Blessed and Bewildered

It seems that that is the way life goes.  When there is good, there is also bad.  I guess it is to make us appreciate things a little better.  To me, it already seems like 2009 is zooming by.  Of course January has been quite busy with these short weeks of work (holidays just kept falling on the days right around the weekend making it 4 day weekends...I'm not complaining!). :)  KT and I went to see the pops in Mississippi and had a great time.  I didn't drive for 5 days!!  That NEVER happens.  I drive so much for my job...and it's not just driving, it's LA driving.  Anyone who has done that, knows just how different it is to drive in this town.  Urgh. :)  

We got to go to some old favorites that aren't in LA...chik-fil-A, Mellow Mushroom, etc.  I got to take my time shopping instead of running in a store for my boss and then taking a quick power lap in the other sections perusing for myself.  My fam is hilarious and each trip I come back with some great quotes.  This year the winner was my aunt talking about tattoos...having seen mine and KT's.  She said "the only tattoo I'd ever get is a huge DNR on my chest."  Say this in a very pessimistic monotone voice and picture a tiny woman saying it.  Hilarious.  This is the aunt that called me once and said "open your door and listen....hear that?  It's my life...sucking."  haha  

Here's a pic of me with my other aunt, Betsy...but we call her Mimi.  Everyone does at this point.

I bought Big G a hoodie because it looked like her.  The woman loves pink.  Here she is being "street" with Katie while we played dominos.  

She also liked our new sunglasses and wanted to try them on for a picture.  It was hard to come out of this trip with any pictures.  Aunt doesn't allow it.  Grammy gets mad unless she's being silly and Dad refuses.  Good times.  

I feel like I'm going through a time of transition.  I'm going to be moving March 1st and that's exciting.  I'll be in Los Feliz which is an area that I love.  And there is a backyard for Arthur...he's going to be a happy pup.  It's always fun to make changes at a new place.  I want to paint!  For now though, I want to go home and start my weekend! :)

2008 wrap-up

2008 was an interesting year.  It is funny because I remember hearing my parents say that time flies and I'd look at them like they were crazy and think "but every day of 2nd grade seems like an eternity!"  Funny how your perspective changes as you age.  I honestly can't believe an entire year has passed since we spent New Year's at obrien's in Santa Monica and at the griffin.  But a lot has changed.

2008 was a year of upgrades....

I upgraded my love life.

I upgraded my apartment by moving out of the neighborhood that I just couldn't deal with anymore.

I upgraded my friendship requirements to those who are respectful and appreciative.

And last night I upgraded my phone to one that (fingers crossed) won't freeze, reset, and delete everything all the time like my BB curve did! :)

There are other categories that I look forward to upgrading in the future, but for now I'm pretty happy with those ones.  In just a month and a half I'll be 29....that is awfully close to 30.  And again I say, time flies.

I'm happy for a new year, new possibilities, new fun, new friends...whatever the future holds!

And tomorrow KT and I are going to Jackson, MS to see my dad, grandma, 2 aunts, cousin, and the Colonel.  Can't wait for a few days away with my hilarious sarchotic family!