7-0

And Tech smashes Texas A&M 43-25!!

TEXAS TECH IS 7-0 this season!!

Watching the game today was fun- just me and the Big-ster hanging out watching football. Harassing Craig was great, too. Good thing Nick will be a smart nephew and overcome the maroon in his house and LOVE TECH! (Wishful thinking according to his dad, I have hope)

This week at work was exciting, we have temporary employees, which we call VRC's (Volunteer Recruitment Coordinators). We hired three last week and they are doing a wonderful job recruiting jailbirds for our lockup on the 20th of November. One VRC has a laugh that is close to the sound of nails on a chalkboard~ it is a nervous laugh but seriously does she have to laugh at EVERYTHING? I am definitely getting my management skills tested in my ability to support her work and keep her on track ....

No, on a serious note it was a great experience to interview these people and train them to efficiently and effectively do their job. Holly and I "coach" them during the day which makes accomplishing our work difficult but do-able. They really are nice people that enjoy doing well and want to do a good job for us.

So far no BOHs in this office, what can I say I am the luckiest person I know right now. I really do love the work I am doing and I LOVE my boss. She is truly a wonderful person- she is energetic, fun and has the drive to make our ideas work and accomplish our goals. It was nice a few weeks ago our regional director wanted us to shelf a social event, which is October 24, Holly asked my opinion (it was looking grim) and I told her that I didn't want to waste the organization's money, but I also don't believe in giving up. What a tough position... we decided to give it two more days for something positive to happen. What is nice is WE really did decide together, I really am a part of a team that cares and wants my opinion. The event started to TAKE OFF ~ we have a PSA for the event playing on 2 stations in LBK, it is a donated 30 second spot. :) We have KOOZIES that are awesome as gifts for all the attendees, I created a program, and we have a silent auction!! I am so excited for this event and looking forward to the 2009 Boo Bash!

Jon is doing great, the semester is almost 1/2 over and he studies like crazy! It is so weird to be on the other side- because he studies every single night. I am proud of him though- he is taking college algebra and Texas history, he is enjoying the classes and doing very well in both of them. In the meantime I am learning a lot of TX history.

Mr. Big went to the vet this week, he weighs 15.4 lbs!! I know, I know he has gained 2lbs in the last year, but the vet said he is one of the most LEAN yorkies she has ever seen. Apparently, running 2 miles with me 3/4 times a week is keeping him in great shape- I'm glad one of us is benefiting from this!

We ran this morning and it was so nice- the weather is changing in Lubbock, cool days with the sun to warm you up- it was GREAT.

Received new pictures of Nick- yay- :)

Look how cute my nephew is!!!

He is so stinkin' ADORABLE!!!

I miss him so much, I haven't seen him since June and he has changed so much- I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM AGAIN~~Make him a Tech fan and an Aunt Ashley fan!!

We went out last Friday for Amber's 23rd birthday and I have some photos ~~

Amber and I at Fox & Hound

Jeff & Jon at F/H

So, we don't do A LOT because Jon has school and working full time is more exhausting than I thought ;) but we have fun when we get a chance to go out.

No big plans this weekend, Jon has to work all weekend as usual, but we may be out tonight for Ross' birthday. LOTS of October birthdays-- and one more coming up :)