I am in the single digit day countdown until my trip to Japan. I'm going to visit my little brother who has been living in Osaka, Japan since March. I leave on Saturday (10/27) from DFW at 7:55am for a quick flight over to San Fran (SFO), CA. I then leave SFO at 1:21 PM and arrive Osaka on Sunday (10/28) at 4:40PM. The flight is 11hours and 19 minutes with a 14 hour time difference (16 from California). For my trip back...I'll travel in time. I leave on Monday (11/5) at 6:55PM and arrive at SFO Monday at 11:11AM.
I think I should be able to post pictures from Japan so check back often next week. My initial plans include multiple sites in Osaka, a day in Tokyo (including a quick look at Mt. Fugi) and a day or two in Kyoto...maybe dinner in Kobe to try the beef.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Trip to San Fran and Vegas...
Well a promised pictures...about a month ago. In the start of September, I had a week long trip to San Fran and Vegas...here are a few pics...
(this is at the San Fran airport the day Southwest started service!)
(a hotdog at the Giants game)
(this is a photo of a co-worker with Gene Simmons...I took the pic)
The links are back...
So I was trying to create a really cool look with a customized blog design. Then I realized that I don't even have time to update my blog. Why would I have time to create a custom look.
So I'm back to Blogger Basic. Until I actually have a few hours to post.
So I'm back to Blogger Basic. Until I actually have a few hours to post.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
What do you do on Saturdays?
So I believe this is the first Saturday that Sam and I have been at home in six months or so. I woke up this morning wondering what I should do this Saturday.
(Usually we are either traveling out of town or at the lake house.)
I so woke up and worked out for over an hour. Now I'm home updating iTunes. On Wednesday, I am expecting the delivery of my new iPod nano.

Along with the nano, I'm expecting the Nike + iPod. My co-worker Kim has it and loves it. It charts your run, identifies which miles were faster or slower and basically helps you train for running. I'm not really training for anything big (like a marathon) but I just need a little encouragement to run more. I figure looking about how slow I run will be a good encouragement to get better!
Back to a unschedule Saturday...YIPPEE! (I'll be watching college football.)
(Usually we are either traveling out of town or at the lake house.)
I so woke up and worked out for over an hour. Now I'm home updating iTunes. On Wednesday, I am expecting the delivery of my new iPod nano.

Along with the nano, I'm expecting the Nike + iPod. My co-worker Kim has it and loves it. It charts your run, identifies which miles were faster or slower and basically helps you train for running. I'm not really training for anything big (like a marathon) but I just need a little encouragement to run more. I figure looking about how slow I run will be a good encouragement to get better!
Back to a unschedule Saturday...YIPPEE! (I'll be watching college football.)
Sunday, September 02, 2007
I love Jenn
So I've been a little quiet on the blog recently...mostly due to travel. (More posts to come with stories and pics.)
Our good friend Jenn was able to hook me and my friend Kim up with excellent seats to JT in Las Vegas. (So excellent that I got a wave from JT.)
The concert was great! The three of us brought sexy back. Here are few pics of the excellent seats.


Our good friend Jenn was able to hook me and my friend Kim up with excellent seats to JT in Las Vegas. (So excellent that I got a wave from JT.)
The concert was great! The three of us brought sexy back. Here are few pics of the excellent seats.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Dolphin Stadium
This weekend the family and I traveled to Ft. Lauderdale for another weekend baseball trip. I added one more ballpark in my quest to see them all (or at least many of them).
Honestly I was very surprised at the quality of beaches in South Florida. Everyone seems to be traveling to Mexico or the Caribbean for beach vacations but South Florida has a few great beaches!
Welcome Charlie...

Our dear friends Amie and Bradley just brought home the most beautiful baby boy.
She has pictures to share at www.pregnantonpaper.blogspot.com.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Hawaii Photos
A few of my favorite photos from our Hawaii Trip...
If you want to see them all visit http://picasaweb.google.com/hollee.ford. Also check out Chad's blog as he comments on his trip to Hawaii after months in Japan.
If you want to see them all visit http://picasaweb.google.com/hollee.ford. Also check out Chad's blog as he comments on his trip to Hawaii after months in Japan.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
July 21
So I'm currently stuck in the LAX airport with a four layover before our flight to Hawaii. I'm not real big on layovers...I usually always fly standby on the next flight out (one of my favorite benefits of an airline employee).
Sam & I have been really busy so I'd like to fill you in on the last few weeks.
We've both become better at the wakeboard. Sam takes lots of video of our wicked tricks so I'll try to post them soon. Most weekends we head out to my parent's lakehouse after work on Friday and then head back home on Sunday evening. We've become regular visitors to the Azle Church of Christ.
Last weekend we had a great time in Chicago with Sam's cousin Carrie and her husband Wes. On Saturday morning, Carrie and I headed to the Miracle Mile for a visit to our favorite store H&M. After about an hour and a half later we left with full shopping bags and a somewhat frustrated Sam. Following H&M...we made our way on the L to Wrigleyville. This was the first visit for myself, Sam and Wes. WOW! There are few things I appreciate more than a passionate sports fan and the Cubbie Fans are passionate. It was a great day and SO much fun. Plus the Cubbies won!!
Following the game we met up with Sam's college friend Preston and his wife. It was great to see them. Sam wanted to eat Mexician food in Chicago (remember we traveled from Texas to Chicago...to eat Mexician?). Anyway...following dinner we enjoyed laughs at Second City. Second City is known as the comedy university and many great comics get their start at Second City. The 11:00pm show was hard for us to stay awake but our laughter kept us awake.
I have some great pictures to post but I'm on my little brother's laptop so I'll have to post another time.
I'm about to board a flight for Hawaii. We are all excited to meet up with Chad. (We are meeting in Hawaii since it is somewhat a half-way point between Dallas and Japan.) We'll be on the island of Kauai. We've never been to this island before so we are excited to explore.
One more quick note...any one buy the Deathly Hollows book? Funny thing...like half the plane has the book. I will admit that I bought it...I became addicated to Harry thanks to my college roommate Laurie. I've read the other six and I'm anxious to find out the ending to the story. (I haven't finished yet so don't tell me.)
Sam & I have been really busy so I'd like to fill you in on the last few weeks.
We've both become better at the wakeboard. Sam takes lots of video of our wicked tricks so I'll try to post them soon. Most weekends we head out to my parent's lakehouse after work on Friday and then head back home on Sunday evening. We've become regular visitors to the Azle Church of Christ.
Last weekend we had a great time in Chicago with Sam's cousin Carrie and her husband Wes. On Saturday morning, Carrie and I headed to the Miracle Mile for a visit to our favorite store H&M. After about an hour and a half later we left with full shopping bags and a somewhat frustrated Sam. Following H&M...we made our way on the L to Wrigleyville. This was the first visit for myself, Sam and Wes. WOW! There are few things I appreciate more than a passionate sports fan and the Cubbie Fans are passionate. It was a great day and SO much fun. Plus the Cubbies won!!
Following the game we met up with Sam's college friend Preston and his wife. It was great to see them. Sam wanted to eat Mexician food in Chicago (remember we traveled from Texas to Chicago...to eat Mexician?). Anyway...following dinner we enjoyed laughs at Second City. Second City is known as the comedy university and many great comics get their start at Second City. The 11:00pm show was hard for us to stay awake but our laughter kept us awake.
I have some great pictures to post but I'm on my little brother's laptop so I'll have to post another time.
I'm about to board a flight for Hawaii. We are all excited to meet up with Chad. (We are meeting in Hawaii since it is somewhat a half-way point between Dallas and Japan.) We'll be on the island of Kauai. We've never been to this island before so we are excited to explore.
One more quick note...any one buy the Deathly Hollows book? Funny thing...like half the plane has the book. I will admit that I bought it...I became addicated to Harry thanks to my college roommate Laurie. I've read the other six and I'm anxious to find out the ending to the story. (I haven't finished yet so don't tell me.)
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Digital Pictures
Don't you all just love the convience of digital photography? You take all the pictures you want. Only print the ones you need. You can also reprint later, right?
Well my good friend's Adam and Doodle had a computer crash and they have lost very valuable pictures. (They are currently searching for help recovering information from a hard drive...if you know anyone let me know.) Which reminded me to back up my pictures. I lost all the pictures from my personal camera from my wedding and honeymoon...thanks to a computer virus.
I thought I'd share my tips for backing up information including pictures. I have an external hard drive which is connected desktop computer. I save all important documents including pictures on both. So how do I compare and make sure that the same information is on both? Good Sync. It is an awesome little program. It looks at two folders and analyzes them. Following the analyzation it will tell you which files are missing from each folder. Then you can chose to synchronize. It will then copy the missing files from both folders so both folders will contain all the information. The best news...it is free! For a large number of files, it will cost you but after the first synchronization...your files will be much smaller.
Any other tips for backing up and/or protecting information?
Well my good friend's Adam and Doodle had a computer crash and they have lost very valuable pictures. (They are currently searching for help recovering information from a hard drive...if you know anyone let me know.) Which reminded me to back up my pictures. I lost all the pictures from my personal camera from my wedding and honeymoon...thanks to a computer virus.
I thought I'd share my tips for backing up information including pictures. I have an external hard drive which is connected desktop computer. I save all important documents including pictures on both. So how do I compare and make sure that the same information is on both? Good Sync. It is an awesome little program. It looks at two folders and analyzes them. Following the analyzation it will tell you which files are missing from each folder. Then you can chose to synchronize. It will then copy the missing files from both folders so both folders will contain all the information. The best news...it is free! For a large number of files, it will cost you but after the first synchronization...your files will be much smaller.
Any other tips for backing up and/or protecting information?
Monday, July 02, 2007
Bikram Yoga - Hot Yoga

So my dad has recently started the practice of Hot Yoga. He just raves about it...so I figured I would try. For those who haven't heard of Bikram/Hot Yoga...I'll explain. The room is heated to 105 degrees. Then for the next 90 minutes, you work your way through 26 asana (postures).
So I've practiced Yoga at a few different fitness locations but this was intense. Honestly about twenty minutes into it, I sat down and tried to find a way to duck out. (They lock the outer doors once the class starts...to protect everyone's personal stuff. So if I left the hot room, I would have been waiting by myself for the next hour until they unlock the door.) I was sitting down because my head was spinning and I was seeing spots. So after what felt like twenty minutes (they don't have a clock on the wall and I didn't bring a watch) of sitting down...I got back up and actually got really into it. The next hour or so was much better.
So in the end I bought eleven additional visits. I'm not sure I can keep up with my dad...but I'm going to try for at least the next eleven visits. I highly encourage everyone to try it...at least for the experience.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Police
Sam & I partied with The Police (or more simply put...we attended The Police Reunion Tour). They didn't allow cameras inside and my phone takes bad video. For those who might no get to enjoy The Reunion Tour live...below is video from a few of my favorite parts.
...okay Google Video is taking a while to post video...I'll update tomorrow...
...okay Google Video is taking a while to post video...I'll update tomorrow...
Monday, June 25, 2007
America's Pastime
Recently I've been able to catch a few good baseball games.
Last weekend the Huston family took off to Kansas City to see the Marlins play the Royals. We have a family friend (Josh Willingham) that plays for the Marlins...so took off for a quick trip to see him play. The Marlins won!
Just a few days later, we got to see Sammy's 600th. 
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Sam & SWA
My first blog as a Southwest Blogger was on the topic of Southwest Employee couples. Who would have known that a few months later...I would be one of those couples.
You read right...Sam is one of the newest members to Southwest Airlines...that is assuming he can pass the drug test and background check.
Welcome Sam as Senior Planning Analyst.
You read right...Sam is one of the newest members to Southwest Airlines...that is assuming he can pass the drug test and background check.
Welcome Sam as Senior Planning Analyst.
Monday, June 04, 2007
New Orleans
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting New Orleans. Southwest Vacations hosted a retreat for our top producting Travel Agents. New Orleans is know for great music, great food and great fun.
As many have said...New Orleans is back. I experienced it first hand. If you plan a trip...here are a few of my New Orlean's favorites.
Cafe Du Monde - A New Orleans landmark offering the best beignets
and coffee.
Personally I liked the frozen cafe au lait. The original cafe is still in the heart of the New Orleans French Market.
Swamp Tour - A little too close to hungry alligators but very exciting. Here a few pictures from the tour including one with me and a baby gator.



The French Quarter is fun but a little smelly in parts and you gotta watch where you step. (I have a no puttle rule...i.e. don't step in them!)
This was my first trip with my new job. All in a day's work, right?
As many have said...New Orleans is back. I experienced it first hand. If you plan a trip...here are a few of my New Orlean's favorites.


Personally I liked the frozen cafe au lait. The original cafe is still in the heart of the New Orleans French Market.
Oak Alley Plantation - An Antebellum Mississippi River mansion. Just beautiful. The walkway up to the mansion is lined with 300 year old trees. As we walked up a gospel choir was singing hymns.


(okay I know this isn't Sam...this is Jeremy my new Co-worker at SWA)
The New Orleans School of Cooking - With the help of a few chefs, we cooked our meal for the evening and I learned to cook creole.
I didn't get a picture of me but I pounded chicken and then stuffed with cornbread stuffing. It was delicious.
Swamp Tour - A little too close to hungry alligators but very exciting. Here a few pictures from the tour including one with me and a baby gator.
The French Quarter is fun but a little smelly in parts and you gotta watch where you step. (I have a no puttle rule...i.e. don't step in them!)
This was my first trip with my new job. All in a day's work, right?
Friday, May 18, 2007
hoops & yoyo

Anyone heard of hoops & yoyo? Hoops & yoyo are the characters in many of Hallmarks best e-cards. I think I like them because they have Hollee-like energy levels. But they have grown to more than just e-cards...they have a homepage, lessons on manners, an animated series and many fun downloads.
Enjoy a smile today from hoops & yoyo!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Manager Online Products
So I'll admit, I've been a little quiet recently. The reason for that is I accepted a promotion with Southwest. So I've been cleaning out folders, packing up my office and such. I moved into my new position and office on Monday.
So thought my past job was cool...but this one is a little cooler. I am now focused on promoting Southwest Vacations. That is right...my job is vacations!
So thought my past job was cool...but this one is a little cooler. I am now focused on promoting Southwest Vacations. That is right...my job is vacations!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Rain in Washington, DC
This past weekend my friend Melanie and I went to Washington, DC to be a part of the National Cherry Blossom Parade. This was Melanie's first trip to the capital city so we tried to take in as many historical sites as possible. Saturday was a little cool but manageable. Come Sunday, Mother Nature turned against us. It rained, rained and rained. All in all, we had a great trip!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Is the Officer a Gentleman?

Many seasons ago, I gave up The Bachelor. After a couple of seasons, I just couldn't make myself believe anymore.
This year I've returned, I will not be caught in the lie that Andy will meet his sole mate. Rather this time I'm enjoying it strictly from a comedy perspective. This show or more specifically its characters are funny.
My husband (and I believe most men) reads Bill Simmons' columns on ESPN.com. For those of you somewhat interested in sports…I promise you'll enjoy. He is known as the Sports Guy.
The Sports Gal (Bill's wife) also writes a column on ESPN. Rather than sports, her column is written on The Bachelor. For any bachelor fans, it is a must read. I'll also suggest a Texan writer Lincee's Bachelor Blog. BB (Before Blogs) her comments became famous though forwarded e-mails.
So anyone else watching this season?
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