XOXO in 2025

12:30pm

Happy Valentine’s Day! <3

For whatever strange reason, this is one of my favorite holidays. Made better this year because it’s our first Valentine’s as husband and wife!!

We decided to do our fancy meal to celebrate. Since I’m at mom’s for work, he’s coming over tonight to cook and eat with us. I’d love to take off for a romantic weekend but that’s not happening this year. Instead we’ll have dinner with mom and maybe my brother.

sidenote: did I mention my brother is back at mom’s? Hopefully temporarily! Because he’s driving us all crazy already. haha. EC, mom, and I have such a good routine going. Ever since the pandemic and spending so much time together. Having someone else around is throwing off our game. Plus he’s not the most considerate or helpful all the time. And he eats a lot.

Anyway, our plan is for EC to make steaks and I’m in charge of side dishes [mashed potatoes, asparagus, mushroom gravy, red lobster biscuits]. Of course, EC being the steak aficionado, ordered some crazy Australian Wagyu I don’t know what fancy steaks. I’m going to try my best to show my appreciation, but we all know I’m not a big meat fan. I’m here for the side dishes! haha. And the dessert! I made mini-cheesecakes that will be topped with homemade caramel sauce, chocolate, and pecans. I’ve never done cheesecakes this way so I’m a bit worried about them. Worst case: I go buy ice cream for the caramel sauce because I made that last night and it’s delicious!

I started this entry a million hours ago and then got busy with clients. Tis the season. So I don’t know where my stream of consciousness was leading me earlier. shrug

I wish I could buckle down and write more. I want this year to be the one where it all turns around in a positive direction. It sure would be nice to bring some light back into my life. I mean, things have been good, great even, with getting married and the house, etc. But my health is still suffering and I want to get that right. How much does therapy cost?? hah.

That’s all I’ve got for now. I forget these don’t always have to be long drawn out adventures. Just a little here and there.

2025 is going to be a great year! Hear that world!?

rose.
4:24pm