Titanic, Cheesecake, Book

1. Today my Mom and I went to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to see an exhibit of the Titanic. They had artifacts they recovered from the bottom of the ocean. It was amazing to see these treasures you only see on TV.

2. For dinner we went to the Cheesecake Factory. It is always a treat when we get to go eat at on of these. Oh so yummy!!

3. Since we returned to the hotel early tonight, I got to read for about 3 hours in my book. It was great to just kick back and get lost in the story!

Red Rocks, Celtic Women, Morrison

1. Tonight my Mom and I went to see a concert at Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado. I had never been and think that's the most amazing place in the world to see a concert.

2. The Celtic Women is who we went to see. These women, with their angelic voices, in this setting was breathtaking.

3. The little town right outside of the amphitheater was very quaint and oh so cute. I wouldn't mind living in a small town like that.

Girls, United, Springs

1. My mom and I have decided to take a girls road trip to Denver. We are planning on going to a concert at Red Rocks tomorrow and just relaxing the rest of the time. I'm so excited.

2. Isn't it funny how immediately following 9/11 we saw patriotism and "United we Stand" signs everywhere. Since time has passed we don't see it much anymore. Just as we were entering Colorado Springs I saw a faded billboard that read "United we Stand". It was so amazing to see.

3. When I grow up I wanna live in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs.

Update, Free, Routine

1. As many of you know, there has been crazy rain and flooding in Texas. What you may not know is that I have an Aunt and Uncle who live in Marble Falls, where there was 19 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Apparently their town is shut down. It was a great thing to get an e mail update from them that they were okay and that the church my Uncle is a Minister at has very little damage. Things could have been much worse and it's good to hear they were not.

2. Today was my last, but not last day. Tomorrow was supposed to be my last day at work, but I do not have any further work to do this week so I am not going in tomorrow. It's great to be FREE!!

3. I have gotten in the routine of going out on the patio with the dogs about 4pm and read. It has been a great routine to get into!

Clean, Has to Be, Hammock

1. There is nothing like getting your life cleaned and organized.

2. I am looking forward to my last day of work tomorrow. I know it's not supposed to be the last, but I'm just out of work to do...so it has to be.

3. This afternoon I sat outside in the hammock swing to read my book and feel asleep. It was the best sleeping place I have had, besides my bed, in a long time.

M&D, Same Page, AC

1. My mom and I used to have Mother/Daughter time a lot when I was younger...even up until about a year or so ago. Because we have both been so busy we just haven't found that quality time. Yesterday we made time for one another and it was great! I miss those times.

2. It's amazing how Jeremy and I are on the same page. We went to the gym last night, but neither of us was really feeling like lifting weights. So instead we just did some cardio and went home. We pretty much did all of this without saying much until we made the decision. We were just right on the same page.

3. When it's 100 degrees outside the AC is the best thing in the world.

Routine, Bored, Fear

1. My Mom has been out of town for the past 5 weekends. This weekend was great because it was the first weekend in over a month we were able to go back to our old routine of Starbucks and Church. I missed that!

2. You're probably wondering how being bored can be a joy...let me explain. I get bored reading the same book over a period of time, so I have to put it down and start a new one before coming back to the first one. Today I went and got a new book and was so excited that I am already on page 60.

3. It's amazing being able to talk about your fears, especially with the one you love, with out fear of judgement.

Bio-Freeze, Friends, Family

1. Earlier this week I did something to my knee. I'm not sure what I did...or how I did it, but my knee ended up swollen and very difficult to walk on. My Mom has this amazing stuff called Bio-Freeze that I would rub on it every night and now my knee is better. That stuff is amazing.

2. Tonight Jeremy and I went out to celebrate a friends birthday. It's great to be able to spend time with good friends!

3. Tonight we watched a movie called 'The Family Stone' which tells the story of a man bringing his girlfriend home at Christmas to meet his family. I think ti's great because it reminds me so much of my family and how we are when my brother brings home a girl to meet the family. It's great to see dysfunctional families in movies to know....we're not alone.

First Date, Starbucks, Friday

1. Tonight Jeremy and I went on our first date again. It was so much fun, and very creative. He's getting this romance stuff!!

2. Today I had Starbucks for the first time since Sunday. Boy, was it GOOD!!

3. When it's your last Friday at a yucky job the phrase TGIF takes on a whole new beautiful phrase.

Sunset, 'Hood, Buffet

1. Tonight we were driving around and when I looked behind us there was an amazing sunset. The sky looked like it was on fire, but it was so beautiful.

2. While driving around tonight, we drove by the house I grew up in as a child. Although it was discouraging to see how they had changed the house (for the worse) it was good to be back in the old neighborhood.

3. When you're hungry there's nothing better than an all you can eat buffet...YUMMM!!

Relief, Mist, Hammock

1. I turned in my letter of resignation, and honestly it was a HUGE relief. Now I get to move on to bigger and better.

2. It has been SO hot here this week. My Dad has installed misters on the back patio which I thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside with this afternoon.

3. So, I had the misters and my book this afternoon, and all I needed was the hammock swing to sit in, which I did. There is nothing like sitting in a hammock reading a good book!

Meetings, Decisons, Talks

1. Today I had a meeting with my advisor that was very encouraging. I learned the path I need to take in order to get my teachers licence. It is going to be tough, but very do able.

2. Today was the day for decisions. First with school and later with my job. I have decided it best to move on and try new things. I have been unhappy where I am, and life is too short to go through that. After making my decision I haven't been happier. Now, it's just the tough part of turning in my resignation.

3. Jeremy and I haven't had much for our cuddle time talks. Tonight, we made the time. Although tough, it was a good talk!

Day 1, Open Doors, 95

1. Day one of the ABS diet has been okay. I was able to eat good healthy food without starving myself. I didn't even have to limit all of the carbs...which I love. I think this may work.

2. Isn't it amazing when you think all of the doors are shut one opens up? I thought I was too late to get into school for the fall. After calling the University today I found out another avenue I can take so I can start school this fall. I'm totally jazzed!

3. Today was the highest day we have had so far this year, it was supposed to get up to 95 degrees. You know what is beautiful? Walking into a cool house and just sitting. The heat sure can be exhausting.

Home, Special, Gone

1. My parents came home today from a wedding in Tulluride, Colorado. It was so good to have them back home!

2. Since it was my Daddy's special day I fixed him dinner complete with steak, potatoes, squash, salad, bread and dessert. It's so great to do special things like that for those you love.

3. Since my parents are home...the dogs are gone...from my bed that is. I love the two dogs, but they are a pain to sleep with. I'm glad my parents are home so they can have them back!!

Lounge, Johnny, Cookin'

1. I love Saturday's with Jeremy. Mostly because we lounge around most of the morning until we have to get up to do something. It's really quite amazing.

2. Today Jeremy and I went with our friend Adam to watch the Silver Surfer and eat at Johnny Rockets. I really enjoy Johnny Rockets, it takes me back to what I would like to think is 'the good ol' times'.

3. I'm starting to venture out with cooking for Jeremy. I know it's just from a box, but the hamburger helper tonight was delicious....I hope he thinks the same.

TGIF, Reflex, Yumm

1. I haven't been this excited about a Friday in a long time, maybe that has to do with the fact that I have been gone most weekends. This was a great relaxing Friday.

2. I went for my first reflexology treatment today. I didn't know what to expect, but it was so great and relaxing. I think I need to have it done more often.

3. What's even better than reflexology?? Coming home afterward to my baby and dinner. What more could a girl want?

Vet, Wife, 4

1. Today I went to fill in working at the vet. It was so great to be back there. What a great environment to be in.

2. Since my parents are out of town, I'm having to man the house. Cooking and cleaning....makes me think I CAN make a great wife someday.

3. Since I was working at the vet today, I got off at 4. That's the way to go, if I were to pick my hours, I would work from 7 to 4. It's great to beat rush hour traffic.

Goodies, $$$$, Iron

1. Tonight after dinner I had a cookie dough sundae...you wanna know what the joy is about it?? It was only 3 grams of fat....and it was TASTY!!! Wohoo!!

2. Me, the girl who doesn't like to work, picked up another job part time this summer filling in and doing projects. One good thing about that....$$$$!! (Wow, I sound shallow)

3. Well, once again I am starting at the gym again. What is this like 6 times this year? Anyways, I lifted today and it felt great. It's 'pumping the iron' that gets me in the workout mode!

Over it, Cloud, Appreciate

1. Now, I don't know if I would call this a beauty right now...but in a few months or so I will think so. I realized today I need to get over myself. I am home from the most beautiful place I know, and now I need to make the best of it.

2. At work I sit by a window. Every morning from the time I get here at 8 until about 10 the sun shines right in the window, through the little holes in the blinds and hits me right in the eye. I love the sun...but I don't like to go blind. Today we had a dark cloud hanging over head. Most would think what a bad, scary cloud, but I was relieved by it.

3. You know how you never really appreciate something until you don't have it? My mom has gotten in the habit of stopping at Starbucks on her way to work with the vet and bring me a coffee. Today she was sick and didn't make it out. Although I was very concerned about her health, I realized sometimes I don't appreciate what she does and the joy it brings both her and me.

Jeremy, Rain, Starbucks

I have lost my sense of beauty since I left Montana. All I can think about that is beautiful and joyful here in the desert is Jeremy, Rainy days and Starbucks.