Despite feeling horrid yesterday I pulled myself together after sleeping all day to go the University President’s Christmas Party. I was invited as a guest AND there was an open bar. I HAD to go. I figured if I dressed up then I could trick myself into feeling better. It sort of worked!

I must say I don’t even recognize myself in this picture. I’m like who is that skinny  thin healthy looking girl?

*I’m on the left. I’m too lazy to black out my friend M’s face (she’s also lost 40+ pounds this year. she did it on WW, we are badasses)

**Please ignore the terrible cell phone quality camera

***Also please ignore the horrid name tags they make us wear at events at the President’s House – they don’t want party crashers, they have legit on-duty cops at events

Thanks to a post from @Fittywithit I just ordered myself a Road ID – Shoe ID. It has crossed my mind a few times that God forbid something happen to me no one would know who I was. And especially being so far from home it could be problematic.

I got a shoe tag (I won’t even have to remember to put it on, it will just always be there) and was able to put to put my name as well as phone numbers for my mom and aunt who know my medical history, but are 1,000 miles away and a number for my boss who is here. Plus I got to add an little inspiration line too (Sound Mind. Sound Body.)!

I also added the light bracelet to the top of my Christmas List.

Both of these products are going to make me feel a HELLUVA lot safer on the road.

http://www.roadid.com/

For once I don’t have much to tumblr about. Life is grand all around. Well maybe minus the dangerous christmas parties with treats galore.

Here’s a picture of me last night at a christmas party my office threw for all our former orientation leaders. I brought a veggie tray and pita chips with hummus, but I indulged a bit too.

Next week I’m going to the President of the University’s christmas party as the guest of a colleague across campus who was invited. Apparently the food is top notch and there is an open bar!

Then in 2 weeks I’m going to W’s work Christmas party…eek! He’s meeting a few friends this weekend when he comes to watch Auburn win the SEC championship game. Did I mention he’s an Alabama fan – that’s his only flaw thus far!

bendoeslife:

I hope your birthday is grand.

Little known fact… The only reason anyone knows about my Tumblr is because E wrote a really nice post about me about a year and a half ago. If it wasn’t for her, I’d be walking around Little Rock crying because I never got to meet any of you cool people.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – I WISH YOU NOTHING BUT HEALTH, LOVE AND SUCCESS FOR YOUR 26th YEAR!

War Damn Iron Bowl!

If you like college football AT ALL I suggest watching the Auburn vs. Alabama game today at 2:30pm EST on CBS.

The defending national champs (Alabama) take on my Auburn Tigers (and hopeful national champions).

I’m headed fully decked out in orange: shirt, belt, bra, underwear, nails, earring, eyeshadow and glitter eyeliner – to watch the game downtown!

Should be a fantastic game 🙂