Well, tomorrow's the day, the day we leave for California. I'm already there mentally, have been since the weekend.
I had to clean up my camera space so I will have plenty of room to take photos of our "waycash'ion..." So here are a few snapshots I've taken in the last few months...
Just since April, I've...:
...attended a Surprise Birthday Party for my Aunt Pat. We like to refer to her as "sitty" now. Because it's a really funny way to say Sixty. Instead of saying Sixty.
... gone to a good ole' fashioned Sock Hop with my good buddies, Piper and Hadley.
... gone to the mountains in New Mexico and ate an entire bear full of gummy bears.
... spent an evening at a Kids Art Show, where we saw great art, belly dancers and got a tatoo or two... Again with my good buds, Piper and Hadley.
The last 2 weeks have been rough... Lots of overtime, lots of hard work. But I can honestly say it will all be worth it. 6 days from now We'll be waking up at the BEACH!
I'll keep this brief... It's been 8 years and a few days since you left this world. I still miss you. I miss you so very much. I just wanted it to be known that as the years go on, I realize more and more how wonderful of a person you were. One of the most recent thoughts that came to mind was how you always supported me in my decisions. I was a wild card growing up and you always, always appreciated that about me, in fact you encouraged me to be so. Like, when I was 17 and wanted to move away to Oklahoma. You never said a word other than, "Well if that is what will make you happy..." When I was 21 and wanted to move back there again, you knew you were going to miss me, and feel a loss, but again all you said was, "Well if that is what will make you happy..." Then 1 year later when I wanted needed to move back home, you didn't even flinch, you just opened your door and your arms and were there to help me move forward in my life. That is just the way you were. Always upbeat, never judgemental. Always loving me, never not.
Mother's Day is always a hard time, but if I focus on the big picture, which is how lucky I am to have had you for my mom, then all is well. A pefect fit.
I love you more and more and miss you every day...
If you decide to take the time to view this entire video (and I say "go for it.") see if you note some of the same odd things I did...
* Noah likes to every so often wear a Tux...
* Noah moved to a new apartment a few times in the 6 years...
* Noah looks better when his hair is cut short...
* Noah strangely enough gets cuter as the years go by...
* Noah reminds me of Giovani just a bit...
I've switched from Coffee to Tea. I Never thought in a million years it would come to pass, but it has. It's sort of like being a dog lover vs. a cat lover. I just have never seen myself sitting around petting my cat while drinking tea. Too dainty if you ask me. Now sitting around drinking a huge mug of java while my dog sleeps at my feet, that is how I want to live out my final days.
It all started when I read an online article about the connection to Carpal Tunnel Syndrom and Hypothyroid-ism. Which I have a 'bout of both. No one ever told me (you bad doctor of mine...) about the connection, but there is one. I was reading up on it and there it was in big print, Caffeine is also a culprit of the growth of Carpal Tunnel Syndrom.
Hmmm, I started to think... I wonder if I were to just cut back or go cold tukey to see if it helped the constant aching I have in my left wrist. Then I got sick with that terrible cold last week and part of me didn't want coffee anyway. Since I usually drink my coffee with half/half, it just didn't seem appealing to me, all that milky stuff. But, I still wanted something hot, something to soothe me, comfort me in my time of need. So I hauled off to the store to hunt down some tea. Oh the delemna, box after box and they were all staring back at me... I opted for the Bigelow brand, a nice Orange & Spice flavor. And you know what, it didn't gag me. I actually enjoyed it. I drank it all week long and now it is proving to be the solution to a few of my issues... Less achey wrist (not completely healed though), less cranky in the afternoons, and I can't believe, but I actually don't miss the coffee like I thought I would. I have even ventured out some and tried a Chai Latte from theeverpopularyouknowwho and it was actually very delightful.
But trust me, this tea drinker won't be getting a cat anytime soon.
I'm finally on the mend and I didn't even have to go to the doctor. Whew... I toughed it out like a good cowgirl does. We're talking major sinus issues, head cold, sore throat, achyness, sweating like a fat cheerleader, it was the worst.
I'm back to the planning of fun things to come... I'm always much happier in life when I have fun things to look forward to. Aren't we all?
This weekend, I'm surprising TL with a "weekend away." Tomorrow is his birthday. The big one. The one he's finally reached that gives me permission to offically call him old. hee. So, to ease his pain we're heading north to a resort slash casino. I can't wait. I'm thinking if he's drunk and gambling maybe he won't be crying so much. You know, because now that he's all old and shit.
Next up, we're heading to California. Vacation time. Memorial weekend will be filled with surf, sand and family. I can't wait. We're booked for 5 glorious days in Laguna Beach. We'll spend a couple of days just the two of us, celebrating our anniversary (#4) and then over the weekend my brother and his family will join us. It's all going to be too much fun. If for some reason we don't make it back to El Paso after that long weekend, don't come hunting for us. But more on that later...
My new job is keeping me pretty busy lately. I'm learning all kinds of new skills that I never even knew I could manage. Go figure. For some reason though, I don't see this as a "long term friendship." I'm getting the feeling that there is something bigger and better for me down the road, and I'm learning these so called new skills for a reason. Ever have that happen to you?
I know I haven't talked at all this season about any of my favorite shows... I had to take a step back in case anyone was thinking that I usually get just a tad bit too involved. But you can trust that I'm watching, having all kinds of opinions and will miss all my t.v. friends when their shows go on hiatus. With this said, I will however give you a brief blip about each show as not to go completely unheard...
Amazing Race... Don't like any of them that are left. Only wanted "Boston Rob and Ambah" to win, they lost in week 4, so I was pretty much over it all... but, I jumped on the Uchena and Joyce bandwagon, but then they lost, so I jumped on the Danny and Oz train, but... Well, as long as the Beauty Queens don't win... oh hell I really could care less at this point.
Dancing w/Stars... Apolo Ono, hello! Actually, I'm girl crushing on his partner even more. Dang. I'm secretly rooting for Ian and Cheryl also, just because I love her so much and think she is the all time best choreographer, and I just love that Ian loves his little old daddy so much, not to mention he was Steve Sanders for pete's sake.
American Idol... I'm mad crushing on Chris, I know, I know... not gonna make it. This season is a hard one for me. I've liked them all at various times during the season. No one has stood out to me week after week. What I do know is that I am really missing Elliott. If he had been on THIS season, he would have won hands down. ( "I love you Elliott... call me...!" )
