Janae Says...

You know, I really don't feel like doing a post for November. I feel like all the bad things happened this month. Maybe in doing a post I'll see some things to be grateful for.  On November 1, I was alone cleaning the house and doing projects (assembling a bookshelf) when I was told by my dad that my grandpa was on his way out and that I needed to say my goodbyes. I got a lot done that day and just tried to stay busy with Matthew out of town and such sadness looming everywhere. I made chili, corn bread, pumpkin cookies, and whipped cream. I watched Labyrinth since I didn't watch anything on Halloween.  My grandpa passed away in the wee hours of November 2, his birthday. Judaism teaches that this is a life considered complete and full circle. I made a German chocolate cake for his birthday. That day, we learned that a procedure on Matthew's dad was unsuccessful. Overall it was just a sad day. On November 3, I went to work but waited for word about Matthew's dad, Rick

WEDDING MONTH! Whoa. OK, here's how October went.  October 1, I had my mom come over to dye my hair. I still have a lot of silver on the back/side, but oh well. It's better than it was.  Friday, October 2 we went and got Thai food per Matthew's request. It was an interesting experience. They had us order and pay up front before seating us. My green curry was too spicy, so they brought me some Massaman curry instead. Thai food is so expensive, but I got three meals out of the Massaman, so it's worth it.  Saturday, I got groceries, went to Orange Theory, did laundry, watched/listened to conference. I didn't do a great job of listening, but I did try. I went back to the store, and ran errands between sessions, which is always a bit of a nightmare. I went to Crumbl (had to get the pumpkin roll cookie before it left), Dollar Tree, Smith's again, a car wash, and Dutch Bros. Then back home to watch more conference. I took myself to a movie (The Broken Hearts Gallery) a