Fall is Here

I haven't had a chance to blog in 2 weeks, I've been so busy. We went out of town twice (to Notre Dame for a football game, and then to Mt. Pleasant for a football game), I've been working like mad, and so has Brian, and on days we were actually home, we've had many parties and gatherings to attend. The past month or so has been busier than this summer, which is unusual. All of a sudden, it's nearly Halloween, and I find I've done no decorating or anything. At least I managed to get some candy for Friday.

Suddenly, overnight, it's become fall. I was on the couch a few days ago, and looked out to picture window behind me, and suddenly realized that enough leaves had fallen that I could see the house behind us (which is normally camouflaged by woods and leaves). There is some color left, but not much. Brian put away the patio set for the year, and the birds are leaving in droves. Pretty soon, there will be enough bare woods behind us that Brian will be able to see his deer friends any time he wants (every time he is gone now, one of his first questions to me is, "Did you see our friends today?"). Also, now its bow season, and probably half the things out of his mouth involve hunting or wanting to go hunting.

Seriously, the man is obsessed. He reminds me of that "Friends" episode where Monica walked in on Chandler watching porn and he quickly turned the channel to Shark Week, but she could tell what he had been doing, so she thought he was turned on by sharks. But for Brian, it's deer porn. He will lay in bed for hours on Saturday and Sunday and watch the Man Channel (Maximum Adventure--its on our DirecTV). They play nothing but shows that show people going after the big bucks or various other critters. He actually sent me a picture today via email of a big buck from Iowa, a 28 pointer, which admittedly is huge, but, honestly, like I care. Hunting makes him happy, so its all good with me, but seriously, I do not want to know how to gut a deer. I understand it must be done, and I appreciate that, but quit telling me how long it takes, what to do with certain body parts, etc. Enough already!

So, that's been my fall so far. Missing the leaves change and hearing about nothing but bows, guns, and guts. And now to me, it feels so cold. Brian is currently in Bismarck, North Dakota, and could not be any happier that it was 11 degrees there this morning. And I was complaining about 30. Yikes. I hope that is not on the way here any time soon.

Things That Make Me Happy

In light of the fact that I've been frustrated lately with things that are out of my control (i.e. family stuff, elections, the stupidity of other people), I've decided to focus on the positive. Brian and I have a really great life in many ways, so here is a list of things that make me happy.

1) Miss A, frequent reader extraordinaire, having her baby late Saturday afternoon. The Hunt family welcomed Olivia May at 5:30 Saturday afternoon. She was 8 pounds 13 oz, 22 inches long, and, from what I hear, is doing great. I spoke to A Saturday night and she sounded great (for having just had an almost 9 pound baby come out of her body). I can't wait to meet her, and she is very lucky, having been born to wonderful people who will be fantastic parents.

2) Nice massages. I had one yesterday and the lady beat the hell out of me. I am sore today, but in a good way. She worked on my neck, shoulders, and upper back a lot, as that is where I carry my stress and worries (see above statement about being frustrated). I have decided to have a massage every couple months to help deal with stress. More evidence is mounting that regular massages promote health and well being. I'm all for that.

3) My cat. I know that may sound silly to those of you who aren't pet people, or cat people, but Jack (Jackylls, as Brian and I have dubbed him) is such a sweet boy (except when he's biting Brian's ankles). Sunday morning when I was managing to sleep in a bit, he clearly wanted me to get up. He climbed all over me and stuck his cold, wet nose all over my face and nudged me like, "Get up, get up! You're supposed to be up!" I love it when he does that, and he breathes on me and almost purrs and is so happy. He's a good boy.

4) Going to Central/Western weekend up in Mount Pleasant this weekend. My aunt and uncle invited Brian and I awhile back. They are Central alums, I am a Western Alum, and Brian is along for the ride. Also, we're seeing Ron White at Soaring Eagle casino Friday, so Brian and I can finally make up for that awful night in February where we went to East Lansing to see Ron White and realized we went on the wrong day. The show had been the night before and we wasted 90 bucks. So Friday we will be vindicated! He better be funny and the game better be good. It would purely be a bonus if we won money at the casino!

Soooo Busy Lately

So, I've not had a chance to blog in depth lately, and I still don't but thought I'd say I haven't dropped off the face of the planet. I have been so busy with work, my part time has moved to full time and then some. Which is nice, because I like money (I get paid by the hour), but I've barely had a chance to sleep, breathe, or exercise in a week and half. I'm just doing deposition after deposition, and working on writing projects too! I'm pretty tired. I'm hoping that this weekend, when Brian is gone hunting, I can just relax on my own, watch a movie, and hopefully go see J&C and little baby O. I haven't seen them since we visited in the hospital and I desperately want to!

The other cool thing that happened was that last weekend we went to a football game in Notre Dame. It was tremendous fun. We went down late on Friday, and made it to my friend K-Lo's (great law school buddy, was in our wedding) at about 10 pm. Got up the next morning and went to the game with K-Lo's great friends KMu and PMu, whom I met last summer working in South Bend. They are awesome. We had a great time, and the 5 of us went out to dinner Saturday, and Brian, K-Lo and PMu ate more sushi than I could imagine 3 people eating. KMu and I skipped that, neither of us cares to eat raw fish. We ate at K-Lo's favorite place, which is this Korean hole in the wall that also does sushi. By the time we left, we all smelled of fish and Kimchee (Korean sauerkraut). But the food was good. On Sunday, we all had breakfast at K-Lo's and laughs were had by all. Then we came home and I worked more. Busy!

So that's why I haven't posted in over a week! Now, I'm waiting for next weekend, which is the Central Western game up in Mt. Pleasant with my aunt and uncle and also we are still waiting for my friend and reader A to have her baby! Come on baby H! It's time to come out!