It's OK...

It's OK...

...to listen and agree when your pastor preaches to not let the world tell you what is "beautiful", but still sometimes wish you could airbrush yourself into looking how you want.

...to TOTALLY want this sunshade for my new car. My birthday is in May (hint hint).

...that I'm ready to do a back flip because for the first time since college I am OUT OF CREDIT CARD DEBIT. Holla!

...to be going through withdrawal because I haven't been shopping at Kohl's since December (I seriously think they are going to take my gold MVP Kohl's credit card away from me if I don't go soon). This probably wasn't the smartest thing to put after a comment about getting out of credit card debt. Now you see where my problem lies. :)

...that my coworker and I say this at least once a day to each other (unless our boss is reading this, then we are 100% professional and work-minded while we are at the office).

...that my Pinterest pinning is out of control (click here to view my pins).

...to randomly put a Luke Bryan video on my post (it's my blog, I can do what I want). :) 

...I find it funny that my friend Brandon has me listed this way in his iPhone. 

Evidently I'm going to leave Craig Gentry for Ryan Gosling (I honestly would just prefer the two fight it out and may the best man win). ;)

 February Photo Challenge

Day 7: From a low angle

This one was harder than I thought. Wasn't quite sure what to do!

Happy Thursday peeps! The weekend is almost here!!

XOXO!

It's OK...

It's OK...

...to watch the really cheesy CW show Beauty and the Beast (don't judge). I remember the Beauty and the Beast TV show from the 90s and wanted this show to work. I don't think it's gonna last, but I could be wrong. I have to admit that Jay Ryan makes a MUCH hotter Beast than Ron Perlman.

(l-r) Ron Perlman and Jay Ryan.

 ...that I'm super excited I already ordered my Rangers season tickets for next year. Is it April yet? :)

This will be my view next year! :)

...that I had my first gel manicure last week, and totally loved it.

...that this is how I feel right now.

The election is over people. Shut up already!

...that I really like this song. We've all been in this situation before, haven't we? :)

...that I'm thinking about starting my Christmas decorating this weekend (don't judge) just because I'll be out of town next weekend for Thanksgiving and the weekend after that I'm super busy. Also, I've been in a funk lately and I think a little Christmas decorating might cheer me up.

...that I had a somewhat loud verbal disagreement with the scale in my doctor's office last week. I told her to subtract the weight of my boots, which was 10 pounds...each. :)

...that a friend of mine at work has made "Rachel warning levels" so he can tell how upset I am when I'm having a rough day. 

We have come close to Apocalypse level once since he made the list. Right now I'm feeling "Mellow Yellow". We were at "Safety Orange" level earlier today though. :)

...that I'm excited I finally blogged TWO DAYS IN A ROW for the first time in a while. That's just sad!

What's OK with you today?

XOXO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday- Birthday edition!

I'm loving..

That for the first time in almost A WEEK I'm finally updating my blog!

I'm loving...

All the birthday messages I've received today via Twitter, Facebook, email and texts. My friends and family sure do know how to make a gal feel special. My mom even called and sang "Happy Birthday" to me. :) Thank you so much, I love you all. I'm calling this the "Year of Nolan Ryan's jersey number". If you know baseball, I just gave away my age. If you don't, I'm going to lie and tell you I'm 25. ;) Sorry I couldn't post all of my messages, that would take way too long and it would make this post insanely long. :) I have read them all and do truly appreciate them!

Picture and message my sister Mary posted on my Facebook page. And for the record, ONLY my sister can call me Boog. :)

Even local businesses on Twitter know it's my birthday! ;) They sent me a coupon for a free meal!

I'm loving...

The birthday crown my sister Mary gave me. She told me to wear it at my desk, so I have been! ;)

Just call me "Your Majesty". :)

I'm loving...

My friends. Over the past few months I've hit some "blah" moments here and there, but my friends are always there to pick me up when I'm feeling down! Love y'all!!

Dinner with my baseball homegirls

Group picture of friends at dinner

Mis Amigas!

Getting birthday pedicures with one of my besties (hers was last weekend). I wish I had a good picture of the necklace she gave me. It's beautiful (her hubby helped pick it out- he did a good job!) :)

My friend Derek took me to Texas de Brazil last night (for an early birthday dinner). It was SO GOOD. I was a little pig. Make that a big pig. I ate so much. I love any place that lets me have all I can eat steak. The lamb was also good. As was the pork. And Brazilian sausage. And chicken. I'm getting hungry thinking about it.

 

I'm loving...

This sign my friend Donny got me. This is a phrase that I say a lot! :)

This pillow case that my friend Paula made me

This purse that my friend Martha made me.

I'm loving...

That my boss decorated my office area today. 

My home away from home

I'm loving...

That I found an Audrey Hepburn movie I didn't own on sale at Barnes and Noble.

This is a great movie!

I'm loving...

This video of a father and daughter dancing. It's greatness!!

Hope everyone has a great day! One of these days I'm going to get back to my usual blogging updating/reading. I miss all of you!!

XOXO!

It's Friday!

I've mentioned before that I love the show Psych. At the end of most episodes, they have what is called a "Psych-Out" (which is either a blooper reel from the episode or some random funny moment- sometimes it involves the cast singing). For the link up today, I thought I would post some of my favorite"Psych-Outs" from the show. Enjoy! :)

 

These aren't Psych-Outs, but they are still pretty funny promos! :)

Happy weekend!

XOXO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving... 

That my Rangers mini season ticket packet came in the mail last week!

It's the 40th Anniversary of the Rangers being in Texas!

My Opening Day ticket! 9 days my friends, 9 more days! :)

I'm loving...

This tweet from my friend Aimee. I love that chick, she cracks me up!

I think #racheliscool should start trending on Twitter. Make it happen people! :)

I'm loving...

The latest video from my friend James David Carter of him singing "Let Me Down Easy". I LOVE this song. This might be my favorite video from him. :)

I'm loving...

That I got to see my best friend Mandy a few weeks ago (I've known her since I was 10). Her daughter turned one so I drove down to Austin for the party. The last time I saw her was when Miss E was born!

Me, Mandy and Miss E!

I'm loving...
These baskets I found at Dollar Tree. I know, I know, they are Easter baskets, but I'll find SOMETHING else for them! :)

Too cute not to buy...I mean, they were ONLY a DOLLAR!

I'm loving...

That my friend Laura picked up this copy of National Geographic for me last night at Barnes and Noble. My dad has been fascinated with the Titanic his whole life (he likes to say he was interested in the Titanic before it was cool to be interested in it!) :) This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking. I wanted to get this issue for both myself and my dad!

I can't wait to read this! :)

I'm loving...

The chicken Caesar salad I had for lunch from Corner Bakery. Remember last week I mentioned that I loved Caesar salads? I think Corner Bakery is definitely in the top five of "best Caesar salad".

The bread at Corner Bakery is also very delicious! :)

Have a great day friends!
XOXO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving...

That in less than 9 hours I will be on a plane to Arizona for my Rangers Spring Training Trip! Weehoo!! My goal is to get as many pictures with the players as I can (I prefer that to autographs, although autographs are nice too).

Just some baseball players who have had the pleasure and honor of meeting me. Starting at the top, l-r: Craig Gentry, Derek Holland, Ian Kinsler, Josh Hamilton (okay, so I'm not really having my picture WITH him, but it's the closest thing I have), David Murphy, Jarrod Saltalamacchia (I know, he's no longer with the Rangers, but I miss him! And he's a cutie!) :)

I'm loving...

The musical Million Dollar Quartet. Some friends and I saw it last night at Music Hall in Fair Park. It is based on the fame recording session that included Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. For more about the musical, click here. If you live in Dallas, I recommend going to see it, it's so worth it. I think it's here through the weekend, check the Dallas Summer Musicals website here. I have to say the kid who played Elvis was awesome, he even looked A LOT like him. He had mad dancing skills too. I loved that all the actors were also musicians who played their own instruments. The guy portraying Jerry Lee Lewis nailed the piano playing. He probably could have stood on his head and played the piano. Here are some videos of the cast that I found via their website:

I'm loving...

That I will be off work until next Wednesday (can you tell I have nothing but VACATION on my brain today?)

Since I will be away from a computer until next Tuesday, this is my last blog post for a week. Try not to miss me too much!! I promise to post LOTS of pictures from my trip when I get back! If you just can't wait until then, you can follow me on Twitter here, I will upload pictures as often as I can! :)

XOXO!!

Happy Texas Independence Day!

In honor of Texas Independence Day today, I thought I would post some pins from my Texas board on Pinterest!

Let's face it, this is what people think of when they hear Texas.

For the record, this is NOT our state song! ;)

Remember the Alamo!

This just makes me laugh (because it's true...) ;)

The greatest fast food burger in the state!

And now you know how to pronounce it... ;)

Our beautiful bluebonnets...

Yes, we do have beaches! :)

Dallas: Home sweet home! :)

State capitol in Austin (my best friend used to be a tour guide there!) :)

Yes, we do have cowboys here!! And I don't just mean the football team! ;)

Did you really think I wouldn't post something about the Rangers??

Greatest. Ice Cream. Ever.

Yup, Chuck Norris lives here now. He's an honorary Texas Ranger (as in the law enforcement, not the baseball team). Although I'm waiting for him to throw the first pitch out at a Rangers game, that would be epic!!

For some reason this didn't come through when I first posted this. Of course I can't leave off Dr Pepper!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm heading out of town to see my folks after work. In honor of Jon Bon Jovi's 50th birthday today, I leave you with some videos!

XOXO!!