Greetings All! It has been awhile since I've posted but I'm ready to give you the juice so here goes.

First and foremost, holy emotions! Relocating has been playing a major toll on me. One day I feel like I'm hot stuff because I have a Master's and am pursuing my career and the next I feel like "What in the heck am I doing here away from the people that I love?" Not all the people, though. My sister has been an amazing one man support system and I truly am appreciative of everything she does for me.

On to some professional news.

I been on a plethora of interviews. Most of them are for positions that technically aren't what I want to do forever, but a girls gotta eat! I locked in one job but I'm looking to here from Clear Channel Radio next week for a position that will help boost my career. (So keep your fingers crossed)

In the meantime, I recently accepted a blogging position with Her Game Life, in which I'll be blogging information about the St. Louis Rams. (I initially wanted the Cowboys since I'm in Dallas now, but they only had Rams availability). I'll let you know when I begin posting so make sure you check me out.

As for fun,

I've been to a few new restaurants in the past weeks. One was Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck. It was delish but if it weren't for happy hour I would've had to wash dishes. However, the restaurant is located in the Reunion Tower (the ball building in the skyline) and rotated 360 degrees; the view was amazing. I also went to a gourmet Mexican spot called Cantina Loredo which was also delicious and had spectacular service.

Another first was Studio Movie Grill, the theater I went to to see The Dark Knight Rises (amaze) at last night. This place allows you to eliminate the "Dinner before or after the movie?" question by providing a full service restaurant and staff in the actual theater. I kept it simple with chicken fingers and fries but they have an assortment of choices. I recommend the New Orleans Hurricane if you're looking to "relax".

Enjoy the rest of your day!

-D


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Hello all! The holiday is over! Which means back to work for most. Fortunately (and finally) it means the same for me too. My temp position begins with an orientation tomorrow morning. I've been putting in an enormous amount of applications so I'm sure I'll get a permanent position shortly.

In the meantime I have been keeping my fitness up and trying new things; and my sister has been along for the ride. We went to I Fratelli, an Italian wine bar Saturday evening. Located in Irving, this restaurant quickly became one of my favs! The decor was chic and the food was reasonably priced which is always a plus. In addition, their bellinis are fabulous!

                                                                          


We concluded the evening with a trip to Blackfinn, a restaurant in Addison (love that area), to take advantage of the patio seating and have a few drinks to cap off the night.

I've recently done some research on the Internet and found an assortment of women's groups that meet up and do fun stuff together. This is totally out of my comfort zone, but why not? It sounds like a great way to meet new people and if it turns out to be a freak show I'll have a story to tell. I've also decided to take my fitness to another level and start doing marathons (5k only). The first one is called Heels and Hills and takes place in September!

I'm beginning to like it here!

-D

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Good afternoon and Happy Monday! Today is special because not only is it a new week, but a new month as well! Keeping a healthy mind, body and spirit are the essentials to happiness. Yesterday I started my month off with a great workout at a local track with my sister. 

As for career, although I have locked in a temporary position, the job search continues. It's very important to keep my skills on point so I've begun writing pieces on recent sports events. Here's a link to previous work I've done:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLbrC7sI_pE

I've also checked out an informative book titled "Make a Name for Yourself" by Robin Fisher Roffer which gives advice on personal branding strategies for women in the workplace. 

Furthermore, I won't be in Dallas for the holiday but I am super excited that I will FINALLY be spending the 4th with family in Louisiana (it's been over a decade). What are your holiday plans?




-D