Weekend Wrap-Up x2

We've had plenty of opportunities to party the past two weekends, and we didn't let the cold, snowy weather stop us!

Saturday, March 13

Beautiful weekend in Dallas for the St. Paddy's Day celebration on Greenville Avenue. In the picture, we're holding our first beers of the day. What you can't see is the 18 pack of beer we just purchased from the gas station behind us.

We mainly hung out on the street and watched the crazy train of people parade by. After a while, we took a break from people watching to have lunch at the San Francisco Rose. We had little burger sliders that were delicious, especially when you've had a few beers. I so recommend this place.

Saturday, March 20

"I just love carrying pink princess bags through the mall."
-- Craig Eastepp

Megan "Mego" Smith celebrated her 2nd birthday at California Pizza Kitchen at Stonebriar this past weekend. And like any cute girly-girl, she had to ride the carousal that's inside the mall. So Craig carried her birthday presents all donned in pink inside the mall for her party. (Mego is Craig's step-brother's daughter... making her our step-niece?)

Mego riding the carousal.

She looks so small on that horse, but you can tell she absolutely loves it.

Isolation

Ever been surrounded by people, but feel alone? Have something on your mind that you want to talk about, but can’t find the words? I felt that way this weekend. And I know why.

I had a conversation with someone that didn’t go well. It was about a stupid topic, my work; about something that doesn’t mean anything in the grand scheme of things. I knew I was right in what I was saying. 100% right, I mean, I work for the company… I should know what’s right, right? And this person wouldn’t believe what I was saying. But I know with everything in my body, I was right.

When I’m right, I feel the need to help people see the truth in what I’m saying and I can be a bit aggressive about it. By the end of the conversation, I felt like I was still talking in a calm manner, but the other person raised their voice because I wouldn’t let it go and then walked out. Needless to say, that was the end of the discussion. From that moment, I felt isolated.

Craig and I went to our nieces 2nd birthday party with family.
I felt isolated.

We went to our I Believe class at church (the class we have to go through in order to join).
I felt alone.

We went to church.
I felt lonely.

I’ve prayed about it. I’ve tried to work past it on my own.
I’ve hit a brick wall.

Mainly because the other person ended the conversation on a negative note… just walking away. By the end of the discussion, all I wanted was for them to believe me because I work there. I’m of the mentality that if one of my friends told me something about their company, I would believe it without question because THEY WORK THERE.

But now, all I want is for that person to apologize for walking away. They don’t have to believe me if they don’t want to, even though I’m 100% right in this case (and I would tell you if I wasn’t), but I would like an apology for not handling the situation with some class. Walking away from a discussion is a childish thing to do. It’s what our niece does if she doesn’t get her way.

Until the apology, this conflict is going to weigh heavily on my chest. Some of you may ask yourselves, why doesn’t she say something first? Why not bring up the topic of them walking away? Because I feel like they walked away to avoid finishing the discussion. Since they “ended” it, I believe they should come back first.

I know it’s a stupid topic and a dumb problem to have, but I’ve been hurt by this and when I hurt people, I apologize. I want the same thing to happen here.

Is an apology too much to ask for?

I realize it’s a 2-way street with this discussion. I know I’ll need to apologize for being too aggressive with my “rightness” and for not letting it go. I’m fine with that and I’m happy to do so, but after they approach me first.

Survey Says...

It's been months since I've seen the inside of my hair stylist's salon. Thus, I have split ends and tweener hair that I'm dying to cut. But... I've come this far! I almost have "long" hair again.

Okay, so it's not that long, but I'm able to put it up in a pony tail... with no less than 4 bobby pins for the stragglers… but it’s still up!

So today's question is -

Should I cut my hair?

I want to, but I also don't want to. I need your help and honesty. Incase you have forgotten what I look like (with long hair, of course) I've included photos just for you.

(and they are in order of l for "long" comes first in the alphabet... none of this subconscious mumbo-jumbo of which photo I put first is what I'm secretly wanting...)

I and my hair thank you in advance for the completion of this survey.

Canvas + Paint + Kaylan = Art

Move over Picasso. Step aside Monet. There is a new painter in town and there’s only room for one in the Eastepp Gallery for the Arts.

Okay, so I’m not Picasso or Monet… I’m not even Dali worthy… but I have unleashed a new found love of painting.

Last night, M from Yoyo’s House met me at Painting with a Twist in Grapevine. I wasn’t sure what to expect or if I’d be any good. But two of the rules stated:
1. Remember to have fun.
2. Remember to drink your wine!

M and I accomplished both of those rules and created beautiful pieces of art ready for a blank wall and a longing nail.

They call this “Moonlight Cherry Blossoms.” I call it art.

Welcome to the Wilderness

Our hike this weekend was great. We met a group of adventurers at Backwoods in Fort Worth and set off for Eagle Mountain Lake.

We all agreed on a path and went from there. You go at your own pace and have a great time in the wilderness. It’s was kind of chilly at first, but as we got into the harder terrain, we were almost sweating. This picture is of my favorite part. It’s flat and has the canopy of trees that will be so beautiful when the leaves come out. It reminded us an English country manor road leading up to a lovely cottage. I want this to be my driveway.

Here, we’re at the top of the scenic overlook.

I really enjoyed getting out early in the morning and experiencing nature. I can’t wait to go back.

This weekend is sure to be fun times. St. Paddy’s Day in Dallas! Since Craig isn’t working in retail, we’ll actually be able to experience more than in the past. We plan on cheering on our Pirate Friends as they race in the Dash Down Greenville and then enjoying the parade and plenty of beer!

What are your plans for the weekend?