Wow, how the times just fly. Can you believe it's almost been a year since the wedding? We are going to Hawaii for our anniversary. Turtle bay! It's not really a full honeymoon but that's ok. It'll be our last getaway for a while though. At least for the next few years.

Work: Things are going well. They are currently remodeling my science lab so I'm really looking forward to having a nifty high tech lab with proper lab stations, probe ware, computers, and a newer SmartBoard. However, completely cleaning out my room was not that fun.

Life: A lot has been going on the last few weeks. I'm constantly worried and playing the waiting game and with no work during the summer, it's driving me crazy. I am NOT a very patient person. Went to the doctor on Monday and it completely freaked me out!

I just wish he was a little more informative and reassuring. I had to find peace of mind from information gathered on the internet and from other people's personal experiences. I'm just trying to make it through the next few weeks without losing my mind.

Since my insurance will transfer groups on Aug. 1, I'm hoping to be able to find another doctor for all my subsequent follow ups. I'm trying to stay positive and not worry but I guess it comes with the territory. Meanwhile, things are still going smoothly.

All I can do in the mean time is take care of myself, eat well, exercise, stay positive, and be patient. Just once I would like to be able to enjoy my summer and just relax. I guess this will be the closest I'm ever going to get. Ohmmm. *trying to relax*

OK, so I'm walking around downtown on my way back from getting some McDonalds. All of a sudden, I hear someone honking their horn and as I turn to look, I hear my name being screamed from the blue compact car. As the face registers, I am frozen with shock. It is my aunt and my cousin... from my dad's side of the family!

Let's just recap here a bit. First of all, they all still think I live in SD. Yah, I know... keep up with the times right? Secondly, I don't think they all realize I'm married, or at least recently married. There have been rumors that I was married a long time ago and that I was with child. Hah. Anyways, they're a little in the dark about my life.

So my aunt and cousin waves as she screams, "What are you doing?!" I clumsily hold up my McD's bag and soda, smirk... and TURN AND WALK AWAY!! I know it is a little chicken sh*t of me but what else was I supposed to do?! I couldn't very well stop and have a little chit chat with them to catch up!! Right?! Right?!

I admit, I panicked a little. I tried to call my mom so that we can get our stories straight. Gay, I know. But hey, tis the life of dealing with my dad's side of the family. I had to check to make sure what they know and what they don't know. However, after 7 missed calls, I don't think my mom recognizes the urgency of the situation.

Luckily, my cousin and my aunt have not called me to see what I was up to. I think they might be a little miffed by my snuff. Oh wells, I'm sure it'll come up again during our banquet thing this weekend. It'll at least buy me some time so that I can come up with a good excuse for being in downtown. Maybe I'll even tell them the truth!