Well, I am off to Seattle for the weekend!! Art, Hutch and I are going to check it out and see if I can picture myself living there. We are going to check out the campus (which I hear is just beautiful), scope out a few apartments (think old world, wood floors, crown molding and lots of character) and just enjoy ourselves, in what could be my future home!!!
According to weather.com it is supposed to be rainy and cold (well, colder than Scottsdale, which is registering at a lovely 99 degrees today) so I guess I will be experiencing Seattle in all it's rainy glory.
I am nervous and excited at the same time. This is such a huge decision, but a fun one at the same time. It is all happening so fast. The application process seemed never-ending, but now that I have been accepted it seems as though time is flying by.
I am hoping to make a decision this weekend and will keep you posted :) Either way, start saving those frequent flier miles, because regardless of where I end up, I always love visitors ♥
Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo,
whit
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Whoa. Talk about being thankful! I made a fairly decent (ok, BIG) mistake at work last week, which I just noticed today. I accidentally had a client sign a contract for the wrong dates!!! This potentially could have resulted in major cancellation penalties/fees for the client, and most likely cost us their business.
The hotel had drafted the contract for the wrong dates, I didn't catch their mistake during my review, the client signed, the hotel signed and BOOM! It was finalized. Upon realizing my mistake I called the hotel and braced for the worst. Lucky, lucky, lucky for me, the hotel sales person apologized to me for her part in the mistake, waved any cancellation fees and re-booked the program at the correct dates. Whewww! Hotel is happy, client is happy, crisis averted!
I am thankful for honest people, who go out of their way to make your life a bit easier. This mistake could have potentially cost me a big client, but thankfully I was working with this amazing sales person! Hallelujah!
What are you thankful for?
xoxo,
whit
The hotel had drafted the contract for the wrong dates, I didn't catch their mistake during my review, the client signed, the hotel signed and BOOM! It was finalized. Upon realizing my mistake I called the hotel and braced for the worst. Lucky, lucky, lucky for me, the hotel sales person apologized to me for her part in the mistake, waved any cancellation fees and re-booked the program at the correct dates. Whewww! Hotel is happy, client is happy, crisis averted!
I am thankful for honest people, who go out of their way to make your life a bit easier. This mistake could have potentially cost me a big client, but thankfully I was working with this amazing sales person! Hallelujah!
What are you thankful for?
xoxo,
whit
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday Ten... Exciting Things :)
1. Hutch, Art and I are going to Seattle this weekend. We're gonna check out the campus, meander through the neighborhoods and hopefully make my decision! This is all happening so fast, but I am very excited for this new chapter in my life!!
University of Washington Campus
2. Cabooooooo is coming up soon! So excited for a relaxing week with some of my favorite ladies, Maui Babe, sun and sand. And re-fried beans. Obviously.
Brown, bra, bra, brown, bra, brown paper bags
L.O.V.E. Cabo ♥
3. My sister isn't moving to Texas!! Woohoo!!! This means I will get to see Baby Alex as much as I want while I am home after Cabo!!! And every other time that I make my way back to Sacramento for this, that or the other reason!
Sweet Baby Alex
4. Ann is graduating on June 9th! How exciting! She is headed to college at St. John's University, a small private college in NYC! I remember graduating and heading to ASU, what a fun and exciting time!!
Ann, all grown up!!!
5. Lionel is coming back to the mainland, for like 2 weeks, including my birthday!!! I haven't seen him since Grandpa's funeral last August. Wayyyy too long for my liking!
Lionel, Lindsey and I a few years ago in Maui
6. I get to spend 5 days at home in Fair Oaks after Cabo. What a perfect way to recover after being in Mexico. Unlimited time with my amazing family!!! Plus getting to see Missy's new place and hopefully go to Family Day for the 49ers (and more importantly GOLD RUSH GIRLS!!)
Lindsey and I, last year at Family Day
7. Mike's sister is moving back to California and while I am so very sad that Wyatt won't be around anymore, I am excited that Mike and I will have the opportunity to have some time to ourselves!
Mike and I
8. I am going to a informational session at Phoenix Children's Hospital in June. I am excited about the possibility of becoming a volunteer and helping out with those in need.
9. My birthday is coming up!! While we don't have any exciting plans (just yet) I am happy to be able to spend it with my two favorite men, Lionel and Mike.
10. I get to get my hair done while I am home in Sac!! My stylist is probably going to want to give me a bob, because my hair is so dead, but it is long overdue!
University of Washington Campus
2. Cabooooooo is coming up soon! So excited for a relaxing week with some of my favorite ladies, Maui Babe, sun and sand. And re-fried beans. Obviously.
Brown, bra, bra, brown, bra, brown paper bags
L.O.V.E. Cabo ♥
3. My sister isn't moving to Texas!! Woohoo!!! This means I will get to see Baby Alex as much as I want while I am home after Cabo!!! And every other time that I make my way back to Sacramento for this, that or the other reason!
Sweet Baby Alex
4. Ann is graduating on June 9th! How exciting! She is headed to college at St. John's University, a small private college in NYC! I remember graduating and heading to ASU, what a fun and exciting time!!
Ann, all grown up!!!
5. Lionel is coming back to the mainland, for like 2 weeks, including my birthday!!! I haven't seen him since Grandpa's funeral last August. Wayyyy too long for my liking!
Lionel, Lindsey and I a few years ago in Maui
6. I get to spend 5 days at home in Fair Oaks after Cabo. What a perfect way to recover after being in Mexico. Unlimited time with my amazing family!!! Plus getting to see Missy's new place and hopefully go to Family Day for the 49ers (and more importantly GOLD RUSH GIRLS!!)
Lindsey and I, last year at Family Day
7. Mike's sister is moving back to California and while I am so very sad that Wyatt won't be around anymore, I am excited that Mike and I will have the opportunity to have some time to ourselves!
Mike and I
8. I am going to a informational session at Phoenix Children's Hospital in June. I am excited about the possibility of becoming a volunteer and helping out with those in need.
9. My birthday is coming up!! While we don't have any exciting plans (just yet) I am happy to be able to spend it with my two favorite men, Lionel and Mike.
10. I get to get my hair done while I am home in Sac!! My stylist is probably going to want to give me a bob, because my hair is so dead, but it is long overdue!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Thankful Monday
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Just a little reminder to be thankful for all that we have, especially our health.
A little prayer for HDD this morning. Wishing you a quick and painless recovery ♥
xoxo,
whit
A little prayer for HDD this morning. Wishing you a quick and painless recovery ♥
xoxo,
whit
Friday, May 21, 2010
T.G.I.F.
Ahhhh, the long awaited weekend is here!! Woohoo! I don't know about you, but I plan to relax, all weekend.
Tonight Mandy and I are going to make a very quick appearance at my friend Matt's going away/birthday party at some bar in Old Town. From there we are going to head to Mandy's new place. We're gonna rent Valentines Day and enjoy Sprinkles cupcakes and homemade sangria. Yumm!!
Saturday might consist of a bit of shopping for our Cabo trip prior to spending some quality time with my man friend. I'm thinking Pita Jungle, if I can talk him into it :) He is babysitting 3 cute pups this weekend, fun!!
one of my very favorite pictures of us
Sunday my (sometimes) very nice boss is treating my to a spa day at one of the very best spas in town: JW Marriott Camelback Inn. I am so very excited! Besides the awesome spa menu, the views are unparalleled. Turning off my cell phone and enjoying a relaxing day at the spa and then by the pool. The life of a bathing beauty :) Sunday night Mike and I are going to watch his friend Dave at his new Sunday night gig at another bar in Scottsdale. Love live music!!
JW Marriott Camelback Spa pool
Hope everyone has a great weekend! You deserve it!!
xoxo,
whit
Tonight Mandy and I are going to make a very quick appearance at my friend Matt's going away/birthday party at some bar in Old Town. From there we are going to head to Mandy's new place. We're gonna rent Valentines Day and enjoy Sprinkles cupcakes and homemade sangria. Yumm!!
Saturday might consist of a bit of shopping for our Cabo trip prior to spending some quality time with my man friend. I'm thinking Pita Jungle, if I can talk him into it :) He is babysitting 3 cute pups this weekend, fun!!
one of my very favorite pictures of us
Sunday my (sometimes) very nice boss is treating my to a spa day at one of the very best spas in town: JW Marriott Camelback Inn. I am so very excited! Besides the awesome spa menu, the views are unparalleled. Turning off my cell phone and enjoying a relaxing day at the spa and then by the pool. The life of a bathing beauty :) Sunday night Mike and I are going to watch his friend Dave at his new Sunday night gig at another bar in Scottsdale. Love live music!!
JW Marriott Camelback Spa pool
Hope everyone has a great weekend! You deserve it!!
xoxo,
whit
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Ohhhh hey there! Time for Thankful Thursday :)
This week I am thankful for "Me Time"
Last night I turned my phone off and enjoyed some time alllll to myself. I went to the gym, went tanning, did a few loads of laundry (GTL), took a suuuuper long shower, gave myself a mani & pedi (if you haven't ever used a PedEgg, you must try it! Kinda gross, but seriously works wonders), caught up on my People Magazine subscription and watched Hope Floats.
I woke up this morning with a whole new outlook on life :) Well maybe that's a bit dramatic, but either way, it was nice to have a night free of interruptions and all to myself!
What are you thankful for?
xoxo,
whit
This week I am thankful for "Me Time"
Last night I turned my phone off and enjoyed some time alllll to myself. I went to the gym, went tanning, did a few loads of laundry (GTL), took a suuuuper long shower, gave myself a mani & pedi (if you haven't ever used a PedEgg, you must try it! Kinda gross, but seriously works wonders), caught up on my People Magazine subscription and watched Hope Floats.
I woke up this morning with a whole new outlook on life :) Well maybe that's a bit dramatic, but either way, it was nice to have a night free of interruptions and all to myself!
What are you thankful for?
xoxo,
whit
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tuesday Ten... Favorite Country Songs
These are my favorite country songs right now... not of all time, but I still suggest making yourself a mix-tape :)
(in no particular order)
1. Hell On The Heart; Eric Church
2. The House That Built Me; Miranda Lambert
3. Gimme That Girl; Joe Nichols
4. She Won't Be Lonely Long; Clay Walker
5. Keep On Lovin' You; Steel Magnolias (I Keep On Loving You by Reba is also A+)
6. Wrong Baby Wrong; Martina McBride
7. Pray For You; Jaron and The Long Road to Love
8. Love Like Crazy; Lee Brice
9. Work Hard, Play Harder; Miranda Lambert
10. Rain Is A Good Thing; Luke Brian
(in no particular order)
1. Hell On The Heart; Eric Church
2. The House That Built Me; Miranda Lambert
3. Gimme That Girl; Joe Nichols
4. She Won't Be Lonely Long; Clay Walker
5. Keep On Lovin' You; Steel Magnolias (I Keep On Loving You by Reba is also A+)
6. Wrong Baby Wrong; Martina McBride
7. Pray For You; Jaron and The Long Road to Love
8. Love Like Crazy; Lee Brice
9. Work Hard, Play Harder; Miranda Lambert
10. Rain Is A Good Thing; Luke Brian
Monday, May 17, 2010
Just another manic monday...
Hello All,
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Mine was nothing to write home about, just caught up on sleep after being sickly last week.
I have decided to take a much needed break from Facebook and keep in touch with those I care about via telephone and email. So if you need to reach me, try this: whitney.haggerson@gmail.com
Happy Monday :)
xoxo,
whit
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Mine was nothing to write home about, just caught up on sleep after being sickly last week.
I have decided to take a much needed break from Facebook and keep in touch with those I care about via telephone and email. So if you need to reach me, try this: whitney.haggerson@gmail.com
Happy Monday :)
xoxo,
whit
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful that I am starting to feel human again. I have been sickly all week with some sort of stomach bug, yuck! I went to the doctor yesterday and she gave me some medicine and I slept for 15 hours! Haha. I woke up this morning fever free and feeling a bit better.
What are you thankful for?
xoxo,
whit
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
My "25 Things"
I stole this from Jen, I love her blog, and she is right, it's so fun to read these things and learn more about your friends :)
Enjoy mine and feel free to add your own to your blog or in my comments.
1. i am kind of obsessive about keeping my shoes in their boxes, its just easier that way.
2. one of my favorite feelings in the whole world is getting off a plane and knowing that someone is waiting to pick you up, how exciting!
3. i cant wait to have my own home, it is going to be so shabby chic and adorable.
4. i could live off of reduced fat extra crunchy peanut butter and cheese. not together, but you get the idea.
5. i live for Christmas, it's my very favorite time of the year.
6. i like people names, for dogs.
7. i am one of the sweatiest people ever, which is unfortunate when living in phoenix.
8. i am not a big TV watcher, unless it's a show about prisons, the 1 ton man or the bachelor/bachelorette.
9. one of my biggest regrets is not studying abroad.
10. my very favorite scent is that of ornamental orange trees in bloom (and old school polo cologne in the green bottle, yumm)
11. i can't wait to get married and have babies, well, actually, i can wait, but i am very excited :)
12. i am a big condiment person. mustard and sriracha are my very favorites. i would never eat a dry sandwich.
13.i can sleep anywhere, and often times do.
14. i like to drive "too fast"
15. one of my most treasured possessions is the "101 reasons" that Hutch gave me for my 21st birthday, that and the picture of my parents from their honeymoon ♥
16. weddings always, always, always make me cry, the last one we went to had me crying before the ceremony even started.
17. i am mascara obsessed. dior show blackout is the only way to go.
18. i would way rather write with markers than pens/pencils.
19. i have a slight addiction to Perrier.
20. i could watch the wedding date over and over again and never get sick of it. ever.
21. i truly enjoy being a student and can't wait to go to grad school, something about all-nighters in the library and heated classroom discussions, i just can't get enough.
22. i am terrible with music, i never know who sings which songs.
23. my beach cruiser is my best impulse buy thus far.
24. the thing i am most thankful for in my life is the fact that my parents are still so close, i seriously couldn't have asked for 2 better people in my life to teach me the value of family.
25. i am absolutely terrified of falling down stairs.
your turn :)
xoxo,
whit
Enjoy mine and feel free to add your own to your blog or in my comments.
1. i am kind of obsessive about keeping my shoes in their boxes, its just easier that way.
2. one of my favorite feelings in the whole world is getting off a plane and knowing that someone is waiting to pick you up, how exciting!
3. i cant wait to have my own home, it is going to be so shabby chic and adorable.
4. i could live off of reduced fat extra crunchy peanut butter and cheese. not together, but you get the idea.
5. i live for Christmas, it's my very favorite time of the year.
6. i like people names, for dogs.
7. i am one of the sweatiest people ever, which is unfortunate when living in phoenix.
8. i am not a big TV watcher, unless it's a show about prisons, the 1 ton man or the bachelor/bachelorette.
9. one of my biggest regrets is not studying abroad.
10. my very favorite scent is that of ornamental orange trees in bloom (and old school polo cologne in the green bottle, yumm)
11. i can't wait to get married and have babies, well, actually, i can wait, but i am very excited :)
12. i am a big condiment person. mustard and sriracha are my very favorites. i would never eat a dry sandwich.
13.i can sleep anywhere, and often times do.
14. i like to drive "too fast"
15. one of my most treasured possessions is the "101 reasons" that Hutch gave me for my 21st birthday, that and the picture of my parents from their honeymoon ♥
16. weddings always, always, always make me cry, the last one we went to had me crying before the ceremony even started.
17. i am mascara obsessed. dior show blackout is the only way to go.
18. i would way rather write with markers than pens/pencils.
19. i have a slight addiction to Perrier.
20. i could watch the wedding date over and over again and never get sick of it. ever.
21. i truly enjoy being a student and can't wait to go to grad school, something about all-nighters in the library and heated classroom discussions, i just can't get enough.
22. i am terrible with music, i never know who sings which songs.
23. my beach cruiser is my best impulse buy thus far.
24. the thing i am most thankful for in my life is the fact that my parents are still so close, i seriously couldn't have asked for 2 better people in my life to teach me the value of family.
25. i am absolutely terrified of falling down stairs.
your turn :)
xoxo,
whit
Friday, May 7, 2010
Baby, Baby, Baby
I can't even wait to see my sweet sweet baby nephew this weekend. Seriously... how cute is he??
loving him always,
whit
loving him always,
whit
A watermelon omlette, a dish of popcorn too...
Happy Mother's Day, Mother Dearest, you're the one I love the MOST!
xoxo,
whit
xoxo,
whit
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thankful Thursday
I'm a big believer of "it's the little things" and today, I am thankful for Crystal Light On The Go packets :)
My current obsessions is lemonade, but the raspberry ice is also pretty tasty. Put one in your water bottle or vodka soda (mine & missy's favorite move), soon!
Haha.
xoxo,
whit
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday Ten... Reasons I can't wait to go home ♥
In honor of my lovely trip home this coming weekend, here are ten things I just love about going home to Fair Oaks and am looking forward to this weekend!
1. Seeing my beautiful Hutch and Artie
2. Logging some serious time on the green couch
3. Lunch on the patio at David Berkley
4. Doing race for the cure
5. Seeing the brown doggggs and meeting the new kittens
6. Enjoying all the green trees and grass that we don't have in Scottsdale
7. Spending time with my lady friends
8. Paesano's Sangria, duh!
9. Spending Mother's Day with the very best mom and hopefully Miss Lindsey Lynn
10. Having the "warm & fuzzies" all weekend, because home is where the heart is
xoxo,
whit
1. Seeing my beautiful Hutch and Artie
2. Logging some serious time on the green couch
3. Lunch on the patio at David Berkley
4. Doing race for the cure
5. Seeing the brown doggggs and meeting the new kittens
6. Enjoying all the green trees and grass that we don't have in Scottsdale
7. Spending time with my lady friends
8. Paesano's Sangria, duh!
9. Spending Mother's Day with the very best mom and hopefully Miss Lindsey Lynn
10. Having the "warm & fuzzies" all weekend, because home is where the heart is
xoxo,
whit
Monday, May 3, 2010
Thankful Thursday
I know I am a bit late, but I was in a bit of a funk last week, and when Thankful Thursday rolled around, I was having a hard time thinking of anything that I am thankful for. Brat, I know. So here it is; a bit late.
I am so very, very, very, above and beyond thankful for my daddy. We've had the chance to chat more often lately, and he always makes me feel so much better about whatever it is that I'm worrying about. I don't know if its those good Maui vibes that he sends me or his ability to always make me laugh, either way, such a great and positive thing. I love that he has found his "happy place" in Maui, but I miss him more than words can say. I am looking forward to having him back on the main land for a few weeks in June, including my birthday!!!
Thanks Dad, for helping me realize that if I follow my heart, I will make the right decision, that those mean girls aren't worth my tears and wasted energy, for my daily "Aloha" text message, for making me laugh, for keeping me grounded, for teaching me to be smart with money, for always pushing me to do my best, for reminding me that every little thing, is gonna be alright and above all else, thanks for being you :)
Love you.
xoxo,
whit
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