Our first hockey game of the season!

Tonight was our first hockey game of the season! Awesome seats that we shared with friends, Bethany and Neal; epic nachos, a couple beers and some shell-your-own peanuts for a 360-degree experience. The Kiss cover band, human bowling, and a couple on-ice fights didn't hurt. ;) The Stars played horribly and handed over a few *easy* goals, but it was still a good game and good conversation with friends. Here are a few photos from our fun evening. Then, it's bedtime for me. Happy Friday!

Your! Dallas! Stars! ... Just wouldn't be the same without the fog machine.

It's not a hockey game at the AAC without the build-your-own nachos

I now pronounce you hockey fans. ;)

There's something undeniably great about a beer and a hockey game.

Kevin and me, enjoying the game.

Today's Good Things

It's been a pretty stellar Thursday overall. I'm staying positive, getting hoards of work done, and being nice to people; this is always a good start. On top of that, I have been complimented for my style, appreciated for my work, and consulted for my advise. A trifecta of confidence boosters all in the same afternoon! *smile*

It got me thinking about some of the good things ... Here is today's list:

1. FREE Dallas Stars tickets, and sharing them with friends. I got 4 free tickets (amazing seats!) to tonight's Stars hockey game and 2 free parking passes. We were able to share them with another couple who we haven't seen in forever; we can catch up with them and put the tickets to good use all at once. Not to mention the killer AAC Supreme Nachos, a tall Miller Light and a bag of shell-your-own peanuts to make it the perfect hockey game experience. I can't wait! Photos to come! =)

2. This beauty of a dutch oven which, at $200, will have to stay right where it is: online!

I love admiring pretty things (you don't have to buy to appreciate) and getting ideas for when I try to find them for way cheaper. It's always exciting finding something beautiful for a fraction of the price at Goodwill or a yard sale. I found a great Shabby Chic brand lamp for $5 (a steal!) at Goodwill and got a $14 lampshade at Home Goods; the lamp with no shade retails for $25. Yay for savings!



Not too 'Shabby' for $5. =)

3. Discovering another person's perspective. I enjoy talking with people who I'm still in the process of getting to know (a new friend or co-worker, or an old friend) and realizing their perspective is usually more multi-faceted than might be assumed. And learning, too, that there are many commonalities between myself and that person.

4. Starbucks House Blend. 'Nuf said.

5. Christmastime! I am so excited about it this year because I get to set up my tree and decor for the first time in our new house.



I'm pretty sure I will be whipping up a batch of THESE come December!