We Are Blending

Do you ever just have a whim, a flight of fancy, to pick up and go to the dollar movies?  I discovered recently that our "dollar" movies are actually $1.95, but that's besides the point.  Dollar movies just sounds better.

So Jake, Steph, Matt, and I are finishing up dinner and talking about doing something fun.  Although there is school tomorrow, both kids were ready for it and the movie in question, Zombieland, had a 7:40 showing.  We'd all be in bed in plenty of time to get enough sleep for tomorrow.

Zombieland, how can I describe it?  If this doesn't become a cult classic, I don't know movies.  And I know a little about movies.  Love them.  Can't get enough of them.  Jake isn't much of a movie lover, so if he's into a flick I'm gonna be sure to at least give it a try.

We wore our sweats and got in just after the movie started.  One of the main themes of the movie is where the lead protagonist (played by a very fit Woody Harrelson), "Tallahassee," craves an honest to goodness Twinkie.  It symbolizes a happier, simpler time in his life and aside from whacking Zombies, nothing gives him more pleasure.

After the movie, we all decided to go on a quest to get Twinkies for ourselves.  Being more of a food purist, I hadn't bitten into a Twinkie for over a decade.  At least.  Apparently they're high dollar items now and too good for our local convenience stores.  Finally, after Jake braved over 5 locations on the way home, we stopped at a full grocery store and there they were, located next to the DingDongs and HoHos.  Something's very wrong with the Hostess Corporation's snack naming division.  I'm just going to leave it at that.

The kids were so overjoyed to dork out by going on our Twinkie quest and to finally bite into that spongy, sweet, creamy chemical, er, goodness.  After a couple of bites I put mine aside.  It really doesn't bear much relationship at all to food, does it?

Now the kids are joking about having those same remaining Twinkies in the box for when they're in college and need a snack. They'll keep.

Meanwhile, we had a delightful, memorable evening all on impulse and silliness.  I love that.  Zombieland Rule #32: Enjoy the Little Things.

Tonight I want to tell you something amazing.  Jake and I got engaged!!  For those of you who know me and Jake, you know that this really isn't his name.  But Jake is such a good name to describe him that I'm sure you'll forgive me.  It's manly, hot, and let's face it, Jake is a pretty fun and interesting character in the Eclipse series!

It was so natural.  We were talking and he simply asked me to be his wife.  For one stunning moment I couldn't answer.  Jake started to tell me I didn't have to answer him right away, when I just pressed my finger to his lips so that I could finally say "Yes!"

This picture was taken at the jewelry store where we found my ring.  He got down on one knee and proposed all over again. It is truly the most exquisite ring and I couldn't feel more lucky.

But there's so much more to tell, Dear Reader.  There's a wedding to plan, and there are two households to combine.  Jake needs to meet my Mom and extended family.  I need to meet his extended family.  Dogs must be trained, kids must be cared for sensitively, and I can't stop working out every day just because there's more to do in a day than there used to be. And most challenging of all:  I gave up coffee the day after Thanksgiving. Caffeine had been the love of my life before Jake.

So for tonight, I wish you pleasant dreams, wishes that come true, and a steaming cup of caffeinated goodness in the morning.  Tea lattes, anyone?