Beginning a new week

It is now Sunday evening and I have pretty much laid around the house the entire weekend with my daughter. It is so stinkin' cold outside it is just easier and more comfy to stay in the comforts of your own home if you are able to do so. Life really hasn't changed much since the last time I posted a blog. I am still working at Precious Moments and really enjoying my time there. I have had the opportunity to unload the large shipments off of the 40 foot trailers this past week. Thank goodness the weather was nice so I was able to enjoy that too. We were not in the building that I normally work in. We were down the street at the bus barn unloading the boxes and putting them on pallets and they guys were putting them up in the barn when the pallet was full. Needless to say my muscles are still talking to me! I busted a blood vessel on the inside of my hand while I was catching the boxes to put them on the pallet. I guess after 2,000 boxes the vessel couldn't handle the pressure of those boxes pounding against it. It really hurt for a few days but I think it is pretty much healed now.
I am still dating Brent and that is going really well. I am still in shock of how amazing he is and how great he treats me! If every man treated women like this there would not be a word such as DIVORCE! We went on our second date and we went to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner and then to his place to watch a movie. We watched 300 .... it was okay but not one of those movies that were just amazing to me! LOL but it was good hanging out with him in his element! I got home a little later than expected so it made or a rough day at work the next day! Our third date was actually kind of a "family date" I guess you would call it. He ordered pizza and had the Disney movie Bolt for Averi & I to watch. This was Averi's first time meeting him without the group setting like we had a Logan's about a month ago. She was pretty jealous and didn't want me to spend time with him. At first she didn't mind it and played with the dogs but once the movie started she wanted me to give her all the attention. This is going to be harder than I thought it would be but spending the rest of the weekend just her and I made her feel better about still being mommy's #1! I get to talk to Brent everyday either throuh myspace messaging or he calls and that seems to be working for the most part. It is getting us familiar with each other and helping us be more comfortable with each other.
I started reading a new book called "90 minutes in heaven" It is a true story about a pastor that was in a deadly car accident and was prounounced dead for over an hour and ended up coming back to life. He tells his story about what he witnessed and the struggle of healing for him. I am halfway through the book and I have really enjoyed it so far. For anyone who is religious and believes in the power of prayer would really enjoy this book! It has brought tears to my eyes several times! It isn't a super long book either.

Hope everyone is doing well. Hope to talk to you guys soon!

Love ya'll,
~Misti Diane~

Life continues....

Well haven't exactly kept up with this thing since my computer was gone. I have recently replaced it but had a lot of problems getting it up and going again but I now have it! YAY....THANKS TO MY UNCLE BOB AND HIS HARD DEDICATION TO FIX MY NEW COMPUTER SO I COULD USE IT! So here I am once again. I am working at Precious Moments in Carthage, MO since before Christmas. I enjoy it! I am working through the temp. agency though. Never know if it is going to stay temp. and they will let you go when they no longer need you or if they are going to just hire you on full time through the company.

The weather is super cold here and I cannot wait for spring time. I am ready for warmer weather and beautiful outdoor colors! This bold & cold of winter has got to go soon. The sooner the better for all I am concerned.

I am in the process of trying to get people known with a newer Christian musician named Jared Bayless. I love his beautiful voice and his lyrics are very powerful. I am not all that religious compared to others but I truly LOVE his work. I would love for him to be able to come to Joplin to do a show! I would like you to visit his myspace page at www.myspace.com/jaredbayless or www.jaredbaylessmusic.com. HELP ME BRING HIM TO JOPLIN, MO PLEASE!!!

Last night, January 15, 2009 was my first date with Brent. We went and watched a movie and then went to dinner at a place he works in the evenings part-time. You should have seen those high school girls staring at us! Not sure what the deal was but my friend Adrienne said it was probably that they have a crush on him and are jealous that he was with another girl. LOL You gotta love high school drama! I had a good time with Brent. He was a PERFECT gentleman the entire night! When he opened every door for me I was in complete shock! Guys in this day and age don't exactly do that anymore. He keeps this sweet guy personality going he will have me spoiled and ruined for any possible relationships in the future. He is setting the bar high!!! :)

I have had a lot of time to reflect on life and the future lately. I now live alone since I got in a HUGE fight with my brothers girlfriend on my birthday. NEEDLESS to say she moved out that night and my brother was gone the next night. Got to bring in the new year with my daughter in a quiet house! WHAT A CHANGE! I like to think that life feels like it is getting better. I sure hope it is for goodness sakes. I am spending quality time with my family, working full time at a place I enjoy, less stress, quiet house, great friends & now Brent....What more could I ask for? Gosh, I know that a few weeks ago I didn't feel this good. I want this feeling to stay for as long as possible. I am ready for a change and I think that I am finally getting there!!! Let's keep praying for the best.

Hope you guys are enjoying yourselves!!!

~Misti Diane~