Neili graduates in two weeks!
MY NIECE IS IN THE HIZOUSE!
Read the Family = The Shiz section for details)!
Officially I'm doing homework right now...unofficially I'm stalking myspace in the mere hopes that some peeps will be online so I can procrastinate a bit. So, if you're out there, holla at your girl! BUT, I just got back from New Orleans for a 'conference' that was school-related. Officially it was a trip for the Conference on College Composition and Communication (or something), yet unofficially it was an opportunity to reacquaint myself with the lovely and oh-so-endearing Bourbon Street (yes, I'm stuck in the officially/unofficially binary right now, get over it). I went with awesome people (Nicole is a freakin' hoss and rode a plane for the first time...Lawrence and Isaac amused me and put up with me while we were out and about...Laura was a cheap date...Kristina, Megan, and Jody rocked out the last night!). So, after three nights partying it up in the Big Easy, I then headed to College Station for Nikki's wedding (can't believe little ol' Nikki is a married woman!). All in all, it's been a busy couple of weeks...and there's no end in sight. If you are interested in writing a 30 page paper for me, give me a shout...I only have 4 of them. =) Maybe I should actually try starting one...
Family = The Shiz
I love being back in San Antonio and around family and old/new friends. The only drawback, aside from being away from my non-San Antonio peeps, is that my sister is so far away. I knew it would be difficult, but I hate feeling like I've missed her whole pregnancy. The baby, born 03/08/08, is a girl (Lilah Elise - that's right, she has a pimpin' middle name courtesy of her Auntie Erin). Ask yourself this - could this child be more perfect? Answer - no. Not even your kid is this perfect, so back off. She was a tiny thing at 6 pounds, 4 ounces, but she's the cutest thing ever. She has blonde hair and blue eyes (for now) and looks killer in a onesie. Such a diva already. Mommy is doing well, though the recovery will take some time. Daddy is over the moon. Grandpa and Nanna were there shortly after the birth, and Mimi is taking care of Casey and baby as we speak. When you have two sets of parents, you have to get creative with names.
**And here's a shout out to my little sis, Lindsay, who bitched me out for not including her in my family section...that's what happens when you move a thousand miles away and ignore me, you little shit. BUT, I am partly to blame and feel that since she IS the shiz, she should be included. The kid is attending San Francisco State U. and kickin' ass, the little smarty pants. She is not only a tree hugger, but a lover of the world...one of those people who will really make a difference because her heart is always in the right place and she puts her money where her mouth is in terms of saving the world and helping people see that one person really can make a difference. I love her, even if she is a monumental brat...that is definitely something we have in common!**
Friends = Big Pimpin'
I know I have awesome friends because everyone lets me fall off the face of the earth for a while when I'm studying and locked in my apartment with my phone ringer turned off...thanks for your patience! So much is going on with everyone - Neili's graduating, Kim's loving her new apartment and freedom, Donny is in the new house with the family, Nikki totally got married, Margie's kicking ass in school, Michael Lee made it through her first semester in grad school, Candace is moving here to rock the hizouse, Nicole keeps me from physically harming myself when school gets too stressful and still manages to be a great mom, girlfriend, student...etc! I'm lucky.
Special props and congratulations go out to Neili...she's graduating Spring 2008 with her degree from A&M! Whoop!
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