Least Changed???

My high school reunion was a blast! It was good to see everyone and catch up. I think everyone who was there had a lot of fun. I somehow managed to get myself voted the "Least Changed." People tell me this is a good thing, but really? Not something I expected at all... I wanted to the Hoopty of the Decade award for still driving the same car I did in high school!

It's been a very busy week. The boss-man was in town for a few days, and so our schedules were busy with various events. It was the first trip he's made since I've come on-board here, so it was nice to spend some getting-to-know everyone time as an office. I also got to take a tour of the Capitol dome this week, it was so cool! I can't believe it's taken almost 5 years of working here to take a tour. You have to make a special request because the tour involves climbing a lot of very narrow stairs, plus it's REALLY high up. Did you know that the top of the Capitol dome is made mostly of tin? I had absolutely no idea before I saw it in person!

I'm looking forward to a very quiet weekend. Spending tonight on my couch and catching up with all of my shows since I haven't been home before 10 at ALL this week. Tomorrow I'm heading to San Antonio to have lunch with Col. and Mrs. Metts and some friends. Looking forward to spending some time with them, I think March was my last visit.

I need suggestions for a Halloween costume. I never dress up, but I have two different parties to go to... so I figure I should at least try to get into the spirit.

I will leave you with a few fun pictures from my reunion!

Friends at my house for a Pre-Reunion "pre-prom" Picture on the stairs.

My Class of '99 Cousins: Ryan and Jason

John won "Least Suprising Career Choice", Emily won "Life of the Party", and I won "Least Changed"

Apparently you could only win one award, so they gave Ashley the "Hoopty of the Decade" award, after they had put my name on the certificate!

We were obsessed with shaking our light-up tamborines. I suggest them for all parties!

10 YEARS!

This weekend I am heading home to Lufkin for an event that has been highly anticipated by me and my friends for quite some time... our 10 year high school reunion. It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since we graced the halls of Lufkin High School. And even though with the creation of sites like facebook and myspace I am well aware of what most of my classmates have been up to, it will still be fun to see everyone in person and catch up and reminisce. I am certain that I will come back with all sorts of crazy stories from this weekend. In true high school tradition, my house has been designated as the hang out location.... it's going to be just like old times! Just for some fun, here's a few pictures from my high school days.

One random Friday night we went around Lufkin taking fun pictures.

The infamous L Man and P Man, Jay and Luke... ready for a football game.

Lauren's surprise birthday breakfast at my house.

Girls before Junior Prom '98.

One afternoon we drove around Lufkin and squirted our friends with water bottles, then made them pose for pictures.

Talkin' about cats...

Check out this hilarious video of Bunker feeding my cats. He posted it on YouTube, and would love comments and ratings. My poor kitties, no wonder they hiss at everyone that comes through my door that isn't me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0MkCyozJSo

Job is going well. Life is crazy busy. I might take a nap instead of eating during lunch.