I GOT IT!!

A Shiny new CAR!!

Pictures and info to follow.

Diet War-Day One

Well fellow fighters I have done good so far today, yes its only the morning but really that's where it all starts. I went to the store yesterday albeit, Target but I picked up breakfast and made dinner last night and I am having left overs for this morning.

However, instead of drinking zero calorie caffeine free soda, I am drinking low calorie G2 I purchased at a gas station this morning. Dodged a bullet there. I purchased a few other items that called my name but only going to allow myself that whatchamacallit after the gym (metabolism will be up right). See this is my mind frame, I hate the word DIET it reminds me of TEST or QUIZ back in school I dreaded those days. It seems simple enough cut your food intake by 1/2 and exercise. Sure those who say that are already in great shape and don't have an addiction that you have to have to survive.

So for today I am going to follow the 12 steps and take one day at a time and not get bent out shape if I have something that is not necessarily 'on the list' of good foods. I am going to up my exercise regiment 'do more and get off my A$$' and not look at parking far away from the store as "Dang so far" to let's see how many steps I can take in just one shopping trip. I am also going to start walking the dog again and biking riding. I want to swim again but I am not ready yet to show all my wobbly bits and I want less before I show them.

Tonight's dinner plan BBQ chicken salad with all the vegetables and tomatoes I can pile on a nice mound of lettuce.

What's your vice or plan in staying out of the line of fire.

Diet Wars- Tomorrow is the big Day!!

Tomorrow is the big day. I am starting the Diet and although this will be my millionth attempt or so, I am going to do it and succeed. I have my ipod with move music, I have my gym membership (although I am expecting glares, looks, and disgusting remarks), my boxing gloves (so bring on the glares, looks, and remarks; and let me use you as a punching bag). Not everyone was born perfect and boring like you!! However, I have a different approach this time. I am going to war against food; that's right my addiction and going to win. So back off yummy food and hello not so tasty but oh so filling. I am sure many of you have struggled with you weight for most or if your like me your entire life. I can't remember the last time I was happy with the way clothes looked on me. I have a different outlook on this diet so maybe I will not sabotage myself in quitting right off the bat. Don't get me wrong when I have the right mind set I can loose the weight in fact; I was at one point so amazed at how much I lost that I freaked out, stressed and gained it back plus another 40 lbs. So I can do it!! At this point my mindset is not like it was before, I am doing it not to just look good in clothes and feel better but because I am tired of being overweight. I am tired at looking in the mirror and saying "this is as good as it gonna get", I want me back. I was there when I entered High School the first day I was a size 12 and felt great. I want that feeling again, I want to swim laps and enjoy it. I loved swimming laps having a song in my head and just swim until I got bored. Well when you have a good song in your head you really don't get bored fast so I guess that's why I was a distance swimmer in High School and College. I am ready and I have exactly what I need..... ME. I don't want to be a stick thin rail that if I turned sideways I would disappear. I want to be healthy no size or weight I want to reach. That's all.

So, my fellow dieters what do you say lets start the DIET WAR!!

NEWS DUES and FABOOS

Honestly I just wanted a catchy title so the only thing I am reporting is news.


OK, for the last few months I have not really kept this to myself but I have refrained from writing about it. Well NO MORE!! Disclaimer: I am not getting my hopes, heart or anything up I just thought I would get the consensus on what you all think.


I am adopting!! There I said it. Yes, I am adopting whether it be this year (maybe) or next year. If it is this year it will towards the end and I don't know what it will be yet as it hasn't been born. If not then I will be adopting a little girl more towards April it the other doesn't work out for me. The reason I am adopting is when I was 15 yr old I was told that I had a slim to none chance of ever having a baby let alone carry one. After getting more than two opinions I decided right there that I would just adopt. So, I told myself that if I wasn't married at 35 I would adopt on my own. Well its almost here and I am getting ready for it. But really when are you ever ready. I am going to be as prepared as I can be. I don't have to be married and really I think my life will never be ready so why the heck not. I will be giving a child the opportunity that they otherwise wouldn't have and a loving home. And if your asking why a girl at around 2 yr old well that's the age I want if I can't get a newborn.

Let me know what you think I am very interested.

Happy Hump Day

Yesterday while I was driving home from the doctors' a man in the turning lane said this to me "Nice arm can I go home with it"
My reply "What?"
His reply "Your arm is so sexy can I go home with that arm?
My reply after thinking to myself is this guy seriously talking to me?"was O sorry I didn't think I heard you right. Thank you but no thank you!!"

After he turned I sat there and laughed to myself I have never heard that one before. Needless to say he made my day but giving my ego the boost it needed after the doctors visit.
I realize it is difficult for men to go up or even speak to a women but really guys how about a HI or How are you today?.

What are the craziest lines you heard?

Not Me Tuesday

Today's Crazy excited post comes courtesy of April Showers!! This weekend I may or may not of:

1. I did NOT watch Jon and Kate plus 8 marathon.
2. I did NOT due one load of laundry and then forget about it just to have to wash it again.
3. I did NOT stand outside deciding whether to go look for a car. Possibly for 10 minutes.
4. I did NOT make a list in my head of things I had to do but then got side tracked by item # 1.
5. I did NOT have ARBY'S more than once on Saturday.
6. I did NOT go to Target for one item and end up with 15 items.
7. I did NOT go to best buy and purchase Tank Girl (stupidest movie, vice) and Ca dreams then have a marathon waiting for # 1 to start.
8. I did NOT go to Ross to find another purse and realize that it wasn't important enough to stand in the 1 hour line.
9. I did NOT go to Best Buy and play with the video game displays for 30 minutes.
10. I did NOT have the same conversation with my brother last night and still end up worrying.
    
11. I did NOT have both my cats asleep on me when I woke up this morning.
    

Memorial Weekend Recap

For this my dear readers when I say I need another vacation to recover from this weekend I truly mean it.

Let me start with FRIDAY I got some quality time with my friend B, I hadn't seen her in a while. We talked, hung out at my house, then went to the Carson mall where I tried Japanese food for the first time. YUM YUM. Craving sushi.

Saturday I spent dealing with drama and shopping at Best Buy and a cute dog store in Cerritos. Almost purchase a Welsh Corgi (don't worry I didn't) and then went home and watched TV Harper's Island.

Sunday I woke up at 530 am, yes AM and went to a graduation for Ejiro BTW CONGRATS EJIRO!!, she received her masters and should be ecstatic for her accomplishment, I sure am. After both ceremonies I went home to change and regroup before going to the celebration party. I met her mother, father and brother along with her Aunt and Uncle. Had a grand time and then left early because the day took a toll on my feet.

Monday I spent contemplating whether I was going to go search for a car or just stay home and veg. Well I stayed home and watched a ridiculous amount of Jon and Kate plus 8. Soon to be Jon and 8 minus Kate. She keeps saying it was all his fault but then takes full responsibly for belittling him and makes no apologies I do hope it works out for them. So now you all know my vice. I watch reality TV.

Can't wait till Friday. Hope you all have a great week.

Paper Water Spinner

Another random day. It' s Friday and since I shared pictures yesterday, today is going to be random items. Some may see this as venting again so stop reading. I have to get this off my chest to move forward.

For instance I will never catch a break. How do people find their dream job. I mean really I know I am better suited for something greater and yet I get no nibbles. I have put things out that I am even over qualified for and nothing. UGH Just once I would like to go to work and love it, love everything about it. Dreams

I am having a hard time sleeping because of the latest drama. I don't really know if the best decision has been made because all I see is my point and it seems like the most logical. I am supporting him in his decision I just think he has a jaded idea of how things are going to be. I hope it all works out but I just see it getting ugly very quickly. FYI...SHE. WON. AGAIN.

I'm sharing PICTURES

Bear Valley as the sun is setting.


Trees were perfect and it was cold.


The first snow fall of the season.



Snow coming-

There is a road behind the trees I promise.

Adventure over stop everything

I would like to meet the person who said "Everything happens for a reason" or "Look on the bright side", news flash there is no Bright side and everything doesn't happen for a reason. Because it just happens no control it just does. People are horrible, trifling, selfish creatures that trap unsuspecting individuals and they win. I want to know when Karma will bit them in the ass; in fact I want to see it. But it doesn't' happen, I'm waiting. Maybe there is a special place in hell for them where they have to continue doing the same thing for the rest of eternity. That wouldn't make me feel any better either. They never see the pain or suffering that they make others go through.

I was going to get a gift, the ultimate gift I had decided I would take on the role and sacrifice for it. Then without noticed it was taken from me. I hadn't slept in days because my brain was going a million miles a minute for all the preparation I was going to have to do and things I would have to change. But I was and wanted to do it, because I wanted "it". She tricked him and he is going to get hurt, I warned him but she WON. I am left with a hole and am supposed to act like nothing happened, I had prepared myself, thought things through, figured out the impossible and yet she yanked it. And she couldn't be happier. Thanks for that!!

How do I recover from it. With lots of ice cream and punching the bag at the gym. I am still going through with all my plans and changes. But I can't forgive you it hurts that much and your ruining lives.

Spring=Purge

IN the next coming weeks I will be purging and throwing/selling items that I either no longer need or if I haven't used it since I moved, then I am getting rid of it. There are things that I obviously wouldn't use because I do not have my own house so therefore it will stay in a box but I am going to do better at organizing and get plastic bins to put the items in. For example books that I had when I was a kid I am going to hold on to but ones as an adult that I didn't enjoy I am going to give to a friend. Donate as much as possible and sell what I can. I have a lot of purses that I no longer use (yes those who have been asking for them there yours), wallets, and craft items that need to be reorganized or purged. Its a little late to call this spring cleaning its more of a move forward purge.

Until next time toodles.

100th Post

Its my 100th post, I have had this blog for over 3 yrs and only recently have taken to the written word as a form of expression, information and just plan venting. So, let's travel through the past 100 posts and decide what I have learned or are thankful for:

1. The obvious Friends and Family (you can't choose them)
2. I got a new job thanks to Ms. OBEEDOOBEE
3. I learned that my greatest joy is life and becoming a mother.
   
4. Laugh a little more because it may cause wrinkles but you will like yourself more
5. working on yourself also means working with others
6. I have gained friendships with people who I thought I would never talk to again
7. Family connections are growing
8. I have goals that are obtainable
9. Still working on ME
10. Need to be less "family" driven more ME driven
11. Let my brothers fall and be there when they do
12. Need to let go
13. Found passion and a target for what I want to do with my life
14. Learned who my true friends are and that they truly are ambassadors of Quan
15. Discovered Twitter and the link between actor and fan
16. Made stronger connections with friends that otherwise wouldn't have realized how great they really are: Mer & J
17. Not taking things for granted
18. Still need to work on procrastination
19. Need to prepare for the next 9 months (no not pregnant)
20. Fulfill my dreams take an active role in getting there no longer going to wait for it to drop because I will end up waiting forever. Its time I took my luck into my own hands and made some.
    
21. BONUS: OK with who I am at the moment!!
    

Weekend Recap-Graduation party and Drama

This is gonna be a long ride so hold on and brace your self.

Friday-brothers came into town. Drama from the middle child as usual. Seems my lil ol brother and his ex have some issues. Also, he had a problem medically and was freaking out. Then his girlfriend decided to jump in on the parade and visit. BTW wasn't invited just showed up. So, my father and I got into a discussion regarding "what's good for the goose is good for the gander" no double standard, etc. Because of his gf it created more drama with when the time came and I had a man friend to come spend the night it would be fine. He would sleep on the couch and that was that. Well according to my father I am still a little girl and NO! Not in his house unless we were married. Yeah right so then my brothers would have the same rules. Um not so much. So I got an attitude as usual and became a complete B(*&^ and let him know that if you are setting rules for a grown woman then the same should apply to his younger children. His wife had more of a problem with my brother and was perfectly OK with me having the opposite sex over regardless if it was a friend or not. Needless to say my father did not have a case and I won that debate. I felt bad because he was obviously torn and I would ease him into the idea. I do not have anyone anyway I just wanted him to see his double standard at the moment he was doing it.


Saturday-You ready for it. So, got woken up at 6:30 by the middle brother telling me "secret" about his ex gf. Yeah I was up no doubt about it. He went to pick up his current gf and bring her here. FYI wasn't thrilled I felt as though she was messing up the dynamic of the weekend and she did. I got coned into cleaning the fish tank at the end of cleaning it my feet felt like they were on fire. (I have a appointment with the podiatrist's) His gf was there sitting on the couch with a look of pure disdain. I was very nice and polite I tried to be civil to her the entire time even though in my mind I was talking a mess of crap. OMG. At around 4ish my brother's problem got worse and had to go to emergency so off I went to again drop everything I had planned to take care of someone else. Please don't misconstrued it as I was upset but that I felt the dynamic was wrong I had my brother, his gf and me at the emergency room. She kept trying to pretend she new what she was talking about but um you don't put alcohol on it directly (FYI the doc even said that HA) . I was to go out with friends that night but was to exhausted and still at the emergency room to go, so I became a flake again. UGH... We finally got it all taken care of.

AHH and Sunday-got woken up at the crack of dawn by slamming, talking, laughing, slamming again. FYI-my weekends are a time for me to enjoy sleeping past 7:30. I only ask that I get quiet until 8am. My poor father was forced to go at 5:30 (hint time I woke up) and he wasn't the one to wake me nor were my brothers or gf. Got no need for a hint right. OK, so the clan all go and get the remaining items and stay home. I get to the park around 9am (no breakfast) and I get asked more than once "Why are you here so early", um my response each time "to help and I was up". Meantime while my father with a bad heart, leg and back is lifting things and the gf is sitting in the chair all bundled up. AHH precious. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Get off your tuckas and get to helpin you are younger and decided to invade the party so earn the dinner you got last night and help. NOPE she stayed in the chair until people arrived and was the "princess" meeting everyone. Some of the family were nicer than others and some were just UGH. The good thing was that my brother Mike said that he enjoyed hanging out with the family playing boccie and gossiping with family. The only thing that bothers me is that they will take English around you but when its something that they don't' want you to know then they say it in Italian thinking you don't' know what it is...Haha jokes on you I understand. SHH

To end the weekend we went home and I basically passed out from the heat and standing up, getting stung by a bee in my foot, the 4.7 Earthquake (um yeah we were in the middle) and having hives cover my entire body. Lucky me didn't get to go to bed for good until 11pm. I am tired and need another weekend for my weekend.

Movie Review-Star Trek

First let me start off by saying WOW. J.J. Abrams has done an amazing job at re-creating what I hope is to be the start of some great movies. Chris Pine (hot) was fabulous as Captain Kirk. The start of movie had me from beginning to end. I was on the edge of my set (not really) and completely involved. Zachary Qunito made an excellent non-sylar character that reflected no emotion. It had action-action and more action, I didn't feel the need to fast forward and found myself wanting more of the story. It almost got me to order the series and other movies ALMOST. I will be waiting for the next one, there has to be another one. So on my scale of judging movies I give it 2 thumbs up and a MUST see movie.

Next up are Transformer's and G.I. Joe which the trailers where prior to Star Trek. Can't wait for the summer movie mania!! Let me know what movies you are wanting to see this summer.

Until then toodles.

VENTING Men on Pedalstals

OK, I don't get how some women, strong-independent women put all their eggs in one basket and rely on men so much. They believe that what a "particular" man says is fantastic and the best idea ever, or they have to ask "their" opinion on everything. You are an educated women who is in a position of power and yet you do not utilize it. WAKE UP, women are just as capable of making decisions without first going to the man. Don't get me wrong I think men are important in some ways but not when their opinion is worthless and brings down moral. The ideal society would be that women and men co-existed harmoniously and as a team. However, some men see women as just a fixture or a tool. Women take a look in the mirror you are able get equal pay (thanks to OBAMA) for the same job, vote, and say NO!! The more you think on your own the more men will take account that women are good for something rather than nothing. Women must be a team to get the men who are still back in the ice ages to join the team.

Its only MID-May-UUGH

I have decided because it was o so much fun in April to tell you a few things about each month either what are my favorite or what I hate.

So, May a few things in general

1. I was able to continue to celebrate my birthday.
2. I hate the weather its either cloudy and humid or hot n sticky
3. Stupid smelly flowers bloom and there EVERYWHERE.
   
4. I HATE JASMINE (night time blooming as well)-they smell so bad that I get an instant headache
5. I HATE Orange tree blossoms-they stick so bad see #4
6. I have a great sense of smell that gets me into trouble re-see #4 & 5
7. There are no holidays except at the end to get a free day off of work
8. Yeah Mercedes was born in that month
   
9. My friend graduates-Go E
10. Traffic-be kind and drive like you have a brain even if you don't. There are others on the road who want to keep there vehicle.

Next month stay tuned for What I like or dislike about June!!

Happy Hump Day!!

Its Wednesday and all I can think about is when is Friday going to be here. UGH....I think its because I have a lot on my mind and am anxious to here something. I am stuck is the conclusion that I have come too. I have been in this place many times before and I called it a rut, but in reality its not a rut because my mood is fine. I am just extremely frustrated at my situation and my surroundings. The only thing that comes to mind in fixing the "situation" is the quote from A Knight's Tale "Change your stars', exactly how do you do that with being the most unlucky in life and love. I am lucky when it comes to certain family and friends but in the other departments good Darwin man give me some type of break.

Until next time may the force of someone be with you!!

Changes-FYI

I hate them but I love how it turned out so in the end I am pretty happy. With my blog design, I used some very creative artwork from someone else then personalized it.

For those of you who still view my blog; I have taken all emails and other things off so you have to find me in order to follow my life. If this is an inconvenience sorry but it was needed. So, if you don't' have me already bookmarked, add me to your favorites~!!!!

Tuesday TUDE

What I just liked how they went together. So, I have reached the end again, yes I have found that my radio doesn't satisfy me, my ipod has the same things on it and well my cd player is lacking something. But I have no idea what it is because I have good music in my cd player, and my ipod has movies and music, however, the radio still sucks. I don't know how many times they play the same damn song but when you know what song it is by just the intro its time to change the channel. I have recently purchased Rascal Flatts new cd but have been unmotivated to take it out of the plastic to listen. I tried to download more music on to my ipod but my computer decided it had enough and wanted to sleep. Well, what is someone in my position to do, I love music can't function without some type of sound coming out of my tiny speakers connected to the greatest electronic I have ever purchased for myself. UGH....Also, I tried to get 2 more movies on their but the date to download had expired and I was left empty handed. So sad........

In other news I have applied for new adventures and because I am excited about one of them I know I will not get it. And its not that I am being negative or wooisme I am actually being realistic. My cup o luck does not runithe over with charms. If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all. So, I take it in stride when I get rejected it is part of my life and accept it with the horrible taste and try to swallow the best I can. So please send some good mojo my way and pray to whomever you believe that I get my dream job.

Weekend Roundup

Hey all. Hope all you mother's had a great day with your children and for those without children-yet happy pre-mother's day.

So this weekend was not eventful at all. I haven't been feeling like myself and really started to evaluate my life, sort of take account of it and decide what to do. Instead I found myself questioning myself and I really hate doing that. I know who I am and like it. So, Friday, Saturday and part of Sunday I spent figuring out things. I called a few friends and talked to my cousin who's insight on me is spot on.

I met a guy online and had a brief conversation if you can call it that and then it ended Saturday night. I am so OK with it. FYI for guys who read this girls (females) get freaked out when you call them honey, sweetie bear, lovey when you don't even know there name first. So chill, relax and get to know them by asking them questions. The dating world is so difficult and people meaning both men and women tend to make it even worse. Since this weekend was one of clarity I have decided to let what ever happens happen.

Saturday I went to look at a car and although its not the color I want and has a few more miles on it then I would like it felt comfortable. So tonight my dad and I are going to look at another and see what happens I have cleaned out Sunday in anticipation of getting the new shiny.

Sunday I called my mom and we spoke for a while I wished her happy mothers day and wished that I could be there with her but really there was not way. I also worked on her gift and it is actually turning out to be quit adorable. I will post pictures when it is finished. I am thinking of having it published.

Tootles

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MA

TA DA!! This is my mother. The woman who gave me life, discipline, and made me laugh (she's kookoo like me or should I say I am kookoo like her). I am not able to be with her this Mother's Day and I wanted to share with those who follow and/or read my blog what a wonderful person she truly is. My mom and I are a lot alike and at my age I can admit it, younger there was no way. It wasn't cool or I would notice little things and it would drive me crazy. But she is so caring and thoughtful that I realize the struggle she had to have her children because I suffer from the same thing. She brings me hope that I will be a good mother or the best I can be to my children in the future. She had me when she was young and did her best to support my father and I in any way possible. Although my parents are no longer together at some point they made a great team. The result is my siblings and I who grew up to be contributing members of society with at least a high school diploma. It was not an option as to whether I would go to college the choice was were. My mother gave me freedom (enough that I wouldn't hang myself) to see the world (sort of) and experience things she did in her youth.

For a time we didn't see eye to eye on a lot of things and had not an estrange relationship but a tough one. She felt betrayed and so did I. We are back to mother daughter instead of (#$%^(& and ^%$&^*) and I am thankful for that. I missed our rants, discussions and advice she would give to me when I was being retarded or stupid in my decisions. She would always give me what she would do and then say follow what you feel is right for you. Never had she said just do what I say because I know better it was always up to me.

I hope someday I am a mother like her. She gives unconditionally even when we don't deserve it, has amazing talents (I got none of them BTW) and sees beauty in the most color things. I love ya Mom. I wish I could be there to celebrate your day but I am there in spirit.

Finally Friday

Well its finally Friday and somehow its not making me feel any better. I have made a list of "TO DO'S" and I really just want to veg and watch the new Star Trek movie. Alas, that is not going to happen. My first priority is getting a new SHINY car. YEH. So keep all your appendages crossed pray to whomever your god is and send me some good mojo.

Thankful Thursday

This was her Thingy so I decided to follow suit.

First things first. For the past week or so I have felt horrible. So here goes what I am thankful for:

1. My life
2. My job, that I have one!!
3. My family, I am close with my brothers and am extremely thankful for that, it could be the opposite.
4. That my mother and I are back to mother daughter again
5. My father even though he drives me nuts sometimes he has always been my rock
   
6. The roof over my head
7. The option cross your fingers of getting a car
8. My FRIENDS you are all awesome and thank you for understanding and getting who I am.
9. Music and Movies that move me or make me laugh
10. Possibilities
11. The prospect of a new job
12. Adorable Kitties
13. Ability to pay my bills this month
    

TBNL

Almost there. I am almost there I can taste the or smell the new car. I have gotten a lot of help and/or advice on what I should get and really I have to get something that I am going to be happy with and buying a Hyundai or FORD is not. I have narrowed it down and my heart is set on one particular one and for the right price hell I will take it but my father is giving me fatherly advice and I understand his point. Plus why go into even more debt when you can get a new are for $10,000 but really am I going to be happy or miserable. I think miserable is overdoing it a bit but not happy for sure. I want a "potential family car" that is sporty yet stylish and that has everything that I wanted when I got my ford instead. You see I settled before and I don't' want to do that again. I am not and did not get out of my ford what others have gotten out of their car with the same mileage. I can't even drive it to Riverside without having to get it fixed. UGH. So, until my loan is approved Sunday will do.

Toddles.

Movie Announcement-Deadpool Orgins

Yes that's right Ryan Reynolds is going to have his own movie. He will be playing Deadpool and it will be according to the comic book. If you have read my previous post then you know that he was my fav in Wolverine and Gambit. But so excited because Ryan Reynolds is just hilarious when he is on if you need an example watch Blade:trinity. He plays Hannibal King and OMG he was awesome.

Can't wait!!

Movie Review-Wolverine

I saw this on Saturday and the theater wasn't crowded. Yeh. I am starting to not like going to the movies because of the constant blah, blah, blah, chomp, slurp goings on. So, I netflix movies and wait till they are released on DVD. If the movie is really good then I usually netflix it and then buy it when it goes on sale. For example loved Mamma Mia and just bought it at Costco on sale. Yeah me.
Ok, movie review. Well Ryan Reynolds was awesome. I loved his character, the sarcastic cool sword guy. Gambit was awesome but I wish he had more of a role. The 15 minutes he was it is so worth purchasing I can watch it over and over. The story line was actually good, it had a plot that was easy to follow and you didn't need to see the 3 other movies or know the comic books however it did make it easier if you did. There needed to be more with the mutants. I hope they do a movie that centers around the mutants and their abilities. Next up is Orgins: Magneto. However, my next review will be of Terminator (haven't seen any of them), Star Trek (seen one I think) and G.I. Joe-GO JOE.

If you have any suggestions for movies let me know or if you thought differently of this movie and would like to give me your thoughts leave a comment.

Until then Toodles.

Weekend Roundup-Birthday

To all of those who helped me celebrate, texted me, or sung to me THANK YOU!! My birthday was very relaxing and mellow. Which was exactly what I wanted. Went and saw a movie on Saturday "Wolverine" and all I can say is WOW. My brothers went with me and I finally was able to show that I am not just an old fuddy duddy. They really don't get a chance to see me hanging out with friends anywhere really. And both of them laughed and had a grand ole time. I wished that all my friends were able to celebrate with me but it is very difficult when life gets in the way and I was able to celebrate separatly.

My birthday celebration started off with a concert with Carrie, then dinner with famiy, lunch with mom and family, dinner with Bianca, dinner with Kari and Ejiro and then movie and then lunch with Mercedes, Erin, Kari, Ejiro, and my brothers. Whew no wonder I got run down they kept me busy. LOVE you guys.