My Return to Blogging

I feel as though, in the past few months, that I have fallen behind in my blogging. Either due to lack of time or lack of ideas for things to blog about. But, no more. This year I am going to blog about happenings in my life and things I read, watch and do. Last year, I felt like some things that happened were not "blog worthy", but then I was disappointed with the ideas I did come up with.

My goal for this year is to love myself more. I tend to be my own worst critic. I scrutinize my looks, my actions, and my personality all the time. This year I want to focus on the things I do like about myself and on those that I love. I am going to re-focus my efforts to be a more healthy person, whatever weight that may be. I will also focus on trying new things and being thankful for all the people in my life who love me. Last year, I spent a lot of time being sad about not having a good girlfriend close by to do things with. But I have plenty of guy friends, a wonderful mother and mother-in-law, several blog friends, two great sisters-in-law, and a couple of friends that I would love to see more often, but whom I am thankful to spend even the occasional event with.

So, in following with my new goal this year to just write what I feel rather than what is "blog-worthy", I will give everyone an update on the end of last year and the events that took place in my life.

In November, Taylor and I made the decision to move in with my in-laws this coming summer. We are having a hard time saving any money, because our rent is expensive and we live paycheck to paycheck. Plus, my in-laws could use an extra hand or two around the house. With my father-in-law's Parkinson's on a steady decline, it would be helpful to have a nurse in the house and also a big strong man who can move Spencer and lift him when he falls. Taylor and Blake are turning the Reids' garage into a room and separate laundry room and then Taylor and I will move in. Also, this month, we lost my mom's father. On Thanksgiving, Popo pasted from this world and into a much better one. He had suffered with Alzheimer's for many years and then a week before Thanksgiving came down with what they think was Aspiration Pneumonia. He was made comfortable in his living facility and passed peacefully. My grandfather was a wonderful man. He was a father, a husband, a soldier, a police officer, a missionary, an elder and a grandfather. I will miss him, but I am truly happy that he is now in a place where he doesn't forget those that he loves and where Alzheimer's cannot reach him.

December was a better month for us. We did the usual Christmas fun with family, and Taylor and I, through the generous gifts from friends and family, were able to buy a new TV and a new bed. We have slept in separate rooms most nights of our two year marriage because we only had a queen sized bed. Some of you may think that sounds like plenty of space, but when you are sleeping with a 6 ft 7 in, 350 lb man in a bed with a giant dent in the center from years of him sleeping alone, it is not enough room. We will be getting our California King in this week. On New Years Eve day, I was lucky enough to get a lunch date with my good friend Kathrine. We have known each other for years and we don't get together as much as we would like. We had lunch at a great little tea shop and then did some window shopping. She is one of those friends that you can just pick up with even if you haven't really seen each other in months. For New Years eve, we went out to eat Hibachi (I love Japanese food!) with a couple of friends and then over to a friends house to hang out. It was a very laid back New Years and we enjoyed that. Taylor and Blake were also off of work the weeks of Christmas and New Years and began work on Taylor's parents garage. They are almost done clearing it out and will hopefully begin work on the actual construction this week.

So far, in January, we have already had a little drama. My dear kitty, Moe, whom I have had for five years has developed a disease called Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. Apparently, it is the umbrella term for most urinary problems that cats have. We had to take him into the emergency clinic on Friday night at 11 pm because I was worried that he had bladder stones. He was going to the bathroom in odd places, there were crystals in his urine as well as blood. He also seemed to be in pain while using the bathroom. It was kind of stressful weekend due to his discomfort and I was terrified that he would have a urinary obstruction, which is a life-threatening problem. It may seem silly to worry so much over a cat, but he has been my companion since I started nursing school. He is a sweet dear cat and I would be devastating if he died due to a condition I can prevent. We are off to see the vet this afternoon for follow-up on treatment for him. He is thankfully feeling much better.

Well, now you are all updated on my life at this point. We have had some hard times the last few months, but hopefully this year will bring some happier days!