Summer Means...

all of you know what's around the corner.

Dusty and I have been talking about it lately, tip-toeing around the actual words so it won't hear us.

In fact, I'm not even going to breath the words onto the pages of my blog. It jus wouldn't do.

I will let you click here to find out what I'm talking about. He does a much better job of explaining things.

Agh.

Ain't No Sunshine//View From My Backyard III

Kentucky does this thing during the spring that I don't think I ever noticed Missouri doing.

It's been overcast like this for about 5 days now, and is supposed to continue for another two. There is a gross lack of sunshine during the spring here.

I thought maybe this was something specific to Campbellsville, because it happened every year, without fail! Now that I'm in a different part of the state I realize I was wrong.

Ho hum. Another dreary day.

Better Late Than Never

I have just realized that I didn't really blog anything about my trip home a few weeks ago. I honestly didn't take very many pictures, so here are a few favorites out of the whole tiny lot:


I think motherhood suits Andi quite well!

Customers of the Week: Final Edition

Dear Old Guy With American Flag Suspenders:

I'm happy that you are happy there is an American flag in the banquet room. I realize from your old man hat that you are a Korean War vet. Also, I've just come to realize that we attend the same church. Thank you for taking me aback with the following comment: "They don't even have the American flag displayed at the front of the church. I've raised more hell about that to the preacher than you'll ever know! I fought for that flag! Hmph!"

I have a song for you, American Flag Guy: A King and A Kingdom by Derek Webb

Dear Guy With Huge Beard:

Security! Complicated order, this guy got to go!

Dear Too Tan Lady:
Your skin looks like coal. Lighten up. Literally.

Dear Anyone Who Likes Country Music:
Go away.

Dear Party Room Guy:
It's not my fault you all can't count and showed up with way more people than you had told us. The buffet looked fine while I was in there, and I don't believe you just "ran out of food." I also don't care if you don't want to pay, Billy Bob. That's no way to treat a woman, let alone multiple women. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Dear Guys on a Double Date... With Other Guys:
I get it, really, I do. To the point where you have no idea. But I promise, you will not get swine flue from touching the menu. You probably will not get it at all to be honest. Also, and this is just a simple rule of etiquette: If you stay 30 minutes past when the restaurant closes, leave the waitress a good tip. $1.50 is an example of a not good tip.

Zumba//Starving

Last night's Zumba workout was interesting! It was me, my fabulous cousin Hannah, and our pastor's wife Barb. Watching us church girls "shake it and shimmy!" was a sight to behold I'm sure. Especially coupled with the fact that the rest of the class participants were older black ladies who had rhythm!

Question: Will I go back next week?

Answer: Yes, absolutely!

This is also my third week on Weight Watchers. I've lost 4.8 lbs. The first two weeks have been a breeze eating-wise. For some reason this week I "could eat the bark off a tree!" (quoted from Barb, see above).

It's not even that I'm stress eating or bored. I'm literally hungry, like stomach growling hungry.

Week three is not looking so pretty, folks, and neither am I:

Now don't you want to bake me a cake?

Zumba!

Tonight I'm going to my first Zumba workout class!

I'm not going to lie: I'm a little nervous. I've never been much of a dancer. I have the Bollywood Dance Workout DVD and I make sure to do it in the privacy of my own home with the blinds securely shut and the front door locked.

On the other hand, I get more Weight Watchers Points if I work out. And we're having chicken carbonara tonight.

Go here for more details!

Just Some Random Thoughts

• Sometimes, I do stuff just for the sake of cohesion. For instance, I put money in to the Derby pot at work. Is this gambling? Yep. Did I win, no. Did I have something to talk to co-workers about, sure did. 
• I have absolute days, where I am absolutely determined that my plans are concrete. Today was a concrete day, and I concretely believe that we will move back to Campbellsville. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
• I freaking love wearing big flowers in my hair lately. 
• Dusty just said, "Sometimes, I can't contain the rebel inside me!"
• Sam is showing us p90x moves. They don't look like p90x moves. One is called the dive bomber. It's duuuurty!
• If I could choose anywhere to go on a weeknight next week, I would go to a Royals game. I want to experience the new stadium. 
• I am surrounded this weekend by 4 great friends that I never see , and I really, truly, and honestly miss them. 
• My friend Andrea is graduating next weekend and I'm excited to meet her family! And, also, to see her walk across that stage!
• I'm done being a waitress now. Tonight was my last night. I'm just really happy.

The End.