Valentine's Day

Jeff and I never do much for Valentines Day. It's not that we don't enjoy celebrating eachother, we just never feel the need to go to dinner on that day. Besides with Susanville having very view dining options, it's too crowded and crazy to try and go out on that night.

So we opted for a night in, he made me dinner and I made dessert. We played a new card game and called it a night.

Baking Away

Ever since Jeff gave me my new mixer for Christmas, I've caught the baking bug. It's a shame since I can't eat most of it, but I'm sure my father - in - law appreciates it! Most of these recipes are my first attempts, so don't judge the way they look!

Lemon Meringue Pie...and Chocolate Chip Cookies in the background.


Lemon Poppy Seed Short Bread


Peanut Butter Cookies (Jeff's dad's favorite)


Homemade Peanut Butter Cake w/
Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting

My Best Friends

What can I say about JoAnna and Sarah? They're my best friends. I think the older I get and the more I drift away from those that I thought would be there forever, the more I realize just how precious these two are.

JoAnna and I went to the same high school and graduated in the same class. We didn't actually get to know one another until we enrolled in the same English class at the good ol' Lassen Community College. After that we were inseperable. When I sit and think about the crazy trips we took to Reno, I cringe. We spent most of our late teens and early twenties hitting one party after another. There was a lot of studying in there too, but also a few dumb boys, and nights of mischief. I lost touch with her there for a while, I suppose that's what happens when work schedules are crazy and babies are added into the mix. We've both done a lot of growing up in the last few years and I'm proud to call Deputy Costa one of my bests!

Sarah is just a genuine person. She's beautiful from the inside out and I don't think there's a mean bone in her body. I couldn't have asked for a better Maid of Honor. She organized a wonderful bridal shower, and sat with me while I bitched about some stupid wedding etiquette or a mean consultant at David's Bridal. After we came home from our honeymoon our house was spotless! She even dedicated this last summer to helping me paint my new house. She's living in Chico right now, studying to be a nurse. I'm secretly hoping that when she's done she'll come back to Susanville. I really miss my Sarah time during the semesters.

There was really no point to this blog and no 'inspiring' message. I just wanted to highlight some very important people in my life. They're the best friends a girl could have. They've seen me on my best and worst days and they still love me! What more could I ask for in my friends?

Hip Troubles

Way back in the day when I was working for Walmart I started having a numbing, slightly painful sensation in my hip. It started on my left hip and eventually made its way down my left leg. It wasn’t painful, just very annoying.

I went to the chiropractor once, got adjusted and felt fine after that.

Now it is back with a vengeance. It started on Friday and it has progressively gotten worse. The numbness is actually shooting down into the bottom of my foot now.

So, after two restless nights, off to the chiropractor I went and he gave me an adjustment. I heard three loud pops from my left hip and now I’m hoping for some relief. It’s always unnerving to have that guy twisting on my body to try and get certain joints to pop. They tell you to relax, but how are you supposed to relax when your body is being twisted into the shape of a pretzel by a complete stranger?

Just a survey about me

EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT RING?Yes



LONGEST RELATIONSHIP?5 1/2 years



LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? A housewarming present from Jeff's aunt and uncle.



EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE? I'm sure I have at one time or another.



WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT? About a month.



THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON? Mortgage, food, entertainment.



LAST FOOD YOU ATE?Cereal



FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes and mouth.



ONE FAVORITE SONG? Favorite song ever.....Echo by IncubusFavorite song of the moment....I Caught Myself by Paramore



WHERE DO YOU LIVE?Susanville



HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED:Lassen High School



CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER: I don't have a cell phone



FAVORITE MALL STORE: Sephora or Victoria's Secret



LONGEST JOB YOU HAD: Susanville Indian Rancheria



DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE? Yep, somewhere around here.



DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE?: nope



LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED: Mine.



FIRST FRIEND YOU'D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY: If the husband already knew....Sarah my MOH!



LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND: Two weeks ago.



FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT:Wendy's



BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD: ummm, I'd have to think about this one.



WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS? Mazatlan! Big beers and chips before dinner.



CAN YOU COOK? I think so.



WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE?: Hyundai Elantra.



BEST KISSER: My husband.



MOST DISLIKED FOODS: Beets.



THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: I'm a good friend, if you're worth having as a friend.



THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: I'm too pessimistic even though I don't want to be. I'm a worrier.



LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?: 8 hrs.



FAVORITE MOVIE? Sex and the City, P.S. I Love You, The Notebook and Twilight



CAN YOU SING? Negative



LAST CONCERT ATTENDED? Carrie Underwood with Mrs.Cain!



LAST KISS? This morning before work.



LAST MOVIE RENTED: We have netflix so there's always a rotation....Stardust was one of them.



ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT: Keys and purse.



FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:Jamaica baby! Looking to go to Europe next summer.



LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER?: Desktop



FAVORITE COMEDIAN?:Dane Cook and Jeff Dunham.




SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES? Depends on my mood.



WHO SLEEPS WITH YOU EVERY NIGHT?: Jeff



DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK?: I don't see how they could.I can't even maintain long distance friendships!



HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE? 2 that were real and one time from Deputy Costa! Thanks J!



PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST? Pancakes with peanutt butter please.



DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?: Not too much



HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? over medium, or scrambled, no runny white stuff...yuck



DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?: Nah.



LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?: Someone from work.



LAST PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALL LIST?: I don't have a cell phone.



WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECIEVED?: See above.



NUMBER OF PILLOWS?: 2 regular one body.



WHAT ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW?: black pants and a hoodie shirt.



PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC: you got it, you got it, some kind of magic, hypnotic, hypnotic



WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PB & J?: Black berry



CAN YOU PLAY POOL?: not well at all.



CAN YOU SWIM? Sort of, but I don't like deep water.



FAVORITE ICE CREAM?: Peanut butter cup or Ben and Jerry's Creme Brulee



TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF:I just got my nose pierced.



EVER ATTEND A THEME PARTY?: Yes



WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON: Fall and Summer



LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID? I'm sure it was something on Family Guy.



WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING ? 7:30...I'm supposed to be at work by 8:00....oops!



BEST THING ABOUT WINTER?: Wood heat, pretty christmas lights and family gatherings.



LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET?: 2001



NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET?: Buddy. My mom's big yellow cat.



WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND??Reno Christmas shopping, Sarah is coming over and dinner with Mark and JoAnna.



BIRTHDATE: April 11th



WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE: A mommy someday



ARE YOU SMILING?:Not at the moment



DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW: Yes my Poppa.



IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Ireland



WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME? I'm not telling. Before I know it, someone has stolen that name before I've had a chance to have my kids.



WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHING SUIT?: Brown



DID YOU GO ON VACATION LAST MONTH?: No



HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE?: No



HOW MANY SIBLINGS DO YOU HAVE?2



ARE YOU UPSTAIRS?: Nope



HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? Only the emergency room to get 7 stitches in the back of my head.



DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW? Not really. I kinda like my alone time.



WHAT JEWELRY ARE YOU WEARING? Wedding ring, thumb ring, anniversary ring, diamond earring and nose ring.



WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY? Eat lunch

Girls Night!

Sometimes it’s just too quiet in my house….or life….. I’m not saying that I crave drama, or any such nonsense, but I do crave human interaction and weekend plans.

The last couple of weeks have been slow to say the least. Jeff has been recuperating from shoulder surgery and so we haven’t done much. I know Jeff loves it. He loves having down time and being able to spend the whole day doing absolutely nothing. I find that I don’t like to be idle. I get bored with T.V. and we’re not really doing anything to the house until after Christmas, so there isn’t much there either. I like to read, but I’m a fast reader and before I know it the book is finished and I’m right back where I started.

That being said…I am so looking forward to this weekend. Sarah is coming up and we have a girls night planned. Thank God! I told my mom I feel like I have cabin fever. I don’t really have any friends that aren’t married, or have children and can’t just take a night off to visit with a girlfriend. I have been needing this like nothing else. It doesn’t have to be anything big. We’re just planning on dinner and a movie. But it’s enough!

YES WE CAN!

Come January, Barack Obama will be our new president! I am thrilled beyond words. Jeff and I were sitting on the couch watching his victory speech and we knew we were witnessing history. It's amazing to think that our grandchildren are going to be reading of this day in their history books.

For the first time since I was an eligible voter I feel like my voice has been heard. I know that I'm only one vote, but I know now that my vote counts. I'm not so naive as to think that Barack will fix all of our nations problems. He's stepping into quite a large pile of mistakes and it will take some time to even begin to scrape the surface.

I also don't think that Bush single handedly flushed our nation down the toilet either. But, he did have eight years to make or break this country and just look what he and his party has done to us.

For the first time in a long time I have hope for our country and the people in it.

BARACK the VOTE!