5 things that I'm excited about!

1. It's my last full week at the office before I start my new position! I have a LOT to clear out before I leave so I can make a clean break.

2. I should be getting my swap package from Becky and she should be getting one from me this week! I hope she has fun with her gifts, I know I'll love what she gave me. 

3. Speaking of swaps...I get to start shopping for my swap partner Melanie. There are so many cute Valentine-y things, and I love getting to know her through her blog! 

4. Most of Shawn's toys are sold, with a few more postings this weekend. Grand total on ebay is doing really well. I have organized some of my own things as well--let the posting begin!

5. Friday can't come soon enough... Sushi/Happy Hour with three of my favorite gals Janna, Kelly, and Carol!!

The week got away from me!!

Last week was such a blast I didn't have any spare time to blog about it!

On Thursday I went with Janna and a few of her friends for a painting class at Painting with a Twist here in Austin. This was a first for me (well at least since elementary school) at painting and I was doubtful that a teacher could instruct me how to paint something in only 2 hours!

Our instructor paints at the easel in front of the class. Notice how the canvas isn't paint by number OR traced?

My name is Amy and this is where I sit

What...is...that? It's a shame I couldn't take more progress pictures because they were laughable!

My palette leaves much to be desired. Somehow black kept getting all over every other color :(

The finished product! If you're super far away from it you don't notice the flaws as much. The studio offers an S.O.S. class where you can go touch up/finish old projects. I'm excited for the next class!

My package for Becky all packed with TLC for Mamarazzi's Swap!

It snowed in Austin!!! Bailey's footprints stopped rather suddenly when he figured out something was amiss.

I didn't take this picture, but isn't it a lovely view of Austin after the snow storm??

Healthy Valentines Swap!

Yikes! Valentines Day is just around the corner, and I can't think of anything more fun than getting paired up with a swap partner to exchange some Healthy Valentine gifts. The last thing I want need is crazy amounts of chocolate, but I love an excuse to shop for fun girly gifts :)

Stop by Janna or Kenz's blogs to read more about the details. This is my second swap, and I think I've gotten myself addicted!

Good News!

The subject mater for this post and this post are finally blogable (is that a real word?). I'll be starting my new position-Relationship Support Specialist IV, Wealth Management Group-in a few weeks.  I interviewed for the internal job posting a week ago, had a second interview on Friday, and they called to offer the job to me today! I felt great about my interview(s), and super happy that the waiting is over. I hope it means I'll get some good sleep tonight!

I'll miss the customers and coworkers I've grown to love, but I'm really excited about developing myself further and working in a more silent roll-less stress is always a good thing!

To top a great day off, I made a DELICIOUS dinner. I've made a few recipes from Noble Pig in the past, and I was really excited to try one they posted a few days ago, Sweet and Sour Pork. I used yellow onions instead of scallions because it was what I had on hand, but the recipe was very easy and a big hit! I think I'll add it into the rotation in the future.

I meant to take a picture of it served on my plate but I forgot to :( It might not look terribly impressive but it was flavorful and tender

Friend Makin' Monday-a lil bit early!

My friend Kenz hosts these survey's on her blog and I have such a fun time completing them and seeing other people's answers. Stop by her blog if you want to join in!

Answer each question using only one word...

1. Where is your cell phone? charger

2. Your most significant other? Shawn

3. Your hair? Brownish

4. Your mother? Thoughtful

5. Your father? Funny

6. Your favorite? Vanilla

7. Your dream last night? Scary

8. Your favorite drink? Water

9. Your dream/goal? Promotion

10. What room you are in? Study

11. Your hobby? Reading

12. Your fear? Clowns

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Thin

14. Where were you last night? Bed

15. Something that you aren't? Man

16. Muffins? Where?...

17. Wish list item? Kindle

18. Where you grew up? Arizona

19. Last thing you did? Ebay

20. What are you wearing? PJ's

21. Your TV? off

22. Your pets? Bailey

23. Friends? sGreat!

24. Your life? Hectic

25. Your mood? Sleepy

26. Missing someone? Always

27. One place that I go to over and over? Work

28. Something you want? Vacation

29. Your favorite store? B&N

30. Your favorite color? Blue