back to the bible belt...

So it turns out that Lubbock isn't such a bad place... as long as you get to leave :). I spent almost a week back in the good ol' LBK and I have to admit that I really had a good time. Now, this will only surprise you if you knew the extent to which I hated that place while I had to live in it... and I had even said that I would never step foot back in Texas for the rest of my life. Well, that didn't exactly work out, partly because I have yet to finish my dissertation (therefore guaranteeing - sp? that I will be back at least a few more times). But this trip was mainly just for pleasure, to hang out with the people that I miss so much. I also got a little work in, but we'll talk about that later. For now, the fun stuff... 

Baby Kate!

My awesome goddaughter... she is 6 months old, and is seriously THE happiest baby that I've ever seen. She smiles and laughs all day, every day. I was with her for almost a week and I heard the kid cry maybe a handful of times... and even then, she had a good reason. Her baptism was on superbowl Sunday, so that was very cool! She didn't bat an eye when she got doused with water, and she seemed to enjoy being up in front of the crowd (could beauty pageants be in her future?? haha, just kidding Amanda!) I had a great time staying with Mike, Amanda, and Kate. Apparently we're all on the same page as far as life goes... we took it easy most of the time, lounging around and hanging out. Its a rare occurrence to spend that much time with people and not be sick of them (or them be sick of me!) by the end, right? But yeah, we had a great time the whole week (or at least I think we did! ;) 

We played the board game "Acquire" and I cleaned up... twice :) I retired undefeated... but if you ever have the chance to play this game, please do, you will love it. Its modeled after a business game (kind of like monopoly) where you buy stocks and build up businesses. It was awesome, as long as you have someone around who can do the math easily (lets be real, math is NOT my strong suit!)

I got to spend lots and lots of time with Steph, who you should probably try to know if you don't. She is one of those rare people that gets along with anyone and everyone, and I would venture to guess that the people who really know her wouldn't want to live their lives without her in it (does that even make sense?) She's just a genuine, lovable, and HILARIOUS person, and it devastates me that I don't get to see her everyday anymore. We killed so many hours at the EAP, sitting on each other's couches talking about random stuff. I think I talked more than she did :) haha. Oh, umm, I mean, we would pass each other in the halls as we were on our respective ways to write case notes or see clients. No wasting of time, ever! :D

Overall, it was just a really good trip. Some I didn't get to see (which tends to happen, I'm used to it) and some I only got to spend a little time with. I'm definitely glad that I got to see Faith before she is gone for good! We had our last Thai Pepper date... aww... 

So I flew out at 6pm Texas time, got into San Jose at 9pm Cali time, got to see Kade for a few (yayyyy) and then drove home! Yuck... but I made the drive in a little more than 2 hours, which is superb. Got home by like 2:30 Texas time, which I had the pleasure of feeling like I was in (isn't jet lag fun?). I think the flight gave me a cold, possibly? You know how all of the air is just recycled, and if one person way in the back of the plane is sick you're basically breathing their air? Yeah. I think that's what happened. 

So then I had a job interview the next day... or rather, the day after (although I rushed home because I thought it was the next day). It turns out that it was actually a job I'd be interested in, but I'm not sure if I'm qualified. The interviewer said I was overqualified for everything else, and yet I don't have the exact experience that they are wanting for this. So she asked me to interview for the position, which I think is a good sign. Won't know for at least a few weeks, which is frustrating. So keep your fingers crossed on that one :) 

And with that, I bid you adieu :)