How to read the Harry Potter series
“I was skeptical at first… but now I can’t get enough!” How I did it: My sister gave me 1 year notice that she wants to go to newly opening Harry Potter world (part of Universal Studios in Florida) after her high school graduation. She also informed me that I was not invited on the [...]
Wanted: Piano Keyboard
Looking for a touch sensitive (weight probably) keyboard for $100-$200. I’m thinking something like this: http://tinyurl.com/5w9fe4. Any suggestions? Can’t move the piano to Houston just yet. Sadly. If you will help me with this, I hope to finally achieve my dream of accompanying my own singing/ the ability to perform solo. My goal is to [...]
Thanksgiving: a recap
With cousin Gerie, view from Aunt Susie’s house outside of Adamsville, TX This past Thanksgiving was a stepping stone in our relationship. Not only did Jason survive 7 hours in the car (traveling to far away places where they serve Dublin Dr Pepper on tap) with my immediate family, but all day with the extended [...]
Crossing “lose 15 pounds” off my 43 Things
How I did it: I spent about 2 months on Weight Watchers… tracking points, going to meetings, and making compromises at the grocery store (but not working out at all)… and then spent the last few months not counting points but just keeping up with what I had learned… and the 18 pounds are still [...]
Food for thought
With Thanksgiving fast approaching I thought I would give you an update on my weight loss venture. I started this July 7, 2008 at 175.8 pounds. I weighed in at 158 this morning. That’s a loss of 18 pounds – or 10% of my body weight. The best part? I don’t work out at all. [...]








