I'm exhausted this morning, I've been working like a mad woman and my weekend kind of caught up to me this morning.

Friday night was Sushi at Sa Sa's (mmmmmmmm, what a treat!) compliments of Mary & Howard for my birthday, yes it took us this long to make it finally happen. Between their schedule, mine and at least bouts of flu/cold/crud it took us over a month to arrange a time that worked best for all involved. It was well worth the wait, I've missed them so much! I also had THE most incredible martini, I may begin exploring gin martini's as it seemed smoother than my standard dirty vodka. I suppose it's like all things alcoholic, the higher the grade of poison, the better it tastes :) These were amazing though, soooo yummy!

After lots of laughing, catching up, amazing food and Max's incredibly brave attempts at trying each and every dish (this is the picky kid who doesn't let his food touch at home, but he seemed pretty open to the experience) we went home and Max crashed out, I ended up talking with Crys until 1 in the morning. We've also needed to catch up for some time and it was good to hear her voice, plus she is facing some painful personal situations in her life and I feel we needed to connect on that so I could fully gauge where she's at.

Saturday we FINALLY finished the nasty ghetto houses. Seriously, these places need to be condemned, torn down and be rebuilt as HUD homes for the area's population that can't afford to live in Arvada, but have most of their lives. In fact, two of the places actually ARE condemned. Scary stuff. Anyway, it's over and Kristen and I are officially in complete and utter appreciation for the lives we've been given. This experience was a wake up call for both of us, let's just put it that way. Considering where we've been and where we could be and where are now, life is damn good for two single mothers who had children when they were children themselves.

Saturday night Matty came over a few, we had some beers and chatted about life for a few. He seems good, steady. We like that. After he left, I watched movies for a bit, chatted with a friend from Kansas for a few and the couch became my bed after not to long. Which I slept like crap on, but that's ok....it was sleep.

Sunday, Max and I watched movies all day and ate chicken taquito's :) Yum. I ended it with "Gone Baby Gone" and have to tell you that while I think the premise of the story is fascinating AND the social quandaries posed in the story, some of it wasn't very well acted and I found the lead characters a little flat. Really, it could've been even more powerful than it was. Worth watching though for some people though. Was in bed by 9. Gaia is still isolated in my room and beginning to let me know that she's had it with all this nonsense, she keeps trying to rub on me with the nasty spot and it makes me cringe....but she's my kitty and I love her so she can pretty much do what she wants at this point. I spent a good half an hour with her on the floor last night with a feather from my red boa, good to see her getting back to her playful self.

This week promises more of the same business. Drs appointments, taxes to file, my own house to clean, big things going on at work and Max has CSAP/soccer this week which means his schedule will be demanding. Friday night is Rhy's show, hopefully I'll get a chance to meet up with Sandy for drinks before hand as we discussed and I guess Andy wants to come meet us also, we'll see on that. Saturday Gaia gets her sutures out and I am in desperate need of grocery shopping, house cleaning and laundry at home so I'm sure I'll be pretty much home bound Saturday (nice, I'll take it) while Max has his first soccer game in Pueblo, luckily he can carpool. I can't afford the gas right now anyway!

Oh, I've recently discovered an enchanting band (courtesy of Rhy) named Devotchka. Can't really describe it, you have to hear it yourself....you can hear some influences, I hear a little Ween in there amongst others, but these guys are all their own sound. Gypsy meets indie? I dunno, but I love it and can't get enough which is good b/c alot of what is on the radio is crap. What was life like before iPods anyway? HA!

Check it out:

http://www.devotchka.net/

My personal current favorite from their first release:
Too Tired To Be In Love

Love to you all, more to post as it becomes available.

Xo,
S