Thursday, September 30, 2010

I'm Back in Full Effect... (well almost)

I'm back... Back to the land of "the beignet eating, coffee with chicory drinking, random second line dancing, Who Dat Nation" of NOLA (that being New Orleans, LA... You would be surprised at the number of people who don't know what NOLA means. But in their defense, they are non-natives, of course.) I'm not quite unpacked and settled but I have already hit the streets of New Orleans to find inspiration for the blog.

Yesterday before meeting up with a dear friend of mine, I decided to take advantage of free admission Wednesday's at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). It has been years since I have visited NOMA and I was so excited to go because it has a special place in my heart (shared of course with other NOLA places, things, and people.) But, my affection for this particular place is because I remember visiting the museum as a child with my mom on a school trip and while the other kids were bored out of their minds, I felt something come over me... You know, the feeling you get when you meet someone and talking with them feels so natural that it feels like y'all have been friends for a lifetime. So, for me, it was like meeting that friend that I never knew existed and from that day on never wanted to exist without. Funny how things like that happens, even early on in life.

OK, anywho, before revisiting my beloved yet severely neglected friend (lol), NOMA, I strolled through City Park's Sculpture Garden, which was a refreshing, brand new experience for me. It made me reflect on how lovely it is to be voluntarily unemployed. But, since my great grandparents made me a victim of a bad taste joke, that being NOT funding my trust fund that would have made me independently wealthy, sadly, my days are freedom are growing increasing short. But, no worries... I have learned the family way! I'm loyally continuing the family joke for all future generations to come. HA, HA...

I'll take some better shots soon but here's a peek...





Me and Blue




New Orleans Museum of Art



"Overflow" made in 2005
By: Jaume Plensa: Spanish, born 1955

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Houston, We No Longer Have a Problem

My days in Houston are nearing its end and I couldn't be happier! Don't get me wrong, leaving my Houston friends that has become family is a very bittersweet emotion. I have made my peace with this BBQ loving, "the bigger the better truck" driving, strip mall obsessed city. But not long ago, I resented Houston because it was a constant reminder of how far I was from home. Not necessarily in distance but in culture. The Houston way wasn't my way of living. But, the moment I decided to love Houston for who she was and stopped hating her for who she wasn't, the fire ceased, peace was declared, and we became good friends.

How was your weekend? I attend several going away lunches, dinners, and house parties and a beautiful wedding. Here's a peek...


Dress: Taylor by Ann Taylor (TJ Maxx)
Earrings: vintage screwback earrings (Ebay)


If you know me, you know I LOVE cake...

Flowers and all things wedding related. What girl doesn't?!

Me with the Father of the groom, my mentor and friend



This was a new wedding reception experience for me and I loved it!



Congrats you guys!!


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