Continuing on the theme of the past 2 days, I'm really happy today for no particular reason. Thank the Lord! I've waited so long to feel like my normal, happy self again, and this trend is hopefully here to stay.
Last night I had dinner and attempted to play trivia with my new work friend! We live right around the corner from each other, so we went to a place within walking distance that just opened. The food was good, but it was their first night doing trivia, and it started an hour late, so we gave up and left. It was still really fun to get together with someone from work--we have lots in common and had lots of fun together. Can't wait to do it again maybe next week!
Today has been a busy one at the office, and tonight I'm looking forward to doing as little as possible. I've got to pick up a bridal shower gift and mail some things, but otherwise I plan to sit on the couch and do nothing. Its supposed to rain for the rest of the week, and I'd love a thunderstorm to listen to tonight!
And for everyone's viewing pleasure, a trailer for Chris Rock's new movie. Hysterical.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Positivity!
Ok, the word "positivity" kind of reminds me of some old school Spice Girls (and that's not a bad thing), but the last couple of days have been just that--positive. I've been in a consistent good mood, which is more than I can say for myself recently. I have lots of good things to share, too!
1. Congrats to K who got herself into a fabulous law school (very last minute, but hey, when you're in, you're in). I am beyond thrilled for her and am so excited she is slowly coming south and getting closer to me! Also, she wins the prize for my only friend who has ever called me to say "hey, I moved into school in another state, but before I could even sleep in my new bed, I'm moving into another school in another state." Crazy.
2. Another one of my bffs just found out she has a second round interview for a fabulous job in ATLANTA next week! I don't even really want to let myself think about her getting this job--it would be too perfect and I will not jinx it. But, if I do let myself get a little carried away....it would solve my lack of roommate problem and a long-distance friend problem in one swoop!
3. My new friends at work are amazing. I'm going to trivia tonight with one of them--its been ages and I'm so excited to be going again! So happy to meet new wonderful people.
4. Yesterday, while I was reading random facebook profiles, I stumbled on someone's page that listed one of their activities as "accepting things which I cannot change". Pretty profound I think. I even wrote it on a post-it note in my apartment. This little phrase might just be a step in the right direction of consistent happiness, and that is a very good thing!
5. I get to go home in 16 days! I realized the other day that I'm totally homesick...missing Raleigh really badly. It happens when I don't get to go home for over a month. I can't wait to go home and see everyone (especially my cat) soon!
6. I'm going to Disney World on vacation with some of my wonderful ATL friends in less than a month! Yay!! I've been wanting to go to Disney for a long while, and I can't wait for the opportunity to bond with the girls for a long weekend in the happiest place on earth.
7. I've been cooking more. I even bought lots of real groceries and chicken breasts last weekend. I'm going to attempt to make a real meal on Friday!
8. There are at least 3 movies out right now that I want to see (Julie and Julia, The Time Traveler's Wife---I told you yesterday that I'm an emotional cutter, right?, and Post Grad coming out this weekend). I love going to the movies (even though it costs $10 in Atlanta...boo).
9. Rainy weather. My favorite.
10. I swear that the Sex and the City movie is better than therapy. Watch it...you'll see what I mean.
1. Congrats to K who got herself into a fabulous law school (very last minute, but hey, when you're in, you're in). I am beyond thrilled for her and am so excited she is slowly coming south and getting closer to me! Also, she wins the prize for my only friend who has ever called me to say "hey, I moved into school in another state, but before I could even sleep in my new bed, I'm moving into another school in another state." Crazy.
2. Another one of my bffs just found out she has a second round interview for a fabulous job in ATLANTA next week! I don't even really want to let myself think about her getting this job--it would be too perfect and I will not jinx it. But, if I do let myself get a little carried away....it would solve my lack of roommate problem and a long-distance friend problem in one swoop!
3. My new friends at work are amazing. I'm going to trivia tonight with one of them--its been ages and I'm so excited to be going again! So happy to meet new wonderful people.
4. Yesterday, while I was reading random facebook profiles, I stumbled on someone's page that listed one of their activities as "accepting things which I cannot change". Pretty profound I think. I even wrote it on a post-it note in my apartment. This little phrase might just be a step in the right direction of consistent happiness, and that is a very good thing!
5. I get to go home in 16 days! I realized the other day that I'm totally homesick...missing Raleigh really badly. It happens when I don't get to go home for over a month. I can't wait to go home and see everyone (especially my cat) soon!
6. I'm going to Disney World on vacation with some of my wonderful ATL friends in less than a month! Yay!! I've been wanting to go to Disney for a long while, and I can't wait for the opportunity to bond with the girls for a long weekend in the happiest place on earth.
7. I've been cooking more. I even bought lots of real groceries and chicken breasts last weekend. I'm going to attempt to make a real meal on Friday!
8. There are at least 3 movies out right now that I want to see (Julie and Julia, The Time Traveler's Wife---I told you yesterday that I'm an emotional cutter, right?, and Post Grad coming out this weekend). I love going to the movies (even though it costs $10 in Atlanta...boo).
9. Rainy weather. My favorite.
10. I swear that the Sex and the City movie is better than therapy. Watch it...you'll see what I mean.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Monday rambles
Hi again dear readers! I feel like there has been so much going on lately, and I have so much to type about, but I can't remember any of the things I wanted to say. Hmm...maybe this is a sign that I'm getting old a little too quickly.
First, a life update. I realize that my last post was a downer, but whatever. Some days just kind of suck, and Friday was one of those days unfortunately. Just kind of blah and thinking about all kinds of things I shouldn't have been thinking about and hanging around the apartment all day by myself. Not such a great way to spend a day off. I'll admit: even makeup and shoe shopping could not perk me up, which is rare. Usually retail therapy is just the ticket, but lately I've been a little bored with shopping. Insanity, I know. So, Friday was sucky and boring and unfortunately that feeling carried over to Saturday morning. But luckily, I perked myself up because Amy and Sarah came over to spend the night! We went to the Braves game in the afternoon--so fun, they beat the Phillies in the bottom of the 9th (and I actually know what "bottom of the 9th" means). Our seats were in the shade the whole time, too. Overall, really awesome. Afterwards, we went to Trader Joe's to stock up on deliciousness before going out for the evening. We started at Moon Dogs, which was really fun and cheap and smoky, in a college bar kind of way. Then we moved over to Fado for the rest of the evening. I had a really great time with the girls!
Sunday morning, we all woke up feeling pretty gross even though we didn't go too crazy the night before. Again, I'm old. We had lunch at Tin Lizzy's and I spent the rest of the afternoon being a lazy bum on the couch with all my new HD channels. Also chatted with Sarina on the phone, which is always nice. We feel the same way about a lot of things, and I feel like we're going through a similar life situation right now. In short, I don't feel so crazy once I talk to her, which is a good feeling (especially since I feel like the crazy has kind of been taking over me lately).
Overall a good weekend. Having the girls spend the night also reinforced my want for a roommate. It was awesome having them around to make dinner with, get ready with, and just to sit around watching tv with on Sunday morning. Its definitely the little things like that I miss the most about having a roomie. Hopefully something will work out by the time my lease is up!
In other news, I'm finally back in my office after the whopping four weeks out. I've felt kind of antsy here all day, but I'm having fun catching up with everyone. I was especially excited to meet the two new people in my office. They are both young and really nice. I'm so excited to have more friends here now--and my age!
And of course I must comment on all the celeb news I've been neglecting as of late:
1. Jon and Kate is still depressing. I try my best not to watch, but just can't stop. Also, I read on US Weekly this morning that this week is the one year anniversary of their vow renewal in Hawaii. How sad.
2. Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant. With her creepy ex-bf's baby. Need I say more?
3. Melissa Joan Hart and Aaron Carter are both going to be on DWTS next season. That might be enough to finally put me over the edge and force me to watch!
First, a life update. I realize that my last post was a downer, but whatever. Some days just kind of suck, and Friday was one of those days unfortunately. Just kind of blah and thinking about all kinds of things I shouldn't have been thinking about and hanging around the apartment all day by myself. Not such a great way to spend a day off. I'll admit: even makeup and shoe shopping could not perk me up, which is rare. Usually retail therapy is just the ticket, but lately I've been a little bored with shopping. Insanity, I know. So, Friday was sucky and boring and unfortunately that feeling carried over to Saturday morning. But luckily, I perked myself up because Amy and Sarah came over to spend the night! We went to the Braves game in the afternoon--so fun, they beat the Phillies in the bottom of the 9th (and I actually know what "bottom of the 9th" means). Our seats were in the shade the whole time, too. Overall, really awesome. Afterwards, we went to Trader Joe's to stock up on deliciousness before going out for the evening. We started at Moon Dogs, which was really fun and cheap and smoky, in a college bar kind of way. Then we moved over to Fado for the rest of the evening. I had a really great time with the girls!
Sunday morning, we all woke up feeling pretty gross even though we didn't go too crazy the night before. Again, I'm old. We had lunch at Tin Lizzy's and I spent the rest of the afternoon being a lazy bum on the couch with all my new HD channels. Also chatted with Sarina on the phone, which is always nice. We feel the same way about a lot of things, and I feel like we're going through a similar life situation right now. In short, I don't feel so crazy once I talk to her, which is a good feeling (especially since I feel like the crazy has kind of been taking over me lately).
Overall a good weekend. Having the girls spend the night also reinforced my want for a roommate. It was awesome having them around to make dinner with, get ready with, and just to sit around watching tv with on Sunday morning. Its definitely the little things like that I miss the most about having a roomie. Hopefully something will work out by the time my lease is up!
In other news, I'm finally back in my office after the whopping four weeks out. I've felt kind of antsy here all day, but I'm having fun catching up with everyone. I was especially excited to meet the two new people in my office. They are both young and really nice. I'm so excited to have more friends here now--and my age!
And of course I must comment on all the celeb news I've been neglecting as of late:
1. Jon and Kate is still depressing. I try my best not to watch, but just can't stop. Also, I read on US Weekly this morning that this week is the one year anniversary of their vow renewal in Hawaii. How sad.
2. Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant. With her creepy ex-bf's baby. Need I say more?
3. Melissa Joan Hart and Aaron Carter are both going to be on DWTS next season. That might be enough to finally put me over the edge and force me to watch!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Home at last
You'd think i'd be thrilled, right? Well, in theory I am. It was great to get to my apartment last night (after an insanely long and miserable MARTA ride). I ate veggies for dinner that I cooked myself, talked to Sarina on the phone and did two gigantic loads of laundry. Then I went to bed at 9:30 in my own bed. All of this was glorious. As much as I enjoyed DC and seeing all my lovely friends, it was definitely time to go.
But here I am again: alone in Atlanta. You would think I'd be thrilled to finally be home after an epic month of travel. I finally have time to sit around by myself and do as little as possible. This is a three day weekend, after all. Most people would be happy...usually, I'd be happy. But something just isn't right. I'm still unhappy. Unsatisfied...whatever you want to call it. Obviously, the root of the problem is still the same. I wish I could shake it, but I just can't right now. I've pretty much stopped trying. Sometimes you have to just let yourself wallow a little and deal with it. Unfortunate, but true I think. And after talking to my bffs, they convinced me that I'm going to need some closure eventually. Meaning: when the "end of the summer" rolls around--whatever that means--if a certain someone hasn't called me, I'm going to have to contact him myself and just talk things out. Its pretty painful to think about, but necessary. Honestly, I wish I could get it over with now, but I've got to at least give it until September. Hopefully I'll be able to be as positive and happy as possible until I get up the courage to make the call (or email, hehe).
Anyway, thanks to all my lovely friends & readers, and K in particular, for continuing to actually speak to me and be interested in my life and deal with me on the phone when I call out of the blue totally depressed and then am back to normal about 5 mins later. Myabe I'm bipolar and should see a therapist and/or pharmacist, haha. Or maybe not...don't want to develop a Michael Jackson situation!
And just to finish things off on a positive note, here are a few good things about today, that even a sometime-emotional-trainwreck can appreciate:
-my new HD cable! the channels are amazing.
-sleeping in my own bed
-my washing machine is working normally again!
-closet organization
-gorgeous weather
-hopefully laying out by the pool later
-fun plans with friends tomorrow :)
But here I am again: alone in Atlanta. You would think I'd be thrilled to finally be home after an epic month of travel. I finally have time to sit around by myself and do as little as possible. This is a three day weekend, after all. Most people would be happy...usually, I'd be happy. But something just isn't right. I'm still unhappy. Unsatisfied...whatever you want to call it. Obviously, the root of the problem is still the same. I wish I could shake it, but I just can't right now. I've pretty much stopped trying. Sometimes you have to just let yourself wallow a little and deal with it. Unfortunate, but true I think. And after talking to my bffs, they convinced me that I'm going to need some closure eventually. Meaning: when the "end of the summer" rolls around--whatever that means--if a certain someone hasn't called me, I'm going to have to contact him myself and just talk things out. Its pretty painful to think about, but necessary. Honestly, I wish I could get it over with now, but I've got to at least give it until September. Hopefully I'll be able to be as positive and happy as possible until I get up the courage to make the call (or email, hehe).
Anyway, thanks to all my lovely friends & readers, and K in particular, for continuing to actually speak to me and be interested in my life and deal with me on the phone when I call out of the blue totally depressed and then am back to normal about 5 mins later. Myabe I'm bipolar and should see a therapist and/or pharmacist, haha. Or maybe not...don't want to develop a Michael Jackson situation!
And just to finish things off on a positive note, here are a few good things about today, that even a sometime-emotional-trainwreck can appreciate:
-my new HD cable! the channels are amazing.
-sleeping in my own bed
-my washing machine is working normally again!
-closet organization
-gorgeous weather
-hopefully laying out by the pool later
-fun plans with friends tomorrow :)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I'm a Lazy Blogger
Busy couple of weeks in DC & I apologize for the lack of blogging! I've been having a fabulous time visiting with friends, hanging out in our nation's capital and enjoying class--no real work! Here's a new highlights of the last week and half:
1. Spent last weekend with my parents and visited the Newseum!
2. Have seen so many friends its amazing--Ash and Katie, Sara, Kristin, Emily, Al...omg, I wish I could hang out with all of them on a regular basis! I miss them so much and have had the best time ever seeing them all in DC.
3. Ate delicious seafood in Annapolis and got to see pretty sailboats. I love being near the water!
4. Exploring DC on my own (and of course visiting the Hope Diamond!).
5. Danced the night away on Saturday.
Why can't every two week period of life be this fun?! I wish.
1. Spent last weekend with my parents and visited the Newseum!
2. Have seen so many friends its amazing--Ash and Katie, Sara, Kristin, Emily, Al...omg, I wish I could hang out with all of them on a regular basis! I miss them so much and have had the best time ever seeing them all in DC.
3. Ate delicious seafood in Annapolis and got to see pretty sailboats. I love being near the water!
4. Exploring DC on my own (and of course visiting the Hope Diamond!).
5. Danced the night away on Saturday.
Why can't every two week period of life be this fun?! I wish.
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