Mysterious Bruises...

I don't know what is going on, but lately my body has been covered in bruises! Okay so covered might be an exaggeration, but I've found at least 5 in the past 2 weeks and that's a lot for me considering I don't bruise easily which was always a weakness in the days of fighting with my sister. It seemed like she would bruise instantly if you even laid a pinkie on her. Needless to say I was constantly punished for her injuries, but I digress.

The mystery must be solved because this yellowish, bluish, black stuff isn't so hot in dresses and sleeveless tops. I've come up with a couple of scenarios...

Scenario #1: My body has some crazy disease that I probably need to get checked out. Considering that I hate going to the doctor because I can't stand needles (and it seems that no matter what they have to do, it always involves needles) so I will never go. I'll end up dying of the unknown bruise disease. Maybe they will name it after me...

Scenario #2: Lola is walking all over my body while I sleep. Amazingly her small paws can cause major pain when she jumps on you. So maybe she is treating my body like a trampoline while I sleep, which could explain why she is always too tired to get out of bed in the morning.

Scenario #3: Michael is beating me up in my sleep. Just to clarify, my husband would never lay a hand on me, but he does do crazy things at night while he sleeps. Maybe he thinks I'm a pallet and he throws me around at night trying to get a job done. You never know.

**Side Story** Last night, Lola was suckling our sheets on the bed, which is really strange because she hasn't done that since we first got her, and I woke Michael up to tell him about it. He told me in all seriousness that she was drinking Pepsi in the drink aisle at the grocery store. What???

So which scenario do you think is the most likely? Anyone else having this experience with the mysterious bruise disease. Maybe it's a new epidemic that I don't know about like the H1N1?

Something A Little Different

This blog has been needing a little shake up for quite some time now. Things around here had gotten...well...dark, bleak, and complainy (I know, I know - that's not a word). Anyways, I decided to make a change. I've been looking around for a new template for awhile and feel like this one fits me pretty well. It's all listy and stuff!

I'm going to do my best to make things a little more interesting around here. I've decided to stop complaining and do something about my little problems!

Let me know what you think!

**Disclaimer** Don't get too upset...I'm sure I'll still have some rants every now and then. Let's face it - they are my speciality.

Just Enjoy It

I love when people come to visit. It may not seem that way the week of because I am usually in a fluster trying to finish home projects and make everything sparkly and clean. It's the perfectionist in me that sometimes doesn't allow me to enjoy things that I should.

There is enjoyment though, there is. It's in the food that I feel I must prepare. Maybe it's because it's the southern way of hospitality, or maybe it's just that I feel it's important to be able to sit down and share a meal at the home table.

I spend the week (or more) plotting and planning which dishes would be good to try. I pour through recipes and make my plan of attack. I pick out the dishes I will place the food in and meticulously plan out in what order everything should be prepared.

One thing I often forget is just to sit back and relax and enjoy the time when everyone shows up. It's not about them thinking my house is clean enough or not. It's not about the food I have prepared. In the end it is simply about the time I get to spend with them.

My goal for this weekend is just to sit back and relax. Yes, the house is clean but maybe not so white glove approved. And yes, there is food in the works. But I won't stress this time. I won't. I'm just going to enjoy.

Complete and Total Randomness

I wish today was Friday! It's almost the weekend and I can't stand the wait. I've been busy getting stuff together for the 4th. My dad and sister are visiting and I'm excited about cooking out and going to see Public Enemies. I absolutely love mobster movies and you know Johnny Depp isn't too bad himself either.

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Day 3 of no planning is going......I guess well. I'm less disappointed you could say. Maybe even a little bit more relaxed. I do still make lists. Is this a violation of the no planning plan? I can't imagine not making lists. Anyways, this new lifestyle is still in test mode.

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I am about to go into super organizational mode. I want to throw everything out and start out fresh. Unfortunately I haven't had the time to do anything really. I started collecting clothes to go to Goodwill, but nothing extensive. It's time though. It's time.

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The mosquitoes here are terrible. Sadly due to budget cuts my city will no longer be spraying to help eliminate them either. I told Michael I could no longer take Lola out due to the crazy little blood suckers. He of course thought I was just trying to get out of my puppy mom duties until I showed him the 10 bite marks I had all over my body. Freaking ridiculous. I'm like a magnet.

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Sorry for the randomness. I hope you at least got something out of it. I believe I have had way to much caffeine today. It's inhibited my ability to stay on topic. Have a good 4th!!!

Vacation Review!

Right about now I am wishing my husband and I were back in Jamaica. Well, really anywhere that has an ocean or a pool to be honest.

We had an amazing time doing absolutely nothing. I have to say that I couldn't really tell you anything about Jamaica. The culture I experienced was from the view of a bus window on the hour trip from the airport to the hotel. I know that's sad, but we just wanted to relax and that's exactly what we did. We ate well, slept a lot, and read several books.

We stayed at Sandal's Ocho's Rios. I have to admit that it wasn't nearly as nice as the La Toc in St. Lucia although that may have to do with the fact that it was 3 times less on the price. It suited our needs though - beautiful pools, nice beach area, plenty of easily accessible bars to get my new found favorite Jamaican Smile (Miami Vice with Baileys instead of Rum), and wonderful food.

Oh, and just in case you guys were curious...we did make it on the plane this time! However, we did see several sad souls that had been hit with the overbooking deal that happened to us on our honeymoon. One girl was having a full blown temper tantrum. Tears aren't going to get you anywhere with Delta!

We ended our vacay with a trip to Atlanta for a friend's wedding. It was beautiful. I got to see a lot of people I hadn't seen in a long time and spent time with a good friend that has moved way too far away. Good times were had by all!