Friday Recap!

Slept in (aaah!), but alas nightmares (booo!)

Mimi's Cafe in west Little Rock with Drew for lunch. Amazing turkey sandwich and french onion soup. Drew had some sort of medium rare burger with french fries. And much to his (pleasant) surprise, they served him actual half and half with his coffee. Benjamin was our server and he was super duper.

After lunch we headed to his mom's house. I took a nap while Drew helped finish up the lawn furniture assembly. My sinus infection has really been doing a number on me. Luckily while at Tracie's house I managed to take Excedrin, several cough drops, a shot of Chartreuse, and some cough medicine whose bottle was written in scribbly Asian letters, so who knows about what was in that (it did, however, taste like pancake syrup and felt like lidocaine on my lips... amazing). Got to hang out with Drew's mom and nana before finally leaving Little Rock. They made me feel so special, telling me how pretty I am and how well I take care of their Drew. I think they probably understand how much we really do love each other, and it truly brings me joy that they can see it.

Went back over to Drew's and I loaded up Sassy and braved rush hour traffic in Little Rock back to Hot Springs. Lucky for me, my "Judas" Pandora radio station was being super fabulous with its picks for me. Jammed the whole way home, while popping more cough drops and feeling the effects of the questionable Asian remedy I downed earlier.

Stopped by the grocery store and picked up ingredients for alfredo pasta. Got home and gave my dad a big ole hug. He had been in California most of the week. I started dinner while he and Caroline worked on the yard, mowing and whatnot.

Now it's after dinner and Dad and Caroline are tag-teaming the yard, racing to finish mowing before the sun completely sets. Drew is out with the guys in Conway tonight, seeing Thor and probably drinking a bit. I'm sitting on the front porch enjoying the sunset, reflecting on how good I really have it. I have a wonderful boyfriend who treats me right, loves me, and respects me. I have a family generous enough to let me live my last free summer before medical school with them. I have fuel on my car's tank. I have delicious food in my stomach. I have a future so bright I need to wear shades. What more could I ask for?