Thanks, Doc

I went to the doctor on Friday and found out that I'm really anemic. I went there for a completely unrelated reason, but as soon as the doctor walked in she said, "Is it just me, or are you really pale?" And to that I said, "Yeah, I'm always super pale during the winter." (I hadn't had time to apply bronzer that morning.) She said, "Are you anemic?" And I said, "Nope. Just really white." Anyway, she insisted on getting a blood sample, and I found out that I am "really, really anemic." So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, you never know. But that explains why I haven't had the energy to exercise for the last couple months. I just thought that school and work were wearing me out. The doctor said, "You will be surprised at how much better you will feel." Haha, gosh, I am thankful she checked because I never would have suspected it!

Speaking of thankful, I have five more days of classes until my Thanksgiving break begins. The only downside is that Johnny and I are spending Thanksgiving apart this year. I wanted to see my family, and Johnny could not miss any school, so I am taking a solo flight to Alabama in about a week. Johnny is going with his family to California, so we will pretty much be across the country from each other! At the time, it seemed like a good idea, but I am pretty sure this will be the one and only holiday that we spend apart from each other. We are both still excited for our respective trips, but I already can't wait until we are back together again (and I haven't even left yet!). I guess being apart will just make me even more thankful for my great husband. And isn't that what Thanksgiving's all about? haha, not really...

A Weekend of Firsts

Well, I took Johnny to the airport this morning. I don't know if it was because I had only gotten two hours of sleep or because it was our first goodbye, but I had a very hard time seeing him go (lots of tears). I am already looking forward to his return.

Yesterday Johnny and I bought our first Christmas tree. It's a four-footer, which is perfect for our tiny apartment. Johnny did not believe that the stores would already have holiday stuff up, but every store we went in was all decked out in Christmas decor! In fact, I went ahead and bought myself some cherry cordial kisses from the Christmas candy aisle. Anyway, we are super excited about our first tree!

Brawny Johnny

This Halloween gave Johnny the perfect opportunity to take advantage of his full-grown 'stache. Need I say more?