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I know betterer isn't a word but it seems to fit anyways.

For starters, it's Friday. YAY!

Tonight R and I take off for Milwaukee to see the parentals. I adore going to see my parentals. They are 2 of my favorite people! I wish everyone felt the same way about their parents.

Last night R said he was going to call his mom on mothers day instead of send a card or a gift. I was like mister, she was in agonizing pain bringing you into this world I think the least you can do is send a card to acknowledge that you think she is the bestest. (another non word I like) haha Men. Don't get me wrong, R is one of the most thoughtful gift givers, but I think it's a mistake to not even send a card, although I have realized throughout my years that cards are more of a girl thing (according to the boys in my life).

Anyways! Tomorrow night we are going on a booze cruise with my brother, sister in law, cousins, my parents, and an aunt. I am very excited about this. The party will continue on from there, but it's going to be a great night. Then on Sunday my bro and his family of 5 will be coming to my parents house for a mothers day brunch. YAY! I love family time and look forward to it immensely.

R got news yesterday morning that he got the new (fabulous) job. He gave his two weeks notice, then was told he wasn't going to Dallas. YAY! Win win I suppose!

In terms of me and my inner struggles, well, I think I need to start setting some goals. I haven't ever really set any before and I think it might be a wonderful start. I can hope and complain and be miserable about my life til the cows come home but that isn't going to change anything. I need to psych myself up for the change that is possible!

I was talking to R about leaving this area for starters. I feel as though I am stuck here, but in all reality I have options. Just knowing there are options helps. I can rent out the condo in the hopes of the real estate market bouncing back and then being able to cash in. It's a thought. I wouldn't want to leave R here (he is kinda stuck here at the moment) but if I am going insane a few months from now with no progress I might seriously consider it.

This area devours you, I swear. Traffic is a daily headache - you never know when you are going to be stuck in it, aside from the predictable 6am-9am and 3pm - 7pm, that you can count on! The crowdedness, the lack of open space (for my Kraymer to run around), just blah. I am ready for a slower lifestyle... yeah I won't have all the conveniences I am used to like a plethora of organic veggie places, I think it's a sacrifice I am willing to make at the moment. We shall see.

Wow I just proved how well I can babble! HAPPY FRIDAY!