Sunday, April 25, 2010
The Sunday Evening Blues...
Why is it that Sundays are the saddest days of the week? I love my weekends, but I hate sunday nights. I think my mood switches throughout the day. In the morning, I wake up, make coffee, make some breakfast, and then do whatever it is I intend to do on a sunday. But throughout the day, there's that nagging reality that tomorrow is Monday, and you can hear the minutes ticking away. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock! (Now, I have that Madonna song stuck in my head!! LOL "We only have 4 minutes to save the world!")
This past week, I was in Tampa for work. It's a gorgeous place, and you're surrounded by water - both the ocean and the bay. It truly is lovely. I was there with Lindsay, this cute-as-a-button coworker of mine from Atlanta. We had to open 2 small shops, and visit the concept store. The only part that made the trip sad was the fact that she and I were dressed in our normal "work wear", and everyone else was in shorts and flip flops, and enjoying the weather. It became rather depressing pretty fast. Lindsay was staying with friends, so I was alone after work. I met a friend who lives there, and he had a late lunch with me on wednesday, but the rest of the stay, it was pretty solitary. I was so tired the first night that I fell asleep on a chair while watching TV. Another bad thing about Tampa? My allergies were out of control there! I was sneezing, and had a runny nose and sinus headache the whole time! No fun.
Friday night, I met a new friend for drinks, and unfortunately, I didn't eat dinner beforehand - and that was not a wise decision! I had 4 drinks, and with no food in my system, it was a recipe for disaster. I know I was home early, but I pray that I didn't make too much of a fool of myself while I was out. I slept in until 11 am the next day - partially because I needed the sleep, but also because I wanted to sleep my headache away.
On Saturday, I met up with 5 other friends for drinks, then dinner, and then more drinks. My friends Dan and Rob were there, and my new friend Eric, as well as his boyfriend Ben who lives in South Carolina. Eventually our friend Robert met us out as well. It was a good time. Especially because there was food involved, and no embarassing situations ensued! We went to a bar to watch a "Lube Wrestling" competition! LMAO. It was freaking hysterical! Unfortunately, there were only about 3 guys who were worth watching - the rest was like passing a car accident: you don't want to watch, but you can't seem to tear yourself away from it!
Today, I spent my day with Dan and Rob - shopping for things we all needed. I am still hunting for a new bed, but I did manage to purchase a new mattress/boxspring set. I also bought a new toaster - something I desperately needed. Next weekend, I'll try to get a new bed, and eventually I'll be getting a new bureau, and chest of drawers, as well as a new desk. There's a lot I want to do and get for my place - and maybe next month I'll start getting a new tattoo every month. (I want to sleeve my right arm for now)
So, Sunday nights are depressing to begin with, and now, quite fittingly, a thunderstorm just started. It sort of sums up my mood!
This past week, I was in Tampa for work. It's a gorgeous place, and you're surrounded by water - both the ocean and the bay. It truly is lovely. I was there with Lindsay, this cute-as-a-button coworker of mine from Atlanta. We had to open 2 small shops, and visit the concept store. The only part that made the trip sad was the fact that she and I were dressed in our normal "work wear", and everyone else was in shorts and flip flops, and enjoying the weather. It became rather depressing pretty fast. Lindsay was staying with friends, so I was alone after work. I met a friend who lives there, and he had a late lunch with me on wednesday, but the rest of the stay, it was pretty solitary. I was so tired the first night that I fell asleep on a chair while watching TV. Another bad thing about Tampa? My allergies were out of control there! I was sneezing, and had a runny nose and sinus headache the whole time! No fun.
Friday night, I met a new friend for drinks, and unfortunately, I didn't eat dinner beforehand - and that was not a wise decision! I had 4 drinks, and with no food in my system, it was a recipe for disaster. I know I was home early, but I pray that I didn't make too much of a fool of myself while I was out. I slept in until 11 am the next day - partially because I needed the sleep, but also because I wanted to sleep my headache away.
On Saturday, I met up with 5 other friends for drinks, then dinner, and then more drinks. My friends Dan and Rob were there, and my new friend Eric, as well as his boyfriend Ben who lives in South Carolina. Eventually our friend Robert met us out as well. It was a good time. Especially because there was food involved, and no embarassing situations ensued! We went to a bar to watch a "Lube Wrestling" competition! LMAO. It was freaking hysterical! Unfortunately, there were only about 3 guys who were worth watching - the rest was like passing a car accident: you don't want to watch, but you can't seem to tear yourself away from it!
Today, I spent my day with Dan and Rob - shopping for things we all needed. I am still hunting for a new bed, but I did manage to purchase a new mattress/boxspring set. I also bought a new toaster - something I desperately needed. Next weekend, I'll try to get a new bed, and eventually I'll be getting a new bureau, and chest of drawers, as well as a new desk. There's a lot I want to do and get for my place - and maybe next month I'll start getting a new tattoo every month. (I want to sleeve my right arm for now)
So, Sunday nights are depressing to begin with, and now, quite fittingly, a thunderstorm just started. It sort of sums up my mood!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thoughts from the Acela....
As I sit here, I am riding on Amtrak's ACELA - the high-speed train. This is the 3rd time I've ridden on it for a long distance, and I gotta tell you, I freaking love it. I have been in Connecticut this week for work, and while it was easy to find a flight TO Hartford, CT, it was quite the ordeal to find a flight home. The cheapest flight I could find was for $850, and it had 3 stops (Newark, Chicago, and then finally to Baltimore!!) What the hell?? Another flight would have taken me to Dallas first! I was thinking "You have got to be fucking kidding me!!" Finally, I looked at the possibility of taking the train home, and the Acela was only 4 hours, and only $175. Click, book, print! So, here I sit. The only part I hate is searching for a seat. You have to drag your luggage through the train and look at people, judging them and deciding whether or not you'd like to sit next to them, while they're doing the same thing to you. I walked through 3 train cars before I spied an empty seat, and LUCKY ME, it was next to the most handsome guy! So, I plopped my shit down and enjoyed the view, and his scent. LOL Why do some people have this natural scent that is so alluring? I mean, as soon as I got a whiff of his scent, I was turned on. (meaning I was smiling down there!) Something that drives me crazy is when someone's leg is rubbing against yours - even when it's not intentional. It's so erotic.
(I just had to teach an older gentleman who also has an iPhone how to use his phone. He wanted to check something on his email while staying on the call. He couldn't figure it out and just hung up - but I told him how to do it. His response was "Everything I own is smarter than me." LMAO)
I met a man recently who I spent a previous post gushing about. Well, I'm not so excited about him now. Yesterday morning he sent me a text that included a pic of me taken last summer - that he apparently got from a website I am on - and he asked "When was this pic taken?" I said "Last Summer. I was much more tan, and a little thinner." He response was that he could tell I haven't been taking care of myself. What the FUCK??!! Who says shit like that to someone? Especially when they say they're interested in pursuing something with you. Jesus!! I was so fucking pissed. I mean, he's not in the best shape - he's got a belly, and a bit of a double chin too. So who the hell is he to judge me? I wanted to say "If I'm so fucking unattractive, by all means, do NOT pursue me!" We're still texting/talking, but everyone is telling me to tell him to fuck off. The worst part is that we had such an amazing first date. He's just a controlling little asshole.
Alright - train is stopped in Philly, and I'm going to take a little nap! I'll write more soon-
(I just had to teach an older gentleman who also has an iPhone how to use his phone. He wanted to check something on his email while staying on the call. He couldn't figure it out and just hung up - but I told him how to do it. His response was "Everything I own is smarter than me." LMAO)
I met a man recently who I spent a previous post gushing about. Well, I'm not so excited about him now. Yesterday morning he sent me a text that included a pic of me taken last summer - that he apparently got from a website I am on - and he asked "When was this pic taken?" I said "Last Summer. I was much more tan, and a little thinner." He response was that he could tell I haven't been taking care of myself. What the FUCK??!! Who says shit like that to someone? Especially when they say they're interested in pursuing something with you. Jesus!! I was so fucking pissed. I mean, he's not in the best shape - he's got a belly, and a bit of a double chin too. So who the hell is he to judge me? I wanted to say "If I'm so fucking unattractive, by all means, do NOT pursue me!" We're still texting/talking, but everyone is telling me to tell him to fuck off. The worst part is that we had such an amazing first date. He's just a controlling little asshole.
Alright - train is stopped in Philly, and I'm going to take a little nap! I'll write more soon-
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Running Toward the Goal
Today was one of the BEST days I've experienced in a long time. I slept in - which lately is an amazing luxury - and then I went on my first date with a great guy I've recently met named Stephen. Unlike the last crazy one I dated, this one is sane, sweet, and my age!! I'm actually 6 months older, but that's it! It was a very nice date that lasted 5 hours. So, I'm sort of notorious among my friends for dating younger guys - but I think I'm on to something here. We understood each other's jokes, we knew what our points of reference were - it was something I haven't experienced in awhile. And I like it. Didn't hurt that the physical chemistry between us is HOT! It's through the roof!! So, I am being cautiously optimistic.
Tomorrow, I head to Connecticut for work - I'll be working in 4 different towns: Meriden, Orange, Farmington, and Fairfield. I'm actually pretty excited - it'll be nice to be out of the office - and getting to meet and work with new people is a good thing. I'm flying up on Southwest Airlines, but I couldn't find a flight home on friday for less that $850 one way!! ONE WAY!! Jeez Louise. So, after searching and searching, I decided to come home on Amtrak's ACELA high speed train. I've been on this train once before, and it's an amazing - and FAST - ride. I am actually looking forward to it. It's a 4 hour ride, so I can read, I can watch a movie on my iPod, or I can sleep! (I love to sleep!)
Tomorrow, I head to Connecticut for work - I'll be working in 4 different towns: Meriden, Orange, Farmington, and Fairfield. I'm actually pretty excited - it'll be nice to be out of the office - and getting to meet and work with new people is a good thing. I'm flying up on Southwest Airlines, but I couldn't find a flight home on friday for less that $850 one way!! ONE WAY!! Jeez Louise. So, after searching and searching, I decided to come home on Amtrak's ACELA high speed train. I've been on this train once before, and it's an amazing - and FAST - ride. I am actually looking forward to it. It's a 4 hour ride, so I can read, I can watch a movie on my iPod, or I can sleep! (I love to sleep!)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
In This Way He Consecrated Them....
Hello - again I must apologize! I just saw that I haven't posted since the 21st of March!! Oy! I am a bad blogger - Bad! I'd mention that I should be spanked, but somehow that doesn't seem like a punishment. Especially if I get to pick who's doing the spanking!! Yowza!
So things are MUCH better at work - and after seeking advice and having talks from friends and family, it seems like what I'm going through are just parts of what normally happens when you enter into a new job that actually has the ability to challenge you. I suppose my last few jobs were easier because from day #1, I could do the job in my sleep. I was able to shine, especially because they weren't all that difficult. Now, if I shine in this job it will be worth it! I'll have earned every kudo that I receive. I am gaining the respect and friendship of my co-workers, and I learn quite a bit from all of them. Next week, I'll be opening 2 new stores - one in Greenville, SC and one in Annapolis. There's no time in between. I leave tuesday for SC, and fly home thursday morning - only to drop my stuff off, and head down to Annapolis to start all over again. But, once we're done friday - even if it's noon, I am going to go the fuck home! There's a store opening coming up in Puerto Rico that I am excited about - and I pray that I get to go! Also, there's opening in Canada also that excite me. In August, they're opening a store in Hawaii, and I know there will be an all-out war as to who gets to go there!! (Cross your fingers for me!)
This weekend is Easter, and even though I am no religious anymore, I appreciate holidays like this because they bring my family together - and I love that. My family is very important to me. (It doesn't hurt either that this particular holiday revolves around candy - how can you not love that??)
So, Happy Easter everyone!! I send you my love, and good wishes! XOXO
So things are MUCH better at work - and after seeking advice and having talks from friends and family, it seems like what I'm going through are just parts of what normally happens when you enter into a new job that actually has the ability to challenge you. I suppose my last few jobs were easier because from day #1, I could do the job in my sleep. I was able to shine, especially because they weren't all that difficult. Now, if I shine in this job it will be worth it! I'll have earned every kudo that I receive. I am gaining the respect and friendship of my co-workers, and I learn quite a bit from all of them. Next week, I'll be opening 2 new stores - one in Greenville, SC and one in Annapolis. There's no time in between. I leave tuesday for SC, and fly home thursday morning - only to drop my stuff off, and head down to Annapolis to start all over again. But, once we're done friday - even if it's noon, I am going to go the fuck home! There's a store opening coming up in Puerto Rico that I am excited about - and I pray that I get to go! Also, there's opening in Canada also that excite me. In August, they're opening a store in Hawaii, and I know there will be an all-out war as to who gets to go there!! (Cross your fingers for me!)
This weekend is Easter, and even though I am no religious anymore, I appreciate holidays like this because they bring my family together - and I love that. My family is very important to me. (It doesn't hurt either that this particular holiday revolves around candy - how can you not love that??)
So, Happy Easter everyone!! I send you my love, and good wishes! XOXO
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