Friday, October 23

Listen up, ladies!!! The word on the street is that City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is supposed to be the next Twilight! Tonight David and I had Friday night date night- dinner and B&N visit, where I picked it up! I just got the first one in the trilogy and am going to check it out. I'll let you know how it goes! It has vampires, werewolves AND demons! Here's a link to the Barnes and Noble page if you want more info. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the weekend!!!

Thursday, October 22

Tonight we met two of our favorite friends Kevin and Kelly at one of our favorite pizza places, Durkin's Pizza, for some good food, catching up, and fun with the owner, Michael Durkin! If you live in the McKinney/ Allen/ Frisco area and haven't tried Durkin's pizza, give it a try! It is out of this world and has great ambiance. Durkin is a riot and we have fun every time we go!

Wednesday, October 21

Today I decided to take a mental health day so I stayed home, slept in, and went to see a movie by myself!! It was really nice and relaxing! I decided to see Paranormal Activity because I heard a lot about it, and NO ONE will see scary movies with me- so I went alone. It was, by far, the most suspenseful movie I've seen in a long time. It is VERY scary, but of the good 'ole fashion, not-see-the-monster, suspenseful, no-blood-and-guts variety. I thought it was great!!! And apparently the ending in theaters is NOT the original ending, so I'm looking forward to seeing the 'real' ending when the DVD comes out. I'd recommend it if you like a good scare! And I would recommend seeing it with a friend.... I was a little scared to go to sleep last night! Also, PLEASE let me know if you like to see scary movies!!!!

Tuesday, October 20

After hours upon hours of work, I finally finished my first round of college recommendation letters. So far...I think this is just for the schools with Early Action dates and the Ivy Leagues. I sure hope MIT, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, and Stanford know me by name now- I've sure sent them some mail in the past couple of years!! And yes, I do have kids at "those" schools- 2 at Harvard, about 7 or 8 at Cornell, two at Brown, about four at USC and one at Carnegie Mellon. And no, I'm not proud of them at all!!! :) :)

Monday, October 19

It's a quiet Monday night and we're watching House and Lie to Me. Even Chewie likes Monday night prime time!

Sunday, October 18

It's Restoration Anglican Church kickoff Sunday!!!

I've posted before about the church plant our friends, Jed and Stacy Roseberry, are starting, and today was the first official service! I think it went wonderfully!!! The music, supplied by some members of the award-winning band The Afters was awesome, Jed's message really spoke to me and seemed RELEVANT (I think we all know how, at times, sermons seem a little lofty and hard to grasp) and I loved the energy I felt throughout the service. I thought the environment was warm and welcoming, full of people who LOVE GOD and want to share. It's a come as you are, laid back approach to worship and is truly refreshing! If this sounds like something you would be interesting in, let me know! And check them out online. Have a great week everyone!!!

Saturday, October 17

Monday is my brother Michael's 27th birthday and Saturday night we celebrated with my family by having dinner at Houston's and opening presents at Mom and Dad's house. Happy Birthday, Mikey!!! I hope you have a wonderful 27th year!