Fasion Fades...

...only STYLE remains the same.
- Coco Chanel

Yesterday, I was awarded the "Stylish Blogger Award" from my friend and coworker Timberley who writes the blog Daily Dose of Crazy. She thinks I have style and I'm not gonna argue with her. Thank you Timberley for reading and enjoying my little blog. I'm glad that I get to share my "growth" with you (anytime I have to try something new, Timberley justifies it by telling me it's growth... like that's gonna make me eat onions... PSH!).

So now I get to tell you all a little bit more about myself and nominate some blogs I follow for this award.

Seven Random Facts About ME....

1. I'm still afraid of the dark- which probably has some deep psychological meaning... but really its just creepy
2. I HATE spiders of any size, shape, color or ethnicity
   
3. I have a wonderful family who is always there for me no matter what
   
4. I don't think anyone will ever understand me to the level at which my best friend Robyn does
5. I hate onions, but I love French Onion Soup
6. If any of my nail polish on any finger chips, I feel uncomfortable until all of the nail polish is off all my fingers
7. I love shoes because no matter what my shape is that day, my shoes will always fit (I guess until I have children but that is a LONG ways away)
   

Introducing: My Stylish Bloggers!

(In no particular order...)


Timberley with the Daily Dose of Crazy. Timberley's blog always keeps me entertained. Although I love hearing the stories in person in the office everyday. It's like being an insider to the blog :)



Cari with Cotogno [kuh-tohn-yoh]. Cari is my wonderful first roommate from college (1 of 4 awesome girls who lived in 227). I love keeping up with what's going on in her life and even her daily rants (except I really love 'Black and Yellow' even if it is degrading haha).


Carolyn with Whiskie Business. If the name of the blog isn't enough to get you hooked, her yummy recipes (and pictures of those tasty treats) are enough to make your mouth water. Carolyn is a sorority sister from my college years who now lives in NYC. It is great to see her sharing these recipes in her small flat. I am going to attempt one of them one day I promise.


Erin with The Umbrella Tree. Though she hasn't updated it in a while (shame on you!) I love checking this out to see my wonderful cousin's beautiful artwork and photography. Erin and I are four days apart in age and have been thick as thieves since then. She is a wonderful artist and I supremely hope it takes her wonderful places really soon.


Though not a typical blog, you should also check out my friend LaShanta's online magazine DECLARE that I occasionally write for. It is an awesome and she is definitely going places!

Your Turn!

Here are the rules:

Thank and link back to the blogger who gave you the award.

Share seven things about yourself.

Award your top bloggers, and be sure to let them know!

SNOW DAY!

As you may know, the weather in TX has recently gotten very chilly. And we southern folk aren't accustomed to these frigid somewhat cold temperatures. I use the term 'we' loosely because I have lived all over the country and am well aware and used to what an actual winter looks and feels like, and I'll be honest- I miss it.

However silly it was that the ENTIRE city shut down last Friday, I was not going to gripe about the opportunity to have a snow day... in South Texas. My office was told to come in about an hour late but to stand by in case they actually did close our office. So around 7am, my phone goes off and it is the BEST news any working person dreams of hearing everyday before they get their IV cup of coffee: "Kelley. Stay home. We are closing the office today." It no longer mattered that I was awoken early from my slumber. I jumped out of bed (almost literally) and looked out my window because I knew that surely a beautiful white blanket of snow would be awaiting my gaze on the other side of the window... GOTCHA! There was no snow, no beautiful winter scene... it was just wet- and cold. With utter disappointment I crawled back in bed and proceeded to commence my Snow(less) Day- by sleeping and watching movies ALL DAY.

Now before you judge me for wasting and entire day doing nothing remember my post about how the drivers in my city can't even handle the rain. You can only imagine what happens when you take that water and freeze it. Its like the apocalypse raining down. I think there were upwards of 800 wrecks that day- and no that is not a joke... my mommy told me so. Southerners should never be put in a real winter situation- I think the entire population would be wiped out in 24 hours. My sister, who lives in Tennessee, was understandably a little miffed that I got a day off when she went to work in true winter conditions.

All-in-all it was a day well spent- safe and warm in my own apartment. The weather reports are saying it is going to get back in the 20's today... it's also raining... Let's all say a little prayer that I make it home tonight.