Drunk-e-oke

Last weekend, a bunch of grad school gals (and Rachel, Larry, and Dale) went to Austin karaoke for a fun filled night of booze and vocal abuse.

I indulged myself in miller lite, after miller lite, after miller lite.

This is one of the resulting events.

That’s right…an impromptu three way dance ala “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”.

(you know, when they dance to Time after Time....)

Good times.

feminine

Ladies, I am sure you all know that the fashion trend of the spring/summer is all about cute DRESSES!!!!

I could not be more thrilled about this, as I loooove me a good dress.

Gentlemen, I am sure you are all very excited about this fashion trend. Just think…exposed legs, fitted waists, bare shoulders, flowy material….

To celebrate the fact that I completed my last diagnostic evaluation at the University of Texas Speech and Hearing Center (today), I decided to go bargain shopping for a few dresses.

This is what I got at Urban outfitters, for half off of the already reduced price!

It’s very sheer, so I bought an AWESOME slip to wear under it. It has a crazy pattern for a crazy, light hearted gal like me.

These are the items I got at my neighborhood thrift store:

Love this one! Fitted bodice with a full skirt and extra volume underneath due to the mock petticoat. Does anyone want to join me for tea?

You better believe I am gonna wear this light material, Hawaiian print casual number. It’s perfect for backyard BBQs, lounging by the pool, or attending a luau. I’ll rock it with flip flops.

And Now, the piece de resistance…

Vintage Oscar de la renta, BABY! Oh yea! I got it for HALF OFF the thrift store price!!! It fits like a glove. Dale better take me out to a fancy dinner so I can wear this one.

Here is a close up of the detail

Fabulous, I know.

Go shopping for dresses. They make you feel pretty.

I got a job!

I will be working at Texas School for The Deaf, starting in August!

I am done with classes/clinic on May 4^th, so I will have 2 months to decompress from the stress I endured throughout 2 years of grad school.

Who wants to relax with me?

You bet I am happy about this.

Also, my contract is for 187 working days, out of the entire year. Damn!

You bet I am happy about this, also.

Now all I have to do is graduate (a pretty big task).

My 30th Birthday: A story in pictures (part three)

THURSDAY, MARCH 29^th (night time)

“You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the right time (night and day) To be (night and day) With the one you love, now” –Ray Charles

And now, the final chapter.

Wanna know who else was there?

Cody and Marna

Laura B

Linda (nice pic of you, Sarah)

Mike Shawdog (Brownwood, what what!)

Margaret (Again, another great pic of Sarah. She must be a model or something)

RUSS!

And Josh Johnson

AND NOW…..the fun begins

Josh has a hard time taking a pic with his eyes open.

THEREFORE,

We put him in shades

THE FOLLOWING IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PICS

Gotta love that Colin. Gotta love that Mike.

DALE GOT SEXIER AS THE NIGHT WENT ON

Blue Steel

A VERY PRETTY PIC

A very special lady

WHO YOU TEXTING, LAURA?

CHEERS TO ME

WHAT’S UP WITH THAT?

WE LOOK HAPPY

Cause we are

THE DECK

(oh, and I forgot to mention that Sarah and Chris were there!)

I DON’T CARE IF MY BRA SHOWS

I just wanna pop your toes

CANDID

THAT EXPRESSION

Is priceless

WHAT SMELLS BAD?

Just kidding

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

WHAT CHU LOOKIN AT?

RELEASING THE BIRTHDAY BALLOONS

Make a wish

ME AND MY LOOT

ME, LARRY, BLOSSOM AND MY LOOT

I DANCE LIKE I HAVE A PARALIZED HIP

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CUTE OUTFIT?

MADNESS

MY BIRTHDAY MOON

I hope you have enjoyed the pictures. I sure did enjoy the party!

My 30th Birthday: A Story in pictures (part two)

FRIDAY, MARCH 30^th (the day of my party)

Dale, Rachel, Laurie, and Larry were gracious enough to throw me what was

titled “Sarah's Rockin' 30th Birthday BBQ Extravaganza Good Time Fun Party”

And what a Good Time Fun Party it was.

The first order of business, upon my arrival, was to take some pictures before the alcohol

and hours took their toll.

Can I just say that I am in love with those shoes?

Aww, love in the springtime

I think we were both thinking of having a much needed beverage

The sun made us squint

Then, the people started to arrive

Juan and Izzy were first

Laurie arrived with her starbucks

Colin was there!

I MUST SAY THIS BEFORE I GO ON, Amanda and Wyatt showed up looking all cute (I would expect nothing less from this stylish lady and her handsome man) and I did NOT get a picture of them! HOW CAN THIS BE? Maybe Rachel has a pic and will send it my way…….

Moving on

Linda G arrives, with yummy cheese dip

Larry’s awesome “outside TV” allowed for those interested to watch the basketball business

And Then, the bright skies gave way to the creeping darkness as more guests arrived,

Check back tomorrow to see their pics, and more.