Midterms Stink.

Normally, I try to put a positive spin on things. I try to smile, and adopt a cup-half-full mentality.

...Yeah, not this week. This week is midterms week, and it's awful. BUT- the good news is, only one more test, and then I'm free for spring break! Yippee!

Tim and I are double dating with our friends Brad and Tyler tomorrow night, and I can't wait! The plan is to eat dinner, go bowling, possibly grab some froyo, and then head to Refuge, the student worship service at Ouachita.

As much as I'd like to go on, I have a study session calling my name. One...more...day...

-clg

FREEDOM!

I have officially done away with all forms of social media for the time being, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it! It's amazing how liberating it is! I want to spend my time living my life, not comparing mine to other people's! Don't get me wrong, social media isn't all bad, and I'm sure I'll return eventually...but this is definitely a good thing for the time being!

I just went on a completely lovely 4 mile power walk with Katie, and it couldn't have been better! Spring is here- though sometimes interrupted by cold spells- and it is raising my mood like nobody's business! It was the most wonderful walk ever- complete with green grass, blooming flowers, a nice breeze, and country music. Perfection!

Now, we're heading off to dinner at the caf, followed by an EEE meeting and then later, an EEE intramural basketball playoff game! And lots and lots of homework in between all of that- but I don't even mind, because, guess what? IT'S SPRING!

...which means it's almost SUMMER! My absolute favorite.

Life is good. Feeling blessed, content, and excited about the future!

-clg

Meet Julia.

What can I say? I love making videos! She's so silly.

-caylielane.

Meet Carson.

Precious little brother.

-caylielane.

I woke up at 8:12 this morning.

...And I'm proud to say that that's the earliest I've woken up since I graduated high school! Although, that will change on Friday- Dad and I are headed to Washington DC for a father/daughter trip, and our flight leaves at 6 am! So... I'll be up and around no later than 4:30 en la mañana! Good stuff, man. Good stuff.

This morning, I finally got my precious little friend of a car back from the shop. It was a glorious reunion, complete with rolled down windows, sunglasses, and a little bit of Natasha Bedingfield. Absolutely fabulous. Anyhoo, my car and I ran a plethora of errands today, all before 11:30! Including:

• Walgreens
• The Bank
• Dropped off Carson at preschool (can't believe my bro is about to be a preschool grad!)
• Bought my lifeguard swimsuit
• Walmart

...And, I had sushi for lunch with my dad and Christian! It was a happy thing. Goodness gracious, I love sushi in all (ok, most) of its forms. So. Much.

The rest of my day consists of picking up Carson from preschool, bringing him back home, and then immediately heading back out for a lifeguard meeting. Today, I will find out my hours for the summer! Honestly, I'm going to just take as many as they will give me. Bring on the sunscreen!

After that, I'm heading home for a hang out night with my dad and brothers. Swimming, grilling, and making gluten-free cake with my newly gluten-free five year old brother. It should be a joyous night!

And then...sleep. Ah... I like sleep.

-caylielane.

Me and that Julia!

What can I say? We are goof balls. Straight up goof balls. We may or may not have sprinted around Dillards today (er... speed walked.)  in search for something for me to splurge on... what can I say? I had a gift card! The result? Nike shorts. I love any and all running shorts, but Nikes are my fave. Toodloo!

-caylielane.

PS- I've been experimenting with iMovie on my Mac today! Enjoy! Never mind the fact that "Call Me Maybe" is the background song for both videos... complications.

Just an update.

Two days ago, my sickly self slept all day because the stomach bug had its hold on me. Then, that night, I had trouble falling asleep, as you may remember, due to the fact that my last blog post took place around 4:00 am. Well, I didn't get to sleep until 6 am that morning! It was a strange sensation falling asleep as sunlight was beginning to seep through my bedroom window.

Needless to say, I slept late yesterday morning! When I finally did wake up, I was informed that poor Christian had caught my bug. He literally slept all day yesterday. So, while my family headed out to church (which I was sad to miss- apparently it was extra great yesterday!), I stayed home and dozed, watched Project Runway, and layed out/ swam in our back yard. It was a nice, lazy morning. For lunch, I ordered a gluten-free Domino's pizza! Their new crust is absolutely delish!!

By this point in the day, I was feeling pretty restless. I mean, I had just spend five days flopping on the beach, and a day and a half being lazy and sickly. So, when the rest of the fam got home, I got dressed and headed out to Academy Sports (I had to pick up a new swimsuit for lap swimming) and then to the gym! Ahhh, it felt incredibly wonderful to work out again! I can't even explain. I really do go considerably crazy when I go long periods of time without working out. At the gym, I did lower body, power walked, and swam laps. It was lovely. 

Today is going to be the same as yesterday in that I will be lazy for the first half of the day, and then active for the second half! I didn't wake up this morning until about 10:30, which was fabulous. Then, I made my way downstairs and ate a bowl of Cinnamon Chex (gluten-free glory!) for breakfast. Now, I'm blogging up a storm. Around 2:45, Julia is going to pick me up, drop me off at physical therapy for my elbow, and then pick me up again in time for us to make it to Hip Hop Latin Spice- my favorite class at the gym!! 

Julia is doing all of the dropping off and picking up because my car is in the shop. It should be ready later today...fingers crossed! Once I got my own car, it has become hard to imagine how I ever got by without one!! Haha. I do so much running around on a regular basis. Thank the Lord for sweet friends like Julia who help me out when I'm in a bind!! 

Speaking of friends. I miss my Eli! We have both been traveling like crazy people. First, I was at the beach and she was in California. Now, she's at the beach. Then, with one day in between when she gets home and when I head out (we WILL hang out.), I'm heading to DC with my daddio! Then, when I get back, Eli and her mom and sister are headed to the Grand Cayman!! So, basically, mine and Eli's summer together doesn't start until she arrives back home on June 7th. At least we are getting all of the big trips done early and all bunched together! After that, we can both look forward to the trip to Destin that we are taking with my family in July! I'm so excited, I tell you!!

Wow. This post got a little lengthy. Goodness gracious, if you are still reading this, I have an enormous amount of respect for you!

I'm off to...piddle until lunchtime, I suppose.

-caylielane.