Hellos and Goodbyes

First off, I apologize for disappearing. Turns out I actually did have strep. My thanks go out to the popcorn-eating doctor from last week. But hey, at least that $25 was worth it! So I decided to take a break and chill. It turned out to be a good thing because my room got cleaned! I redecorated and it just looks all sorts of pretty now. The best part? I finally packed up those creepy glass dolls. You know what I’m talking about? They’ve got those eyes that just stare at you ALL the time! Creepy… Another benefit of being sick was having my good friend, Timmy, bring me cookies. Thanks sooo much!!! He is officially on the top of my favorites list. There was a sad part to this week, though (besides being sick). Kelsie (mentioned multiple times in previous posts because she’s awesome!!) bid us farewell and relocated herself to Texas. We had a little going away shindig at a sushi place on Tuesday. Definitely one of the coolest restaurants I’ve been to. Naturally it’s Asian, which is cool in and of itself. But the coolest part is definitely the seating arrangement. At first glance, it looks like you are sitting on the floor right next to your food. In actuality, the table is in kind of a hole in the ground. So you are sitting on the floor, but you still have a place to put your feet! Isn’t it neat?! You can’t truly understand how supremely awesome it is until you experience it. Oh! Also important to note: yours truly tried octopus. Surprisingly (or not), it was delicious! I approve. I’m not a big fish fan, but it worked for me.

On Wednesday I received a buddy that’s going to be with me for a while. Confused? It’s called a commitment bracelet. Here’s how it works: You make a goal and then you melt the ends of a rope together so it fits around your wrist without sliding off. The only way to take it off is to cut it, so you can’t cut it until you complete your goal. It’s actually a way neat idea (thanks Kyle Johnson). So what’s my goal? Drum roll please…. I’m going to run a half marathon! Lofty goal, I know. But totally achievable (hopefully). The best part? I’m up to a whole mile and a half! Only 12-ish to go. Um… Yeah. I’m thinking it might be a year or so before that happens. Baby steps, baby steps.

Have you ever seen someone after several years and suddenly found yourself thinking, “What the heck?! This person is WEIRD!!” Well, that happened to me. I went to lunch with my parents’ friends this weekend. They are old enough to be my grandparents, potentially even greats. I’m talking ancient. The last time I saw these people, I was just a kidling. Literally all I remember is that the old man gave me candy every Sunday at church. Well, what a surprise it was to see a funky old man with more jewelry on than I even own. This guy is like 80 something! I guess there’s nothing wrong with being an individual. Unless you’re in China. But they were actually a really cute old couple. John (the old guy) was clearly in love with Florence (his wife). The affection was apparent in his little flirtations throughout the luncheon. Weird to think these people have lived less than five minutes away for the past six years and I never knew. Huh.

Which brings us to today. Glorious, glorious day. It was SO warm today! For those of you in Utah, you know what I mean. Be-au-tiful! Can we please just skip to summer now? Or late spring? Please? Mmm sunshine! LOVE it! Today is also glorious because it’s Lissi Jo’s birthday!!! Happy birthday!!! She is officially legal. The big two one. Aka 21. If you didn’t figure that out. And what birthday is complete without funfetti cake? Birthday wishes also go out to my cousin, Tangerine. Also legal, but in a voting way. She turned 18 on Friday. Happy Birthday Chandra Lou!! Well that completes it. I hope you are satisfied.