..talk about happiness.
The official last photo, just before I hopped out of the car and checked into the airport….7 hours early. Pretty sure he’s going to read this and totally shake his head over the fact that I indeed was at the airport waaaaay before boarding time.
Hands down, the best Gluten Free rolls I had ever tasted in my life. Reminded me of the ones you get from restaurants on a normal non-gluten free visit. Wished I would’ve had my waiter send me home with a dozen of these babies.
Another round of Gluten Free Calamari. Definitely was no comparison to the Calamari I had in downtown Philly. Although, the crab cakes I had were delicious!!
I decided to play tourist and check out every single terminal while in the Philadelphia airport. It gave me something to do, until I just sat down next to a power outlet and shopped the day away….on Amazon.
Finally dawned on me that I was actually catching this flight out of Philly and that Delta hadn’t screwed up. Talk about a sad realization — but there has already been talk of my next visit, which makes leaving not so sad now.
Not sure exactly which state I was flying over, but I did wind up FaceTiming my Mom from 38,000 feet. This techy girl was beyond excited about this new life fact. Now….I need to try Skype….hint hint.
Walked up the steps of the plane to board in Memphis. I was not at all excited about this, but whatever. I was going home and leaving Philly behind. Didn’t want to do it, but I did.
Last leg. Y’all, words can not express just how bored I got during this flight. Army Guy was busy doing his thing and my parents were busy shopping in Oklahoma City. They were still shopping at Bass Pro when I was 5 minutes out from landing. Silly parents.
Flying over my Twin in Arkansas. I was soooo glad to be almost home and see my Dogs. Yes, that’s right….I missed my crazy Pooches very much. Not sure I could have gone much longer without seeing them. Thankful that my Mom & Dad kept them during my vacation because I’m not sure what I’d do without the daily pictures and phone updates on the quirky things they did at their Grandparents house.