New Gig...

So I admit it, I really am awful at posting on this blog. There, I said it! I am not sure why I am so unmotivated to post here, but I am. I am though now a contributor to East Austinite, which is taking my writing time and witty comments. So if you are interested in the happenings in East Austin, you can find me here posting under Cassandra G. Otherwise, maybe one day I will get energize to write here as well.

Karaoke Fun!

So I have found my new favorite Happy Hour spot, the Highball! Last night, we had tickets to see the sold out showing of Eclipse at the Alamo. While we waited in high anticipation to view our eye candy, we deicided to meet next door for some drinks
Well, not only does the Highball have $2 pints, but they also have free karaoke rooms until 7! I have never been the one to sing karaoke as I know how awful my voice is and I freeze up in total embarrassment. I also knew I just had to suck it up and give it a try, and oh! What a try is was. We got pretty crazy in our little disco room, let me present:

MIA Paper Planes


Janice Joplin Bobby Magee


Murder on the Dance Floor


I think this was Britney Spears’ Slave


We also had a duet of ABBA’s Take a Chance on Me and closed it out with Cat Steven’s Peace Train. I am so going back.

So much better than Hamilton's Pool...

This weekend marked the 35th Birthday of a good friend and to celebrate, we did the usual Austin summer thing, went to a nearby swim spot to drink beer and soak in the sunshine. We packed up the "light" rolling cooler, Brodie, sweet tea vodka and started our journey. After picking up two more friends in for the trip and meeting the other truck in our carpool, we set off towards some private land out by Hamilton's Pool.

I was forewarned that there would be a hike, but I didn't really know what I was in for. After a very hot, very scratchy hike with a water snake spotting and wading hip deep in questionable pools of water, we arrived to our spot and boy was it worth it.The next few hours were spent cliff jumping (I did not partake) and floating on noodles. This is why I live in Austin and this is what makes the summer bearable.

And here they are...

Married Woman...

I am going to be shutting this blog down soon. I will post some of Nessa's photos once they are done but otherwise, my wedding blogging is over. You can still follow me on my other blog though: 1 Month, 1 Change where myself and some other ladies write about our experiences in improving our lives over the next year.

Photo Booth

Go here to look at the pictures, I am dying!! Too funny

Jillian, you salty siren…

So this is kind of off topic, but it does make my bones ache so I thought I would write about it. I have started Jill’s 30 Day Shred. For those who haven’t heard of it, Jillian Michaels is a trainer on the Biggest Loser and her workout DVD is popular on the bridal and spring break circuit. I am convinced that she is trying to kill me in 5 minute intervals.
I started it this week with my “break” days being yoga class. Her workout consists of at 3-2-1 plan, 3 minutes Strength, 2 minutes Cardio and 1 minute abs. You repeat this for 20 minutes and do a cool down, easy peasy right? I can do anything for 20 minutes. WRONG!! I can barely walk or sit down, my thighs are screaming in pain and it hurts to raise my arms. The worst part is the actual work out. After about 8 minutes I am huffing and puffing and after 12 I am yelling out loud like a body builder. I have had to banish Jason from the house during these workouts because he can’t stop giggling at my poor performance. The good news is, it is working! I am feeling stronger in just 1 week and a smidgen trimmer too. I plan on following this through at least until the wedding and maybe if I am motivated until the honeymoon in late April.