I'm still here.

Wow, it's been a while since I last blogged! I haven't been in the mood lately, and felt like there wasn't much to blog about.

I've been kinda in a rut lately, and I'll just blame the weather for that. Luckily today was a nice day, enough so to walk outside in a lovely little park with Wolfgang. We were SO entertained with the wildlife, it was kinda pathetic.

This past week has been kinda eventful, good and kinda bad.  Let's start with the good.

Just a little over a week ago, we went to P!ink's concert!  It was INCREDIBLE.  I'm so serious. She is a phenomenal performer.  I've always liked her, and it was so cool to see her live.  Unfortunately I don't have proof from this experience,  for the most part because we had terrible seats.  And by terrible, I mean terrible. They shouldn't have been selling our seats. Wolfgang felt pretty bad because this was my Christmas present from him, but it was still a blast regardless. Our goal is to see her again in he future, and pay better money for better seats.  It would be totally worth it.

This week has also been a doozy for us in terms of health too. I'm pretty sure a bunch of nasty sh-- has been going around church from all the snotty nose children.  Seems that everyone at church has been sick with the same type of things.  Needless to say, the activity for the youth kids this week, we disinfected lots of stuff in the church building- I think we should have fumigation the whole place.  OK, I know that is for pests, but they should have one for germs, right?

Anyway, Wolfgang was violently sick on Monday, but not hospital status, thank goodness.  Luckily I didn't get what he had, but I came down with a nasty cold myself.  Each of us had to take off a day from work this week.  Payday will remind us next week. ;)

Well, that about does it.  Have a lovely weekend!

How am I suppose to take this upcoming "winter storm" seriously when it's beautiful and sunny outside, hours before? Wolfgang has already been told to work from home tomorrow. Too bad you (I) can't work from home, when you work at a hotel....

Your tax dollars at work {play}

Since you and I {don't even get me started on Maryland's taxes. ugh!} are paying for the free fun things to do in DC, Wolfgang and I decided it was time to hop on the metro again yesterday, and head to Smithsonian's National Zoo.

It was nice to be outside, together, and away from work. Working on Valentine's Day week/weekend is hell, when you work in a spa.

Since it is the winter, quite a few of the animals were not outside to look at because it's too cold for them, or their habitats were being renovated.  However, we were still able to see lions, and tigers, and panda bears....and some other creatures.  We decided it'd be better to come back when it's warmer.

Here are some pictures of some of the animals we saw.

Bad A's.

 The little guy on the bottom was clapping! cute.

Cutie Patutie.

A wedding and mini vaycay

At the beginning of the month, we went to Vegas to celebrate my cousin Joy's wedding!  It was a lovely occasion, and I was finally able to meet her (now) husband.  He is a great guy and I think he will be able to handle our crazy family well.

After a few days in Vegas, Wolfgang and I decided to spend a few short days in Phoenix! We had a great time relaxing in the perfect, perfect weather {think 70s, people!}. I even wore shorts and sandals one day. I could have cried.

Wolfgang's old "Marriott family" at the Camelback Inn took very good care of us for two nights, then the last night we stayed with some friends. We were both able to visit with old friends and co-workers, and quickly realized how much we missed them, and how much we miss our desert livin'. We really did have it good in Phoenix in many ways. 

Also, I was finally able to take a picture of my favorite sign!  

Isn't that great?  It's on the drive between Vegas to Phoenix. And literally, there is nothing around. There are some interesting podunk towns outside of Phoenix, and now Wolfgang and I decided that when we are feeling sorry for ourselves, we are now just going to say, "It could be worse, we could be living in Wikieup."

Hooked.

I'm not into gore.

I'm not into zombies, zombie apocalypse, or comic books.

But I'm SO into the TV show "The Walking Dead."  I'm totally hooked!  Season 3 of the show returned tonight after a grueling several weeks winter break.

Any other unlikely fans out there?

I already can't wait for next week.

Cold.

This was my morning.

I wore leggings under my work uniform today, and kept them on all day long.

PEOPLE. This isn't normal! Over the last 48 hours or so, the temperature has really dropped.  Husband and I have been freezing and miserable; we aren't used to this stuff.  A beach sounds really nice right about now! Luckily next week we'll be in warmer weather!  But seriously, I need a nice warm beach.

I'm old enough for this?

Yesterday in church I was asked to become the new 'Mia Maid' advisor. { = Leader/Sunday teacher for 14 & 15 yr old girls}.  I'm the least excited about the teaching part, but I'm excited about becoming a part of their awkward teenage lives.  I remember my leaders at that age playing a big role in my life, so I hope that I can live up to that for these girls. It's a little bit nerve racking, but fun at the same time.

Today it started off by going to a youth activity for all boys of girls in our church ward of the age of 12-18.  We went to a neighboring town to let them ice skate, as me and the other leaders watched and laughed when they fell  them. I layered up, but still froze my butt off.  I kept my layers on for few hours after too, my AZ blood isn't use to that!  Wish me luck with these hooligans.