Why don't I have a map for this?

Dating
Ah…the awkwardness! The first time you go out is weird enough, but if it goes well there is so much more that is just strange. So, I have kind of started seeing this guy. We have gone out a handful of times, but now it is at that moment where you have some decisions to make. Do you keep getting to know each other or go to the just friends era? How much more small talk can you both really take? Do you start to let your true self show? Ya know…complain about work, not obsessively clean your house, wear less make up. I just wish you could start relationships like that in the first place. Why can’t we get all the ugly out of the way in the beginning and see how each other handle the bad? Anyway, I think I am going to keep it up, but keep my friends closer. We shall see what happens…

OKAY, Seattle...I get it!

Alright, alright, alright! I will start to post things on a fairly regular basis. I haven't used this in almost a year, but I now have too many friends that are blogging for me to ignore mine. Christy...you have inspired me. So, here I go with at least a post a week. Baby steps people!

Irony in a photo

Picture this...

abandoned & faded van

field of weeds

sunset

what a message!

The 25

So, I have been getting these emails with the random question..."what do people not know about you?" Then there is the one..."name 20 interesting things about yourself". Seriously? What is interesting to one is not so much to another. But, all things not said, here are my "few things".

I quote a movie every hour I am at work and in almost every conversation.

I love estate sales!!

My favorite color is orange even though my college and high school colors were maroon and white.

I collect pictures of funny street signs

I eat potatoes everyday

I have serious OCD when I eat

I love candles, but hate to burn them for fear that they will “run out”

I don’t want to get married simply because I don’t want to get divorced

I love watching cheer competitions, but NEVER wanted to be a cheerleader.

I still put on my shoes and dance at least 4 times a week.

I am scared of worms

I am scared to be a mom because I think I will suck at it

I like that I remind people of a cartoon character

I want to be a Rockette

I HATE weddings

I LOVE the State Fair

I am scared to fly but do it a lot

I drive like a bat out of hell…or does everyone else just drive really slow?

I will go see any concert because live music is the best kind

The Great Gatsby is my favorite book. Close second is To Kill A Mockingbird

I am really crafty. I can build a bed, stain it, and make all the bedding!

I am a visual learner, but an auditory teacher.

I am obsessed with college football and Major League Baseball

I love it when it rains

I really enjoy shopping at the Farmer’s Market – even though I buy WAY too much food

The future's SOOOO bright!

I have been CRAZY busy/stressed!! But I have to say that my favorites make it worth every headache, ulcer, and tear.



Thanks for all the help, bubble hugs, food, laughter, and memories. You all are the best!

One of the best

So my worst human characteristic is seen below, but I think there are lots of good ones. One of the best is being able to tuck your tail between your legs and say you're sorry. This is one I have never been good at, but I'm working. Well, the winner of the worst characteristic contest also has the best! :) I got a call yesterday with an "I'm sooooo sorry" and an "I didn't even think about what I said until you drove away". Like I said, there are a lot of good qualities that people can have, and I am glad that one of my best friends has one of the best human traits.
(Oh, and for the record, it is not typical that he flake like he did in the previous post.)

Keep dragging the dog!

Why do people care?
Sure, I had a crappy relationship. I think everyone has had one of those; maybe even two. It was horrible in the end. I’ll admit it! But, when it was good, it was great. I loved the great parts and I am struggling (we both are) to keep the great parts without the “relationship” part. Strangely enough, it is working in small doses. I think it is because we are both holding on to the intense pain that we felt when it was bad. (Well, I know I am, but I can’t speak for him.) Not only is my wall back up, it is thicker than ever.
What I don’t get is that everyone, EVERYONE has an opinion about it. Now some people are keeping it to themselves, but the ones that aren’t were a problem in the first place. Why do people not want their friends to be happy? I understand a quizzical look, a “do you remember when..”, or a “well, I don’t like it, but if you do” once or twice, but being obnoxious is just 6th grade! Maybe it is because they are miserable that their life didn’t end up the way they thought. Maybe they are finding it harder to control someone than they thought it would be. I don’t really know, but simply let us do what we want to do. I can’t explain why it works, but if I could, I don’t feel like I need to explain it to an ass hat like you!

Love the Blarney!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!
Hope everyone enjoyed their Guinness, Bailey's, or water with a lime (gettin' crazy)!

Where are the other four?

Don’t get me wrong…I love living in the city! One of the joys of living in the city is the traffic. I think I am one of those freaks of nature that actually doesn't mind going 25 on the highway in rush hour. Yes, I would rather go the normal 80 on an empty road with no officers, but I hate sitting at red lights, so bring on the snails pace.
My opinion on traffic aside, I just have one little question. What happened to the wave? Not the obnoxious one they do at sporting events, (which for some reason Rangers/Astros fans always do when our boys are at bat…not the way it works people!) but the one that people gave in the good old days when you let them “in” during gridlock. I am lucky if people even turn on their signal, let alone wave when I back off to make room. I remember the wave all the time as a kid. That was part of the fun of sitting in the “way, way back”. Part of the responsibility of that coveted seat was to pass along mom’s wave to the person that just let her in, not to mention that then you got to make faces at that driver to see if they would crack a smile, make one back at you, or ignore you. Aw, how I loved traffic then, but now…all I ask is where are your other four fingers?! JERK!

Worst human characteristic EVER!!

I can take stealing, lying, and shady any day, but the worst human characteristic in my opinion is saying you are going to do something and not doing it! Now, I am notorious for having friends that flake, but seriously! I have been told for two months now how I need to visit someone. I finally get a free weekend, talk to them about it, plan it, even discuss it not once, not twice, but three times the day before. I visit and what do I get? A “we can hang out for a little while”. WHAT?!
Worst human characteristic EVER!