It's been a while. Mostly because deadline weeks (weeks when all my news articles must be turned in) really wear on me. For two weeks out of the month, I love my job at the paper, mostly because I'm not dreading deadline with all my being. Then the other two weeks fly by, I miss deadline by three days, beat myself up over it every waking minute (and some sleeping minutes, too) risk making my editor fire me, and STRESS OUT. All while trying to keep everything else in my life running. It's a downward spiral, and it's not pretty.
But, cope we must. And this week is NOT deadline week. So life is good!
Some slightly more uplifing items of note:
--I've made this pasta twice in the last week. I love love love it. I love it so much, in fact, that I will eat the leftovers straight from the tupperware in the fridge with a fork. Don't tell anyone.
--I got to have dinner with my awesome friend Alicia tonight. She and her little boys Hunter and Gavin came, ate the above mentioned pasta, and made me and Carter and Randy very very happy.
--My mom and dad are coming this week! They live in Minnesota, so having them come for a visit is a rare treat. I'm looking forward to lots of family time and good food.
--I think I'm obsessed with good food.
--Finally, tomorrow is Randy's and my eighth anniversary. Eight. Yowza. This last year has made me believe that if you can make it through year seven then making it through eternity is CAKE. It's been rough in a lot of ways. But, I'm also grateful that we are closer now than we were a year ago because we've had to get through some tough things together. Our relationship is stronger. And I can honestly say that I love him so much and I'm grateful we've been able to build our life together.
To celebrate, we are going to Vegas in two weeks. Yup, Vegas. We went there on our honeymoon, so we're going to relive the high points (the Liberace Museum and the Luxor's buffet, of course) and we may even go see LOVE. Plus, we're just really really excited to get the heck out of this town.
So that's the update. Deadline week is still two weeks away, so there is a good chance I will post again soon. Until then!
17 years ago
3 comments:
Hey. that pasta does look yummy. I have a yummy pasta recipe that I should send you. It's so yummy and so NOT low-fat. But hey....it's PASTA. Happy anniversary! have fun with your parents! You really should come visit sometime.When you don't have deadlines of course.
That does look good! And I don't even usually like red pepper. Your blog layout is really cute!
Sweet, a new recipe. I will have to try it. (I love that website by the way.) Have a grand time in Vegas. It is always SO great to get away. How long are your parents going to be here? Maybe I could drive up to say hello one day.
Post a Comment