Happy Birthday to ME!

So, Monday, April 9th was my 35th Birthday! I have decided that I am going to view that day as the beginning of a new life. On Sunday (Easter, nonetheless), Dominic finally saw that I truly was done with our marriage and moved out. While it hurts me to see my kids sad, they are adjusting well. It just so happened to be that Monday was my birthday. So, I had a new start on life when I woke up the morning of my 35th birthday. Nothing really happened on my birthday, my boss had flowers waiting for me at work and I went throughout my day. No big deal. On Wednesday, my girlfriend Jennifer asked me if I wanted to go see Mirror Mirror on Friday night for my Birthday. Of course, I said yes. SO, Jenn comes and picks me up on Friday night and then proceeds to pick up Cindy (my friend and neighbor), then picks up Sue (another friend) and then I find  out that Sharon is meeting us at CVS and Wendy is going to meet us at the movie theatre. It was so sweet of Jenn to put so much effort into my birthday. We stopped off at Dollar Tree to get our snacks for the movie. Jenn bought me a crown and pin to wear that identified me as the birthday girl! Jenn had been craving cheese popcorn and so she bought some at Dollar Tree but it wouldn't fit into her purse. So, we did the next best thing. Jenn stuffed it under her shirt and pretended that she was pregnant! I almost peed on myself!

Jenn with her food baby!



It was hilarious. The employees didn't even blink an eye at her huge tummy!I seriously thought I was going to die laughing! It was a priceless moment! We made sure to have a photo op in the lobby of the movie theatre...sorry for the poor quality.It was taken on my iPhone.



After the movies, we went to Mel's Diner and had dinner and dessert! Yummmmm!! I had been craving a BLT all night! I have really been on a bacon kick lately! I feel like Homer Simpson...UUUMMMM BACON!!! LOL! Anyway, after we ate, everyone sand Happy Birthday to me and I got to blow out my candle! It was really special. For some reason, Jenn thought it was a good idea to put a pickle in my ice cream sundae because I wasn't going to eat the whole thing anyway! LOL! So, that explains why there is a pickle in my ice cream.

Overall, I had an amazing night with a good group of girls. I admit that I do not have a lot of girlfriends because I tend to close myself off from people. I really need to open myself up to having friends in my life. I was honored and appreciative that these 5 women took time out of their lives to celebrate me. It meant a lot to me and I don't think that any of them will ever know just how special it was!

Randomness

So I secretly want to have people who actually follow my blog and read about what I have going on in my life and while they are at it give me much needed advice and then I go and stop blogging for way too long! Geesh! When will I ever learn? Anyhow, there has been so much going on lately I just do not know where to start.

So, I will start with the fun stuff!! I got my hair did last night! I have been blonde for so long and I finally made the change to dark. Ya know, I am loving it. I am sure that I will go back to blonde soon, but for now, it is fun. I also needed a change (more on that later). I tend to change my hair whenever I feel as though my life is out of control. So here is a pic of my new hair.

 

I am surprised at how tan I actually am because I thought that I would look super pale going dark but I kinda like it! There are some fun different reds and burgundy colors in it. I recently changed stylists after like 8 years so it has been really scary. But it is super good! I hope that other people also think that they color/style looks good.

I also finally made the switch over to an iPhone!!! I got a new 4s and I am in LOVE! I simply adore this phone. It does everything! I am still learning how to do everything on it but it is really fun learning. I love being able to Facetime with my little brother! So Yeah! I am happy with that.

On the more negative front, I finally filed for a divorce from Dominic. I am just not happy. I have tried and tried. I have fasted, prayed and pleaded with Heavenly Father to change my heart. It is not happening.It hurts to think that after 12 years of being with someone we can't even be in the same room with each other without fighting, but that is where we are. I hurt for my kids. It breaks my heart that my babies are going to be from a broken home. But then I look at how things are now and I think that it is better for them to see me and their Dad with someone else and happy and in a normal relationship. I want to be married to someone who loves me. I want to love my husband so much that it hurts. I believe that there is someone out there for me. I hope that I am able to find that person at the appropriate time. .

Other than that, things are going ok. The kids are on spring break. They are spending it at Boys and Girls Club with all of their friends having a great time! I will make sure to update more often. Pinky Promise!