A Dying Dance of Resurrection.

This week was a good and sad one.  First Steven began his long week of 5 hour days. He is still alive and wasn't as burnt out as he thought he would be by the end of the week (maybe it's because he didn't have to work Saturday too).

This work week for me was a tad on the crazy side. the first 2 days we had two lead teachers out and that was hectic as we made sure people were where they were suppose to be so no one was over ratio. I got to work about an extra hour this work (woot OT). Plus I was spending my days at work since I didn't want to bus all the way how during my 4 hour break and risk being late coming back.

Thursday and Friday a co-worker switched shifts with me (she needing the 4 hour lunch for some appointment/errand). I of course was cool with it because I was already staying there and it meant I got to sleep in an extra hour. Steven took advantage of this Friday morning. When I woke up to go get ready for the day, I found under my keys a ticket for 'the April 7th Saturday Night Ball.' For a moment I thought he was seriously taking me out somewhere to dance but I then figured this was just gonna be me and him at our house (which is was). I didn't care, I was thrilled! It wasn't a holiday or birthday or anniversary. It was a spontanious date he planned ^_^

It thought it extra sweet of him because I had told him Thursday night that I was gonna go to Jessica's house for game night and then stay the night at my parents since I wanted to see my dog Thor. My mother informed me that he has a very high chance of having bone cancer and probably will only be around for another week or 2. I thought about how I could see him during the coming week, but I was just too busy and Friday night/Saturday morning seemed like the only time I'd have available. I didn't want to risk waiting til next weekend to see my boy in case he only had one more week in him.

So back to why it was sweet of Steven to plan this date was because he was gonna have a bunch of time to himself. I thought him preparing a date for us with the many hours he'd have to himself while cramming WoW and lesson planning into it as well was very considerate. Let alone we haven't had a lot of time to do stuff together during the week.

Saturday before going home to the Ball I got together with my friend Jackie again. We spent our time in China town looking at Manga's and other Asian foods and gifts. I had gotten a bite to eat and we went out to the park across from Uwajimaya (the Asian mart) so I could eat. In the midst of chatting and eating we heard some singing and drumming. We looked around and saw some martial artists. We decide to go watch, which turned out to be a very entertaining decision. They were sparing/dancing with each other. 2 at a time and they'd tag each other out. Some times they'd hit or kick each other, but mostly it was them kicking and purposely dodging each other. At the end it was announced that they were a fitness group and paced out postcard sized fliers. I plan on checking them out because that looked like tons of fun and a full body work out.

I then returned home to my man. On the ticket Steven made it said formal attire, so I told him to give me an extra hour to get ready. He too had to get dressed up too. Once we were both ready Steven lit candles and I put on our wedding playlist and we enjoyed dancing together for about an hour. It was a wonderful evening and I do hope he does this ever so often in the future.

Now it is Sunday. Easter Sunday! Happy Easter! Today Steven and I will both be teaching. I will be substitute teaching the Sunbeams and Steven will be teaching Priesthood. I also will be conducting for Relief Society too, so I'll be somewhat multitasking ^_^

I surprised Steven with some chocolates this morning. One of them imparticular I accidentally found last night. My co-worker had told me about this chocolate egg that had a cream/mousy filling that you ate with a spoon. It sounded there was only one place you could get it and I unfortunately never got around to going to the store she said they were at. But, last night while I was at Fred Meyer, there they were! The chocolate eggs that came in a carton and had spoons so you could eat the filling.

They are so yummy! I believe I'll be getting these every year now as a special Easter treat.

Alas, the more important part about Easter is to remember the wonderful gift our Brother Jesus Christ did for us. He gave his life so we could be saved and He Is Risen so we can live once more with Him and our Heavenly Father. I am ever grateful for the Atonement.

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter and another wonderful week.