sniffles.

bah i think i am getting sick! that is absolutely no fun. i woke up saturday morning with a sore throat! it was miserable and unbearable. now its just scratchy and itchy. what a pain right. i hate when your throat is itchy. and my coughs are the deep, feel like they're cuttin your throat type of cough. yuck. i couldn't stop coughing during church. i hate that.

i had a lovely afternoon with my sweet girlfriends today. chinae, allison, susie, mo and i had brunch at calle ocho on the upper west side. i took advantage of the unlimited sangria. it was nice to brunch and chat with the girls on such a beautiful sunday. after brunch we headed through the park. the new york city marathon was going on today - and it was absolute madness! it was VERY cool to see all of the people running the race. we stood not to far from the finish line, cheering out to people and encouraging them that they could do it!! it was cool bc people had their names on their shirts, so you could personalize your cheers. we saw some silly costumes too. can't forget to mention the man in the borat thong suit. wow. there is no way that could be comfortable for 26 miles. yikes.

we tried to visit the mobile art exhibit that is featuring a chanel exhibition... but the stand by line was 2 1/2 hours long! yikes. no thank you. so instead, we went to the fountain at bethesda terrace, had a mini photoshoot... then went and frolicked in the beautiful orange and yellow leaves. THE LEAVES CHANGE COLORS HERE PEOPLE! oh texas you knwo i love you, but i sure do love the way fall looks in nyc. it was refreshing and wonderful. i will have to post those pictures as soon as i can snag them from nae.

church was great as usual - "your yesterday does not have to define your tomorrow". i also loved during the closing prayer when the guy said that you can always tell who the tourists are in new york, because they are always looking up.... we should all look up and find a new reference point for our lives. "freedom is found in your relationship with Christ"

well here we go, about to approach another week! i am pumped and motivated to work my t-hiney off this week so that i can enjoy my weekend in texas without worrying about schoolwork! five more days till i can wiggle my toes in the grass, see that big, clear blue sky, drive my car with the windows rolled down, hug my family, see my kirbs, get some good mexican food, and let that sweet southern comfort fill my soul. i am very excited. hope everyone has a good week :D