I needed something to get me through these last few winter months.

So you may have already figured out that I'm not a huge fan of winter. In fact, I don't really hate things, but I might hate winter.

So in an attempt to think warm thoughts, I booked a trip to Hawaii!!! It's not until March, but it's all I can think about. Hopefully tomorrow when I'm scraping snow off of my windshield in freezing temps, it won't be quite so bad 'cause I can just imagine myself on the beach. March cannot get here fast enough.

Conundrum

I went to the dentist last week and he told me that I should drink out of a straw to prevent discoloring my teeth. But then my dermatologist says I shouldn't drink out of a straw to avoid wrinkles around my mouth. So I guess I have to choose? Wrinkles or stained teeth- it's a toss-up.

Hard to believe it's been 10 years since we were worrying about Y2K.

We wanted to avoid having our house trashed like last year, so we opted out of throwing a New Year's party. Instead, we got a few friends together for some dining, dancing, rooftop celebrating, sparkling cider drinking, midnight kissing, and snowy hot-tubbing (platonic, snowy hot-tubbing). Welcome 2010, I can't wait to see what you've got in store!

Wore my bow tie for the occasion (compliments of Shea).

** Photo from the Belvedere rooftop via Beastmaster

Always nice to end the night with a good soak.

New Year's 2010

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**Brought to you by the lovely Rebekah of Monkey City.

Senior moments

One of the best things about working with people with Alzheimer's is that you never know what you're going to get when you show up in the morning, so it's always exciting. Sometimes I'll have a cute little grandma give me a hug and tell me I'm an angel and then turn around 20 minutes later and say "Help me break this window or I will kill you" (just happened 2 days ago)- only to come back in another 15 minutes and say hello with no recollection. Needless to say, it provides for a lot of laughs.

One of my favorite old ladies is the grumpiest lady in the whole community, but I just can't help but love her. Today, she had me in stitches.

Me (as I walk by her in the hallway): Good morning!

Old lady: Shut up.

Me: Did you just tell me to shut up?

Old lady: No, I said "Have a nice day."

Me: Oh, that's what I thought. (And then I gave her a big hug)

Utahans love terms of endearment

Call me crazy, but I think terms of endearment (i.e. sweetie, honey, sugar, etc.) are supposed to be used with people that are dear to you, not by the man at the Taco Bell drive through. "Here's your taco. Have a great night sweetie." What? Did he just call me sweetie? For all he knows I'm not sweet at all.

Okay, okay, I don't really care that much. Maybe it stems from the fact that I'm not super comfortable using terms of endearment. I once had a boyfriend that told me that this bothered him. True story. Maybe I'll make that one of my 2010 goals "Use more terms of endearment". Then I'll be a true Utahan, darling.

I forgot what it feels like to be warm.

Luckily I'm headed to Southern CA for a reminder. Can't wait to catch some rays (I'm in serious need of some Vitamin D- and a tan). While the sun will be nice, the real highlight will be catching up with these lovely ladies. High school flashbacks, here I come!

Holidate '09 (not quite as catchy as Holidate '08)

It's that time of year again. The time to throw on a party dress, eat delicious food, and dance until my feet hurt. Check, check, and check. Already looking forward to Holidate 2010.

Good Company

Everyone loves a good white elephant gift.

Looks like the "hand on the hip" is not only my picture pose, but also my dance move.

BIG mistake.

I know better than to drink Diet Coke at 9:30pm.