Relaxing day

Well, I learned something today. If you post about having a near death experience, your blog traffic doubles! Thanks for caring about me/being nosey about how I almost died! Today was a day for relaxing. I was on call for work so I took a quick shower and settled into the couch with a few tv shows to catch up on. To my pleasant surprise, my wonderful boyfriend came over bearing food. He knows me so well. We caught up on all of our favorite shows, ate yummy food, and spent quality time together. No call from work makes Mary a happy lady!! Now, I will soak in the tub for a bit with a glass of wine and then head to bed. I have to adult tomorrow and go to the grocery store so I need to prep for that.... might be more than a glass of wine tonight.....

Life flashes before your eyes

Ok, so I almost died on my way home from work. I was almost involved in a head on collision on highway 65. Some idiot turned and was going the WRONG direction on 65 and swerved into the turn lane to avoid my car. So, what I'm thankful for tonight is that I'm still alive, unharmed, and my car is ok. I have to go lay down in bed now and try to get my heart rate under control.....

Where I'm supposed to be

It was a busy day at work this evening, but it made the night go by fast. Plus, working with some of my favorite people always make the night better! What really made my night wonderful though was when I was saying good night to a patient. She told me that I am a fabulous nurse and it was clear to her that I am passionate about what I do. She also said she was thankful for everything I had done for her and that her care has been wonderful while she has been in the hospital. It is these moments that remind me of why I chose to go into nursing. These moments are what make me proud to be a nurse. 

Honey is sweeter than vinegar

What a good day! I woke up this morning and chose to be happy and I have been in a great mood ever since. I didn't sleep well last night, so maybe I'm just giddy from lack of sleep. Or maybe there really is something to this whole staying positive thing. Work was tough, but went well. Lots of laughs with some great people! And then came home to a doggie with still no potty accidents! I am definitely a proud dog mommy!! Hopefully the Benadryl will kick in tonight and I will be well rested! Hope you all feel the positivity and remember to always focus on the good. It makes you a much happier person and people want to be around you. The old saying is true- "You catch more flies with honey, than you do with vinegar". If you are continually bitching about the same things each and every day, people get tired of you. They don't want to be around someone who constantly brings the mood down. I've noticed that more people have been around me and are enthusiastic about spending time with me. I'm in a much better place already, and it's only been a month since starting this personal project to better myself. I can't wait to see how else life gets better this year with my new positive attitude!

Friends

Today was a day filled with friends! I started my day out by watching an ambulance come and take my neighbor lady to the hospital. She looked ok, so no worries there. I was slightly confused as to why an ambulance pulled up in front of my house. I thought to myself, "I didn't order this". For a moment, they looked like they were coming to my door, but then they went to the neighbor's place. I was a little late for lunch with my friend, but she understood. We had a lovely time catching up and just chatting before she had to head into work. Then I came home and chatted with another friend for a while, getting each other caught up on the gossip of each other's lives. After that, I took a little snooze with Easter while we waited for ANOTHER friend to get off work so that we could share dinner. She came over, we ate, watched Teen Mom, I cried again, we talked some more, and then it was time for bed for the both of us. 

It was a day to reflect on friends and friendship. It really is a relationship that needs to be nurtured like any other reship you would have with a significant other. It's a 2-way street with give and take on both parts. When one person does all the giving, and the other does all the taking, the relationship fails. I care a great deal about my friends and consider them more like the family you get to choose. I would go to the ends of the earth for my friends because I know they'd do the same for me. But it has happened a time or 2 before, where I have bent over backwards for people, and they used our friendship for their own personal gain. I have quickly learned that I don't need those kind of "friends" in my life. It DOES make me appreciate and love the friends that I do have, and hold them even closer to my heart. Thank you to those wonderful people that are always there for me and appreciate the friendship I have to give.

How appropriate that as I sit here writing this, and episode of Friends is playing in the background. Doesn't get much better than that!!

Wine and food

Well, it was another rough night at work. Thankfully things started to ease up towards the end of the night. As I said before, coworkers make the difference. Working with amazing people makes difficult nights so much easier and tolerable. They help me laugh and remind me to see the humor in things. Humor has gotten me through some of the most difficult times in my life, and I make sure that I find time to laugh each day and make someone else laugh. Laughter truly is the best medicine! Trust me, I know! And today was just a reminder I needed to focus on finding humor when you need it most.

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

As I walked into work, I held my head high and walked with confidence. A start of a new positive change. I'm not letting the negative thoughts/emotions pull my head down and weigh me down. As I left work, my head hung low. It was a rough night and I fought back the tears on more than one occasion. 

So, I haven't been putting Easter in her kennel when I go to work because she has been really good and hasn't been having any accidents. After the way my night had gone, I was sure I was going to find something lovely for me to clean up. My positive moment was that she was yet again accident free!! So proud of my little girl. She gets lots of praise to show her that she did a good job! So now we are cuddled up together, watching the new episode of Teen Mom OG, and eating a piece of delicious left-over birthday cake!

Mother daughter day

For the past few days, I have been feeling disappointed by some people in my life. Today, I choose to let those feelings go, and remember that I cannot control other people's actions. I can only choose MY actions and how I respond to the world around me. By letting these negative emotions go, I am choosing to be happy and know that I am taking the right steps to lead a more positive life. Now, with that off my chest, on to more positive things.

Last night, Easter and I had a sleep over at my mom's house. We all slept in and enjoyed every minute of it. I literally had to drag Easter out of bed! She was the last to get up. We spent most of the day in our sweats, watching the Alfred Hitchcock movie marathon that was on. We took a short break to run to petco to grab a few things. Since Easter does better in public, she got to go for a ride and enjoy a little extra attention at the store. Mom and I spent nice, quality time together laughing and talking about things. We grabbed dinner and headed home to eat. We finished the movie marathon, ate dinner, and then it was time to pack up all my stuff and head home. I love our mother daughter days because we get caught up and simply laugh. She really is my best friend and my strongest support. 

Final Birthday Celebration

Well,  tonight was the last of the birthday celebrations. All my amazing family members came to celebrate me, eat my yummy sloppy joes, and enjoy some delicious cake. I received many lovely gifts and will be putting them to use in no time!! I'm so thankful to have a wonderful family by my side that love me in everything I do. 

Birthday continues

Had a great evening spending time with friends for my birthday. Went to dinner and then back to my place. I appreciated the effort they made for me to make sure I had a great time. It was kind of hilarious that it was mostly Ben's friends who came out. Guess I know they like me! It was a fun group!

Happy Birthday to ME!

I still get that same giddy feeling I had as a kid whenever my Birthday rolls around. I wake up excited for the day- even now that they are just ordinary days, filled with ordinary tasks. Easter and I slept in today, and I was the one dragging Easter from the toasty warm covers. We got ready for the day and headed to my moms place. While I waited for her to get off work so we could head to dinner, I spent time cuddling with both of my doggies, and even gave myself a manicure while watching Stand By Me- a classic.  Treat yo' self. My mom got home about the same time my Aunt showed up and it was time to head to dinner! Usually, my mom takes me out to dinner for my birthday, and this year I was happy my Aunt could come with too. Instead of the typical Olive Garden, I decided I wanted a change. We went to Buca di Beppo's instead!! SO YUMMY!! We finished our LOVELY and FILLING meal and the waitress asked if we wanted dessert. All 3 of us were too full. She then asked if I wanted them to sing their birthday song. Before I could even answer, both my mom and Aunt piped up and said yes! Of course they announced to the whole restaurant that it was my birthday and they sang their song. I'm pretty sure I turned 40 shades of red. It was still fun though. We came home and relaxed for a while, and I opened a gift from my mom. Then it was time to head home. Now, I'm relaxing with Easter, reading all of the lovely messages from so many friends wishing me well today. I feel so loved. Thank you all so much. 

Almost forgot!

I almost forgot to write this post tonight. I got home from work and was just so tired that I had my snack and crawled into bed. My eyes flung open when I realized I had forgotten to post about my day! I felt like I was back in school and had forgotten a homework assignment. Work was busy, but I had great co workers again! Lots of laughs tonight to get us through the tough times! Although my job might be difficult some days, I enjoy what I do and I enjoy the friendship that comes with the job.

Pooped out!

I'm pretty tired after work tonight so this won't be a very long post. Work was pretty busy this evening, but I didn't mind. My patients were great, friendly, and made me laugh. And then I was working along side some cool coworkers (which from past posts you know make a HUGE difference). All in all, it was a good day!! Still having some abdominal pain, but what else is new :P I just keep on truckin' and know that there are other people out there who have it worse. I'm thankful for the good health I have and know that I am very lucky compared to others. 

Call me Picasso

What a great day!! Fun filled, laugh fest!! Started the day out by getting some errands done on my day off. Then, after all that hard work, I came home and took a well deserved nap. After I was all refreshed and beautiful, my boyfriend picked me up for our exciting date. We were gonna go to a painting class at Michael's, but first we had to eat! I didn't know where Ben was driving to, so about halfway there, I asked where we were gonna grab dinner. Ben said Willowgate, which is his favorite Chinese place. I was not in the mood for Chinese food, but didn't want to burst his bubble, so I did what any good girlfriend does. I kept my big mouth shut. On the way, he shared a fun fact with me and we laughed. So, we get to Willowgate and there is one other car in the lot. We park, and I remark that the open sign isn't lit. Ben says "Oh, I don't think I've ever seen it on". We make our way to the door, Ben tries to open the door, and- locked. I look at him and he looks at me. He gives me the "Mary" face.... you know which one I'm talking about. We make our way back to the Truck. He is visibly upset and I try to stifle my laughter. I turn to Ben and say, "Wanna hear another fun fact? Apparently, God DOES answer prayers". He couldn't help but laugh. Cuz frankly, I'm hilarious. We ate at Old Chicago. 

So on to painting! It was a lesson in acrylic basics. It was the instructors first night teaching and we all kind of did our own thing with her helping us along if we had questions. It was enjoyable to try a new medium, as I am more accustomed to watercolors. It was fun trying similar techniques used in watercolor and applying it to this new medium. It was helpful to have the instructor there to help when I got hung up. All in all we had a great time!! It was so much fun and Ben and I enjoyed trying something new as a couple!! Just made us fall even more in love with each other because we are willing to try new activities. I'm excited to see what other adventures we will have together. 

Pass the Zofran

Let's see.... Positive moment of the day? Well, I didn't throw up at work. That's good right? I just have not been feeling well with this flare up going on for the last few days, and I am finally starting to feel better. Work wasn't too bad tonight and I even got to dust off the old high school french. Mr. Rosen would be so proud! That was kind of fun, and he even called me beautiful. So there's that I guess. 

Long day

Today, I'm thankful to have a family who loves me- a mom who I can randomly Skype with just to laugh at random things. Then we hang up and play words with friends. I'm also thankful for my boyfriend who stopped over despite the massive amount of homework he has. That guy loves me. And I love him. Enough said for today, otherwise I will go on and on about the shit that was the day. 

Couch surfer

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. I swear my gallbladder hates me. Even when all I have eaten is ice chips, my stomach seems to twist and turn. I was on call for work this evening, and thankfully I didn't have to go in. The pain continues to creep up. I spent the day in sweats and my pj top (bra-less of course). I played on the couch, watched a little Harry Potter, cried a bit when Snape came on the screen, and tried to nap. I say tried because several things kept jolting me awake. The first was Easter. She decided to nap with her momma and had a GOOD nap. She was snoring away. She was also quite gassy today. Stinky little girl. The other, now I can't say who it was, but I was awoken by someone saying my name into my ear. This has happened before, but usually happens when I'm in my bedroom. I had visited a psychic at one point and asked her who it was. She told me that it's my dad who wants me to know he is with me. Maybe it was him today saying he's here taking care of me. I'm not sure. It could be anyone. And no, I'm not going crazy, but thanks for thinking that. I felt isolated from the world today, and, being an introvert, was ok with that. I needed this time to re-charge my batteries. Focus on myself and only me. And cuddling with a doggy certainly makes it a bonus. I'm sure my nursing friends know all too well that in order to be able to care for our patients, we need to take care of ourselves too. And that's what I feel today was. A me day. Hopefully, this re-charge day will help my gallbladder and/or stomach calm down and get back on track. 

Lost and found

I got to see my favorite patient at work again tonight! He always brightens my day no matter what is going on. It was a bit chaotic at work tonight but always has to be a smidgen of "what the hell is going on". There was plenty of that tonight. But JUST like always, we made it through. 

Now, I'm sitting on my couch, cuddled up next to Easter, indulging on a late night snack, and watching So, I Married An Axe Murderer. Very funny movie if you haven't seen it! It's a comedy with Mike Myers in his early days.... you know, when he actually made good movies. Pre-Shrek. Is that really a measurement of time now? Pre and post Shrek? What a sad world we live in. Fun fact of the day: Did you  know that Chris Farley was the original voice of Shrek? God, I miss Chris Farley..... I better go cry myself to sleep now, thinking about fat guys in little coats. 

I won!!

I won the lottery!!!! I'm not going to let this change me, and I sure as hell won't let fake ass friends into my circle. I know who has been there for me since day one, and I won't forget you!! I don't know what I want to do first. So many options! After all, I DID win $4. A whole four dollars. Now, don't all mob me at once! There's enough to go around! Wait. No there's not. Shit. Back to work I go!

But at least today was better than yesterday! I wasn't yelled at by anyone, and no one gave me attitude over things I couldn't control. Instead, I stayed in my pjs until 2pm. I figured I should try my hand at the lottery again (great choice!) so I threw on some close and headed to the nearest gas station for the sole purpose of purchasing a WINNING lotto ticket. When I got home, I tucked my ticket in a safe place and washed some dishes so my kitchen would be nice and clean before I started to BAKE!! I had found a new recipe that I had been DYING to try, so I thought today would be a good day to dust off my beautiful mixer. I made some gorgeous meringue cookies in the shape of roses. Yep, I piped that shit into pretty designs!! And I gotta say, it was messy work but LOTS of fun. Maybe one day I will pursue my dream and open my own bakery. Until that day happens, I will just continue baking and let my friends and family reap the benefits!! So if you want me to whip you up something nice, just let me know! Always willing to try new recipes!

Short and sweet

Today was rough. Not going to sugar coat it. Work beat me down until there was almost nothing left to give. At one point, I wanted to just lay on the floor and cry. But I didn't. I put on my big girl panties and forged ahead. Again with the support of wonderful coworkers, I survived. Despite the rough evening, my happy moment occurred at work. I have had a patient for the past few nights that has brought countless smiles to my face. He is just such a happy and positive person, and just an over all joy to take care of. His positive spirit reminded me tonight that even though things seem difficult, there is still plenty to be thankful for! 

Cold as balls

I just got home from work and MAN OH MAN is it cold out there!!! Poor little Easter had to go out for the night and my little girl barely made it. She peed and then tried to hurry back inside. I, being the horrible person I am, attempted to get her to poop. Her little feet were so cold that she gave up on trying to hold them in the air and just laid in the snow. Well, I'm not the heartless bitch people think I am, so I scooped up my baby and brought her inside. What does she do when I set her down? She runs into the living room and takes a poop. Can't even be mad. Totally get you, girl. 

So, this morning I woke up super crabby and had no idea why. Just one of those days where you wake up and you just wanna throw the covers back over your head and stay there. But then I remembered the purpose of this blog and had to get my ass up. Oh yeah, and because Easter had to go potty. And I had to work. Minor details. I was still crabby when I got to work and had to park in the middle of freaking nowhere. Then I had to hike to work in the cold. Once I was finally defrosted and up to the floor and saw who was working, my mood quickly changed. The group working was amazing. Full of laughs, fun stories, and of course- hard work. It was another reminder just how awesome my coworker friends are and how just their presence can drastically change my mood! Thanks guys!! 

Sleepless in Blaine

I have to tell you about the night I had. I headed for bed around 11pm, wrote my blog post and settled into bed. It was shortly after midnight that I thought I heard something down stairs. No, must have been the wind. I settled back into bed and closed my eyes. There it was again. It sounded as if someone was walking around down stairs. I tried to ignore it because I'm used to these kinds of occurrences, but then it got worse. I SWORE I heard my door in the kitchen open and shut. Its right below my bedroom and I even felt the vibrations of it. Had I forgotten to close the garage door after taking Easter potty one last time before bed? I sprang up and looked out the window. The street was quite. No cars, no lights. I even checked for lights on in my living room in the reflection of the windows across the way. Dark. My heart was still racing and I was just a little terrified. I texted Ben to tell him what was going on. He thought that someone might be downstairs and wanted me to call the cops. When I explained to him that I had already checked for cars, lights, and even shoe prints in the snow, he told me to open my bedroom door and listen from the top of the stairs. Well, that wasn't happening. If someone HAD been downstairs, they surely would have heard me walking around upstairs to and from my bathroom :P I couldn't bring myself to open my bedroom door. Not even for a winning lotto ticket. Simply put, I kept my light on, turned the tv up, and prayed for sleep that never came. I dozed on and off, but never really fell asleep until the sun came up. The noises stopped after I turned my tv volume back up, but the adrenaline was already coursing through my veins. I finally got a few hours of sleep around 8am. It was a long night. 

So what was my joyous moment of the day? Napping on the couch with Easter! I ran around yesterday so that I wouldn't have to leave the house today. Didn't wear a bra, got laundry done- INCLUDING washing the bed sheets, and even got a workout in when I had to put the sheets back on the bed. Lazy days are the best. I wasn't forced to interact with anyone today, except for my dog. And this introvert likes those days. 

Maybe I'll win the next lottery

I woke up this morning to the sound of the wind blowing against my windows. Made me happy to snuggle deeper into my nice warm bed. I figured I had better get up and get the day going, after all, it was noon. I had put myself on a strict budget and also a strict diet and, unfortunately, I had to go to the grocery store so that, you know, I could have something to eat. And if it was something healthy, well that would be a plus. If you know me at all, you know I absolutely HATE grocery shopping. Usually, I will go after work so that I have to deal with very few people, no children, and can crop dust the shit out of those aisles. Well, I went during the middle of the afternoon. Big mistake. There were massive amounts of people there, stocking up before the frigid temperatures stranded people in their homes. Kids were in my way, people were walking too slow, and at one point, apparently some kid tried to get naked in the store. I'm pretty sure the kid was just taking off his jacket, but the mother was over reacting. Cocaine will do that to ya, kids. Remember that. Stay clean. Anyways, I painfully made my way up and down the aisles, trying to get the hell out of there as fast as I could. I was pretty proud of myself for not buying a whole lot of crap. I actually had fruit and vegetables in my cart. Ok, I MAY have also bought a pepsi, but hey, thats what the fruit balances out.... right? I'm pretty sure that's how it works. I head to the check out and when I see how long each line is, a slew of obscenities race through my mind. But here is where the joyous moment comes into play. I begrudgingly take my spot in line and settle in for what is sure to be the longest process of the day. To my chagrin, the manager comes up to me (yeah, his tag said manager.... unless that's what his name is) and said "I can help you right here ma'am" and pointed to the empty lane next to the one I was in. My face must have lit up like a christmas tree! Yep, I thanked that guy a time or seven. I hurry and bag my shit and get the hell out of there! Not too shabby. 

Ben made his way over after I had gotten back from the store. I had just finished lunch and laid down on the couch for a mid afternoon nap, when he burst through the door and said "Well, lets get going!". He wanted to go to Michaels. Yep, you read that right. HE WANTED TO GO TO MICHAELS. How could I say no to that! It was a day for miracles! So much so, that I thought I better buy a lotto ticket. Guess I used all my luck at the grocery store. I didn't win. But there's always next time!! 

Anything for you, Love

Low key day filled with mundane routines and errands. Like taking my doggies to get their nails did. And by that, the dogs assume I'm taking them to have their little paws hacked off by a dull, rusty, butter knife. What I REALLY mean, is have a professional hold them down while another trims their eagle talons/dragon claws. My doggies are like my children (yes, I am well on my way to becoming the crazy dog lady who pushes all 127 dogs in a stroller across town in her favorite pair of leopard print heels- ok, bit of a tangent). But how can you not treat them like one of your kids? They are adorable, innocent creatures who love you unconditionally no matter what you do. Wearing sweats and haven't showered for 3 weeks? They love you, and probably like your stinky ass. Dressed up for a lovely night on the town? They think you are the most absolutely gorgeous creature. Just plain ugly? They love you anyways! Honestly, I can't imagine having kids because I couldn't possibly understand how I could love anything more than Elvis and Easter. Anyways, back to the outing. It wasn't nearly as traumatic as the dogs depict it to be. Elvis was up first. He cried the whole car ride to the vet, and then he continued to cry in the waiting room, and (what a surprise) he cried while we waited for the vet to come in and cut his nails. I lifted him on to the table and even the vet tech couldn't take his pathetic whimpering so she gave him a treat to shut him up. Finally! He wasn't crying! The golden silence didn't last long because I gave him a firm hug and the tech went to town on his talons....errr... paws. Actually, things went better than the times before because this time, he only cried. He didn't try to bite her face off.... like the last time.... Long story short, he survived. He gobbled down another treat and then it was Easter's turn. She's not nearly as bad as Elvis. She just gets really wiggly. I gave her a firm hug, the tech started, and Easter was still. She looked up at me with eyes that seemed to say "How could you betray me like this?". Pretty sure I saw a tear roll down, but I might have imagined that. In a flash, they were done! Yay!

After the extraordinary adventure to the vet, the doggies got to relax at home, while mom and I made our way out to Ft. Snelling Cemetery to visit with my dad. After visiting hours, we decided a little dinner was called for. Neither one of us were in the mood to cook, which at that moment, mom pulled a trusty gift card from her purse and smiled. "Applebees?", she asked. And that's where we headed. It was an enjoyable mother-daughter dinner. We were able to catch each other up on the daily goings-on of our lives. Oh, did I forget to mention that our waiter was from down under? That's right! Texas! No, he was Australian and had the cutest accent! He called the guys at the next table "Mate", on on more than one occasion, referred to me as "Love". I asked for some extra napkins and his response was, "Anything for you, Love". My mom and I giggled like little school girls. It was one of those cute moments that I want to remember- hence this blog. Low key day, but still memorable moments.

Gotta love date days

And what a lovely date day it was. Technically, it started last night when Ben surprised me after work with food and his company. He also surprised me by agreeing to a date day together today and he spent the night (get your filthy minds out of those gutters now). After a rough night at work, it was comforting to drift off to sleep in the arms of the one you love. I must have slept pretty good, because Ben said I was sawing some major logs ;) That just means that I was totally at ease and felt so comfortable and safe last night. So this morning, or rather, at noon we decided to get the day going and headed to the movie theater. The plan was for a typical date day: movie and dinner. We saw Daddy's Home which was actually pretty funny! Not one of those movies where they show all the funny stuff during the commercials. After the movie, Ben wanted to stop at his place for a bit. We had fun playing with his two dogs and chatting with his mom. After some mom/puppy time, Ben wanted to go shopping. Yep! You read that correctly! BEN wanted to go shopping. Well, I sure as hell wasn't going to say no to that! Neither of us bought anything- which I think our bank accounts were happy to see! By then, we were tuckered out so we decided to have dinner together at home. We ate, popped in another movie, and just simply enjoyed each other's company. I'm so lucky to have such a strong partner by my side. He supports me, loves me unconditionally, and would kick ass for me! Only if necessary I'm sure! Not many people can say they have found their soul mate, but he is truly my other half. 

What a day...

January 6th-

This was a rough one. Work was difficult and I nearly broke down into tears multiple times. Hard to find the joyous moment in the day. Until I got home. I was surprised by my boyfriend who stopped by after I was done with work and he had brought me a late night snack. That certainly made me feel special and loved and helped to dissolve all the negative feelings. Another thing that always melts my heart is seeing my dog when I come home. She's always so happy to see me and jumps up and down until I finally take her potty. She always has so much funny energy built up and usually acts like a crazy little girl. It seems like she knows when I've had a hard day and need a laugh. That's when she gets really goofy and will chase her tail. She knows it always makes me laugh. She's my little love and Easter certainly knows it! 

Working my way back to you

As I sit here thinking about the day, my only thought is "I had to work today, so where is the happy moment?". Well, negative nancy, how about you be thankful for simply having a job! Be happy that you have a good job, decent money, and think of the awesome friends you have in your co-workers. The career choice has it's rough days, but having awesome co-workers/friends definitely make even the toughest of days, better. Connecting and talking about the things only your co-workers can commiserate with you is a very special bond to share. They just get you on a different level. Especially in the career of nursing!! 

So, another moment that made me happy and smile today was the fact that my mom was texting me about the new episode of Teen Mom OG. I love the fact that my mom watches the show and loves it just as much as I do!! We hate the same people, love the same moments, and love to laugh at the stupid stuff. She's more than just my mom, she's my best friend. She's been there through it all with me and I am so thankful and BLESSED to have her in my life. That is a huge blessing that I am reminded of everyday. 

Happy Day!

What a day full of happy moments! I got a new garage door and can now park in my garage again!! YAY!! It's a wonderful feeling! And then on top of that, I got to spend time with Ben and all we seemed to do was laugh today. Those days are always my favorite. And then, on top of THAT, I got to hang out with my bestie Lisa! We had a nice dinner, dessert, and got caught up on the happenings in each other's lives. The time always goes by way too fast when we are together. Never seems like enough time! Today was a wonderful day full of love, friendship, and good food! I hope the year has more of that in store for me. 

Bra-less Day 3

The title says it all. I didn't have to put a bra on at all today and that makes me one happy camper!! I spent the day coloring, cleaning, cuddling with Easter (yes, again), and playing Words With Friends with my mom (yes, that again also). The simple things, like letting the girls run free for the day, are the moments to sit back and enjoy.  I went to the gas station to fill up my tank. It felt weird leaving the house in a coat and no bra. I felt like a floozy. It was exhilarating. This is the year of trying new things, and it looks like I'm off to a good start! ;) Don't get any crazy ideas tho. Underpants are always a must in my book. 

Day Two

The second day of the year was pretty average. Had to wake up early and run some errands before work. The best part was having Ben come with me on my errands. It's in the little things he does that his love for me shines through. Like today- waking up early and driving me around. And then sitting with me while I napped before work. He headed home and I was lucky enough to be on call. Spent the afternoon cuddling with Easter, waiting for my phone to ring. We watched movies, played Words With Friends with my mom, and colored in our new coloring books for adults that I got for Christmas. Now, I'm getting ready to cuddle into a nice warm bed. Lots to be thankful for. 

A Brand New Year

I will preface this post with my plan: a new post everyday, to share the good things, happy moments, and blessings of the day. I hope it will be a way to stay positive throughout the year, and will remind me to always look at the positive moments of life- even when it seems most difficult. I'm sure this will be a challenge on some days, but I'm up for it and hope my readers keep me on track. One thing I've learned this year, as I reflect on 2015, is that friends can be found in the most unusual places, and in the oddest of circumstances. Here's to a fresh new year filled with new surprises!




Today was a wonderful way to start the new year. I received a low need from work, which meant I got the day off. I was lucky enough to spend the day with my boyfriend. We laughed, talked, went for a drive, had dinner, and watched a movie together. The random days we have together are always the best and the simplest of days are what make the most memorable dates.