Happy Halloween!!!

 I know I’ve been MIA for a bit but I will update everyone soon.  I had time for a quick hello so figured I’d wish everyone a Happy Halloween.  Be safe out tonight while doing your Trick or Treating.  Makenna has decided to dress up as Rapunzel (of course) and we will be going with her daddy around our neighborhood tonight.  This year is much more exciting since she’ll be walking around rather than being pushed by a stroller most of the way.  I sure hope she has fun! 

Update for the week...yes I'm that bored.

End of the week catch up.  As you can tell I have nothing exciting to talk about so I’ll just give a brief update to take up space today.

·         Enjoyed X-Factor this week.  I have a feeling this is going to be a good season for sure.  With that said, how early is too early to start singing lessons?  Makenna was born to be a star but after listening to her rendition of Twinkle, Twinkle last night I may need to call in the pros to help her out.  “Twinkle, Twinkle, Baby Baby Oh…Jingle All the way” is not exactly how the song goes but she tried.  Maybe she’s on the path for a remix album.

·         Asia’s allergies are insane this week.  It’s time to get her in to the vet because Benadryl is not helping and her face is super swollen.  Decided to switch to Banfield and sign her up for a Wellness plan.  Its $25-$32 a month but it will help cut down on annual maintenance since she is definitely not the healthiest of pups.  I love American Bulldogs but I wish I would have known about all the issues they can have before purchasing two.

·         While budgeting for the month I realized I DO NOT like October.  5 birthdays, pups rabies expire this month, more time off for work, Halloween costume needed, oh and just remembered that Boss’s Day is Tuesday.  For those of you who love your boss or for those who just really need to get off his/her shit list make sure to pick something up before work.

·         Found myself mad at EVERYONE yesterday.  Seriously EVERYONE!  My co-workers, my sister, my mother, Scott, a few friends, Mr Big, Makenna, little kids next door, and even the old people taking too long to cross the road.  I know, I know…I need therapy.  Retail therapy that is.  Lucky for me Kendall reminded me that he still hadn’t picked up my bday present (only a month late) so I ended my day with the new liners from Urban Decay.  Yay!  I <3 him so much!

·         Another dislike I realized, my disgust for selfish or more accurately described, self-absorbed people.  Thanks to the few friends that helped me see that its okay to feel that way regardless of the situation or person. 

·         Was asked to help someone decide whether to marry their significant other or kick him to the curb.  Flattered that she valued my opinion but scared to death to give an honest answer.  That decision either way is life changing.  I love my friends to death but sometimes I wish I was rich so when they are having issues I could just say, “Here, I’ll set you up with a therapist today.”  Professionals clearly have better advice than I do.

·         Need to make final decision on who I’m voting for.  Thought about not voting since I don’t care for either candidates but I hate when people do that.  Time to make a decision.

·         Researching auto shops in Pflugerville so I can get a quote on replacing or rebuilding my engine.  I need my car back.  Does anyone have any suggestions???

·         Super excited for Vampire Diaries tonight.  I know I’m 29 but I’m a sucker (no pun intended) for  vamp shows/movies. It’s no surprise that Damon is my favorite.  I’ve never denied my obsession with bad boys.

·         Hung out with an old friend/lover this past weekend and I must say he still makes me smile.  Wondering whether he felt the same.  I got butterflies when I hugged him goodbye.  That NEVER happens.  If only he lived in Austin…

Well, that’s it for today.  Excuse the randomness.

The Universe Is Against Me

I woke up this morning to an unfamiliar smell coming from the kitchen.  Most mornings I don’t make it to the kitchen until 2 minutes before its time to walk out the door.  At that time I usually grab a protein drink, pop tart, or a banana.  So to smell food first thing this morning was a refreshing way to start my morning. I walked in to find Emily (step sister) in the kitchen and a huge production there in front of me.  Bacon, Sausage, Migas, Tortillas.  Seriously?  I’m assuming she didn’t get the memo that today was the day I’d sworn to get back on track with my diet.  For those unaware of what Migas are, its scrambled eggs mixed with peppers, cheese, and tortilla strips.  Super yummy but not good for the person avoiding Mexican food, more importantly…tortillas.  Needless to say I didn’t start my morning off as planned.  It didn’t help that when I walked in the office they had Round Rock donuts (my favorite) sitting in the break room.  Really?  This can’t be happening.  Then I get to my desk and one of my co-workers walks in with two cups of Starbucks.  Thanks for the sudden craving for a Mocha Frapp.  Still, I did not give into the craving  and began to check email.  The first one that pops up is from my friend demanding I attend lunch with her today.  Typical.  She claims it’s the last time she will ask since she is also starting a diet and can no longer indulge in eating out each day.  As many times as I told her no she fired back with reasons why I MUST go and so I now find myself back in the same situation I was in this morning.  My will power absolutely stinks today.  I have agreed to go with her but have put my foot down on what I will be eating.  I told her that wherever we go I will be having soup.  Ironically she has chosen a Mexican food restaurant.  FML!  Still, I will have soup and no chips and salsa.  I’m writing this down so I have no choice but to stick with it.  Done with my rant for the day but I seriously am convinced that the universe is against me today.  That is all.  Happy Monday!

Roger's Visit

Roger (Nick’s father) came to visit this past weekend and we had a great time catching up.  I still can’t believe Nick has been gone 5 years.  It feels like just yesterday we were visiting him at Austin Hospice, saying our goodbyes.  Needless to say this visit from Roger was bittersweet.  I see so much of Nick in him.  We caught up on old times and went through all of Nick’s old stuff so that Roger could take a few items back to Connecticut with him.  While it was hard for me I could tell it was even harder for my mother.  I’m not sure she’s ever truly receive the closure she needs but I hope someday that she does.  My closer came much easier.  The day Nick passed away was all the closer that I needed.   To see him finally out of pain and no longer suffering was all I needed.  I will agree that cancer is a horrible disease however I’m gracious it allowed us all time to share our feelings with Nick and make as many memories with him as possible knowing it would be our last.  The last year he was in my  life was the most fulfilling.  Our talks were so honest & pure.  Unlike most of the conversations we have with others we knew everything said was genuine and hid nothing.  He gave me the good & the bad and I did the same.  When you know your end date it’s amazing how much more you appreciate the small things.  Ugh, enough about all this.  Getting emotional and I’m on my break at work so this is not the time to go any more in depth on the subject.  To conclude, we ended last night at Oasis for Salsa Night.  So much fun and the view was absolutely beautiful.  Makenna was able to dance with her GrandPop (that’s what she called him) and we were able to enjoy his last here with good food & lots of laughs.  Great weekend!