About Me
- katalinaTX
- I'm a habitual line crosser that believes everything happens for a reason, but life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest. Laugh as much as you can, spend all your money, tell someone what they mean to you, tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, love the ones who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, pig out, smile until your face hurts, be a flirt, stay up late and fall asleep watching the sun come up, don't be aftraid to take chances or fall in love . . . and most of all live in the moment, If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. No one said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
What I'm getting into in the new year
I've never had the "lose weight" new years resolution. I've done more life style changes. For example, last year, my resolution was to kick my caffein addiction and I did. This year, I decided that I was going to try and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. However, now that I'm going to Brasil, I decided to add this to the mix, this program requires lots of drinking water and will help me shed some extra pounds I have gained this year, I saw a picture of myself today from not even a year ago and I could fit into my size 26 designer jeans and I want to be back at that. I know that this huge flex in weight back and forth this year has been due to a lot of stress the past year and I need to just take better care of myself, so this is what I'm planning on doing from now until I go to Brasil and after tonight, I am not having more than one drink a day (I love my vino, sorry). Check it out: http://www.annsdietsecret.com/?t202id=2498&t202kw=superfood03
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
True Friends . . .
are people who:
- drive an hour to have dinner with you
- who make you feel as though there is nothing they would like better than to spend time with you
- make you feel important and good about yourself
- bring out the best in you and make you want to be a better person
- like you for your strong points and accept you for your weak points
- you can have good conversation with
- who respect you and value your friendship
- you can go long periods of time without speaking and then pick right back up where you left off
- will take you on your birthday to get birthday cake and hot chocolate coffee even though the weather is horrible outside
- remind you when things are tough, that you have every right to feel the way you do, and remind you that "you will get through this"
- will get drunk with you, and when someone tells you, that you're being too loud, they tell that person "oh relax"
- has your back on the good days and the bad
- knows when to be the good cop and when to be the bad cop
- lets you know when you're being too hard on yourself
- Goes with you to see Mama Mia even though she hates ABBA
- Is there for you even when they're busy, or sick or have family in town or just plain tired
- knows when to be there for you and when to give you your space
- reminds you on bad days that you're "brilliant"
This past year has been a very challenging year, full of lots of changes. The silver lining in all of this, is that I have been fortunate to be shown time and time again, how lucky I am to have such dedicated, intelligent, beautiful, funny friends that work hard and play hard. I have been so blessed to have these people in my life, who remind me to not take life too seriously.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Beware of the Doghouse JC Penny Commercial
My friend Susan Arenella sent me this. Pretty funny- and very creative of JC Penny.
http://creativity-online.com/work/view?seed=5e32d548
Click on the Beware of the Doghouse link if it doesn't automatically bring you there.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Attn All TriSigmas
In light of Kristen Faudree's death, many of us were talking about how unfortunate it is that we do not see each other as often as we like. As a result, those of us at Kristen's memorial service decided to start setting something once every month or so. I know that many of you do not live in
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Colbert Christmas Advent Calendar Dec. 4
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/211127/december-04-2008/a-colbert-christmas--december-4th---advent-calendar
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Zilker Park Trail of Lights
I usually go to this with my friends who have kiddos and I take my dog, we take coffee or hot cocoa with an added surprise or if it's hot we take a bottle of champagne and put it in the back of the stroller, fun for the whole family :)
Dec 7
6:00 PM
Zilker Park
www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/tree.htm
The Zilker Park Tree Lighting is an annual event that ushers in the Holiday season and marks the opening (a week later) of the Trail of Lights Festival. First-time participants are often overheard exclaiming in wonder "I thought it was going to be a real tree!" The tree is actually one of Austin's famous Moonlight Towers strung with a spiraling canopy of over 3500 lights. The tree lighting event features food, music, and other festivities.
Other Activities Include:
Spinning:
One favorite activity under the tree is spinning. Grab a partner or two or three. Stand under the tree, look up, and spin around and around.
Operation Blue Santa:
Bring any unwrapped toy appropriate for ages 12 and under and/or cash to the Blue Santa "Giving to Others" tent at the tree lighting ceremony.
Parking:
While Zilker Park is closed to private vehicles during the Trail of Lights, for the Zilker Tree Lighting just follow the long line of cars to the designated parking areas within a short distance of the tree. Be sure to come early!
Dec 7
6:00 PM
Zilker Park
www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/tree.htm
The Zilker Park Tree Lighting is an annual event that ushers in the Holiday season and marks the opening (a week later) of the Trail of Lights Festival. First-time participants are often overheard exclaiming in wonder "I thought it was going to be a real tree!" The tree is actually one of Austin's famous Moonlight Towers strung with a spiraling canopy of over 3500 lights. The tree lighting event features food, music, and other festivities.
Other Activities Include:
Spinning:
One favorite activity under the tree is spinning. Grab a partner or two or three. Stand under the tree, look up, and spin around and around.
Operation Blue Santa:
Bring any unwrapped toy appropriate for ages 12 and under and/or cash to the Blue Santa "Giving to Others" tent at the tree lighting ceremony.
Parking:
While Zilker Park is closed to private vehicles during the Trail of Lights, for the Zilker Tree Lighting just follow the long line of cars to the designated parking areas within a short distance of the tree. Be sure to come early!
Doggie Pictures with Santa at Lofty Dog
Dec 6-Dec 7
12:00 PM
403 W. 2nd Street, ATX
Lofty Dog
512-476-5050
http://www.austinloftydog.com
Come to Lofty Dog Dec 6th & 7th from Noon to 4pm for Pictures with Santa.
Proceeds to benefit Austin Dog Rescue.
12:00 PM
403 W. 2nd Street, ATX
Lofty Dog
512-476-5050
http://www.austinloftydog.com
Come to Lofty Dog Dec 6th & 7th from Noon to 4pm for Pictures with Santa.
Proceeds to benefit Austin Dog Rescue.
Support High Education for Low Income Kids
Coffee for Education
Dec 5-Dec 27
Texenzas, JP's Java, Caffe Medici, Little City, Hot Mama's, Bossa Nova, Genuine Joe, Flipnotics, Sodade, Texas Coffee Traders
Joleen Sanborn
512-632-1380
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=49657748728
Buy a mug, get free coffee for a week! Benefits East Austin elementary school.
Do you buy coffee at any of these fine Austin establishments?
Texenza Coffee (10 locations)
JP’s Java
Caffe Medici
Hot Mama’s
Bossa Nova Genuine Joe Flipnotics (2 locations) Sodade Little City Texas Coffee Traders If so, consider buying a super-cute, holiday-themed mug created by a student from UT’s Elementary School in East Austin. Coffee for Education benefits The University of Texas Elementary School’s nurse’s office and medical supplies. The fundraiser brings a select group of independent Austin coffee houses together to raise money for The UT Elementary School in East Austin. UTES provides exemplary education to a mostly low income and minority population of children. The school is distinguished by its innovative teaching methods, giving these children an outstanding education. To support these children and the school, just stop into a participating local coffee house to pick up your Coffee for Education mug. The fun holiday art on the mug was drawn by one of UTES’s very own students. Each mug also has a handmade gift tag that is personally signed by a student - SO cute and a GREAT gift idea! Mugs will be available for purchase December 4th through Christmas and are only $15 each. Early buyers will also receive a FREE cup of coffee DAILY for one week when they bring their mug into one of the participating coffee houses during the week of December 7-13th. 100% of the purchase price will benefit UTES. In the spirit of Christmas, this is truly a gift that gives.
Dec 5-Dec 27
Texenzas, JP's Java, Caffe Medici, Little City, Hot Mama's, Bossa Nova, Genuine Joe, Flipnotics, Sodade, Texas Coffee Traders
Joleen Sanborn
512-632-1380
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=49657748728
Buy a mug, get free coffee for a week! Benefits East Austin elementary school.
Do you buy coffee at any of these fine Austin establishments?
Texenza Coffee (10 locations)
JP’s Java
Caffe Medici
Hot Mama’s
Bossa Nova Genuine Joe Flipnotics (2 locations) Sodade Little City Texas Coffee Traders If so, consider buying a super-cute, holiday-themed mug created by a student from UT’s Elementary School in East Austin. Coffee for Education benefits The University of Texas Elementary School’s nurse’s office and medical supplies. The fundraiser brings a select group of independent Austin coffee houses together to raise money for The UT Elementary School in East Austin. UTES provides exemplary education to a mostly low income and minority population of children. The school is distinguished by its innovative teaching methods, giving these children an outstanding education. To support these children and the school, just stop into a participating local coffee house to pick up your Coffee for Education mug. The fun holiday art on the mug was drawn by one of UTES’s very own students. Each mug also has a handmade gift tag that is personally signed by a student - SO cute and a GREAT gift idea! Mugs will be available for purchase December 4th through Christmas and are only $15 each. Early buyers will also receive a FREE cup of coffee DAILY for one week when they bring their mug into one of the participating coffee houses during the week of December 7-13th. 100% of the purchase price will benefit UTES. In the spirit of Christmas, this is truly a gift that gives.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Good Cheap Red Wines
They are priced about 15-20 dollar range
Poggio San Polo... yummy --- I had the Rosso Di Montalcino... very
dry
Catherine Le Goeuil--- Coate du Rhone
Guidobono---- its a Nebbolo grape
Altesino-- any of them
Rosso de Altesion is highly recommended
Allegrini... yummy... any of theirs.
Salud.....
Poggio San Polo... yummy --- I had the Rosso Di Montalcino... very
dry
Catherine Le Goeuil--- Coate du Rhone
Guidobono---- its a Nebbolo grape
Altesino-- any of them
Rosso de Altesion is highly recommended
Allegrini... yummy... any of theirs.
Salud.....
Need a new fabulous Hair Stylist?
Ask for Henry de la Paz at the Corey Michael salon, tell him Katie sent you, he is great!
Information on Kristen Faudree's Memorial Service
Kristen Faudree's Memorial Service
| Host: | friends of Kristen |
| Type: | |
| Network: | Global |
| Start Time: | Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:00am |
| End Time: | Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 11:00am |
| Location: | St. Mary's University Assumption Chapel |
| Street: | 1 Camino Santa Maria |
| City/Town: | San Antonio, TX |
Description
Attention Dog Lovers
XMAS Bash Benefiting the SPCA/RSVP for FREE drinks on the Do512 Tab!
This Friday Do512 is teaming up with Cuatro’s and 512 Realty to kick off the Christmas party season with a bash benefiting the Austin Humane Society. A $5 donation at the door will get you a free drink, free appetizer, your name entered into a raffle with drawings every hour, free live music from Flatcar Rattlers and just the pure satisfaction of doing something good for your furry friends. And of course, Do512 has your back as always. RSVP and get yourself on the Do512 tab, good for free drinks while they last!
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