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.

Back in K-Town

November 26, 2008 at 2:56 pm | In Life, Major City | 4 Comments
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I’m home. I arrived yesterday to grey skies and freezing weather. Boo. Today it’s sunny but still freezing. Apparently, I’ve become too accustomed to the warm sunny temps in SoCal. Because my parents, who always have the heat on to what feels like 80 in the house, refused to turn it up last night, saying it was warm enough. What?! I was so cold last night that I had to grab extra blankets. Never happens. Maybe I’ll grow used to this weather once again but by then, it will be back to SoCal. Hmm.

I do feel like this is my parent’s house now as opposed to my home. It’s not bad. It will always be home since I grew up here but I feel as if my life is no longer here. Which is good. It’s what I wanted it to be like. I’m going out with friends tonight and when they asked where I wanted to go, I couldn’t even think of anywhere. My mind kept drifting to places in Major City. Good sign right? The only thing that is here is my family and friends.  And memories. But for now, my life is elsewhere.

That being said and felt, it’s nice to have a break here. The air is clear, it’s lush and green and there’s far less traffic. And I get to see my cat and nephew. Yay.

Happy (early) Thanksgiving to all the Yanks out there. Bring on the turkey! And pumpkin pie. And rolls. And general gluttony that is common tomorrow. :)

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. :)

Update, a rant and a series-ous addiction

October 25, 2008 at 1:16 pm | In Life, Major City, boys | 2 Comments
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So this week flew by for some reason. Monday I had a Jr League committee meeting that went really well. I really like the girls in my group and that’s good since we’ll be working on this project until March. Of course they’re all married or have boyfriends except for me, but since that is my lot in life, I will move past it. :) Tuesday I went over to a new friend’s house and joined some other friends for homemade lasagna and the scariest movie ever. The Strangers. Don’t see it. It was horrible. So scary and just sick. Ugh. I’m still kinda freaked out about honestly. My roommate is gone for 10 days (hurrah) and left me strict orders not to watch any more scary movies until she returns. This is because I was completely freaked out when I got home and she was so sweet, she even left the hall light on all night. Wednesday I caught up with my old temp roommate, M, and we had the best fro yo ever. We even saw Holly Hunter at the fro yo place. Of course she only had the fro yo and no toppings. Unlike me and M. They have the best candy and fruit toppings there. Yum. Thursday I sat around all day waiting for the cable guys to come install our new cable. It’s been such a mess since my roommate decided to switch. Finally though, we have tv again. And it’s in our names and we’re not locked in a contract. Yes, it’s a boring story and finally over. So I got to watch the office and may have enjoyed a few glasses of wine. That turned out to be a mistake yesterday but it was fun at the time.  Yesterday I ran some boring errands and then met a friend out for drinks at this bar just down the street. It was so nice to walk and even though we didn’t get inebriated, it was a pleasant experience.

Right, now to the rant. So at this bar last night, I had about a two hour conversation with a very attractive male. He was funny, flirty and so cute. I thought the evening was going quite well so imagine my surprise that went I went to close my 1-drink tab, he approached me, said goodbye and good luck and off he went. He was there with his cute roommate who also then approached me, shook my hand, and said goodbye. I don’t get it. Neither the first cute guy, nor his roommate, nor me and my friend were drunk. At all. We were having such a good time and I thought for sure he’d ask for my number. Especially since he lives around the corner. Literally. Like a one minute walk between us. So I don’t know. Apparently, guys in LA are like this. This is according to my friend J who I was out with last night. I feel like this has happened to me before and I’m sure it will happen again. I just don’t understand. He was definitely acting interested, but his actions tell  me otherwise. Oh well, strike up another half-ass guy. I read on this blog, Even God is Single, why would you marry a half-ass guy, so why date one? Very good point, and one that I’ve known, but it was nice to be reminded. No more being interested in half-ass LA men.

And finally, the Twilight series. Can you see addicted? I’ve read the first three and as soon as I finish this, I’ll be starting the fourth and final in the series. I can’t wait to see what will happen between Edward and Bella. But I’m also sad that this is the last book. And apprehensive about what is between the pages. *Sigh.

Fake girls and shopping

August 3, 2008 at 5:51 pm | In Life, Major City | 1 Comment
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This weekend has been good. Friday night was my last night with my ex-temporary roommate who has since moved out. We rented Lars and the Real Girl and it was a great movie. I highly recommend it. We also enjoyed some frozen yogurt and just relaxed. Yesterday consisted of hitting the gym, cleaning and going to Trader Joe’s. And watching chick flicks on television once she moved out.  Trader Joe’s is on my hit list. Why? Because I got a bad bag of my favorite Organic Blue Chips. They are not the same as the ones I inhaled last week. Which is good I guess because maybe I won’t inhale these, but I’ll be really sad if it turns out that these are the new recipe. :(

Last night I went out with my friend K in her neighborhood. It was pretty fun.  We went to a few random bars, one of which Kiefer Sutherland frequents. He wasn’t there, but I could see why he’d go. It was very chill but still had a good vibe. We had some late night food and beer and then I headed home to crash. As I was driving home around 12am, I was amazed at how much traffic there was. It wasn’t super late, but there was still traffic congestion and people just out and about. This city never sleeps. I don’t care what NY says!

Hanging out with K was fun. She’s a really cool and laid-back girl. She gave me some good insight into P. She said she thinks he’s probably interested, but just wants to take it slow. Which is exactly what I want to do. I really want to lay a foundation of friendship first. I don’t know when my thinking got so skewed that I thought a guy had to hit on you and want to hook up to prove he liked you. It’s ridiculous what the media fills our heads with. And it’s not just the media, it’s everyone’s way of thinking. As a Christian, I ought to know better, and I’m realizing that a guy who is interested can show it in more than one way. Anyways, she also said she thinks he’s intelligent, not too talkative, a great conversationalist and just an all around nice guy. Good to hear that. Especially after all my friends vetoed Jenner.

Today I went to church and then did some shopping. My permanent roommate is back, but as she just traveled half-way across the world, is now passed out in her bed. I hope we get along. I’m really apprehensive. Especially since the ex-roommate said she thinks we’ll get along, but it may take some time. And I guess her boyfriend is here all the time. Not sure I’m going to be a fan of that. But at least I’m not stuck in a lease, right?

I’m all shook up!

July 29, 2008 at 2:48 pm | In Random | 3 Comments
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Today I experienced my first earthquake! It was a bit freaky during and right after because we didn’t know for sure that was what it was, but it was. A 5.4 on the Richter scale. Not too shabby SoCal! Of course my phone didn’t work right away and I was a bit shaky because everyone evacuated all buildings and were out on the street discussing the quake. And I was downtown, and decided to take the underground rail there, so I had to get on that to get home. That was lovely, let me tell you. I waited a while in case there were aftershocks, but there weren’t. Now I’m back safely ensconced in my apartment. Everything is a-okay here so that’s good.

Weekend of grease

July 27, 2008 at 8:37 pm | In Life, Major City | 2 Comments
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This weekend has been fun. Yesterday I ended up going to my cousin’s school and it wasn’t so bad. Then I got my hair done and it looks amazing. SOOO much better than it looked before. It actually is blonde now, not yellowish blonde. Then I just sat by my pool, caught some rays, and got ready to go out.

My friend K picked me up and we headed out for a night on the town. We met up with my friend S who I hadn’t seen since high school. We corresponded for a couple of years after high school when I was in college and he was in the navy. Then we lost touch and re-connected on the Book of Face. He’s been helpful in giving me advice on living here so it’s been nice. And it’s fun that we get to hang out again. He attended my high school reunion and gave me the dirt on that. His friend P came out and joined us and so the four of us just hung out. We went to three bars, drank, watched people dance and just had fun. After we closed the bar, we headed to Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles. Yep, it exists. And it’s goooooooooooooooooood people. I just had chicken but it was so great. And the biscuit was amazing. And this was at 3am when I was coming out of my alcoholic haze mind you. It was fun.

P is cool. He’s about 4 years older than me and does a job to make a living while he pursues his dream of producing shows. He was witty, funny, easy to talk to, cute and just fun. I know myself and since I’m bored and don’t really have anyone else to focus on, I’m sure I’ll become infatuated with him. *sigh. It’s not a good scene, but pretty much inevitable.

We got home so late that my day has been pretty useless. I talked to friends and sat outside in the sweltering heat. Tonight my roommate and I went to church and it was pretty cool. I’ll probably go back… After church, I went to In-n-Out Burger and it was great. So good. But now I feel sick.

Here’s to hoping that this week brings good news on the job front. And maybe with P?

I’m here!

July 13, 2008 at 8:25 pm | In Life, Major City | 3 Comments
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I’ve arrived. I’m in my new apartment. It was a long journey. 1100 miles and 2 days in the car. Through 109 degree heat and fires burning. We spent the night in the hotel and it was a terrible night of sleeping. My brother snores so loud I could not sleep. Add in the fact I barely slept the night before due to excitement and sadness, I was wrecked. Still recovering.

We arrived Friday, unloaded my car and headed to my cousins. We had dinner and watched a commercial being filmed at her neighbor’s house. Crazy! Saturday my brother and I hit about 10 stores looking for furniture, household goods, etc. He was not happy. He hates shopping and let me know it. Oh well, one day didn’t kill him. Then he went out to dinner with his friend who lives near me and I had dinner with my cousin at her neighbor’s house. They are a very nice family and it was fun. Their house is amazing. Like out of Better Homes and Gardens amazing.

Today we drove my brother to the airport and I did more shopping. It never ends! Then I finished unpacking and setting my room up. Looks pretty good too. I just wish I had my bed. The air mattress isn’t amazing. I had dinner with my cousin and the family out and then hit up the grocery store. I am so tired that I could fall asleep on this very comfortable couch I am sitting on as I type this, but I’m trying to stay up a bit longer. It’s only 8pm!

I met my temporary roommate and she’s pretty nice. She said my permanent roommate is pretty cool so hopefully we work out living together. The complex is cute. It’s small and centered around a pool. Which is pretty sweet in my book. I’m going to lay out there tomorrow hopefully. I have more stores to go to (crazy, I know) and the gym. Never ends. And I have to start looking for a job. I have an interview this week but I’m not sure it’s what I want to do. We’ll see. More to come…

It’s good to be 8, but hard to be 28

July 2, 2008 at 9:31 pm | In Life, Random | 3 Comments
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My nephew is spending the night here for the last time while I’m here. :(   We had a good day though. Went to the bouncy castle place, went shopping for swim trunks, ate McDonalds and he swam in the lake for an hour. And he got to play with our neighbor’s great-grandkids, one of whom is his best friend. It’s good to be 8. Tomorrow we’re having lunch with my mom at her office and then hitting up Costco.

He’s such a good kid. I’m really going to miss him. We talked about me leaving and he’s sad. Says he won’t see me very much. Makes me so sad. I love him so much, but I have to go. I have to focus on my life now but I can’t help but feel guilty. I’m his only aunt and I’m basically helping my parents around the house full-time. I’m going to miss him, my parents and my cat. And throw in a few friends, but that’s about it. I won’t miss the rain, the lack of motivation in this city, or the snobby legal community.

This will always be home but it’s time for me to go make a new home for myself, if that makes sense. I tend to be pessimistic about life changes, and I’m trying really hard not to be. I keep thinking of what I’m leaving behind instead of thinking about what is ahead. And that’s not a good attitude. I know that I’m supposed to leave. I know I’m supposed to be doing this. There is so much potential in MC. New friends, a job (hopefully),  new boys, a new place to live, new experiences, etc, etc. And throw in the beach :) There’s not much here but the family and a few friends, and resentment at my life not going in the direction I want it to go. And there’s no job here. And there’s a whole world out there that I want to experience. I just don’t want to get to my new apartment and be stuck mentally here. I’ve grown so comfortable here and I’m in a rut. And I know I need to get out, but it also scares me. Argh. I know I’m repeating myself here over and over again.

Off to eat some blue corn tortilla chips and try to think about all the great things in MC.

And did I mention the boy from Vegas has been texting me? :) In my last text I wrote, “Keep in touch”, and he wrote back, “You know I will :) ) That’s good right!?

Hot hot hot

June 29, 2008 at 7:34 pm | In Life, Major City | 3 Comments
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I am so hot. Its like 90 degrees. And it’s not fun. It’s not dry heat and it’s not humid, but it is still  uncomfortable. I guess I should get used to this as I’m moving to MC. Yep, I found a place! This girl I had been in contact with a few weeks ago re-contacted me this week and we worked out the details. My cousin checked it out and said it looked cool. It’s a good area, has gated parking and a pool. And it’s a small unit and everyone hangs out, so I’m excited for that. Now I just have to get down there. Most likely my brother and I will drive down in a couple weeks. I am nervous and kinda freaked out, but I’ll blog about that later. Too hot right now.

I saw “Definitely, Maybe” last night. It was pretty cute.  Didn’t really make me hate my singleness so that’s good.

Friday night I had some drinks with my friend P. He’s married and totally not my type, but I think I’m his. Sometimes he’s a bit “pervy” and comes across as he’s interested in me, but I just ignore him when he acts like that. He’s told my friend J that if he wasn’t married he’d be all over me.  I try not to hang out with him one on one for that very reason, but Friday it just happened to work out like that. Luckily it went ok and I made sure to talk about the kid from Vegas. Who texted me Friday night and then didn’t write back after I wrote him back. Kids are so fickle!

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