Let the busy end-of-semester madness begin!

Now that the short holiday has passed, it's time for my busy work period to kick in. 3 schedules, interviewing and hiring, meetings, and my fav (not)... work evaluations for my 26 workers, are due in the next couple of weeks. Although I love the challenge, I'm getting too old for this "stuff". Oh and don't forget the winter decorations I decided to do after our successful Harry Potter Halloween. Guess what we're making?

Happy 44th!

Well I had a delightful birthday this year! First my student workers surprised me by covering my evening shifts so I didn't have to go to work. Then Aaron agreed to take me shopping at Aurora Farms Outlet Mall to buy my birthday gifts!

Sadly I didn't find my Fendi sunglasses I wanted but we found a nice pair of Gucci ones that looks hot. I didn't find a pair of waterproof boots I liked but I did get a nice black winter coat for a price steal. I can finally say goodbye to my Landsend coat that I had since 1991! It's still in good shape but it just doesn't fit me right. I think I'll donate it to someone who needs a coat.

We ended up not having dinner as we planned because I felt really tired all of a sudden and got nauseous while riding home in the car. When we got home I took a pill and passed out on the couch for an hour. Aaron was nice enough to finish our errands while I rested and I woke up to a nice bowl of saimin for dinner. I felt better. I even went to sleep EARLY! Thanks Brlas for a nice day out!

Shopping for an Audi

Now that the S4 is gone, Aaron needed a new car. After looking at the available used cars at Ianelli Auto Cars, he didn't get a hoopty or a new Chevy Aveo. Lucky him got an Audi A6.

It's not brand new but it's a few years newer than the S4. And it's more spacious and luxurious. And even luckier us, the insurance paid for it in full. Thank God we don't have to start paying on another loan again. Now, to get the Trailblazer paid off...

Aaron's new toy

After begging for one for two winters now, Aaron got a new snow blower! That thing is a monsta compared to our old one. I really think Aaron's looking forward for the winter and will not complain about clearing the driveway anymore.

MOVIE ALERT: Immortals

I was so happy that Aaron took me to see Immortals today! It seems like ages that I planned to see Cavill in a movie. And I was not disappointed! Now I'm not sure if the historical storyline was accurate but I was blinded by chiseled bodies and Cavill. He makes a fine god!

Lots of fight scenes and kicking ass. OK I thought about the Butler too since the movie is made like 300. If you like action, go see this movie!

Telephone pole vs. Audi S4

Aaron got into a car accident this afternoon. He thinks he got tired while driving since he spent the day mountain biking with his friends. Well his tire veered off the road and got caught in the rough that pulled him down into a ditch and rammed right through a telephone pole. The pole won. Thank God he was not hurt but the S4 is totaled.

Kyle picked him up from the crash and after dinner I met Aaron at the hospital. What a day for Aaron, started on a high after waiting so long to go out biking and ended it on a not-so-high note.

Girlie dinner at SB Eighty One

After my treatment I headed to Crocker Park to do some shopping. I thought I would take advantage of the coupons I got in the mail and buy some birthday presents for myself. Thank you Aaron! I was also killing time before meeting Megan for dinner.

We tried a new restaurant, SB Eighty One in Westlake. We had a bit of trouble getting someone to help us at the hostess station but once we got seated the atmosphere, food and company made up for it. I was going to bail on dinner when I found out what happened to Aaron but I was glad I ended up going. Megan was good company (and a bit of a good distraction) for me.

Now I'm ready to face Aaron at the hospital...

ACUPUNCTURE ALERT: Treatment #5

This was the first time Aaron didn't tag along to my treatments. I didn't have such a hard time with the needles pricking me. Maybe I am more relaxed without him watching. I really don't know. I asked the acupuncturist if he's been poking deeper each time I come in and he said no.

I guess my chi and organs needed a lot of help in the past and maybe this time it's getting better. We'll see!

GIRLIE UPDATE: The Cold Light of Day poster

Mr. Cavill has another movie up on queue! It's a drama and he's the lead actor. The Cold Light of Day is scheduled to premiere on April 6, 2012. Can't wait!

GIRLIE UPDATE: Skyfall

The new James Bond flick has been named Skyfall. Production has begun and I am excited! It's going to be a long wait for it... it's scheduled to come out November 9, 2012!

Mr. Craig, you are lookin' more rugged lately.

GIRLIE UPDATE: Thunder Run

OK the Butler is doing both movies, wow! It seems Hunter Killer is scheduled to come out next year and Thunder Run is due in 2013. Don't forget How to Train Your Dragon 2 in 2014!

I'm loving that the next on queue are military-action flicks! Got to love a man in uniform!