Just Say Julie

Ever since college I have enjoying collecting quotes and sayings that apply to my life and whatever situation I might be dealing with at the time. Recently I have come across some good ones and I wanted to share them so you can enjoy them as well. This first one I found painted on the wall at my hair salon and if you know anything about me, you will know how appropriate this one is for me. - Always act as if you are wearing an invisible crown Another favorite I actually have painted on a sign hanging in my bedroom - Don't cry because it is over. Smile because it happened. Dr. Suess Here are some good ones I found in Fredericksburg this weekend. - Life may not always be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance. - Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. - May the sun bring you energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your bein...

I bought a key chain in Fredericksburg today that I just had to share with everyone. It has my hidden personality on it. Since we took personality tests at work last week, I am on a big kick about discovering more about who I am. The result at work basically determined that I am the most social person in our office (a shock to no one I am sure!) So here is what my key chain says about me: Julie = a dedicated and encouraging individual Emotional = Proud of her heritage and values her roots Strengths = She has the ability to encourage others Character = Dedicated Physical = She always strives hard to achieve her goals So, what do you think? Does that sound like me?

For weeks now I have been wanting to head down to Fredericksburg for the crawfish festival they were having this weekend. And for weeks now I have been looking for someone to go with me. By last night, I still had no one lined up to go so I had resigned myself not to go since I don't like to go places by myself and I particularly don't like going long distances by myself. However I determined this morning that my lack of available friends (or lack of friends period) shouldn't stop me from getting out and doing something I want to do. So I hopped in the shower, looked up the directions on my iPhone, and jumped in the 4 runner for the trip. It was no surprise to me when I arrived on Main Street an hour and a half later that there was no parking to be found. So I turned off Main Street and found a church about two blocks away that was allowing parking. Score! I then headed up to the town square where the festival was being held to take in the sights and visit the vendo...

Day One - Friday, May 2nd Jenny& I woke up at 4 AM for our 6:15 flight to New York Delayed in Dallas (big surprise!) but got to watch 27 Dresses on the plane (score!) Arrived in NYC about 20 minutes before Mom & Shannon and the rest of the group Hotel - Milford Plaza located on the corner of 45th and 8th Dinner - Charley O's - Parmesan Crusted Tuscan Tilapia (yum!) Show - The Little Mermaid - I was skeptical but it was well done and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A little disturbed by King Triton's nipple ring (which I could see from the balcony) but I now know a good use for wheelie shoes. Post Show Dessert - Snickers Cheesecake at Roxy Delicatessen *Random side note for the day: It is interesting having a TSA agent in the family, especially one who has worked in this capacity for 4 days. Apparently Clay thought that Jenny and I hadn't been on a plane or through an airport in the last 5 years since he proceeded to instruct us on how to handle our baggage through secur...

To the MavsMom faithfuls (yes, all 4 of you), my sincerest apologies for my recent absence. Being that I just moved two weeks ago, I am sure you know what I have been doing. Somehow I don't feel like I have made much progress. Honestly, it feels like all I have done is move the boxes from the garage to the house. So...here is an update on what has been going on in my world. First, I took the plunge and bought my first new car a week ago. I upgraded from my 2000 Toyota Solara (she will be greatly missed) to a 2008 Toyota 4 Runner. I love it! There is something so fun about being a little girl in a big truck! Next, I decided to go back to my natural hair color. While it is not exactly the same, it is pretty close at this point and will make it easier to grow out into my natural color. It was time for a change (and much easier on the pocket book). Lastly, Jenny (sister-in-law) and I head up to Killeen for the case lot sale at the commissary today. It was definitely weird be...

The last couple of weeks have been unbelievably crazy. I closed on my house and went back to my apartment only to find the bathroom flooded for the second time in a week. I decided then to move my moving date up 9 days and had movers at my apartment on Thursday. That wouldn't seem crazy to most people but I was leaving for New York at 6 AM on Friday morning. I had a blast with the other Jackson women in Manhattan for the weekend (more to follow on that soon). However, stepping back off the plane in Austin late Monday night/early Tuesday morning, I realized I had to return to reality and face what was waiting for me at home. First was the death of a close friend from my old job in Killeen. So my first stop Tuesday was to visit his grave since I had missed the funeral while I was out of town. (I will write more about that later when I am able to do it without crying.) Then I knew I had a mountain of boxes to climb and a bunch of furniture to assemble once I headed home. The...