License to complain...

I have seen two of the new Texas license plates. I knew that the new plates were going to be out soon. I also knew they were going to be terrible. They are actually really, really terrible. I'm still a little bitter that the plate that I voted for didn't win. It was way better than this new one. I voted for Traditional Texas. Everyone else voted for Lone Star Texas. If I ever get a new car or new plates (probably never), I refuse to use the new plates. Outlined type, terrible letter spacing, ugly mountain picture and they are really hard to read (pay attention to the last 4 numbers next time you see the new one) . I'll have to spend extra money and get a special one. Like this. Or this. (with JILLIO).

I'll have to update everyone on my Disneyland experience...but I don't have to pictures online yet. Let's just say it was...magical.

Triathlon is in 16 days. I'm not ready!!

whatsthejillio?

note: i need an new mast head for my blog. get ready.

adrienne is getting married in 1 week, 2 days.
one year of married life 1 week, 3 days. what?!
cali in 2 weeks, 0 days.

that's all i got.

i'm addicted to shelfari. i want to read books all day long just so that i can add another to my collection.

just found this.

interesting and entertaining and helpful (if you need it)
Hunch.com...makes decisions for you.

Reading.

I used to read a lot when I was little. Recently I've decided that I miss reading...it's a rare thing when I read a book these days. Geoffrey and I listened to an audiobook on our way to OKC this weekend...still not the same as reading, but definitely a great answer to a boring car ride. It was a six-hour read and we were hooked! It was The Lazarus Vendetta by Robert Ludlum.

I watched Twilight. I may have to read the series now...somehow I think that the books will be a lot better than the movie? I mean, the movie is a high-school chick flick about vampires falling in love? Interesting.

So, I'm going to keep track of what I've read/am going to read. Shelfari...have you heard of it?

things that have my attention (again)

- finishing the quilt...it's all i've been thinking about over the past few days. i have it in my head that the end is near. let's be honest...it's not.

- i'm going to make a t-shirt quilt with a friend's shirts. that will be fun...but i've got to finish the other one first

- deciding if i like twitter or not. and should i keep facebook? all this social media stuff is starting to wear me out. i keep trying to be connected with people that i'm not very connected to. why?

- the small house post by keri smith. fascinating links. while i don't think that i could live like this, i applaud people who are trying not to leave behind too large of a footprint. i am an advocate for trying to find houses that will fit your needs--not just building because it's cool and impressive.

- running. running is the hardest part about training for the triathlon. every time we run, i get frustrated. it's painful and hard. any suggestions on how to be good runner? i'm taking them.

- conquering my fears of the water. i love swimming. i like scuba-diving and snorkeling. i hate water where i can't see past my elbows...and this is what i have to train in. why is my imagination so big?

Dear old Longview High School...

My sister graduated from LHS on Friday night. It was weird. I mean, she's not old enough to go to college, right!? Well, she is. She's going to be an Aggie in the fall. Anyways...graduation was a typical sampling of the culture that makes up LHS. Air horns, screaming, leaving early, matching family t-shirts with the graduate's picture and name plastered across them, etc. The graduate who led the pledge to the Texas flag forgot the whole thing. Instead of trying again...he threw his hands up in the air and burst out laughing. The principal gave him a hug for this. Additionally, they decided to announce what each graduate's plans are after HS. Julie Ann Lockhart. Julie plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall. She is graduating with 15 college hours. John Doe. John plans to go to college in the fall. Jane Doe. Jane plans to begin working in the fall. James Doe. James plans to attend a two-year college and then transfer to a four-year university in the fall. Jennifer Doe...period...What, she doesn't have plans for the fall?......Jason Doe. And on and on. Just a terrible idea for a graduation. They followed it all up with a freshman singing "I hope you dance." Congratulations Class of 2009! Thanks for entertaining me!

On Saturday, Geoffrey and I ran a 5K with my dad. Out of the three of us, I finished last. I finished second-to-last in the 20-29 year old division. I'm proud to say I finished. Wow...lots of tri training to go before July 26. I did get a new t-shirt. I ran in my "we do" t-shirt...

Geoffrey and I spent around $1000 on our cars yesterday. It was awesome. Complete new brake system for G and two new tires for me. I'm really starting to like the idea of selling our cars and getting a matching pair of these.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Favorite picture from Michigan (not really, but I liked it)

Right? I just haven't felt like blogging. And now that I am really really busy today, I somehow find the time to blog...

I need your prayers this afternoon. Geoffrey and I are going to jump into the river at 5 p.m. today. Yup, that's right. Brazos River, here we come. All sharks, piranhas, snakes, snapping turtles, killer whales, alligator gar and the like should find another home for today. Okay, okay...I know. It's just the Brazos River! Except that every time they drain the Brazos, they find cars and dead people. Triathlon training must go on though! 2 days less than 2 months from now is the big day. We bought some fancy running shoes last weekend at Luke's Locker. So far, my feet haven't fallen asleep in them at all. I'm really happy about this because my sleepy feet have been driving me (and Geoffrey) crazy.

If you want to know what I did in the first part of May, here ya go. And--there's nothing that the road cannot heal. Kimberly is still a bestest friend after all those miles and Adrienne is the coolest person I know. I know that some of you will be disappointed that you don't hold the coolest person place...but you probably don't know Adrienne. She's getting married on June 27 and I'm sure that it will be the coolest wedding I've been to as well. I will say that I plan to take Geoffrey on my next adventure...5 days apart was hard.

In other news, I'm about 90% sure at this point that I'm going to be Professor Davis at Baylor U. in the fall. I'll be teaching a night class on MW to college juniors. We'll cover Photoshop and Illustrator. I'm going to be a hard professor. Muhahaha. Yes, I'll still have my day job. They haven't gotten rid of me yet.

Speaking of teaching: I'd like to see some comments on what some cool design projects would be.

Okay, okay...I'm going to blog more frequently.