The Ugly Truth and Other Random Bits

Hi Friends! Well, I am finally back from, what felt like, a week of misery! Since Monday, I have been in so much pain. Not fun! I was taking my pain meds, but apparently they make me really drowsy and that's not usually a good thing while you're working! So I decided to stop taking them and just deal with the pain. I'm not sure what is worse, falling asleep at your desk or having excrutiating pain through your jaw, ears and every single tooth while having to sound cheery on the phone! You know, everyone said that getting my wisdom teeth out would be easy, which it was, but I got very little insight to the aftermath of it all.

Yesterday morning I was feeling so bad that my boss actually sent me home! I was so grateful because I wasn't going to ask to leave, but he insisted. So for most of the day I rested with my pain meds and for the first time in a week, I feel like myself! I made cinnamon streusel muffins for my co-workers this morning because they were so sweet to take on my load yesterday!

There were few highlights to my week, but here's what I've got...

Monday was suppose to be the sushi making class that Parris and I signed up for, but due to a scheduling conflict, the class got rescheduled to this coming Tuesday. I was so grateful for the delayed class as it will be so much better to go next week now that I'm feeling 100%! So instead, I had dinner with Parris' family and got to congratulate her little sister, Whitney, on her engagement and then Parris and I went to see The Ugly Truth! It was totally cute and I am practically obsessed with Katherine Heigl's wardrobe and adorable hair throughout the movie! And it was filmed in Sacramento:)

How fabulous are all of these dresses?!




Most every other afternoon this week was spent sleeping as I simply could not stay awake to save my life. I have no idea why I'm so tired, but I'm trying to pay attention to my body and take it slow. As an active person though, this is weird for me!

And on an apartment note, Chris cleaned our carpets Wednesday evening and I feel like it's a new place! So basically, the only thing left is switching the old fish tank out for the new one! Can't wait to post pics:)

And because I was finally feeling better last night, I made a yummy dinner for my hubby who has taken such good care of me this last week! We had a delicious stir fry and butterscotch pudding (his favorite thing!!). After dinner we ran some errands and I am absolutely giddy because I splurged on 3 new magazines! This weekend I will be savoring some downtime with, Country Living, Oxygen's Abs special (love their specials!) and Bon Appetit (usually reserved for plane rides)!! I feel so spoiled:)

Tonight we are having some friends over for dinner and Gran Torino! And this weekend I get to spend some time with my lovely friend, Lael, in San Francisco! She is living there temporarily for an internship:) I am so ready to be done with this week and move on to a fun weekend!

Hope you enjoy your weekend and happy Friday!

GROWING Impatient!

I don't get it. I've done everything I'm suppose to. I've iced my face, taken my meds, had mostly liquid foods, no straws, plenty of water and my left cheek is still multiplying in puffiness! Call me naive, but I thought yesterday's swelling was pretty bad and that it would just go down from there. Apparently though, the home care instructions say this: "The swelling is usually the greatest on the 2nd and 3rd day after surgery and then resolves slowly". So now I've got a question: Exactly how slowly are we talking, because I have to work tomorrow? I apologize that it has come down to me whining!


You can see the left side is much worse because both teeth on that side were impacted and both on the right were already in. Oh, and I'm not really mad in this picture, I just can't do anything else with my face right now but pout! Fitting, isn't it:)

I actually have a lot to look forward to this week! And it all starts tomorrow evening with a sushi making class with Parris! I've been excited about this for several weeks now! It should be fun, let's just hope I don't walk in looking like I already have my mouth stuffed with sushi!

I think I'm going to try some coffee this morning:) After all, we've missed each other!

Happy Sunday!

Pre-Wisdom Teeth...and Happy Birthday!

I am feeling unexpectedly good this morning! Especially considering that my surgery is TODAY! I was nervous all day yesterday, but Chris helped take my mind off of it:) Last night we had Pita Pit for dinner and then had a long, hard workout, which helped calm my nerves! My intention was to stay up as late as I could so I would sleep pretty late this morning, but the best I could do was 6:15! I guess that's what happens when your body is used to being up at 4am!

The biggest worry on my mind now is getting hungry because my appointment is at 11:30 and I was instructed not to eat or drink anything all morning!! This is gonna be a toughie since I basically wake up hungry AND I am desperate for a cup of coffee right about now! I'll let you know how that goes:)

I also want to wish my Mom a happy birthday today!!!

Mom, you really are one of a kind! Thanks for always being a word of reason and my constant encouragement! I hope that when I have kids of my own, I can show them as much patience, kindness and unconditional love as you've always shown me! I love you most! Have fun in Milwaukee:)

Can't wait to celebrate when you get back!

A blast from the past:)


At Christmas!


Birthday shopping:)


Have a great weekend!

Yep, It's Summer

Happy July!!

Lots going on this month, but the thing I am most looking forward to is a visit from our friend, Rebecca!! I am so excited to see her! She was my college roommate for two years and also one of my bridesmaids and I can't believe I haven't seen her since our wedding:( How I've lived without her this last year I'll never know! She'll be here in just over two weeks, which means we have a lot to do in the apartment until then!

PS~she will be here the opening weekend of the new Harry Potter movie! Good timing Rebecca:)

Good times in our crazy house in Abilene! Yes, we're coloring Easter eggs:)



Even Abby is excited to see her Auntie Rebecca:)


I am also getting my wisdom teeth out at the end of the month and as it draws closer, I am getting more and more nervous. I've never been put under and it makes me a little uneasy! But the good thing is I won't have any more of these awful headaches:)

It feels like Summer can officially begin now that it's July and the 4th is just around the corner! Mmm, grilling and laying out by the pool, margarita popcicles, corn on the cob, the California state fair, triple digit weather...I love it all!

The week is all down hill from here~two more work days and then a day off!!

Happy hump day!

Friday Favorites!

Happy Friday! Here are a few of my favorite things from this week!

*Kendall table cloth -


You all know how much I adore Crate and Barrel! On Monday afternoon I went and spent a gift card Chris and I received for our anniversary! I have been eyeing this for a few months and am so pleased I decided to get it! I'm not usually one for tableclothes, I usually go for placemats or runners, but this is a nice change and it really brings out the tuscan colors in my kitchen while cheering up the room with it's sunny brightness:)

*Saving money! -


Who doesn't like saving money, right? This week I went to the oral surgeon I was reffered to by my dentist. It went great, dentist was nice, office was nice, easy enough...until they showed me my estimated portion after my insurance. A hefty $1000! I didn't think much of it because I knew getting my wisdom teeth pulled would be expensive. The next day at lunch Chris and I were looking over the bill and he suggested that they may not be a prefered provider for our insurance company. Honestly, I kind of wrote it off thinking the dentist wouldn't refer us to a non-prefered provider, knowing what insurance we have. Sure enough, after calling them I found out Chris was right. After some resistance, my dentist gave me the number of a prefered provider. I called to get an estimate, assuming it may be a few hundred dollars difference and in that case would be worth the switch of surgeouns. Yeah, I found out it will cost us $230 with the other place!! I immediately scheduled my appointment for next month. Can you believe what a difference that makes? The craziest thing is, I didn't even know to ask, assuming everyone is going to do what is best for everyone else. Obviously I was wrong and I am so grateful for Chris and how when it comes to money, he doesn't just take someone's word for things. He actually looks and researches to find the best deals. What a blessing!

*Transformers 2 -


Okay, so not typically my kind of movie, but we watched the first one and thought it was pretty good, so why not see the second? Oh my goodness, it was awesome! Seriously!! Just make sure not to bring kiddos that are too young, there is some language and non-child appropriate content.

*Thanks you cards! -


I'm a sucker for cute stationary and I believe it is fully worth every penny! I found these at a cute store in San Francisco last weekend. The design is by Andy Warhol and is so very cute and summery!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Where's the Wisdom?

Whoever decided it was funny to name these inch-long, painful teeth "wisdom", had a very lame-o sense of humor!

My dentist has been telling me for two years that I need to have my wisdom teeth pulled. Did I listen? NO! They didn't bother me at the time and it seemed so inconvenient to schedule the surgery between my brakes home from college. Stupid girl!! I should have listened, as clearly they have given me no wisdom, but rather, massive headaches, shifting teeth and eventually the bill (which my parents would have paid when I was covered by their insurance)!

So here I am, in major pain and trying to get into my dentist to get a new refferal so that I can schedule my appointment with an oral surgeon. And to boot, I have to take precious PTO, which I would much rather spend during the holidays:(

Moral of the story: Listen to your dentist!

I hate learning the hard way!