Crazy random update

So I had four very good topics to write about tonight, but I'm just not feelin it. In fact, I'm just not feelin much as of late. In my last post, I talked to you about a few things going on - believe me, there's much more! Hopefully, one day VERY soon, these posts can be funny little nothings that you all enjoy reading on the regular.

To update, I got a new roommate tonight. Someone super awesome responded to my craigslist ad and decided to take the place. She moves in August 17 or so.

Michael left earlier this week and I'm deeply saddened. He was the basis for most of what I did in my non-work and non-school time, so we'll see how this all goes. He had his first meeting today at his new job and that went well. Hooray for him!

I went into the restaurant today and two very fabulous people in my life came in for lunch. They were super sweet and tipped me a ridiculous amount of money which was completely uncalled for. Anyway, I didn't lose my job. The general manager was, as usual, bitchy about it. Gotta love her life, right?

My little saff-ster who likes to play with other kitties outside has brought back something little and annoying with her. Fleas. I fucking hate fleas. I suppose I need to get a new flea collar for her and get rid of these little pests before it gets out of control. They multiply like rabbits. Only quicker.

So... I graduated. Technically, but not officially. I had my last class last night with a presentation. One of our group members completely bombed her portion of the presentation because she showed up for our practice 45 minutes late. Heh. Good thing for Peer Evals. I should know by Saturday what my grade is in this class. I'm thinking it's going to be a B+. I will be completely shocked if I get an A- or something.... that would mean Dean's list two semesters in a row.

I have a list of movies to see at the theater a mile long. The Ugly Truth, The Proposal, Julie and Julia, Humpday, 500 days of summer, Funny People, The Time Traveler's Wife... etc. That's 7 movies at 10 bucks a pop... I might just be waiting until their DVD release. How can they do that to us and release SO MANY great movies all at one time?!

I've been listening to a few fabulous songs recently. Perhaps you might want to check them out too...

The Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
James Morrison feat. Nelly Furtado - Broken Strings
JES - My love
The Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho
Chris Lake - If you knew
The Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
Carrie Underwood - Wasted
Lady Sovereign - So Human
Safetysuit - Stay

So that's about it for me. Like I said earlier, I'll probably start to update this neglected blog more frequently as I become me again. ;)

The Flu.

Sucks. Period.

Wednesday/Thursday of last week I started feeling super sick. I stayed out of work (nannying) on Friday and had to pay $65 on Saturday to get a doctor's excuse so I didn't lose my restaurant job. Let me tell you - they weren't super excited about all of this. In fact, they told me if I didn't show up then I would be "red lined", which I assume was the interim manager's way of saying "fired". I got the doc's excuse - and hopefully, we'll find out Thursday, if that's 'good enough' for them.

Anywho - I'm feeling a bit better now. This week holds a whole bucket full of emotions for me. I 'graduate' (ie - have my very last class) on Wednesday, Michael moves to DC on Tuesday, and I'm left somewhere in between to pick up the pieces.

This is supposed to be a happy time in my life - graduation - but it's overshadowed by less-happier feelings stemming from a huge decision I've made. If I don't make this decision for myself now, I never will.

I figure if I just ignore the feelings and emotions that come with all this bullshit, it'll make it so much easier. I have a lot of money to make up for being out of work this week and having to find a roommate for August 1 - just a few days away. That should keep me occupied. Oh yah, that, and the job search. It's the real deal now.

Sick physically with the flu - emotionally tired from this relationship - and overjoyed with the end of a 7 year journey to a degree.... get me the FUCK outta here.

That's exactly how I feel right now. :)

All We Ever Wanted Was Everything

So, I'm reading the book All We Ever Wanted Was Everything and it's so intriguing. I can't seem to put it down - but that's usually me in the summer with books.

The book is quite inspiring and I can relate to a lot of what's in it. If you're a book reader... you should check it out. It's not specifically chick-lit, but I suppose it could be considered something most people would enjoy :)

10 [Random] Things...

1. I finish school in exactly 13 days. I couldn't be more excited!!
2. I LOVE the Kings of Leon and their new stuff: Sex on Fire and Use Somebody. GREAT songs.
3. I am so. sick. of. cleaning. argh.
4. I would like to stop eating so much. I think it's a stressful thing. I need to turn those stupid sweet snacks into healthy ones :)
5. I just got a new Cricut for my graduation present and I'm STOKED!!
6. Carrie came to visit last week and we had SO much fun! We didn't take as many pics as we normally do - but we had a blast!
7. We went to see Away We Go. FABULOUS movie! (you should go see it!)
8. I have been looking for Armin's ASOT 2009 for MONTHS now. Only place I can find it is online :(
9. Summertime = high electricity bills.
10. The restaurant has been SUPER slow... I mean SUPER slow... I'm making only 1/2 of what I was making. IF that.

Overall, everything is going great. Some huge changes in my life are about to take place and I feel as though I may be blogging a bit more. ;)

Perception is everything.

Recently, I've been told by two people very close to me that I am good at pretty much anything. The presentation of these words from one was most endearing, in the form of playful jealousy that turned into a compliment, "God, does she suck at anything?!" From another, it was a mockery and a most unwelcome comment, "You just know everything, don't you?"

This got me to pondering.

And thinking about this.

I learned at church a few weeks ago that we should take these comments in stride and understand that people who love discipline also love knowledge but people who hate criticism are stupid. Yep, that's what it says in the Bible. Check out Proverbs 12 :)

Anyway, so I've been evaluating these comments, both presented in very different ways, and want to explore what I do and do not know... what I am good at, and what I am not. Perhaps what I am good at is displaying confidence that I can at least try anything, and end up being good at some.

- I am good at cooking... recipes... off the top of my head... whatever the case may be.
- I am not good at singing. Whatsoever.
- I am good at scrapbooking, crafts, and taking care of kids.
- I am not so good at taking great pictures - but I do get some good ones in there.
- I am good at driving defensively. (some people may consider this bad driving... he he!)
- I am good at reading, writing, proofreading,
- I am not good at school (thank God for 24 more days!!)
- I am good at swimming, random knowledge, and knowing the difference between right and wrong.
- I am not good at sports. ANY sports.
- I am good at taking care of people, decorating, and thinking out of the box.

I'm sure I could continue this list of things I do very well and not so great... but the point is, I am bad at some things, I don't know everything, and I'm just a normal person who deserves to better herself.

So fucking what if I'm optimistic and like to try new things. And so what if I am good at some things. I'm not perfect... But, maybe I should be more inspirational... and maybe I should work on improving the way I come off so the perception is such.