Loyalty, Sacrifice, Purity

Friday was the burial of Slugger's grandpa. He served in the United States Air Force so his burial was at Miramar National Cemetery. This man was amazing! He served his country, family and friends like we all know we should. I have a deep respect and gratitude for the things that he taught his family because they are instilled in my husband.
Because it was a military burial the flag was laid across the casket and then folded by the honor guard. I have a profound respect and gratitude for the men and women who serve our country. They are amazing to me, and it makes my heart swell with pride in our country. After they had folded the flag, the officiator told us what it meant. The blue stands for loyalty, the white for purity and the red for sacrifice. When the flag is folded properly there is no more red showing because the sacrifice has already been given. It gave me goosebumps and as those who serve and had served in the military saluted the flag I wept a little, out of gratitude for all they have done for us!
I am grateful for the incredible man that the pilot is and for the values which he taught his children and the kindness with which I was always treated!

Monday Top Ten

In no order of specific dislike:

1. going to Firestone ( i really don't like it! It could be the fact that I always end up having to go during the week so I sit and wait for a gajillion hours)
2. listening to people ask the same question that has just been answered (I MEAN C'MON, he just said it)
3. Vomit I can't deal with it people I can't, Even superheroes have a weakness.
4. Eating healthy (ok I kinda like it but sometimes I wish I had those Gilmore Girl genes where I can eat anything fried, sugared or whatever and look thin as can be...don't try to tell me it's fake let me dream)
5. my hair at this current moment, it's long it needs cut but I am too scared someone will butcher me again HELP!
6. leftovers that I forgot about and are now starting to mold-- G&GB's fridge anyone
7. Meeting grumpy people at BABY GAP... seriously can you even say BABY GAP without smiling... no you cant so dont try
8. Missing my sistas... cause it makes me sad
9. Having this staring me down

10. Vomit...hate it seriously hate it.

Another year Another day

Yesterday was my birthday! The Politician called me and said, "What are you going to do today to celebrate being an adult?" I told her I was going to be adult and actually attend all my classes. Thanks I thought it was funny too. :) It was great though, Slugger really made it an awesome day!
I have always been weird around birthdays though, I don't really know why. Probably has something to do with the fact that I am weird, letin' my freak flag fly high!
No but really I think that it has to do with expectations, I have always expected a lot on my birthday (say a surprise party for the first 23 years of my life), but as I have gotten older it becomes just a day and I get sad. Sad about no more cinnamon rolls to take to school and share or phone calls from loved ones. But yesterday I had no expectations, I knew that Slugger loved me and was working hard and I knew that I was giving myself the day off from homework and as honestly crap like as that sounds it was enough! (ok ok I knew I was getting some awesome bike shoes a new helmet and bondibands) but really I was happy and as we went out to dinner it was enough to be with my best friend. Maybe that was my gift maturity for the day, great gift.

hate to tell you but my immaturity came back today "If the pockets are hanging out of your shorts THEY ARE TOO SHORT!"

Here he is the best Birthday present ever!