Update New Mexico

Hello, fellow blog writers and readers.

I am having a great visit so far in New Mexico. It's wonderful to be where it is warm and sunny, and in a place where I actually know someone. I did have an interesting realization the other day. I was in Allsup's in Jal, checking out, and I heard a person behind me talking, but didn't pay attention to what was being said. Finally, I looked around, and it was an old family friend, and he was talking to me. This has happened to me several times since I've been home. I guess being in a big city where you are anonymous is rubbing off on me a little bit.

I have always been amazed that people can be so zoned out and in their own world, and be totally oblivious to the people and things in their surroundings. Now I kinda understand, but don't necessarily want to be that way. Oh well.

I spent most of Friday and Saturday with Adrienne and her family. Friday night, we watched "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler...it was pretty funny. I did mention to Adrienne that it was weird watching a Disney movie starring Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider. Hmmmm. Then we re-watched "Twilight." I really like that movie...the cinematography is great! We had milkshakes, candy, and popcorn.

Saturday, I met my dad, brother, and two sisters in Hobbs at Maddux Monument. We finally picked out a headstone for my mom. I don't know why it has taken so long...it's been almost seven months...but I feel VERY relieved that it is done. It wasn't as hard or as emotional as I thought it would be, even though my dad choked up once, and that made me choke up, too. Maybe that's why we waited...to let our emotions heal a little bit. The lady in charge told us that a family was in on Friday, and the kids argued with their mom the whole time, and threatened to NOT visit their dad's grave if their mom didn't get the headstone engraved the way they wanted it. Finally, after two and a half hours, two of the kids stormed out mad. That story made me sad. How selfish of those children to treat their mom with so little respect and compassion. I hope it bites them in the ass really soon.

Thursday, I went to Lubbock with Tyler and Abby. We had a great time. Abby was picking out decorations for the prom in Eunice. She was the official photographer this year. We ran into a little bit of bad weather, but it didn't dampen our fun.

I'm looking forward to another great week. Maybe Tyler and I will play some golf, and then on Saturday, I am watching the NFL draft with Tyler. I know you are all jealous...you can come, too!

Zero...Zip..Nada

Can you tell I have had nothing to write about? It's frightening, really. Nothing worthwhile or interesting to report. I MUST get a life! I am happy to be back in New Mexico, where there is warmth and sunshine. I think I got a good start on a tan yesterday, in spite of the wind. I do have an "owie" on my thumb from pruning Adrienne's rose bush. I don't think I have ever seen thorns that sharp. They're almost like a weapon. Today I am taking it easy, because I took allergy medication, and it always makes me sleepy and fuzzy in the brain.