There are few things better than getting together with an old friend. Tonight I had dinner with Cindy, a girl I went to school with. We were almost college roommates but decided against it. However, we did spend a lot of time together during college. We haven’t really seen each other in about five years. Five years. That just seems crazy to me. One of the great things about old friends is you don’t have to go over the small details. We know each others families and our pasts. We spent two hours holding a booth at Carlos O’Kelly’s hostage. Talking, laughing, eating insane amounts of queso and drinking margaritas.…
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Three Sisters.
Sisters. Oh my lovely sisters. I have two older sisters with whom I have an…interesting relationship. Meredith is 5 years older, Lacy is 4. They were both born in May so they really are just one year apart. They had each other to play with, to fight with, to not share toys with. Then I came along. I have never asked how they felt about having a little sister, I doubt they would even know the answer now. They were always in a different phase of life than I was. I was playing with toys while they did homework. I became a teenager as they were getting ready to leave those years…
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Gilmore Girls. (Spoilers)
If you have not watched the Gilmore Girls Revival yet, DO NOT read this. There will be many, many spoilers. I am just letting you know this now. Do not blame me if you read something you don’t want to know… ………………………………………….. This is your chance. You can still turn back. There will be cussing. Just wanted to give you a warning. …………………………………………………………………………………………. Okay. You’re in this now. I don’t even know where to start. I have been so excited for the revival ever since I heard that there was a slight possibility it might happen. People keep asking me if it was everything I hoped it would be. The answer…
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Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving day was spent at the in-laws eating turkey, ham, stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls, and cherry pie. Saturday was spent at my parents house eating ham, green bean casserole, broccoli, trying weird sweet potato things, bread, and banana bread. Oh, and watching a football game between Justin and our nephew I, with the help of ref M. My sister apparently started the Paleo diet a month ago so that was why there was some different food at our Thanksgiving…like this paleo blueberry/banana/whatever else bread. I only tried a very, very, VERY small piece. (like that crumb sitting on the tray) Not good. Nope. Gotta love family time.
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Make America Great Again.
Politics. The nasty P word. This will be my only political post. I am an American. I am a very proud American. I tear up (sometimes actually cry) EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear the national anthem. Doesn’t matter if it’s on TV, a sporting event, or on my playlist. Tears. Several of my family members were in the military, many friends, and many significant others of friends. I live in a town next to an army base. I am grateful for every single sacrifice they have made, big or small. Missing the birth of a child, birthdays, an anniversary, Christmas, and sadly their lives. They are all the reason we…
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The Farming Game.
Last night we went to M & A’s for chili and game night. The chili was delicious. Their kids were entertaining. The Farming Game was a blast. The sad news…. When you’re as broke in a game as you are in real life…. After being that broke though, I came back to get second place. Yup. He won. I love game nights! -RR
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Music.
I love music. It’s a big part of my life. I have played/tried to learn many instruments. Trumpet, violin, piano, drums, french horn, flute, clarinet, cello, guitar, saxophone. I’m sure I am missing some, but you get the picture. I have recently started to play my violin again, and my b-i-l has been helping me learn the guitar. I finally got some new strings for it and he came over to fix it. Also, you have to love anything that has your name on it. Or, at least your old name. Stay tuned for more. (yes, that was on purpose.) -Used to be a Martin.
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One Year.
November 13, 2016. Our one year anniversary. I have learned so much during this past year. I see a lot of posts about being with your best friend. Justin isn’t my best friend. I go shopping with my best friend. We discuss hair styles. We talk about lady problems. We watch chick flicks together, and go to Target to look for things we do not need. However, I tell my husband everything. Well, almost everything. Sometimes he wishes I didn’t. We have money struggles, together. I wonder about our future. Sometimes I worry about our future. I’m excited about the future. Justin is so much more than a best friend.…
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Bowling and Chili.
Justin went bowling with his co-workers during the day and I picked him up after 5. There was much beer. Then the weekend was filled with Chili! I have never had Justin’s chili before. It. Was. So. Good. I wasn’t allowed to touch it until it was ready to eat. Normally, I eat chili with crackers and cornbread. I’m simple like that. However, Justin had me try it with cinnamon rolls, cheese and sour cream. Justin really enjoys spicy food. So, that chili was pretty darn spicy. That sour cream really saved me. Who knew that I would like sour cream? Not me, but I do. And luckily, I love…
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Baby!
November 7th. My sister had her third child. Little Baby A! She is so beautiful, so tiny, so precious, and healthy. We waited a couple nights to give them a chance to get slightly settled, and then we went for a visit. She is the first baby for Justin. He married into this crazy bunch with kids ranging from ages 1 to 8, but she is the first baby. Yes, that is the face of pure excitement. We went after work and even though it was long, it was a beautiful drive. We also brought along supper. Yes it has a drive thru, but oh man. Oh man. It was…