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This little blog started on our wedding website, which kept family and friends up to date on the planning and details. Of course this is where we will provide all of the recaps of the wedding and everything after. We look forward to keeping family and friends up to date on our lives here in Texas and all of the adventures we share as newlyweds!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Happy Birthday-You Are No Longer a Capricorn

Well that was not the best birthday gift! I apparently am no longer a Capricorn because the earth is "wobbly"...and after 25 years of being a Cap and believe that I fit the description pretty well



"Capricorn in a Nutshell: Capricorns are very ambitious people, they always have something they are pursuing and they want their lives to be fulfilled and important. Capricorns are extremely patient and will wait a long time for something they want, when the opportunity arises, they will plan their steps carefully to others, they might appear hesitant but this is not true, they know that there is only one chance to succeed and they are filing together their information to take the proper steps to accomplish their goal with flying colors, not just second rate. Capricorns have a very active mind and strong powers of concentration. Capricorns like being in control of their surroundings and everyone in their life. Capricorns are very cautious but this only to survey the situation before leaping in, they will never make a hasty jump in. They accept change but introduce it slowly so they can get used to it and incorporate it into their life. Capricorns tend to see life in black or white, definitive's only. There are no gray areas for these are areas that are not understood and this makes Capricorn feel uncomfortable. They tend to be in control in a romantic relationship that way they are never vulnerable to another person."



I now apparently was one of the many that now have a new astrological "sign" and now fall into the realm of Sagittarius...

Sagittarius tend to aim their arrows of thought upward, being the incurable optimists of the zodiac. Sagittarius often look at the sunny side of life and the silver lining to any dark cloud. Sagittarius are honest to a fault, for you can say what's on your mind before you realize that someones feelings might be hurt. Since the Sagittarius is part horse, there is also a connection between Sagittarius and horses, be it a love of riding or an emphasis on the most powerful part of a horse: its legs and thighs. In fact, many of Sagittarius love outdoor hiking and long distance running. The Sagittarius motto is "It is better to know how to learn than to know." You seek knowledge and wisdom, never tiring of the quest for what is yet to come. Others enjoy being with you when you are in your outgoing and joyful mood, but you can become more sullen if you feel that your wings have been clipped. Even in a restrictive situation, however, you'll not lose hope--and it is this inspirational perspective that leads you to your greatest success.

I personally think that I fall much more into the Capricorn area than the Sagittarius...so even though there's been a "change" in the stars I think I'll stick with the Capricorn sign...

Did your "sign" change if so what do you think about your "new sign"....

Monday, January 3, 2011

What a Way to End 2010!

After making the 7.5 hour drive to the east and arriving in Memphis it was completely worth it to be there as UCF rang in the New Year with their very first Bowl win at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl again Georgia!

The weather held out and we only had a few showers until after the game and my voice is slowly making a come back after a lot of screaming but it made the drive all the more worth it to be there!

I will say however that I am still a bit sad that in the ESPN broadcast after the game it wasn't about UCF winning but rather Georgia losing....oh well nonetheless a great way to round out the 2010 season!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

It's coming to an end...

Where has December gone? Christmas is over and we are heading full speed ahead to 2011 and I am at a loss as to where the year has gone. Nonetheless the Blanco's had a very relaxing Christmas and spent the majority of our day in our PJs hanging out watching Scrubs and an array of Christmas movies.

Now it's back to real life and work in the dreary rainy weather that has come to Dallas. As I sit in my office on the 9th floor and look out the window its completely black and I can't even see the Galleria Mall which sits across the tollway. Not exactly the best way to start out a Tuesday.

While I always love for work weeks to fly by (which this week should since its only a 3 day week then we are off to Memphis) it is bittersweet because the faster this week flies by the sooner 2011 arrives which means its time to reflect on the year and plan for the next.

I feel like I was able to accomplish a lot from my
list from 2010! I read 16 books aside from textbooks, started and now 1 year through my MBA, planned a trip for our anniversary as well as a second trip in May, "officially" became Mrs. Blanco, I've gotten a little more calm when it comes to money, I've gotten back to the gym but the holidays did put a bit of a speed bump in that....2009 "issues" are so far in the past that they don't bother me at all, and I'm up to 6-7 bottles of water a day! Not too shabby! Though I will admit that the scrapbook from the wedding is still unfinished.
In looking at 2010 we had some unexpected things that happened to us as well! Rene finished the CPA exam and got a promotion as did I and it really feels like Dallas is starting to be our "home" at least for the time being :)
Here's looking forward to what comes in 2011--now if only I could catch up and prepare myself for the new year as well!