David did the best this Christmas. He got me a camera and a season of Gilmore Girls. It's complete proof that he really knows me.
I never did get a Christmas tree. Maybe a bahabugged myself. It just didn't end up fitting into the schedule early enough to seem justified. But, never again will that happen. I will ALWAYS have a tree from now on.
Christmas money will go to:
- an iphone
- paige jeans
- riding boots/flat boots
- bed spread
- bedroom rug
- big floor mirror for my room
1) I need people to need me. It's what I live for really and its what makes me happy. The extra effort that I put into people that I care about is part of who I am. When people expect things of me and for me to be placed and I feel it is more than a burden I have the wrong perspective. My perspective should be that I am honored to have the opportunity and the love in my life of friendship. And I should continue to be grateful for the points of view that each person brings to my life. That is why I seemingly stretch myself thin for others, because I need them as much as they need me. I forgot that, it's nice to remember.
2) It is important to listen to the struggles your friends deal with. When you listen to them they are much more likely to listen to you. Having someone listen is like taking the weight off your shoulders and splitting it in half. If you are able to talk through something you are about to pinpoint the problem and then solve it. And well, talking to yourself just doesn't really have the same effect.
3) Friendships take time to grow. They, like most things, need love to grow healthy. And the thing I cherish more in my friendships is when people understand my perspective and can relate to me and vice versa.
4) Sometimes "I miss you" means more than "I love you."
5) When your body has had enough it will tell you. My body has had enough driving over the Causeway, which is probably why I threw up on myself this afternoon while driving home. I spent the rest of the day nursing myself back to health. My body needed a break, so it decided to make me contagious.
6) I will probably still call my mom when I'm 30 when i don't feel good.
7) When you love someone you need to tell them, if you don't you risk that love fading (instead of growing).
...just to name a few.
I feel better. I owe everyone in my life for helping me get back to a good place. It feels good to be back.
I played "Typing for Dummies" yesterday. I chose, "The Steps to Success" or some cheesy title like that and then proceeded to type. And Typing for Dummies proceeded to moke me and remind me why I sucked as an individual. It called me lazy, indirectly of course. Ya know the subtle third party way people address a problem YOU have by applying it to the general population. It told me I had poor time management skills in the same obnoxious fashion. But still, I feel like I've been hit by a bus at the end of my work day and don't know where I'll find the energy to do the Christmas shopping that I must do tonight, in order to rush to Girl Christmas tomorrow right after work. There is this pile of things that I need to do everyday, week, month...and it feels hard. It feels like I never stop. But, you know this because I always complain of this. It's just been weighing on me. I feel like everyone gets half of what they deserve of me. Like, I'm only half of myself which is no where near my best self. In fact, I might even say I'm not even sure how to pretend to be my best self anymore. Sad, sad but true. Stupid Typing for Dummies. Good news is I'm still typing 70+ wpm.
I need a camera. But I don't think I'm getting it for Christmas. I also need the internet at my house. I would update YOU A LOT more if I had internet.
We'll discuss more later! I have a lot to say about myself. About what I've been thinking about. About why I feel like this. Once I get it all on paper I will be able to fix it. It needs to be sorted out.
It all comes down to my priorities not being in order. But, honestly I don't even know what order they are suppose to be in.
"I don't paint anymore, I use to paint. And I really liked it....I think I will." - Allie Hamilton
Basically I have a long way to go from where I am at to be satisfied with myself.
A looooonnnnnnnngggggggggg way.
There, that is your mushy for a little while.
You really can fall in love with your friends!
Last night (Wednesday) I went to a Hornets basketball game. Everyone around me was probably smashed, especially all the people who managed to make in on the Dance Cam. I was stone cold sober. Last night I remember how to let lose without alcoholic sanction. It felt good. And I was still awake to drive home. Why did I just say alcoholic sanction? I’m a fag. I’m leaving it though.
Countdown
Days ‘til 2505 reunited? Seven
Days ‘til date night is reinstated? Five
Days ‘til Christmas? 49
Days ‘til Mardi Gras? 108
Days ‘til Christmas music plays in stores? Negative Four (Ohh)
Tonight has goodness written all over it in pretty handwriting. Leave work to meet Gracious for sushi and wine, leave Gracious to go to Aprel’s for Grey’s Anatomy & Private Practive with more wine. It’s just a typical Thursday but it’s what gets me through work on Wednesday and Thursday.
Next week, Tuesday date night is reinstated, which is what will get me through Monday & Tuesday of next week. I know it’s cheesy, but I just look forward to downtime with him. We go a lot. And we are more times than not surrounded by company or in public, so to have some alone time to just be each other feels wonderful.
Last night the Hornet’s scored a 3 pointer to tie the game with 2 seconds left on the clock. Everyone was screaming and jumping and excited. He clapped Brad’s hand and Mary’s hand and somehow forgot to turn my way and cheer with me. Once overtime was underway I looked at him and told him what he did. I told him in a lighthearted “how could you leave me hanging like that” kind of way. He felt bad, said he was sorry and all was good again. When the Hornets won I was the first person he turned to cheer with. It’s nice to know that I can tell him what bothers me and we can move forward and not just past it (if that makes since). It’s a stupid story, but I think it speaks volumes.
Belts have made a comeback for the first time in my adult life. I must say, when/if they ever phase out again I will be pretty sad. I have become a fan of the skinny belt. Even though I don’t have a waist to enhance, they still make me happy.
I think it’s safe to safe I’m a little out of the loop. Which always tends to break my heart a little bit, but I have been in a wretched mood for the majority of this week so I probably saved some face and wrongful words. I’m not really sure why I am in a wretched mood, nothing was too terribly different than any other week, except Adrienne was out of the office leaving me to bare each day of this office without her. It was harder than I imagined.
I remember when her presence made me feel self-conscience and self-aware (in a bad way) but now, it’s easy. It’s makes my days better – happier. And I’ve opened up to her. I enjoy what she brings to my life and my wardrobe. We have very similar tastes, she’s just much better at spending money than me. It funny how friendships develop, I really didn’t see that friendship coming. Those are the best kinds!
I know, I say it often. But I think I found him. And I’m going to keep him for awhile!!
Thank God it’s Friday.
I’m going to decorate and clean my house today. It’s all I have wanted to do all week. Maybe I’ll take pictures. Maybe I’ll paint. Maybe I’m move furniture. Who knows, but things are going to change this weekend. They are going to change for the better, cuz well right now I’m not a big fan of myself.
Today, I am completely happy with my, now, facebook official relationship. I never imagined being so happy with a person. He truely, truely makes me happy.
I'm loving this weather! :)
Still looking for a Halloween costume.
Basically over volleyball for a little while.
I really do enjoy football now.
Worked 'til 9 PM tonight.
i <3 boots.
I'm struggling right now. I feel like school is my answer, but if I didn't get in there must be another plan for me. Where to go now? There's so many options. I really do enjoy marketing and web design, sooo do I go with that? Or will that make me hate it? Do try again for the fall? I just don't know if I can take that kind of rejecton. I need a plan.
Really, really looking forward to the LA Tech @ LSU game with Lauren and Anna!!!!!!
xoxo
They made me pretty happy all day.
My head is spinning and I feel like it has been a whirlwind of a day, but I haven't even left the reception desk for longer than ten minutes all day.
People are starting to hear about Grad School.
I don't like it.
What happens if something falls thru...I don't like people to expect things like that from me before they are certain.
I may lose my job because so many people know, which I hate.
Vincent's with D tonight before he goes on a 3 day business trip.
My almost bf goes on business trips, when did I get so old?
Vincent’s is this Italian restaurant about ten minutes from the office. It’s supposed to be really good.
My internet is down at my house again.
But Beau gets home from him lake house trip tonight.
Last night I cleaned the kitchen and lit candles around the house so if would smell good and be clean when he gets home.
It's the motherly instincts in me that does that, I kind of like it.
Lauren, I love you! And I'm a little jealous of the freedom and the emotion that you are feelings. I know its painful, but there is also something very alive about it. It's beautiful, really.
My diet has been going sort of good. I haven't been working out nearly enough, but I feel okay about what I look like. I just need to keep it up. There will be ten pounds less of me when the holidays get here, I'm determined. Well, sort of.
The eternal question: When will I find out if I got accepted to Grad School.
Please people, stop asking me.
Ashley and Kim got in a really bad car wreck Friday night. They are both good. But dad def called and said, "come home immediately, there's been an accident." There's nothing compared to the way your stomach drops when you get that phone call. It's horrible.
So not inspirational, I know.
xoxo
John Beckwith: True love is your soul's recognition of its counterpoint in another.
Claire Cleary: It's a little cheesy but I like it.
John Beckwith: I read it on a bumper sticker!
- Attend a LSU game, Check
- Attend a professional football game, Check
- Attend a Saints football game, Check
- Visit the supedone post Katrina, Check
- Watch college football in the rain, Check (I really didn't hate it)
- Run in heals in the rain for about half a mile, Check. (yeah, it was serious talent and I was pretty impressed with myself)