12-11-10: Seven Years Ago Today......

Today is 12-11-10, which I think is kind of cool! Today will be a popular wedding day for sure!

As for me, I have lived in Las Vegas for 7 years today!

When I first arrived here, I hated it--now, I love it!

I've really built a life here--I've grown up here. I've learned and loved and lost here--but all and all, it's been a heck of a ride!

I'm not sure whether or not I'll be in Vegas 7 years from now, I might be--I don't know. I'd like to keep my job with the County, as I absolutely love working there--but at 26, I've realized you can plan--but never expect. So, we'll see.

I feel like I've met a lot of fabulous people here, and made a few good friends! I met my husband here and grew up a lot due to my marriage.

I have had SO MUCH FUN in the last 7 years, and so many hard times too. Everyone can say that, though, I think!

All and all, it's been pretty good. I'm glad I'm here. Reno is my "Roots," Vegas is my "Wings"!

In other news, it's Saturday and I'm being totally lazy! Drinking coffee, deciding on what to have for lunch and admiring the simply joy of my Christmas Tree! It's so nice!

It's winter time, and yet it's oddly warm outside, even for Vegas--but nice. It's the middle of December and I'm sitting here in Yoga Pants and a cute pink tank top. I look cute today, I think. I don't think I look cute everyday, but my little outfit is quite cute!

Anyway, it's nice not to be shivering and bundled up, very nice. I do hope it gets a little cold, though, for my Birthday, because as it turns out, I actually like it cooler on my Birthday--it's just weird if it's not.

I'm really happy today, not because of anything imparticular, but because why not be? I've been working really hard at work and running errands and doing Holiday Stuff and today, I'm not leaving the house AT ALL! The last time I stayed home ALL day and didn't do a darn thing was November 8th, so it's time! I SHOULD be cleaning and stuff, but my body is tired and as God is my witness, I'm NOT getting sick again (I was SO sick LAST weekend), so I'm not going to push myself and wind up sick. No thank you!

Last night, I went to Fresh & Easy (I love that Grocery Store!) and bought myself a Tiramisu Cake--oh my goodness, I just love Tiramisu! So yummy! Granted, F&E's isn't as good as The Olive Garden--but still, I get a whole cake there for the price of ONE serving TOG. So, it's good--it's really good! I came home and announced that it was my "I've lived in Vegas 7 Years tomorrow--I'm turning 27 in 12 days--I'm working hard at work--it's Christmas--Cake!"

I also made a pizza last night--that was delicious too! I make good pizza--I made my Mediterranean one--so delicious!

Anyway, as excited as I am about my Birthday and Christmas--I'm making a conscious effort to ENJOY the time. It'll fly by, just like it always does, and I'm determined to ENJOY the WHOLE SEASON! I just love this time of year--I really do!

It's fun and festive and bright--Christmas time! Tonight, I'm going to a Holiday Party and tomorrow, church! THEN, I'll come home and do a little housework--but not too much--because well, it's Sunday tomorrow, you know!

Right now. I'm watching 'America--The Story of Us' and it's making me SO incredibly proud to be an American. I wrote about this Series when it premiered this summer--and it's just as fascinating the second time around. For all its problems and hassles, this country is a blessed place! It's a place of courage and strength and grit and determination. I can definitely see how being born and raised an American has shaped me--positively and negatively. I think, as a group, we're still quite ignorant and arrogant, BUT...we're determined, hopeful, courageous, positive and amazing. I'm very proud to be an American! That being said, watching shows like this, it puts it all into perspective! Most of my generation really does not know the meaning of hard work--man--the people that built this country--and its major cities (like Las Vegas)--they're truly amazing! It's ultimately humbling to think about--wow!

Anyway, I just wanted to write something today. Perhaps I'll write more later, but right now, I'm going to go eat! I'm probably going to get some Tiramisu--oh, who are we kidding? I'm so having Tiramisu! Someday, I'll make it from scratch......

For now though, I'm just happy it's 12-11-10.....Merry Christmas! Thank You Lord, for a lovely, peaceful, relaxing day! And another Christmas time again!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)