Week of "Don'ts"....

Maybe it's my week of "Don'ts"--as in "Things I Don't Like...."

Last night, I've come to realize that I don't like the city/town of Ocean Beach. It's so dirty and I felt like I needed a shower after going to their Farmer's Market yesterday. Several people looked as though they haven't showered for days, if not weeks. Even though it's a beach town, people were walking around without shoes. It just felt dirty, scuzzy and honestly--quite gross. If any part of SD was to be considered the 'arm pit', it would most certainly be Ocean Beach! It was definitely not my beloved Coronado, that is for sure!

I'll tell you what I DON'T want to do this weekend....

I don't want to go to church this weekend. No I haven't lost my testimony or feel apostate. I'm just sick and tired of the same 2 families and their SCREAMING kids!!!!! EVERY FREAKIN WEEK IT'S THE SAME OL' SCREAMING...CRYING....RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE AISLES!!!! EVERY FREAKIN WEEK!!!! I'm so damn sick and tired of it. Can't even feel the Spirit, AT ALL!!! Can't even hear the speakers and even the speakers themselves can't keep their focus on their talks!! It's just ridiculous!!!! I just can't stand it anymore. I would walk out and go home...but I can't...who's going to play the organ?

Plus I'm tired of the responsibility of holding 4 callings. I would like to know what it feels like to JUST be a member, nothing more. I just feel burnt out. I miss singing the hymns at church, I really miss that. I miss getting to learn the gospel. I'm just tired of church being work and not worship. But of course I can't feel tired, because how would I be a 'good member if I don't serve'? And I hate guilt trips. And I also can't stand when members make you feel guilty for taking Sunday naps. What the hell?? Just because you don't want to honor "the day of rest", doesn't mean we all have to follow suit. I freakin' hate that.

Thanks for the Gogurts, kids!

Today's Tuesday.... all day. Tuesday.

I want to go to Costco. I don't know what I want or need from there, but I HAVE to go soon! I think I want to print out some of my photos from this past weekend.

It was my Mom's birthday on Sunday and my nephew "Bubba" came to visit from Arizona. It was a very lovely weekend. It was carefree and relaxing. The weather, as always, was PERFECT. It was just nice to have family around the dinner table. Plus it's my nephew Bubba and he's pretty awesome!

For some reason, this past weekend was just amazingly relaxing. So carefree and leisurely. I LOVED it!!

I think I take my Mom for granted sometimes. I don't think I appreciate her as much as I should. Talking with some of the women from my stake on Saturday, they truly love her and appreciate her warmth. I think I forget that about her sometimes. She's not shy at all...she knows how to talk to people and make them feel like they go 'way back'. I think that's a very wonderful quality to possess. Happy Birthday Mom!

Mmm Mmm Munchies!!

Due to being on Prednisone, I get the munchies PRETTY BAD right now. Before, I wouldn't really eat due to the water pill I've been on that kills my appetite (TOTALLY fine with me!! It's helped in losing 40 pounds since December). Now I've been eating A LOT!! This weekend alone I ate several FULL meals. I don't want to kiss my size 16/18 waist goodbye :( LUCKILY I'll only be on Prednisone for another couple weeks. Even though I get the munchies, I crave fruits and vegtables--so it's not too bad.

Since we bought a new BBQ grill on Friday, I've been dying to have some Carne Asada and warm Corn Tortillas. Last night I was craving some TJ style hot dogs---OH SO YUMMY!!! 3 of those babies made me a VERY happy woman!!! And now I'm craving MORE of them for dinner tonight!!! What the heck?!?!

Burn....Hole......Pocket......

I've been itching to go to Costco this week!!!! I don't really need anything there, but I'm sure as soon as I step foot inside I just might :)

Today I'm EXTREMELY HAPPY!! My Bubba's here to visit this weekend!! Oh I love my nephews & niece so much! Oh Elder Lomu.... can't wait til you get home NEXT year!

In general, I'm pretty happy today. I'm happy that it's Friday! I'm happy that the sun is out and San Diego is the most GORGEOUS city to be in, this weekend! I love my city!! I love my life. I thoroughly enjoy most, if not all, of my co-workers. I really like my job! Life is SWELL!!

Maybe I'm happy because I had pizza for lunch today. TheNewGuy and I hit up that lil pizza dive again---SO DELICIOUS!! Oh how I love pizza!! Hmm....maybe I'll go to Costco for some pizza! YUMMY YUM YUM!!

I'm going to cut my hair tonight. The ends are so dry...but I really like how long my hair FINALLY is. But I don't like the way it looks and feels dry. Eeek....a lil nervous. Maybe I'll even get it colored....Eh, I don't know. We'll see.

I'm suppose to go to a wedding tomorrow. Eh no thanks...

Hmm.... 23 more minutes before my weekend starts!!! I can't wait!!!

Tuesday + Wednesday = Randomonium

Today's my very best friend's birthday! Oh she's such a joy to have in life! Anyone who knows her would be blessed beyond measure to have her as their friend! Happy happy birthday StephyPooh!

So I'm getting use to taking all these different pills. I feel normal....so far. I hope my hormones and body don't start going crrrraaaaazy. One pill supresses my appetite while the other will give me the munchies....Jinkies!

I woke up this morning thinking it was Saturday---SATURDAY, really?!? I was so disappointed when I realized it was only Tuesday!! :(

Nothing puts a smile on my face faster than jumping photos!! Oh how I love them so much!!

They're so awkwardly funny!! I think I can't wait to get married just to take funny jumping photos!!!

....aaaaaand, I think my wedding song will be Etta James', "At Last"--it'll be quite fitting, dontcha think? LOL! :)

I wish more people in my office building would know more about Elevator etiquette....so frustrating sometimes!

Had lunch with TheNewGuy yesterday. He took me to this lil pizza dive a couple blocks from work. SUPER great pizza!! I loved it! Good food, nice company and great weather to enjoy it all in. TheNewGuy is pretty chill, a nice addition to the office.

And that's about it.......

A Friday Nite Quickie....

Man! All day I was either pulling out my credit card, pulling out my medical card or both....

I had 3 doctor appointments today. I figure it would just be easy to hit them all on one day. I think I'm going to re-think that next time. I'm so tired!

But now I get to be on Birth Control (oh that's fun to say being single and Mormon) AND steroids!! YAAAH for abnormal periods and Meniere's! Oh, and I was given Valium for my soon to be scheduled MRI--Yeah for claustrophobia & vertigo! As well as the water pill I've been taking for the last 4 months (which has helped in losing 40 pounds!)

I feel like a walking pharmacy.....

Hi, my name is Ehu and I think I'm a pill popper, ugh.