Just Quiet

Nothing really major happening on the home front. Busy with work. Busy with trying to tie things up personally (the to-do list is lengthy). Gearing up for my birthday and my latest ambitions for the coming year.

3 Days Gone Again

I do really love those 3 day weekends.

Friday with my to-do list in hand I headed out to start the process of legally changing my name. Yes, it has taken me just over 2 months to even get started on this, but man is there a lot that has to be done. After a few stops at different buildings were things went pretty smooth, I headed to Michael's craft store to pick up a few things that I've been wanting to dabble with. Then I stopped at Ross to get Jason a few new shirts for his new job. After my errands I drove to Castle Rock were I was meeting Kristin and little baby Landon for lunch. It was so fun to just hold the little guy as we caught up on the past month. What a cute baby! Jason came home from work and we headed out to dinner at our favorite White Chocolate Grill - the date night special wasn't on their menu any longer, but we asked and they were so kind to grant us the special. It was so nice to just enjoy a nice dinner out together. It had been a very long time since we were able to do that.

Saturday we started out very early and headed to lake with Jason's parents and family friends. We spent the day eating, water skiing, tubing and even this new thing that I had never seen - wake surfing. You literally ride the wake of the boat on a surf board, no rope. We BBQed dinner and hung around the camp fire. It was such a pleasant day, minus a few bug bites. Jason really enjoyed being able to get back out on a water ski as he hadn't been in YEARS...
Today was full of the normal grocery store, and other errands. Then we picked the dog up from my parents' house as they had been dog sitting for us while we were at the lake the day before. This afternoon I spent a solid 6 hours cleaning the house without really taking much a break other than to stuff some food in my face and drink some iced tea. But, the house looks much better, and the bathroom has been switched out with a new shower curtain and new towels, plus 6 loads of laundry are done.

Tomorrow back to work for a 5 day work week, should be a busy one.

Getting Lost

I find myself lost in my readings lately - quickly soaking up the entire world around me as quickly as possible. Processing, deciding and determining a new course to set sail on.

Today on my of my most favorite blogs, Ali Edwards pointed to a site that just struck me with a wave of emotion. You must take a look at Phillip Toledano's work, it is just so filled with power.
One of posts is a photo of a notebook of scribbled writings by Phillip's 98 year-old dad, his dad's remarks "I want to think seriously about what I can accomplish with what's left of my life." I aspire to be 98 and still challenging myself to live more, live fuller.

I'm embarking on a few new projects that I'll be sharing in the coming weeks, just in time for my 26th birthday.

May the sun shine on you today.

A New Beginning

Jason landed a new job which unlike we were thinking will really begin tomorrow (not today). I'm so very excited and proud of him and must say the past few months have taught us to love deeper, work harder and stay stronger. I'm thankful for the lessons we have learned and I'm glad we are finally moving on to the next chapter.

Friday night we enjoyed date night on the cheap with a BOGO offer at Bombay Bowl. Overall I give it a thumbs up, but it was a little rocky at first. For one, the menu was a little confusing for me, even though it functions the same as all fast casuals. I wish were given samples of some of the sauces. When my shrimp first came out it was still not fully cooked, so I had to wait for my meal. The portions are large and very flavorful. The bread was the best for only $1, however stay away from the date roll, that was not good. Nice to have another fast casual option.

Saturday I joined my mom for lunch and pedicures, then we drove up to Jason's mom's Pampered Chef party. Jason meet me up there after the party so we could celebrate his mom's birthday. It was a lovely evening and I left very full for the days festivities.

Yesterday we ran the typical errands and then went to celebrate the baptism of Kristin & Eric's son Landon. It was a great event, followed by cake, snacks, and drinks.

Back to Monday morning, hard to believe we are coming up so quickly on the end of July.

Calling on All Good Vibes

Keep your finger crossed and send any good vibes you have this way. More to follow.