my glass house

I had the absolute greatest day. For one, two of the three new books I ordered came in the mail (I treated myself to some novels).

For two, I’m talking to Bradley again. I bit the bullet and just texted him. After nine months of not talking, I low key kinda forgot the specifics of what we were fighting about and decided it was time to just make up and get over myself. It’s really good to have him in my life again, and Zach’s Mom called me earlier to say how proud she was of me and that she was honored to call me her daughter in law. So yeah.

For three, I had my three month review at work today and my boss made me cry in the BEST way. She only said good, nice, encouraging, and flattering things about me and gave me a $1.50/hr raise. I’ve never had a better boss in my entire life. I love going to work. I love my coworkers. I love my bosses (they are five badass ladies). I love all my students. I love my job. It’s been an amazing day.

somehow this weekend I have felt like a complete adult. the dishes have not piled up, the house has been clean for four days running, the kitchen floor and walls were scrubbed today, muffins were made, letters are being written, new books ordered, husband loved, bath being enjoyed currently. I feel like I am in control and I could fucking cry.

got my first letter from my second pen pal, Lindsay from Louisiana. she seems like my twin and i love her already.

the kindergarteners at school today kept grabbing chunks of my hair and telling me how good it smelled. they also told me they wanted me to be in their classroom everyday and that they loved me. we also had a dance party while the other teachers were on their breaks. these are good kids.

wrote my first pen pal letter to Ira in Israel just now. it takes three stamps to get to Israel. I googled it. not sure how I’m going to contain my excitement waiting for a response.

JUST GOT MY PENPAL INFORMATION. IRA FROM ISRAEL. I AM BEYOND PUMPED.

another weekend for the books. Alex Weiss shot a kid and killed him today, which is totally bizarre and made me question reality. life is so strange.

talked to Kadi a little bit on the phone about him, and Michele (who is dying from her kidneys currently) and how life is just kinda sad right now.

had a big family get together at the Parliers for Jenny and Zach’s birthdays. still am not speaking to Bradley. it’s been about six months now.

and finally, we are planning a beach vacation with CJ and Elly this June. I really hope it happens. so pumped about that.

it’s Saturday and I want to relax with my coffee but zach is on an angry cleaning rampage.

in other news, I booked the hotel for his birthday surprise. I hope it’s actually a surprise and he hasn’t checked the bank statement.

had a breakdown the other night. I can’t please everyone and it drives me nuts.

Saturday I made a beautiful delicious pot roast with potatoes and carrots and five hours after eating it for dinner it poisoned us and it came right back up. Devastating.

tonight I signed up to be matched with a pen pal and I am beyond excited to make a new snail mail friend.