Birthday Month

Not only is it my birthday in March, but it is the husbands birthday as well. I use to not like the idea of having both of our birthdays in the same month. Now, I have come to love it! We get to eat out, go shopping and have presents throughout the entire month! For a second year in a row now, instead of buying presents, we take each other on a shopping spree. It's nice because we can choose whatever we want. Considering that we don't spend money on ourselves often, it is nice to be spoiled! The husband chose some movies or some crap like that for his shopping trip and I came home with this loot...

Almost everything was discounted, even the makeup was buy one, get one free! 

On top of the shopping trip, we both got to choose a restaurant and dessert for our special days. The husband picked a little Italian restaurant in town that has ahhhmazing food and great prices. Afterwards, we went to a little mom and pop place for some chocolate malts. On his actual birthday, I started the morning with breakfast in bed (doughnuts and McDonalds, I was going the health route).  I made him a homemade dinner and bought a movie so that we could have a date at home.

For my dinner I picked Boston's, the husband had never been there before. He loved it just as much as I do, the best part? We found out that THEY DELIVER!! This could be dangerous not only for my wallet, but for my love handles.

Afterwards, we went to Cold Stone for some creamy delicious ice cream. It was a beautifully sunny day! On my actual birthday, I got woken up to breakfast in bed (McDonalds again) and then the best friend took me to the casino for some free money ($30 with my reward card!), out to lunch and we even fit in some shopping.

She sure spoiled me!

When the husband came home, he sent me on a wild goose chase. He handed me an envelope that read "Clue #1". I then continued on around the house in search of clues. At each spot there was another envelope and a small present. Scratch tickets, my favorite candies and even a movie (Perks of Being a Wallflower...best movie ever made!). It was SO fun! I have never gone on a scavenger hunt before. I sometimes found myself walking running to the next spot to see what awaited before I had even opened the previous gift. I was nervous and excited!

My brother even happened to surprise us with a projector! Most years he tends to forget my birthday, so I was shocked that not only did he remember, but he even got us a really nice present! We have a movie theater in our living room now! Our new favorite thing is to have people over for movie night now.

We both said that this was the best birthday month that we have ever had. Relaxed, drama free and enjoyable. I even asked if we could do it again this month :) He voted no. Next year is the big 30. I don't know if I should crawl into the fetal position, or scream with excitement? My twenties have not been the best, so I am ready to start this next chapter of my life.

Naughty Bingo

*Disclaimer* The following material may contain adult material that is not suitable for children or those whom are uncomfortable with sexual lingo. 

The two best words in the dictionary if you ask me! I had learned from a friend about FREE naughty bingo that takes place in the next town over at the Buzz Inn restaurant. Every other Tuesday they offer FREE bingo in the bar area and the winning prizes are adult themed. The other Tuesdays in between are non-naughty and have themes such as Costco, Cabela's and white elephant. Did I mention that it is free? The first time I went with the best friend for white elephant night. We learned rather quickly that there are some creeps that attend bingo night and that we would prefer to go with a large group in the future. I won a fancy bikini trimmer and her loot included St. Patrick's Day cups and some beef jerky sticks.

The nice thing about going on  Tuesdays is that the bar offers half priced drinks and appetizers as well as buy one get one hamburgers and two dollar tacos. With bingo being free and food discounted, we get to have a fun night out on a budget! The most we have spent is ten dollars each.

I am glad that our first experience was not naughty, as I think that would have been a little too much too soon for us. The following Tuesday we went back to see what the naughty night was all about. This time we made sure to bring along more people though! The embarrassing part is that if you actually get a bingo, you have to get up in front of the entire bar and open a bag to reveal the naughty prize that you have won. Prizes range from adult store gift cards and vibrators to anal beads and penis suckers. Tuesdays will never be the same.

I love being able to get out with the girls and have a good laugh together. The toys are a plus too ;)

Pineapple Jello

A refreshing treat that got me impatiently waiting for summer to get here. Living in the greater Pacific Northwest, I find myself dreaming of tropical beaches and endless amounts of sun. This gave me that tropical escape that I was longing for. The best part? It was easy to make!!

Needed:
1 20 oz can sliced pineapple
1 3 oz package of lime Jello

Directions:
- Remove the top lid of the pineapple completely and pour out all of the juice.
- Make the Jello as directed BUT only using one cup of water instead of the two that is called for.
- Once you have the Jello boiling on the stove top, pour the contents directly into the can of pineapple.
*Be careful as the can gets extremely hot!*
- Set the can inside of the refrigerator and let sit for four hours at the minimum.
- Once the can has set and cooled, use a can opener to remove the bottom lid of the can.
- You can then run some warm water over the can to loosen the Jello and slowly try to push the mold out of the can.
- Place on a plate, slice and enjoy :)

This is one of our favorite treats. I cannot wait to try other flavors. Maybe cherry with some Cool Whip on top next time? Great idea for bringing to a summer barbecue!

Where do I belong?

I have had a lot of things running through my head since attending the funeral.


I had originally started this blog just a few days after my grandfather's funeral. All I wrote was the top sentence and it has been sitting dormant ever since. For whatever reason, I have not had the passion to write. One possibility could be that considering I write everyday for a living, the last thing I was to do is write for personal reasons. Another reason could be that I am not fond of tackling my feelings at this time. I do not have any followers, so it is not my need of pleasing others to write. But I know that it is good for me to get things off my chest and this is the best way I know how.

Please bare with me these next few weeks with random blogs as I try to catch up, considering I have not written in over two months.

I sometimes fear that if I were to speak everything that were on my mind, someone would have me admitted. The anger and hurt that is deep inside of me can sometimes be debilitating.  I am finding more and more that those whom I thought I knew, are turning out to be the people that I no longer want to associate with.  It really is sad to see how easily people can change when life throws them curve balls. Both the husband and I have been through our fair share of trials throughout our lives and yet we strive in remaining the genuine people that we are. How is that so hard for others? Whether it be money, relationships, deaths or change in general...never does it fail to change a person and their morals.

I find myself distancing more and more from those around me. I am tired of the hurt and the disgust that I get from watching as I see ugliness come out of people. I am by no means going to sit here and whine about my life when there is far more serious things that other people are going through. Everyone needs to take a step back and reevaluate their lives. What is important to you? When is the last time that you did something nice for someone else? Are you living life too fast? Slow down and enjoy this little time that we have.

I struggle daily to be the best person that I can be. I need to remind myself that I cannot change other people. I need to change within myself the things that I am not happy with. I need to live MY life the way I want and not worry about others. Everything will either fall into place or it will fall apart so that something better can come together. I will have faith that this life was given to me for a reason. I write this so that when I feel as though everything is falling apart and all I can see is the negative, that it is not worth taking up all this space in my mind. I want to remember that there was a day when I felt strong as though I could conquer the world.

I no longer care that we do not have a lot of money in the bank. We proudly pay our bills every month without late fees or debt. That is something that many people struggle to do. We have dinner on the table every night and both have clothes on our back. When it feels as though our family or friends have failed us, we still have each other. When we disagree and argue, it is because we are both passionate about whichever subject may be spoken of. When I feel ugly, I know that even though I feel that on the outside, my inside is beautiful and that is what matters most. When people disappoint me, I need to remember that they are probably more disappointed in themselves than I am. When I feel as though others are making bad decisions, I have to know that it isn't my problem...they too will learn.  When others make me less of a priority, know that it is truly their loss, they are missing out on having me in their lives. When I feel broken and as though I have no where to belong...remember that I am here today because I am strong.

It's all going to be okay. Maybe not right now, but one day.