Alas, the Monday Update.

On a Tuesday.

Yes, I’m sure the masses are doing the Napoleon Dynamite, “Yessssss” because exciting recent events are about to be unveiled (I see your eyes rolling!).

As you already know, my week has been slllooooowww and I have nothing going on, and I love everything about being an admin (ha ha, do you sense the sarcasm?), so I won’t talk about work (Thunderous applause erupts).

The Fam.

I’m so happy it’s Tuesday. My weekend is quickly approaching (and a 3 day weekend at that!). My dad is going to the states tonight and I’m a tad jealous, however it reminds me that my trip is around the corner. He’s going to visit all you Indiana nesties!

If you see him, you should definitely say hello. He has a big ski slope nose, much like mine. In fact, we’re practically twins. So- look for me but as a male and 24 years older. I promise he will be nice to you.

My mom and sister made me feel like the most special person in the whole world Saturday. They really did. In fact, I felt so special that I felt bad! If you’ve read my blog for a while you may remember I have this weird complex with people doing nice things for me. I’d link you to the specific post where I talk about this but…nah.

Saturday was a Kuwait holiday. Our company lets people pick whether they want ot be on the US holiday schedule or Kuwait holiday schedule. My mom takes Kuwait holidays because my sister is out on the same days too. So, Saturday they were both off. They had a girls day, shopping, eating… you know- girl day stuff.

Well, I had to run an errand at one of the buildings here at camp and all of a sudden I hear someone yelling my name. I turn around and my mom and sister are there! On my camp!! It was the sweetest thing ever. I work in the middle of nowhere, there’s no, “I was in the neighborhood” excuse you could pull if you were to randomly show up. No one is ever in the neighborhood! They took time out of their day off to come surprise me- and boy was I surprised!

They brought me a sweet card telling me they loved me and were proud of me and inside was a 25KD gift card to one of the malls here (which ends up being close to 100 bucks!). Then they brought me a canoli from Johnny Carinos and had the cutest little princess crowns attached to the top. I was so touched by their thoughtfulness. I really wished I had my camera with me so I could have posted some pictures. It truly made my Saturday so special and I felt very loved.

Mom and P- if you read this I love you very much and appreciate you a lot. <3

The Ring-

In sadder news, I’m currently not wearing my wedding ring.

I hate that so very much. It makes me feel so naked. I’m so used to feeling it between my fingers during the day, and looking down to admire it, but that is no more. I hate that! I know my ring is simply an outward symbol of our marriage and love, but I feel weird without it. It’s something I’ve worn everyday for almost two and a half years, and now I’m not!

Friday I noticed there was a rattle, which totally freaked me out because I assume one of the prongs must be loose. It’s a simple fix, but Will really doesn’t want to get it fixed over here for a variety of reasons. So, although I disagree, I’m going to respect him on this one and wait to get my ring fixed until we get home. So, that means 33 days of a naked left ring finger.

I noticed one of my coworkers looking at my hand yesterday and I wondered if she thought maybe Will and I were having troubles or something. There starts the rumor mill!

Friends-

Mrs. BFW surprised me by sending me a sermon tape that I got this week! It was such a thoughtful surprise. It was so nice to listen to a real church service on my way to work the other morning. BFW- you’re the bomb!

Ha ha, “the bomb.“

Does anyone ever say that anymore? I remember when I met Will I would occasionally say, “That’s the bomb dot com.” Yep. I’m a huge nerd. I remember Will looking at me and laughing so hard and then saying, “Please don’t ever say that again.” So, to spite my sweet husband (and in memory of my stupid old ways- BFW You’re the bomb dot com!” I’m a weirdo.)

It seems as if I’ve been loved a lot more than normal this week. Between my mom and sister and BFW God has sent some really thoughtful encouragement my way.

Diet/Fitness-

So guys, I’m thinking of doing something HUGE.

Seriously huge.

I’m thinking about finding a “super secret spark buddy.” Trish mentioned a brilliant idea to me a while back and I’ve been thinking on it ever since. She was asking if there was a way to where people could see what you’re eating and if you’re working out everyday, and there’s no way to do that. So, I’ve been thinking on it and thinking if someone could actually SEE what I’m eating and if I’m working out I’d be a lot more accountable. So, I’m thinking about finding someone to swap passwords with to where we can be diet accountability partners. That way they can see what I’m eating and my workout plan. 

This is a big deal guys! Like a boyfriend/girlfriend kind of commitment! I mean, I don’t let many people see this stuff! Ha ha- in fact I don’ think ANY single person could know what I eat on a daily basis because different people are around me each time I eat- so, that’s my big thing. You all are probably like, “Okay, big deal, “ and here I am acting like I’m letting someone see the depths of my soul or something. Ha ha.

So I never got to tell you my ankle story, and my now it’s sort of old news (although it‘s still giving me trouble). I haven’t done cardio in a little over a week and it’s driving my crazy! I doubt I’ll do any this week either. I have continued to do weights, though, so I don’t feel as slackerish. Have I told you all how much I love lifting weights!? I love it so much. I wish I could do it everyday. I haven’t noticed a difference in my body or inches or anything- which is somewhat frustrating after about 5 weeks, but hopefully I will soon. I think I’m going to take out a temporary membership to the Y while we’re home so I can keep up with my fitness regime.

Job-

Ha ha, I DID say I wasn’t going to talk job stuff, right? Well, when I started this post it was my intention- but then something came up: a job opportunity (possibly). Please say a prayer that this works out. I’m going to talk to my boss about it today, and hopefully I’ll have a resume into recruiting soon.

Hey! You’re reading!! I said pray!!

Miscellaneous information no one will probably read but I’m posting anyway:

So it’s hotter than a cat in heat today, and the humidity is all but making it bearable.

I truly hope we get some mild weather when we go home.. in freaking 33 days! Aaahh!!!!

Last night Will told me it seemed as if I wasn’t as excited about going home this time. You know what? It’s weird because I’ve sort of felt that way too. I told him I sort of felt like I was missing out on the pre-vacation excitement experience because of how I’ve been lately. I mean, half the fun of vacation is the excitement leading up to it!

If you read old posts from last year, it’s all I seemed to talk about, but for some strange reason, this year I can’t get myself to bounce off the walls in vacation anticipation. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled, but for some weird reason that sense of urgency for going home just isn’t there. I think it’s because in the back of my mind whether I want to admit it or not, I’m sad we’ll be coming back for Christmas. I know that’s ages away and I should put the cart before the horse, but I’m thinking maybe subconsciously that’s why I haven’t been as excited about coming home this time… who knows with me though!

I’ve been eating peanut butter right out of the jar with a plastic spoon lately. For some weird reason it HAS to be a plastic spoon or it doesn’t seem as gratifying (SEE! See why I need some diet accountafreakingbility!?). I don’t know why I just randomly threw that into my post, but hey- it IS under my miscellaneous stuff, so it’s totally permissible. Anything is a go under here!

Okay, I think I’ve said enough. Ha, that ALWAYs seems to be the way I end these update posts