Today Was A Good Day

Today was a good day! Or I guess I should say that yesterday was. Saw the doctor for my 6 month check-up deal. Got some other medical things taken care of while I was there. Got my flu shot! Doc decided to draw some blood while I was there, so now both my arms are tender lol But after all that fun...


Mom and I had lunch at "The Birthday Sizzler" (which is actually a steak house called Western Sizzlin that does a special on birthdays so families often go, hence the name). They have this veggie soup that I just love. Had a big plate of salad, bowl of that delicious soup, some Italian meatballs and lots of veggies. Oh and some cheesecake hehe


Afterwards, we did a little shopping. Mostly window shopping, but it's still fun. I did pick up a few things: couple of things we needed for the house, couple of books, a few little Christmas gift items, a shirt and a dress (both on sale for $5...You can't beat $5!). I've been on a dress kick for awhile. It's cute. It's dotted swiss (aka swiss dots!) and cut in a way I like, so it was a win-win-win for me!


Came home and had mercy taken on me and my poor arms lol I didn't have to cook! BK may not be gourmet food, but man that burger was good! Sometimes a girl just needs a double cheeseburger! lol Bro stopped by to help cut down the tree. An on-going project/problem for Joe. Personally, I liked the tree, but whatever. It's nothing but a super short stump now.


And the strangest bit: We cleaned the bathroom. I know that doesn't sound like that much fun or something that would make a day "good" but it's nice to do things together. I don't think I've been so happy cleaning in awhile. I doubt the boy-wonder felt the same lol but that is ok.


Had a nap (always a plus!) did some internetting and just read a few chapters. Good end to a good day.


Next on the agenda: Girl's night out on Friday (assuming Angie doesn't cancel on me. It happens). And then Saturday, my brother's bff and long time friend of our family is getting married! I like weddings. It gives me a good excuse to get all dressed up and then socialize lol I'm wondering if thier son will be there / be in the wedding? He's young so IDK. I'm wondering mostly though, because I'm hoping my neice will be there. Forget being mommy or daddy's girl, I think Ellie should be Auntie's girl. I love that kid!


Unrelated Note: Watched Thor the other day. Gotta watch them all before The Avengers movie comes out. Anyway, ladies, if you like shirtless hunks, there's a scene you should definitely check out LOL Iron Man is still my favorite though :-)

August 19th

Today is a big day. My cousin Rachel is marrying her long-time boyfriend. I'm so excited for them! I'm just sorry that I couldn't be there. Not only because I'm missing her day, but weddings (and unfortunately funerals) are some of the only times I get to see a lot of my family members. And a big get together like that is always a good time. Plus, because the wedding was taking place up north (Maryland I believe) I was going to try and see my cousin Nick who lives in DC. IDK We have a special bond. I promised him cousins night out lol One day it will happen.


This day is also my 5 year anniversary. It's hard to believe that. But when you find something good, you have to hold onto it right? (Plus, I will admit, I'm excited because I was told I am getting a present! of course I got gifts to give too, but...I like presents!)


It's also an important day to remember because on the day of our first date, the fellow in question didn't smoke. He decided if he could go without smoking for 10 hours, he could quit, and he did. I know how hard it is for some people (most people) to stop smoking. It's a big deal, so I am very proud of him for that! He may have done it for me, (which I did not ask of him) but in the long run, he did it for himself.