...Yeah, not so much. For the first time in forever I had a great day. My day started off with a great night of sleep where I didn't wake up at all, not even to T's call, (sorry T-man) I woke up @ 8:30 and saw the shine coming thru my bedroom. It's been so long since I acknowledged the sun!!! I took a long hot shower, did my hair and make-up and decided that I'd wear the first outfit that I put on :) That doesn't happen much!
I took my time getting dressed and I even thought I was running behind at times after curling my hair, but somehow time stood still for me this morning. I called my daddy and he was surprised that I was already dressed and ready. Again, this is rare so I understood the shock factor.
I met my family at church and I actually talked to my girl Tara who is doing fabulous :) Sonya and Shane are packing this week and are moving into their new home. We're having a going to have a Fashionista party as soon as she's settled. We're talking Make-up, handbags, jewelrey, etc :) All of our guilty pleasures into a huge slumber party will make us all happy women! And I got soooooo many compliments on my side ponytail--everyone loved. I do know how to make a statement if I do say so myself :) It had been too long since I actually got to do my hair.
The assembly was very nice. The message was on Thanksgiving and of course I was pondering all the things that I'm thankful for and I've compiled a list:
1) My Salvation--if I didn't have my convictions, my faith, and redeeming love I'd really be in trouble. I know in the end, everything will be okay. This is all just a test of my faith.
2) My family--My backbone. I consider my Mommy my best friend. Her strength and wisdom leave me in awe. If you know me at all, you know I'm a daddy's girl. Always will be. He's the one that makes everything okay, all the tiime. He's very strict and very loving at the same time. My sisters are my best friends too. Everyone knows how much I adore my brother(s) too. I cry everyday for my Brent, but he's with Roderick and they're all fine. Ian is my boy and he's always been very protective over my sisters & I. I love my Isaiah, Channy, & Matty. Love them boys to death!!!
3) My Health--I've endured a lot. I suffered from AML for a while which is probably the hardest battle I've ever fought, not to mention the scariest. I've had a lot of minor accidents, but today I'm fine. I'll get better.
4) Civilization--We live in a great country. It's slipping though. Morals what?!
5) Democracy--Freedoms. Speech. Religion. It means I get to share my thoughts on religion with anyone without being stoned like Steven!!!
6) My possessions--I complain a lot about not having the cutest LV bag, the newest Manolo Blahnik's or the latest Pink Marc Jacobs cashmere poncho that costs upwards of $5 g's! But I've been blessed. My friends go nuts in my closet. I get bored at times but I know that my cute burberry belt is haute couture :) I have a beautiful new home, a geeky lil car and a nice landboat.
I could go on forever, so I won't.
After the assembly I went shopping. I bought 3 yankee candles. Christmas Cookie--Yum :) I bought wrapping paper, sooooooo cute. I bought Kennedy and Emma some clothes all part of their Christmas gifts. Then I met my fam for Mexican which was too damn good. All those damn carbs, I couldn't resist the grease!!!
I parted ways with my family and went back to my house to find my grandpa there! He's getting worse :( He asked me if I'd talk to My lately. That broke my heart. We sat on the couch and watched Shrek 2. We both enjoyed it. It's been so long since I wrapped up in a blanket on my big sofa with my grandpa laughing with me watching a movie, I loved every second of it. We both fell asleep and I woke up to my girl Beckie Martin calling to hang out tonight. So I got dressed and my grandfather wanted to know whose Sheep I killed!!! He didn't like my freakin ugg's!!! He even said "Ugg is right"!! The man is hilarious.
Went to Beckie's house and she painted her casa which I loved, very nice. We talked, had a tea and then her daughter Erin wanted to do my hair, so she did and even gave me this lace headband that matched well with my attire which consisted of my Chloe jeans, a cream sweater with a cowl neckline, my Sheepskin coat with my uggs so it worked out well. The girls are becoming fashionistas much to Beckie's dispair. I'm even taking them Thrift store shopping tommorrow for some vintage stuff. We're on a mission to find Erin a Pashima to match her dress for her recital. She's playing a Back piece on Piano. These girls are so talented.
I came home, did laundry and now I'm sipping on a glass a wine. It relaxes me. Tommorrow, I'm sleeping in, NO MORE RENEE'S. I've gotta get my life back. I miss them both though. Dammit.
I've been trying to stay busy so I don't dwell on anything regaurding Eric. I cry everytime I think about it. It will all get better soon. I have faith.
So much for Chicago.
Now I have to get to bed, it's after midnight.
