I meant to take a million pictures this weekend so I would have an awesome picture-filled blog up for you all to read. Alas, this did not happen. So you'll just have to imagine my weekend instead.
I also have to say that when I am out and about amongst family and friends, I am always surprised by how many people comment on this blog. It's a little scary to write whatever I want and put it out there in to the internet world, so thank you very much for reading. I know that once you put yourself out there in to a space like this, you open yourself up to judgement and criticism. However, with keeping true to the theme of my last post, I'm working on being my complete true self. This blog is my complete true self. I have to be okay with not everyone loving me. Thanks for sticking around!
This past Monday Kyle had an unfortunate accident and his car is no longer able to be driven.
{Only a car was injured in the making of this unfortunate incident.}
I took Kyle to work in the mornings (which made me feel fancy because I got to drive in to official downtown). While we both have been a little sleepy, we found that we actually enjoy riding together in the morning. I really enjoy chatting with him on the easy breezy commute in. And let's be real, it also kept me from never being late to work. :) Kyle got a car from his dad this weekend to use until we figure out what car Kyle will be getting, but we also decided that we might keep up the riding together thing every so often. He took the bus home and said it was actually very easy and not bad at all. It definitely helps that the bus stop is literally at our house. A couple of the cars that Kyle is looking at are manual so Kyle is also driving his dad's old car to get a refresher on driving a stick shift and to see if that's something he could deal with long term. We did a lot of practice driving today and it was actually pretty fun. A few nervous moments but it's like an adventure every time you get in the car!
One day this week I was feeling stuck in a food rut so I decided to stop by this new place that opened on Mckinney Ave. called Origin Natural Food. They serve "take-away" food that is prepared and packaged fresh, ready to be microwaved! All of their food is gluten free and they are also paleo friendly. I had paleo meat loaf with a side of sweet potato salad. As you can see in the below picture, I mushed it all up together and it was fantastic! Please go try their food. You won't be sorry. They have awesome coffee choices and a salad bar as well.
I have to admit that being gluten free is a little rough right now. I am very happy that everyone is so much more aware of it and there are so many more options for me to eat. However, since it seems to be a craze right now, many people roll their eyes at you when you tell them that you're gluten free. Oh, you're one of those hipsters. Did you ride your vintage road bike up here? Trust me, I don't choose to be gluten free. I have Celiac's disease and it makes me horribly ill. Honestly, if I didn't have physical (usually immediate) side effects, it would be hard for me to maintain my gluten free diet. I want a donut!!! Just one big regular glazed donut. That's honestly the only food I miss.
We went over to my mom's house to have dinner this evening to visit with her, Tom and my grandma. {I may or may not have had two pieces of gluten free cake! My trainer at the gym tomorrow is going to wonder why I'm running so slow.} She has my wedding dress and I got to try it on for the first time since picking it out. Let me tell you, I have been having wedding dress nightmares for about two months now. Last night I dreamed that when I put on my dress, it was purple and only went down to my knees! Luckily, when I tried it on tonight this was not the case. I was worried about it fitting because when I went to order it, the assistant was of very little help when figuring out the size. I have a wide variety of measurements apparently so they gave me like 5 dress sizes that I could order. I randomly picked one and luckily it fits!! Kyle did not see, don't worry.
I apologize for the rambling nature of this post, but alas, this is my life right now. I hope this finds you enjoying the tail end of your weekend and you feel rested and ready for Monday!
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