Shiny Happy People

I have a question for everyone. How many real friends do you have and what do you consider a real friend? I remember telling a friend before she got married that marriage isn't this idea you have in your head that you got from various tv shows and movies. Well, I kind of feel that way about friends too. The funny thing is that I bet some of the people reading this will think that I'm talking about them and some of them would be wrong.

December is Over?

Wow, December is practically over! And I have only posted once! Well, after my parents left we were busy getting back into the routine of things. Of course, the holiday season is crazy and we only attended one of three holiday parties. I started class again (9 more after this one!). Then we had a somewhat unplanned visit from John's parents for a few days. They came with a purpose of finding a house to buy and they found one, made an offer, and it was accepted a few days later! We didn't do a whole lot more when they were here, but played lots of cards, dice, and dominos!

Christmas was a quiet and uneventful day. I guess that is what we get. One of the few times a year I hate living here. We have no family and no kids so really no reason to "celebrate". Don't take that wrong, I know the reason for the season, but really, why deck the house out or anything. We did go over to Stephanie and Barts and had breakfast for dinner. We had great intentions to play the Wii, but we ended up eating and going for our bike ride and that was about it! We had decorated our bikes with lights and then rode around to look at the houses with lights. It was a great night and we had a lot of fun. We definitely garnered a lot of attention!!

This is the fantastically watered down version of everything, so I hope you enjoy and I'll try and get some pictures soon.

Thanksgiving

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. It was probably one of the best Thanksgivings in a long time! We had prime rib, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoe casserole, beans, salad, oh and some turkey. But that's not what made it so good, it was that if was small. My parents were here and my friends Stephanie and Bart and John and I. We just hung out and ate and watched football.

My mom and dad got here Wednesday afternoon and we went to San Tan Flats that night. It was cold, but the food was good and we got a spot right by the firepits.

My mom convinced me to get up somewhat early and go shopping on Friday morning. It was actually a productive day. Got all but a few people shopped for. We only hit a few stores but that took most of the day. Then we went to LoLo's that night! Chicken and Waffles! Yum!! Don't forget the awesome mac-n-cheese and the red kool-aid and the eggs!

Saturday we didn't do much. My mom made me put up my Christmas tree. That's the first time in three years. Then Saturday night we went to Oregano's; another fantastic restaurant. After dinner we went to Burlesque, which I quite enjoyed.

Sunday another lazy day but then we went to TransSiberian Orchestra. It was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed it. And it was a LONG concert. Loud with fire and lasers. I swear all I needed was some weed and it would have been Laser Floyd.

Monday we ran errands. We went to Lucille's BBQ before heading to the Monday Night Football game. The game was boring!! But it's always fun to go and watch people. We had the best seats for the fight of the night in the stands. Tuesday my mom and dad got up early and headed home. I'm sure it was a long drive for them but I'm super glad they came down and we had a good time.

It's been busy

It's been a busy couple of weeks. This is what always happens when I take a break from school, I get super busy and then wonder what I did with my break. My friend Cheryl came out to see us from South Carolina. We had a good time, although I'm sure she could have gone shopping in South Carolina as that is about all we did. This week my parents are coming for Thanksgiving. I'm very excited as since moving to Arizona I have really come to hate the holidays. Arizona just needs snow one day a year.....and my family of course.

Now John's parents are talking about coming down for a week or something in the next two weeks I think. But whatever, I am good with whomever wants to come and visit.

I was on my way to an appointment yesterday and got pulled over. I knew it was either for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign or registration. It was the registration. Apparently when you move 2 times in 6 months, they don't get the renewal notice to you and who really pays attention to their tags. No big deal right? I came home and renewed it BUT she gave me a citation that is $158!! That's ridiculous. So not only was the registation for the car $200 and the truck $320 but $158 for a fine?! So now I have to try and see when the court house is open this next week and go down and ask for leniency. Some days I hate my life.

I guess it's not going to work

I was trying to post my grade from my class. But it won't copy onto here. I got 100%.

YAY!

Not again

I have been going through all our financial paperwork tonight and I am missing two more of John's paystubs from his last job. NOT AGAIN!!! I have to deal with that prick AGAIN??!!  Well the good news is since the last time I got a response from the Department of Labor so I do have some legal backing to throw at him.

I can't believe it's November already. My parents will be here soon and Cheryl will be here sooner! Very excited for both of those visits.

Otherwise, I finished another class, so one step closer to that masters. Work has been busy but good. I can't believe how much happier I am since I moved over to this job and company.

We had a successful family game night on Halloween Eve with no games. We carved pumpkins and that was just as fun. Good times, good friends!

hmm, song of the week.... Sexyback by Justin Timberlake, since John apparently just got introduced to this song.