accepting.

I've accepted the fact that I have a problem with redesigning my blog. All. The. Time.

I like things that are festive.

You may be thinking, "Why Kristen, (because we talk in such a formal manner) don't you know you live in Houston where the weather is like living on the surface of the sun? How could you possibly be thinking of the crisp Autumn leaves and the brain freezes you get from walking outside into 30 degree weather?"

But because I'm stubborn I will choose to ignore this, no offense.



Moving on! This weekend I am turning on those tunes that you save on your iPod for road trips and heading to Austin. My favorite place! Why you ask? Because it has my two favorite things: good food and Jonathan. Sometimes the good food surpasses the latter. Don't judge me.

This weekend has wonderful things already planned and I haven't even gotten there yet! Basically, if you can't already tell, I am so excited. The thought of getting out of Houston for a few days is relieving so much so that I'm willing to overlook the heat, as there is like a two degree difference. (Houston has been in the hundreds, once again. My great weather ended a little too quickly.)

I have much to do before I leave, I'm talking long to-do lists filled with everything I've been putting off. Things like:
replacing a tire (no fun),
picking up contacts (the drive itself is the obnoxious part),
cleaning the house (we have a guest coming next week, more on that later!),
getting a shot (so that I can apply for the OTA program)
& renewing my registration tag

It's a tad overwhelming, especially when your free time is limited, but I'm being optimistic in the hopes that I will be productive and get it done! (That's the spirit!)

Prayer request? These fires are getting out of hand, we had a fire break out in George Bush Park today. It was about 20 miles away and we still had smoke hovering over our house with ashes falling out of the sky, like rain. Sadly, I don't know what rain is like anymore. So please pray with me for an end to the wildfires, rain and for those who have lost their homes! You are still able to donate here!

I am wishing everyone a wonderful day today!


Until another time and with lots of love,

summer, and all of its troubles.

If you don't know me well, then I must inform you of one extremely vital fact about me:

I live in Houston, Texas.

Doesn't seem like that much of a deal, no? Well it hasn't been until now. See the thing is, Texas is making me suffer. It's way too stinkin' hot and it's driving me crazy.
Everyday I walk outside, around nine in the morning, and I start sweating. Did I mention it was the morning? Yes, I did. I sweat.

I drove in my car a few days ago, got stuck in traffic, and a few hours later I noticed that my arm was sunburned. From sitting inside my car. Seriously?

I am ready to wear scarves, jeans, jackets, I am ready to warm up my car and get it toasty.

I am ready to drink hot strawberry tea on rainy days and have a movie night (movie nights seem like a lot more fun in the fall).

I am ready to walk outside and breath in the cold air only to get a small, tiny brain freeze because it's cold.

I am ready for family gatherings for the holidays.

I am ready to eat chili and soup.

I am ready to eat green bean casserole at Thanksgiving.

I am ready to knit scarves in preparation for Christmas.

I am ready for Christmas. 


I am so ready for summer to end.


These are my grievances, thanks for listening.