The Peacock Project: Part 1
The decision to get my first tattoo was an easy one. A peace sign was classic and represented a belief I have that I was confident would never fade. I used to draw the symbol on my right hip and walk around my dorm asking everyone their opinion of it. I counted down the days until I was legal, and debated where I would go to get it done. During Spring Break at home in Dallas (on my half birthday), I rode down to Deep Ellum in a friend’s canvas-sided Jeep and made it official.
2009: An Ode to Houston
Today is my one year anniversary with the city of Houston. Yes, we moved here just one short year ago today. To commemorate the occasion, I have composed the following. Enjoy!
Ode to 2009 – our first year in Houston
I won’t lie – I was nervous
When I found out my dear
Had a job down in Houston
Not anywhere near
Day 94/1001
In working my way through my Day Zero list, I quickly discovered (through the help of some 4th grade division) that I will have to accomplish 1 task every 10 days or so to make it through this thing.
I began on October 1 of this year, and in my first 94 days in 2009, I’ve crossed off 7 items. Here’s the recap:
The Day Zero Project – 101 Things in 1001 Days
I am officially starting the 101 in 1001 project – aka 101 tasks in 1001 days. I first discovered the project on @kapachino’s blog and I’m really excited. For more on the project, check out dayzeroproject.com.
The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity [...]
Happy 2 week anniversary to the Giroirs!
It’s been 2 weeks since my best friend got married to the love of her life. Michelle and I have been friends for a long time and I am so happy that she found someone as fantastic as Michael to spend the rest of her life with!
Insert embarrassing old pictures here:
I can’t [...]








