Weekend Fun

I had another great weekend!

On Saturday, Greg and I got up early and dropped off my car to the place in Millersville. Then, we headed down to Waldorf to meet up with my Mom to drop Amelia off. On the way down, the repair shop calls and tells me that, I defiantly need new rotors and pads and that my rear cylinder is leaking and shoes need to be replaced and to do the entire repair it would cost $551. I called my Mom to tell her and to see if she wants me to do the whole repair and she said to talk to Van since it was his credit card but I wasn't able to get a hold of him so I only got the front breaks worked on (but, on Sunday when Greg and I were at Mom's, Van said to go ahead and get the cylinder and rear shoes replaced). Greg and I arrived in Waldorf at 11am and we decide to have lunch together and invited my cousin April, who is 6 months pregnant. April and I were the first two grandchildren born and now she and I have provided the first two great-grandchildren on both sides. So, it was nice seeing April and hanging out and such (she and I are the only 2 girls in the grandchildren bunch; the rest are boys). We ate at the Hong Kong Buffet which Greg declares as the best buffet he's ever been to. While there, we got a lot of attention due to Amelia. The hostess was hanging out at our table and when she asked to hold Amelia, we allowed and then she walked off to show Amelia off with the other staff members! We, Greg and I, didn't do anything or say anything, but we kept an eye on the hostess to see what she was going to do. Later, I asked Greg how he felt when the hostess walked off with Amelia and he said that he was concerned, a little. It was funny, he noticed April and I exchanging looks when the hostess walked off. Around 1:15, Greg and I head back to Pasadena to pick up my car (which was ready) and then off to the hotel. Mom, April, and Amelia head off to Wal-mart for some shopping. Greg and I arrive at the repair shop around 2:20 and they are already closed (which I knew they would be but told them to leave my key in the glove box) and we get my car, head back to the townhouse because we forgot a few things and then we head off to the hotel! I, of course, forgot my confirmation information and which hotel we were staying in. I thought the hotel started with a C, like the Courtyard by Marriott but I was way off. The hotel that we stayed at was Homewood Suites by Hilton! So, we check in and head up to our room. Staying in hotels is so much fun! When we arrived at our room we were amazed at how big it was and how it was like a mini apartment! It had a kitchen with a dishwasher and ice maker, a stove, couch, dining area, chair with an ottoman in the first room, the bedroom had a king size bed, mirrored closet and a ceiling fan (which was a huge surprise bonus for Greg; he loves ceiling fans) and then the bathroom which wasn't anything special. So, Greg and I are amazed with the room and more so with the ceiling fan. We unpack and marvel at the huge comfortable bed and pillows and do a few other things (not going into details, I'm sure you can figure it out) and around 5-ish, we decide to head down to the pool. The pool wasn't what I was expecting. It wasn't as big nor as deep. The depth only went to 5 feet! But, there was a Jacuzzi. We weren't alone either which also sucked. But, in any event, we hung out at the pool for about an hour or so, head back up to the room, take a shower to get the chlorine off, and do some other things (again, I am sure you can figure this out). Around, 9 we head out to get something to eat. We decided to stop off at a grocery store to make a simple dinner (salad and sandwiches), but the Safeway didn't have much of a selection by the time we got there so we only bought soda and snacks and headed off to Wendy's. We get back to the hotel room, eat, watch a little tv and then we head off to sleep by 11pm.

On Sunday, Greg and I are up early again. Around 8:30-ish we head downstairs to the breakfast area expecting the usual items of a Continental Breakfast (bagels, muffins, danish, etc) but I was surprised at the other items available; eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, cereal, juices, and fruit. But, the quality of the food wasn't all that good but I didn't care because it was a buffet and free (though, technically, I'm sure the breakfast was included in the price of the room). Greg and I were back in our room around 9:30 and start to pack our things. I believe we left around 10-ish. Afterwards, we headed over to the airport to watch the airplanes. Have I mentioned how much Greg loves airplanes? If not, he's a huge aviation buff. So, we sit in the observation area at BWI watching the planes come in and take off for about an hour and a half. Then, just before Noon we head off to Nanjamoy to pick Amelia up. We arrived around 1:30 and left a little after 2. This was Greg's first visit to my parents house. He got to meet Lucy, the horse, and Max, Scooter, and Scout the crazy dogs which all adored Greg. We didn't get home until about 4:15pm. I fell asleep on the drive home. I was mentally exhausted. It is a long drive to Waldorf and back and then to Nanjamoy and back.

All in all, it was a very refreshing weekend.

:u) and other stuff

I am feeling good right now.

I received the phone call, the coveted phone call, for MX this afternoon and for the call being perfect, they gave me a $25 visa gift card (Good, now I have gas for my car next week)!! The gift card was a surprise.

And, even though I am dirt poor at this moment I am still moving forward with my plans to pay for a hotel room tomorrow for Greg and me. After the emotional roller coaster I've been through this week, I need some alone time with Greg and no one else (meaning no roommates or baby). Not that Greg and I have any intimacy issues or such, it's just that we haven't been alone 'alone' since I moved into the townhouse and this hotel time is severely over due.

Greg has told me that he's in love with me. He told me on Wednesday during a conversation about the 'issue' that was bothering me. I didn't acknowledge it at the time, but last night I called him and thanked him for telling me, among other things... (we had a little 'issue' last night on the phone as well). This week, I've felt differently and not in a positive way. I haven't thought negative things like before, I just didn't feel happy. I've noticed that since being on birth control, my emotions and feelings have been all over the place and I am not enjoying this. Granted, I've only been taking birth control for 2 months and all and I probably need to give it more time for me to adjust but I honestly hate how I get at times. I hate how it brings me down for now apparent reason. I hate feeling negative and depressed. I'm a happy go lucky person! I have many things to be happy about; such as: a job, a car, a very supportive boyfriend, a very supportive family, friends, a bank account that is still in the positive (for now), a healthy baby that didn't receive any prenatal care (except for the last 4 weeks), and other things. There are other people out there that have less than me, even though I don't know how they feel. But, even though I have all these 'good things', I am still fighting to survive and keep things in the positive (especially the bank account) and I know there is no way I would be where I am without Greg's help (and more than just financially).

UGH! There are so many things running through my mind; I can't organize them and put them down to comprehend what they are and mean!