January 2013

It looks like January has taken off at lightening speed. I had no idea my life could get crazier or busier, but it has done just that.  I kicked off the new year by moving into a new position at Plains, I am now working in the Integrity department as an Integrity Analyst.  Our group focuses on all non-government regulated pipelines, we conduct risk reviews to ensure we are doing everything in our power to prevent leaks.  For the last three years I was working in the Operations group, even though I understand what the integrity group does I still have a huge learning curve in front of me.  I am very excited about all the new responsibilities that I have and the amount of information I will learn.  So far it had been extremely busy trying to wrap up last years stuff, finish all the work I needed to do for operations, learn my new job, and plan for the months ahead. We have already started a busy year of travel!  This last Monday I headed out to Hattiesburg, Mississippi for our Gulf Coast division kick-off meeting.  It consisted of reviewing all engineering projects for the year and integrity presentations.  Turns out I will be presenting at our next kick-off meeting...I am so nervous.  I know that sounds strange coming from me, because I love public speaking.  My only concern is I will be presenting to Directors, District and Division Managers and field guys, and I can assure you they all know more about what I am talking about than I do.  Should be interesting! When we are not traveling we are in the office with tons of work and back to back meetings so I have adjusted my hours 7am to 7pm! Thankfully it will not always be like this, I just have a couple of huge deadlines that need to be met.

Anyway enough with the work chit-chat and on to the good stuff.  My spare time...wait what spare time!!
I am still working out hard at Crossfit and loving every minute of it.  I have noticed that my lifting ability has improved quite a bit.  I am also training for a half marathon that I will be running in New Orleans at the end of February.  I am a little behind on my training due to messing up my IT band back in September.  I jumped the gun the first time I tried to train and ended up hurting myself.  I am taking it slow and easy this time allowing myself plenty of rest and recover.  Tomorrow I have a nice 5 or 6 mile run.   

Last weekend was a really good nice long weekend.  The weather was terrible, cold and rainy, thankfully most of my time was spent in doors.  Friday I met the girls for dinner at this small family run Italian restaurant.  All the pasta was handmade and delicious.  After dinner the girls decided to call it a night and I ended up going two-stepping with a friend of mine.  Saturday morning I needed to get a run in so I braved the cold misty outdoors and did a four mile run.  After the run I met some up with some coworkers to watch the A&M vs Kentucky basketball game.  The ags looked really good and ended up winning, cant say they did so good last night :(

Sunday was a relax and do absolutely nothing kind of day.  After church I did laundry, vegged and read. That evening my friend Darleen came over for dinner and a movie.  I made jerk inspired pork chops, rosemary oven roasted potatoes and grilled veggies.  Every thing actually turned out really well.

Well folks it the weekend again and I am getting ready to relax.  Tommy will be in town so I am sure there will be lots of activities to participate in.  Enjoy your weekend!

Until next time
Tory

  

So long 2012, Hello 2013!

2012 was quite an epic year therefore it deserves a nice recap. 

January
Took a great snowboarding trip to Denver.

February
Joined, fell in love, and became obsessed with Crossfit

March
Christy spent her spring break with me in Houston!! We took a trip to the rodeo and enjoyed St. Patrick's day.

April
Lots of weekend adventures Aggie baseball, weddings and such
Followed by an incredible trip to Brugges, Belgium and Paris, France!

 May
Weddings, Christy's 21st Birthday and South Carolina trip

June
 Work trip to Canadia, shooting and rock climbing.

July
 Trip to DC

August
Skydiving and symphony visits

September
Aggie football and a great trip to Costa Rica with good friends!

October
Fishing trip to Lousiana

November
Thanksgiving and family time!

December
Christmas Vacation, Family time, and my 25th Birthday!!

And thats a wrap!! Here is to 2013!!  Hopefully I can stay on top of my blogging

Until Next time...