my hiney hurts

I was off work today and boy was I happy about it. I usually get Fridays and Wednesdays off, but I've also booked tomorrow off because I've a kids birthday party to go to. Its nice to have 2 days off in a row, I can relax and I don't have to think about work again until Sunday.

So Adam and I just had a lazy morning on the couch watching TV. On my days off I like to take the opportunity to catch up on my shows, but its getting to that time of year when the season is ending. I have ER, Greys Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl, Heroes, Brothers & Sisters, The Hills, Fringe and John & Kate Plus 8. There were many more but they've sadly come to an end for many months to come. Adam doesn't approve of any of the shows I watch, except one. He thinks that The Hills is overly scripted and full of drama, he HATES that I get entertainment from shows like that. The only show we can sit and enjoy watching together is John & Kate plus 8. I know they've been going through a hard personal time according to the media, but we enjoy watching their show and watching their family dynamic. Adam thinks John is so funny and I just love the things the kids come out with, like "will you kiss my hiney, my hiney hurts". They make me want to have a baby every time I watch the show. Which is why I should never watch it after a few glasses of wine!

We watched my shows and a movie, Almost Famous, with Kate Hudson whom is one of my favourite actresses. It really was just a couch potato morning. But afterwards we went to play tennis, which considering he's only played 3 times in his life, Adam is really good at. At first I was kicking his butt, but then he had me running all over the court. Now that its getting warmer and the days are lasting longer, we can do stuff like that. And I really enjoying playing or watching tennis.

After our tennis game we went to the grocery store to get some chicken and I was completely shocked and disgusted as some of the packages they had there. Most of the chicken looked brown and nasty. Most of them had a use by date of 16th May and to my horror, I found one with a use by date of May 14th. I went and told some guy who didn't at all seem bothered and Adam reckons it'll end up back on the shelf. I'm not sure if anyone else does it, but I always check use by dates. Always. And I reach to the back because that's usually where things with the longest shelf life are.

So I came home, cooked chicken fajitas for my brother and chicken salad for me and Adam. We all had the same chicken which made my life so much easier because one thing I hate is having to cook different meals to suit different tastes and requirements. I am not a short order cook. This is not a restaurant. But sometimes Adam gets so annoyed if I say that this is what I'm cooking take it or leave it. So he'll cook his own stuff, which suits me just fine.

I'm about ready to head to be because I am pooped!!! Tomorrow is my niece and nephews joint bday party. She'll be 2 on Sunday and he turned 4 last month. So I'm looking forward to that and my diet will just have to bend for a slice of cake...and I've been craving jello so I won't be holding back there either. I'll have to add some pictures next week.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed weekend. Be safe.

The First Day

It's been a long time since I've written anything here, I guess I kinda forgot that I had a blog in the first place. So much has been going on and let me start firstly by saying, I'm MARRIED! But not to Adam...only joking! He moved over here in January and honestly the time has flown by so quickly. We got married on April 18th and it was a truly lovely day, I have pictures on my kodak page so anyone who would like to see them just let me know your email address. It was a rather small civil ceremony, just close friends and family. But it was everything I've wanted for such a long time, it was Adam and I making a promise of forever. I'm so glad that he's finally here, we've both waited a long time for this to happen. But we still have a bit of a journey ahead of us, we have one final step in the visa process that will allow him to stay permanently and start working. And then, I think, we can feel like more of a married couple. We won't have to worry about being countries apart anymore and can finally start doing things we want. The only reason we have finished applying is the £665 charge that goes along with it. Boy, when we fell in love I had no idea how expensive it was going to be. Plane tickets and phone bills and visa applications. And then, when we apply for my visa to the US in a couple years, we get to do it all again. I can barely stand the waiting process, the not knowing if a visa entry clearance officer, thinks that you're relationship is genuine. If they think you're going to financially support your spouse. It's not a bowl of cherries, but Adam is certainly worth it.

Since Adam has been here, we've had a few small rows. Usually he'll storm off somewhere to calm down so we can discuss things. But I find I don't usually get all angry and heated like he does. Its funny because its a whole other dynamic fighting with someone in person, we never really fought when we were visiting each other. We would much rather use our time soaking up as many hugs and kisses as possible. But I love the fact that we're both determined to sort through our problems and find a compromise. Today's compromise involves me going to the gym and eating right, which of course I know is good for you. I just wish it was such hard work! I do want to loose weight, I don't feel that just because we're married now I can do whatever and look however. But I've just not been motivated or bothered of late and I guess that it really bothers Adam. So, in an effort to be healthy and have the body of a 23 year old not a 33 year old, I'm going to the gym and cooking chicken salad for dinner. I do want to try and stick with it, but we'll see.