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I got nothing.  I’m out.  What a week.  My weekend isn’t going to be very interesting.  Just trying to get through October in one piece.  I leave you with one of my favorite Daily Show clips – What Exactly Is President Bush’s Job?

I am sad to say that yesterday, around 2pm, David passed away suddenly at the age of 58.  He was my uncle married to my mom’s sister Jayla.  He leaves behind his wife, my cousins Alexandra (his daughter) and Raeannah, and many animals.  He was a Vietnam Vet and later became a child psychologist.  Most of my family did not know he was sick but apparently his diabetes and asthma caught up with him.  When I was younger he would constantly ask me about my asthma… if I was taking care of it and how I was feeling.  David understood what it felt like to not be able to breathe and how important it was I take care of it and my allergies.  He was one of the few people in my family that ever called me just Britt. 

His passing was very unexpected and he will be missed. 

It FINALLY feels like fall today.  I am sooooo happy!!  There is a cold wind blowing and it feels so good.  Even though it’s mid October… I feel the need to run out and buy school supplies.  Like in You’ve Got Mail… Tom Hanks says “I would send you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”  I love that!  Oh man,  my sweaters and scarves get to come out and play now… YAY!  My hands are very dry because of the cold wind and I couldn’t be happier.  Break out the lotion, the allergy medicine, the big coats, the football jerseys, and the hot chocolate – it’s fall baby!!!

I’m feeling a tad better today.  My boss just got back from his trip to South Africa and he’s keeping me busy.  Bears won last night.. after trailing Arizona 20 to 3 they came back and won it 24-23 to remain undefeated.  Very nice.  I’m not a huge Bears fan but I, at least, like them better than the Cardinals.  Other than that… nothing to report.  I was considering selling my character… but I really don’t want to deal with the hassle of selling it.  Plus with the expansion coming out… I would want to be able to travel around in the new lands.  I’m not sure.  Something to think about. 

For those looking for it… I don’t have any pictures yet.  Hopefully soon. 

I think it’s the fact that my week just started off cursed and ended on Friday the 13th with my birthday.  I left my house around 6:30am and we just hit traffic hard all the way down to the airport.  By the time we got to there it was about 10:02am.  Our flight was at 10:45am.  Apparently, United now has a policy that if you don’t arrive 45 minutes prior to your departure you cannot check your bags in or check in at all.  They bumped us to a 12:50pm flight but that was overbooked by 14.  Somehow Jordan got a spot on the flight and he left us.  I got pushed down some stairs by this very rude man and hurt my ankle/arch of my foot.  Eventually we got bumped to the 4:45pm flight and we were able to reach our hotel in Virginia at 2am. 

Friday morning my mom, Erik and I went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast and then back to the hotel to change.  I will probably have pictures of my outfit but I looked damn hot.  The rehearsal and rehearsal dinner went off well.  Afterwards, Kamber had us go to Derek’s parent’s house to set up tables and chairs and then have a cake for my birthday.  I turned 24 but it really didn’t feel like it.  Not the best birthday… but whatever. 

Saturday started bright and early.  My mom and I heading to my sister’s house to meet up with Kamber and my cousin.  We headed to the salon for makeup and hair.  It took over an hour and a half to do my hair… I ended up having it all curled and then pinned back a little.  Really pretty.  Once we got to the church it was a little rushed but nothing we couldn’t handle.  I should say that my sister was absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.  She looked like a bridal dress model it was almost sickening!  The church they got married in was just downright ugly but across from it was the “original” church built sometime in the 1800s.  One room, about 8 rows of seats, everything wooden… it was just beautiful.  So most of the pictures were taken around that church. 

The reception was beautiful.  Lots of tears from the speeches and dinner was good.  I had to go up for the bouquet toss and for some reason I was a complete idiot!  We told Kamber not to throw it because we weren’t ready but she did.  I didn’t want it to the hit the ground so what do I do??  I catch the damn thing!  I was absolutely mortified.  My cousin Rae tells me I’m supposed to dance with the guy that catches the garter.. okay whatever.. fine.  But then once they do the garter toss the DJ drags me over and makes me sit in a chair for the guy to put the garter back on me!  I don’t think I could have gotten more embarassed.  The guy, Andrew, was really nice about it… kept hugging me and saying I don’t bite I swear… but I was just mortified.  At that time it was late… the few of us from California got down on the dance floor to “California Love” by Tupac, which I think scared off the Virginia folks but oh well.  Kelly and I left for the hotel because we had to get up at 4am to get to the airport.  All in all it was a good and bad weekend. 

I’m now 24 years old.  I hope to god I have learned something in the past year.  If not, I’m in serious trouble! I actually spoke to Kody today regarding some money matters that he was upset about.  I told him that he should have some of the responsibility for it and his response was “I didn’t put a gun to your head and make you drive down here.”  Oh no, you didn’t do that – you only told me you loved me and couldn’t live without me.  You only created the illusion that you were the type of person to really care about another human being when in reality the world (as crappy as you make it sound) revolves around you and what you want.  God forbid you actually stand up and be a man and take responsibility for failing at yet another of your relationships.  Kody makes it seem like he is this evolved intellectual when really he’s just an emotionally stunted guy who can’t understand others, much less women in general so he reverts to ignorance and cruelty.  While all this may make me sound bitter, it’s just another reason why I should be happy I am here and not there. 

Oh, and one more thing… I won’t go into detail about the money incident with Kody.  However, it was “settled” on my birthday.  If that’s not a kick in the ass from karma for Kody – I don’t know what is. 

In the past year I have packed and unpacked over 20 times.  I’m tired of packing.  I’m tired of moving… I really just want to be still… and settled.  But anyway… tomorrow morning I am leaving for Virginia.  Fun times had by all.  I am very stressed at the moment but it’s all minor compared to my sister’s.  For some reason I wish I was getting married… but… all in due time right?  Right…

Anyway… I’ll be back on Sunday afternoon.  Toodles.

My plan for the evening: hot bath, warm pjs, good dinner, and lots of sleep.  I am really sick today for some reason.  I feel like roadkill.  I couldn’t get up this morning… my alarm went off at 5:45am and I slept in until 7:00am.  Awful! 

Denver won last night!  Beat the undefeated Ravens 13-3.  My Jakey did alright.. no interceptions I believe.  Good way to start off my birthday week!

I wish it would rain right now.  Rain really hard with lots of thunder and lightening.  That would make this day perfect.  But oh no… stupid sunshine.