Can't Believe its already February, wait a minute - MARCH!

As my co-worker said the other day we're 1/12 of the way through 2011; yes she's very analytical with a quirky sense of humor! :) but so right at the same time. --actually now that I'm thinking about it - March is HERE!

While January is in the past I remain optimistic February holds something positive for this Florida girl at heart. (as well as the rest of 2011) With that being said an official decision has been made - I'm going to give Houston one last year to knock my socks off and if it doesn't happen then this girl will be back in the Sunshine State hopefully by the Summer of 2012. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for all the blessings, memories and opportunities Houston has given me but at somepoint you've got to call a spade a spade and I'm definitely meant to be back in FL! I've been a fish out of water for too many years now but I've learned so much and grown in many ways...(hopefully not too much in my waist line LOL) but my heart yearns for FLORIDA!

VS.

Over the last month my weekends have been incredibly busy with volleyball season getting in full swing. My 16's team has been doing some awesome stuff on the court and I'm having a blast. Furthermore, I myself recently hit the court for the Texas A&M Men's Valentine's Day Classic. Their Men's team puts on a couple tournaments a year as fundraisers so my team went up to play in Aggie Land (YUCK!!--GEAUX TIGERS!) This ole' gal still has it in her - 13 games and we came in SECOND... ARGH!!-- not a fan of losing but if I say so myself, I played well.

However let's face it - the highlight of February was my trip to LAS VEGAS! - Since I've never been I was in complete and total dorky tourist mode!- a few pics are below but checkout Facebook to get the full effect! A great weekend was spent with some great people but I've already decided I MUST go back. Stay tuned for the planning phase of the next trip. I was very fortunate to tag along with some great people. The volleyball club I coach for took along two teams (18 yr olds) and asked if I wanted to go as well. I roomed with our 18s Coach and his Wife in the Bora Bora Suite - LOL. I had my own bed which was all that mattered. I had a FABULOUS time.

Robyn and I waiting to board the flight after a few cocktails :)

LANDED - the mountains were gorgeous

Bar Shot - self portrait, yes
I am a big dork!




Rob trying to drink the VOLCANO

all by her lonesome ;)

Hotties Ready to take on Vegas

The Sites :)

Just a tid bit - took the advice of many and read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. LOVED IT. and will definitely be finishing the series :)

To wrap things up I'd like to send my well wishes and prayers to the Spencer/Schluter family. YS3 has gone to the waves in the sky... the Lord takes you when he's ready for you - and Yancy got to go doing what he loved. RIP Yancy, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for putting the gulf coast on the map with your amazing talent and giant heart....

See you next month!

and lots will be happening then too!

XO

KK

"Why not learn to enjoy the little things - there are so many of them." ~Author Unknown

Glad to Be Back!

As I mentioned in my post before its been way too long; I'm glad to kick off 2011 Roaring 20's style! New Year's was celebrated in NOLA this year with some great friends! My Best friend Annie came up with or I should say her brother came up with the idea of dressing in a theme to ring in the new year and Roaring 20's it is! The night began with a wonderful meal at Galatoire's dished up by Shannon and Cocktail Bob; then the party continued on Bourbon of course!

Me and the girls - Tiffany, Erin, Annie

Logan and Cocktail Bob - with him never a dry glass at the table :)

Kalyn and Annie - the girl is so gorgeous! XO


The Twins - incredibly glad Logan made the trip over from Miss.

What a GREAT way to ring in 2011 - Special thanks to Miss Ann Lee Adams!

Oddly enough I've already spent most of 2011 out of town because the first weekend after the new year I treked up to Dallas to visit some folks very near and dear to me :) Family friends from my Dad whom we've known for years were in Dallas for the coaches convention and graciously asked me up for a night of fun! However, fortunate or unfortunate for them I was forced to stay an additional night due to the HORRENDOUS weather in Dallas and surrounding areas. (but lucky for me I didn't have to be in the office!!). My days of living in CT had long left me and so the snow and ice conditions that graced Dallas forced me back once I was 35 miles outside the city. But I couldn't have been more thrilled to see my dear friend and love Greg Frey, so I knew there was a reason I was meant to stay an extra night. Words can't express how lucky I am to have Jo Ann Howell Kravitz, Rick Kravitz and Shawn Howe :) FUN TIMES, lots of LAUGHS and I can't wait to do it again. What are we on season 6 of the Rick and JoAnn show?? LOL

Jo Ann and her "son" Shawn


Jo Ann and her "daughter"

If this is any indication of how 2011 will be BRING IT ON!-- I couldn't be more thrilled to be able to spend time with the ones I love.

Lastly, shout out to my LSU Tigers- a great Cotton Bowl Victory, and who better to spend it with than two of my favorite fellow Tiger Fans :)

Me, Danny and Nanny at Big Woodrow's

On a different note, not sure how many of you paid attention to the news the last few weeks but I was absolutely brought to tears over the story of Ted Williams...in case you don't know he's the homeless man from the streets of Columbus, OH; but he used to be a radio announcer and used those talents to WOW the passerbys of the corners he stood on... his kindness and gratitude is amazing...click here. What a great story and it has really made me think twice of the folks I see around Houston on the corner. (unfortunately I think now he's checked himself into rehab :(...

Other than my two great trips lately I don't have much else to report. I'd like to leave you with some of my latest song obsessions ;) And please stay tuned because I'll be going to Vegas in February and I'm sure that will make for one heck of a post! XO

Felt Good on My Lips <----click me!

Maybe

When I'm Not Looking

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. ~Martin Luther King Jr.

Long time no See!

Well, well well... it's nice you see you all again!

Don't ask why on earth I haven't been around because I honestly have no clue; actually I can tell you exactly what it is - pure laziness!

Since my last post was in Oct of 2009 there's an entire year which has come and gone but I won't bore you with the details! Let's just say glad 2010 is over and I'm thrilled to see what 2011 has in store! However you can thank one of my besties Annie Adams for making me pick things back up :) Her recent blog posts on "Try to Keep Up" have inspired me to get back into it and HAVE SOME FUN!!

2010 wrap-up: work was busy, life was crazy but I lived, learned and am a stronger and better gal because of it. I have nothing but high hopes for the next year and can't wait to see what is in store! But I am thrilled to announce last year I became a MOM!-- to my precious Schnauzer-Poodle mix Cabo. He has been an absolute blast and to come home to someone excited to see me can't help but make me smile. We have a great time going to the dog park and driving one another crazy; but I'm happy to say we definitely have this potty training thing down. He will celebrate is 1st birthday on April 30th, 2011.

Other than my son, there's nothing big and major to report. Which I think is actually a really good thing. While I do miss being closer or on the gulf coast Texas is working out quite nicely. Below you'll find some pictures from the 4th qtr of 2010 :)

Here she is MISS AMERICA

HAHA-- Halloween of course!

(Ash my dress as your MOH came in handy LOL)

My Flag Football Team - 7 yrs in a row -
CHAMPIONS!--they are a great group of people, I'm so lucky to have been "recruited" for their team ;)

Dad and his fiance Dawn came to visit me in Big TX - of course we had to get in a round of golf, was great seeing them

Pretty much from Dad's visit to the end of the year things went very quickly

I was very excited to see my family for Christmas and my friends.
Gotta love my fabulous Step Dad, creative Mom and quirky little brother

below, my all time besties - Ash, Liza, Annie and Kiel... you gals have no idea who much you mean to me and I'm ridiculously lucky to have you :) Love

you! --great reunion - friends, fire and WINE!

Also, perhaps just as important as me becoming a Mom I became an Auntie! Ashley welcomed Adrian Silas in April. He's an absolute joy and I can't wait to spend more time with him...

Last but certainly not least - the 3

people that can always make me smile no matter what - Luke,

Logan and Kiers... what would Christmas morning be without Logan playing with one of Luke's stocking-stuffers??

I sincerely hope everyone has had a great 2010 and wish you nothing but the best for 2011. As I close out my first post for the new year I wanted to leave you with some book ideas; and for those of my readers who are in the job market a positive outlook to 2011.... stay tuned, hope to have my next post up by the 15th! XO

Hungry - by Crystal Renn. Great book for any gal to read, she really is amazing!

I hope they serve Beer in Hell - now those of you that are easily offended do not read this! However if you want a great laugh - please do! Its all the things guys do and don't talk about to girls - this guy wrote a book of his shinanigans and made millions!

Lastly, 2011 offers hope in the job market... stay positive, good things are to come!

Job Offers on the Rise
Some big U.S. companies are cranking up recruiting, advertising thousands of openings in a sign of an improving economy.

P.s. my new thing is Bikram Yoga, I'm going on month 2 and absolutely love the challenge of really pushing myself and my body. Please visit my yoga studio's site if your interested in what its all about!-- Bikram Yoga Houston

See Ya'll Soon!