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new chapter
Every summer my mom’s side of the family spends a week on Table Rock Lake. It’s a blast boating, skiing and playing games with all of my cousins. Some of my favorite memories of our whole family...
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deep breath before the jump
Right before something big happens, I try to take a moment, a deep breath to soak it all in before things get turned upside down. Each year, I love the final hours of December 31. I try to think of all...
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#TexasAdvice
Today I’m moving. As long as things go according to plan. This post is scheduled because there just isn’t time for blogging on a day like today. I thought I’d share all of the advice I’ve gotten about...
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fins to the left, fins to the right
My first week in Texas has been a whirlwind. Monday was the beginning of a six week training for my new job. My brain feels like a sponge, soaking it up. I’m slowly learning my way around. I’ve taken...
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a brand new kinda me
Peeps, I gotta be real with you. Things have changed since April 27. Specifically, me. Before I left, everyone was all like, “Shannon never change.” Or, “You’re going to get big Texas hair.” Too Late....
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I want to kick myself today. I met the most interesting person on the flight back to Dallas last night and I didn’t ask for her phone number or any contact info. Maybe in hopes of not coming across as...
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passionate
Last weekend my friend Chase asked me a question and I’ve been thinking about it since then. He asked, “Do you think you’re ever going to love your new job as much as you loved Mizzou?” You know what,...
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memorial day weekend
I’m not one for weekend recaps, but I took so many pictures, I figured I better share. I went back to the homeland this weekend and hung with the fam. I also went to Erin’s karaoke wedding shower. Yep,...
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monthaversary
This past weekend marked my one monthaversary in Texas. I’d say all in all, it’s going pretty great! Each day, I feel like I’m learning something new. Training at work is a HUGE part of that, but last...
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Sorry, this is not about Oregon Trail or even the Trail of Tears. I need a moment to talk about the Katy Trail in Dallas, near my casa. This is not to be confused with the Katy Trail in Missouri. They...
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real
Since I’ve moved, I’ve been traveling pretty often. Being a gypsy and surviving on less then three ounces of toiletries has become more and more comfortable. I like the travel and I like Dallas, but...
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hey ya’ll vs hey you
I’m not going to lie, there are a lot of things I like about Texas. Like, boots, the warm (hot) weather, the vast array of spanish-speaking radio stations… oh I could on and on. But one of my truly...
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half price books
Lily has been telling me how great Half Price Books is for a while now. I’m more of a borrower when it comes to books. Most come from the library or a friend (now the Ruble library). Yesterday, I was...
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take a picture of me
I think we can point fingers at my mom and my aunts for this one. Whenever I’m doing something fun, I say to Josh or Brandon, “Take a picture of me!” or “Put this on instagram!” Do they get annoyed?...
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didn’t get to say goodbye
This week has been a tough ending. As a child of summer, autumn hits me pretty hard. I didn’t even get to say goodbye to the pool and my bikini and watermelon and sweat running down the back of my...
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six month workaversary
You know I’m a celebrater, so of course I’d like to take a moment to say that I’ve been at my job for officially six months as of yesterday. That means I’m off probation and my stats matter more. I...
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influential women of mizzou conference
This weekend’s conference/summit/rally was a rip-roaring success. If you don’t love my weekend updates, I’m sorry. The internet needs to see some of these photos. Someday my kids will read these...
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weekdays & cheese, etc.
Oh helllllo Wednesday! It’s nice to see you too. Is it hard to be squished between two big weekends? I bet. I hate the idea of living for weekends and wishing days away, but sometimes making the most...
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Anderson Visit!
This weekend Stephanie and Alex came to the big D! Instead of Josh staying at their house, they crashed at his. We gave them the full Dallas tour, visiting all of our favorite eats and some touristy...
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