Thursday, December 27, 2012

"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"





Now that I live in Florida, it is so rare to experience the seasons.  Typically, you're going to get somewhere around 70 degree weather, and you should expect approximately 15-20 minutes of rain every day.   One of the only things I wanted this Christmas was a little bit of snow.  Well, kids, be careful what you wish for!  At about mid-day on December 25, the snow began to fall in Arkansas, and continued throughout the night to accumulate at about 6 inches by the next morning.  Here are the beautiful sights I woke up to on the Wednesday morning after Christmas:




















Christmas 2012 in Arkansas



It has been an amazing trip home for the Holidays... all of the family was in, including my brand new niece, Brooklyn, and my first love, Brandi (her older sister).  

Brooklyn is a beautiful one-month-old that spends her days eating and sleeping - totally living the good life!  I've been given the nickname "The Baby Whisperer" because I put her to sleep every time she touches me!  

Brooklyn, 1 month

Brandi (4), is super creative and smart, very funny and reminds me so much of myself.  She will sing at the drop of a dime... even if its just to narrate her actions!  "I'm going help make cookies and they are my favorite..." or "it's time to take a bath so we can watch a movie..." She is seriously a girl after my own heart!


Brandi, 4 years

I didn't specifically ask for anything for Christmas this year, because I am pretty content with what I have.  Yet, without requesting anything from anyone, I received tons of things I actually wanted!! 





Go Hard or Go Home - Halloween at Full Sail

I recently crossed these photos of myself and a few co-workers celebrating Halloween at Full Sail University. This is one of the many times of the year that the organization as a whole goes full out... and one of the many reasons I love working for this company!

Blame it all on my roots...

The Cowgirls & I 

Is that a cup, Jeremy?

Nikki as Wonder Woman

Dennis the Jabbawockee

Leslie, the cat

Leslie & Jessica (Flo from Progressive)


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Central Florida's Hidden Gem: OGC

The Orlando Gay Chorus is presenting their 2012 holiday concert, "Reasons for the Season" at The Plaza LIVE, 425 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando. Performances will be held Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 16 at 4:30pm. "Reasons for the Season" will feature both traditional holiday music and other songs celebrating the diversity of the season. 

See me for tickets or you can also purchase them directly on the website (www.orlandogaychorus.org) - just make sure to use my referral code: 1391. Even if you can't attend personally, it would be a great holiday gift for a loved one. It's going to be a beautiful show. Oh, and your's truly has a solo, so it would be a chance to hear me "sang a lil bit"...




Monday, December 3, 2012

Glad to see, Hard to leave


One of the biggest excitements about going home for Christmas... my beautiful nieces, Brandi (4) and Brooklyn (4 days)!  This photo was from late November, so she will really be filling out when I see her at 1 month old!  Love, love, love these girls.

Brandi has made it harder to leave and return to Orlando every year.  Her ever-evolving self awareness is something I absolutely hate to be missing.  She is so smart and so quick... cute as a button and funny as all get-out.  An absolute joy to experience.  (I sound like an elementary teacher filling out a report card.)   I imagine this will really be a rough trip home with the newbie to the fold.  Sometimes I just feel like I am missing so much.  But my family is really supportive of my goals and dreams... or simply me, really.  They've always believed in me and pushed me to do more, which has literally meant more to me than they can ever know.

Love you guys.