Things you need to know

Just kidding, this isn't really important at all but...I'm starting to feel a little left out/behind the times when it comes to current pop culture. I have never seen The voice, or survivor, or anything involving housewives or the east coast italians. And it's starting to affect my ability to hold a conversation with people, meaning half the time I can't join the conversation because that's all they are talking about. I've tried just nodding and laughing but that's starting to be awkward. And as silly as it sounds, I think people are starting to doubt my intelligence because of my lack of knowledge of recent show happenings.

WHY?!

I don't have cable. Even if I did have cable I don't have time. My lack of my time isn't due to friends because I don't have any. Because I can't tell the difference between New York housewives and California housewives.

*sigh*

I'm getting over it.

In other news, this week has been a great week at work. It's my early week which means I come in 30 minutes to open early and I get to leave AN HOUR AND A HALF EARLY!!! Definitely worth not eating breakfast so I can get here on time. Anyways, I came into the office to a really strong odor. It had been a constant problem all week until yesterday when the pest control people came and found a dead maggot filled oppossum in our basement. That didn't really bother me I was just glad the smell was gone.

JUST KIDDING. It was disgusting. The smell was horrible but just the thought that there was a rotting maggot filled dead animal just feet below us made me imaginary vomit into my mouth. It was awful.

In all seriousness today was a lot better. No weird smells. Some weird clients, but it's my short day! That makes everything better.

Running and date night

So, something finally changed in my mind and I have been able to get back into a good eating and exercise routine! It's hard to get outside and run since I have little Brian. I like to go running in the morning but he's asleep so I don't want to leave him by himself. So we bought a treadmill! It is the best decision I have ever made! Now I have been able to run every morning before work. I've started out lightly so i'm just doing 2 miles in the morning. Friday I have been taking a break and doing some core training so I can use Saturday for my long run. Tomorrow we're heading over to Capitol Lake so I can run. I'm pretty excited! I've really grown to love running and how I feel afterwards. I'm looking for some races to register for so I have a goal to work towards. I've been really interested in doing a triathlon...but i'm not sure if i'm up for it. I would have to get a bike and find somewhere to swim...maybe once I have a little more time to dedicate...but I could be easily persuaded if I had a training partner ;)

Today Joel called me at work and invited me on a date! We got a baby sitter for Brian which I was a little nervous about. He's 19 months but we've never left him with a babysitter besides my mom. So I was a little iffy about it but then Joel reminded we had some movie tickets! We've only been to movies 3 times since we've known each other. We're just not big movie goers. Anyways, i've had like 6 free tickets for over a year that I won in a contest at work so I figured we could finally use some. We ended up running a little late getting to the babysitter so we just went out to dinner instead. Joel picked the restaurant and he brought me to eat Indian food!!! So that everyone can appreciate this gesture I should explain something. Indian food is one of my favorites. Joel lovingly describes Indian food with words like "laundry soap" and "downy". So the fact that he chose that shows that he loves me! What a champ. Then we walked around downtown. I love the little stores there and walking around is one of my favorite things to do. We went to a nice little old book store and Joel bought me some encyclopedias! He really does know me. I love encyclopedias. I don't know, it's just interesting to read through them and learn about different things. It was a nice relaxing date night. Then we picked up Brian and headed home so we could settle down and cuddle up to some veggie tales. What a perfect life :)

Father's day, 4th of July and Upcoming Events

The past few weeks have flown by! Father's day was very special. This time of year always brings me to reflect on past events and how they have influenced me. My father passed away in 2007 and everything surrounding that tragedy was a blessing and tender mercy from my Heavenly Father. Though I miss him everyday I am grateful for the experiences that I had and the things that I learned. My father taught me so much. Lessons that I thought were "aha!" moments on the mission, as I looked back, I realized that they were things my father had taught me or shown me all along. Though we had different beliefs he supported me in my decision to serve a mission and I know he was proud of me. We went to Covington to visit him and it was very touching to remember the miracles and loving moments I experienced with him. I'm grateful that my son Brian (named after my father, Brian.) has an amazing dad also! Joel loves little Brian so much. I could not have chosen a better man to be my best friend, eternal companion, and father to my little blessing, Brian. Though Joel and my father never met I know that my dad would have loved Joel just as much. It might have taken a little convincing and some bribery, maybe mowing the lawn a few times, but he definitely would have :)
We didn't do much else to celebrate Father's Day because I planned a big surprise for October. We're going to Arizona and Mexico for vacation!! I'm so excited. I never realized I would miss Arizona but I do!! I miss our family there, I miss the good mexican food, and I miss our old ward. I'm pretty excited to go back to Mexico also! It's been a little over a year since we last went. Again, I miss the food hahaha. We've already started compiling a list of restaurants we're going to hit up while we're in Hermosillo. We're also going to take a little trip down to Guaymas to visit the beach. And October is perfect weather! Let's just say I have a countdown already on my calendar at work.
Brian has peed twice in his little potty! He is so adorable. I get so excited and he just stares at me like, what in the world? I always pee! what's the big deal? haha. I love him.
4th of July was the perfect weekend! BBQ's twice a day, the zoo, seeing my friends and just laughing and having a good time! It was Brian's first time at the zoo and he just loved it! Probably because he got to relax and drink his nice cold water as mommy trucked him up all those hills to each animal exhibit. Then he would excitedly jump out of his stroller, run up to the glass and just stare and point at all the animals. I can't say enough how much I love him! Everything he does makes me happy :)
I'll upload some pictures soon of some of our adventures! (seriously.)
In other news, I have been rehearing for the past couple of months for a musical review that 5 of the local stakes put on every year. It has been so much fun and everyone has worked really hard on the numbers. I'll be singing a duet from Thoroughly Modern Millie. It is an adorable song! So everyone should come out at the end of July to see the free show and enjoy the music!
School starts in a month. I'm pretty anxious for classes to start. I'm excited about this semester, especially since it's my second to last!!!! I'm studying for the LSAT in October and then I'll be graduating in Spring! I never thought this would happen. The Lord has definitely blessed me and helped me achieve everything that I had hoped for.