fun with migraines

The other day at work, all of a sudden, I couldn't see.

I had a flashback to the fifth grade in Mrs. Moppin's art class. We were painting. And my eyes stopped working. I went to the nurse and laid on the vinyl couch-like-thing. I experienced the worst headache I had ever thought possible. 

I kept wishing and hoping the same thing wasn't happening. I thought migraines were a thing of my past. Not something I ever wanted to experience again. I took some Advil hoping to kick it before it got too horrible and went to lay in the dark in one of the dentist chairs.  Too bad Sponge Bob was blaring above my head and I had no energy to get up to turn it off. I just laid there with my arms covering my eyes wanting to cry. Dallin, being the wonderful husband that he is, brought me some lunch hoping some food would help matters.

Too bad it only made me feel even more nauseous. He left me and went back to work. I went back to my desk and held my head in my hands. I asked Dallin if he could come back and take me home. There was no way I could last the rest of the day. As soon as I walked through the door, I made it to the bathroom and sprawled out on the floor. I didn't know my head was able to hurt that bad.

Luckily I was able to fall asleep. Sleep always helps.

Yesterday I felt like a new woman. Still had a slight headache but nothing compared to the day before.

I may have jinxed myself. 

I couldn't see again today. Unfortunately I had driven myself to work and was a little unsure I would even be able to see well enough to make it home. Needless to say, I made it home and slept again. 

I am scared of what tomorrow will bring.

Doctor on Friday.

No more migraines please!

Spring flowers make me happy...a lot.

I have been so excited for Spring this year, even more than any other year it seems.
It always amazes me how quickly the grass turns green...flowers bloom...and the sun decides to grace us with its presence.
I was inspired this week by a lovely friend to buy some adorable pots to plant some flowers.
Dallin has chuckled at me all day--I've been that excited to go buy pots and flowers. 
He is so sweet to humor me because, if you know Dallin at all, you know he could care less about flowers or anything close to it.
So please join me in getting excited for Spring!

My Hunka

Reasons why I stinking love Dallin Edwin Maleisea Ah-Mu:


His crazy awesome Samoan name.

He has pretty blue eyes.

He cleaned his Mom's kitchen today, just so she didn't have to.

He has accepted, and even adopted, my obsession for a clean house.

We talk gibberish to each other and somehow we understand what the other is trying to communicate.

He is always thinking of ways to make our life and future together better.

He works hard.

Our ability to work together as a team in almost every situation.

Our lazy days spent together.

His understanding and willingness to forgive my shortcomings.

That's a pretty good list...yeah...I am a very lucky girl.

My New Found Love

I get giddy every time I walk into our living room and see this beauty out of the corner of my eye. Ahh the simple things in life....

365 days

365 days ago, Dallin and I officially started dating. I have been thinking today on how much things have changed in the past year. It is pretty amazing to both of us how we have been together since we met on that fateful night at the Fullmer's. We have been through a lot in this first year together and I know that we will continue to grow closer as we endure trials and joys as husband and wife. I'm still getting used to that title...I'm a wife?? Weird. But awesome. And to celebrate this year together, we went to Wal-Mart to buy me a new book and home to watch Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Yep. We are officially an old married couple. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I think I can get used to being a wife to this fella. I kind of like him.

One more week!

In one week Dallin and I will be enjoying our trip to Utah for our second reception! We can't wait to see everyone and enjoy a little mini vacation. To top it all off, my amazing Utah dad surprised us with three nights at Hotel Park City. If you want to be jealous, please look at this link.

http://hotelparkcity.com/index.html

Pretty fancy right? Yeah, we are excited!

I promised Dallin there would be no running around like crazy like we were on our last Utah trip. I figure that everyone is coming to us, so there will be no need for that right? I am going to try and plan some fun adventures for us since he has never really been able to do that when he has gone out there. This next week can't go fast enough!!

Oh and for all of you wondering if I am still Dr. Pepper free....I AM!! I have made it over three weeks so far and going strong! The first day was torture and I may drool every time we go out to eat and I see someone's deliciously caffeinated beverage pass me...but other than that...I am doing great! Be proud of me please.

Day One

Are you drooling over that picture as much as I am? I decided today that I refuse to be at the beck and call of this measly little...beautiful...delicious...i mean evil, red can. I have been very much addicted to the Pepper de la Doctor for the past ten years or so. I cannot imagine how much damage the carbonation burnage has done to my internal organs, nor do I want to.

I am not going to lie. My head felt like it was going to explode today. But I did not give in! I made it an entire day. Please keep your good non-caffeinated vibes coming my way over the next few weeks. Heaven knows I will need it!