My Dream Job

I know I have not posted in a while but I felt like sharing this, especially when the new issue of Lonny came out for the holidays that I have been anticipating for weeks now! There is an article in this issue that showcases my "dream job" as so many people have stored in the back of their minds. I went to New York two days after Christmas with my family my sophomore year of college. I remember my mom telling me that we were going to look at the window displays of all of the department stores, which sounded odd to me but she assured me that I would LOVE them. Of course, like always, mom was right. There were lines of people walking around the sides of the buildings just to see the elaborate themed displays in each window. I remember thinking, wow these people put a lot of work in to just window displays; although, something about them made me want to jump in the window and become a part of the theme. Of course they did their marketing work by making me want to go buy each merchandise piece displayed! If only I had a money tree in my back pocket. Anyway here is the link to the article featuring the Senior Director of Store Presentation at Bergdorf Goodman, David Hoey......he has my dream job.
http://www.lonnymag.com/issues/12-december-2010/pages/1#p25

Here are other dazzling images I found of previous window displays at Bergdorf Goodman:

The District

My good friend Katie Korb just called me. She was one of my room mates in DC (I lived there last spring before grad school) and has become one of my dear friends whom I just adore. She always knows how to make me crack up and lift my spirits. She really is a hoot. Of course talking to her and hearing about her DC adventures, really made me miss the place.
Some things I love about DC:
1. Making some very good friends Katie and Meg (who's engaged!). This is us at some Banana's place where a blind man played the piano!

2. The HISTORY, gosh there is so much history there, it was enthralling walking the halls that so many famous Americans and non-Americans have walked. Also where so many significant events occurred that have impacted our lives today!
3. Working for the BEST Congressman ever, Jo Bonner, and giving Capitol tours for his constituents. Knowing my love of history, can you imagine how much I loved giving those tours? I could have done without the crazy phone calls that sometimes led me to tears in my cubicle...except for the couple of pranks I got from Brian, which were hilarious.
4. Walking to and from work every day where I would pass the Capitol.

5. Georgetown.....as well as the places and food within it. Ahh, Georgetown Cupcake...how I miss you.

6. When it was too cold outside, which happened quite a bit, I became quite the fan of Friday Night Lights. Tim Riggins you rock! Don't worry Brian, I think you're cuter in those football pics in your room in Anniston. 

7. Speaking of Brian, we had a blast when he came to see me. My favorite part of our trip was when we were waiting for the time of our Holocaust museum tickets (kind of morbid I know) and we went to the Willard Hotel and had a couple beers at Cafe Du Parc. It was so European and quaint and I just loved it. Oh I found a picture of it, but we sat inside. Here's the website in case you ever visit DC http://www.cafeduparc.com/index.html

And here's another picture of Brian and me with a man dressed up as ole Abe at the American History museum. I've never seen Brian so excited to take a picture.

8. Old Ebbit Grill. This is the oldest restaurant in DC! It has game mounted that was hunted by Roosevelt and other old presidents. Not to mention, the french fries are hard to beat!

9. Eastern Market. I looooove this place. Vintage jewelry, old maps, big hats, crepes, paintings, and more and more. My favorite brunch place is also located here, Tunnicliff's. 

Sidetracker.....also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

When I came here originally today, I intended to post about how wonderful my mom is. Of course, I became sidetracked with the background of my blog and was late getting ready...any news to anyone? Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I hope she had a wonderful day today, it seems like she did. Even when I got home around 4, her phone was ringing off the hook and dinging with text messages. Kristen and Drew had us over for a delicious dinner and it was fun. We are all so thankful for a mom that would do anything and everything for us. She made sure we grew up walking with the Lord as she continues to do so. She's very fun for a woman her age and might I say, looks rather great for her age as well. She is asked very often if she is one of our sisters and not our mom. Happy Birthday Louise, I love you!

Blog Boggled

I'm having a hard time deciding on what kind of background I want for this blog. For any of my friends who know me, they know this will be a task that takes quite a while. I am what you call a very indecisive person. It's not that I'm insecure or anything, I just can't ever decide on one thing very quickly. Lord, help my husband when it comes to decisions in the future... I'm always jealous of those people who know exactly what they want when they want it. Is anyone like that or do I just assume people are? Anywho, be prepared to see an array of backgrounds each time you come back....well until I find the perfect one I guess.

Happy 30th Anniversary Coker and Louise!

My parents have been married 30 years this August! My sisters and I are so proud of them and so blessed to have such a marriage to look up to. They really are such a team. We gave them one of those Apple Airport express things that you can play music all over the house and control it with your ipod? I don't really know much about it but Dad told Brian he wanted one so we gave them one and they love it! Btw, we always write whatever occasion we are celebrating at the moment on this pig in my parent's kitchen.

They gave each other tickets to see the Kansas City Royals play the New York Yankees in Kansas City. My mom's bff from high school is married to the head coach/manager for the Royals. They had a blast! Aren't they cute?

Welcome to the Blog world!

Well I never thought I'd begin one of these but for some reason I kept having recurring moments where I thought to myself how I would "blog" specific events in my life. So here I am! I also enjoy reading certain other blogs so hopefully other people will find something they enjoy or something to brighten their day every once in a while here. :) I guess I'll begin with this past weekend, which was awesome! Friday, Brian and I went to the McMillan's lake house with some friends. We had such a ball just getting away for a night and enjoying some quality time with great people. On Saturday, we were on the boat most of the time and then had to head back to Birmingham around 3 to attend a......wedding, shocker! This wedding in particular was really fun. Stephen Vlahos and Meredith Dowdy, whom I went to high school with both. The reception was at Old Car Heaven in downtown Birmingham, so it was refreshing to go somewhere different. It was very nice to see old friends again and of course the ones that I see all of the time. In high school, our guy friends called my friends "The Flock" because even though we talk to each other all of the time, we tend to stay in a "flock" and not talk to anyone else when we are at functions together. I guess some things never change. We have a special bond and that is why we are all still so close. Not to mention, there is rarely a dull moment and we always have so much fun together. I love them so much.

Brian and I were talking today after church about how much we are enjoying this time in our lives. We are having so much fun post college. My brother in law, Drew, told me once that his life has gotten better with every season. I hope mine continues to do the same.