1. Best friend having baby # 2

2. Uncle has cancer, (bladder or kidneys?)

3. Katie gets a job (thank God)

4. People at Domino's charging me 75 cents for something that only costs a 25 cents, thus ripping me for a $1 every time I ordered 2 garlic sauces

What is next. This is so crazy. All this info coming at me like this. What is a girl to do. This is emotionally draining. Hope nothing else decides to happen.

Sometimes that thing that you want most is in your face but you can't grab it. Sometimes things that are dark and could be scary are the most desirable. Even things that are supposed to hideous can leave you awash in confused heat. My head is still spinning, I think.

Any way, yesterday was a nice day. I had some killer pancakes for breakfast and then Mom, Dad, Kates, and I went to mow down some tall grass. Mom and I worked on some over grown bush that turned out to be more like a tree after some much needed trimming and a once over with the chain saw. It is not enough to say that my dad worked his tail off. He must be made of steel. I love him some much. I wish I could do more for him. He deserves it. Later, Kates and I went to get lunch from Mc D's. We had a little picnic under the newly formed tree bush.

After getting home from that, we got a call from the all to awkward but so much fun Cody. He randomly wanted us to come and go with him to Fairlawn Barnes and Noble's to get this game called Quelf. We were like ok. So we met him at his house and he drove. He found his game right away and were impressed by the offerings of the little bistro inside. We went to dinner at Olive Garden (such high rollers we are! LOL, I paid) and it was delightful. Cody ordered stork. (I guess our uber cute waitress was just too much for him) When we finished we returned to the book store to get some of the great frozen drinks they offered. Personally I wasn't interested so I went over the magazines whilst they ordered. I stumbled across the cover a mag emblazoned 'Bitch'. My attention gotten, I pulled it down and took a look. A feminist mag. Hmm, might be good I thought. After leafing through, I decided it would be good reading and promptly purchased the issue.

Me and my magazine got it some good time ( actually I lapped it up like a thirsty dog) together as I opped out of the family get together at aunt Lorena's. I just wasn't it the mood. I had  great time sleeping and reading and just plain old relaxing all day. Finally in the early evening I did do some house cleaning. When the family arrived home we were off the the LHS graduation. Boy did that bring back some memories. I know it is so cliche, but it just feels like yesterday since it was me and my peeps rollin out of there. Dude, time sure does fly. It has been 7 years out. Next stop was Applebee's with the Jolly's. That was a little bit stressful. Kyle, their youngest son, had just graduated and it was Mr. and Mrs. Jolly's anniversery also. It was an interesting celebration and the food was really good. I drank 3 glassed of their sweetened ice tea. It was heavenly.

Last night I dreamed about going on a bus trip to Florida or some place that was a tropical paradise. It was so great. My sisters and a few choice others were there. It made me long for the beach in a way that leaves an echoing effect in my head. (not to mention a few other things, LOL)

Yeah, you know. I am tired sitting her. I had a draining weekend. Left early Saturday morning for Marengo, Ohio for the Women of Worth retreat where Mom and the 2 sisters already were. I had a great time. I slept alot though. I found the services to emotionally draining. I dunno exactly why. I was so tired when we came home Sunday that I didn't go to church. I couldn't watch TV even. It made my brain hurt. So instead, I made some hot fresh pancakes and ate them alone at the kitchen table. After I cleaned up and the family came home I went to bed. Last night after work I went to Wal-Mart and then to aunt Lorena's for a farewell party for the PNG ladies. It was sad and again full of emotion. I hugged and hugged till I thought my arms would fall off. They had a flight at 6:30 this morning from Cleveland to Hong Kong. Talk about a long flight. I think I would go crazy. I thought 4 hours to Cali was rough.

Tonight after work I took Mom and Dad to Grinder, my treat. They deserve it. Jules and Kates were in some kind of mood and they went ot spend the night at Kayla's to help her clean.(that is another story all together, I would have been happy to go though if I didn't have to work) I am sleepy now. Mom has to make a bank run for me tomorrow. I think I will go and put the papers in her purse now so I don't forget. Later.