I Am Thankful For...

a man who loves me.



good friends.

Day One

Gareth left for a camping trip with his buddy yesterday morning.

The last time Gareth went on a trip without me, I called him every night. Some nights, grouchy. Some nights, in tears.

This was my conclusion when Gareth got home...

"We have rats in our attic and you're paying for the exterminator." and...
"The next time you leave me alone, we had better have a security system!"

Gareth paid for the exterminator the week he returned. It was a long process, but yesteday was the last follow up visit and I am happy to say...we no longer have rats running around in our attic. Check.

We haven't talked about it since September, so I was pleasantly surprised that he remembered. For my birthday -- he bought a security system for the house. He installed it on Sunday. Check. Check.

Here is what I did last night, day one without Gareth...
-drinks and appetizers at Ranch 616
-drive thru Taco Cabana
-watch Dan in Real Life from my couch
-set my new alarm
-fall asleep in my bed, peacefully

...zero angry/tearful phone calls to my fiance. Yay.

I'm not sure if he did all of that because he loves me so much?!? Or if he was just tired of the annoying phone calls from me?? Either way...

Thank you, honey!

Inspiration

When I read the quote below, my mind conjures difficult memories from my past. These words, though, also provide encouraging motivation for the road that lies ahead...

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."

-Albert Einstein

Random Thoughts

The past couple of weeks have been overwhelming for me for a number of different reasons. I have thought about blogging several times, but could never quite find the right balance...

TMI vs. nothing special

I've decided to throw a bunch of random thoughts out there just to get rolling again...

* Work has been hard for me lately, but I'm learning to take care better of myself and it's getting better.

* Change is hard -- even if the change is good.

* I have started my own business with Arbonne (on the side) and I am so happy I did!

* Wedding plans have stalled out for now. In August, Gareth was asking me when I was going to stop talking about wedding plans. When work picked up in September, he got his wish. Then last night, he asked me when I was going to post the hotel info on our web-site...so which bride does he want?! It made me giggle.

* I have really fun friends, and they are pretty great!

* It has been a long time since I was a child, but there are some things that I am only just now standing up for myself about...and it feels really good.

* It is sometimes hard for me to do the dishes or fold the laundry or go to the grocery store. It's just hard to get going sometimes.

* I have made a lot of progress with my exercise/nutrition but have let it slip lately. I need to get on that.

* I like a good drink, a good laugh, and a good party.

My calendar today: "Whoever gets us for a friend or partner is a lucky person. Our rough edges are just possibilities for growth."

Very true.

It Is The Beginning

Last night marked the end of an election, but...
It was also the beginning, and now I have hope.