Time Flies...

So yeah, it's been forever since my last post. To briefly update on my whole pancreatic/liver surgery: it was a success!! YAY! There were some complications post-op which landed me in the hospital for 3 weeks...damn pancreatitis, but hey, any time somebody is messing with the "God Organ" in your body, it's bound to have some issues. My summer was pretty much spent at St. Mark's Hospital and Big Wave Dave's house. I have to say, my dad was amazing, and all though I hate to admit it, my stepmom Danna, was actually pretty darned nice as well. The only thing that sucked about living with my dad?? PETE THE PAPILLON! UGH! I hate that dog! When I say, "hate" I don't mean, he's just an obnoxious, yappy dog that I tolerated...I mean, I HATE that dog. I seriously contemplated murder. But...since I don't believe in animal cruelty or needless euthanasia, I put up with him. The final straw was when he looked at me, and seemed to grin and knowingly peed on my Cole Haan sandals. Asshole. ;)

At the end of the summer, I met my boyfriend, Curtis. Holy crap...where has this boy been?! NOT emotionally stunted! Could it be that perhaps, I'm growing out of MY own emotionally stunted phase? Maybe...but I'm not willing to actually admit that I was or am emotionally stunted as of yet. Cool thing about this guy? Despite our differing political views (and yes, they differ)...we get along, and don't feel the need to create chaos to keep things interesting. Sa-weet! Another bonus?? Big Wave Dave and Marty both like him...a lot. I also find it amusing that my nephew, Jake (5), has a man-crush on Curtis. When I show up without Curtis, the first thing Jake does is give me a love and then say "Whewe's Cuhtis?" (he can't pronounce his 'r's), and then when I leave, he says, "Tell Cuhtis hi, and that I miss him." That's saying something. Now, I'm not trying to create the illusion that there aren't slight tiffs every now and then...but it keeps things on an even keel. The only thing I fear is the day when Marty (my brother) and Curtis decide to discuss politics...I will have to stop them. It will get ugly. Curtis is a far left liberal. Marty a far right conservative. Me?? Center to the right. *sigh*

I realize this update is shotty at best...but hey, it's something. I promise to not go 5 months between updates again! :)