TANK GIRLZ Weather Report: Today I saw this magical white stuff, it fell from the sky, I think its called snow, but I can't be sure......Unfortunately it did not stick....but it was nice to see....the magic.....
LEGS and I went to the Reedville Cafe' for breakfast today with Uncle Firefighter and Aunt Sheriff. I suspect we cannot get enough of the Reedville Cafe's amazing food. LEGS looked down at his stomach tonight and was surprised to see how big his belly has gotten......I don't look down because I know I look practically pregnant.....it will be absolutely necessary to thin and dry out when we get back to Alabama....
I have kept my promise to do something that scares me everyday, except it has been hard to find things that aren't too ridiculous so it hasn't been everyday.....but its been more than usual......
Today I went with 'Medicine Woman' and got a third piercing in my ear. I have wanted one for awhile, and after saying goodbye to my Ninja yesterday I wanted to do something painful. I know it sounds weird but I kinda miss the pain and hurt of boxing.....
We went to an actual piercing place, which I prefer over your standard 16 year old dizzy girl working at Clare's. The chick who pierced me was super cool, and did a great job. (For those of you in the Portland area its called 'The Black Hole' in Beaverton) I CANNOT believe how nervous and scared I was. I wanted a tiny stud, but they only had hoops, now that I have a hoop I think I like it better than a stud....
I sat down and she marked me, I checked it in the mirror and agreed. And then my heart started pounding...I felt the need to bail or change my mind....I started feeling shaky, it was the exact same nerves I get before a boxing match.....I was frustrated with myself for being such a wuss.....but it was quick and painless. My ears have burned a little and have run a little hot today, but I really like my third hole....
After that, 'Medicine Woman' and I went into downtown Portland to do some shopping. I bought LongShanks a gift because she let us stay with her on the way up to Oregon and we are spending New Years with her and the Boyfriend (that is in a band) on the way back to Alabama. I also purchased a reasonably priced pair of brown boots since the pair I have are shot.
I wanted to buy a lot of other stuff, but since we are moving I just didn't see the point, and I am trying very hard to be disciplined and frugal. I went into some of my favorite stores with local talent, vintage styles, and unique baubles.....I saw some pretty serious swag on the sidewalks of Portland as well......man....I miss the city! I saw so many neat things my Sisters would love....but I am hoping to send them some one of kind things from NEVER NEVER LAND and made special by me very soon....
As we were leaving......
Medicine Woman said: 'Man....that guy was creepy...'
Arms: 'What guy?' As I looked behind me......
Medicine Woman: 'That guy in that store we were just in...'
At this point I realized we had two men, who appeared to be of questionable character swiftly following us......I started to tense up and get worried......One of the men asked us if we needed them to help us carry our bags.....pshhhhhh........I said 'No Thanks!' and gave them the Ice Queen Death Stare if looks could kill........
I haven't felt that scared or nervous in a really long time.....but I told myself that I wasn't going to be victimized without a fight........Luckily they buggered off onto the TRAM....but I looked back and saw them casing some other folks on the shuttle......NO GOOD.....
Once we got home we had some other last minute errands to run. We had to hit up a few stores that we don't have in Alabama and probably won't have in NEVER NEVER LAND either.
Queen Di and I didn't finish the apron, but she is going to finish the rest of it for me and bring it to Alabama for LEGS' graduation. Even though the pattern was simple....I am afraid it was too much for me to start out with.....so when I get home I need to do some serious practice on the sewing machine......
I also got the yarn for Kay-Bear's baby blanket.......Tiffany Blue and Plum.....I can't wait to get started on it but I am afraid I have a few other projects in line.....
We packed the car tonight, its a much better this time back, more room and we don't need the roof bag.........
So tomorrow we head for our temporary home in Alabama. Its supposed to freeze tonight, so the roads are all black ice.....we will probably wait until they thaw out before we take off.......tentative plans are to stay in or around Salt Lake City tomorrow night......
LEGS has been moody all day because I know he doesn't want to leave his family and frankly neither do I.....its hard..right now we are wayward travelers with no place to call home....but like I said sometimes in life you have to be tougher than you can imagine being...
Just another day in the life of unlikely military wife....**
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