Just Some Random Stuff

• I really like that I live in one of the best climates in the world. It's been PERFECT lately. Love it.
• About 4-5 months ago I learned that I'm allergic to certain foods that happen to be in everything (like wheat/gluten and corn, among others). I've avoided blogging about it because I was in the process of accepting that my eating style has completely changed (and grieving that I can't have foods that I want sometimes). I'm now the "picky" eater that is hard to eat out with and I found myself being kinda insecure about it. However, I'm now at a place where I am totally okay with it - mainly because I feel SO much better. But it's changed my mind about food (again!) in general - I eat to fuel my body.
• If anyone tells you that you don't really get that wet on Splash Mountain, they're lying. I got drenched. And was dramatic about it.
  
• I learned something new about me this week - well, I knew it about me, but I actually heard it and felt it this week - BREAKTHROUGH. It is in these broken moments when I discover how precious my heart is.
• Cathi and I are moving next month... right next door. The new condo is more updated... by like 20 years! And I am SOO excited!

LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Take a Stroll With Me

Today :

I woke up later than usual.
Listened to church online. Very good.
Completed some domestic duties.
Watched (off and on) an interesting show on National Geographic about Antarctica.
Updated my itunes by importing old cd's while doing the above.
Listened to: Amos Lee, A Fine Frenzy, Ray LaMontagne, Coldplay and Patty Griffin while doing most of the above.
Which obviously put me in a mellow mood.
Cleaned up and got ready for the day. Finally.
To hang out with myself. Lovely.
Once cabin fever set in, I headed to the Spectrum.
I drove slow. Still mellow.
Grabbed a fancy coffee. My treat.
Tried on a few things.
Bought one thing.
Walked into Anthropologie. Immediately inspired.
"i want... i want... i want," I said continuously.
Reminded myself of who I am. Smiled.
I left wishing the store designer to be my friend.
Remembered my friends. Smiled again.
Enjoyed the perfect weather as I strolled to my car.
Drove home. Slowly.
Walked in the empty house. Roommate's out of town.
Turned on the lamp. Simple light is the best.
Made a veggie omelet. Delicious.
Sat on my comfy couch to tell you about my day.
And thanked me for hanging out with me today.
It was a delightful day.

10 Things I Love About You

I was thinking today about how much I like my roommate, Cathi. So I wrote a Top Ten list in honor of her.

10 Things I Love About Cathi:
1. We have intellectually-stimulating conversations.
2. We have dumb conversations that include phrases like, "it's all volumed."
3. She can laugh at herself.
4. She tries hard not to laugh at me when I fall on by butt at Blockbuster for no reason at all.
5. She can recreate the Love Song Medley scene in Moulin Rouge with me (we both play both parts).
6. She's a great listener.
7. The way she talks about Ned, our plant... well, not technically "our" plant.
8. She doesn't like the pink hue on the walls of our new place either.
9. The way she says "I'm sorry" when I tell her about my bad day.
10. That she's not super giddy, talkative or a ball of energy in the morning.

I Broke the Law

Today in California is the first day you can't talk on a cell phone while driving unless you are using a handsfree device - like a bluetooth. Ya... I've broken the law a few times today.

And while I'm on it... I don't mean to get technical, but I saw a lady holding up the cord with the phone mic on it while driving... not exactly handsfree. I mean if you hold up the cord, you might as well hold up the phone. I've never understood that.