Cool Puter...

I bought myself a new Gateway Laptop. That's right boys and girls, my very own laptop. Now Brent and I can both be in the office on our respective computers. I have been wanting to write but since Brent is frequently using his computer and let's face it - I can't just WRITE BY HAND - I got myself a laptop. It solves my problem of wanting computer time on Brent's computer. And he's got our machines "networked" to the same wireless Internet and our printer. It's hot. I guarantee I will be blogging more and may start down the essay path of my college years once again. I want to publish something before I die. (Good thing I am only 26 and should expect a long life!)

My Dad referenced Super Mario Brothers!

So my dad recently had a cataract removed from his right eye. He was completely alert through the procedure and said the cataract looked like a Super Mario Brothers fish that tries to eat you! My dad probably hasn't seen one of those fish in a decade but it was hilarious to me that he used that to describe the mass that was removed from his eye. He also said that the last moment that it clung to his eye he saw the spectrum of a rainbow...

I wonder now if drugs were involved in this procedure... LOL.

In the Air Tonight

I remember sitting in front of my mother with my mouth hanging open as she said, "I can take music or leave it." I had just remarked how the song I was currently obsessed with moved me, and she responded with that! Music has always been a huge part of my life and where I find pleasure so hearing made me feel like I had nothing in common with my mother. (Also remember that we often feel like way in our teenage years!)

My next memory in this story is driving down country roads while listening to a Phil Collins hits album. "In the Air Tonight" started playing and my mom was instantly a little more quiet and attentive to the music. As the drums blared out the crescendo her hands beat the steering wheel along with the rhythm. She then replayed the song.

I knew in that moment that she could not simply take music, or leave it. And I will always be grateful to Phil Collins for proving her wrong.

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Big News: An Engagement

Brent asked me to marry him on Friday and I said YES! It was completely romantic and I can't express in words how happy and content I truly am... it's perfect. We are going to wait until Georgia comes home for the wedding so needless to say it will be a long engagement. But she has to be there to help me plan. I am not a planner at all. The smaller the better!! With help I am sure it will be beautiful and elegant-- with as much budgeting as possible. I would get married in front of a justice of the peace in a white cotton dress just as long as Brent is there smiling at me and accepting me as a permanent part of his life.

Lazy Weekend

I can't imagine what is better than a weekend without obligation. I love catching up with friends... but aimlessly wondering around shops, sleeping in, and watching tv can be much more relaxing. Brent and I plan on doing nothing today. He is napping and I am blogging. I found a great dress today that I'm excited about as well. No one to cook dinner for, no one to entertain, and no worrying about cleaning. It's all so simply, and easy. Just what we need.