Texas Time

Before heading to S. Korea I spent a couple months in Texas. Was SOOOOO nice! Got to spend tons of time with my family, mostly my mom, relaxing, hanging out with friends, getting ready for Korea, road trip to Austin & Houston, sleeping in, staying up super late (2am) because I would have interviews almost every night for a month with people in Korea (was exhausting), running/biking, watching TV shows, etc. I had so much free time & not even once did I get bored. Loved it!!! But as they say, "idle time is the devil's playground." I can see that. Because I had so much free time, but it made me kinda lazy. Waited till the last minute to get most of my stuff done.
I went with Courtney & her brother Blake to Austin for the TX/Arkansas game. It was so fun! I got to hang out with Adrian & check out how much Austin has changed since I went to school there. And Courtney, if you're reading this, I'm still waiting on you to send those picts from that weekend so I can post them!!;) Adrian also came to Dallas TX/OU Weekend so it was great to see him!!
I had to go to the nearest Korean Consulate to get my visa & the closest was in Houston. Good excuse to go & visit BJ. My mom & I drove down there & stayed a couple of nights. I got to see Willard (aka Jill) & catch with everything going on with her. And spend time w/ my 'brah.'
He had a nasty raw oyster shooter...looked disgusting but he seemed to enjoy it.
We went the the holocaust musuem, ate at some awesome restaurants, had dinner w/ Lyn & KD, toured around H-town.
My mom & I hung out a ton. Went to White Rock Lake, had pinics, went roller-blading & biking, movies, etc. We have such a good time together, she's my best friend. But I think that since we
knew I was leaving for a year, it made our time together that much sweeter. I really hope she can come & visit me in Korea!
We had a family going away party & one with some of the girls (Hayley, Sandi & Jordan). I already miss everyone so much! Remember, if anyone wants to come & visit, you are MORE than welcome! Bri is planning on it, my mom & maybe my nana, & Jordan. I would come after the winter b/c it gets pretty cold. Thanks so much for your prayers. Anyway, LOVE & MISS YOU! Let me know how you are!