Thursday, April 14, 2011

Things I'm Loving Thursday




1. Tax - Ok so I don't LOVE taxes, but I do love when I file my return this time of year (yes I'm a tax accountant and wait til the last minute to do my own...strange isn't it?) and get a big ole refund. I filed ours online tonight and refund is on the way for direct deposit! Some might say it is better to be accurate in your withholding so you don't pay more than what you owe during the year (time value of money), but me, I don't like to chance it and with as many things as I have to think about, the possibility of paying taxes myself after doing them for other people/companies for a year is not in the least bit appealing.


Also it's April 15 tomorrow which marks and end of my "technical" busy season, but let's be honest these days it's always busy season, just not ridiculous.


I'm also loving about tax...a particular new part of my job. I'm getting into learning about and finding "green" incentives, tax credits etc. for companies and it's really fun! Again, strange I know.


2. My new earrings! Oh they're just so pretty. Dub surprised me and bought me these on our trip to Chicago last weekend. Just looking for every opportunity to wear them. They're massive though so it has to be special occasions.

3. Little weekend adventures


We have done something fun the past couple of weekends (probably because it feels like spring) and have a few more things planned coming up. I really like having things to look forward to and doing at least one out of the house thing each weekend.


Recent adventures have been:


- The Houston Zoo


- Chicago


Upcoming adventures:


- A facial


- Good friends' Wedding!


- The Thompson's coming to visit (including visits to a new Tex Mex Restaurant El Real owned by a friend's dad)


- Disney World! Ok so that one will be a weekend plus 3 workdays, but still!!


Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Feeling Like Spring

It is so lovely outside right now and just really feeling like spring! I've got on a very bright coral outfit today in honor. I only wish I had more time to spend out in this loveliness. This week is one of those weeks at work when nothing you planned to get done can happen because so much unplanned business comes up that is urgent. Grrr...not a fan, but what can you do? I 'm so looking forward to our Chicago trip coming up soon! Hoping the weather holds out and that is beautiful for our weekend and walking around the city! I'm very much in the mood to do spring cleaning. I'm trying my best to keep up with just the daily chores, but I'd really like to dig in and deep clean. But when? I don't know how people with children or animals manage to even keep the daily chores done. We went to the Houston Zoo last weekend. It was so much fun! I took many pictures with my actual camera rather than my phone so soon I hope to get a chance to post those and do a blog on that. By no means the nicest zoo I've been to, but it was the perfect day and the Dub and I had sooo much fun together! Shopping...I'm also really in the mood to go spring clothes shopping. I haven't been to the stores in probably a month so I've got no idea what is out there right now! So unlike me, but just haven't had the time. Anyone have suggestions for what lines are great right now? Ok that's it, just a little rambling for today. :) Come on Friday!