It's only Wednesday afternoon as I'm writing this and we've had quite an interesting week.
We found out Sunday that CJ's friend, Joel, passed away the Saturday night before. We went to his funeral today. I only met him once, but it was certainly memorable. After being at the funeral today, I got the impression that he had that impact on a lot of people. CJ worked with him for many years and would often come home with a funny story about him. If I wanted a quick laugh, I knew I could ask CJ what's been going on with Joel and I'd get one. I think it's safe to say that the world lost quite an attribute. Right now I'm praying that his two children are ok, as well as the rest of the family.
My dad has been in and out of the ER since Monday morning. I was there with him this morning for almost three hours. He will have more tests ran tomorrow and hopefully soon we'll have some clarity followed by some answers as to what the problem is.
I think that it's times like these that we should treasure our own health and our own families. Relish the sweet, simple things. We should be so grateful that we can hug our loved ones or that we can call a friend. I don't know why, but I've always been one to never take anything for granted. I feel confident in my relationships. I know for a fact that everyone in my life knows just how special they are so that if something happened five minutes from now I would have no regrets. Still, times like these make you think not twice, but three times.
I'm done blogging for now...CJ is sitting beside me on the couch so I'm going to put this computer down and go snuggle up next to him with the fur babies. Despite the hard times, life is good.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Fall Favorites!
Because Fall is my most favorite time of the year, I thought I would do a post about the reasons why...
October 3rd is my birthday! Unlike most people, mine is a month long celebration that I encourage all of my family to take part in. I recently asked my mom to start dropping reminders to family. I love getting birthday cards in the mail and being able to say, "but it's my birthday!" CJ and my mom always make it really special for me as well. They spoil me - and I love it!
I love the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. It's the season in a cup. Nonfat milk and no whip cream, of course!
October 3rd is my birthday! Unlike most people, mine is a month long celebration that I encourage all of my family to take part in. I recently asked my mom to start dropping reminders to family. I love getting birthday cards in the mail and being able to say, "but it's my birthday!" CJ and my mom always make it really special for me as well. They spoil me - and I love it!
I love the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. It's the season in a cup. Nonfat milk and no whip cream, of course!
The colors of fall are so beautiful. Our living room is a constant reminder of that and I really enjoy the space. We have a large window that allows us to feel like we're in a tree house and when the season changes, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Although I care nothing about football, I do enjoy the get togethers and food that this time of year produces. I will spend hours on the internet looking for new ideas and recipes for game day! Ahhh...CJ's chili is calling my name!
I also love Halloween and Thanksgiving.
While CJ and I never do anything for Halloween, I really love watching scary movies and eating candy that will later prohibit me from fitting in my jeans.
Thanksgiving is such a nice time of year. We always spend the actual day with CJ's family (tons of food...and wine!) and go to visit my family in Mississippi the next day. I really enjoy going back to MS, which happens twice a year. I'm thankful that CJ always goes and makes the most of it.
After eating an abnormal amount for those two days, the Iron Bowl is on the Saturday after - so just when you think that you can't eat any more, our friends along with us have made some delicious dips and appetizers to munch on for the game. This is the point where you thank the person who created stretch in fabric.
I guess that's it for now...I'm still running. Hopefully I'll reap the benefits of that soon. We had a relaxing weekend - spent all day last Saturday watching football with the animals. We're excited about going to a friend's house this Saturday night to watch the Auburn game. I'm also excited to finally make the beer bread that CJ's sweet sister bought me. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as CJ and I do! CJ is laughing now because I squeezed in another comment about food. Ha!
Happy Fall, ya'll!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
It's Almost Fall!
It's been a while since I've posted...oopsie! Labor Day weekend was nice and relaxing. It was also the first weekend for football. We had a few people over to watch the games and relaxed the rest of the time. Bill got fixed recently. He had a problem urinating on random things in the house. I am not confident using the word "had," as I'm scared it will jinx me and I'll find a soaked towel later. CJ said he would take his life or his manhood. We chose the latter of the two. Last weekend we spent time at CJ's sister's house for the Alabama game and had a great time. So far, no plans for this weekend and I honestly hope it stays that way!
The weather has cooled off recently and humidity is becoming a thing of the past. I loathe summer down here. I do not understand why people enjoy the hot, humid days of summer. The up coming months are my most favorite. I love the weather, holidays, chili, soups...CJ will laugh when he reads this at the fact that I related food into the description of my favorite time of year! Food is never far from my mind! I've already put up our Fall wreath and it is taking everything inside of me not to set up my cute pumpkins inside and other fun fall decor. Love, love, love it!
I began running again yesterday for the first time in months. I managed two miles, walking up our large hill each time. When I don't dread it, running can be such a stress reliever. I hope this isn't a stint and that I'll make it last this time. I believe in myself - I have to - I need to fit into my jeans this year!
Other than the daily grind, nothing in particular has been going on. I'm craving a margarita and a date night with my man Friday. I'm also looking forward to an after dinner walk in the cool air with him this week. Cross your fingers that AU wins this weekend. CJ is an angry man when they lose. I'll be crossing everything I can!
The weather has cooled off recently and humidity is becoming a thing of the past. I loathe summer down here. I do not understand why people enjoy the hot, humid days of summer. The up coming months are my most favorite. I love the weather, holidays, chili, soups...CJ will laugh when he reads this at the fact that I related food into the description of my favorite time of year! Food is never far from my mind! I've already put up our Fall wreath and it is taking everything inside of me not to set up my cute pumpkins inside and other fun fall decor. Love, love, love it!
I began running again yesterday for the first time in months. I managed two miles, walking up our large hill each time. When I don't dread it, running can be such a stress reliever. I hope this isn't a stint and that I'll make it last this time. I believe in myself - I have to - I need to fit into my jeans this year!
Other than the daily grind, nothing in particular has been going on. I'm craving a margarita and a date night with my man Friday. I'm also looking forward to an after dinner walk in the cool air with him this week. Cross your fingers that AU wins this weekend. CJ is an angry man when they lose. I'll be crossing everything I can!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tidbits.
We had such a relaxing weekend and I hope you did, too! CJ had a playstation marathon and I caught up on some tv shows I missed and watched some Lifetime movies. I don't think he would ever admit this, not even to me - but I think he likes the Lifetime movies.
Our landlord put up a new light fixture outside our door (love it!) last Friday. I pointed it out to CJ before he got home so he would take notice. He then came in and said, "I like it. Is that what made you put that wreath up?" He is talking about a wreath that has been on the door for over three months. After a few moments of silence and me hoping that he was joking, I realized that he was serious. It's funny how he hasn't noticed a wreath on the front door that is practically in his face when he goes to open it, but can recall every time I have accidentally left the iron on. He does not remember me going over plans with him , but can tell you (with great detail) about every team member that plays - or has played for the Braves or Auburn. I love every bit of that weird man.
I've got myself in a predicament this week. I told CJ that I was going to dig up all the old bushes and weeds by our front door and put down mulch. I also told him I would have it done by the end of the week. I also can't stand the heat. I also do not want to go outside and do manual labor. I also thought if I got him excited about this project that he would want to be involved. I also meant by him being involved that he would do it and I would hand him a beer while he did it. I also think that he is getting a kick out of this. I also regret ever opening my mouth - but now there are bags of mulch on our front step and I have a boyfriend at home willing to call me out on not following through and most importantly wasting the mulch!
*Update - When we got home from work yesterday he asked me if I was going to get started. I hesitantly answered "yes." He then offered to dig up the bushes himself. It took him all of five minutes to do what would have taken me an hour or more. Once again, he exceeded my expectations. As an added bonus, the shoes that he ordered me came in as I was finishing spreading the mulch. Talk about a reward!
Until next time...
Our landlord put up a new light fixture outside our door (love it!) last Friday. I pointed it out to CJ before he got home so he would take notice. He then came in and said, "I like it. Is that what made you put that wreath up?" He is talking about a wreath that has been on the door for over three months. After a few moments of silence and me hoping that he was joking, I realized that he was serious. It's funny how he hasn't noticed a wreath on the front door that is practically in his face when he goes to open it, but can recall every time I have accidentally left the iron on. He does not remember me going over plans with him , but can tell you (with great detail) about every team member that plays - or has played for the Braves or Auburn. I love every bit of that weird man.
I've got myself in a predicament this week. I told CJ that I was going to dig up all the old bushes and weeds by our front door and put down mulch. I also told him I would have it done by the end of the week. I also can't stand the heat. I also do not want to go outside and do manual labor. I also thought if I got him excited about this project that he would want to be involved. I also meant by him being involved that he would do it and I would hand him a beer while he did it. I also think that he is getting a kick out of this. I also regret ever opening my mouth - but now there are bags of mulch on our front step and I have a boyfriend at home willing to call me out on not following through and most importantly wasting the mulch!
*Update - When we got home from work yesterday he asked me if I was going to get started. I hesitantly answered "yes." He then offered to dig up the bushes himself. It took him all of five minutes to do what would have taken me an hour or more. Once again, he exceeded my expectations. As an added bonus, the shoes that he ordered me came in as I was finishing spreading the mulch. Talk about a reward!
Until next time...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
First blog...here it goes!
Hello blogger world. I've contemplated doing this for months and finally broke down. It seemed like a commitment and I don't do well with those very long before becoming increasingly bored. On the upside, I'm looking forward to being able to document our lives and I enjoy writing. I know that this time we have together right now will be something we'll enjoy looking back on and laughing about later.
Most of you reading this will probably be friends and family. Hello Mississippians! I highly doubt my life will become interesting enough for strangers to want to read - unless of course I become famous. Right now the only thing I'm known for is keeping a clean house.
The title of this blog is 'Margaritaville' because CJ and I have gone to the same Mexican restaurant for over two years every Friday night at 8pm unless we've been sick, on vacation, or had a prior commitment - which we probably complained about because we would miss our salsa and margaritas. We are creatures of habit. We also enjoy sushi every Sunday night - the same rolls of course. On Thursday nights I make homemade pizzas. I think that's enough repetitive behavior for me to list before you think we're a little off of our rockers. That's also enough talking about food for now.
A bit of a background on my three boys...CJ and I began dating almost three years ago and moved in together almost two years ago. When I moved in with him we lived in a tiny one bedroom apartment. We moved about a year ago to a town home up the road with much more space. Funny how we've already outgrown that "much more space" part. We hope to buy a house next year about this time and have fun things like counter space, grass and a garage. Dale is my overweight dog mixed with several varieties of only the best breeds. He is eight this month and came along with me when I moved in with CJ. Sometimes I think he likes CJ more than me, which is probably why I sneak him treats. I know the way to his heart is through his stomach. He is the funniest, best dog in the world. He does no tricks and I'm almost positive it's because he thinks tricks are beneath him. Or maybe he's lazy. I like the first one. We got our cat, Bill (or William) almost two years ago when he was five weeks old. He's never been around any animal other than Dale, so he has adopted his habits and we believe that he thinks he's a dog with an outstanding ability to jump. Bill is bossy, sweet, confused, scared, and might have a few screws loose upstairs.
I never believed in true love or soul mates until CJ. He is the most amazing, considerate, giving, funny, loving, understanding individual I've ever known. He inspires me and loves me. Loving him has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done for myself. I look at him and know that I am blessed and I will forever be grateful.
Ta-Ta for now!
Most of you reading this will probably be friends and family. Hello Mississippians! I highly doubt my life will become interesting enough for strangers to want to read - unless of course I become famous. Right now the only thing I'm known for is keeping a clean house.
The title of this blog is 'Margaritaville' because CJ and I have gone to the same Mexican restaurant for over two years every Friday night at 8pm unless we've been sick, on vacation, or had a prior commitment - which we probably complained about because we would miss our salsa and margaritas. We are creatures of habit. We also enjoy sushi every Sunday night - the same rolls of course. On Thursday nights I make homemade pizzas. I think that's enough repetitive behavior for me to list before you think we're a little off of our rockers. That's also enough talking about food for now.
A bit of a background on my three boys...CJ and I began dating almost three years ago and moved in together almost two years ago. When I moved in with him we lived in a tiny one bedroom apartment. We moved about a year ago to a town home up the road with much more space. Funny how we've already outgrown that "much more space" part. We hope to buy a house next year about this time and have fun things like counter space, grass and a garage. Dale is my overweight dog mixed with several varieties of only the best breeds. He is eight this month and came along with me when I moved in with CJ. Sometimes I think he likes CJ more than me, which is probably why I sneak him treats. I know the way to his heart is through his stomach. He is the funniest, best dog in the world. He does no tricks and I'm almost positive it's because he thinks tricks are beneath him. Or maybe he's lazy. I like the first one. We got our cat, Bill (or William) almost two years ago when he was five weeks old. He's never been around any animal other than Dale, so he has adopted his habits and we believe that he thinks he's a dog with an outstanding ability to jump. Bill is bossy, sweet, confused, scared, and might have a few screws loose upstairs.
I never believed in true love or soul mates until CJ. He is the most amazing, considerate, giving, funny, loving, understanding individual I've ever known. He inspires me and loves me. Loving him has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done for myself. I look at him and know that I am blessed and I will forever be grateful.
Ta-Ta for now!
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