Well, this is my first blog post.
I am a blog-stalker. I read a lot of blogs, daily and I've always wanted to write my own. I read friends' blogs, stranger blogs, and sometimes just hit the "Next Blog" button to find a new one. I've found that most people seem to blog about their kids, their upcoming wedding, a specific topic (recipes, coupon clipping, you name it) or their lives that seem to be a touch more interesting than mine. :) So I wasn't really sure what to write about....however, boredom prevailed and has led me to write a post.
About me: I have a live-in bf, a doggie and we just bought a house. It's been a great year, we enjoyed 2 whole weeks in Hawaii (with family) and have made it (I think) through most of our changes quite well.
I've been with the bf, B for 6 years now. We started off as great friends and we are lucky to still be great friends. I feel like an old married couple except that we're not old, or married yet. I met him through a great friend of mine, who I happened to meet while studying abroad. I won't bore you with anymore than that, we're a normal couple. We share a love of crappy reality tv, really good tv, movies, gambling, our dog and enjoying life.
Elanor (Ellie belle, see pic on right) is our little pup. She just turned 2 and we treat her much like we probably will our future human children. She is super spoiled, not necessarily the most trained (hopefully our kids WILL be trained) and has a pretty wonderful life. It's funny how much a dog can change your little "family" and how, when you don't have kids yet, the dog becomes the kid. B was NOT eager to get the doggie, mainly b/c he knew he would be obsessed with it (he is) and b/c he wanted to be carefree a few more years...having a dog means responsibility. I had been wanting one forever and finally talked (cried) him into the idea. And we've loved having her!
That's my life in a nutshell. I work, which I don't want to harp on here (just in case), but let's just say that at this time, my job (in particular) is not my passion.
We live in Austin, TX - which is an awesome city! I've lived here since going to school at UT, a very long 12 years ago now. But I've loved every minute of it. I wish I was closer to my fam, but they're not too far.
I haven't decided yet what I'll post about on here...I'm thinking a few book reviews (I've been reading a lot lately), some restaurant reviews (B and I have been wanting to try more new places instead of sticking with the same old), and maybe some pics of all the great stuff B cooks! I am very fortunate (as are our stomachs) that he has taken charge of cooking and recipes, and is quite good at it!
