Check. Check. Call. Fold.

As I was in mid-sleep the other night, I received a phone call from Matt. It's always nice to hear his voice, even if it was midnight. He wanted to tell me about his night on how him and the guys he is working with went to the casino. He told me he had a pretty successful night. I was proud of how he did. Not even thinking about the baby list we made, he had put $100 on black since he was up in chips. Luckily, he did well. I honestly don't remember the entire story of how it all happened since like I said, I was in mid-sleep but I'm glad it all worked out and my husband walked out of the casino a happy man.  So, since Matt did something that was on our list, it's time to be crossed off. Although, we weren't together - it was something that HE wanted to do and it is on the list. So, goodbye #22.  I miss you, love.

Side note - a few nights ago I watched the movie, Eat. Pray. Love. with Julia Roberts. What a good movie! I thoroughly enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It kind of makes me want to read the book someday. So, if you haven't watched it yet, maybe you should.

All You Gotta Say is La De Da

Not much has been going on the past couple days. I have, however, been doing a lot of scrap booking. I've had most of these projects on my "to-do list" for awhile.
Other than that, I have been trying to keep up with a running schedule, but it hasn't worked out that way. I only have about 1 week left of training for this 10k before I want to stop and give my body a rest so it's not worn out by race day on April 2nd. This past Wednesday I ran 5.1 miles, so that leaves me with 1 more mile to add onto the 5.1 miles I recently ran; which, I think is possible. Sometimes I wonder what I got myself into but I know it's for a good cause, it keeps me in shape, and afterwards, I get that awesome feeling known as: accomplishment

And on that topic of accomplishment, school is coming up soon. This week is spring break, then next Monday I have my first day of CNA class. I'm starting to get nervous about it but I'm really excited to get a move-on with my career, in hopes that I have actually found the career to stick with. I do feel this could be it!

Curious about my post title? Then check out this video on YouTube. I never heard of it until a few minutes ago when I was searching for a different video. It's not something I would normally listen to, but it sort-of has a catchy tune to it... ha, ha.

See You In Two Months!

Well, Matt left the other day, Tuesday morning to be exact. It's always tough saying goodbye regardless the amount of days, weeks, or months. But I am looking at the positives of this DET (detachment) because if I think negative, then that will only drag out these 2 months. So on with the positives:
--Per Diem allowance
--3.5 - 4 hours away depending on traffic and speed
--It's not a deployment, therefore we have phone & internet
--I may be able to go out for a visit before I start school
--I will be in school 5 days a week, so the weeks should go by fairly quickly

If that doesn't pep me up, then I always have this picture to look at that Matt made for me on the computer when he said he "wanted to test out the printer quality":

With that being said, we bought a new printer! Our other printer quit working on us about 2 months ago and with me starting up school soon, we felt it was necessary to buy one before he left. We decided on the Canon PIXMA - MG5520 All-In-One Wireless Printer. It was originally $149 but on sale for $99. It has good reviews and the replacement ink cartridges aren't priced too high either; cheaper than the other brands we saw.

Afterwards, we went to have dinner at Pizza Port. This place has THE best pizza EVER. I am not even kidding when I enunciate on THE and EVER. It's a really cool set up inside (which I'll remember next time we are there to take a picture of). You order yourself, you seat yourself, and you wait until your name is called for. They actually make their own beer; which, is pretty delicious. Matt tried the Carlsbad Chronic - it's an amber ale type of beer. I had the California Honey that is a lighter type of beer with real honey that they get locally. I can taste it now..

Everything on there is fresh. It's awesome. It's a bit pricey than a pizza you would find at papa john's or domino's, but it's well worth the price. Ours had cheese, sausage, jalapenos, and fresh basil. 

On the way out, we saw this and I had to get a picture of it. I forgot my camera at home, so the full thing couldn't fit on my phone camera, but there was 1 more row after that car seat.

Shopping Spree

Over the weekend Matt and I went to the mall. We got him a new pair of dress shoes, then the rest was all me. We are trying to re-do my wardrobe because I dress like a "high school-er" as Matt would like to say. When he first said that to me I was trying to defend myself. But c'mon, I do! I really don't have adult-like-clothing, if that makes any sense? So I'm trying to get more into Express and New York & Company, etc.. Matt buys all his clothing at Express, so I have been in that store before but never did I EVER look in the women's section.... until Saturday. I really adore the clothing at Express. It fits great, looks even better and the best part about it all? I actually feel like I'm my age. So, we walked out with a purchase. Also, thank you to my wonderful parents - I had a gift card to American Eagle, so I bought a cute blouse and khaki shorts (they don't look high school-er either!) If I didn't have a gift card, I don't think Matt would have allowed me to shop in that store anymore Ha Ha.

Check out our new shoes

Got to love Payless BOGO 1/2 off! 

Since he got a new pair of black dress shoes, we said goodbye to his other old dress shoes as we I tossed them in the trash. I got some adorable slip on shoes. I just need to walk around in them more because it was rubbing the back of my heel the wrong way.

Sunday morning, we went to get Matt's haircut. We were feeling pretty hungry for breakfast, so we came across a place that was down the street, called "The Breakfast Club Diner." I was skeptical of the place because it looked pretty quiet and not busy from the outside, (plus, it had one of those blinking open sign lights) but we decided to give it a try.  Once we walked in, it was actually really busy. Almost every table was taken. We had fast, good service - plus our food came out pretty quick and it definitely looked appetizing.

I got the French Toast Combo which included 4 french toast, 2 large eggs, 2 sausage links and some fruit on the side. 

Matt got the Omelet Combo which included 4 eggs in the omelet, a whole bunch of stuff inside, hash browns, toast, and some fruit on the side.

Not only were the prices good, but it was tasty too. So our lesson of the weekend was: You never know how good a place can be until you give it a try... basically, don't judge a restaurant or diner by it's outer appearance.

Lots Of Talk & Pictures

Lent! Ash Wednesday was this week. What to give up, or what to start? (I know that we aren't really suppose to say outloud or share what we decide to do, but I have decided that I am going to share) With that said, I am going to do one of each.

What to give up - over thinking and analyzing. Of course it's good to do sometimes, but I think I do it quite often; while, Matt thinks knows I do it too often.

What to do more of/start - Praying actively for my husband and our marriage. This is also on our list. So, once Lent is over with, I will cross it off and (of course) keep up with it.

What are you giving up or starting for Lent?

Tsunami. It's been on my mind since I first heard of it on the news. I couldn't imagine being in something like that. Matt called me from work early in the morning telling me to wake up and turn the news on so I can get involved in what's going on with the world right now. Well, I did exactly that. I turned on the news and watched all the tragic terrifying clips for 4 hours. FOUR hours. I couldn't stop watching it. Something so scary yet we watch it and search for news article and video clips....because it makes us actually feel alive.

Friday evening I finished a section of our wedding scrapbook. Just one section... and there are at least 11 more sections to go. So below are the pages that are complete (Click to enlarge photo). I must say, I am proud of the way it came out!

Wedding Party section

First page in the section. This is how the two pages look side by side

Left side of page

Up close of left side. The whole idea is suppose to be little picture frames hanging by ribbon and thread

Right side of page

Up close some details on left side

Second page of the section

Left side of page

up close details on left side

Another up close view

Right side of page. Made some black bow ties.

Left side of page

Last page of the section

up close view on some details. I made the names looks like name places.

P.S. Don't forget to change your clocks if you haven't already. Spring ahead!