Today was one of the best days that I've had in a while! I spent most of the day doing some homework and lounging around, but tonight was really good. I went out with my mom for dinner, just the two of us, which in itself is a rarity and a nice change of pace (no brothers running about, no yelling, etc.). We also ended up getting a new pair of jeans (apparently I'm curvy according to the GAP?) and new glasses. I am very excited for my new glasses, because they are a new color and shape and they work a lot better than my old glasses (which were almost six years old now). Then my mom and I went to a crêpe place for dinner that was fabulous. I didn't update about yesterday, but this was two nights in a row that I've had ethnic food that was absolutely fabulous.

So yesterday, my family and I went up to Estes Park to go sledding, but there was no snow! So we then went to the Stanley Hotel (á la Shining and Ghost Hunters), to look around and try and grab some dinner. But it was too early, so we took some pictures and then went "downtown," which is the touristy section, and tried to grab some dinner there. My parents and I ended up an a Nepali/Indian restaurant that was absolutely amazing, while the boys had Subway. My mom and I then tried to go a wine tasting, but they were closing, but it was okay. Between the Stanley and my awesome restaurant pick, it was a really great night.

In another update, it seems that Ian is keeping his promise not to drink for the week, or so far has at least not gone out and gotten wasted. I feel much more comfortable with this, even if he's not being completely honest, I guess. He is going to Chicago in a few days, which presents opportunities for a lot more slipping up and hurting me, so now I really hope he can keep it up. He said he is really doing it for me, and I really appreciate it, and I hope that my trust is not misplaced now. I don't want to have to reconsider us anymore. I am trying to subscribe to the idea that we are going to be together for a long time and there is no giving up on it, at least not easily. So I'm hoping that I don't have to ever try. I'm kinda crazy about that guy...

P.S. Happy 650 entries, and Welcome to Spring (in the archives, and on the calendar)!