T.G.G.I.F - Thank Goodness Gracious It's Friday!

GUESS WHAT?????.........................................................nothing! Had to keep you in suspense didn't I? I wish I had some exciting great excuse as to why I haven't posted lately but alas, I don't. All I know is that it is Friday and it couldn't have come any slower. I'm not sure about anybody else but this week has dragged on and on and on for me. Only 2 and a half more hours to go and I'm a free woman...in more ways than one. I will be a "Wilderness Widow" this weekend as my oober adventurous hubby goes Winter camping with a buddy of his. Yes, it was not a typo, you read it correctly W-I-N-T-E-R-C-A-M-P-I-N-G! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? Mike loves to challenge himself so his newest endeavour will be to go camping in the snow, without a tent, without a sleeping bag, without any food and most definitely without HIS WIFE! He is only going for one night so that eases my worries a little bit. It has just been sooo cold here lately and tonight it's supposed to go down to -20C...which for you Americans is -4F!!! I know he'll be okay cause he is one smart, strong, wildnerness saavy guy.
I really do admire that about him though, that he finds opportunities to challenge himself all the time. You know what, I think he's inspired me, maybe I'll challenge myself tonight as well? Ya! Mmmm...what shall I do? I know! I, Katie Allison Ryan, challenge myself not to eat the entire bag of lower fat Oreo's we currently have in our cupboard. Ooohh I like it and what a challenge it will be. The stories I'll have to tell. The near death experiences!! Death defying acts of courage!!! The perseverance it will take!!! hahaha yes it's true, Mike and I are VERY different in a lot of ways. That's what I love about our marriage though, is we bring different strengths/interests/hobbies to the table and get to share them with each other. Except for winter camping. The reason why I am not going this weekend is because in our marriage license there is a small clause that reads:

"I, Katie Ryan, take you Michael, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, but will never be obligated to go camping with you in the cold wet snow in minus 20 degree weather, Amen".

See, so he knew about this from the get go! I haven't pulled any wool over his eyes! ;)

Anywho, I wish you all a happy and WARM weekend!...I'll keep you posted on how my challenge went!

A preview of what Mike will be doing:

Insert Mike here....



....but minus the tent!