Spirit Quest

My mom and I talk all day long via e-mail when we are at work. Even though we see each other all the time it is so lovely to talk to her throughout the day. It leaves me very happy. Today our conversation started out (like usual) talking about how our days are going.

Today my mom told me,

"I am determined to make today a great day."

To that I responded,

"Heck yes! You are so positive Mom I know you will be able to make it into an awesome day!"

Then she says this, 

"God keeps me going and has changed my life.  If it was not because of HIS love, kindness, patience and mercy; I would be a hot mess."

I had to stop and really think about this because it is so true and I do not give God enough credit for keeping me sane (trust me, if you were inside my mind you would wonder how I am able to keep it together. It's crazy in there!) Today my Mom turned a light bulb on in my head. I am not buddies with God like I used to be. I want to be able start talking to him like I used to. So I think I am going on a Spirit Quest. I know, it sounds like some cheesy camp activity but I am certain it will lead me somewhere in the right direction. (Just like that episode of Huge where they went on the Spirit Quest to really find who they are. Everyone was opposed but everyone walked away with an invaluable lesson. Anyone watching Huge? Anyone?) Anyhow. I do not know if I necessarily believe if there is one true church out there and that you have to be apart of it to make it into the pearly gates. But one thing I do believe is that God is up there. Watching, listing, encouraging and loving all of us.

I am officially on a quest to find the Spirit. I am on the quest to find my best friend... God

Think Pink!

Sunday was such an amazing day because I had the chance to participate in The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. It was an absolutely phenomenal experience. I walked in honor of my beautiful Aunt Susanna who kicked Breast Cancer's behind many years ago. I had the chance to met a wonderful girl Lindsey that was walking in honor of her mother who survived breast cancer TWICE. We walked together sharing stories and her story was amazing and very touching. Although her mother has gone through incredible trials Lindsey says her mother is stronger than ever.

We also had a chance to speak to two wonderful people who were walking in the name of their friends. An Aunt and a Niece who were battling breast cancer together. I almost cried when I found out the niece was only 10 years old. TEN YEARS OLD! It is crazy to think someone so young has to go through a debilitating and potentially fatal disease. It wears on my heart to think that so many woman's longevity it attacked by this cancer.

My hope is one day there will be a CURE to Breast Cancer. Hopefully the lives of grandmothers, mothers, daughters, nieces and cousins will not be unjustly cut short.

BEEOTCH

Well, T has been back from the field for a few days so he can teach a class. So we had the chance to spend a little time together and I feel slightly bad for being a beeotch for half of last night. I get into these moods where I have NO patience for anything, so needless to say we got into a little tiff on our way to dinner (and during the beginning of dinner which I am sure was awkward for our poor waitress and the people around us). BUT I apologized for my lameness and we ended the night on a great note (complete with doughnuts and orange juice) (P.S Joe's Crab Shack is so good!! Their crab buckets are so amazing they will resolve any tension in your relationship, trust me). So now T is off to 29 for a little more time then he will be back home. Yay! He is planning a picnic at our favorite spot in Laguna Beach after his return. Kudos to him for thinking about something that cute!

So since he is now gone (again) I think today I am just going to veg out in my parent's bed (it is so big and comfy, I refuse to move) maybe I might even do some homework and clean my car. We will see if that actually happens ha. OR since our weather has returned back to the normal beautiful, sunny 75 degree weather I know and love, I may take a ride on my beach cruiser.

Anyway....like it even matters what I MIGHT do because I will inevitably write about what I ACTUALLY  end up doing.

Sorry for this scatterbrained post I just thought I'd write something so you all know I am still alive and kickinh. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

P.S For all those lovely new followers I received this past week: Thanks for finding my blog!! Be sure you leave a comment with your blog URL I'd love to check out your blogs and follow too!

XOXOXO

Schizophrenia

I am going to talk about the weather. Not like you would during an awkward silence in a conversation with that person you barely know or better yet *whisper* that person you don't even like. You know what I am talking about. It is the... "SOOOO....It's hot today huh?".

No I am not going to do any of that. I am going to REALLY going to tell you  how I feel about this weather. IT IS RIDICULOUS! Talk about schizophrenic. Last week it was 109 degrees outside. You could not leave your home without burning to a crisp. It never cooled down either! I am pretty sure 80 was the coolest it got. When I'd walk to my car for my spin class at 6:05am I would end up drenched in sweat. Seriously. 6am. 80 degrees. NOW it is a balmy 60 degrees? Yes that is right 60 AND rainy. What is up with these extremes? Today it didn't even break 70 degrees. It is awful.

PUHLEASEEEE weather. Make up your mind (Preferably for the warmer temperatures)! I need to be able to pick my work clothes accordingly.

Thanks.

Time For a Drink!

Oh my gosh! Can I tell you how excited I was to open my pantry 

and see this magnificent packet of euphoric tasty goodness:

Zuko!!

Now, I don't know what the crap this stuff is but my Aunt sends it from Honduras and it is absolutely amazing! It is some type of drink mix made from Guanabana fruit. If you were to see what the fruit looked like you'd probably think its nasty. See:

I know exactly what your thinking! It looks like a horny toad (giggle)!

But it is the best! I think I am going to pour myself a glass while laying back and watching some TV. At least I have my Guanabana Zuko to look forward to while T is gone training.

XOXOXO