Relaxation is good for the soul

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I spent Mother's Day somewhat alone. I received a ton of texts and calls wishing me Happy Mother's Day. The best call came from a sweet little boy, who said he has a surprise for me. And I have a surprise for him. By the end of the week, I should have of Burger King's Iron Man toys. He will be so happy.

I called my mother and wished her a Happy Mother's Day. I have said it before and I will say it again. My mommy rocks! She drove a little yesterday. I don't know how she drives a stick shift with a broken arm. She is AWESOME and AMAZING! I went to a Mother's Day dinner with a lady who I see a lot at the community college I cover. Her family treated me like I was one of them. The food was amazing and I didn't feel uncomfortable eating in front of them.

Today, I worked for three hours, did laundry and cleaned out my car. I watched "Halloween" while eating leftovers from the Mother's Day dinner and yelling at the tv. All in all, a very relaxing day. I could get used to life like this but tomorrow, I return to work and a 12 hour day.

My mom has an 8:45 a.m. doctor's appointment. Her and her doctor will decide how she will proceed with her chemo. I told her the decision is her's to make and I will support her 100 percent.

Daily Dose

1. Homemade cheesecake with fresh strawberries.

2. Having a guy flirt with me at the laundromat even though I looked bummy.

3. Making sure I am eating right and taking my vitamins so I can donate blood on May 27.

Comments

  1. annamariaMay 11, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    omg I'm so jealous of you!! -and proud of course!
    Donating blood is sth so important, you can save a life and it only costs you a fresh orange juice :p

    unfortunatelly I'm one of those who aren't able to donate, because of my ..thing, and they didn't even get me to help at the uni, so I'm so jealous!! studying clinical biology and not being able to donate is kinda frustrating but I can live with that..

    Have a nice day today :))

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  2. Angela Elain GambrelMay 11, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Your mom sounds like one strong woman! That must be where you get it from. :)

    I hope things are going well for you, in spite of the marital problems. (I was sorry to read about that.)

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