I got an unexpected day off on saturday. Some devilish person erased my name from the schedule and replaced it with hers. LOL...if she only knew I REALLY needed a day off! She could have asked me to give her the shift, duh!

Any how I spent pretty much the entire day at the cabin. It was MJ's 2nd Birthday so I invited Heather and the girls/anthony to come over and play in the water with us. I was going to attempt blowing up the water trampoline and putting it in...but that was going to be TOO much work so we axed it.

I had such a blast. The relaxation was exactly what I needed. It's been a rough past 5-6 wks. I even got up on the skiis! It felt so good! I got up 2x and went around the lake 2.5x each time. I was amazed my knee handled it without any pain etc.

My mind was at ease for the entire day. It was so peaceful and refreshing. Totally rejuventated me!! I was SO happy! Minus the major bites I was getting from the deer flies? I had huge welts...check out the photo of me...you can see the huge scratch marks and welt on my upper thigh.

I was on the lake until 10:15 or so that night. 12hrs of sun, water, relaxation, picnic, fun, laughs & visiting...what more can you ask for? A few more friends to join you duh!

Friday night after pulling a double shift I met my dearest friend mary, mary quite contrary...at a local grill & bar for a drink. She stood me up for the past 2wks (fell asleep by 9:30) and I finally made her pinky swear she would be there! And she was. I think she finally realized how BAD I needed some one on one alone time with her. She is my bestest friend. Someone I can confide in. Tell my secrets. Well most of them..still many things I would never tell anyone. I know a few of you lurkers know what I am talking about but I will not ever burden you all with it! I must keep this load my self. Some bad things are better left unsaid. KWIM. I have learned the hard way...that some peeps you love or think love you will use your secrets to hurt you even more than the damage one has already inflicted upon you.

She has helped me through so many good and bad times in my life and I the same for her. Through deaths, births, husbands, children and all that those things have brought to our lives. And much, much more! I think she is the one I am most honest with. The most I am open with about my life. The hard times. The heart aches. The happiness. The sadness. The joys. The hopes and dreams. I love you chica :) You are my rock.

We laughed and cried. Bitched and praised. Loved and hated our conversation. Enlightened and brought fears into our minds. Confirmation on some things I will need for the new chapter in my life. Eye opening and brutally honest friendship. But all in a good way...to build each other up and make us stronger with an open mind.

I know this entry is all mambo jambo...but I have tons racing in my head and only a short amount of time. I have to get ready for work. Hope all is well with you.

Boogie...sorry I didn't get back to you. You know I love you so much! I miss you! I miss us! I miss our chats! I miss shopping with you. I pray you for good health and happiness for you. I so wish you lived closer. What are we going to do when you move to crookston, damn girl. I will never see you all!!!! Ugh! We MUST have a girlz wkd before!!! I am thinking vegas....ahhh! I will introduce you to Tim, ROFLOL!

The Chad and My Daily Flirt...I think you two owe me a little summn, summn! LOL!! I will say I am very curious to know about what your investigation discovered. I am thinking I already know what was found. I have an inside source to some of it. Who will remain nameless. Lets just say it's nice to have friends in high places. KWIM.