Missing Travel girl

I've been missing from the blog world. Just too much going on right now to find the time to blog.

I'm in Vegas for a class. I will be blogging some of my trip, promise.

Babies

I delivered little M 5 months ago and his Mommy just sent me the pics! She is a friend of mine, so I cut her some slack:)

Enjoy.

Weekend Review

I have been such a blog slacker but for a damn good reason.

I worked 122 hours in 2 weeks!! I was emotionally and physically drained. I AM happy to have a job so I'm not complaining, just tired.

I had a fun weekend though. Buddy is on Spring break and with his Dad so it was a weekend with my Mister.

Friday night we head out to dinner with his previous co-workers. It was hard to leave the job because of the wonderful people who made up his team. It was good for him to see them. I think he has been a little depressed so this definitely boosted his spirits.









Saturday afternoon we took off to Laguna Beach and stayed at a fabulous B & B called Casa Laguna Inn. I had been there a few years ago but by myself. I always wanted to return with someone. It's so romantic.



The view from our front door.







I heart this place. We arrived just in time for wine and cheese hour. Later, we head for dinner at a bar type restaurant. Live band + me = dancing!! i love to dance and so does Mr. J. So. Damn. much. Fun.

Slept and and ate the most incredible breakfast I've ever had. I heart this place!!

As we were leaving (it was hard to leave this place), our neighbors were also checking out. I noticed she had a guitar so I asked if she had a band. And she does!

Blame Sally is an all woman band. They are based out of San Francisco but was in the area for a concert. I had never heard of them but after chatting for 15 minutes, I found myself asking for the web site. She offered us a CD and I took it!

And WOW! The music is awesome! If you love music, look them up at www.blamesally.com

We spent today strolling the beach shops of Laguna Beach.



I bought a few items that will come in handy for our next trip. I have a class in Las Vegas the beginning of April. Mr. J is tagging along. I'm not sure it will be much fun for him as I will be in class all day but some of my family is coming to town so he will get to meet them. I justified my purchases..after all, I'll be in Vegas again in May so I really need some party clothes;)

I had such a nice, fun weekend.



Mr. J says he did too;)

Tougher day yesterday

When it rains, it pours!

Worked Sunday, busy, busy day. The night and wee morning was no better.

At 1:07AM I delivered a baby that was very, very sick, her Mother had an infection of unknown origin.
Totally gut wrenching.

When I left work yesterday, the baby was still critical. The parents heartbroken, I was a mess.
Emotionally exhausted, I drove the hour home and cried all the way. This is when I don't like my job.

I had to come back to work this morning and I am thrilled to report that the baby is way better and expected to make a full recovery. She was delivered in time to treat the infection already raging in her tiny body while she was still in her Mom.

I spent time with them this afternoon and cried tears of joy. Tears because she came in when she did. Tears because I kept her. Tears because she went fairly fast. Tears because the baby is better. Tears of relief and joy!

This is when I love my job.

Tough day

I woke up this morning not feeling myself. Many things have been going on that I have not blogged about, mainly because it's way too personal.

I have some tough decisions to make, many issues to review and resolve. I'm feeling alone and I don't want to face what I know I need too.

Fuck!

I know I will eventually get through it, I just don't want to walk the journey. Atleast not today.

Fun pictures.

Some fun pictures taken the day after I got home from Costa Rica.








I missed him. A lot!

I've fallen!

I know I said I didn't think this relationship was for the long term but now, now I don't know. What I do know is I love being with him and miss him when we are apart. I love talking on the phone with him and I am NOT a phone talker. I love his gentle and strong hug. I love that when I've had a not so good day he listens.
He opens my car door..even when I am driving.

So many things I love about this man, a few I certainly could do without but we are working on those together.

I'm not an easy woman and I have clearly become more independent with age and because I've been alone for 3 years. He must really like me to hang out with me and out up with some of my "not so good" qualities.

Perfect individuals we are not but maybe, just maybe we are perfect for each other. Only time will tell.

September wedding

Babygirl2 and Bboy with marry September 6, 2009.

I have mixed emotions regarding the wedding. I so wish she would finish school before taking the plunge but she wants to do it now. We have talked, at length about marriage and struggles. She watched me struggle through school while working and raising kids. She thinks she can do it so I give them my best.

Man I feel so old. After all, June of 2007, babygirl1 married her high school sweetheart.








Babygirl1 lived with me up until the day she married. She and hubby finished college and married the next year. I wanted the same for babygirl2 but she has her own ideas. thank you to LindaLou who's' blog today helped me to feel better about this marriage.










The girls and me are great friends and I love our relationship. I will miss babygirl2 when she marries just as I miss babygirl1.

Letting go is NOT one of my strengths!