Happy Easter everyone! Here's hoping that this day is finding you embracing all that you love and all that inspires you. It's a beautiful day here in the Midwest. It could stand to be a bit warmer, but it didn't stop me from pouring a glass of wine and sitting out of the deck while Jesse explored the property. The boys are all still in AZ, so decided to look up my friend Lisa and go to her husband's Easter service. Lisa was one of my first friends when we first moved to AZ. I met her through Ryne's football practices. We instantly connected and became good friends. We went started doing spin cycling together and had so much in common, in spite of the fact, that she's married to a Baptist Minister. I really did enjoy her, but the friendship became a casualty of us moving to Byron and my unwillingness to keep in touch. Shocking, right?.... I always felt bad that I didn't get back to her and stuff once we moved. She's one of those rare souls you never forget. So, yesterday I text her and asked if they were still at the same church and hoped she remembered me. We had a wonderful chat, and today I went to visit them at their new church. I was so very happy to see her. She was fighting her own weight issues when I last saw her, and HOLY MOLY does she look fantastic today. Really, I was so very happy to see it. I know she was really bothered by her weight gain, and it's always so nice to see someone who tackles that ugly monster of weight issues. I'm so very proud of her. Anyway, it was a wonderful service, which made me feel closer to God. I promised to stay in touch with them, and I plan on doing just that.
The boys have been gone since Tues. I've kept myself pretty busy since they left. It couldn't have started in a better way, than having a phone date with H.P. We got plowed together on the phone and talked away for a few hours. H.P. and I have been close for many years, and I have long known that nobody on this earth gets me more than that girl. Truly, she just does, and she loves me FOR all of the things that make me different than a lot of people. Man, it felt good to laugh like that. I even found myself telling her something that I never, ever thought I would share. Usually, if I feel like I really open up, the next day or immediately after I feel a sense of regret, but that's never the case with H.P. It's just a part of the conversation. On this Easter Sunday, I've been thinking of the things I'm truly grateful for, and my friendship with H.P. is most certainly one of them.
Wed., it was actually warm out, despite heavy winds. I was able to take Jesse to the park and walk like we used to (okay but not near as many laps...). I came home and cranked up the Dixie Chicks Pandora station and did some cleaning. It actually was some nice time to myself.
Thursday, after work a bunch of us went out to help send off our H.R. Mgr, on her last day. I did like her, and I know we'll miss having her around. It sounds like a great opportunity for her where she's going, though, and a much shorter commute. She has only been there a couple of months more than me. The place I work does seem to have a high turnover. The reasons why are extremely evident, and putting aside the quick-t0-temper situations, there really are some really wonderful people there. I've connected with a couple of them and feel that 's the reason I was meant to work there. We all had a great time at the bar and then one of my work friends followed me home and we let Jesse out, etc. We then went to a Girls' party that one of the work gals had invited us to (that felt really good to be included). It was a blast, but come 9:30 I was done. When I'm done, just stick a fork in me. There's nothing left. My one friend came back with me and crashed here, as she lived a long way away. I'm glad she goes to bed early, too, since as soon as we got home, I said goodnight and was crashed. Haha. Always the great hostess.
We had Good Friday off from work. Oh, that was very much needed. I started the day by doing some early cleaning and then chatting with Amy, as it was her birthday. She was having a great birthday, so of course that made me happy.
I met Lynn for lunch (or for a nooner as she called it) that day to celebrate her birthday from earlier in the week. She had to work, so we met for lunch. For her birthday, Lynn had told me her gift to herself was to be healthier. I love this idea. So, I made her a birthday basket full of healthy things, including: coconut oil, fruits, veggies, nuts, cocoa powder, etc. I was really happy with how it turned out. I'm not very crafty, but I think I've found a new favorite gift idea. Too bad I don't live closer to many people. Haha. We had a great lunch, full of sexual innuendo about her basket. I can't remember what I told her I was going to title this blog entry, and I'm sure she didn't believe me, but there it is...in honor of your beautiful basket G. Hey, what do you expect from a couple of ladies whose nicknames for one another are "G" for GILF and CM for Cougar Milf? Lol. Oh, living life on the edge! We think we are so clever and funny. The truth is, Lynn is one of my very favorite people. I love her just like I do one of my closest cousins, and that truly says a lot.
Yesterday, I met up with Laura to see "Insurgent." I love the book series and as so glad to have the opportunity to see the movie. I was also able to get some early A.M. shopping in. I was supposed to go to my coworker Jim's house last night for an Easter party. His family seems so much like my Alaska family, that I was looking forward to meeting them, however, I knew I'd be drinking...and I live about 50 mins from him. So, I did the responsible thing and stayed home. It was hard, especially after he sent me a pic of a raging fire pit. But hey, I know myself enough to know I'd drink even if I planned not to. Who can turn down Beer Pong?
So, here we are today...Easter Sunday. I had to send my friend Jackie to v/m as I was pulling into church. I called her after, to find that she and her family are sick as dogs. I was supposed to go over there for dinner. She said I was still welcome, but I'll leave them to get themselves feeling better. Nobody really wants co. when they aren't feeling better. The plan was always to have dinner with them, and even though that was the case, I was deathly afraid of spending the rest of my day alone. I knew how much I'd miss my boys. And I do...I truly do...But there have been no tears. I'm working on my first glass of wine (intentionally taking it slow....esp since I woke up to my period). I've got the doors open and a lit candle going. It smells so good right now. I'm going to enjoy this day. I've been thinking of those I love and how blessed I am that God put me on this earth to know and love those that I do. I'm thankful for my friends and family that have been checking up on me to make sure all is well with the boys being gone. Each time someone checks in on me, I allow myself to feel the love. I really do.
I'll leave you the Lyrics to the song playing right now, "Need You Now," by Lady Antebellum, which always reminds me of Amy beating me in our Grammys (see, Carter, no apostrophe...if you're reading this).... She picked this song for almost every category, and it paid off. She beat me. Way to go out on a limb Kiddo...but I'm not bitter ;)
Much Love,
Jen
Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor,
Reaching for the phone cause, I can't fight it any more.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweepin' in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk, and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.
The boys have been gone since Tues. I've kept myself pretty busy since they left. It couldn't have started in a better way, than having a phone date with H.P. We got plowed together on the phone and talked away for a few hours. H.P. and I have been close for many years, and I have long known that nobody on this earth gets me more than that girl. Truly, she just does, and she loves me FOR all of the things that make me different than a lot of people. Man, it felt good to laugh like that. I even found myself telling her something that I never, ever thought I would share. Usually, if I feel like I really open up, the next day or immediately after I feel a sense of regret, but that's never the case with H.P. It's just a part of the conversation. On this Easter Sunday, I've been thinking of the things I'm truly grateful for, and my friendship with H.P. is most certainly one of them.
Wed., it was actually warm out, despite heavy winds. I was able to take Jesse to the park and walk like we used to (okay but not near as many laps...). I came home and cranked up the Dixie Chicks Pandora station and did some cleaning. It actually was some nice time to myself.
Thursday, after work a bunch of us went out to help send off our H.R. Mgr, on her last day. I did like her, and I know we'll miss having her around. It sounds like a great opportunity for her where she's going, though, and a much shorter commute. She has only been there a couple of months more than me. The place I work does seem to have a high turnover. The reasons why are extremely evident, and putting aside the quick-t0-temper situations, there really are some really wonderful people there. I've connected with a couple of them and feel that 's the reason I was meant to work there. We all had a great time at the bar and then one of my work friends followed me home and we let Jesse out, etc. We then went to a Girls' party that one of the work gals had invited us to (that felt really good to be included). It was a blast, but come 9:30 I was done. When I'm done, just stick a fork in me. There's nothing left. My one friend came back with me and crashed here, as she lived a long way away. I'm glad she goes to bed early, too, since as soon as we got home, I said goodnight and was crashed. Haha. Always the great hostess.
We had Good Friday off from work. Oh, that was very much needed. I started the day by doing some early cleaning and then chatting with Amy, as it was her birthday. She was having a great birthday, so of course that made me happy.
I met Lynn for lunch (or for a nooner as she called it) that day to celebrate her birthday from earlier in the week. She had to work, so we met for lunch. For her birthday, Lynn had told me her gift to herself was to be healthier. I love this idea. So, I made her a birthday basket full of healthy things, including: coconut oil, fruits, veggies, nuts, cocoa powder, etc. I was really happy with how it turned out. I'm not very crafty, but I think I've found a new favorite gift idea. Too bad I don't live closer to many people. Haha. We had a great lunch, full of sexual innuendo about her basket. I can't remember what I told her I was going to title this blog entry, and I'm sure she didn't believe me, but there it is...in honor of your beautiful basket G. Hey, what do you expect from a couple of ladies whose nicknames for one another are "G" for GILF and CM for Cougar Milf? Lol. Oh, living life on the edge! We think we are so clever and funny. The truth is, Lynn is one of my very favorite people. I love her just like I do one of my closest cousins, and that truly says a lot.
Yesterday, I met up with Laura to see "Insurgent." I love the book series and as so glad to have the opportunity to see the movie. I was also able to get some early A.M. shopping in. I was supposed to go to my coworker Jim's house last night for an Easter party. His family seems so much like my Alaska family, that I was looking forward to meeting them, however, I knew I'd be drinking...and I live about 50 mins from him. So, I did the responsible thing and stayed home. It was hard, especially after he sent me a pic of a raging fire pit. But hey, I know myself enough to know I'd drink even if I planned not to. Who can turn down Beer Pong?
So, here we are today...Easter Sunday. I had to send my friend Jackie to v/m as I was pulling into church. I called her after, to find that she and her family are sick as dogs. I was supposed to go over there for dinner. She said I was still welcome, but I'll leave them to get themselves feeling better. Nobody really wants co. when they aren't feeling better. The plan was always to have dinner with them, and even though that was the case, I was deathly afraid of spending the rest of my day alone. I knew how much I'd miss my boys. And I do...I truly do...But there have been no tears. I'm working on my first glass of wine (intentionally taking it slow....esp since I woke up to my period). I've got the doors open and a lit candle going. It smells so good right now. I'm going to enjoy this day. I've been thinking of those I love and how blessed I am that God put me on this earth to know and love those that I do. I'm thankful for my friends and family that have been checking up on me to make sure all is well with the boys being gone. Each time someone checks in on me, I allow myself to feel the love. I really do.
I'll leave you the Lyrics to the song playing right now, "Need You Now," by Lady Antebellum, which always reminds me of Amy beating me in our Grammys (see, Carter, no apostrophe...if you're reading this).... She picked this song for almost every category, and it paid off. She beat me. Way to go out on a limb Kiddo...but I'm not bitter ;)
Much Love,
Jen
Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor,
Reaching for the phone cause, I can't fight it any more.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweepin' in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk, and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.
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