Day 54: Kalyn Rushing

Let me tell you something...Kalyn is a wonder woman. Never in my life have I met someone with so many skills. Kalyn is outstanding at everything! Literally. Here are just a few of her amazing talents:

1. Math
2. Fashion Design
3. Sewing
4. Make-Up Artistry
5. Soccer
6. Roller-Derby
7. Swing Dancing
8. Organic/Natural Food Cooking
9. Oh! And she does a great "Lolly" dance! (It's the Cuban in her...)
10. Super cute hair-dos!

I would like to do ONE of these things really well, heaven forbid master ALL of them. Seriously Kay! Share your talents with the rest of us! ;)

Kay is a friend of mine whom I met while in college. She was roommates with Meg, which is how I met her, then she lived with a bunch of us girls the following year, and last year she, Shick, and myself all lived in 324.5....aka....La Crystal Palace. We have a lot of fun memories. Kay, Shick, and I shared a 3 person bunk bed last year. Crazy right? Yes, but it was fun. It was like a slumber party every night. I have a lot of fun memories from last year.

I love going shopping with Kay. She and I would often make trips out to malls together or even Target and amuse ourselves for hours. She introduced me to Lush products and many other wonderful goodies at Sephora. She showed me the ropes, so to say.

Kay is a daredevil too. She has many tattoos that are all very artsy and cool. I personally like her Peter Pan themed ones. I am too much of a wimp to ever get a tattoo, but I liked seeing Kay's and watching her go through the process.

Kay and I would sometimes spend our entire Saturday watching America's Next Top Model. One time we even did our own shoot! It was a blast!

Kay,

I miss seeing you every day! I miss hearing about what tattoos you are going to get, what happened at roller-derby/swing dance, and what mathematical phenomenon you solved that day! You are such a kind person with a huge heart. You love people and that is a great thing! You are incredibly talented and always fun to hang out with! I miss laughing with you and having roommate dates. Hope all is going well with you! Let's catch up soon!

Love,

MB

Day 53: Austin Goins-McCree

Hello my faithful readers! I am sorry I have not blogged in a few days. As much as I try to write one blog a day, sometimes I am simply too tired, too busy, or too cranky! And no one wants a "cranky thank you"!

Today I am writing about a wonderful girl I have met through our church: Austin. I met Austin probably towards the end of August at one of our small group meetings. She invited me out for coffee a few days later. I remember thinking how nice that was of her to invite me, the new girl, out to coffee. I really enjoyed talking with her that day and I came home and told Drew that I felt like she and I would have a lot in common.

Here are some things that I have noticed we both have in common:

1. We both wear similar Tiffany necklaces.
2. Our husbands are both loons! (Very lovable, but also a bit crazy!)
3. We both have a younger brother.
4. We both love to shop and wish there was better shopping in C-dale.
5. We both love Sushi! (which we still need to go out for!)
6. We both liked to have our nails painted pretty much all the time.
7. We both love cats and spoil our own.
8. And now, thanks to Austin, we both work at Walker's Bluff!

Austin is an executive at Walker's Bluff, which is a local vineyard and winery, and informed me last week that they were looking for a second event coordinator. She asked if I was interested (which of course I was!) and basically hooked me up! She was an excellent point of reference for me to have to get my foot in the door. Yesterday, after an application and a few interviews last week,  I was offered the job and I am so excited about it! I am incredibly thankful to Austin for even thinking of me for this position.

Austin,

It has been so nice getting to know you over the past few months! You and Quentin are a hoot and we love spending time with you guys! Drew and I were just talking last night about how we need to all go out to dinner some night in the near future! I am so thankful for your kindness in making me feel welcomed to the small group and Carbondale in general. Thank you for thinking of me as I was job searching and giving me the chance of an awesome opportunity! I am so excited to be working with you and getting to know you better! You have been a wonderful blessing in my life!

Sincerely,

Mary Beth

This is a picture of Austin and her hubby at the Walker's Bluff New Year's Eve Event!