Books and a tiny update

Yes we are still without internet, technically. I won't get in to exactly how I'm using the internet in my own home, but I am. Hopefully that modem will arrive tomorrow. Since I'm not technically using my own internet I'm refraining from posting any beach pictures, although I can't wait to get them up and if I can figure out the darn video part I may post a few of those too! So in more recent news I just finished Eat, Pray, Love and well, I really enjoyed it. I was hoping to be able to finish both my books at the beach, but that was seriously wishful thinking. I am however, grateful that Eric didn't mind the fact that I had a light on in our room till 2 am so I could finish my book. It was a very interesting read and I feel like I got quite a bit out of it.  I won't go into too much detail in case any of my blogging friends out there want to read it, but I did gain a new perspective of yoga. I've done yoga several times, but I've never really gotten into it. After reading this book, I learned quite a bit and I'm giving it another shot. In fact this wednesday I'm going with my sister who takes private yoga classes. She loves it and I'm going in it with an open mind. The movie comes out this friday and I'm super excited to see it. I really like Julia Roberts (insert rolling of the eyes from my mother who is not a huge fan, but does like the fact that Ms. Julia is against having work done to her face.) Did I mention that she rocks Aviators in the movie and a leather jacket? I have nothing but utmost respect for a woman who can pull them off. (Thanks mom & dad for buying me a pair two years ago, they have been a staple in my wardrobe ever since.) I just started Charlie St. Cloud tonight and was hardly two pages in and I was already having to fight back tears. I think if Eric had not been in the same room I probably would have let them flow. I don't particularly like crying in front of him. He always stares and it makes me feel like I'm a 12 year old girl watching Titanic for the first time. So no crying from me yet. In other news, I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. I won't go into details, but let's just say I'm stressed and I hate it. I'm going to the gym tomorrow and I'm really hoping that a good run will help with that. I would also like to mention that my kid is hilarious. I have so many good stories that I really should put on here so I don't forget, but that never seems to happen. Today at church, my mom had pulled out the church art book for Sarah Grace to look at. My entire family was crammed into a row and there wasn't a ton of space. Jake was at the end and apparently he was too afraid to sit by the single lady who was also on the row. I swear he had like 5ft between them, so we were all sitting there like sardines. Sarah Grace was standing and facing the pew flipping through the pages and I guess she was annoyed that the book wouldn't lay flat. She turned to Stephanie and started pushing on her thighs and proceeded to say, "Nie Nie, move your butt." We all started rolling with laughter. Now I wasn't very happy that she used the word butt, I think having older uncles around her is starting to rub off, but I thought it was hilarious anyway and laughed. I know this is a lot of rambling but I figured maybe typing a bit would help loosen me up. Eric is also started school again next week and I don't think thats helping any of the stress. I told him today he needed to write out a schedule so I can keep up with him and know where he is during the week. I think he is just as stressed as I am between new job, new calling, starting school & labs, trying to get his private counseling started, and a few other things that will remain unmentioned at this time. We did however just find out that The University of South Carolina is opening a branch of their Medical School here in the Upstate. This could be a very good thing for us in the future. It opens just in time. We are crossing our fingers...well they'll be crossed for at least a year! Anyway, we're taking things week by week. If anyone wants to relieve me of my stress I would really appreciate it. Maybe putting beach pictures on my blog would help?!