G is for GREAT picture

That's really all I've got this morning...a GREAT picture of my daddy that one of his best friends sent to my mama. Back in the 70s, daddy and a couple other people owned the "Cotton Street Fountain" in downtown New Albany. I absolutely love this picture.

F is for Frappuccino, Facebook, and French Toast

Jack decided to get up 30 minutes early this morning, so I've been up since about 6:20 which is fairly early for us. I was ready for work a little after 7, so I had plenty of down-time. I have been debating lately on whether or not to join Facebook again. I've been in "facebook rehab" a couple times, but this time was the longest! I decided why not? I miss talking to friends from my major and girlfriends I made that live other places. Since I was up earlier, I had plenty of time to decide I was going to stop by Starbucks and get a caramel frappuccino. I used to not touch anything that was related to coffee, but I love these things. Just needed that extra kick this morning. Last but not least, the french toast. I have been craving it. Casey makes YUMMY french toast, so when he gets here, he'll have to make some for me.

E is for Extra Monday post (lame, sorry)

As mentioned in the previous post, I had a great weekend. One I've been needing for a LONG time. Kayla was in town, so we did some hangin' out! Friday night I met her and Amanda up at the Veranda. Saturday afternoon we went to the movies to see Baby Mama...so cute by the way! Don't even get me started on my $2 ice water though! MAN! Saturday night we went to State Theatre and had a BLAST! We danced the night away and even hit up a late-night. Hadn't done that in forever! It really was one of the best weekends I've had in a while, so thanks, girls.

P.S. No, that's not the same shirt both nights ;) haha

D is for Dancing..and Darn Good Weekend

You shouldn't be surprised my D is for dancing. It's only my favorite thing to do. I took dance lessons for about ten years and then found myself teaching dance for two years. I really miss teaching dance. And now, I always look forward to having friends in town that will go dance with me...hurry home Mandi, and what a DARN good time I had with Kayla and Amanda this weekend! Those pictures will be posted soon! Until then, here is a CLASSIC picture of Mandi and me dancing at the Veranda a loooooong time ago :)

C is for Community College

Yes, Community College. I spent my first two years after high school at Northeast Mississppi CC, and I wouldn't trade those two years for anything! I had some of the best times ever there. Northeast is located in Booneville, MS..only about 45 minutes away from New Albany. So even though I was away from home, I really wasn't. It was just enough distance for my first college experience. My freshmen year I lived with Kayla in the dorm (Mississippi as it was called). It was actually really nice, and we loved it! Our neighbors on both sides were NA girls, so that made it even more fun. Two doors down were the Lann twins who I would later reconnect with! They are Gaskin's cousins :) Kayla, Renee, and I spent a lot of time making new friends at the BSU. I think we all three had a different guy to crush on! I made some great friends that year. Two of my best friends at NE were Matt Lott and Dave Stovall. They started a band called, Freshmen 15...and today they are becomming HUGE in the contemporary Christian music industry! They have some new band members and have changed their name to Wavorly. I am so proud of them!Northeast was a wonderful experience and one I will remember forever. This picture is from my freshman year. I look so young! I sometimes wouldn't mind being 18 again...

B is for BIG sister

I decided to make today's post about my big sister, Em. (Her name is Emily, but that just sounds weird coming out of my mouth.) Em is three years older than me and has always been someone I admire and trust. When we were little she was so mean to me! Don't deny it, Em, you know you played pranks on me and convinced me to do stuff I shouldn't! We always had two barstools in the kitchen, and she got the "first" one--the one furthest from the wall. Why we thought this one was cooler, I'll never know. She got the front of the bathtub--closest to the faucet. She convinced me to open my mouth and close my eyes while she shoved the bar of soap in my mouth. She shoved minute steak up my nose. She convinced me to play the cheese game. That game will remain private!! haha. I will admit though, I did have fun with that one!

Em did "take charge" when we were younger, but as we've gotten older, I've needed her to be the one in charge. When I moved to Starkville, I was nervous and afraid to be away from home. Thank goodness she was here. She helped me adjust to living on my own. She fed me! and basically helped me earn my degree. She picked me up from the Kappa Sig house when you know who gave me the shaft! She came to my apartment in the middle of the night (9 MONTHS PREGNANT) to scare off an ex-boyfriend!! No matter what happens, she is ALWAYS there for me.

Em, you have taught me so much and allowed me to make mistakes and learn from them, all the while, guiding me to be the best I can be. I still look up to you and think you are one of the smartest people in the world. Thank you for being the BEST BIG sister! I love you.

A is for Alphabet Game

I have made the decision (this could be a BAD one) to play the alphabet game with Mandi. I first got this idea from reading Emily Stringer's blog and thought it could be fun. You post something new everyday using the letters of the alphabet in order. So, here goes. We'll see if I can go all the way to Z!!!