07 November 2009

Thirty years young

It's my birthday. And so far, I like thirty. It's settling, as if you've earned the right to just be yourself. Plus, I'm ridiculously fortunate to be surrounded by some rather wonderful people. And I ask you, what is better than that?

"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."
- Denis Waitley


06 November 2009

Rest in peace, Officer Brenton

1000 - 1500 police and fire vehicles form the procession to the funeral.

I couldn't go. I tried, but I just couldn't do it.

They announced that Ofc Brenton's wife's name was Lisa. I lost it.

But I still sit on my sofa watching the news coverage, watching Michael stand at attention, the riderless horse, the honor guard... I'm exploding with pride at the outpouring of honor and respect being shown today. But never forget: these people deserve this every single day.

They deserve it every day.



04 November 2009

Distraction

I think I need an intervention. I can't stop watching HGTV. Hour after neverending hour of House Hunters, Property Virgins and My First Place...I can't turn it off!



Could it be a coping mechanism for what I should really be doing - packing to leave on our Australian holiday ON SUNDAY?! Oh, and did I mention I'm turning 30 in two days?!?!

Where's the remote?


02 November 2009

Thank you

Just a quick thank you for all the support re: the shooting on Saturday night. I have some of the greatest friends and family out there. There have been some developments, but I'm not at liberty to say much. Let's just say the more I learn, the more I'm sick about it. Other than a broken heart for the loved ones and a thirst for justice, we're doing just fine.

It turns out we didn't know the murdered officer personally, but he'd been on the force awhile as well as being a husband and a father. The student officer's response is being called "exemplary". In my humble opinion, that barely scratches the surface of how well she reacted.

Hubs wants to be involved in the funeral, if possible.

And an extra special thanks to every LEO wife that has stopped by and messaged/emailed/Facebook'd me in the last couple days. I'm absolutely honored to be a part of this extended family of such extraordinary strength and grace.

Juliska


The Juliska website is just pretty. It makes me want to throw a ridiculous number of dinner parties. If I ever own a castle (hey, don't laugh), I'm going to buy the entire pewter stoneware collection.

01 November 2009

Zeppoli

I have a new reason for living:


It's a new dessert at Olive Garden called Zeppoli.
Small sugar donuts with dipping chocolate.
They're simply orgasmic,
worth every extra minute on the elliptical.

Thank you, Mama,
for my special birthday dinner!