A Weekend of Revelations

So this weekend seems to be a weekend of revelations for me...one that is full of ups and downs.
First, I had my last three day weekend in who knows how long. This is seriously going to be a problem for me, as I've grown quite fond of my four day work week. Damn. Anyway, so on Friday, when Brandon got out of school, I decided to head to another mall. There happens to be a mall up the street, but darn it, they don't have my favorite store, so we had to venture out. We went up to northwestern Phoenix, which I'm sure is a suburb with another name, but I can't get all of the damn names straight here, but I think it was Peoria. Anyway, this was a totally positive moment. Express was having a sale...which is the best time to shop. I got 4 of my favorite blouses (that are short sleeved, and now a necessity in this land of eternal heat) for $20 each, which is a savings of $30 each! Good deals, but I also got like $30 off from my birthday discount and my member discount (God help me...I'm addicted and an A-List member, which means I've spent way too much money there over the past few years). Anyway, enough about that, but I know Stephanie will appreciate the good deals in shopping.
On Saturday, we attempted to wake up bright and early, but managed 9:00 instead. We went off-roading in Sedona. I loved it! The red rocks were fabulous, much like a VERY extended Garden of the Gods, but you can drive on it...crazy! We went down these "steps." I'll post a video, later. Very stressful times. Anyway it was lots of fun. Brandon and I enjoyed our day out in nature together. We also went to Flagstaff, since it was only about 10 miles from Sedona and we were hungry. We've decided we wished MMI was in Flagstaff. It's like a pretend Colorado, it can kind of fool you into believing you are home. There are "mountains" (not as big as Colorado, but they work) and trees and there is boarding there in the winter, plus it is a LOT cooler. Seriously, take a moment in your non-100 degree plus temperature to bask in it! Love it! Enjoy it...for me. Side note: Every morning when I drive to work at 7:30 a.m. it is already 88 degrees or higher. How insane is that?
On Sunday, I've decided I'm getting an apartment--with Brandon--alone. We think it'll be better. This could be because I might have murdered his brothers today, if it was possible. Or just had a meltdown. Here's why in a nutshell: I am NOT the mother of 3 adult men. I'm sick of them acting like it. So, here's the good news. I've spend a good chunk of tonight checking out apartments on the internet. There are two I like, fairly cheap, but nice, and I'm going to look at them tomorrow. Oh...another plus...it's finally raining here! This is the second time tonight. I know that doesn't sound exciting, especially in Colorado and Oregon, but in Phoenix, it's a blessing. I soooo miss the rain. Here's the sad part though, it smells sort of toxic. They have so much air pollution here that there are weekly air pollution reports on the news and in the paper. Crazy, hunh?
Okay, so this is a fairly lame post, but at least you know what's shaking in my life. Ha...
Anyway, it's getting late. I get to meet the entire staff of over 135 tomorrow...won't that be exciting! And, let's say a silent prayer that there are no creature by my classroom. That's right...I have to be afraid of the following creature in my room: ants, cockroaches (they get in...ick!), rattlesnakes, and javelina (they are like brown pigs, the males have tusks, and they travel in packs and are a little vicious and crazy because humans feed them here). Holy crap...that is scary stuff. I hate creatures I've just mentioned. Remind me why I live in the eternal furnace and teach in the desert with wild creatures outside my door?