I've got the blues...

So it's been one of those weeks already where you just want to crawl in bed with a great movie and a cup of hot chocolate and just wait for the week to pass... I'm not sure if it's this "wonderful" winter weather that has decided to return, the fact that I only have ONE (count it, ONE!!!) more week of work left, it's almost finals week for Gordon (which is almost as stressful for me as it is for him), or just the fact that I have a house to clean and pack in the next 15 days. Every morning I wake up thinking, I wish it was warm enough outside to take my breakfast out into the backyard and enjoy the morning sun on my face. Or, I wish Gordon could just take the day off from studying so we can go grab some lunch and spend the afternoon together. Or, I wish I could spend all day in a salon being pampered with facials, manicures, and a new hair-do (all of which I am in desperate need of). Alas, here I am at work, finding myself thinking about all the other places I'd rather be. So I've decided that this weekend I'm heading to IKEA to purchase the outdoor furniture I've been eyeing (even though we won't be here to enjoy it for the summer) and we're going to FORCE it to be spring whether it likes it or not. So be prepared and dress warm 'cause you may be invited to an outdoor bbq with the Richards- rain, snow, or (and preferably) shine.