Video Blogging

I have somehow managed to lose another camera. This one has been gone since September, and is one of the reasons I haven't blogged like I should. (because who likes a blog without pictures)
But that doesn't mean I haven't been documenting my life. I recently created a new youtube channel for Vlogs... or video blogs.

Go check out my first few videos and leave a comment on the videos to let me know you found them from my blog. Also, let me know what you think!

www.youtube.com/kwoodvloger

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Katie

arkansas

This past weekend I had the JOY of traveling 9 hours one way to watch the #1 football team in the nation play the #10 team on their home turf. It was amazing.

Photo via Stefanie Dewhurst Photography

We left at 3 a.m. to hit the road.... meaning I got aprox. 20 min. sleep that night. And we drove and drove and drove some more.

I was able to share some of my road trip traditions with my friends such as honking and waving over the state line and screaming in tunnels. (ALOT more fun than it sounds!)

Finally, we made it to Arkansas... and we set up our tent and chairs and popped open the cooler. We tossed a football and waved our shakers. We were in fact THE only ALABAMA tent on the Arkansas campus. Therefore making us a target for Arkansas hate and a beacon of wandering Bama fans who would open up to us, telling us where the traveled from and where they were sitting in the stadium. Or the lone Bama fan would wander up asking for a cup or a drink. (Since they obviously couldn't ask any of the Arkansas fans)

The game, which I hope you got to watch on tv was a gut wrenching nail biter that was good up to the very last play. (the very best kind of game to watch)

Photo via Stefanie Dewhurst Photography

After a million smiles , pictures, cheers and songs from the band we were welcomed with a wave of gratitude from Saban. Which was a perfect ending to our time in Razorback Stadium.

After the game we spent a tired and hungry 2 hours in Buffalo Wild Wings waiting to eat. We entertained ourselves by playing Sweet Home Alabama and Tonight's Gunna Be a Good Night on the jukebox!

Oh and random story... our waiter had a tattoo of a toaster on his elbow.... when we asked him why he said that it was because before he got it... everyone said

1. Don't get something that you'll regret

2. Get something that means something to you

3. Get something that you'll like forever

4. Really think it through before getting one

So he went in on an impulse, made a rash decision, got something that he instantly regretted and meant nothing to him... "Therefore making it the most meaningful thing in the world."

HIS WORDS.... NOT MINE...

We stayed at the Country Inn in Rogers, Arkansas (about 20 miles outside of Fayetteville)

The next morning we got up for a late breakfast at the Village Inn.

Now I don't know if it is all food establishments in Arkansas or simply because we were dressed to the nines in Alabama gear, but it once again took over an hour to get our food out.

After breakfast we met up with one of Tom's old high school friends who actually goes to Arkansas, Brady who gave us a tour of his campus.

He was so cool and even studied for a year in Germany. So obviously we are now facebook friends.

After the tour we headed back to Tuscaloosa, blaring our fight song and waving our national championship flags out the window.

Got back to Ttown safe and sound around 11 p.m. ...exhausted and filled with lasting memories!

Song/quote of the trip:

DOUBLE RAINBOW ALL THE WAY, ACROSS THE SKY. -Everyone

IT'S STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A TRIPLE UNION - Brady (this made my life)

After giving Sarah the prize of either one golden nugget or a million points for winning the final round of our map game (where I called out a city and Tom and Sarah had to guess which state it was in.... and it was a lot harder for them than expected.. HAHAHA) anyways she won the game and chose the GOLDEN NUGGET!! ...suddenly we hear... .nom nom nom nom from Sarah....

All I could say was... "DID YOU EAT IT!?? ITS NOT A CHICKEN NUGGET!"

It was a lot funnier that it sounds.... trust me.

All in all... AMAZING WEEKEND!!!!

Every MWF I have a 2 hour break where I read the paper, work on hw and people watch in Bidgood Bistro. Today there are asians eating, and I ruined the sudoku.

WEEK IN REVIEW

So it has been a week or more since I last blogged. Not good, but what is good is the time I've had the past week.

Last thursday the ladies at the office took me out for lunch. It was MARVELOUS. My co-worker Kristen cooked lunch for the editorial staff and hosted us all at her precious new house! I could not have felt more special!!

Friday was mom and my birthday. It was the most stress free day I have had in a long time. Needless to say it was practically perfect in every way. Worked at the office for a few hours (they let me come in late AND leave early!) then haircut (not that anyone can really tell, but I like it!) and a quick shopping trip with mom at TJMAXX and HomeGoods (of course I bought nothing.)

Then came home to make a birthday cake (yes I make my own birthday cake, and it is not sad -- i LIKE to do it :)

As soon as it came out of the oven the family headed to OLIVE GARDEN (the most tasty of all places!)

Saturday was my PARTY. and PARTY we did! 8 wonderful friends and I had dinner and dessert at my house, along with a craft and LOTS of story telling. Then there was the most wonderful gifts anyone could ask for. (THANKYOU CARDS ARE IN THE MAIL!)

After dinner we traveled to Brittany's house where we made special drinks, ate peanut butter m&ms, played loaded questions and TALKED till 530 am.

Sunday after waking up from 3 hours of sleep, I met mom dad and harrison, and we drove to Huntsville to drop Harrison off with the grandparents (since camp is over, and all of us are working)!

Monday-Friday have been typical workdays. Spent my free time packing and watching movies... Oh except I didn't go in monday after feeling horrible, and Friday I overslept after my FAULTY alarm failed me. I made it in by 10 (after Kristen called at 930 to make sure I wasn't in a car wreck), mortified... but they assured me everyone does it.

So now it is Saturday once again! AUGUST 7, and I am about to drive to Huntsville with Brittany Moore for Ashlyn's Bachelorette PARTY!

PS. Ashlyn graduated COLLEGE today!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Lots of pictures and fun are sure to be seen in the upcoming blog post! Her wedding is in a week and a day!

The Wilder Side of Life: CSN GIVEAWAY!!!

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Homewood Public Library

So today I am typing this post from the Homewood Public Library. Weird right? Well it is. I am on my lunch break, and the library is a mere 2 minutes from my office, with traffic, so I thought I'd stop by.

Not that I'm not always wanting to stop by, seeing as how I LOVE the library. Literally, I have a true LOVE for the library. Being here, browsing, reading, hanging out in the coffee lounge, you name it. It is a great escape.

So anyways I find myself here amidst the noon hour, and sit down at one of the few wi-fi computers. Two boys are at the computer next to me playing simultaneous video games.... LOUDLY.

Phrases such as, "Kill it!" "Get it!! Get it!!" "Oh yeaaaaaaaah!" and "NOOOOOOOOOO!!!" echo throughout these hallowed halls. ... leaving me more than slightly annoyed.

Anyways other than that, I find the library a great place to relax and break between work, instead of going out for lunch or staying and eating a packed lunch at my desk.

Tip for the day: Visit your local library and stay frugal! :)

Into the Vortex

So today was the day mom and I were going to venture out and find a slip cover for one of our yard sale treasures. Mom got a mail flyer that advertised slipcovers at Old Time Pottery for $39.99. Which was a great price, especially after looking at ones from Wal-mart, Target, HomeGoods, and Overstock.com. costing anywhere between $50-$100.

Once we arrived at OTP mom gets a memory flashback. (I love when this happens) She looked at me and said.... "Oh my gosh, Katie, exactly 22 years ago to the day (when she was pregnant with me) I came into THIS store, which back then was K-mart. I came in here barefoot because my feet were so swollen none of my shoes fit me."

So then I respond, (having just watched the movie 17 Again last night with mom) "When we cross through those sliding doors, what if we go into a vortex and I go back into your womb!!!?"

Mom laughs and says yeah right.... while I ominously say... "We are knowingly entering into our fate right now"

Mom chuckles to herself, and no lie as we walk through the door I slip (yes it had been raining... I'm not super clumsy) and almost fall and hit my head, catching myself on mom's arm before I do.

We both stare into each others eyes, wide and full, knowing for sure that if in fact I had hit my head, the vortex would have swallowed me up into her womb.

Luckily it did not, meaning I was able to get a great slipcover and some AMAZING throw pillows. Mission Accomplished.

Just thought I'd share this random moment in time. :)

Pictures to come of the slipcover and pillows.

Side note: Sarah and her mom were at OTP at the same time we were. We had a blast milling about looking for cool things for our new apartment. I especially enjoyed it when either of our moms would hold up something completely hideous or all together useless and tell us how cute it was or how much we needed to get it, since it was after all on SUPER SALE.

Good times!