Update

It was ABSOLUTELY beautiful here this weekend (almost 70F). I think I need to paint it vividly in my mind, so that when it's 100+ this summer with 80-90% humidity, I'll be able to remember this lovely spring days. So the hubs and I did a little yard work. I think we spent about 6 hours or so out in the jungle called our backyard, and although you may not be able to tell, I think it looks so much better!! I took some pictures that I will post soon (my bed is calling my name!), but I wanted to post a little something tonight. I also did a little project that I'm excited to share with y'all.

I am REALLY excited for spring. This semester has been so busy; I haven't had much time to enjoy it. However, my lab is done, and I'm hoping to get things all ordered before Spring Break.

For those of you wondering, the squirrels aren't really bothering us too badly right now. (I should probably be careful with what I say.) Charlie does a good job keeping them away.

Unfortunately, our next door neighbors lost their house in a foreclosure just after the New Year. So sad. Over the past few weeks, they (the Realtor, I assume) has been working hard to fix it up to sell it. They painted the inside, redid the kitchen, and painted the exterior a lovely bright yellow. I'm not really certain what they were thinking. Likely, they weren't. Don't get me wrong I love yellow, but on your house? I'll show you a picture, and you can decide for yourself.

My birthday continues to sneak up. I'll be an old lady before we all know it.

Oh, and for those of you wondering about Wine Friday....  I've really been struggling to stay up past 7:30 on Friday nights, let alone have a glass of wine. However, you can definitely count on something good the next few weeks. I promise. None of this falling asleep on the couch BS.

California Dreamin'

This week a new season of the Real Housewives of Orange County premiered. Yay! Of all the Real Housewives, the ones from Orange County are my favorite. I'm not really sure why; there's so much drama it often makes me feel uncomfortable, but I just can't get enough.

Well, the season premier did not disappoint. However, it did make me a little homesick for Southern California. For the first time in almost 3 years, I started missing LA and our life there. It's weird that a stupid program about a few women could make me feel that way. I think some of the places they go to remind me of places we used to go. I miss being able to go visit my dear friend in Orange County. I miss being able to get dressed up and go out for dinner and drinks or to a fun club. I miss going to breakfast at the beach on the weekends. I miss the year-round nice weather and being able to go for a jog whenever I want. I also miss being able to buy wine and get my hair or nails done on Sunday.

View from our apartment. How can you not be in LOVE?

When I read what I just wrote, it makes me think, well at least it's appropriate (sadly). Normally, those things are not that important to me, nor are they very appealing, but for whatever reason, I was just missing them. I know I can still do all those things here (aside from the whole beach part), and I just need to make sure we do. Maybe I was so nostalgic because work has been SO busy lately, and I haven't had much time to do other things, like hang out with friends and Mr. P or get my hair cut.

So, in honor of Valentine's Day this week and my ever looming 3-0 birthday, I am promising myself that I'll make more time for me and the hubs and that I'll cherish the time we do have even more. First thing on the schedule... get my damn hair cut.