I'm Back!

So, did ya miss me? ;) As you know, my friend Katie was in town visiting this past week, so we were out causing trouble seeing the town the past few days, and there was no time to blog (there was hardly time to sleep some of those days). I promise to blog about our adventures and misadventures later in the week (we had so much fun!!) Today I thought I would dedicate my post to the storms that hit Dallas last night.

As you know, I'm sort of a tornado junkie. I'm fascinated by them (I don't know why, and yes, I know I'm crazy). So yesterday evening when the tornado siren down the street went off (I could barely hear it, it's a few blocks away), the first thing I did was grab my camera and go outside. I wasn't the only one, a lot of my neighbors were out there too. It was kinda cool, met some of my neighbors I didn't know. It was very windy, but there weren't any funnel clouds. There were some amazing looking clouds though that I took some shots of (pictures below). I went back inside and was disappointed to see that WFAA had decided to air the stupid Dancing with the Stars finale instead of keeping us up to date on the very serious weather. I was forced to watch FOX 4 and NBC 5 for my weather alerts. For the record, if Greg Fields was in charge, HE would have interrupted the show. **getting off soap box**

About 9ish the tornado sirens went off again. This time the one right by my apartments went off. I decided to play it safe and headed to the bathtub to take cover. Mordecai and I had our tornado survival kit (which consisted of a flashlight, iPhone and Dr Pepper). My mattress wouldn't fit in the bathroom, so I had pulled the couch cushions in there (just in case we needed them). The rain/hail/winds were pretty loud, but after about 20 minutes it all died down and the sirens stopped. I am happy to report there was no damage at my apartment complex (or to my truck!) But the fence that runs down the street is now gone in some places.

I do appreciate everyone who texted and tweeted asking if I was okay. I feel loved! And no, I wasn't at the Rangers game (they had to evacuate fans underneath the stadium because it got so bad in Arlington). Some fans were moved just outside the locker room (I missed an opportunity to give my phone number to some of the players!) :)

This has been the CRAZIEST spring, I don't remember this many bad storms in years past. My thoughts and prayers are going out to those who have been affected by all the tornadoes and flooding!



Outside my bedroom window

Outside my bedroom window

Low clouds

More clouds

I thought this cloud had potential for a funnel, but I saw nothing

I thought the sun behind the clouds like this was so beautiful!

Storm moving closer

This is when it got really windy and there was more lightning and thunder, so I went inside

Mordecai was very brave while the tornado sirens were going off! 

Hope you all have a great day! XOXO!!

It's Friday once again!

I wanted to start my post today with one of my newest favorite songs. It's called Pound (#) Sign by Kevin Fowler. It makes me laugh so hard!! I know there are times we all feel like this!! Even if you break out in hives when you listen to country music, it's worth at least one listen. Trust me, it's great! :)

Welcome all vistors! Thanks for stopping by!!

Five Question Friday

1. Did you have a favorite blanket or toy as a kid? If so, do you still have it?

Mordecai is not a toy or a blanket. He is my trusty teddy bear. I think I've had him since I was like 8. I had A LOT of stuffed animals growing up (and I still have a few in boxes somewhere), BUT Mordecai has always been more than a stuffed animal. Before you ask, yes, I still have Mordecai. When I'm down and need to have a good cry, Mordecai is great to hug and cry on. Yes, I'm 32 years old and have a stuffed animal. You got a problem with that?? :)

My trusty Mordecai

2. Do you dream in color?

I'm assuming I do, I never really notice if I don't. I know I've been having really weird dreams lately. I've had the dreams where you "wake up" in your dream, then when you really wake up, you have to convince yourself it was all a dream. I hate that (especially when it involves dreams where someone is in my apartment, so when I do wake up, I have to go check it out to be sure it's just me and Mordecai). Oh yes, I'm the girl in the horror movies who wanders around her apartment to see what the noise was. 

3. How tall are you? Do you wish you were shorter or taller?

I'm 5'8 with no shoes on. I get "you're really tall for a girl" a lot. I don't think that. I have female friends who are my height or taller. I am the tallest of the three sisters in my family though. I think they range from like 5'2 to 5'6 (sorry sisters if I'm off on your height). Whenever we take a picture together, they make me stand on a step below them so they look taller! :) 

 Me and my sisters, Mary and Martha, at Christmas. Even being a whole step lower, I'm still almost taller than Mary! :)

4. If you could have anyone's (celeb or other) voice as the guide on your GPS, who would it be?

Every 5QF post I've read so far has said James Earl Jones. And I would totally say him (but I don't want to look like I'm copying everyone else's answer). And also it would feel like Darth Vader was giving me directions. I would feel like I had given in to "the dark side" (oh yes, Rachel's nerdy Star Wars side has surfaced). I like Kiefer Sutherland's voice, so I think I'll say him (I know he does voice-overs in commercials). 

Kiefer rocks!

5. Do you return your shopping cart to the corral or leave it wherever in the parking lot?

I return it to the "corral". I HATE when people leave the shopping carts in other parking spaces or in the middle of the parking lot. I usually park close to the corral so I don't have to go far to return the cart. 

 

 

  

Have a great weekend!!