"Thank you falettinme be mice elf again..."

This week has been good and bad, had it's ups and downs and has made me look at a few things in a whole new light. And it's only Monday! ;)

I didn't tell a lot of people what was going on with me, other than the countdown on Facebook. Then I was like, "y'know, maybe people WILL care, I'll post the link to my blog." I've gotten a LOT of encouragement from people I haven't talked to in a long time and was surprised by some of their reactions.

For anyone who doesn't know, I don't have a HUGE group of friends anymore. Partially my choosing, partially the other people's. I got sick of the HS mentality and I don't like huge crowds so going to bars and such ALL the time isn't my idea of fun/relaxing. I've become a bit of a homebody and I'm ok with that. I do still go out, not as often as I used to though, and generally in groups of no more than 4-6 people.

Saturday I went to see "Bride Wars" (really funny but the trailer gives away too many of the funniest scenes) with some friends. It ended up being Mike, Matt, Danielle, Jenn and I. It was a large enough group that I was feeling pretty tired afterwards but a small enough group that I felt like I got to talk to everyone. We went for "dinner" (it was my first meal of the day... Bad for me, I know!) first at the food court (purposely had a bit of junk foodl) and just sat and talked for a while. Afterwards, Mike came over and we watched a movie (after dealing with the police, but that's a story for another day).

Sunday evening I spent time with my mom. I had just written my "Personal Care Directive" and a letter that is basically a will. (Mom and I figure that it's like insurance... If I have it, I won't need it.) She was really upset by it, partially because I'm her "baby" and partially because at the same age I am, she was pregnant with me. We went for Vietnamese and then to see "Bride Wars" (yes, I just said I saw it twice in a weekend) and then came home. Mike dropped by for a few minutes and we went for a little drive and I bawled about mom being so upset by the stuff I had to write. Matt dropped by for a few at almost midnight to witness the letters for me...

Today, I worked (Susan, my assistant manager hugged me when I left and told me to keep in touch and let her know how I'm doing), after work, I went to pick up some stuff from John Smith. I found out I might need to spend an extra 3 days in Medicine Hat post-surgery and that I need to take my nails off. I'm going to wait on the last one as long as possible! OUCH!!!

I have had some emotional stuff this week that frustrates me. I'm not sad about any of this; if anything, I'm excited! But watching people worry about me has made me more emotional than normal (yes, it IS possible). And the support and encouragement from others has been amazing.

I want to put a shout out to Kira... Thanks for all of the love and support you have given me this week. I really appreciate it and I look forward to seeing you when I can drive out! :)

On that note, I'm going to try and get some sleep... Mike is writing his Red Seal exam in the morning and I work tomorrow... I'm nervous about the exam and I'm not even the one writing it! I know he's going to rock it though! :)