Thursday, May 3, 2012

New Friends

Today I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner.  I've linked up with Kelly a handful of times and I felt like this one was totally a great idea.  It's new friends day.  Who doesn't love having friends...good, honest, genuine friends?   I'm a little more on the reserved side.  I initially started this blog a few years ago to document my traveling adventures which is a huge passion of mine.  I was born and raised in Texas and went to college in Arkansas.  I spent 3 summer working at Sky Ranch during college which became a huge part of my life.  I got to lead young girls to Christ...such an awesome experience.  There are a few girls that I will never forget that still hold a special place in my heart.    

A few more things about me.....

1.  I'm a Dallas area kindergarten teacher about to finish my 9th year.  Most people's jaw drops when I tell them I have been teaching that long.  If you were to see me on the street or at the mall, you would easily guess that I was fresh out of high school or quite possibly still in high school.  I just have the young genes which I will certainly appreciate later in life.  I love kids and have a passion for them.  I don't have any of my own, but I am honored to be an honorary aunt to a few precious children.  I love them and would do anything to help them or their parents out.

2.  I LOVE to travel!  When I'm not teaching, I am usually traveling.  I go on at least one big trip each year.  Most of the time I take a small trip or two in between.  A few of my favorite places I have traveled to include Alaska (most beautiful place in the US), Colorado (close second), NYC, Italy, and other parts of Europe.  My next big adventure is to Australia and New Zealand.  I love to travel with my friends and my mom is my favorite travel buddy.

3.  I love being outdoors any chance I get.  I don't get too many chances around here because I usually have free time in the summers and Texas is notorious for the hot summers where the pools are too hot to swim in.  So I tend to get out when it is bearable and make due until I go on vacation.

4.  Photography is another huge passion of mine.  I haven't done many photo shoots lately until this evening.  I did a newborn shoot with Landree and she rocked!  I got some great pictures of her before she got fussy.  She just wanted her mama to hold her.  Last summer I entered two photos into the State Fair of Texas photography contest and places in both categories that I submitted the pictures in.  I'm hoping to get back into photography soon and I would say this summer but outdoor photography and Texas heat to mix.

5.  I like to think of myself as a genuinely kind person but sometimes quiet and reserved.  I have a few friends that could tell you otherwise about the quiet and reserved.  They've known me for quite sometime and they know that I am only quiet upon first meeting.  I'm the kind of person who is always willing to help out and wants everyone to be happy.  I also must add that I am a follower of Christ.  He is my everything and my rock!  Without Him I am nothing.  I am eternally grateful for my college years in Arkansas where I met some of my best friends.

I'd love to meet some people in the area or even across the country that have common interests.  I have a good base of friends around here, mostly from college and some true friends from work that I have gotten to know very well over the last 4 years.  Very few that actually blog.  They don't get it and don't have time for it. But it's something I love doing.  Hopefully I'll meet some fun new genuine people!

9 comments:

  1. Nice to "meet" you! I am also from DFW and looking to meet new people. Your travel pictures are awesome!!

    ~Blair
    http://www.mommymissionfield.com/

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    1. Thanks Blair! I love traveling and can't wait to take some more fun pictures!

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  2. Hi! I stopped by from Kelly's Korner. We are moving to Denton in 2 months and I am always looking for fun things to do in the DFW area with my two girls. I am looking forward to reading about your upcoming trip to Australia & New Zealand. We ventured to that part of the world about 2 years ago and LOVED it. Definitely the best vacation ever. We wanted to go to a glow worm cave in NZ but decided against it since they need total silence and we had a 14 month old at the time :) If you go to the zoo in Sydney the behind the scenes tour is totally worth it!

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    1. Hi Heather! I'm definitely going to do some research on the behind the scenes zoo tour. That sounds pretty neat! I can't wait for the trip!

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  3. Hi Krista! I ran across your blog on Kellys Korner and just wanted to say hello! I'm new to Dallas (moved from Atlanta about 5 months ago), and am still trying to figure out how to make TX home! :) I haven't gotten fully comfortabel with the whole blogging thing yet, but figured it might help me make some connections. I look forward to keeping up with your blog!

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    1. Hi Mary Beth! I guess it might be hard to get used to a new home. I've always lived in the area so I've never had to adjust too much. The area is big and there is potentially a lot to explore. It took me awhile to get used to blogging but I guess I started doing it more for my own memories and I'm glad I did :) And if I can make some new friends and connections in the meantime I'm all for it!

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  4. Hi Krista. I also found you via Kelly! I'm a 1st grade teacher from the DFW area and I'm finishing my 6th year. Unlike you, I think most people assume I've been at it for a few decades...grrrrr ;) While I think traveling is great, I don't do it nearly enough so I'll just live vicariously through your blog :)

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    1. Hi! I'm excited to have some new followers and a fellow teacher too :)

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  5. Hi Krista! I live in the DFW area, came over from Kellys Korner, and thought I'd say Hi!

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