Really?

This is definitely going on my list of things to see this summer. This is the speed limit sign at the Catamaran Resort Hotel in San Diego.

Summer Plans

I'm so excited!  Initially I was only going to spend six weeks in San Diego this summer because that's what they offered me at work.  Well, just this last week they asked if I was going to be there the whole summer or just six weeks.  I didn't know I had a choice!  Of course I told them I was going to spend the whole summer in San Diego with my husband doing absolutely nothing but lay on the beach and take surfing lessons.  Okay, maybe I didn't say so many words, but yes, I'm going the whole time!  Every time I think about it I get all giddy inside!  Maybe that's just what I needed to get through this frigid Chicago winter. 

I'm Thankful For...

I'm sure millions of people are making lists of things they are thankful for and posting it on their blogs. One more can't hurt, so here's my list:

Jason: the greatest and smartest husband ever. He is so sweet, patient, thoughtful and kind. I am so glad to be able to spend forever with him. Jason is also very modest. He'll tell you he's just lucky when taking tests. hah.

Our families. They are so great and I can't wait to spend time with them in just a few weeks.

Deebo. He's the best dog ever. I'm not kidding. He's so soft and tender. All the other dog owners in the hood say he is metrosexual. He's swell.

Our apartment. We got really lucky with grad student housing. I love our apartment and if it had a second bedroom and we were staying in Chicago for a while I'd buy it. I feel so safe which is a bit different from our last apartment (I'll blog about that later).

Awesome Fabric. I could go to a fabric store every day. I love fabric. I also love sewing. I've been on a sewing kick lately. It's been awesome. I have stacks of fabric with visions in my head for them.

Summer. I love sunshine and warmth. I can't wait to have continuous summer! Ahhh... San Diego.

The ability to sleep on a moments notice. When I say I'm going to sleep, I'm not kidding. I can sleep and nap with the best of them. Oh, I'm also thankful for our awesome pillows. It really makes a difference when you have a good pillow.

Hot Chocolate, Macaroni & Cheese, Carrot Cake and Water. Those are definitely my favorite foods/drinks. I really like water. I don't drink a lot of other things because they make me thirsty. Weird huh?

My sense of smell. It's so much better than the average. Jason often says I have a super sniffer. I can smell things much earlier than most. There is an obvious downfall to this ability, but for the most part it's been good.

Skirts. I LOVE them. They're cute and feminine and fun. If my legs didn't get cold I'd wear them every day.

San Diego Bound

I am so excited. We are going to San Diego next summer. Jason accepted an internship with Fish and Richardson. It will be great. I love SD and can totally see myself living there forever. I don't enjoy winter and feel it would be perfect to live somewhere that doesn't get very cold.

Eye Physicians & Surgeons of Chicago (my work) has been so accomodating. They are going to give me six weeks off next summer to enjoy SD. It will be awesome. Deebo and I will just bask in the sun for six long, glorious weeks. I will do crafty things, read a lot and take surfing lessons. I'm not kidding, Fish and Richardson provides them for their interns and wives. Unfortunately Deebo doesn't like water, but if he did he would totally be out there too.

It will be so nice to live by family. Jason's sister Karen and her family live there. They have a 2.5 year old daughter Ella. She is fantastic and I'm certainly her favorite aunt.