Seems like for now I get to keep my uterus. Good news. Haha. Okay, so the colposocopy went well, it was a LOT better than my first one. The doc said low grade changes she thinks, and probably not cancer. Good. I told my dad that and he heaved a huge sigh of relief. He was super worried, and I wasn't, not really. So, yay.
After my appointment we went to Bread and Chocolate on Grand. Their cream cheese bran muffins are delish. Then we went to my favorite store that shall remain a secret. Got some great stuff there for the people in my life. I can't wait. I wanted to buy so much more! But no job = no stuff. :) Then we went to the best Wal-Mart that I have ever been to (but still not as good as the meanest Target) and then my fav Target so far.
Tuesday, December 13
Monday, December 12
Weekend
So... Friday the future in-laws came, and it was a good time. We went to Old Spaghetti Factory, and it was delicious. They also like our place. I made a devil's food cake with chocolate buttercream frosting and royal icing snowflakes. Made it all myself. Turned out kinda crappy though since I forgot to flour the cake pans (all we had for flour was soy flour, and I thought that that was weird - didn't know how it'd taste) so when I turned the cake out it broke up and looked ugly. Then I forgot a step in the buttercream frosting so it was kinda oozy. So broken cake + oozy frosting = moving cake chunks. But it tasted delicious. Inbetween the layers I added mint extract to the frosting so it had a slight mint taste. Num.
Saturday we went to Hinckley. I pointed out to Andrea and Leanne 'locations of interest'. We even got to go down Main Street (haha) because I had to drop off a library book. Andrea thought that my high school was teeny. Which it is, compared to hers I am sure. Then I pointed out the Fire Museum, and we stopped at Tobies for gas and Andrea got her dad a caramel roll. Then I pointed out the Honey House which my mom's dad used to own, and the place I had my accident, and my house, and all kinds of fun stuff. When we got to Peggy's there were a few people there. Lena Frye showed up! She said that she was all surprised and happy that I invited her. I was shocked she did, but it was nice. She seems to have settled down, she's still with her Burlington Northern boyfriend, and his 9 year old daughter. She lives with him now in Rush City, and still works slots at the Casino. Jaime was there too, it was so good seeing her again. I felt bad because I felt like I neglected people because everyone was talking to me at once. I couldn't keep stuff straight! And the wine that Peggy kept giving me didn't help. I felt bad for Andrea and Jennifer because they were stuck in the corner, and I hardly got to talk to them there. I hope they had a good time, though!
Yesterday we went to the MOA to do some shopping. Then we came back and Alissa and Tony were here packing up some of Alissa's stuff so we could put out stuff we got for our shower. I got all of the Fiestaware that we registered for! I can't wait to put it in the cupboards and see how pretty they all look together. :) It was a great time.
Saturday we went to Hinckley. I pointed out to Andrea and Leanne 'locations of interest'. We even got to go down Main Street (haha) because I had to drop off a library book. Andrea thought that my high school was teeny. Which it is, compared to hers I am sure. Then I pointed out the Fire Museum, and we stopped at Tobies for gas and Andrea got her dad a caramel roll. Then I pointed out the Honey House which my mom's dad used to own, and the place I had my accident, and my house, and all kinds of fun stuff. When we got to Peggy's there were a few people there. Lena Frye showed up! She said that she was all surprised and happy that I invited her. I was shocked she did, but it was nice. She seems to have settled down, she's still with her Burlington Northern boyfriend, and his 9 year old daughter. She lives with him now in Rush City, and still works slots at the Casino. Jaime was there too, it was so good seeing her again. I felt bad because I felt like I neglected people because everyone was talking to me at once. I couldn't keep stuff straight! And the wine that Peggy kept giving me didn't help. I felt bad for Andrea and Jennifer because they were stuck in the corner, and I hardly got to talk to them there. I hope they had a good time, though!
Yesterday we went to the MOA to do some shopping. Then we came back and Alissa and Tony were here packing up some of Alissa's stuff so we could put out stuff we got for our shower. I got all of the Fiestaware that we registered for! I can't wait to put it in the cupboards and see how pretty they all look together. :) It was a great time.
Wednesday, December 7
Weekend/Early week update
First off: These cats are driving me up the WALL!! Haha. I can't wait until they grow up a little bit more!
Saturday night was a good time. It was the fanciest meal I'd ever eaten! It started out with corn chowder, then spinach leaves in fried cheese circles with the YUMMIEST citrus dressing, then the main course (I had the vegetarian meal of herbed penne - delish!) and dessert: raspberry chocolate cake with thick, gooey chocolate frosting. MMM! I couldn't even eat another bite of Shaun's after I finished mine (I know, shock and awe) because it was sooo rich. Then we played blackjack afterwards. I was leery of it, but it ended up being a great time. The dealer was really funny too. I kept catching him turning his hands over like he was on camera or something. :) Old habits die hard. A bunch of us took over one table so that was fun. Then we went afterwards to Shaun's co-worker's place in Eden Prairie. I was getting tired but Shaun was super smashed. He wouldn't shut up! Haha. Usually you can't hardly get anything out of him, but get liquor in him... Dawn (Dan's roomate's gf) told me to have something to drink, and I was like "Someone has to drive home..." And she said, "Oh, yeah." I think she forgot some of us have to drive still since she didn't have to. So I told Shaun that I was ready to go at like, 12:30. We didn't get out of there until about... oh, 2-2:15. AM. And then I had to drive. But it was alright, just a little cold and walking in snow in high heels isn't the best idea... it was icy when we were walking into Hotel Sofitel (where the dinner was) and he was just walking ahead of me and I was just mincing along so I didn't slip. I had to yell at him because he wasn't being a gentleman. Sheesh.
Sunday we went and met Mom, Dad and Ty at Maplewood for them to get fitted for their tuxes. Then we ate at Chili's, and then went to JoAnn and Gander Mtn. Then we came home and did nothing.
Monday night Sarah* came and picked me up and we went to Acme Comedy Club, where she bought me a Peppermint Patty. That thing frickin' rocked. Num. Her brother Ron was also there. We laughed and had a good time. It was Open Mic Night so it's always iffy. Afterwards I went and saw her cute lil apartment and her kitties. I maintain that Vaughn is the size of a small dog - I can't think of what breed right now. ;-) Thanks Sarah* for providing me with a fun night!
Last night I sat on the phone all night because Shaun was at Rob's playing poker. BOOORing. (Poker, that is). Tomorrow I'm meeting a Knottie because I am purchasing candles and a card box from her. YAY! At Cossetta. It's two blocks away from me and I'm going to drive because this card box thingy is HUGE. And we're eating there. An Italian Eatery place.
Friday the future In-Laws are coming, and we're thinking we're going to go eat at Old Spaghetti Factory. Saturday is my bridal shower (Sarah*, do you think you are going to make it?) and I am really looking forward to that. So far it'll be three of us in the car - me, Leanne and Andrea. It'll be fun! :)
Saturday night was a good time. It was the fanciest meal I'd ever eaten! It started out with corn chowder, then spinach leaves in fried cheese circles with the YUMMIEST citrus dressing, then the main course (I had the vegetarian meal of herbed penne - delish!) and dessert: raspberry chocolate cake with thick, gooey chocolate frosting. MMM! I couldn't even eat another bite of Shaun's after I finished mine (I know, shock and awe) because it was sooo rich. Then we played blackjack afterwards. I was leery of it, but it ended up being a great time. The dealer was really funny too. I kept catching him turning his hands over like he was on camera or something. :) Old habits die hard. A bunch of us took over one table so that was fun. Then we went afterwards to Shaun's co-worker's place in Eden Prairie. I was getting tired but Shaun was super smashed. He wouldn't shut up! Haha. Usually you can't hardly get anything out of him, but get liquor in him... Dawn (Dan's roomate's gf) told me to have something to drink, and I was like "Someone has to drive home..." And she said, "Oh, yeah." I think she forgot some of us have to drive still since she didn't have to. So I told Shaun that I was ready to go at like, 12:30. We didn't get out of there until about... oh, 2-2:15. AM. And then I had to drive. But it was alright, just a little cold and walking in snow in high heels isn't the best idea... it was icy when we were walking into Hotel Sofitel (where the dinner was) and he was just walking ahead of me and I was just mincing along so I didn't slip. I had to yell at him because he wasn't being a gentleman. Sheesh.
Sunday we went and met Mom, Dad and Ty at Maplewood for them to get fitted for their tuxes. Then we ate at Chili's, and then went to JoAnn and Gander Mtn. Then we came home and did nothing.
Monday night Sarah* came and picked me up and we went to Acme Comedy Club, where she bought me a Peppermint Patty. That thing frickin' rocked. Num. Her brother Ron was also there. We laughed and had a good time. It was Open Mic Night so it's always iffy. Afterwards I went and saw her cute lil apartment and her kitties. I maintain that Vaughn is the size of a small dog - I can't think of what breed right now. ;-) Thanks Sarah* for providing me with a fun night!
Last night I sat on the phone all night because Shaun was at Rob's playing poker. BOOORing. (Poker, that is). Tomorrow I'm meeting a Knottie because I am purchasing candles and a card box from her. YAY! At Cossetta. It's two blocks away from me and I'm going to drive because this card box thingy is HUGE. And we're eating there. An Italian Eatery place.
Friday the future In-Laws are coming, and we're thinking we're going to go eat at Old Spaghetti Factory. Saturday is my bridal shower (Sarah*, do you think you are going to make it?) and I am really looking forward to that. So far it'll be three of us in the car - me, Leanne and Andrea. It'll be fun! :)
Monday, December 5
My life
I have been trying to figure it out for years... college was supposed to help prepare me, but I feel like it did nothing but discourage me. What a way to start out life. At any rate, I want to know what to do with myself for a career. It has to be creative, I know, otherwise I'd detest whatever I did, but which way? I could do web stuff, graphic design stuff, design wedding invitations, photography, jewlery design, pastry art, so many things. Then I was watching a show tonight about storefront window designers, and that seemed really interesting too. I just feel so lost, without a purpose. I hate sitting here doing nothing all day. I know that there are people who probably think I have it just the way that I want it, but that's not the case. Unless I am doing something that has a purpose, I feel useless. And I don't like feeling like that. I realize that there are no immediate answers, but it's getting on 7 months now, and it feels like forever. I guess I'll have to think about it and talk to the big guy, but I hope something clarifies real soon. I just need that break. Isn't it my time yet? Or maybe I'm just being selfish. There's just so many things that I want to do and can't get going in any of them. Half of it's my fault, and the other half is money.
Saturday, December 3
My little life
So... you guys should be getting those invites now, and the few people I've talked to since then say that they like them. Good. You're listening to me well. ;-) kidding.
We went to see Walk the Line yesterday afternoon. It was super good. I was impressed by the quality. And it may be like Shaun said, a lot of Johnny Cash's songs were similar with similar bass lines, but I still liked them. And I find it hard to believe that it was actually them singing, even though I know it was. And Reese Witherspoon put in a very credible performance. None of her usual ditzy stuff. Even though there was one expression that I saw in the film that reminded me of Legally Blonde. Four thumbs up, we decided.
Shaun's company holiday party is tonight. I don't really want to go. We're going to be playing blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em, taught by professional dealers. Shaun's parents went to something similar for one of his Dad's parties, and they said that was the most fun that they'd ever had at one of those things. I guess I'm just really self-conscious about it all. I hate screwing up and looking like and idiot. That, and I have NO interest in playing Texas Hold 'Em, and I'm sure that that is what Shaun will want to play. Another stressor is that it said semi-formal on the invite, and it's being held someplace fancy, called the Hotel Sofitel or something like that. But when he talked to the guys that he works with, they said that even the president of the company only wears nice khakis and polo or a sweater or something. So since I was going to wear a skirt, and Shaun his suit, we would have been horribly overdressed. So now I am going to wear a long tunic-shirt and a cami underneath and my pinstripe pants, and Shaun's going to wear something nice, also, but not his suit. So hopefully we'll be right inbetween. We'll see.
But all is right in the world since I am getting snuggles from my kitten.
Nevermind, she just chewed my ear and walked down my back with all of her claws.
Edit: I forgot to mention that we at at Dino's Gyros yesterday in West St. Paul. They were delicious! Their french fries were damn good too, best I've had in ages. They're crispy on the outside and slightly squishy on the inside. And they have veggie food too! :)
We went to see Walk the Line yesterday afternoon. It was super good. I was impressed by the quality. And it may be like Shaun said, a lot of Johnny Cash's songs were similar with similar bass lines, but I still liked them. And I find it hard to believe that it was actually them singing, even though I know it was. And Reese Witherspoon put in a very credible performance. None of her usual ditzy stuff. Even though there was one expression that I saw in the film that reminded me of Legally Blonde. Four thumbs up, we decided.
Shaun's company holiday party is tonight. I don't really want to go. We're going to be playing blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em, taught by professional dealers. Shaun's parents went to something similar for one of his Dad's parties, and they said that was the most fun that they'd ever had at one of those things. I guess I'm just really self-conscious about it all. I hate screwing up and looking like and idiot. That, and I have NO interest in playing Texas Hold 'Em, and I'm sure that that is what Shaun will want to play. Another stressor is that it said semi-formal on the invite, and it's being held someplace fancy, called the Hotel Sofitel or something like that. But when he talked to the guys that he works with, they said that even the president of the company only wears nice khakis and polo or a sweater or something. So since I was going to wear a skirt, and Shaun his suit, we would have been horribly overdressed. So now I am going to wear a long tunic-shirt and a cami underneath and my pinstripe pants, and Shaun's going to wear something nice, also, but not his suit. So hopefully we'll be right inbetween. We'll see.
But all is right in the world since I am getting snuggles from my kitten.
Nevermind, she just chewed my ear and walked down my back with all of her claws.
Edit: I forgot to mention that we at at Dino's Gyros yesterday in West St. Paul. They were delicious! Their french fries were damn good too, best I've had in ages. They're crispy on the outside and slightly squishy on the inside. And they have veggie food too! :)
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