The Good French Fries

On Tuesday and Thursdays Chris gets out of class at 10:45, and I dont have to be back to class until 12:30, so we usually try to meet  up with each other to have a quick lunch. This semester it's become part of our weekly routine; we dont even ask if we have having lunch together anymore. I've gotten accustomed to having that extra hour or so with Chris, so usually it isnt that big of a deal to me. However, this week, our little lunch outing was the highlight of my week.
We were having lunch at Big Time Diner, and I reached for a 'good' french fry on Chris' plate. (I like the slightly soggy french fry. I dont really care for the ones that are over cooked and hard or crispy) Anyway. Chris made a comment that he always saves the good ones for me, because he knows how much I like them. Even though it was a small gesture, it meant the world to me. He makes my heart smile. I dont know how I got so lucky to have him in my life, but I do know that I am grateful. I love him so much.
On Friday Chris was off work, and I got off early to spend a few minutes with him. When I got home from work we spent the afternoon hanging around the house. Then we went to dinner with Mike and Lori and some of her friends at Japanese Emperial. I was actually impressed with the sushi there- usually I dont care for sushi at hibachi places, but it was pretty good there!
Saturday morning I got up bright and early to get ready to go to the beach with Lindsay and Laura. First of all, Linds is terrible with directions. She pulled over on Knowlwood like 5 or 6 times before we finally found the right street... She had Mapquest directions printed out... It wasnt like we were lost or anything! haha. But regardless, we made it to the beach around 11:30. We decided it would be appropriate to start our beach adventure off with a bushwacker from Flora-Bama. Best decision I made all day! But, since I am a lightweight-and clumsy- I spilled like half of my $8 bushwacker! Fortunately for me, Laura didnt think she could handle her drink, so we switched. We finally made our way out to the beach and set up for the day. It was such a beautiful day... except that the wind was blowing sand everywhere. But by Bushwacker number 2, it was less of a problem!

I wasnt going to say this- but I know Linds is expecting to read it- I spilled my second bushwacker ALL over myself. & all over my chair. It was really classy, actually. By the 3rd bushwacker they were taking bets to see how long it would take me to spill. I thought that if I maybe drank my drink faster, I would have less time to make a mess. I know now that this was a bad idea, but at the time, it seemed perfectly logical. Needless to say, I had a pretty good buzz after my 3rd bushwacker.

Eventually, Laura got sick of the wind, so we decided to go get some food at Tacky Jacks. I had every intention of getting a buffalo shrimp wrap, but  in our drunken states, we ordered garbage nachos. This is the nachos AFTER we all devoured them.

After those nachos we decided not to even order food....

When we left Tacky Jacks we headed back to Mobile. I think I passed out after  3 minutes in the car, I dont even remember going through the Toll Bridge... I slept all the way home. Those bushwackers & a full day in the sun kicked my ass!

Sunday was Joshies 15th birthday. 

We had lunch at Mikatos with the whole family- Mimi, Josh, Me, Mom, Dad, Nana, & Pappy. (Apparently Lauren was too good to come to a family function. JayKay LaurLaur) It was actually a histerical event. Listening to Mom harass Josh about being 15, having a girlfriend, and having the sex talk was almost more than I could handle. At the end of the meal this occurred...

Mom: Everybody add "in the bed" to the end of your fortune!!!

Josh: Mine just says "Go Fly a Kite!" Thats a dumb fortune.

Mom: HAHAHAH Mine says "You will be rewarded for a job well done... IN THE BED!" HAHAHA

Pappy: I bet mine says "You cant win 'em all!"

Nana: You are so right! You CANT win 'em all!

Josh: *dies of embarrassment*

Me: Yall are being really loud... People can hear you...

Mom: HAHAHAH Mine says Im good in the bed!

Mimi: Mine says "You are your own destiny... in the bed..."

Everyone: *histerical laughter*

Josh: * rolls eyes*

Mom: Joshie, you can have my fortune if you want... *hands Josh her fortune*

Me: GOD MOM, I thought we were trying to PREVENT Sex!

Mom: Oh! Yeah, Youre right! GIVE ME THAT! *snatched fortune from Josh* Josh, you cant have sex.

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Yall wonder why I am so weird... Its genetic. I get it from my mother. Love you, Mom.

Metformin: My Frienemy & Other Weekly Happenings

So last week my doctor prescribed Metformin to help with my cysts and I started taking in on Monday. I was excited to try something new, but my excitement quickly turned to... sickness. I found out that my body does not like whatever it is metformin is doing to it. It made me pretty sick for the first 5 days, but the last 2 days have been much, much better. & for that, I am thankful.

I cant remember if it was Tuesday or Wednesday night, but whatever night it was, I was convinced somebody was trying to break into our house. I was home alone, and Mobley barked around 1:30 am. I freaked out, called Chris and he stayed on the phone with me while I checked the doors and windows. (But seriously, guys, what the hell would I do if somebody was breaking into my house? Im getting a gun, but Ill get to that later) I attempted to go back to bed, but every noise I heard made me that much more nervous. By about 2:35 I was on the verge of tears I was so scared. I finnally told Chris that I wanted to get out of the house- it didnt matter that it was the middle of the night. So I grabbed Mobley and ran to the car ( I realize that this is not logical now, but you couldnt have convinced me of that then...) and realized that I didnt have my contacts. So I frantically ran inside, put on my glasses and made the 40 minute drive to Satsuma at 3 am. Im glad Chris loves me, because I kept him up all night long. Even when I got to Satsuma I couldnt sleep. After staying awake all night, we decided to get an alarm system. Yay.

Friday morning I packed up me & Mobs & we went to Orange Beach with Mimi. Mimi and I did some grocery shopping, and played scrabble all night. Saturday Lindsay, Justin, Alisa, Rian, Sarah, Chris S. and Zoe all came to hang out with me at the beach. Im so glad they did- It was SUCH a beautiful day. Plus we got to take a trip to Flora Bama and drink a few bushwackers!

After everybody left I had a buzz from the bushwackers, and was drained by the sun, so I passed out on the couch to rest up for Sunday.

Sunday Chris and my family met us at the beach. We went straight to the boat launch and spent the whole day out on the water. It was so nice spending time with my family together, and being in the sunshine. & If you have never eaten at Pirates Cove, it is so awesome! They have a really good greesy cheeseburger & there are dogs running all around! Oh god I loved the dogs. I made so many doggy friends, Mobley would have loved it.
After we were good and sun burned, we headed back to the condo and spent the rest of the afternoon eating and playing cards together. It was a perfect perfect Sunday.

Chris and I got up early this morning and headed back to Mobile so we could both get back to work. & I got to ease back into the work week by having lunch with my long lost friend Vicky. Im really glad she asked me to lunch, it was good catching up with her. BUT She told me her house got broken into Thursday night (THE ONE I USED TO LIVE IN!!!!). Thankfully noone was home, but they stole all of their electronics. I hate hate hate that that happened to her. Even MORE reason to get a gun and an alarm.

And though today has had some great parts to it, its kind of been bittersweet. Alisa and Justin lost a dear friend of theirs, Glen, last night to a heart attack. Even though I didnt know him, its hard to hear when someone so young and so loved passes away. Its things like that that flip your world upside down. It makes you cherish the time you have with your loved ones, & forces you to remember to tell them that you love them. I cant help but thinking about Chad and his family today. I keep hearing the last call and remembering the pain of his funeral. God, even as I type this I can  feel the anxiety, saddness, fear, and anger rising up in my chest.
Whew. I need a break from this...

Ill end with saying this, I am so incredibly lucky to have such an amazing family and a wonderful group of friends. I know I am loved by you, and I hope you know that I love each and every one of you. My life just wouldnt be the same without you all in it. Thank you for giving me so many memories and so much love and support in everything I do. I look forward each day to making a lifetime of memories with all of you.