Just What the Doctor Ordered

So, I am thinking that many of you might have noticed a little bit of a "edge" to my more recent posts. You may have had thoughts like, "Wow. I am so glad I don't let my kids play at her house," or "Good thing I really haven't talked to her that much lately, she might've bitten my head off."

I don't blame you, I haven't been at my best. So, it was decided I needed a little bit of a vacation to get some sleep and take in a little perspective. When I asked Blair about the possibility of me visiting my friend, Jane, in So Cal a couple of weeks ago...he was very supportive. I do think he might've been anxious to get rid of me.

SO...I left and got the chance to reconnect with one of my best friends. Jane and I have known each other since 6th grade. She stuck by me, the "New Kid" even when the cool girls told me in the lunch line the first day, (and I quote) "We liked our group just the way it was." (They were serving lunch, because that was the cool thing to do at Knowlton Elementary back then.) To be honest, I cannot remember a time Jane hasn't stuck by me. She is a true friend and one of the most genuine and kind people I know. We had only briefly kept in touch over the past years, and really she didn't have much of an idea what she was getting herself into letting me stay with her for 3 days. I could've been a freak cult polygamist wife or something...but, she took her chances -and within minutes of picking me up at the airport, I was pouring my heart out. It was like I never was away, and we were back in tenth grade.

Highlights of the Trip...

Sutra

The very, way too cool for me, club where we got in and saw DJ AM "spin." (I am probably too old to use that word.) It was pretty awesome. (Other than the strange men using pickup lines like, "Hey, it's my friend's birthday, so..." Nice.)

Facials and Lunch With Mel

I am not in this picture, because I look like I may have walked out of a grease factory after the facial. But, Jane and Mel are always hot, so they stay. It was so fun to see Mel - I am afraid she is never returning to Utah!!

The Angels Game

We all know I am a sports' fan, and I love Major League Baseball. My parent's got tickets while they were in town watching Maddi cheer at Nationals, and invited us to go with them. (Maddi did awesome by the way!!)

The Love of My Life...Or, the Beach

I cannot go to the beach without crying. It reminds me of my childhood in San Diego and creates a peace within me I feel nowhere else.
That being said, I became burnt toast by evening.
Jane was the worlds' most incredible host. She drove me around everywhere, made me awesome food, and let me meet some of her closest friends (including Jake, who I like very much:), and listened - endlessly listened. I am indebted to her, and so are some of you who unfortunately are around me quite often:)

Now, the coolest part about coming home was of course, seeing my family, but even more importantly, the house was clean. Blair knew that would just be the "icing on the cake" to help top off a wonderful weekend. How cool is he to hang out with our two kids, take them to soccer, and give Deak a suppository while I go on vacation?

I am very lucky, and a lot more relaxed.

Don't worry though...bitchy Jenny will still make frequent appearances on the blog. She is never far.