What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I had this post ready to publish, and before it did, I found out about the passing of Mary Tyler Moore. I'm still going to do my What I'm Loving Wednesday post, but I had to say something in memory of her. She was an amazing actress. I know a lot of people love her for her role on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, but my favorite role of hers will always be Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show. RIP Mary. Thanks for the laughs!

I'm loving...

That I got to hang out with my Austin peeps this weekend! I always love hanging out with my besties Mandy and Zach while I'm in town. They both had birthdays recently so I was able to celebrate with them. I also got to see my friend Kirk. We went to high school together and hadn't seen each other in about six years.

The original BFF Mandy!

Me and Zachary

Me and Kirk

I'm loving...

That I crossed another presidential library off my list when I went to the LBJ Library in Austin. Well, technically I had been there before, but it was back when I was in elementary school, and I honestly didn't remember anything. It was much better as an adult.

Obligatory picture by the presidential library sign

A selfie with the president

LBJ was known for being a "close talker"

Replica of LBJ's Oval Office

A letter to LBJ from Billy Graham

These were on display next to each other in the library (it was in a room that had things that were popular during LBJ's time as president). These are two of my favorite things. :)

I'm loving...

That I got a box (or two) of these while in Austin. They are on sale for a limited time ONLY at HEB grocery stores. Unfortunately there are no HEBs in Dallas, so I made a stop at one while I was in Austin.

The latest edition for my sports room. I have a box of Wheaties from when the Spurs won the NBA Championship back in 2003

I'm loving...

That I get to be an honorary aunt to Mandy's two kids. I had so much fun with them this weekend. They make my heart smile! 

I'm loving...

That on Sunday I will be leaving on a seven day cruise to the Caribbeans! I've never been on a cruise before- I'm SUPER excited. It's also the first time I will get to use my passport.

I'm loving...

This smoothie drink. Sometimes I'm too lazy busy to make a smoothie from scratch before work. These are awesome- you just add juice, shake, and it's ready to drink. I was skeptical when I first saw them, but I really like them!

I'm loving...

That my taxes are filed! I love TurboTax, it's so easy to use and it didn't take me long at all.

What are YOU loving today?

XOXO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Sorry for missing last week, work has been crazy busy. I clocked 31 hours of OVERTIME last week. This is my 11th straight day to be at work, I'm just glad I remembered it was Wednesday!

I'm loving...

That despite my insane schedule the past few weeks, I've been able to find a few spare moments to see some friends! Seeing friends and getting hugs has helped me stay sane during this crazy time at work. Lol.

 

I'm loving...

That I was able to make the Rangers game last Saturday night to see Michael Young inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame (I got off work by mid-afternoon that day). Even though I should have stayed home to rest on my one night off, nothing was going to keep me from being there! And I also got to see some friends. And I got hugs. Yes, I love hugs. :)

I'm loving...

That I got this in the mail this week. It's no secret I'm a Spurs fan (much to the dismay of my Dallas Mavericks friends). Or maybe it is a secret, it seems people are shocked when they find out. Lol. I do like the Mavericks too, but Spurs are number one in my heart. I was raised in Austin by parents who are both from San Antonio, so naturally I was raised as a Spurs fan. I think a lot of people forget I'm not originally from Dallas. :) Anyway, Tim Duncan retired last month and the San Antonio newspaper had these items available for sale on their website, so of course I had to purchase them. Yes, I HAD to, there was no other option. :)

Yes, my hair was once very blonde. I seem to get a shocked reaction anytime I post an old picture. Lol.

I'm loving...

This set of gel pens my friend bought me. Yes, I'm a nerd. I like to have my day planner color coordinated if I can (yes, day planner, I can't get used to using the calendar in my phone, I like seeing everything I have to do written out). :) It's the little things in life that make me happy. :)

I'm loving...

Bobbleheads (again people, it's the little things in life that make me happy). I got the Franchise Four bobblehead on Saturday night at the Michael Young Hall of Fame game. My sweet friend Eric got me the green dot bobblehead on Sunday afternoon. I had to work all day Sunday and couldn't go to the Rangers game, so he sat 50 feet from the sun (his words) at the game to get me the green dot. Yes, I have a bobblehead obsession- I'm well aware of it. 

I'm loving...

That I'm TRYING to eat healthier (despite the three pictures posted above of me eating at fast food places). Lol. I keep fruits and veggies in my freezer to put in my morning smoothies. I also buy a lot of frozen veggies to cook for supper. Roasted broccoli and roasted cauliflower are two of my favorite sides! I also love me some corn on the cob.

In all honesty, there are two pints of Blue Bell ice cream in the door of my freezer, but hey, baby steps. 

I LOVE these ziplock bags. My smoothies usually call for a half a cup or cup of various fruits or veggies. I put them in these bags, that way I know how much is in each one. It eliminates me having to measure the fruits/veggies out each morning. I also put ice in some of them (some of my smoothies require a cup of ice). It takes me less than 3 minutes to make a smoothie this way. 

I'm loving...

When I see a rainbow. It's a reminder to me of God's promise to us. I love when I see one during an, "Are you there God, it's me, Rachel" moment. It just makes me feel that my life isn't as out of control as I think it is.

I'm loving...

That in two weeks, I'll be in Chicago visiting my lovely friend Harrie! We have lots of fun stuff planned, including a Cubs game (I will finally cross Wrigley Field off my baseball list!) Yes, I'll do a Chicago blog post recap (but you know my track record, it will probably take me two months to get it posted). Speaking of which, I hope to wrap up my last road trip recap soon. My goal is to have a road trip post up tomorrow. We will see how that goes! :)

Last time I saw Harrie was two years ago when I was in Chicago for about five hours. She came over to the White Sox part of town and met me for dinner after I went to a White Sox game. :) 

What are YOU loving today?

XOXO!