Another 364 days to go

December 28, 2009 at 11:04 pm | In Life | Leave a Comment
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So my birthday is drawing to a close. It was a good day all in all. I woke up to several FB posts, texts and a couple of missed calls. I had my hair blown out and got a manicure at this very posh spa/salon. Then I went to the mall and spent some gift certificates on some necessities.  I had an excellent steak dinner with my parents and toasted myself with a margarita.  Then I had a delicious ice cream cake and talked to some friends and family. All in all, it’s been a great day.

However, I feel like something is off. I’m not in my “yay it’s MY day” spirit that I usually am on my birthday. It doesn’t feel real. I don’t know if it’s because 29 was a rough year. Or if it’s that I’m now 30 and in a new decade. Or that I’m just not where I expected to be when I reached this decade. Other friends who are past 30 tell me that this is a normal feeling. It’s not even a feeling. I can’t even describe what I’m feeling or not feeling. But they assure me, they felt the same. Odd. Very odd. I guess I’m also a little hurt by some of my friends who didn’t call. Sure FB posts are great, but on my birthday, and my 30th birthday nonetheless, I’d like a call from my oldest and dearest.

But the upside is, I got a text and a phone call from Mr. March. He was very sweet and we are going out tomorrow night. He still won’t tell me where we are going but told me I can wear jeans. OH and I found out he’s 5′7. Hehe. He asked me how tall I was and actually guessed correctly. So yikes, butterflies can start up again tomorrow!

Just another 364 days to go until my next MY day.

Last week of my 20s

December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm | In Life | Leave a Comment
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Time to go drinking. I will soon no longer be a 20 something. How effing scary is that?? I’m not about to turn 30. In my head, I’m only 17. This is crazy. Life needs to slow WAY down. 30 year olds are supposed to have jobs, husbands, houses, etc. My picture of myself at 30 was not this. Totally lame, my life. But oh well. I guess that’s just what it is-life.

In a way I’m psyched to kiss my 20s goodbye. They royally sucked in some areas: no job;  no money,; bad men; no men; living in the armpit of America (aka Lansing, MI); living at home; two major car accidents.  But in some ways they rocked: studying abroad not once, but twice; becoming a lawyer in not one state, but two; living on my own, making fabulous friends; hot men; living in LA; becoming less concerned with what people think; becoming more secure; working; discovering vodka; a deeper relationship with God; buying my first car.

So all in all, it’s been an interesting decade. I just hope that the next one is much, much better.  A husband, a job, a house, more traveling, becoming debt free, maybe living abroad again or at least back in LA.  That’s all you can do right? Reminisce and look forward to what is ahead.

Crazy times

August 17, 2009 at 9:33 pm | In Life | Leave a Comment
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I arrived home last Tuesdsay. It feels good to be home. The weather was typical chilly Seattle weather, notwithstanding the fact it is AUGUST. But thats okay. Its warmed back up.

Anyways, I saw my friends G and T, separately, and that was good. T and I got caught up after 8 months of not really talking (she’s horrible at keeping in touch–self-admitted by her) so that was nice. I met G’s boyfriend and while he’s not really my type, they seem to be good together.

I had my nephew for 2 days and we did a couple fun kid activities, ate out, made cookies and just spent time together. He’s a good kid but sometimes too whiny. Don’t really know why that is, maybe he’s too spoiled?

Saturday my parents and I went away for the night to an island off the Sound. We went to a county fair where I inhaled curly fries and scones and saw all sorts of farm animals and friendly island people. It was nice. We stayed the night at the naval lodge and it was so beautiful. The air was so crisp and clean and full of salt. Yum. The clouds were huge and white and poufy and seemed close enough to touch. We had a nice dinner and went to bed early which is always nice on vacay. Sunday we headed back and that’s when the trouble began…

My mom got really sick and it just worsened throughout the day and night. We went to her doctor today and he immediately sent us to the ER. We didn’t have to wait for very long, thank God. Basically she might have a really bad case of food poisoning or could be a tear in her intestines. She’s a bit better but in a lot of pain. So that sucks. The ER had some weirdos hanging around, as always right? She’s staying overnight and hopefully tomorrow they will run tests and know what is going on.

Then we found out my uncle in Canada had a stroke. He can walk around but can’t really talk and the right side of his face is droopy. Not good!  Again, we’ll find out more tomorrow about what’s wrong with him.

So, it has been crazy here. I was scheduled to leave Friday morning to return to LA but I’m not sure that’s going to happen.

As for moving back, I can see that my parents need me around for help. My dad can barely walk and needs help doing little things. I’m still torn though. The thought of moving back home for an indefinite length of time makes me so depressed. I can’t give up my independence and privacy. I want to be close to them, just not in the same house. BUT, I still love my life in LA…well mostly. I don’t want to give up everything I’ve worked hard for this past year. But again, I don’t have a job there. But no job here either! Argh. I’m so confused and somedays I just want to move back and other days, I have no desire to. I’m hoping to go see friends tomorrow night or Wednesday night and check out the city and see how I feel there. However, that’s contingent on my mom’s prognosis…

Monday musings

May 18, 2009 at 2:41 pm | In Life, boys | Leave a Comment
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So this weekend turned out pretty well.

Friday night I went to a wine bar with a friend and met some of her friends who very nice and friendly.

Saturday I met with a friend, watched a movie, ran some errands and went out for a friend’s birthday party. That was my favorite part of the day. I got really gussied up and looked pretty smoking according to at least three men, drank some delicious vodka, flirted a bunch, and just had a good time. I could have potentially hooked up with three men that night. Alas, not one prevailed. They tried, but I just wasn’t feeling in tip-top shape and I’m not that kind of girl. ;)   One guy was my friend’s (the birthday girl) ex-boyfriend and who is also my friend, and I would never touch him with a fifty-foot pole. The reason? Girl code of course. And even if that didn’t exist, he’s not my type and much better as a friend. The second was said birthday girl’s friend of a friend. Nice kid but very punk and too young. He did call me gorgeous and thought I was lovely, so that earned points. The last was a nice Canadian bloke who I was most interested in. He was very nice, we talked for a long time, he bought me a drink and was just very polite. And very cute. He and his friends went to another bar and I drove there to meet them, but I couldn’t find parking and it was late, so I just went home. He was leaving to return to eastern Canada today anyways. And as aforementioned, nothing would have happened so what was the point really?

Sunday was meeting up with an old friend, church and fro yo with another, and finally watching Sunday night tv. Oh and throw in an earthquake too. It is LA after all.

Today has been good so far. Watched another movie–with Colin Firth as the star–and am about to head out to a job interview.

This week is shaping up nicely and two of my very, very good friends are visiting this weekend for Memorial Day. Life is getting better.

Blueberries in January make the world right

January 7, 2009 at 11:30 am | In Life | 2 Comments
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So I’m back. After an emotionally grueling morning, I boarded the plane and ended up landing back here in lala-land. I found out some bad news whilst sitting on the plane though. Our neighbor’s daughter died Sunday. She was in her 40’s and had some mental problems due to being a drug addict of the worst kind in her earlier years. She was always very friendly and kind to me, and thought my dad hung the moon. She had 3 kids and I feel so bad for them. Even though they’re grown up and have kids of their own, how sad is it to lose your mom like that.

So back here it’s warmish and sunny. Not much has changed really. Except there is a new neighbor who seems to be cute (saw him from a distance) so I will be scoping that out. My roommate was nice enough and was gone all day yesterday and left today to go watch a bowl game in Miami, so it’s nice to have the place to myself.

I ran into a friend of a friend yesterday at the mall while shopping, so it was good to have someone to shop with and just talk to. I went to church last night and while it was a good service, I felt a bit awkward sitting alone and only talking to a few people while it seem liked everyone else knew everyone else. Kinda like school could be when you were the new kid, you know what I mean? But I think it will get better the more I go.

No big plans today. I may go hiking outside as the thought of the gym is a bit repelling to me right now for reasons I don’t even know. Tomorrow I have a interview (gasp!) and  Jr League meeting. Fun fun. The upside to being back here is I purchased fresh blueberries from the store yesterday and they are SO good.

Still missing my parents and cat and nephew like mad, but I seem to have slipped right back into my life here. Odd.

Snowy Sunday

December 14, 2008 at 12:53 pm | In Life | 1 Comment
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It snowed almost 4 inches here last night. And it’s currently freezing outside! Only about 25 degrees, super windy and just plain cold.

Not much really has changed. Although I’m doing some contract work for this attorney and had my first court appearance for him on Friday. I was a bit nervous as it was my first time in court in almost a year. It was fairly easy and we were in and out in less than 30 minute. I have a few more to do for him this week and it’s something to look forward to.

I’m going a bit crazy at home. As predicted.  Last night at the grocery store, my mom and I ran into an old family friend. Who told us that she has 3 grandkids. To which my mom responded that she was still waiting for some from me. Gee thanks mom. Make it clear I’m a spinister. She said it with a laugh so I just let it go. If I had mentioned that it was embarrassing and that I was annoyed, she would have gotten mad and there would have been a fight. Add to that the writing on the wall that I’m still single and almost 29! Gasp! Shocking. So yes, I’m considering changing my ticket but probably won’t due to my low bank account balance.

I’m considering deleting friends on facebook. People that I once was friends with in “real life.” But I’m wondering, if I do that, will our “real” friendship be over for good? Not that it isn’t. But I also wonder if I’ll need to be in touch with them at some later date down the road for some purpose. And not only that, I know things will be said about me and I hate that. But why should these people who never stay in touch, have been jerks to me in the past and aren’t in my life now, have access to my life? And why do I worry what people think about me so much?

My birthday is exactly 2 weeks from today. As of now, I have loose plans to go out the night before but nothing to do on the actual day. That’s depressing. Most of my friends will be out of town at the time and Seattle doesn’t offer much to do this time of year, especially on a Sunday. I really don’t want it be a boring day lying around the house (much like today) but I’m a loss as to what to do. Yes, a pity party is in the works.

Hmm, I’m quite tired of these sad posts but until something in my life changes (job, a boy, better friends who are physically present and not 3000 miles away), I fear they’ll continue. Joy.

Weekend update

November 23, 2008 at 9:15 pm | In Life | 2 Comments
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Argh, I’m still sick and ready for bed but I wanted to update this. Friday, I met with an alum from my school and he gave me some career advice and took me to lunch. He was really nice and promised to send my resume to a bunch of his friends. After I got home from driving 2 hours home (grr, I hate traffic), I had dinner with my roommate, her bf and her bff. She made it all from scratch and it was good ole Southern food. After, we played Uno and watched True Romance. Pretty fun night.

Yesterday, I volunteered at this huge food bank for Jr League and it was a good experience. Met a bunch of women in the League I didn’t know and it felt good to help, especially at this time of year. After that, I started packing and it was horrible. I am such an overpacker. And after twice taking stuff out and repacking, my suitcases are still stuffed to the brim. Not good, especially with Christmas around the corner! Later on, I ventured to the theatre with my roommate’s bff, ML. She’s a really nice Jersey girl. We saw Twilight. I’m not sure how I feel about it. After reading the whole series, I definitely have a picture in my head as to what Bella looks like, what her house looks like, how the scenes will play out, etc. I’m not sure that the movie lived up to that. I know that books are always adapted differently for movies. But I didn’t like a lot of the things that they changed. Like, the scenes they left out, the lines that were changed around, the actors chosen for the characters, and the new scenes that were not in the book added in. Field trip? Huh? I was also wasn’t convinced of the true love between Bella and Edward. I don’t feel that they developed the characters enough. But, all in all, it was okay. Could have been better and hopefully New Moon is, but it was still good to see it on the big screen.

Today I went to church and caught up with my old roommate, M. It’s so great to have a friend like her. We are so honest with one another, can dig deep and just have a good relationship. She’s a great girl. After that, I ventured east to meet up with my half-brother and his family, and my niece and nephew. It was a bit overwhelming as I had never met him and never talked on the phone with him. He’s a nice guy though. He has my dad’s eyes and nose so it was a bit cool looking at him. My nephew is a cute guy and super nice. I really liked him. My niece is a pretty little girl and sweet. The rest of his family (wife and two step kids) were really great too. It was a nice visit and I hope to get to know them better.

Now, I’m trying to work up the guts to ask my roommate for a ride to the airport and to pay me back for dinner last night. I know, I know. I’m too passive! Grr. We’re working on it….

OH and 2 days til I go home! Yay.

Too passive for my own good

November 20, 2008 at 4:02 pm | In Life, Major City | 1 Comment
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So I’m still sick and it sucks. Last night’s Jr. League meeting dragged on and on and it really wore me out. Today I’ve been doing house stuff like dusting (the horror) and laundry. Only 5 days til I board the jet to take me home. I’m about to go get my hair did which I’m quite excited about. I love getting my hair done. Some women love massages or manicures, but give me a hairdresser and shears any day. Love it.

I’m getting quite fed up with my roommate’s bf always being here. He’s sick too which is fine but if I wasn’t sick and he was, I’d be pissed off. I just caught them coming out of the shower together. Okay, eww first of all, and second of all, he already took a shower this morning. Why does he need 2 showers within 5 hours of each other? And I bet anything he’ll be taking another shower tonight. Joy. At least we don’t pay for water.

And I need to park my car in the our parking spot because I’m going to be gone for 5 weeks. But guess what? His car is parked there and has been since early October. Enough. I need to tell him to move it before Monday night but I have a feeling she’s going to be really bitchy about it. Ugh.

It sounds mean, but I’d wish they’d break up. Not only does she not deserve him (he is quite the catch, waits on her hand and foot), but at least there wouldn’t be three of us living here. Or maybe I just need a boyfriend to be here all the time too. Hmmm, that sounds like a plan. Ha.

I actually sat outside and soaked up some rays today and it was delightful. 5 weeks of rainy, dreary days scares me. I need to get some color before that happens.

To go or stay?

November 16, 2008 at 7:49 pm | In Life, Major City | 2 Comments
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So I have another major decision to make and soon. My parents want me to stay home for the month of December. I’m already planning on going home for Thanksgiving and was going to return here on December 1st. Then I wanted to fly back home for Christmas around the 22nd or 23rd and stay til after New Years. But it doesn’t make much sense to stay here for those 2.5 weeks in between those dates and do nothing. I could just stay home for the month and try to get a Christmas mall job or a temp job. It would be nice to be home for the month and to save money on things like groceries and gas. But, I don’t know if I can take 5 weeks of living at home. I know, this from the girl who wanted to move home permanently just a few weeks ago. But I’ve come to realize I do want to stick it out here and stay. I’m just worried I’ll get back there and those feelings of wanting to stay here will disappear. However, a month and some of rainy, dreary days won’t help convince me to want to move home. Not while 80+ weather entices me to come back. I just don’t want to put my life on hold for that long either. I’m afraid I’ll get a job interview and then have to fly back at a moment’s notice. But the reality is, will anyone be hiring during the month of December in this crappy economy? Doubtful. I have a few meetings I should attend but it won’t be the end of the world if I miss them. So really, it makes more sense to just move home. But I am slightly worried that my roommate will be thrilled and her bf will just move in and then it will get worse when I get back. Not that it really can since he’s here all the time anyways, but you never know.

Anyways, those are just my thoughts on the matter.

Not much else is going on this week. A few meetings and events are the calendar but not much else.

I may have to attend the singles church thing on Tuesday night because there were so many hot guys there today. :)

End of an eh week

November 14, 2008 at 10:55 am | In Life | 3 Comments
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I know I haven’t blogged for a while. I just don’t have anything to say really. I’ve just been volunteering, had a job interview, worked out and ran errands. And it’s already the weekend. For which I have no plans. Yet.

The job interview was okay. My friend who works in the main office of this firm in Chicago hooked me up. But I really don’t want to work there. Why? First, the pay sucks. I could make more managing the gap. Second, the commute is horrible. AT LEAST 2 hours each way. Not exaggerating in the slightest. Remember when I worked that temp job for my friend? And the hellish commute I made for that? Well, this firm is located 20 minutes past that. On a normal day that is. So that would be 4 hours a day. Next, the hours. 8-at least 6 but maybe later Monday-Friday, and EVERY Saturday. And finally, the firm is notorious for people being fired or quitting very frequently. My friend has been there for 1.5 years and she’s seen all the people she was hired with leave and tons of others since then. She’s stuck there until she finds a new job but for some reason likes working there even though they treat her like s&*t. So, needless to say, as much as I need a job, I really, really don’t want to work there.

The weather is quite odd. It was pretty cool at the beginning of the week and today it’s supposed to hit 97. I was in Target yesterday and all their Christmas stuff is out. Um, it’s only the second week of November. And we haven’t even had Thanksgiving yet! And it’s really hard to think of winter and Jingle Bells and Christmas trees when it’s so hot outside.

That’s about all folks. OH, I do get to go home in less than 2 weeks! Yay.

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