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Recycled Feelings

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

I am someone who hates to settle for mediocrity.  The thought of simply meeting expectations makes me cringe.  I have never understood people who don’t strive to exceed in their daily tasks or to go the extra mile, even if those tasks are mundane to begin with.  I go above and beyond not because I [...]

Dreaming of Paris

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Today is a gloomy day in Dallas. I really wanted to have lunch on a patio somewhere, but it looks like it is going to rain any second. Instead, I am sitting at my desk at work thumbing through my Paris shopping guide and dreaming I was there right now. I imagine I would be [...]

In-N-Out Texas Grand Opening (finally!) #innout

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

After this year I can officially die happy. I am going to Paris and In-N-Out is open in Texas. The minute the news broke on Monday that today was the big day, my vacation day was requested. Pathetic? Maybe. I am a huge fan, so I had to be there to experience the first store [...]

Big Bucks! No Whammies!

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

I can’t believe it’s May, and even more that it’s been in the 90s already. We spent Mother’s Day weekend with my parents, and of course it ended up being one of the hottest days so far this year. We planned to spend Saturday at Lone Star Park watching the races and betting on the [...]

Join me for a Dallas #Pier1Tweetup on 3/22

Monday, March 21st, 2011

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine. I have always loved Pier 1. It was my go-to store when I was decorating both my first apartment before Dave and I were married, and again when we purchased our first home. In case you haven't [...]

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