{Gratitude}

 

{First Date} Bliss....

3 years ago today Mr. C and I went on our first date to this place...

Played this game...

and watched this movie...

Today, we still go to Fazoli's, still play Monopoly and thankfully don't watch When a Stranger Calls! {dumb movie}

We have this website to thank...

 If it wasn't for that site I would have never met my best friend!!

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving was a blast this year with my family! Here are some pics from the event...Enjoy!

Thankful (Adam)

Anyone who reads this blog knows that I don't post often here ... pretty much only when the mood strikes me, and that isn't very often.  The mood hasn't really struck me, but I can't really turn this one away, so I will do my best.

Pre-amble over, here we go.  Anyone who knows me knows I love spreadsheets, list, and anything ordered and organized like that.  So, without further ado, here is a list of things I am thankful for:

1.) Ashley / my marriage

2.) My puppy Nala

3.) My job

4.) My family

5.) My new house

6.) My worldly possessions

     a. computer

     b. phone

     c. projector

     d. etc.

I'm quite certain there are many many for things I am thankful for, but that makes a pretty good start.  If #5 catches you by surprise ... well, keep an eye out on the blog (I'm certain a post is coming up) or just ask ;).

Grandpa's Girl

I can't explain in words how much Nala loves Adam's Dad! Even though we don't see him on a regular basis whenever we do see him she always goes bonkers. She hardly leaves his side while he is visiting. He came over the other night and I was able to snap this cute picture of Nala and her Grandpa Collet! It's priceless!

Yes, I Know....

Growing up I have always been petite and slender. I would always be teased about it and I was very self conscious about it. I knew that it would always be like that due to my Alagille syndrome. Even though I knew that its a hard thing to explain to people in the moment and even if I did it would never make sense so I just would shrug it off. As I have gotten older the questions haven't stopped. If I could get a quarter for every-time someone asked me the following things I would be a millionaire by now. Here is what I get asked/told on a ***DAILY*** basis and I wanted to just set the record straight on many of these questions/comments and I know that everybody in the world doesn't read my blog but it helps me get it off my chest. 

1q} Do I eat?    

1a} Yes I eat like a normal human being and sometimes more depending on my mood

2q} Do I try to be this thin?        

2a} No, I am thin like this for a reason trust me people!!

3q} Did you know you are really skinny      

3a} Yes, I do know that and I realize I am skinny

4q} Are you anorexic?       

4a} No, I am not nor have I ever been or ever will be anorexic

5q} Why are you so thin?     

5a} Because my body doesn't process nutrients like it should 

6c} You need to eat more junk food    

6a} Trust me I do eat junk food just ask my Hubby

7c} You need to gain weight.   

7a} I wish I could and trust me I try

8c} I wish I was a thin as you   

8a} Actually no you don't trust me it's not as fun as it looks

9q} Do you enjoy being that thin    

9a} It has its perks sometimes but I wouldn't mind ten more pounds

10q} Are you Bulimic?? 

10a} No I am not that either people..I promise.

 

You are probably thinking do I really get asked these questions to my face and the sad answer is YES and the majority of the people that ask me these questions are women. It boggles my mind that people feel that they can just ask these questions to me point blank without any hesitation. I was talking to a patient the other day at work and she is about my height and weighs about the same and we were talking about how its socially acceptable to tell someone how thin they are but it's sooo rude and socially unacceptable to tell someone how fat they may be. I have never nor will I go up to someone who is heavier and ask them straight to their face why they are so fat, you just don't do that but yet it's OK to ask someone why they are thin. Trust me sometimes people are just as self conscious about being thin as they are about being fat. Maybe everyone thinks that just because someone is skinny they want to be like that....well I don't but I don't have much choice in the matter. It doesn't bother me much now because I have dealt with it my whole life but it still never ceases to amaze me as to what comes out of people's mouths sometimes!  So next time you go to tell me how skinny I am you don't need to cause guess what... I ALREADY KNOW!!! THANKS :)

Transiberian Orchestra..

This year Adam and I bought tickets to go see the Transiberian Orchestra. Adam is a HUGE fan of theirs and I had only heard about them a bit. They were amazing to see in person and put on a great show that was entertaining and spectacular. I know we both didn't want it to end!! Their talent is unbelievable and the way they make Christmas songs rock & roll sounding is genius!! We are going to make it a family tradition to see it every year....we had an amazing time!! Here are a few pics from the concert