Lent, wedding bells and the (big) bang theory.

Today marks the official start to the Lenten season. Now, traditionally you're suppose to give up something for 40 days & 40 nights... Only problem is, I've already given up dairy (yup, Ice Cream, yogurt, milk shakes, cheese, etc it gives me tummy troubles), meat (particularly beef and pork), and refined sugar (I do use sugar, but I use raw sugar and/or Sweet 'n Lo). One year I tried giving up cussing (which worked up until about day 5) and last year I gave up candy (yeah, that sounded like a good idea). So this year? I'm giving up spending my money uselessly. Granted I've been doing well so far this year, I used a big chunk of my income tax return to make a double car payment and pay my rent, the rest? It's in my IRA because I'd like to be financially secure for the rest of my life.

So, those in my inner circle know that I am not a serial dater, my relationships tend to last a long time and have all but one ended decently (and by decent I mean my ex's and I remain friends, and the one who didn't? Well.... he's an idiot). But, it took me by surprise when Mal mentioned the idea of us getting married in the future... now keep in mind we don't even live together yet... nor did he mention how much in the future this will take place. He could find some Australian hottie when he goes back home for 3 weeks next month (let's hope he doesn't!!) I just hope he decides to come back because a.)I don't do long distance (anymore) and b.)I love him. Yes, I said it, I love him.

And, for some reason on Monday, I got a wild hair up my ass and decided...."I need bangs!" not my typical side-swipe bangs, but blut bangs... Think Grace Potter or Zooey Deschanel. And NOW all of a sudden everyone and I do mean everyone keeps asking me "You darkened your hair, didn't you?" Mmm nope, I did put lowlights in it like a month ago, that have since faded because 97% natural hair color FADES! But I have not colored my hair in over a month. So no, I did not darken my hair, I just cut my bangs, which apparently makes my eyes looks different and my hair look darker? Whooda Thunk?

"To Do's" that turn into "To Don'ts"

My "To Do" List this weekend included most if not all of the following: *=what I actually marked off my "To Do" list...
1. Defrost Freezer (when did I become my mother?)
2. Clean out closet (I'll give myself half a * because I cleaned out my shoes)
3. Clean out refrigerator.*
4. Wash sheets/re-make bed.*
5. Clean guest room (aka: the junk room...yeeah that may not ever happen).
6. Organize make-up table.*
7. Go to grocery store.*
8. Gym. (I have no excuse for not going, I just plain didn't want to).
9. Clean out purse.*
10. Clean bathroom.*
11. Vacuum.* (OK, call me crazy, but I LOVE to vacuum, and even more crazy, I vacuum in heels....)
12. Pay cable bill.*
13. LAUNDRY!!!*
14. Call TSO to set up eye exam. (I REALLY need new glasses/contacts, but I REALLY don't want to have pupils dialated.)
15. Start/finish report for school.

So, I got 8 out of the 15 things on my list done (all done yesterday) and had a lovely Saturday with the awesome Miss Jen, managed to give myself a manicure, wax my eyebrows and cut Mal's hair and flip through InStyle and Glamour.... So it was all in all a pretty productive weekend.. I guess this weekend will include me tackling my freezer and finally cleaning out my closet and going over to my mom's to do her hair and maybe go see "Red Riding Hood". Or maybe I'll set up an eye exam.... Better to see everything for SxSW weekend!!! Anyway, I hope everyone is having a LOVELY day so far and I hope everyone had a great weekend. Now, I'm off to search for a Coke Zero so I can make it through the rest of my LONG day!!