My recent morning ritual has consisted of the same routine for my first week here in Houston. Sleep as late as I can (never past 10…) lay and enjoy my comfy bed for a bit. Either throw on some workout clothes and go do some cardio/workout in our gym or get ready for the day. Then I always end up down at the crepe shop right under our apartment complex here in Midtown called CoCo’s for some coffee and a crepe! (I get the breakfast crepe majority of the time- wheat crepe filled with egg, cheddar cheese, and Merguez (Moroccan Sausage). Mmm! It’s my new fav! So this morning is nothing different. Got up and now enjoying my crepe and coffee before I run some errands! I got to move into my apartment a week earlier than I was supposed to which ended up being such a God thing! It was going to be such a rushed move in and starting work would have been even more hectic with my unfinished apartment on my mind all day. Thankfully I have had all week to get organized and find the perfect decorations (well, for my Mom to! She’s amazing…) Now that I think about it, today was supposed to be my move in day! And since I am going home tomorrow for Kam’s baby shower and start work on Monday- my head would have been in a whirlwind!!
I’ve absolutely LOVED Houston so far!! I’ve gotten to spend time with so many loved ones that I’ve really missed seeing on a weekly (much less daily!) basis. My grandparents and great grandma have been the first to see my apartment J
I’ve gotten to hang out with my college roommate, Haley! We even got to have our college ritual- Sunday Movie Night! We went and saw Crazy, Stupid, Love! It was faaaaabulous! We absolutely loved it. I fell in love with Ryan Gosseling all over again and am even more obsessed with Emma Stone. SUCH a good movie!
I’ve even got to see my beautiful cousin Gentry a couple times this week! We had lunch (with Hay!) at the always wonderful La Madelines then saw her again last night at Haley’s family-ish party.
Speaking of, Wednesday was the day we had our yummy lunch at La Madelines and Gen andHaley both got wonderfulllll news that day! Haley found out she got an internship she has really been hoping for in L.A. with a casting agency that casts TV shows (this one casts GLEE!!!!) and I couldn’t be more excited for her! I know its something she has such a passion for and really enjoys. She is going to do so great while interning there and I can't wait to visit her!
And Gentry also found out that her 2nd precious baby is going to be another GIRL!!! I can't believe its another girl and am SO excited to have a baby to buy some pink for! We keep having all the precious boys in our fam and their family has all the girls! Love it! Esther and her baby sister are going to be so close and have so much fun growing up, just like we all did! I am so happy foryou, Gen! and love seeing how much joy your precious family brings you!!! Maybe on your youngest I’ll be on my first.. hopefully!! Haha
Yesterday was Haley’s 22nd birthday!!! I got to go to her “family” party last night that her cousins and grandparents, Brennin’s fam (fiiiinally got to see them!!), Gen’s fam, and Rach and her mom (Rach found her perrrfect wedding dress yesterday!!! CAN'T WAIT to see it!!! AHH!! You’re getting marrieedddd!...still hasn’t sunk in!) also were there… It was a lot of fun and so good to see everyone there J We had some yuuuummy Mexi food and cake! I got Haley a real cute L.A. inspired gift (haha!) that was a navy fringed tank and long necklace with feathers on the end- real cute! from urban outfitter. She’ll definitely rock it in L.A. and think of me while doing it J. Tonight we are continuing her birthday celebration and having dinner at a restaurant called Up and thencoming back over to Midtown to go out and see what’s going on over here! It’s going to be a blast!! And I really need an outfit since I still haven’t gone home to get any of my clothes yet… Rachel, Amanda, and Bailey are coming from Beaumont and me, Gen, Bren, and Haley are all here! I think some of the boyfriends might be coming up fromBeaumont, too! (Def no one on my end… I’m going to need some dates pretty soon because on my teacher salary.. dinner might not make it in the budget towards the end of the month! Haha) I’m really excited for tonight tho!! A dinner with my all time most special, wonderful, and true friends always makes me feel whole again! Love my girls… more than anything!
But as Mom requested, I need to tell about my little part of Houston I live at! so far, so good- I’ve loved it! My apartment is fabulous! A little small, but definitely perfect for just me. I still need to put a couple finishing touches on it, but for the most part it’s all decorated! I live on the 3rd floor of my building with a nice little pool view. I have gorgeous trees right outside both of my windows, which really gives it a homey feel that I get to enjoy every day. My colors are hot pink and green (from the infamous green couch of course!!! Miss you Roomies 09!) and my mom found so many wonderful pillows and décor that I’m, again, obsessed with. After a loooong journey I finally found some bedding I like! It’s SO soft and matches great! We put some pillows that I’ve been in love with since I found them on Pinterest (if you don’t have that app yet- get it NOW!!!! You’ll thank me later J beware though: it’s addicting!!!) They pull the rooms together great! The bathroom is still in the works… I actually need to run to IKEA today and see if I can find some fun stuff to go in there.
My apartment is right in the middle of Midtown in Houston… which I’m still trying to figure out how to describe ‘where’ that is in Houston. Its right off of 45, real close to downtown…and 59… is all I’ve gotten so far. Haha! Right at the bottom of my apartments is SO many restaurants (Mexican food, sushi, Italian and wine bar, this crepe place I’m at, a world cuisine place, 2 bars with a grill during the day, a bistro place, and some other one which I’m not sure what kind of food it is)! There’s also the cutest frozen yogurt place EVER called Sweet Lolas that I’m really obsessed with. It was about 9:30 the other night and I was looking for an excuse to justify sweets that late at night when Gen texted me the wonderful news about having a girl! So, duhhh!!!, I went down and got some pink yogurt to celebrate with her! Haha! But so far besides the crepes and yogurt, I’ve only had the Mexican restaurant, which was REALLY good! It’s called Cyclone Anayas and has a fun flare to it and a really yummy order of my usual chicken quesadillas. I’m sure ill be a regular in no time! Mexican food is my #1 weakness!!!
The nightlife around here is really fun too! The people that I knew that have interned or lived here always told me about midtown when I asked where I should live, and I’m really glad I listened! There’s bars/clubs/sports bar type places/patios/anything you can imagine in every which way from my place- all in walking distance- which is very convenient! I have a feeling I will have LOTS of people crashing on my couch on the weekends- which I’m totally okay and happy about!! I’ve only been out over herelike twice so far, but both times it’s been a blast! I love having new places to go, new faces to see, and new hangouts to find. (I need you here Amber Muellerrrr to come exploreeee!!!!) It’s so refreshing and new and came at such perfect timing! I was totally burnt out/over all the places in College Station… and never really liked most of the Beaumont places… so I’m really hoping I continue to be this excited about all the new-ness of everything here in Houston! I think starting work on Monday and really getting a set schedule and routine are really going to help me get adjusted. Being a teacher- a routine is always what I need to feel like I’m okay! Haha J I can't waiiiit to meet my 4th graders! I’ve felt something missing in my life lately without having kiddos running around everywhere. From babysitting to student teaching, kids were my entire life at least 5 days of the week for so long. Talking to “grown-ups” all summer long has been so weird!! Haha ;)
Well my coffee is getting cold and I reallyyy need to find an outfit for tonight! If you read this before then, I can't wait for tonight Hay!!! I love you SO SO SO much and have truly been blessed to have you in my life for the past 13(ish?) years. I couldn’t have gotten through the last4 without you roomie! We’ve made ssooooooo many memories and I can't wait to share this new chapter of life together J even tho I am just now getting to Houston and you’re leaving me for L.A.! But this month we’ll definitely have some fun before you leave. Love love love love you
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