Sometimes you need pasta

Amy and I got to go spend some time together down in Carmel and Big Sur yesterday. I had a few appointments down there and so corporate booked me a hotel. On my way into work that morning I must have hit a nail or something because the "Flat Tire" warning sensor went off. I dropped my car off at a garage next to the office and they said my back left tire was ruined. So I called Amy and her start shopping for some tires. It was really cute to watch Amy "come to my rescue". I had a busy day of appointments so she just took over. She got a couple quotes and even talked the guy who had my car down quiet a bit. She hopped in her car and came to pick me up and take me to an appointment I had. In between my appointments we walked around Santa Cruz and just window shopped. I really should have been working hard to set appointments rather that killing time but money isn't everything! Sometimes you need to pay yourself with non-monetary compensation. I loved spending time with Amy and no paycheck was worth missing that for me! We walked around and after my last appointment drove down to Carmel. We talked on the phone the whole way down there and had fun visiting. By the time we got to Carmel we were both starving so we stopped at this little place called Napoli's for some Italian food. It was amazing food and a romantic ambiance so was perfect. In the bathroom they had a picture signed by the entire cast of "The Sopranos" which is a show I like so it was a fun dinner!

After dinner we went and saw the new Spiderman movie and loved it! It was fun getting popcorn and drinks and cuddling up to watch a movie on the big screen. The next morning we woke up and had breakfast at the hotel and then headed down to Big Sur. The drive was about 30mins but it is such a beautiful drive. Highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur is one of the prettiest sections of the California coast! We got to the little Bakery where I was going to have my appointment but got their a few hours early. So we went and found this little restaurant down the street with wifi called Roadhouse. We had a few diet cokes and then headed back to the bakery. The owner of the Bakery stood me up and I only got to meet with the Manager. Usually this would really tick me off but since I had Amy there I didn't care. I was having fun spending the day with her so if I got a sale or not really didn't matter. Right as we were leaving the bakery we noticed an actor from a show we like called "Scandal" walk in. The actor plays the president on the show and so it was fun to see him. We hopped in the car after that appointment and headed back towards Carmel. Before my last appointment of the day we walked around Carmel a bit and then said goodbye. 

The last two days kind of felt like a weekend for me. It was relaxing and fun to spend time with Amy. I love that Amy and I have such a good relationship. There have been times in our marriage where I have acted very unappreciative of her.  My pride and selfishness blinded me for a while and prohibitted me from seeing what an amazing woman I married. I honestly cant think of a single aspect of my life that isn't signifcantly better now that I'm married to Amy. She is my best friend, my true love, and the best mom anyone could ask for! Rocky and I are pretty lucky!