#37

I went to my best friend's mom's funeral today.  She was also my middle school teacher and like a second mom to me.  It had been many years since I had come back to the church where I spent my youth.  I wish it had been under different circumstances, but she will always be in my heart.

A beautiful and wonderful woman. I miss her.

#48

Today, Eric and I went to Fredericksburg, TX for Oktoberfest!

The weather was perfect to meet up with our old friend Felix, and was able to meet his mom and new gf.  The food and beer were amazing (I opted for the Hefeweizens, of course).  I even tried the "Jr Striker" to see if I could hit the bell with the mallet, but only managed up to "big boy."  The next time I come, I'll have to wear some lederhosen and bring the rest of the family!

16 years and counting! 

The "German taco" = sausage and sauerkraut in a big bun = YUMMY

Eric showing off his agility

This turkey leg was AMAZING

PROST!

#13

I finished my last swimming lesson today.  8 total one-hour lessons in a swim class specifically for "Adults."  There were 3 of us in the class, and our teachers were a couple of awesome teenagers. I bought a pair of goggles, a swim cap, and a one-piece bathing suit, so I look like a pro already (Eric's dad has already made fun of me in my get-up, so I'll have to remember to take a selfie next time to post).  Definitely need a LOT more practice, but I learned the basics of freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke.  But most importantly, I am more comfortable in the water.  :)

#46

Last month, I had my hair professionally dyed with red highlights by the awesome Anna Gonzalez at Treusdell, holla!  

Hair never looks as good as the day you get it done

#28

I wore my rubber boots today! Thunderstorms have been rolling in and out, and I decided to do errands in the pouring rain - HEB, Walgreens, the post office.  It took me so long to wear them because they are too tight, so now I'm handing them down...but it's fun to take big steps into puddles.

Bruce doesn't like thunderstorms

One of the errands I did was another crazy thing that has taken forever for me to do...get film developed from pictures I took in 2002! - had no idea what pictures were on them, but they were pictures of my dad and grandpa before he passed away, my friends (the fab 5) from my first and only rave, and my dorm room complete with my Deftones and System of a Down posters.

 RAVE! Complete with "under 21" hand stamps

 Fab 5 circa 2002 BFF

#24*

As you can see, this post is marked with an * because I technically did not get a Henna tattoo.  Instead, I got a REAL tattoo!

A phoenix

There are multiple meanings.  I won't go into too much detail or mushy stuff, but it is mostly related to my fiancee, best friend, and love of my life, Eric. 

Other slightly less substantial reasons:
-Our high school mascot is the phoenix....ten year reunion anyone?
-Phoenix tears have healing powers, which somewhat relates to being a doctor
-Profound meaning of the cycle of death and rebirth from the ashes - the circle of life kind of thing is beautiful

Meanwhile, I will still try to get a Henna tattoo.   I have a few really good Indian friends who I am counting on to invite me to their wedding.  Maybe at that point, it will be appropriate to get a Henna tattoo.

#39

Well, I haven't posted anything since I started "doctoring." That just goes to show you how much time I've had....not much. Anyways, FINALLY, I can cross another item off my list!

Due to my upcoming nuptials and my loans in forbearance, I'm getting Invisalign!!! which also means I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed last Friday! I actually had a 5th gimp tooth that they took out. Despite all of the horror stories (thanks, friends), I had hardly any swelling, only took 3 vicodin, and had great support from Eric and my parents (they make the best mashed potatoes). But now I have to work 14 days straight to compensate for taking 2 days off in a row, so who knows when the next post will be..... :(

the gimpy one is cute