Changes

This week has been bizarre to say the very least, but before I get into that, I need to get caught up on my life a little bit.

Two weekends ago (Jan. 28) me, Meg and Dorothy gave Trish her baby shower. It was really fun, the games went well, food was great...we had a good time. The baby got sooooooo much cute stuff, it was awesome. I swear that kid literally has more clothes than me, and he isn 't even born yet. I am so excited for him to come. Hopefully I will be able to go to Ohio in March and be there when he is born. Little "Samuel". If that is what they decide to name him. =)

I am feeling better since I was sick, thank goodness. And I also haven't gotten dizzy at all really.

Last weekend was my birthday weekend so I took saturday and monday off. It was a perfect time to take a day off really. Saturday we literally had a blizzard here. It was crazy, the highways were shutting down, the malls were closing early, it was so beautiful though. I was a little disappointed because Chris's parents, and friends Adam and Amanda were supposed to meet us here and we were going out to eat at the Chop House but they couldn't make it. I am happy that they didn't come though, the roads just were not safe enough. So me and Chris ventured out ourself, it was actually very nice. We had a lovely dinner by ourselves, and the food was FABULOUS. Beef Wellington, and a Norfolf Filet..AuGratin Scalloped potatoes, creamed garlice spinach...wine...martinis....then downstairs to La Dolce Vita for dessert. Creme brulee...Baileys Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate French Vanilla Gelloto.....port...coffee drinks and a cigar. It couldn't have more perfect...more delightful. Our little indulgence cost us a hefty fee that makes me sort of sick about it all, but in the end it was a gift. Later on we rented the DaVinci Code which I enjoyed immensely and I thought it was very interesting, thought false. It was definately a great night with my honey. All that snow just makes you want to stay all curled up on the couch, all toasty and warm.
Sunday we got to sleep in...kind of....church was canceled because of the blizzard. We ventured out towards Lansing to meet the fam at PF Changs, which was also a fabulous dinner. The food there is sooo good, I always forget how much I like it. I got some eiffel tower stationary, a candle and tealight. My collection just keeps growing and growing. I think I am getting about eiffel towered out, haha. I also got some birthday money from Meg and Pat, SkipBo, and Uno Attack. The week before Jess and Trish also got us Battle Ship and Rook. I love games! I like that we will have a bunch to choose from now. After the long drive back to GR, which I don't remember too much of because I was asleep, we finally got to Mike and Julia's after hitting a curb and getting stuck in their street. We ate some good wings and other food, Andrea and Jason brought their infamous brownies and ice cream, yum. The Super Bowl game was pretty good, I wasn't all that into it this year, since I haven't been able to pay much attention to sports or anything, and I wasn't into the teams that were playing. The uno attack during half time was fun though. And I ALMOST kicked Mike's butt in darts, it was sooo close. I think it would be fun if me and Chris got a dart board, just not sure where we would put it. Maybe once we get a house this summer. =)
My Birthday! Monday I spent the day with Thea. Chris had to work in the morning and had class until 6, so I went to Thea's. She let me do our laundry and also took me out to lunch at TGI Fridays. And I bought some sweet lip gloss from Victorias Secret for $2. I love it. We just hung out and talked and played some games. AND she taught me how to knit. I have been wanting to learn for soooooooo long. Thea rocks, she is such a sweet person, I am definately lucky to have her for a friend. And her husband Jason is a very nice person too, I really enjoy hanging out with them. On the way home I picked up some Sushi from Kobe for Chris and I and we just hung out for the rest of the night.
Anyways, tuesday after work we went to Muskegon to meet up with Bob and Jeanne. I seriously love them to death, I couldn't ask for more giving, loving, and supportive in-laws. We had dinner at Topos and had pizza, it was actually pretty good. When we got home I got to finally open my presents! I finally got to see my elliptical, which I knew about and everything, but I was so excited to get to finally bring it home. They also got me a pair of winter boots (which unfortunately I had to take back because they were too small, but I still need them so badly, especially with all the snow) a card with $22 in it, I didn't realize that was my age until Jeanne told me, haha, I guess I am a blonde. And also Friends Season 5. I seriously have been waaaaaaay spoiled this year, it was so ridiculous. I love my family and friends, I am so blessed. When we got home we put the Elliptical together, it seriously took like 2 hours and I was getting so mad, thank goodness Chris was helping me and figuring things out or I probably would have been like freaking out, haha. But I have been working out every day since then, today was the third day, and it was much easier than the previous ones so far. Either it is getting easier or it was because I was watching Days of Our Lives and was totally distracted by that, but it was a good workout. I also decided to bust out the Yoga Mat that Trish got me last year, it is sweet. So I did some crunches, which I am gonna try to work into my workout everyday.

Back to the changes. This week has been so hard for me. I love to do hair, I just cannot work in that industry anymore, or at Tanaz. Today was my last day. It was somewhat unexpected. I mean, I planned on putting in my two weeks either next week or the week after but I didn't expect to be done this week. I just know that I do not belong there anymore. It was starting to weigh so hard on me and stressing me out, I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. Anyways, it is all over, with no bridges burned. I am sad that I won't be working with Steph anymore, but I really want to make an effort to be a close friend to her. I feel that all of this has actually brought us closer together, and she said that she would still do my hair for me, which is amazing.
I know that God has different plans for me, and is leading me in the right direction, I just do not know where yet. I totally have faith in Him, and know that everything is going to work out, I just need to be patient, and the doors will open.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11