Country Living At It's Best!!

I rarely post stories that don't involve me, or that could be humorous at someone elses expense...but since I did ask permission I am totally blogging this one :)

I will preface with this...my mom is not a country girl. She once lived in (and thoroughly enjoyed living in) Los Angeles. She has never really lived in the country until the last couple years. So last night when she looks out on her front porch and sees a 4 ft. black, (thankfully non-poisonous) snake she freaked out just a little bit (and when I say a little I mean I am pretty sure that hysterics ensued)! She calls my stepdad who is at work 35 mins away and can't leave work, crying and probably screaming a little. When she can't get him she then proceeds to call 911, for a snake on the porch (Mind you, I am not making fun because I totally would have done the same thing). The dispatcher out of the kindness of her heart (and it is a small county without a lot happening) sends out a deputy (probably due to fear that mom might have a heart attack) who happens to be just as afraid of snakes as mom is...(I'm laughing hysterically just writing this). So he comes and is standing at the foot of the porch, while mom is in the house, both of them too afraid to come on the porch (and just in case you've never seen my mom's house the porch runs across and around the house, so we're talking a 4 ft. snake ruling a 50 ft porch). Finally a friend of a friend of a friend (who happens to be a neighbor) comes and tries to help, only succeeding in making the snake mad, at which point it slithers under the porch steps. This, of course, is not the end of the story because with that thing sneaking around the house mom will never walk out the door, so thankfully (and probably due to his own fear of the snake) the deputy finally gets his shotgun and shot it's head off.

Needless to say mom is ready to move back to the city, and I totally agree :)

P.S. Some of my snake, mice, rat and insect stories will follow so that everyone will know that in no way am I making fun of my mom, because I am more scared of creepy, crawly, slithery things then she is!

He had no idea....

on Friday night, as we played cards that tears welled up in my eyes as I watched him shuffle the cards, simply because I was realizing how blessed I am to have him in my life.

He had no idea....

that on Saturday as we went to the Farmer's Market together, had breakfast at a cute little coffee shop, walked through the antique stores, as he showed me several historical and "new" places I had never seen despite my twice weekly walks dowtown, and drove down a quiet country road all I could think of was how he made me feel happier than I have ever been.

He had no idea....

that on Sunday as we spent the waning hours of daylight walking on the local "nature" trail with his daughter that it felt like family.

He had no idea....

that on Monday, when we were "scavaging" through the fridge and pantry looking for food because we didn't want to go out and get any food, I realized he is undeniably perfect for me :)

The Mish Mash of My Life

What you've missed...

I finally graduated. I actually finished and got my diploma months ago, but Saturday I finally heard my name called and walked across the stage to the cheers of many of my friends and family. It was one of the most surreal and proud moments of my life.

I just registered for a 5K race in June to get myself running again.

I have been too chicken to apply for new jobs. I am getting past this because my current job is not going so well at the moment.

J and I have been working on some fun summer plans. Two of these involve car shows, although one of them is at the beach...hmmm...nothing like sacrificing for your man :D

I finally ordered my bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding in August! It will get here 5 days before the wedding! I was going to order it a size down from my current size and then lose whatever weight that I needed too, but I decided at the last minute to not do that, so now I get to eat whatever I want all summer, so I can maintain my current hefty weight so no alterations need to be done (you know, since I will literally only have 5 days to get any necessary alterations done). This ability to actually eat all summer, of course, makes me very happy, and has cut down my stress immensely!

I saw the movie "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" this past weekend...it is actually pretty good and I highly recommend it.

I am learning new things about me everyday, many of which I don't like. I am trying to change them, but its not that easy! I am also trying to break my bad habit of too much facebook/email and talking bad about myself. Yep, not doing so hot on those either...but a girl can dream.

I am distraught that all of my favorite shows (none of which I watch religiously, but managed to watch the last 2 episodes or so, enough to get hooked back on them)have had their season finale. And seriously, if both Izzie and George die on Greys I will never watch again. But at least it means we will get out and do more now that we don't have to be home in time to watch House at 8:00 every Monday night :)

Tonight is my last night of volunteering for the spring season. I always miss this when it is over. I will especially miss my Katie girl! I am hoping to spend some time with her this summer though. And we do have the potluck/cookout next Wednesday which I am looking forward to!

And last, but not least...

4 years ago today I watched my sister get married! I am so proud of her and her husband. They have accomplished so much in the 4 years, and most importantly they are more in love than ever. I admire them so much!!!! Happy Anniversay, Love you guys!

"Just Another Manic Monday"

I am not sure who sings that song, or I would totally give her credit, or rather whoever wrote the song credit, but that is what today has been like.

I had one of those weekends that you wish you could rewind, start over and completely redo with an entirely different end result. Needless to say, it was not a good one! And now it is raining and cold, which of course doesn't help to improve my sour mood...add to that overly tired, headachy and having a really crappy day at work, and I feel like it's been "just another manic Monday".

It Was The Perfect Weekend

My weekend included so many of the things I love: the outdoors, festivals, strawberries, chocolate, outdoor concerts, local restaurants, people watching, art, museums, sunshine, walking, "long" drives, quiet evenings at home, the randomness of J using the term "the mechanization of humans" and his ability to always surprise me, taking pics, love songs, hand holding, hugs and kisses, and of course, most of all being with J!

It really was the perfect weekend and made me realize how very blessed and loved I am!