Happy Thanksgiving!

So I'm a little late and I didn't do the "schedule post" thing right - this was suppose to appear on Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Turkey Day! Hope your day is filled with family and friends & laughter!! :)

 

 & a little thanksgiving humor for your Thursday! ;) 

Dad

 

 Mom

Julie

 

Me 

I looooove Thanksgiving food - can't wait ;)  XOXO, KB

P.s. I had a wonderful thanksgiving, filled with football, food, friends, family:)

HIGH 5 fo FRIDAY!

    ^^As always linkin' up with Lauren for H54F!^^
Friday, Friday, Friday.... you are always the highlight of my week, never a damper! So thankful for you ;)  1. FIG (flavour influence groups) - even though it was our last one for the Fall - it was so great, encouraging, reminding us ladies that the Lord's timing is perfect and we will not get to experience the fullness and abundance of God if we rely on ourselves and try to fulfill our own desire/goals! When facing obstacles/trials we have to hold on to our faith and not give up! Hebrews 12:1-3 ; Ephesians 3:20-21

^"20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21

This is one of my favorite verses! It's a perfect display of Christ's love for us, and He is the ultimate provider.




2.  Spice Tea. - Family Recipe - always love drinking it when it's cold outside. :)

3. This past Sunday - my sweet friend Jannehla was baptized! #lifechange was made! AMEN - so happy for you Jannehla.



4. WEEKEND. I get to hang out with some friends that I first met in June of this year when I began taking my prereq's for PA School - it's one friends birthday and we are invited to share in her celebration! Also I will get to see some friends from high school tonight that I hardly ever see & some friends from college!!!! It will be filled with relationships! Of course to add to the excitement - THEMIX & PRIME are this weekend and ****SPECIAL**** PRIME EVENT :D SKATETOWN on Sunday night!!! COME IF YOU CAN :) All the info is below! If you need a ride - let me know.





5. Today at my work, we are having our annual Administrative Thanksgiving Luncheon - except this time we are being different and having a "PIZZA THANKSGIVING" - excited. I love pizza. (well anything Italian for that matter)
PS. My friend Candace is amazing I went from dark roots ombre - back to blonde last Friday! I love my hair!   

What are your highlights (see what I did there, haha) for the week?! - Share them below!!! or link up with Lauren!!!

XOXO,
Kristi Brooke

Up My Game

Happy Throwback, Thirsty or Thrifty Thursday! (take your pick)

So, I've recently stood back and looked at my wardrobe and I need some serious game changers in my closet. I want to up my professional attire! Everyone at my job wears suites - well HELLO - I work for a Chief Financial Officer. So I have been researching some reasonably priced places  where I can find some professional pieces to add to my closet and I think I have found some at H&M!

Yes, I know they are all black - but that's how the environment is up hear - a tad snoozeville if you catch my drift ;) BUT I can jazz it up with some shoes/blouses/jewels. Love the poofed shoulders on the last blazer.

I found these gems - I can wear them with flats! My legs are SO short that its hard to find slacks that work with flats!  (did you hear that - I rhymed!)

 This blouse also comes in Ivory and Dark Blue/Purple! Love it - may want every color. I love the floral blouse too - something different than black.

 If you have any suggestions or places you love to shop that are reasonably priced - don't hesitate to share! PLEASE :D! I would like to broaden my horizons with the stores I shop from.

XOXO, 

Kristi Brooke

Mondays should be more like Fridays!

Happy Monday....

I feel in need of a vacation but I'm not sure that is going to happen anytime soon! I miss being in college and not yet having a sense of urgency to get school done.... aw to be young! ;) - lol I'm feeling old and unaccomplished.

I missed out on blogging last week - its been supa busy at work! I mean like no time to post a status on Facebook or upload a picture to Instagram, busy. Yes, that busy. However, so thankful for a J.O.B. and with that comes responsibility. So alas, I must continue being an adult and carrying on with the routine of work and shove my adolescent behaviors aside.

How are we feeling today bloggets? I don't have any jokes to share with you or fun trivia...

My weekend was pretty amazeballs - I went to karaoke with some beautiful friends on Friday night at the Magic Time Machine, we had dinner (which we probably could have skipped) and then waited for the entertainment to start.... It was hilarious, embarrassing, crazy and fun. All in all we had a good time! To my surprise there was a pretty big crowd there - all mixed from 21-70's it was quite interesting! My favorite song I sung was "Someone Like You" by Adele. Only one picture was taken - I'm not sure why, these would have been great moments to catch. Next time you're looking for something new to try - go to MTM and karaoke - you'll have a blast!

Saturday morning came quick! I was up early to shadow at Children's and boy was I not ready for my voice to be totally gone - little too much fun karoke"ing", next time I will try and sing more than yell ;) LOL
Saturday evening was TheMix and it was CrayCray... the students played a game called SPOONS and it was INTENSE but fun! My 7th grade girls group was 2nd place - 8th grade boys won! We'll get them next time ladies :)

Sunday Funday, was great! Went to church at Fellowship Church - Grapevine, after the service we had Prime! If you have not been to Prime and you are in college or a young professional - you must try it it starts around 12:30 on Sundays at the Grapevine campus. It's an awesome new movement for our generation. Check it out!!!!!!

Happy Monday, hope it feels like a Friday - only 4 more days til the weekend :) whoop!

XO,
KBT

~H54F~10/26/12

So here we are again Friday, nice of you to visit! :) ....

This week there have been some fun things going on, so here is my 5 highlights of the week & as always Linkin' up with Lauren!

1.) Wednesday night was the Bring Your Best: Chili Cook-off! It was Flavour VS. Men of the House! My sister entered and won first place for Wild Card #1! White Chicken Chili. It was SO yummy! 

2.) On top of it being the Chili cook-off we got to spend some sweet time in our groups! It grew this week!!!! We got to meet some new faces:)... and I only have a picture of some of the members. (which was pictured last week - yes i know) & Shout Out to my sweet friend Kristin Doty - She baked some yummy goodness and let me have one! (I think it was a brownie - but whatever it was, was GUUD) #canihavemoreplease

3.) I got some trendy boots in the mail this week! :) #excited to wear them

4.) LOVING the cooler weather :) 

5.) I only have a month and a 1/2 left of my CHEMISTRY class! I'm jumping for joy... kinda... 

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!!! I am SO ready for this weekend... :) The MIX and Prime are here :D except I will not get to participate in Prime they moved it to after the 11:30 service and I volunteer from 1-5 the 2nd and 4th Sundays out of the month! BUT YOU should go! & I'll get to go next week!! Prayers needed, I have lots of homework due next week, a test, quiz and lab. The Lord is my strength. 

XOXO,  KB

Throwback Thursday

So in honor of #throwbackthursday here are some pictures from waaaay back ;)

 

 (no clue how old maybe 3 or 4? #chubsters)

Easter - not sure what year (but isn't this nice.... 

matching dresses and we're not clearly identical twins)

 

 

5th grade (me and Sammie - the flowers are a nice touch! LOL)

 

 

7th grade (we're getting better!)

 

 

 8th grade (if only I could be this skinny again!)

9th grade Nimitz Homecoming (oh the memories HA.HA.)

Senior Year at our first Lecrae Concert! LOL - do we look "krunk" or what?

Group on Europe Trip - after High School Graduation 2006 :)

2007 - Julie went to live in Cali! (wanting this car lol)

That's all for now! 

XOXO

kristi brooke

Random Wednesday

A) Four places that I go to over and over: Work, Fellowship Church, School, Children's

B) Four people who e-mail me (regularly): My mom, Alma Lee Price, Vicki Burchell (my cousin is a missionary in Mali, Africa and sends emails), Karina & Katrina (trainers)

C) Four of my favorite places to eat: La Madeleine, Maggiano's, Cheddar's, P.F. Chang's

D) Four places I would rather be right now: On a vacation (tropical or cold anywhere but here)! Abilene visiting my grandparents, in PA school already, or a medical mission trip!

E) Four people I think will respond: I'm not expecting anyone to, since this is a blog! (But I tag Julie Thetford, Lauren, Chris and Falen & Laura )

F) Four TV shows I watch over and over: Greys Anatomy, Covert Affairs, Private Practice, Revenge (probably should watch less of them)

 FLAVOUR and MEN OF THE HOUSE TONIGHT! CHILI Cook off! #womenwillwin

 XOXO,
 ~KB


Ps. Made my first button for my blog >> check it out it's on the right!! You could even grab it if you wanted!! ;)

Super Tuesday

 

 

 

I decide to link up with Nicholl over at The Chiffon Diary today, for Facts Tuesday ;)

 

Fact: I am not afraid of no makeup days.... (like today!..)

Fact: I think deleting friends in the FB "world" is a little childish - I admit I have done it before!

Fact: Buns & Braids are the hairstyles of laziness, at least in my case and yet they can still look chic.

Fact: My washer & dryer are half the size of a normal washer & dryer, so I get to spend twice the amount of time doing laundry then I would when I was living at my parents house! & I am ever so NOT fond of laundry. #confession

Fact: 70% of people I work with are older than I am as in my parents age or older. (no offense mom & dad!)

Fact: One of my great friends from college, and coworkers is getting married next year in June and I get to be a bridesmaid - wahoo! I love this duty.

Fact: When I see other people's blogs it makes me want to quit my job and focus solely on this so that I can perfect it and spend more time on the design. #sillyiknow

Fact: At the end of a cardio workout, I must make sure all of my calories and miles end in whole numbers - not decimals. (not 124.3 - must be 125) Does this make sense? #analretentivemuch

Fact: Halloween is my least favorite holiday, besides the candy bit.

Fact: Hi, my name is Kristi and I am an Instragm addict.

Fact: It is Mole day! (Mole as in Chemistry mole); makes me want to say moley, moley, moleeeey.

 

 

Happy Tuesday everyone! Enjoy the day. :)

 

In Him,

KBT

 

God is Good ALL THE TIME!

Daily Devos -

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God; keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands..." - Deuteronomy 7:9

THINK:

During uncertain times the enemy, Satan, causes us to focus on the things we don't know rather than what we do know. We start allowing those questions that have no answers to go through our minds. "When are they going to call about the job?", "What did the lab tests show?", "What is he or she thinking?". This cycle of questioning causes us to become stifled and we miss God's hand moving in our lives! It's important for us to set a reminder of what we do know instead of creating questions about what we don't know. The Christian life is not about what we don't know. God wants us to go with what we know - that he is bigger than we can imagine, faithful in all things and good at all times!

PRAY:

Pray for God to stop the questions about what you don't know and ask Him to remind you of what you do know - how big, faithful and good He is!

ACT:

Set a reminder on your phone to remind you at random times of how God is BFG - Big, Faithful and Good ALL THE TIME! 

Ooooh, Happy Day!

Friday Night Highlights!

This week was interesting... I was not really stressed about my extremely hard test that came on Wednesday morning, UNTIL Wednesday morning. lol Ironically, okay not so ironic - I had not studied as much as I wanted but at this point for this test it was toooo late, I was "studied out" math is not my forte and I am just not so into studying for math! So alas, the grade I made I take full credit for and no complaining. HEY I passed! I was agreeable with it due to the low amount of studying that occurred. I am going to try harder on the next one! YES, that's the attitude I need to have & repeat "I love Chemistry!" until 12/14/12 when my class ends. lol

Moving on....
Linkin' up with Lauren for my H54F! 

1. I am going to be getting some boots from BELK (never ordered from there before but they had a really good sale going on) - I'll take pics when I receive them!
2. I was in need of some "professional attire" for work so I ordered a blazer and skirt for work! - excited to get those in the mail. I just love snail mail and packages in general.
3. I am wearing one of my favorite pairs of boots today. #FRESHFRIDAY

4. started my day off right with some Starbucks and Michael Buble!

5. Wednesday (I forgot my Random Wednesday post :/ - mental note; must get better!) is FIG - Flavour Influence Groups & Men of the House @ Fellowship Church - Grapevine Campus! & we had some new faces! I love meeting new people and getting to hear opinions from girls my age! 

Here's a picture of our group :)

::SHOUT OUT:: It's one of my group members birthdays today!
Everyone eat cake in honor of Jannehl Carranza Contreras today! Happy Birthday girl!!! I'm so blessed to have met such a sweet person! :)

Friday Love

Good morning Bloggies :)

Happy Friday to you! I am always so so soooo thankful when Friday comes! - Aren't you?

I don't know about you but my weeks are seeming to just fly by and I can never gain a hold on them or stop to think for a minute; it's just always go, go, go! I am excited though for this season of life because I am getting to do things I have never done before! As well as learn new things from new people and meeting new people! I'm not taking it for granted.

Time for my High Five ;) - Linkin' up with Lauren - as always!

 

1. I just love braids & animal print.
2. The wonderfully, newly, engaged Kristen DeLeon graced me with her presence to have dinner with me Monday night! I truly enjoy your friendship and company everytime we get together - so glad God blessed me with you friend!!!
3. I am LOVING this weather. #HELLO
4. I had a Polyatomic Ions and Lab quiz (two quizzes) and I made 100s on BOTH! Giving God the glory. He continually amazes me and shows me that he is enough even when I am not.
5. I absolutely love chocolate milk - went to the store just for this.


Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
XO,
KB

Random Wednesday

Happy Random Wednesday!

{today's 5 random facts}

• More money is spent on gardening than on any other hobby! 
• On average, 100 people choke to death on ball-point pens every year.
• Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous line in The Terminator 'I'll be back' was originally 
• scripted as 'I'll come back'.
• The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.  

Random Thought: "I want to attend Ray LaMontagne concert - but he doesn't come to Dallas :("

 

{:: October 10th - National Days::}
National Day of the Republic of China
National Bullying Prevention Center - Unity Day Oct. 10, 2011
(click the link above to learn more)

 

Want to know how to get your hair wavy in 10 minutes?! Check this out >>> The Hair Do... How To

Wednesday night = FLAVOUR Influence Groups and Men of the House tonight!!! Wahoo!!! 

 (click the links to find out more info)

Prime this Sunday after the 10 AM Service!! @ Grapevine Campus :)

Hope everyone has a wonderfully, blessed wednesday!

It's Hump Day, so we only have two more days before it's the weekend! We can make it. :):)

xoxo, 

KBT

P.S Prayers for my Chemistry class - I have two quizzes and a Lab tomorrow; appreciate it! 

Friday Highlights

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! (WE made it :))

 Just let it sink in....

okay. so happy friday to you. now on to the IMPORTANT things....

 I'm going to share with you my High Five For Friday! :D I knew you'd be excited!

Linkin' up with Lauren @ From My Grey Desk

 1. Coffee Date with these two lovely ladies planned for Sunday! - CAN.NOT.WAIT.

2. Super, Beyond STOKED ~ I made a 25/25 on our Chemistry Lab quiz!! - (it's a huge deal) 

3. STITCHFIX -  received my first fix this week ;) it was so fun to get a package and open it up to find all the goodies inside! Check it out!!!

4. Proverbs 4:23 "Guard your heart above ALL else for it is the source of life" 

5. Fresh Friday - wear these cute Flatties -  (kohls)

In other news, 

TheMix NEW ERA DANCE BATTLE 

is 

SATURDAY - 6th-8th grade

5:30pm Check in & ends at 8:00pm

PRIME - College & Young Professionals 

THIS Sunday after 10AM service @ FC Grapevine campus

Come and see what God has in store for you!

I'm quite excited about this weekend, the weeks are flying by me I don't feel like I have a handle on anything any more, perhaps this is what "letting go and letting God" will do to you. I prefer to think of it as organized chaos - except I have a hard time remembering that I am not the organizer. Can I get an Amen?? #ANYONEfeelme

Weekend Additions:

I get another opportunity to shadow a PA at Children's Medical Center this weekend and I am so excited, this will be the 3rd time and we are going to be in a different part of the ER - each time I feel excited/nervous (even though I am only observing) - HOWEVER last time I did get to put gloves on and hold a patients hand/arm while she stitched them up so that he wouldn't move it during the procedure! THAT WAS AWESOME. It's the little things. 

*Also - super fun, studying for Chemistry

Have a fabulously, fresh Friday! & a blessed weekend!
XO,
KBT

I need You by my side today....

Good morning, Happy Wednesday!

Let's just be HONEST; I am already having a crazy, frustrating day. I'm trying to stay positive.... ah prayers are needed.

"Lord, thank You for this day - thank You for a job that do not have to work outside or that I have to be on my feet all day. Thank You for your mercy and forgiving me of my sins, I pray that I would give that same grace to the people that I encounter today. Thank You for the lessons You are trying to teach me - help me to open my eyes and catch on so that I do not have to learn over and over again. Lord, I pray for wisdom regarding people and patience to deal with them. I'm so thankful You love me and my messed up self. Father, I pray that I would be gracious and happy for the authorities you have placed in my life at my work. I pray for peace and understanding of people that I would be compassionate for their sake as well as patient, help me to realize that they may not understand what they are doing at times. Help me to see the way you see people. Lord I want to be more like You, when people see me I want them to see You in my life and not me. I pray that my life would display Christ and that my name would be less known - this is a hard task and I will take one moment at a time. 
I have faith that You will be my strength and You will never leave me and that I can rest in You.I pray all this in Your precious son's name, I pray that you would fulfill your will and take these and do something far beyond anything I could imagine."

Enjoying this song today: "How He Loves" - Kim Walker-Smith // I think it may be my favorite! She was blessed with a beautiful voice.

SO HAPPY for FLAVOUR Influence Groups tonight! I really enjoy them! :)

FALLLLL

YAY IT'S OFFICIALLY FEELING LIKE FALL!!! :) 

Happy 2nd Day of October!

Plans for this week: 

Studying

Flavour

Laundry - not any fun

New Era DANCE BATTLE @ The Mix! 

Shadowing!!

Hope everyone's week is off to a great start!! ;) 

XO,

Kristi Brooke

It's that time again.... High 5 4 Friday!

TGIF.

Lets say it again, TGIF. 

One more time. TGIFFFF. (added the extra abbrevs. for Friday - because if you can't tell I am excited it is FRIDAY.)


This week was an absolute whirl-wind and yet, it felt like it was NEVER going to be the weekend! lol
Boy! am I happy it is finally here :)

Linkin' up with Lauren  for High Five For Friday! ;)

1. The Lord is beyond merciful.
2. Fresh Friday - wearin' a pair of my FAV heels!
3. Flavour on Wednesday - always a good time {the 2X I have been! ;)}We had two new faces! I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do with/through our group! Praying for you girls!
4. Maple & Motor. - lunch today with Ginny Alexander and Amanda Allen (co-workers) It's Ginny's Last Day! Wahoo for her!!!! Good luck with your future endeavors!
5. RELATIONOLOGY CONFERENCE - begins tonight! COME its FREE! & The MIX this weekend!!!!

Hope everyone has an AWESOME weekend! It's ALSO my Father's birthday on Saturday! Whoop Whoop - shout out to my PaPa! Happy Early Birthday Sir! You're sure lookin' wise and well in your age! LOVE YOU! xoxo Hugs!

I get the opportunity to shadow at Children's again, as well as volunteer! Be thankful for what you get to do that others do not. Also, be happy you are healthy - its not something to be taken for granted!!!!!

XO,
Kristi Brooke