Feels Like 5 & Things I Used to not like, but now adore!

Hello! Happy Monday to you all! So, last night, my Mother's Day dinner went off without a hitch! Being totally honest, it was absolutely delicious! I may never make actual mancotti again--manacotti using macaroni noodles is SO much easier! My mom said it was very "Rachel Ray/Sandra Lee" of me, so I took that as a compliment! The only thing is I should've used a BIT more ricotta cheese, but it stuck together quite well and set up nicely! Unforunately, my brownies didn't set up in the middle, but it worked out because they ended up looking like, and tasting like, MOLTEN CHOCOLATE brownies! They were delicious too! It is one of my life goals to be a great cook, and the privilage of having food and loved ones to cook it for, is very cool! I kept asking my mom and husband if they liked the dinner last night, as they were eating it with furry; and my husband goes "Baby, if people are inhaling it, that means we like it!" Thank you, sweetheart! So, all went well, and I'm so pleased! My grandma would be proud too--since she's the one who taught me how to make great Italian food! Anyway, moving on.....Colin and I were discussing our 2 and 1/2 year anniversary coming up on Friday and we were talking about how realistically, it feels like 5. I've lived in Vegas 5 and 1/2 years next month, and my life when I first moved here feels like a LIFETIME ago...my life has changed so much and I've really become a woman down here. And although 2 and 1/2 years is not a short time to be with someone, a lot can happen in that short amount of time! And a lot has,. I'm glad that my husband agrees that it feels like 5 years to him too, it's not a bad thing, it's just the truth. We've been through so much, but then again, it just makes us a better couple, and better people to boot! I'm so proud! A lot of my time on this blog is spent talking about how hard marriage is; and at times, it is. We all know that. But I must admit; at times, it's really easy! There are nights, like last night, when it is unbelievably easy and joyful! When it just "fits" and feels so right! When we are partners and friends and ENJOY the heck out of one another! So, although, overall, I think marriage is tough sometimes--at other times, it's also really easy! And it's a lot like life in general--it is absolutely what you make it! Anyway, moving on again......I was thinking this morning about things I used to not like and now I adore! Like--plain cream in my coffee; so yummy! Real half/half makes ALL the difference! Dried apricots, used to hate 'em, now I love 'em! I used to not like Bon Jovi's MUSIC (shh...don't tell my husband!), now I love their music! Thanks to my husband, by the way! :) I used to not like bean dip--since my husband made it the other night, I really like it! I used to not like sweeping, but now that I do it every single day, I kind of love it! It's cathardic really! My back isn't in good enough shape to mop or vacum, so sweeping is the only floor care I can do! Perhaps that's why I like it, it makes me feel like a half-way decent housekeeper! LOL! Let's see, I used to not like the show "Family Guy," and now I find myself laughing my butt off to it, half the time I'm embarassed that I'm laughing about it--but I laugh none the less! I used to not like doing dishes--and some days, I still don't. But overall, I don't hate it anymore! I used to not like Green Tea, now if it's minty or sweet green tea, I enjoy it immensely! Okay, I love green tea, I really do! Let's see, what else? I used to not like Facebook, now I'm a part of it. I still prefer MySpace, but since no one goes there anymore, I've joined my friends on Facebook! :) I'm half ashamed to admit that because I'm still not sure whether that makes me inexplicably cool or a total technological nut! Maybe you can tell me which one I am! That's about all I want to write about for now, perhaps later, I'll blog again! But, here's to a great Monday so far and a great week to come! Thank you, Lord, for it all! God Bless Us Everyone!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)