Bandit update

I got a text from Bandit on Valentine's day.

This shit is the worst.

somebody that I used to know

Maybe you have seen this video or heard the song lately (it is on my Valentine's CD this year). It has been running through my head this week because of something that happened last Friday. I ran into Bandit. I was at happy hour with a bunch of work friends at a place that I introduced to Bandit. (I know that it isn't MY place and he can go where ever he likes but I felt violated when he stepped into the bar.) I actually saw him before he stepped into the bar. It was a beautiful day in Austin, TX. It must have been about 75 degrees out. The bar is one of those indoor/outdoor kind of places that opens up all the "walls" when the weather is nice. So I saw him come around the corner and became sick. My dear friend E knew that something wasn't right when I said "OH fuck NO!" E said "Who is it? Bandit?"

He finally did come into the bar and headed for the back of the bar, far away from me. Thankfully I had stopped drinking. After I got my courage up I walked over and said hi. He looked to be on a date that wasn't going great. He wasn't really smiling until he locked eyes on me. He reached for me to hug and while we were hugging his "date" said "Hi I'm Summer!" I said "Hi Summer" and turned to Bandit who was saying "Hi Stranger. You look great." He told me a few times that I looked great which was so nice to hear since I was having one of those days when I just didn't think I looked my best. I left the bar shortly after that feeling ok about the whole encounter.

On Monday morning like clock work, I got a message from him telling me again how good I looked and how nice it was bumping into me.

While is feels really great that he thought I looked good and he was happy to see me. And I won't lie he looked amazing! Better than when we dated. (I wanted to jump his bones.) I have to keep reminding myself that he is just somebody that I used to know.

favorite new shop

Sunday afternoon while sitting around the kitchen table at my aunt and uncle's house the topic of this place came up. JM dry goods is a shop in Marfa,TX that sells my favorite soap. (Pictured below).



As well as, all kinds of great finds from Mexico. I'm so excited they have relocated in Austin, TX.

My mom being the fly by the seat of her pants kind of gal, said "let's go check it out." So we turned off the soup on the stove and drove over to the shop. I was able to pick up my soap. And we browsed the shop while visiting with the shop owner Michele. (I want to be her new best friend). She was so welcoming and sweet.

I can't wait to get a OAXACAN EMBROIDERED BLOUSE for the summer. And a OAXACAN WOVEN BRACELET. And these chairs (when I win the lotto).



I just love, love, love the shop. If you are in Austin, TX come check out JM dry goods.

find this man

I don't think I have many readers who live in Austin, TX. But just in case there are a few who are lurking in the shadows.

You may have heard about Esme Barrea, who was killed New Years Eve. It has been all over the news. I did NOT know her but I wish I had. She sounds like a really awesome all around lady.

The site below has a lot of great information about the suspect.

http://lcenterprisesatx.blogspot.com/2012/01/rip-esme-austin-protect-yourself-and.html

If you see this man, please call the Austin police.

lists and resolutions

Things to do/see/have by the new year

Watch tv outside(football game?)
Tailgate
ACL moody theater 11/30 & 12/1
Eat a steak 12/25
Fredricksberg or Longview
2 step
Ballet or play
run a 5k
Chicken shit bingo
Go bowling

Above is my list of fun things I wanted to do before the new year. I only got 2 done. Waa waa. I must revise my list.

As for my new years resolutions, I really only have one this year. Which is to lose some god damn weight! I have to, I must! At least 10 but I would like to lose 20. Right now, I will settle for just one pound. I plan to use one lunch per week on the trail and step up my cardio in the new year. I might even run two times a week if things at work aren't too crazy.

Wish me luck friends. I'm gonna kick 2012 ass!

new niece!

I have a new niece! Sweet baby M was born on Saturday after only 15 minutes of pushing. My sister is a rockstar. Mommy, baby, Daddy and big sister are all doing great.



What an exciting day it was! I was called at 1:45am on Saturday to come over to Sister's house. The doctor called and told her so go back to bed and get some rest since she wasn't in "active labor". At 5:45am, Sister woke me up on the couch and they left for the hospital. At 12:30pm I got a text that Sister was going to start pushing and by 12:45pm Baby M was here. Her big sister Goldie Girl was really into Baby M since babies are her favorite right now.

fashion blog #1

Yesterday, I wore a new skirt had been waiting until the weather changed to wear. I wanted to pair the skirt with a wool sweater I have had for years that I just love. I felt super cute and hip in my outfit for the day. I came into the office with a bounce in my step, partly because I also was wearing some new shoes. I got lots of compliments on my outfit and some hall talk let to a discussion about fashion blogs. Everyone knows I am addicted to them. It was decided that this outfit would be my first fashion blog post. With a little help from a co-worker, a borrowed pair of sunnies and some lipstick we snapped a few pictures. I was super excited until I saw the photos. This is the only one I feel comfortable showing you all. I had no idea I looks so "full" in the middle. Diet time!!!!!



Skirt-Gap
Cami –Banana Republic
Sweater- Banana Republic
Shoes-Banana Republic
Geode Earrings-Anthropologie (a gift from Goldie Girl)
Sunnies-RayBan (borrowed)