"Mawwage"

"Mawwage is whot bwings us togevah today."

Who can tell me where this is from? (You get 10 points if you're the first one!)

My mom always used to crack up whenever I recited this little monologue piece. It was nice to have that fall back comedic relief for whenever it came in handy. I really miss my mom, you know? When I was in Florida I got to see my grandpa (who I hadn't seen for 10 years! oh, he is so cute!!) and my two aunts and uncles and their kids. My two aunts are my mother's sisters. They reminded me so much of her and it stinks that she wasn't there. I really don't know why she wasn't there, either. Initially she didn't want to leave her job that she had just begun. She had been working at Tucson Medical Center for several years but it had gotten to be too much. Too low moral and too hard work. So she moved over to Kindred Hospital. She was really excited about it! Then all of a sudden, come to find out that she had submitted her two weeks notice. She still hasn't told me why. I think she said something along the lines of "suffice it to say there were differences". I don't know... my mom can by so mysterious when she wants to be. So I guess it turned out that she could have gone to Florida anyways. Although I'm sure she would have said that it was too expensive or she hates flying or some other excuse. It would have been nice to have her there, though.

I think that I'm realizing how more and more I'm like my mom. Don't they always tell you that you end up like your mother? It makes me wonder what I have inherited from my mom. Hm, let's see, let's make a list!

List of What I Have Inherited From My Mom

• the propensity to dance at any and all times and places.
  
• my smile
  
• sweet-salty tooth (although I'm more sweet and my mom is more salty)
  
• the desire to sing at all times, despite somewhat of a dearth of ability
  
• the need to have a furry little puppy dog around
  
• love of walking and hiking
  
• my naivite (feigned or not)
  
• my inner reclusive nature

Speaking of dance, (hey, I just got back from dancing!) my last night in Florida I saw the movie, "Shall We Dance" with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez. It was a sweet movie. Nothing profound or life changing, but simply sweet. It was the perfect movie for the time. I really enjoyed all the dancing, all the Richard Gere and just watching the interactions of the characters. The only thing that I didn't like about the movie was the dance scene between Richard Gere and JLo. It was unnecessarily provocative with not subtle sexual undertones. Why do that? I thought it was distasteful and took away from the movie. They could have done a dance scene that was just as fun and exciting without the suggestiveness. Anyways, there is a quote in the movie regarding why people get married. Richard Gere's wife says that we need a witness to our lives. I wish I could remember more of her quote. It was fitting.

Eep! Maybe I really am getting old! My friend Emily sent me this little quiz, "Guess how old you act!" and I scored 33 years old. You can take it, too, if you like. Tell me how old you are! (Dad, if you are still reading this, I bet you anything you are younger than I am!) I don't know, am I too old? Joey says that I need to get a boyfriend. "Turn on the vibes" he said. Something about a wink and a smile. I don't know if I'm any good at that anymore! No, I can still do that. It's just effort to really get to know somebody. Oh goodness, I really am sounding like my mom now.

While we're talking about marriage, here's a song that is for sure going to be in my wedding. It is so sweet! Making Memories by Keith Urban.

Okay, bed time now.