2014 Ended Like This (Belated Post)

So we're in the middle of the second month of a new year, and here I am realizing I haven't posted since September, and I wish I had a better excuse than laziness, but I don't. A lot happened since then, but also nothing happened. Things made me happy, things made me sad, things made me complacent, and things made me apprehensive. So I thought I would wrap up the final months of last year in pictures. It's really the best way.

He started the bike himself. He's a born rider

X-Files Re-watch. Forthcoming post!

Best moments are snuggling with this sleeping boy

She wasn't happy I was leaving for the night

Work retreat. Best date ever right here.

Halloween. I went for fun, wifey went for scary. See below.

A slight vacuum obsession. Could be worse.

A true act of love right here

Saying goodbye to the Paper Moon

This is typical. He strips down and destroys the house. Good
thing I love him to pieces.

Planetarium time!

Took a trip to Mars

Participated in a campaign and got a kickass shirt out of it

Happy Times Ahead

A lot has been going on lately, and I just want to express how happy I am right now. I have a great job, with amazing people I'm so glad are in my life, my friends are amazing and I love them so much, my relationship with my sisters are on the road to recovery, and my nephew melts my heart every day. Life is good. Something I haven't been able to say in almost a year, and man it feels good. I still have some repair work to do personally on other things, but I really haven't been this happy for a long time and I'm loving it.

This year has started off pretty darn good. I hope it continues on this awesome path, because I have so many fun things planned for this year already. It's going to be a kick-ass year.

And then there's this:

 

 

 

You're welcome. 

 

The End of 2013. Oh What a Relief It Is!

  So I've been really horrible with this blog this year. Mainly because this year has not been the best, and I didn't want it to seem like I'm doing nothing but complaining. But now the year is wrapping up, and honestly it's ending on a pretty high note, so I thought I'd share some of the highlights that have come within the last couple months.

- As many know earlier this year I had sister trouble. I'm happy to announce that all has been resolved, and I could not be happier. I love my sisters so much and all I want is to feel a part of the family again and us love each other equally. I think we are on the road to that happening once again. An extra bonus is the time I have got with my nephew who I adore more than anything, and didn't know I had that sort of love to give. It's been amazing.

Rachel's kneeling, she's not really that short ;)

That smile!

- My regular readers know that I'm a huge Doctor Who fan, and this year brought forth the 50th anniversary. So most of November was filled with special after special and then the big 50th anniversary episode which I got to see in the theater in 3D and I'm so glad I did. I wish I had taken the time to report on my experience, but I've been so lazy. So I will share a few pics from the party we held the night of and then the movie viewing a couple days later.

Partying it up Doctor Who style

Best movie experience ever.

- I started a new job in October. Those close to me know what a tough time it's been this year, and finding this job has been a blessing from the gods. I have finally found a place where I can be happy, where there's no drama, backstabbing or turning a blind eye to office politics. In fact there is virtually no office politics! I had no idea that this kind of thing could exist. That people could be adults and treat each other like adults, and just focus on the job, and not "who's better than whom", and "what kind of hell can I create for my co-workers today?" None of that exists with my new job, and I'm so glad I can't even tell you. I love it, and my co-workers. They are some of the most awesome people I'm proud to get to know. I'm so lucky. I don't have any pics of work itself, but I thought I'd share the awesome gifts I received for Christmas.

I'm pretty sure the best salsa I've had

I love how my co-workers know me already

The scarf is beautiful!

That's right folks a Vitamix

- I have some of the best friends a person could ask for. Not once have I doubted any of them would be there for me when I need them. And I love them so much. Jordan you have been my rock this year, and I'm going to make next year amazeballs for the both of us. So many plans, and so much fun to be had, we are going to rock it. You are a fantastic person, and we will be old ladies on your porch drinking our wine yelling at the kids. It's going to happen.  Penny, you are the most amazing friend, and I'm so proud to say we are going 20 years strong. You continue to surprise me every day with your love, and I only hope I can show you the same love back. Your kids are my kids, and I can't imagine any of you not being in my life. Angie, our friendship has grown stronger and stronger this year, and I can't wait to see what the future brings for us. We have each other's backs always and forever. I love our no expectations friendship and that we can enjoy each other's company so easily. I see next year being fabulous and us getting to do so many Beatle-y things together. I love each of you so much! And to show you just how great my friends really are, here are the gifts I got:

Thank you Penny!!!

The TARDIS Disappears! Thanks Jordan!!

I really do hope next year brings nothing but happiness and joy to me, my loved ones, and all of you. Thank you for everything! Each and every one of you make a difference in my life, no matter how minute it may be. I'm so grateful!

Happy New Year!!

My Southern Sanctuary

So I took my trip down south this week. I went to the wonderful city of St. George and man was it wonderful. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, the air was clean and it was warm! Everything  a girl could ask for in the dead of winter. The only downside is that it was a two day trip. But while I was there, I got to spend my down time with my grandparents. They are amazing people, and I love being able to see them. I only wish it were more often. The work part of the trip was actually quite simple, and not entirely time consuming, so I was actually able to enjoy being there, and I appreciated that. Lord knows I needed the break from not only the cold weather, but the negative atmosphere in my office. The trip was relaxing and best of all paid for by my company. Can't ask for anything better. I just have to say I am grateful they let me go, it was much needed.

For the trip they let me take a company truck. It's one that we have sitting in the parking lot and is used for errands and bid runs. Well because the truck sits in the parking lot most of the time, the bed of the truck was full of snow. When I went to leave work the night before my trip, I took the truck home with me. As I was putting things away, I noticed a can laying in the snow in the bed of the truck. At first I thought "oh nice someone just threw their empty can in there", then I did a second look and noticed it wasn't just any can, it was a can of PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon beer) and chuckled. Then I did a third look and noticed there were two cans in the snow, and they weren't opened! I guess whoever drove the truck last, had a party and used the snow to keep the beers cold and forgot they were in there. Well needless to say they are now in my fridge at home. Score!

The second part of the snow in the bed of the truck story is that I thought for sure as I drove down that the snow would melt, but there was a lot of it! So I made it to St. George with a bed full of snow. And that's when it started to melt. I literally left streams and puddles everywhere I went. It was quite funny. The best part was that my grandma got a kick of having snow to throw around. She thoroughly enjoyed throwing snow balls on all the neighbor's yards. When it was time for me to leave, the snow hadn't melted completely, so both of my grandparents grabbed one last snowball as I drove away. My grandpa threw his at the truck as I was leaving, I'm not sure what my grandma did with hers, but I imagine it was either thrown at my grandpa or onto a neighbor's yard.

I'm glad I could bring a bit of the north down with me for them to enjoy. Too bad I couldn't bring it all, and I could bring the sun and warmth back with me. I think I may need to make another trip down there soon. It made me so happy.

Here are a few pics I took. I suck at remembering to document my fun, because I'm too busy enjoying it.

Free Beer!

Doesn't that just look warm?

I squint from the sun. I'm not used to it!

How's Your January Been?

So this first month of 2013 has been rough! The weather has been complete shit, and it has been taking a toll on my mood big time. I'm still not entirely sure why I still live in a place that gets cold and snows. I must be a glutton for punishment or something. And this January has been one of the coldest to boot. Seriously I feel like it's hell frozen over which I still deem hell. So I apologize to anyone if I have been super bitchy and rude lately. I just need some sun!

Speaking of the sun, I have an opportunity to head south for a couple days next week, and I'm strongly considering it. First I would get to see my grandparents which is always awesome, and second the trip would be all paid for by work. Too bad there's someone in my office who doesn't exactly think I'm competent enough to do it. Screw her, everyone else is just fine with it, because guess what? Not my first time. I know what I'm doing. I really hope the sun will be out down there, because I'm in need of some serious vitamin k.

Sorry for the foul language, I'm not in the mood to talk all lady-like at the moment. And I'm starting to think that I'm going to use this blog to share my thoughts in the rough form. So be prepared for my blunt mind!

I also think I will share some picture vomit. Enjoy! This is my January in a nutshell:

Cuddling with this adorable creature most every night. 

I hung me some shelves. And yes those are all my dvds, and I may
have a little more (100+) burned elsewhere...

The day of the ice rain. I admit I should not have
taken the pic whilst driving. 

My mattress has little men in sombreros sitting
under trees as it's pattern.

In which I find my drawing of Jesus awesome.

Giant icicles the size of people hanging off my
office building.

You can't tell, but I'm trying to watch The Mentalist.
Thanks CBS for your wonderful site.