Husband for Chef...

I just thought I'd let everyone know that my super-duper husband is currently in the kitchen making dinner for us tonight. It's not because he's done something wrong, not because I can't cook well, but only because he's so great. He WANTS to cook for us. He ENJOYS cooking for me. And this is why (just another reason to make it more true) I love him so much. Pork chops and seasoned potatoes here I come! MMM...

Now we shall decide what the rest of tonight has in store for us!

How sad it is the flowers pass...

I'm upset to post that the beautiful bouquet my wonderful husband brought home to me last week has officially gone ka-put. The only thing I hate about having pretty, fresh flowers in the house is that they start out gorgeous, but slowly fade into a very depressing state of death. They get limp and the color fades. The water is murky and they shrivel up. It's upsetting to see the life get stripped out of them as the days past. I would appreciate anyone who could come up with a solution to this depressing process. I must now leave you to go throw away the remains of what, at one time, was more than the highlight of my day...it was a smile on my face and a light in my heart. :(

Road Trip...

Chad & I just returned from a short road trip to Columbia, South Carolina. We drove down by way of Myrtle Beach to pick up his sister, Cathy, and continued down the road until we hit USC territory. If you don't know about USC (which is the University of South Carolina when you're talking about the east coast), it's Chad's alma mater and the home of the fighting Gamecocks (which is a really funky looking, angry rooster...the ones people raise to fight each other and bet on...don't ask...:)). Where blood runs garnet and black and the mascot runs around and answers to "Cocky". And I have to do this, just for my hubby...Gooooo Cocks! :)

Anyways, back to the subject. Our primary purpose for going to Columbia, minus the chance for Chad to be back in his 'heaven' for a day and a half, was to celebrate his brother, Chris', 25th birthday. We showed up around 12:30 on Saturday, went to eat lunch at a place called Harper's, went to buy some MORE Gamecock gear (because we can never leave without something new :)), and headed to the house to chill for a bit. We eventually proceeded to dinner at a place called Wild Wings, but not the 'Buffalo' kind. The food was really good and so we headed off to the first bar location. We ended up at a place called TLC (The Loose Cockaboose) to hear a band play and to chill for a bit. Unfortunately, it rained and the concert was cancelled, but we sat inside and jammed out to the music for a while anyways. We then headed to a pub called Kelly's. No, not my place, but a cute little place to hang out and dance to music. Then, even though we were exhausted, we jumped over to the last location called Sharkey's. It was a bigger club with two levels of different music playing. At this point, we were beyond tired and feeling slightly grumpy so we got our groove on for a little while longer and headed home. It was a good night. Here is a pic of us at dinner and then having some fun at some of the other places.

And that was the end of a great weekend. Happy Birthday Brotha-Man! :)

Girlfriend Chatter...

I got to spend some time on the phone with my best friend Elya today and it was very refreshing. She is one that never stops. She is going, going, going from morning til night. She works 30 hours a week for a church in Abilene while she attends Grad school part time. She has more projects and papers and sit-in appointments than I've ever seen, and I would know, I visited her for a week last semester and it was pure chaos. Her life isn't chaotic because she does a good job of keeping everything straight and organized, but just as soon as you think you're gonna get to sit down and rest, up you go again onto the next thing.

She has many friends and a wonderful fiancee. That word in itself is enough to make all married or engaged women understand what she is going through, four months before her wedding. If she's not working or at school, she's planning. Gotta do this, gotta do that...and you gotta do them in order, UGH! Does it ever end (is what goes through a girl's mind as she plans the biggest and most important day of her life)?!

Let me release your tensions, Elya. Yes, it will end. Yes, the wedding will be magnificent. Yes, you'll look gorgeous and you'll have the time of your life. Yes, you will feel like a princess and the greatest guest of honor. Yes, you will make the strongest and most deep promise you've ever made in your life (and in public). Yes, you will cry. Yes, the cake will taste good and the guests will feel blessed by your wedding. Yes, the decorations will match the ambiance and the wedding party's dresses/tuxes. And yes, it will be all over in what feels like just a few short moments.

Most importantly, you have found the perfect ONE for you and you two are going to live happily ever after. You're just too good at everything you do to have anything otherwise. Good luck with it all and you know this bridesmaid is right by your side! I love you and I had a great time catching up with you.

My Sweet...

Ladies, prepare yourselves to be envious. My husband came home from work a couple of days ago with a beautiful bouquet of my favorite flowers...and for NO special reason except that he knows they make me happy and because he loves me so much. They caught me off-guard, but in a very good way. Not many people have ever surprised me with things so sweet in my life. Needless to say, I really appreciated the thoughtfulness. Their smell reminds me of our wedding, and what a wonderful day that was! I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful husband. I love him. So bright & cheery! MMM, and they smell so pretty.

Overload...

Well, I may currently be experiencing the beginning of an eye infection or something of the like. I don't think I've ever had a sty on my eye (excuse the rhyme) so I'm not sure what that would feel like, but I do know that my left eye-lid has a spot that's very sensitive and that occasionally itches. It's been a while since I've had my last eye infection too, so who knows what's going on?! All I know is that it's always a pain to have any kind of eye problems when you wear contacts. My glasses make my eyeballs burn. I think I need new ones. Anyways...

On top of that, I've been a rather irresponsible student when it comes to the amount of time I've taken to study our weeks-worth of information. I'm trying to play catch-up as we speak...well, actually, I'm typing my blog as we speak, but you're my break if you know what I mean. It's interesting stuff and I really want to learn it, but it's really hard for me to look beyond the distractions and get it done. Also, as soon as I start reading, my eyes tell me it's naptime. It's crazy how fast I can fall asleep after just a couple of sentences. In my favor, my instructor cancelled tomorrow's class because he has continuation training of his own today and tomorrow, so we meet back up again on Wednesday. I guess that gives me the rest of today and all of tomorrow to get all souped up to learn even more on Wednesday. Yay! Let's see how I do!

In the meantime, I must get some good studying done and get ready to go work out when Chad gets home. Yay for being productive...or trying to be anyways. Adios for now!

Cats+Kelly= No Thank You...

So, this past week I have been going over to a friend of our's house while she was out of town to check on her cat, Jose. Nothing wrong with helping a friend out...even though I really don't enjoy cats, haha. Nothing against those that do like/love cats, but I've been allergic to them since I was little and just have never created a bond with them like I have for dogs. They really aren't BAD creatures and they definitely trump iguanas and snakes as pets anyday, but a little furry thing that pretty much just lurks around the house rubbing up all over your legs and what not when you walk...call me anti-kitty or whatever, but at least you know my view on them now, I guess. They are rather fun to watch chase a string though...they'll go crazy for that little piece of entertainment. Cheapest pet toy out there! I can guarantee you that! :)

I did my duties well though. I filled the food bowls, the water container and even cleaned out the kitty litter...for the first time in my life, haha. The only slight problem was that I never saw Jose. I went around the house "kitty-kittying" and...nothing. He's no where to be found. Kelly starts to get a little nervous. I then realize that there is a kitty door not only into the garage, but OUT of the garage into the 'prowl-world' as a kitty would probably refer to it. So, WHEW!, I'm saved. Then I talk to her later that day only to find out that she didn't want him to be able to go outside because he's only been with her for a week. She had placed the huge trash can (which was empty, mind you) in front of the 'prowl-world' kitty door before she left. Man, that kitty must be a strong one, because it was definitely turned on it's side when I got there. Talk about determination! Maybe he has a secret kitty-cat of his own, if you know what I mean ;) Anyways, long story short, I have been relieved of my kitty duties because she has returned (not because I lost the cat).

I just hope Jose can find his way back home after such a long and strenuous week out on the town. Come home Jose!