Thank goodness for good friends. As I have said many, many times before and will say many, many times in the future, my friends help me so much and I am endlessly thankful for them. Obviously its been a tough week in a lot of different ways. I'm happy to report I am no longer on the verge of tears at the office--thank goodness. I called Erin last night just to check in to see what was going on with her and to hopefully schedule a date this weekend, and ended up totally breaking down and not even meaning to. Ugh. I felt bad to unleash everything on to her, but honestly felt about 100% better after I got it all out and talked about all my craziness out loud.
Now I'm just counting down until I get to go home tonight! I can't wait to get out of Atlanta and be away from everything here for a few days. Work is a little stressful, but hopefully everything will wrap up nicely before I go out on the road next week. Lots to do!
Hope everyone has a great weekend, and here's to hoping that my weekend is the boost I've been needing all week!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Not so good.
Another day...still feeling so blah. Actually a little more than blah, just sort of sad and lonely overall. I feel like I've been on the verge of tears for the past 3 days. Why? I do not know. I hate feeling like this. Maybe its just a phase, maybe its homesickness that I didn't realize I had. Maybe I've just got too much time on my hands to think about my life, and I've just started going crazy. Ugh, I'm getting emotional just sitting here typing this, and I'm not sure how to make it better.
Everytime I've felt a little depressed or lonely since I've been here, its been shortlived. I'll have dinner with someone, hang out with Andrew or just come to the office and talk with my coworkers, and I feel better. I've never been on the verge of tears at work, and obviously don't want to be. This would be easier if I could pinpoint what is wrong. I have lots of people who love me. I love lots of people I can call anytime I need to. I have even made a few friends here who I think would be there for me whenever I needed them. I've got Andrew, who is wonderful and who I love spending time with. I get it--I'm lucky. But that doesn't make it any easier when I'm going through days like the last few. Sigh.
I'm so looking forward to being in Raleigh tomorrow, I can't even describe it. I want to see my best friends, hang out with my parents, and pretend like I don't lead a totally separate adult life in another state for a few days. And then first thing Monday morning I'm jetting off again for work. At least I only have one more night by myself--I like keeping busy and having lots of people to have dinner with, even if it is my coworkers on a business trip! And by the time I get back from that, my friend Sarah is having a big cookout and Andrew will be back in town from his vacay. I don't like the fact I won't see him for almost 2 weeks, but he deserves a nice vacation, and I know it'll be a good miss for us:) I'll just be really happy to see him when we both get back into town.
Ugh, ok. Enough with the depressing post for now. Thanks for continuing to read, my dear friends, even when my blog is boring and sad and doesn't really say much at all. I appreciate you all so much and am lucky to have you interested in my life. Hopefully this mood will improve later!
Everytime I've felt a little depressed or lonely since I've been here, its been shortlived. I'll have dinner with someone, hang out with Andrew or just come to the office and talk with my coworkers, and I feel better. I've never been on the verge of tears at work, and obviously don't want to be. This would be easier if I could pinpoint what is wrong. I have lots of people who love me. I love lots of people I can call anytime I need to. I have even made a few friends here who I think would be there for me whenever I needed them. I've got Andrew, who is wonderful and who I love spending time with. I get it--I'm lucky. But that doesn't make it any easier when I'm going through days like the last few. Sigh.
I'm so looking forward to being in Raleigh tomorrow, I can't even describe it. I want to see my best friends, hang out with my parents, and pretend like I don't lead a totally separate adult life in another state for a few days. And then first thing Monday morning I'm jetting off again for work. At least I only have one more night by myself--I like keeping busy and having lots of people to have dinner with, even if it is my coworkers on a business trip! And by the time I get back from that, my friend Sarah is having a big cookout and Andrew will be back in town from his vacay. I don't like the fact I won't see him for almost 2 weeks, but he deserves a nice vacation, and I know it'll be a good miss for us:) I'll just be really happy to see him when we both get back into town.
Ugh, ok. Enough with the depressing post for now. Thanks for continuing to read, my dear friends, even when my blog is boring and sad and doesn't really say much at all. I appreciate you all so much and am lucky to have you interested in my life. Hopefully this mood will improve later!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
TLC: Drama Central
Who would have guessed when I started watching Jon and Kate Plus 8 about a year ago that it would turn into the fiasco that it is today! Part of me hates that I am so intrigued by their family drama--probably too intrigued. And I feel sort of bad for forming opinions about them/their kids...whatever. But then I remember that they are the ones who signed up to be filmed with their children 24/7, to have their entire lives on television, and exploit whatever they could for the sake of cold hard cash. I mean: they make $75,000 PER EPISODE. For doing NOTHING! I don't feel too badly about that.
As for last night's season premiere, I felt pretty 'ehh' about it. Yes, it was sad to see them doing their interviews individually. Yes, it was sad that Jon was bascially gone for the entire episode. But I honestly didn't feel that badly for Kate when she lamented that a photo taken at the sextuplets' birthday party might be their last family pic. If she is really so concerned for her family, why are they still on television? Its very clear that she is the only one interested in doing the show and loving the limelight. Jon would probably rather have never done the show in the first place, and I can't blame him. And then Kate talked about being away so much that her kids will call her by their babysitter's name. SO WHY DON'T YOU STAY HOME MORE? You don't have to travel the globe on booktours 24/7....you have plenty of money as it is. Sigh.
Alright, there's my reality tv rant for the day. Even though I'm highly annoyed by these people, I'll obviously keep watching the show. What else do I really have going on? Any thoughts/concerns from my fellow viewers out there?!
As for last night's season premiere, I felt pretty 'ehh' about it. Yes, it was sad to see them doing their interviews individually. Yes, it was sad that Jon was bascially gone for the entire episode. But I honestly didn't feel that badly for Kate when she lamented that a photo taken at the sextuplets' birthday party might be their last family pic. If she is really so concerned for her family, why are they still on television? Its very clear that she is the only one interested in doing the show and loving the limelight. Jon would probably rather have never done the show in the first place, and I can't blame him. And then Kate talked about being away so much that her kids will call her by their babysitter's name. SO WHY DON'T YOU STAY HOME MORE? You don't have to travel the globe on booktours 24/7....you have plenty of money as it is. Sigh.
Alright, there's my reality tv rant for the day. Even though I'm highly annoyed by these people, I'll obviously keep watching the show. What else do I really have going on? Any thoughts/concerns from my fellow viewers out there?!
Back to reality
Sigh. Back in the office already...I can't believe my beautiful holiday weekend that I had so been looking forward to is already over! I had a really wonderful time and wish I was still in the beach condo right now!
We got down to the beach late Friday night after lots of horrible traffic out of Atlanta. Driving trough Savannah and over the bridge to the island was heaven. I felt immediately happy and relaxed and great. Saturday was rainy all day long--pouring most of the time. I wish it had been sunny and nice, but I honestly kind of enjoy the rain at the beach. Its relaxing, and Andrew and I got to spend lots of time together just playing cards and eating seafood and driving around the island going to tacky beach shops. There were also lots of delicious frozen beverages to be had as well:) Sunday was luckily less rainy, but still very overcast. We walked on the beach and laid out by the pool for a long time, and of course, I got sunburned. Apparently we were getting a lot more sun than we realized--we were both pretty red by the end of the day. I think I got dehydrated too...I didn't feel so hot by the end of the night and we ended up just sitting on the couch, eating pizza and watching movies until bedtime. Monday morning we woke up to absolutely perfect weather--the day we were leaving, of course. We packed up, took one last walk on the beach and drove to Savannah. We had a really great lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Savannah river, which was beautiful. The drive back to Atlanta was nice and quiet, but I was so sad to see the weekend end so quickly. I loved getting to spend so much time with Andrew, and I hope he had a good weekend with me too. I think it was a good test for us--I didn't get tired of him at all, which is saying a lot for me. Being with him 24/7 was actually really nice and I liked getting to know him a little better and being away from everyone with him. I hope he felt the same way:)
Once he dropped me off last night, I got my usual little wave of depression that I get when I'm by myself again after having been with people for a long period of time. I still hate that I feel this way! I wish I could just be happy after having such a great weekend, but instead I just felt a little bit empty. I'm starting to wonder if I really don't like living alone as much as I thought I did? I do cherish my alone time sometimes, but after having someone to constantly be around and talk to all weekend, I just feel lonely when I'm by myself again. I have plenty of friends and family I can call, but sometimes its just not the same. I love that I can call Kristin anytime I need to, and she is always there for me and genuinely understands what I'm feeling. Maybe I've just got a little more homesickness going on...I don't know. Thankfully, this is only a 3 day work week for me, and I get to go home this weekend! I can't wait to see my parents, my cat and my friends.
Thanks for reading all about my craziness. Its kind of helpful to put this stuff out there sometimes:) Overall, I'm a happy girl this week. First grown up boy-girl vacay is checked off the list! And I get to be in North Carolina, the best place in the whole world, in 3 days. In the mean time, there's plenty at work to keep me busy. Although, I'll definitely be making time to post my feelings on last night's intense episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8, since I'm an official blog stalker for them now! Hope you all had a wonderful 3 days!
We got down to the beach late Friday night after lots of horrible traffic out of Atlanta. Driving trough Savannah and over the bridge to the island was heaven. I felt immediately happy and relaxed and great. Saturday was rainy all day long--pouring most of the time. I wish it had been sunny and nice, but I honestly kind of enjoy the rain at the beach. Its relaxing, and Andrew and I got to spend lots of time together just playing cards and eating seafood and driving around the island going to tacky beach shops. There were also lots of delicious frozen beverages to be had as well:) Sunday was luckily less rainy, but still very overcast. We walked on the beach and laid out by the pool for a long time, and of course, I got sunburned. Apparently we were getting a lot more sun than we realized--we were both pretty red by the end of the day. I think I got dehydrated too...I didn't feel so hot by the end of the night and we ended up just sitting on the couch, eating pizza and watching movies until bedtime. Monday morning we woke up to absolutely perfect weather--the day we were leaving, of course. We packed up, took one last walk on the beach and drove to Savannah. We had a really great lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Savannah river, which was beautiful. The drive back to Atlanta was nice and quiet, but I was so sad to see the weekend end so quickly. I loved getting to spend so much time with Andrew, and I hope he had a good weekend with me too. I think it was a good test for us--I didn't get tired of him at all, which is saying a lot for me. Being with him 24/7 was actually really nice and I liked getting to know him a little better and being away from everyone with him. I hope he felt the same way:)
Once he dropped me off last night, I got my usual little wave of depression that I get when I'm by myself again after having been with people for a long period of time. I still hate that I feel this way! I wish I could just be happy after having such a great weekend, but instead I just felt a little bit empty. I'm starting to wonder if I really don't like living alone as much as I thought I did? I do cherish my alone time sometimes, but after having someone to constantly be around and talk to all weekend, I just feel lonely when I'm by myself again. I have plenty of friends and family I can call, but sometimes its just not the same. I love that I can call Kristin anytime I need to, and she is always there for me and genuinely understands what I'm feeling. Maybe I've just got a little more homesickness going on...I don't know. Thankfully, this is only a 3 day work week for me, and I get to go home this weekend! I can't wait to see my parents, my cat and my friends.
Thanks for reading all about my craziness. Its kind of helpful to put this stuff out there sometimes:) Overall, I'm a happy girl this week. First grown up boy-girl vacay is checked off the list! And I get to be in North Carolina, the best place in the whole world, in 3 days. In the mean time, there's plenty at work to keep me busy. Although, I'll definitely be making time to post my feelings on last night's intense episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8, since I'm an official blog stalker for them now! Hope you all had a wonderful 3 days!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Holiday Weekend, Baby
Happy Friday! Today is finally the day--my beach trip with Andrew that I've been looking forward to for weeks! Can't wait for sun, sand, ocean, pool time, seafood and some quality time together:) I hope all my lovely readers have a wonderful weekend too. Any big plans? I'd love to hear about them! And if you're a regular reader out there and never leave a comment--I'd love to hear from you too! Drop me a line anytime:) xoxo
Don't these make you happier just by looking at them?
Don't these make you happier just by looking at them?
Thursday, May 21, 2009
back in the land of the living
I'm back at work and finally feeling relatively back to normal again--hooray! Still not 100%, but about 3576x better than yesterday. Hopefully my nasty illness was just a short-lived virus, and I'll be totally back to normal by tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow: BEACH TIME! I'm unbelievably excited and cannot wait. I did a little packing last night...probably bring waaay too many clothes, considering it's only a 3 day trip. But sometimes I just can't help myself. I need to go to the grocery store for snacks and other deliciousness tonight, and pick up a special graduation present I ordered last week for my favorite cousin. Also, I'm going to bake my peanut butter brownies too! Hopefully I won't be too exhausted after work to get all these things done.
Good things about today:
1. Orange tea with Splenda is amazing, and can bring any person back to life.
2. Chik-fil-a lemonade has the same effect.
2. Chik-fil-a lemonade has the same effect.
3. I like being back in the office and having human contact after my day in bed by myself.
4. Nice weather, although its looking a little rainish out my window right now.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sick day :(
I'm home sick today. I didn't sleep well at all last night, was sick during the night and feel pretty gross this morning. I hope I feel better this afternoon, and can make it into the office for a little while, but I'm not so sure about that. Plus, I don't want to infect my co-workers with any of the weirdness I've got.
Normally I'd just lay around and self-medicate for a (hopefully) bug like this one, but I've already made myself a doctor's appt this morning. I'm not taking any chances on being sick for my beach weekend--HELLZ NO!! Unacceptable. So hopefully I can get some medicine to cure me and I'll be as good as new in a couple days. Fingers crossed!
EDITED TO ADD:
There is nothing more depressing than being sick when you live alone. There was no one to drive me to the doctor, no one to take my prescription to the pharmacy and no one to bring me water and check on me all day. Sigh. Just one of those days when I miss my Mom, I guess:( I never did make it to work--I've had a low fever all day. I feel better than I did this morning, so hopefully this virus will be gone asap. At least I've got my meds, a big glass of water and all the cough drops I could possibly want (I don't have a cough, I just like to eat them and they make my throat feel good!). Ugh, alright. Back to the boredom of being alone in my bed all day...hopefully I'll be better and back at work tomorrow! Send me healthy vibes, friends!
Normally I'd just lay around and self-medicate for a (hopefully) bug like this one, but I've already made myself a doctor's appt this morning. I'm not taking any chances on being sick for my beach weekend--HELLZ NO!! Unacceptable. So hopefully I can get some medicine to cure me and I'll be as good as new in a couple days. Fingers crossed!
EDITED TO ADD:
There is nothing more depressing than being sick when you live alone. There was no one to drive me to the doctor, no one to take my prescription to the pharmacy and no one to bring me water and check on me all day. Sigh. Just one of those days when I miss my Mom, I guess:( I never did make it to work--I've had a low fever all day. I feel better than I did this morning, so hopefully this virus will be gone asap. At least I've got my meds, a big glass of water and all the cough drops I could possibly want (I don't have a cough, I just like to eat them and they make my throat feel good!). Ugh, alright. Back to the boredom of being alone in my bed all day...hopefully I'll be better and back at work tomorrow! Send me healthy vibes, friends!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Beautylicious
I found a recipe for an awesome homemade scrub online today and thought I'd share:8-10 ripe-to-overripe strawberries
A few spoonfulls of olive oil
Handful of sea salt or epsom salt
Mash the berries up in a bowl, then add the salt and olive oil. Commence scrubbing away the dry skin (I also think this would work wonders for all the pesky, flaky post-sunburn skin this summer). I love finding beauty treatments on the cheap!
Reason #4967 I love ATL
The main page story on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution online is about the tragic shooting at an ATL rapper in Los Angeles. Gotta love a city who appreciates rap music as much as I do. RIP, Dolla.
four days until beach time!
Ahh, Tuesday. It's a nice and sunny day in Atlanta, but it was only 53 degrees when I left the house this morning! I had to wear a jacket for the first time in weeks and weeks! It was slightly refreshing, and I'll definitely take what I can get now before the extreme heat of summer sets in.
I have a lovely midweek frolf date planned for tonight, then something yummy for dinner. I've got to remember to pack a snack for the park, though. I guess I still haven't adjusted to some aspects of big city livin'. I like to eat dinner at a reasonable hour! Haha. Anyway, I'm excited to try out my new discs I bought this weekend. It's so weird that I actually am willingly playing a sport, and I really like it! Although throwing frisbees and walking around in the woods isn't exactly high intensity, but at least it gets me outside and moving around!
Not much else going on today. There's lots to do at work before I get to go to the beach on Friday! I hope everyone is having a great week so far!
I have a lovely midweek frolf date planned for tonight, then something yummy for dinner. I've got to remember to pack a snack for the park, though. I guess I still haven't adjusted to some aspects of big city livin'. I like to eat dinner at a reasonable hour! Haha. Anyway, I'm excited to try out my new discs I bought this weekend. It's so weird that I actually am willingly playing a sport, and I really like it! Although throwing frisbees and walking around in the woods isn't exactly high intensity, but at least it gets me outside and moving around!
Not much else going on today. There's lots to do at work before I get to go to the beach on Friday! I hope everyone is having a great week so far!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Drama (but not mine!)
I admit that I have become completely obsessed with all the Jon and Kate Plus 8 drama lately. But, as you my lovely readers know, I loved to hate the show long before all the dramz. So, obviously I love reading all the stories on US Weekly and People (not sure how much I believe, but I still read it). The one hilarious thing that has apparently come to the attention of millions: Kate's hair. It is hideous. I have always thought so and always will. I mean, what is she thinking?? I find it very funny that there are now news articles about something I have had conversations with K about many times in the past. Haha.
Another Year's Gone By
Oh my God what do I see, over my shoulder
Now that a year's gone by
Can't escape this memory, its burning brighter
Now that a year's gone by
And I try, not to linger, but I'll still cry
Now that a year's gone by
I hope we'll try to find some peace
Take from our history what is meant to be
Eventually the truth is plain to see
Another year's gone by
Oh my God it's part of me,
this burning anger I feel the fever rise,
fill my heart with harmony
Let it spill over, touch us deep inside
So an eye, it won't be taken, for an eye
Now that a year's gone by
I hope we'll try to find some peace
Take from our history what is meant to be
Eventually the truth is plain to see
Another year's gone by
Oh my God please answer me, why are we fighting
If you're on everybody's side
If we can't stop this misery in your name and put our fear aside
We'll be gone before we know it, blink of an eye
Another year's gone by
I hope we'll try to find some peace
Take from our history what is meant to be
Eventually the truth is plain to see
Another year's gone by
Hootie lyrics are appropriate for every occassion!
Now that a year's gone by
Can't escape this memory, its burning brighter
Now that a year's gone by
And I try, not to linger, but I'll still cry
Now that a year's gone by
I hope we'll try to find some peace
Take from our history what is meant to be
Eventually the truth is plain to see
Another year's gone by
Oh my God it's part of me,
this burning anger I feel the fever rise,
fill my heart with harmony
Let it spill over, touch us deep inside
So an eye, it won't be taken, for an eye
Now that a year's gone by
I hope we'll try to find some peace
Take from our history what is meant to be
Eventually the truth is plain to see
Another year's gone by
Oh my God please answer me, why are we fighting
If you're on everybody's side
If we can't stop this misery in your name and put our fear aside
We'll be gone before we know it, blink of an eye
Another year's gone by
I hope we'll try to find some peace
Take from our history what is meant to be
Eventually the truth is plain to see
Another year's gone by
Hootie lyrics are appropriate for every occassion!
Daddy, Mom and me a year ago:)
Some of the best people in the world.
Mixed feelings
Today is officially the one year anniversary of my graduation from Wake. A whole new crop of freshly minted diplomas are being handed out today, and I can no longer say "Oh, I just graduated last May." Getting older...le sigh. While of course I'm a little nostalgic and sad--I can't believe its been a solid year since I've spent any large amount of time with my best friends in the world--I'm mostly just happy to say I have survived my first year of adulthood. And I've turned out pretty damn great if you ask me! As much as I've complained about feeling lonely/anxious/whatever about being on my own lately, I have so many wonderful things and people in my life. This first year "on my own" could have gone a whole lot worse than it did. And for that, I am grateful!
Weekend recap: Friday I was a complete bum. Since my class and my test were finally behind me, I felt like a kid getting out of school for the summer. I slept late, layed out by the pool and didn't do much else. Friday night I went to dinner with a big group of people to Lola--yummy Italian food and a Bellini bar. Mmm! After dinner we went to Opera in Midtown. That's right, I officially had my first Atlanta night out in the club. Haha. It was really, really fun. AND, I feel very special because I was watching a Samantha Brown special on Atlanta this weekend on the Travel Channel, and she went to Opera too! She even called it the hippest nightspot in ATL. Since when am I that hip? Who knew! There was lots of fun dancing and delicious beverages:) Saturday and Sunday I was as lazy as humanly possible. It rained the rest of the weekend, so no pool time. But I watched some awesomely bad movies I rented from the library and did some odds and ends shopping yesterday before my massage appointment. (Quick note: it is unbelievably hard to stay awake in a massage when its pouring rain outside...practically impossible).
Now its back to Monday at the office. I should be fairly busy this week, which is good, but I know I'm still going to be restless because I can't stop thinking about my beach trip this weekend! It got here so quickly! I'm going to attempt to pack a little every night so I don't forget anything. Otherwise, here's a few things to be happy about today:
1. A very green banana for breakfast.
2. Not being tired at work--for the first time in a few weeks it seems like!
3. Getting cards from my sweet coworkers.
4. Looking forward to my crockpot meal tonight for dinner!
5. Perhaps attempting to make something about of the ground bison meat I bought yesterday?
6. A normal work week!
7. Beach beach beach.
8. Frolf tomorrow night with my new discs.
9. A couple good phone chats this weekend.
10. Sunny weather is here again!
Weekend recap: Friday I was a complete bum. Since my class and my test were finally behind me, I felt like a kid getting out of school for the summer. I slept late, layed out by the pool and didn't do much else. Friday night I went to dinner with a big group of people to Lola--yummy Italian food and a Bellini bar. Mmm! After dinner we went to Opera in Midtown. That's right, I officially had my first Atlanta night out in the club. Haha. It was really, really fun. AND, I feel very special because I was watching a Samantha Brown special on Atlanta this weekend on the Travel Channel, and she went to Opera too! She even called it the hippest nightspot in ATL. Since when am I that hip? Who knew! There was lots of fun dancing and delicious beverages:) Saturday and Sunday I was as lazy as humanly possible. It rained the rest of the weekend, so no pool time. But I watched some awesomely bad movies I rented from the library and did some odds and ends shopping yesterday before my massage appointment. (Quick note: it is unbelievably hard to stay awake in a massage when its pouring rain outside...practically impossible).
Now its back to Monday at the office. I should be fairly busy this week, which is good, but I know I'm still going to be restless because I can't stop thinking about my beach trip this weekend! It got here so quickly! I'm going to attempt to pack a little every night so I don't forget anything. Otherwise, here's a few things to be happy about today:
1. A very green banana for breakfast.
2. Not being tired at work--for the first time in a few weeks it seems like!
3. Getting cards from my sweet coworkers.
4. Looking forward to my crockpot meal tonight for dinner!
5. Perhaps attempting to make something about of the ground bison meat I bought yesterday?
6. A normal work week!
7. Beach beach beach.
8. Frolf tomorrow night with my new discs.
9. A couple good phone chats this weekend.
10. Sunny weather is here again!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Free at last!
My class is finally over, hooray!
I finally feel like my life is getting back to normal now that my test is over and this class is done. So happy! Now I can get back to my desk and my normal job. I have the next few weeks in the office, then I get to travel for work again to a few nice places. I can't wait!
Also, today is my Friday! Flex days are awesome. I don't have a whole lot planned for this weekend, but I am looking forward to the following:
1. Dinner out with friends Friday night
2. Phi Mu Alum brunch on Saturday
3. Massage appointment on Sunday
I'm also pretty thrilled that next weekend is the long Memorial Day weekend, and I'll be at the beach! Yay! I love the beach and can't wait to be back there again. Otherwise, there's still plenty of beginning of summer type-stuff to look forward to. Back to Raleigh, good traveling for work, cookouts, etc.
I finally feel like my life is getting back to normal now that my test is over and this class is done. So happy! Now I can get back to my desk and my normal job. I have the next few weeks in the office, then I get to travel for work again to a few nice places. I can't wait!
Also, today is my Friday! Flex days are awesome. I don't have a whole lot planned for this weekend, but I am looking forward to the following:
1. Dinner out with friends Friday night
2. Phi Mu Alum brunch on Saturday
3. Massage appointment on Sunday
I'm also pretty thrilled that next weekend is the long Memorial Day weekend, and I'll be at the beach! Yay! I love the beach and can't wait to be back there again. Otherwise, there's still plenty of beginning of summer type-stuff to look forward to. Back to Raleigh, good traveling for work, cookouts, etc.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
top ten for the day
A few quick things:
1. Class is boring. And public speaking still bites, but I might be getting better at it?
2. My sleepiness is going to make class even worse to sit through today. Gag me with a spoon.
3. I am definitely considering napping when I get home. And said napping might turn into sleeping all night starting around 6:30 pm. Glorious.
4. Frolf is fun, and I'm getting good!
5. Traffic blows.
6. Bran muffins with raisins are awesome!
7. I'm getting ambitious with my cooking. Potential for me making a meal (possibly for Andrew) is pretty high for tomorrow night.
8. THANK GOODNESS FOR FLEX FRIDAY THIS WEEK.
9. Only one and a half more days of class. I can do it, I can do it.
10. Can't wait to catch up my some of my loves on the phone!
1. Class is boring. And public speaking still bites, but I might be getting better at it?
2. My sleepiness is going to make class even worse to sit through today. Gag me with a spoon.
3. I am definitely considering napping when I get home. And said napping might turn into sleeping all night starting around 6:30 pm. Glorious.
4. Frolf is fun, and I'm getting good!
5. Traffic blows.
6. Bran muffins with raisins are awesome!
7. I'm getting ambitious with my cooking. Potential for me making a meal (possibly for Andrew) is pretty high for tomorrow night.
8. THANK GOODNESS FOR FLEX FRIDAY THIS WEEK.
9. Only one and a half more days of class. I can do it, I can do it.
10. Can't wait to catch up my some of my loves on the phone!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Teehee
Watch this!
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As for the weekend: it was awesome. Sara got here on Thursday night and we finally went to a restaurant within walking distance of my apartment I've been wanting to go to for a long while. It was yummy. Friday morning I came into work for a few, then we spent most of the afternoon having coffee and chatting with one of our former teachers/friends from high school. It was pretty great to see two familiar Raleigh faces in the ATL, and we had a good time catching up. We were dying of starvation by the time we left, so obviously we went to the Varsity for dinner. Nothing is better than Varsity onion rings. Nothing. We also popped over to Atlantic Station to check out H&M (shockingly my first time since moving here) and a couple other stores. Saturday was spent at the World of Coke, where I tried every. single. Coke. product. I'm not going to lie, that was probably the most carbonation that has ever been in my body. Especially considering I don't really drink soda period. Then we went to Lennox for more shopping, and finished off the evening by going to Gladys's Chicken and Waffles!! We couldn't go to the gangsta-fab one downtown because it was packed, so I don't think we really experienced the full atmosphere. BUT, the waffle was awesome and it was actually really good with fried chicken wings on top. Who knew? I finally feel a little more ATL now that i've been! Sunday, Sara and I ventured up to the outlet mall to spend even more money (I bought myself a treat at Coach for passing my exam), and then I sent her in her merry way back to Raleigh. After she left, I went over to A's for our usual Sunday night hangout. Lots of fun.
I am so happy Sara was here for a few days. It was beyond good to see her and talk to her all weekend about everything imaginable. There is nothing like a visit from an old friend to lift the spirits and put life back into pespective a little bit. I'm excited that she got to meet Andrew as well, because its always nice to be able to introduce the people who know me best to the new, exciting people in my life here. Needless to say, I'm a happy girl and can't wait for more visitors. If you are out there reading this, you know that my door is open!
As for this week, I'm in a class at work. Luckily, its in my building so I didn't have to travel for it. The topic and activities aren't my thing, so I'm not really enjoying myself that much (yet, hopefully). But, its nice to be out of the cubicle and meeting new people. And the class is only through Thursday at lunch time, so it doesn't interfere with my flex Friday--crucial. Let's just hope I make it to then:)
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As for the weekend: it was awesome. Sara got here on Thursday night and we finally went to a restaurant within walking distance of my apartment I've been wanting to go to for a long while. It was yummy. Friday morning I came into work for a few, then we spent most of the afternoon having coffee and chatting with one of our former teachers/friends from high school. It was pretty great to see two familiar Raleigh faces in the ATL, and we had a good time catching up. We were dying of starvation by the time we left, so obviously we went to the Varsity for dinner. Nothing is better than Varsity onion rings. Nothing. We also popped over to Atlantic Station to check out H&M (shockingly my first time since moving here) and a couple other stores. Saturday was spent at the World of Coke, where I tried every. single. Coke. product. I'm not going to lie, that was probably the most carbonation that has ever been in my body. Especially considering I don't really drink soda period. Then we went to Lennox for more shopping, and finished off the evening by going to Gladys's Chicken and Waffles!! We couldn't go to the gangsta-fab one downtown because it was packed, so I don't think we really experienced the full atmosphere. BUT, the waffle was awesome and it was actually really good with fried chicken wings on top. Who knew? I finally feel a little more ATL now that i've been! Sunday, Sara and I ventured up to the outlet mall to spend even more money (I bought myself a treat at Coach for passing my exam), and then I sent her in her merry way back to Raleigh. After she left, I went over to A's for our usual Sunday night hangout. Lots of fun.
I am so happy Sara was here for a few days. It was beyond good to see her and talk to her all weekend about everything imaginable. There is nothing like a visit from an old friend to lift the spirits and put life back into pespective a little bit. I'm excited that she got to meet Andrew as well, because its always nice to be able to introduce the people who know me best to the new, exciting people in my life here. Needless to say, I'm a happy girl and can't wait for more visitors. If you are out there reading this, you know that my door is open!
As for this week, I'm in a class at work. Luckily, its in my building so I didn't have to travel for it. The topic and activities aren't my thing, so I'm not really enjoying myself that much (yet, hopefully). But, its nice to be out of the cubicle and meeting new people. And the class is only through Thursday at lunch time, so it doesn't interfere with my flex Friday--crucial. Let's just hope I make it to then:)
Quick update
Excellent weekend...I'm still recovering from all the companionship and the carry-over of my lack of sleep from last week. Tonight I WILL get to bed early. No excuses.
I'll report on all the wonderfulness later. I'm in a class for the next 3 days, so blogging might be limited:( Hope y'all had fantastic weekends and Happy Monday!
I'll report on all the wonderfulness later. I'm in a class for the next 3 days, so blogging might be limited:( Hope y'all had fantastic weekends and Happy Monday!
Friday, May 8, 2009
The sweet smell of weekend in the air.
Its Friday, hooray!
Sara got here yesterday afternoon right after I got home from work. I love having her here! She is wonderful and I've missed her like crazy. Also, its awesome just to have someone with me 24/7 after living by myself for a few months now. I love constant girl talk. Especially with Sara, since we have literally known each other since the beginning of time. Its going to be a fabulous weekend!
We have the following awesome plans:
-coffee with one of our former teachers/friends from high school who is in ATL now too
-plenty of shopping
-Gladys' restaurant with Andrew tomorrow, obvi
-other laziness including reading Cosmo by the pool
-perhaps the World of Coke (an ATL classic) or maybe even the High Museum
I'm so happy! I hope everyone has a fabulous, awesome weekend. Have fun!
Sara got here yesterday afternoon right after I got home from work. I love having her here! She is wonderful and I've missed her like crazy. Also, its awesome just to have someone with me 24/7 after living by myself for a few months now. I love constant girl talk. Especially with Sara, since we have literally known each other since the beginning of time. Its going to be a fabulous weekend!
We have the following awesome plans:
-coffee with one of our former teachers/friends from high school who is in ATL now too
-plenty of shopping
-Gladys' restaurant with Andrew tomorrow, obvi
-other laziness including reading Cosmo by the pool
-perhaps the World of Coke (an ATL classic) or maybe even the High Museum
I'm so happy! I hope everyone has a fabulous, awesome weekend. Have fun!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
SCD arrives tonight!
My quality of life has already improved so much since I got my test out of the way yesterday...I think it was adding more anxiety than I realized. But now I feel fabulous and carefree again! Lots and lots of good things to report on:
1. Sara is coming to Atlanta today!! I am so excited for my first official visitor. I'm taking a half day off work tomorrow so we can be lazy by the pool, shop and eat to our hearts' content. It will be so wonderful to have someone to hang out with all weekend too...none of my usual boring routine of trying to entertain myself. One downside: I probably should've cleaned my apartment before her arrival since its been very neglected this week, but alas, didn't happen. Oops.
Maybe we can recreate this amazing photo from my 21st birthday party this weekend? Hmm..
2. Fabulous meal at Roy's last night. A and I are making it our personal goal to dine at as many island themed restaurants as possible (weird, I know). Last night we had delicious Ahi tuna, Mahi Mahi with some kind of lobster butter sauce that I would like to swim in, and the official most amazing molten chocolate souffle of all time. I also had some type of pineapple martini that was so good I can't even really put it into words. Oh Roy's, I heart you.
3. This weekend I will finally be visiting Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles restuarant. I think I've mentioned this place before (because its one of the reasons I love ATL so much, and I haven't even been yet). A and I tried to go a couple of weeks ago, but the line was out the door and it was late. Sigh. This weekend we will for sure be making an appearance...hopefully at the downtown location, but we're willing to drive to the burbs for the other location if its too packed. I have to introduce SCD to the very best the city has to offer, obviously.
4. I will hopefully be getting in some solid pool time this weekend. I am in desperate need of a tan and I want to get a little color before the beach weekend (only two weeks away!). There's nothing worse than burning like a lobster on the first day at the beach.
5. Ok, so maybe this isn't really a good thing to report on, but I have become mildly obsessed with reading about the Jon and Kate Plus 8 cheating scandal! Its all over US Weekly--there's even video!--and I find the story very sensational. Still not sure if I believe it (I never believe anything until its on people.com, the only legitamite celeb site), but that hasn't stopped me from reading all the stories. One of the more shocking tidbits I picked up from one of the articles: Jon and Kate make an estimated $50K to $75K per episode of their show! Holy crap, thats a lot of money for not really doing anything except their daily routine with the kids. Wow.
6. Its Thursday, which is always a good thing.
7. I didn't go clothes shopping yesterday like I wanted to...hooray for me! I still do want to buy myself a little gift for passing my test, etc, but I'm going to try to think of something memorable that I can get/do. In theory I need to be saving up for all the lovely foreclosed/discounted condos I want to buy one day. If I ever complain about being bored, remind me to start doing some real estate research. No sense in renting when I can buy.
1. Sara is coming to Atlanta today!! I am so excited for my first official visitor. I'm taking a half day off work tomorrow so we can be lazy by the pool, shop and eat to our hearts' content. It will be so wonderful to have someone to hang out with all weekend too...none of my usual boring routine of trying to entertain myself. One downside: I probably should've cleaned my apartment before her arrival since its been very neglected this week, but alas, didn't happen. Oops.
Maybe we can recreate this amazing photo from my 21st birthday party this weekend? Hmm..
2. Fabulous meal at Roy's last night. A and I are making it our personal goal to dine at as many island themed restaurants as possible (weird, I know). Last night we had delicious Ahi tuna, Mahi Mahi with some kind of lobster butter sauce that I would like to swim in, and the official most amazing molten chocolate souffle of all time. I also had some type of pineapple martini that was so good I can't even really put it into words. Oh Roy's, I heart you.
3. This weekend I will finally be visiting Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles restuarant. I think I've mentioned this place before (because its one of the reasons I love ATL so much, and I haven't even been yet). A and I tried to go a couple of weeks ago, but the line was out the door and it was late. Sigh. This weekend we will for sure be making an appearance...hopefully at the downtown location, but we're willing to drive to the burbs for the other location if its too packed. I have to introduce SCD to the very best the city has to offer, obviously.
4. I will hopefully be getting in some solid pool time this weekend. I am in desperate need of a tan and I want to get a little color before the beach weekend (only two weeks away!). There's nothing worse than burning like a lobster on the first day at the beach.
5. Ok, so maybe this isn't really a good thing to report on, but I have become mildly obsessed with reading about the Jon and Kate Plus 8 cheating scandal! Its all over US Weekly--there's even video!--and I find the story very sensational. Still not sure if I believe it (I never believe anything until its on people.com, the only legitamite celeb site), but that hasn't stopped me from reading all the stories. One of the more shocking tidbits I picked up from one of the articles: Jon and Kate make an estimated $50K to $75K per episode of their show! Holy crap, thats a lot of money for not really doing anything except their daily routine with the kids. Wow.
6. Its Thursday, which is always a good thing.
7. I didn't go clothes shopping yesterday like I wanted to...hooray for me! I still do want to buy myself a little gift for passing my test, etc, but I'm going to try to think of something memorable that I can get/do. In theory I need to be saving up for all the lovely foreclosed/discounted condos I want to buy one day. If I ever complain about being bored, remind me to start doing some real estate research. No sense in renting when I can buy.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Huge sigh of relief
I passed my exam at work this morning--hooray! Thanks for all the luck and good vibes, I know it helped me!
I just got back from a nice lunch with some of my coworkers who took me out to celebrate. Excellent meal and a GIANT piece of raspberry chocolate cake later...and I'm in a food coma. But still ecstatic that my test is done. It feels like finals is over and now its time to play--especially since Sara is coming tomorrow and I'm taking a half day on Friday. I've got that special "May" feeling again. Sigh.
Tonight A and I are going out to a fancy Hawaiian/islandy themed restaurant and I can't wait. The menu looks delicious and the drinks look even better. Can't wait. Plus, since I got to the office at the crack of dawn today for a cram session, I'm going to leave a little early, maybe do some grocery shopping and maybe even bake something delicious too. Lovely day!
I just got back from a nice lunch with some of my coworkers who took me out to celebrate. Excellent meal and a GIANT piece of raspberry chocolate cake later...and I'm in a food coma. But still ecstatic that my test is done. It feels like finals is over and now its time to play--especially since Sara is coming tomorrow and I'm taking a half day on Friday. I've got that special "May" feeling again. Sigh.
Tonight A and I are going out to a fancy Hawaiian/islandy themed restaurant and I can't wait. The menu looks delicious and the drinks look even better. Can't wait. Plus, since I got to the office at the crack of dawn today for a cram session, I'm going to leave a little early, maybe do some grocery shopping and maybe even bake something delicious too. Lovely day!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Ode to May
May has always been my favorite month of the year. Beautiful weather, the end of the school year, an entire summer stretched out in front of me. Beach trips, the pool opens...basically, life is good. I'm happy that May has rolled around again, although I'm hoping this one will be just as good as usual, despite the fact that there is no school to end this year. I graduated from college a year ago--a whole year! I'm still not sure how I've survived this past year. I've said many times before (and I'm sure I'll say again) how much I have learned/changed/grown in my first year of "real adulthood". I appreciate all the experiences I've had, but frankly, I hope this next year is a little more calm:)
Anyway, May is full of fabulous things this time around: two trips home (one already happened last weekend), Sara comes to visit this coming weekend, my Tybee Island beach trip with A, hopefully lots of laying out by the pool, dinners with girlfriends and a few good weeks in the office with no traveling!
Apart from all the wonderfulness, I'm feeling pretty anxious today about my exam I have to take at work tomorrow morning. Everyone has been telling me not to worry, but of course its natural to freak out a little. I haven't studied or taken a test in over a year. So today, in my usual finals style, I am cramming like crazy and hoping for the best. Distractions appreciated!
Anyway, May is full of fabulous things this time around: two trips home (one already happened last weekend), Sara comes to visit this coming weekend, my Tybee Island beach trip with A, hopefully lots of laying out by the pool, dinners with girlfriends and a few good weeks in the office with no traveling!
Apart from all the wonderfulness, I'm feeling pretty anxious today about my exam I have to take at work tomorrow morning. Everyone has been telling me not to worry, but of course its natural to freak out a little. I haven't studied or taken a test in over a year. So today, in my usual finals style, I am cramming like crazy and hoping for the best. Distractions appreciated!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Project
I inherited one of my Granny's old chairs when I moved down to ATL last year. Thank goodness for a family who love to furniture shop--I had to buy so little when I love because I had some much family furniture collected for me over the years. Gotta love being the oldest grandchild in the family:)
Anyway, I have this beautiful old wing back chair in a horrible shade of dusty rose pink, so I've been wanting to have it recovered for a while. I finally bought some fabric this weekend so I can have it reupholstered! Here's the print (except mine has a green background):
I know, it seems very busy and bright, but it looks gorgeous in person. And we all know how much I love color and bright things. I'm so excited...now I just have to get around to actually having it done!
Anyway, I have this beautiful old wing back chair in a horrible shade of dusty rose pink, so I've been wanting to have it recovered for a while. I finally bought some fabric this weekend so I can have it reupholstered! Here's the print (except mine has a green background):
I know, it seems very busy and bright, but it looks gorgeous in person. And we all know how much I love color and bright things. I'm so excited...now I just have to get around to actually having it done!
Rain+dark sky=extra caffiene needed.
Back in ATL after a fabulous Raleigh weekend. I purposely didn't make many plans while I was home this weekend, and that was an excellent call on my part. It was nice to be at home, run errands and shop with Mom, and just generally hang around town and relax. I always forget just how relaxing it is to be in my hometown. Home is peaceful and quiet and green everywhere. You can actually hear birds and insects and not the usual city noise I'm used to now. Atlanta is many things, but "relaxing" isn't really one of them. At least I haven't really discovered my relaxing places here just yet. I have very ambitious plans for exploring Piedmont Park and going to free concert Wednesdays in Centennial Park all summer, but as of right now the most relaxing place I can go around here is the mall (I know, I'm strange..the mall has always relaxed me). But, I really need a place to go where I don't spend tons of cash:)
Needless to say, I had a lovely time in good old NC and didn't do anything terribly special. The book sale was great (I fed my art history habit and got a ton of great/huge art history books...too bad I couldn't bring them back to ATL on the plane. oops) and I had an awesome dinner with Erin on Saturday night at North Hills. I did some quality window shopping by myself before I met her and soaked in a little of the place where I used to spend soo much of my time. It was really nice. The creme brulee cheesecake I had at dinner made me very happy too!
As great as the weekend was, I was ready to come back south yesterday afternoon. I take this as a good sign, considering how torn I've been feeling lately..missing home and feel lonely and whatnot. But I'm hoping that was just a little phase of the last few weeks. Something about May (the best month of the year, in my opinion) has given me a new lease on life.
Last night once I got back home from the airport, I went to A's house where he made me delicious fajitas, even though it was raining too much to grill outside, and we watched bad Sunday night tv as usual. I've been dragging this morning, despite my best efforts to caffienate with the extra bold brew. Tonight I'm looking forward to doing some laundry, unpacking from the weekend and going to bed early. I'm finally taking my work exam on Wednesday morning, so its like final exam cram time for me for the next two days. I feel like a college student again! If only..
I hope y'all had excellent weekends too and are having a happy Monday:)
Needless to say, I had a lovely time in good old NC and didn't do anything terribly special. The book sale was great (I fed my art history habit and got a ton of great/huge art history books...too bad I couldn't bring them back to ATL on the plane. oops) and I had an awesome dinner with Erin on Saturday night at North Hills. I did some quality window shopping by myself before I met her and soaked in a little of the place where I used to spend soo much of my time. It was really nice. The creme brulee cheesecake I had at dinner made me very happy too!
As great as the weekend was, I was ready to come back south yesterday afternoon. I take this as a good sign, considering how torn I've been feeling lately..missing home and feel lonely and whatnot. But I'm hoping that was just a little phase of the last few weeks. Something about May (the best month of the year, in my opinion) has given me a new lease on life.
Last night once I got back home from the airport, I went to A's house where he made me delicious fajitas, even though it was raining too much to grill outside, and we watched bad Sunday night tv as usual. I've been dragging this morning, despite my best efforts to caffienate with the extra bold brew. Tonight I'm looking forward to doing some laundry, unpacking from the weekend and going to bed early. I'm finally taking my work exam on Wednesday morning, so its like final exam cram time for me for the next two days. I feel like a college student again! If only..
I hope y'all had excellent weekends too and are having a happy Monday:)
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