to the beach!!! + a week's recap

so i haven't written much this week. firstly, i wasn't inspired to post anything. secondly, it was a pretty boring week. thirdly, all i could think about was "i'm going to the beach saturday" and anything else i could post about paled in comparison. fourthly, every time i did sit down dutifully to post i realized i was late for something, twitter distracted me or i was so overcome with sleepiness that i had to lay down and take a nap.

but before i leave for another week i thought i should post something because although i didn't really feel like posting anything this week, it was a good week none the less. starting first with..... ::drum roll please::

MONDAY: my mother's birthday

a few years ago on april 11, anne was born. she grew up, met a tall handsome man with a mustache and had two daughters. she is the best mother one could ever hope to have: always encouraging, constantly serving, funny and adorable, loving, kind and gentle, loves God and teaches me to do the same, and much more. i feel extraordinarily blessed to have her for my mom. she is my best friend and i wouldn't want it any other way. i love nights i get to stay home and just watch movies in the bed with her and dad. i actually prefer it to hanging with my peers and i know thats a unique thing for a 21 year old and i think says a lot about how wonderful my parents are. i am so blessed.

so .... because of how awesome she is we decided to get her one of these. she loves it and i'm really happy we got her one. everyone needs a mac.

also on monday we (mom and i) went to see arthur at the theatres and really enjoyed it. russell brand is hilarious and the movie was surprisingly tender and heartfelt as well. not just a comedy. very well done. 

TUESDAY: i don't really remember tuesday. i assume i worked and then did something in the afternoon. 

WEDNESDAY: also don't remember wednesday. ditto above. 

THURSDAY: worked, rested and read and then went to mission 28 big meeting. my friend chavia came into town.

TODAY (FRIDAY): woke up with a really bad attitude, but tried my best to change that. did a decent job of it, but it was a blah kind of day. work went long and unexpected tasks popped up that took way longer than expected. but finally finished, wrapped up for the week and for next week as i'll be gone. came home, packed for the beach, rested, watched bones, then i got to the fun part of the day... went over to a friend's house to hang out with chavia and several other friends were there as well. it was a fun night. 

but.. what i am most excited about..... ::another drum roll please:: ..................

TOMORROW WE LEAVE FOR THE BEACH. FOR A WHOLE WEEK. no work. no people. just me, books, movies, my dog, my family and the BEACH. fabulous. 

sunrise at wrightsville beach, north carolina

we go to wrightsville beach every year, my granddad bought a condo down there and we've enjoyed using it on the off peak season times for over 10 years now. i love it. nothing like going to the beach. 

so, i may or may not post when i'm at the beach, but what i know i will be doing is 1) finishing a room with a view and starting on some other book that is yet to be decided. 2) watching lots of movies. lots and lots. 3) trying to get tan enough to match my winter make up color (yes i have gotten that pale). 4) walking and enjoying my dog 24/7. 5) snuggling with my mom and dad. 6) listening to good music. 7) and some good wine will probably be involved in all of those activities.

i better go to bed - we leave early-ish tomorrow morning! hope you have a wonderful weekend! and happy wedding day to jennifer hellman and bryan aguirre!