Today is my brother, Andrew's, birthday. This photo has nothing to do with that, but I only saw him in the very early morning so I didn't have my camera. And he wouldn't pose cutely behind the rocking chair. I bet he would have when he was 26.
Woke up to the sounds of thunder and rain and thus did nothing until it was time to go to work; finally made a floor set at Aero. 11 hours later, I left. With no break from work or the disturbing banter of younger girls I was happy to be leaving. But not happy to step in a big puddle. Or to hit every possible red light on my journey home. Despite it all, I was pleasantly surprised to see a little bunny perched in my driveway when I pulled in. And so close! I didn't get a great photo, but that bunny sat there for a while. So cute. Made my night!
I am officially an official cake decorator. Here is the fruits (PUNS!) of my very first assignment. If you're thinking it looks a little goofy, it's alright because this is just what the customers asked for. They picked it. I just made it. But I didn't do the writing. No way I could write that pretty on there like that. I need a lot of practice for that shizz. But yay! I'm learning stuff!
What a splendid Wednesday. My mother came back from Texas, there was a sweet thunderstorm, and I got promoted! No longer am I Cookie's little candy bitch. In record time, I've moved up in the world (but down in the building) and am officially now a cake decorator! This is not only good for me creatively, but it's awesome for my sanity! I won't have to deal with customers OR hear about Cookie's adventures in the bathroom! Hump Day Hurray!
Keeping with the theme of the weekend, I went with Jimmy to his father's surprise birthday party. When my family goes out of town, I just hang out with all of my friends' family. I'm like the girl you can introduce to your mother. Date for hire. Well, not for hire. I'm not an escort. Don't get any funny ideas. Clearly I'm no hooker or else I could not retain the title of being the girl you can take home to mom! 
Alissa Terry of the Millville Terry's was married today. I bore witness; along with God and friends and family. Every time I go to a Catholic wedding I say that it's the last one I'm ever going to (unless I marry a Catholic....). They're very long, there's lots of sitting and standing, and a little creepy. I wasn't raised Catholic so some of the practices are a little alien to me. I mean no disrespect to anyone that practices, but communion creeps me out. Ceremony aside, a good time was had by all. Food was good, cake was yummy, and Nathan and I are probably going to be on the next season of Dancing with the Stars. Holler!
John Lennon circa August 1966
I suppose it's worth noting, I got a job. Just a little part-time thing at the Lollipop Tree (which is a custom cake and candy shop here in town). I had originally applied to be a cake decorator, but they gave the position to someone with cake decorating experience. Understandable. I only had cake eating experience. But then a few weeks later, they called me out of the blue and asked if I was interested in doing something else. Due to family illness, they need someone to help out with the candy making and other Lollipop Tree duties. So, I'm just coming in a few days a week for a few hours and doing that. It's not bad. We'll see how it goes. Oh lolli lolli
Got home sometimes after 2am with a bad headache. This is the best card I could whip up under those conditions! It doesn't really matter. It was for a 2 year old after all. I knew he'd barely look at it. But Jesse and Andrew liked it so I didn't regret making it.
Despite a very sore back and very hot, sticky weather, I gave Gizmo a bath followed by a walk down the Maurice River Path. At least, I think that's what it's called. Be that as it may, it was a pretty exciting walk. I got bit by a mosquito, we saw a man on a bike, we had a laugh at the spelling disabilities of Millville graffiti artists, and nearly stepped on a big snake. It wouldn't have been as scary of an experience if I had realized it was a snake rather than thinking it was a snake. In my mind, this stick suddenly moved and slithered away very quickly. It was freaky. Of course, Gizmo failed his terrier breed by being completely oblivious and looking up at me with a face full of, "what is your problem?" Can't wait for our next walk! Never know what will happen!
Been keeping myself busy the past few days taking care of things around the house. Gave myself a little creativity break. But Jamie and I did step out today and visit the new foot bridge over the Maurice River. I just made up that term "foot bridge" since I'm trying to say it's a bridge for people to walk over, not automobiles or trains. So, yeah, foot bridge. It's a pretty nice little bridge. It's also a safe haven for the most spiders I've ever seen. So, even if people aren't loving it, spiders are. And, guess what, we didn't kill a single one!
Baby Mine
I suppose this is my official announcement: I eat sushi. It's left the safety of tasting and trying with my mother and become something I can do on my own with my friends! It's pretty exciting! Look how excited Jamie is!
What's a baby?
