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?