This is the workings of a man in love. Every morning, Gary sets out 3 tablets of Vitamin D because he thinks I'm D deficient, and an airtight packet of multi vitamins. Every time I complain of an ache or pain or ailment, he tells me to take a vitamin. I forget (or don't care) to take them, so he has to leave them out to remind me. He wants me to be healthy, and I don't think he'd encourage me to live longer if he didn't love me.
Today was my work's Christmas luncheon where all the employees reeived their bonus over a plate of salmon. I wasn't expecting ANYTHING because I have only worked for them for 6 days. But, much to my enjoyment, a little white envelope was placed in front of me! I was thinking it would just be a gift card for a free Jamba Juice, but again, I was surprised to find that I too had received the same bonus as everyone else! It was so generous of them and I have been so happy about it. They really are great people to work for. I'm told on a daily basis by someone that they are glad I'm there and that they appreciate all I do. Here are the girls whose company I have been frequenting during the work day. Melissa, Brooke, Brie and me!
One of my favorite things about Winter time, is the abundance of almonds, walnuts, and oranges. During this season, I average at least 2 oranges a day. Something about them makes me so happy! Also, I love getting almonds and walnuts in their shells, in bulk. I'll sit on my living room floor with a bag of them, just cracking away! Sadly, those are quite a bit more pricey than the oranges so I don't eat them as often or in large quantities. Dee-lish!
My first day of work I was asked by my co-worker Brooke if I would like to go bell ringing with her. Without asking what she was talking about, I said yes. After committing before even knowing, I thought I had better get some details. Brooke had volunteered to ring a bell in front of an Albertson's tonight for the Salvation Army, and needed someone to be with her. I was actually really excited! One of my favorite things to do is service projects so this was right up my alley! It turned out to be really fun and it was so interesting to be on the other side of the situation. One thing I found was that more men were willing to give than women. I wondered if they were drawn to me by my outfit...then I saw the picture and realized that was not the case. And yes, I did say Merry Christmas to everyone that passed me. 
Winter is upon us. Icy, arctic, bitter, Winter. I scraped about 4 and a half inches of ice off my car windows this morning. Here is Gary, adorned by 2 Alpaca scarves and 1 Alpaca hat. Courtesy of Peru (Rick). And yes, his eyes are really that blue. No colored contacts.
I don't have email, a badge, a login account, or scrubs yet, but even with those things missing, I'm a much happier camper already. The people are nice, the doctors are nice, and I'm enjoying waking up conscious again. I'm climbing a lot of stairs, making my way from the admin office to the clinic a few times a day, so my thighs are in some kind of muscular funk. My boss is too nice and one of the docs brought me a cookie that tasted a lot like sugar paradise. Hurray for day 2nd!
The end! I'm done with working at HCA and I just finished a bag of peanut M&M's...BEST DAY EVER! I'm feeling superb about this decision to switch jobs. Of course I'll miss everyone...as well as the fridge stocked with free Diet Coke and Propel Water, but I will not miss the job!
I'm pretty sure my husband is hot, and I'm pretty sure he knows it. Look at these candid photos Neil took of him during our outing to Gardner Village. Yes I said candid. This is how Gary is naturally, in any setting, at every moment of the day. Pure Vogue if you ask me. He should be a Victoria's Secret model. 
Here is the gang at Buca di Beppo. Gary, me, Felicia and Neil. We're not a real gang with dew rags or anything. We just like to eat at Buca's. Granted the service is wretched at the one on Fort Union but the food makes us happy, as well as the company of the Larsons.
