New Favorite Song

Rihanna - Russian Roulette

Take a breath, take it deep
Calm yourself, he says to me
If you play, you play for keeps
Take a gun, and count to three
I’m sweating now, moving slow
No time to think, my turn to go

[Chorus ]
And you can see my heart beating
You can see it through my chest
And I’m terrified but I’m not leaving
Know that I must must pass this test
So just pull the trigger

Say a prayer to yourself
He says close your eyes
Sometimes it helps
And then I get a scary thought
That he’s here means he’s never lost

(Chorus)

As my life flashes before my eyes
I’m wondering will I ever see another sunrise?
So many won’t get the chance to say goodbye
But it’s too late too pick up the value of my life

(Chorus)

I love lists

1. Have you ever thought something about yourself only to realize that it totally is not true? Example: I always thought I was fairly patient (not super-patient, but more so that others I guess), and it turns out I'm totally not.

2. I've been reading FML all day, which is fun, but I keep laughing out loud, and have to cover it up since I'm at work.

3. I have a funeral director's meeting tonight.  Not thrilled about it, but wev, Woody, Jaime and Barbara will be there.

4. I need a nap.

I forgot how great she is!

Brandi Carlile, singing "Dreams"

Boot Barn

On Saturday we were in Bakersfield visiting family and Woody's parent's wanted to have Georgia pick out her birthday present, so we went to Boot Barn. Now, I know it might seem like a poor choice for a place to find a three-year-old a gift, but it isn't. Last year they bought G a pair of pink cowboy boots, a pink suede cowgirl outfit, a pink cowboy hat, and a rocking horse that sings, and she loved it. The shoes she has now grown out of, so it was time for another pair of cowboy boots, and we went to Boot Barn to let her pick the new ones out herself. She decided on a pair of boots that are brown and dark blue, with a cowboy riding a horse on them and blue flashing lights in the heel that light up every time she steps. Very cute, even if I have the slight sensation of a seizure when I watch them flash. She also picked out a pink dress with an attached tutu and a rhinestone (I really want to type rhinestone cowboy, but it's not one) horse's head. Nice.

Anyway, what I want to discuss is Boot Barn. That place is awesome. I cannot tell you how many different pairs of boots I tried on, but it was a lot. Like, I'm fairly certain that Boot Barn gift certificates will be on my Christmas list. And not only do I lovelovelove the boots, there are some super cute shirts, as well as hats and jeans and EVERYTHING. I kinda wish I had cows and sheep and stuff, just to justify having a work wardrobe full of plaid, snap-up shirts and stamped leather belts and stuff. But, really, I just want the clothes, I can't stand horses and cows are boring. And guess what? THERE'S A FRACKING BOOT BARN IN CLOVIS! How have I never been there???

Monday, blah

I had a long day. I had a service this morning, it was huge, and sad, and long, but it was really a good service.

Georgia's birthday was fun. We went to John's Incredible and even though it turns out there are TONS of kids there, it wasn't that bad. Georgia got some good presents (um, thanks, Courtney and Bo, for the gifts with the smallest "I'm gonna step on those pieces and they're gonna hurt my feets" parts), and we played some games after cupcakes (thanks, Jill). Anyhoo, it was nice.

All Day I Dream About Sara

1. I hate that when I remember that the 's' in adidas stands for Sara I then get the song by Korn stuck in my brain for like a day and a half.

2. Today is Georgia's third birthday.

3. I had an awesome dinner last night at Veni Vidi Vici with Woody. I had a tomato cilantro bisque (isn't it strange that I love tomato soups, but I hate tomatoes?) and an awesome salad with spinach and carrots and pickled onions and some other stuff. Very yums.

4. This week has been stressful at work. I am very busy and very tired.

5. I needed to get some gel for work and had my co-worker get a tub of this stuff for me, it is the BEST. HAIR. PRODUCT. EVER. It's called "Moco de Gorila" (Gorilla Boogers) and it rocks.

6. After dinner last night we had drinks at Landmark, and that chick that plays the Mandolin is awesome. Like crazy awesome.

7. We're going to Bakos this weekend, and might come back Saturday, or maybe Sunday, and on Sunday night are going to John's Incredible Pizza for GG's birthday.

Anna had a baby and my socks broke

My mom called this morning right when I left home to take Georgia to her house (she watches gg on Mondays) to tell me that Anna thought she might be having the baby today but not to tell anyone just in case it was a false alarm, and that Bek would watch gg and Eden for the day.  So I called Anna and she confirmed that she was heading to the hospital (this was 7:30 am) as soon as mom got to her house to get Eden (Kaiser won't allow any children in the hospital).  Anyhoo, Bek texted me at 9:00 am to let me know that Anna was already at 9 centimeters, and said that the baby was 9 pounds at 9:45 am.  So, it was quick.  I went to the hospital at lunch and here are some photos:

 

 

So, that's my newest niece.

About the socks:

I got some socks, probably like 7 years ago (I think I was in mortuary school because I'm sure I bought them in Disneyland), one pair with Jack Skellington and one pair with Sally.  They're the best socks.  They really are.  So, a couple of years back the Jack socks got a hole in the heel, and I stopped (for the most part, but not totally) wearing them (but kept them).  Well, yesterday I wore the Sally ones and guess what?  Yep, i now have a hole in the toe of one of those.  But they're the best. socks. ever.  So, my question is this*: Can't I just wear one of each?

*yes, I have already decided that I can, even before I ask the question.