Dear Blog,

Dear Blog,

I am sorry I've been neglecting you. It's been a long week and I just couldn't find time to reconnect. I also dont like to blog unless I have time to comment on others' blogs as well. *sigh* Some things I haven't gotten to talk to you about include my scary puddle jumper flight in the snowstorm... which they had to spray w/ de-icer (whoa...and yes, I took a photo through my window seat window..haha), the less-than-polite teen sitting next to me on the plane who threw his jacket on my lap and took my armrest (hmph!), the awesome men's coat Eric ordered (and was so pumped about b/c it was on crazy sale) that arrived and turned out to be labeled wrong as a men's coat...it was a women's...(haha). I haven't commented on the Bachelor (whoa) or on the Biggest Loser. I forgot to tell you how I bought a space heater b/c I was freaking out about freezing to death in my sleep...til I got it home and got terrified of a fire in my sleep and never even got it out of the box. (Paranoid=me)

I also didn't get to tell you about my friend, L's, father who passed away last week from a long (10 year) battle with cancer. (didn't know you signed up for a semi sad blog, did you? sorry peeps...I dont mean it to be like that...). Last night, you could have found me among a room full of fabulous ladies-some who flew in, some drove in from other cities, some drove from across town... all surrounding our friend, L, with some love, some laughs, support... and A LOT of food and wine (seriously, the amount of food/wine we put away is embarassing). We actually had a really good time..and most importantly, so did L. :) (Think piles of high school photos were brought out...haha). Today, we all joined our friend in support at her father's prayer service....and will do the same tomorrow at his funeral.

While her father is in a much better place, it makes me sad that she's joining some of us who have lost a parent and it also makes me sad to know some of the things she's likely thinking, having lost my father too. Mine was a long time ago and I'm so truly blessed to have my mom, even though we had our years where she likely wanted to send me to boot camp (rightfully so). But that doesn't mean I don't get a little awkward during that whole "father/daughter" dance thing at weddings... *shrug* Anyway, I remember the days when it was weird to have lost a parent...and now it's not quite as weird...which makes me have one of those "I'm really a grown up, arent I?" moments we all have from time to time. Some of those are jubilant and exciting, while others, like this one, are kinda heavy...and that's okay.

So, I've been pretty busy and will definitely try to be better this week, but I've also not been in a blogging mood really.. Mind you, I haven't been in a bad mood..or even an introspective mood...just kinda didn't feel like setting time aside for you, dear blog. Back to normal soon...Until then, hope everyone's well in bloggidy land and had a fulfilling weekend. :) I'm just excited temps are above 20...for.reals. 40 is like a heat wave right now and I'm loving it...

Much love,

Jax