New Shoes...

I'm not a 'girly' girl, never have been. I would much rather lounge around in a comfy flannel and sweats than get all dolled up. But...I got new shoes today and I'm actually happy :) More specifically I got new sneakers, which thrills me to no end cuz my old ones the soles were half off. Of course that's my own fault because I have the bad habit of taking them off by stepping on the back of them (sorry mom!) We were at the mall today and Payless was having a buy 2 get one free sale so the whole family got new shoes!! We also ate lunch at an authentic Mexican restaurant! I love *real* Mexican food. My best friend took me to one of her family reunions and her Mexican grandmother is the best cook :) She also spoiled me for life on the food. I will admit it, I am a food snob. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, it just has to be done right! Come to think of it, some of the best food I've ever had is in the cheap hole in the wall restaurants :) We also went to JoAnn's because I needed some more needles (don't ask me where they go, I think I have a needle hoarding pixie in my living room) and DH told me to get the DMC stitchbow travel kit, which is soooo cool! I love new toys! And tomorrow we are going and getting me a new light so I can actually see when I stitch at night :) There was a jewelry store going out of business in the mall, so out of curiosity we went in to browse. DH really needs a new wedding band. The one we bought when we got married was really cheap and it shows. So we are looking and I asked to see a diamond ring. It was huge! I asked her the price.....$50,000, discounted to 10K! I almost choked. I have never been near anything that expensive before! Honestly, it was gorgeous, but why would you spend that much money on jewelry? It doesn't serve any purpose. At least with my cross stitching, it's a productive hobby *and* something beautiful. Oh well :) Oh and we got this really pretty frame for my Dean's List certificate. After some creative folding (it was 8.5" x 11" and is now in an 8 x 10" frame) it is in and looks impressive :) I am so proud of me, and it's awesome. It's been a long time since I have felt this sense of self pride and accomplishment :) Yay me!

Blah...

I'm in kind of a blah mood today. Not really good, not really bad, just there... Obviously I haven't figured out the comments thingy, oh well. Maybe I'll see if my DH can figure it out. On the up side, I found my Rush C.D.'s and am listening blissfully to Hemispheres as I type :) I was talking with DH last night and reminiscing about my 'wild' single days. Granted I was never really wild, unless you compare it to my stay at home mom existence now. I remember my best friend and I going out to the bars every Saturday and listening to cover bands :) Some great, some ok (but cute enough to make up for their mediocrity!) A large part of me misses those days, yet I still realize that it wouldn't be the same if I went back. I mean, none of us are single anymore, a couple of us have kids. I would like to be closer to them again. We don't know anyone here except my family. Neither DH or myself are good at making friends :) I love being close to my mom though. It's great for DS, and she is one of my best friends. It's funny, we never really fought like I've heard that mothers and daughters do. When I was in the 'wild' days, she even came down and went out with me and my best friend. I suppose that's enough living in the past for one day :) I'm going to go back to my stitching. I told DH last night that it figures I wouldn't get into a stitching mood until right before school starts :P I'm working on Sweet Dreams by Lavender and Lace, and it's sooooo pretty :) Have a great day!

I'm baaaaaaaack!

:) Christmas was wonderful! DS was absolutely spoiled by Grandma-Claus (as DH likes to put it) We also got a great surprise for New Years, my baby brother! Well ok, he's 23 so he's not really a baby, but it was so great to see him! I haven't really seen him since he got out of the Navy. I've got all my books for the next semester (yay!) and they were even cheaper than I expected so I was able to get all my supplies then too. Well I gave blood last night and my arm doesn't like me for typing yet, so this will be it for now :) Now off to see if I can turn the silly comments thingy on :)

Yipee!!

We actually get to have Christmas!!! Dh's boss was actually human for once and gave him a Christmas bonus! DH is soooooo underpaid for his job, but hasn't been able to find another one in the area. His 'salary' basically just pays the bills. With this bonus we were able to get a tree and get presents for DS!! We got him Finding Nemo, a little blackboard, coloring pencils and some coloring books! He will be soooo happy. I just loved the way his little face glowed when he saw the tree. After we bought it he went down for a nap and DH and I were able to set it up before he woke up. When he came downstairs his whole face lit up and he kept saying "look tree pretty!" It was awesome!! We also agreed to get a joint present for both DH and myself...A Sony Playstation 2!!! wohoo!!! It isn't even Christmas and it's been wonderful!! Now DH can have something to do while I stitch at night :) I'm still so happy about this, this is so cool :)

Wowee....

I just heard the most amazing song. I was coming home after driving DH to work, and I heard Josh Groban's version of "O Holy Night." I love that man! I swear his voice just makes me want to melt into a puddle every time I hear it. I just wish I could have one tenth of that talent.

In other news, my friend Wendy told me about a stand I could get at Walmart for $25. I have been drooling for a stand for about a year now :) Maybe when we get my financial aid check I could grab it, and I want a new light. Our little table lamp isn't really cutting it anymore. That's kind of sad to say considering I'm only 25, but I've always been blind as a bat. So adding those two things to our wishlist (bookshelves and a digi camera) depending on how expensive my books and supplies are this semester, it will be like having Christmas after New Years :)

I made the mistake of looking at the requirements for grad school the other day. Now I'm obsessing over getting in, and I've only completed one semester! I guess the thing that shocked me was the fact that out of 200 that apply only 10 get in. I know intellectually that there is no reason to be worrying now, but the compulsive worry wort in me just can't help it. Oh well I guess I'll get over it eventually :)

Up and running....

Ok, well here is my blog in it's new incarnation. As I know very little about html, updates will be very slow going :) On the up side, I am now on winter break!!! My first semester of school is now done. I'm still in shock, I actually made the Dean's List!!! I'm very proud of me ;) I had two happy dances in the last two days! Both where Christmas presents for my mom and stepdad, nothing too big. It's exciting for me because I haven't had any time for anything except school work for the past two months! I'm stitching away at DH's present (Waiting For Ships by Mirabilia) but as DS dumped out two packages of beads today, and I only have about a week, it isn't looking good. I got my Christmas present from DH, a very pretty ring. I love it :) We are going to return my books from this semester this weekend and go get our Christmas tree. It will be the first one we have had since DS was born so I'm both excited, and nervous! I'm not really looking forward to deflecting him from the tree, but I miss having one. Well that's it for now, I got a new book in the mail and I want to get back to it!

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