A conversation I had with a friend we will call "Lacey" while at East Andrews on Saturday:
(Enter Lacey Crying into Women's Restroom)
Me: Lacey what's wrong, why are you crying?
*Lacey stares at me blankly crying and just throws up her hands, she proceeds to restroom stall*
Me: LACEY! What is wrong? Who upset you?
*Chirp Chirp*
Me: Seriously Lacey what's wrong?
Lacey: I don't want to talk about it.
Me: Do you want to go home now?
Lacey: Yes but I need to close my tab at the bar.
Me: Ok no problem we can do that and head out.
Lacey: YOU close my tab, I am going outside.
Me: (Puzzled) Ok
........Minutes Pass.......Bartender Ignores Me......
Me: (To Bartender) I need to close out Lacey McDonald's tab (Lacey walks up behind me, I proceed to point at her so he does not think it is me).
Bartender: Ma'am she has already closed her tab, I am done with her.
Me: Um she says she has not, are you sure?
Bartender: YES (Extremely Irritated)
Me: Lacey, you've closed out, where is your card?
Lacey: No I haven't (holding the AMEX).
Me: Lacey, how many cards do you have?
Lacey: Two, a debit card and an AMEX
Me: Ok then you HAVE your card.
Lacey: Stares at me blank...But I need to pay!
Me: You've PAID and you have your card!
Lacey: (Pulls everything out of her clutch) There is NOTHING in my purse!
Me: Lacey, it's in your hands
Lacey: OH! (Puts it back in) IS THIS ALL THAT GOES IN HERE (yelling)?
Me: Let's Go!
..............SERIES OF EVENTS PASS.............
Lacey rips door jam of Cab Car!
Carly: Lacey, why were you crying at the bar?
Lacey: Because the bartender won't give me my Credit Card back and now I have no card.
Carly: Oh my gosh, we have to go back now and get it, that is awful!
Me: NO we do not. We will worry about it tomorrow
HAHAHAHAHAHA If only I could've recorded this story line and played it back for them on Sunday ;) Love you both and glad we all went home with our cards. It was a great night!
Monday, July 26, 2010
I love L.A.!
I am at the point in my life I can honestly say things are exactly where I want them. After 4 days my opinion of the job is very high. It is not overly challenging but it is in a new field so I can learn something about insurance and investments that I will hopefully take with me for later in life. The people (well the 3 men) I work with are extremely nice and I enjoy spending 4 hours of each week day with them. I am glad that finally all worked out. Like mom kept saying, I had to be patient and the right opportunity would present its self when the time was right. Very thankful it happened before I went crazy!
I went to Atlanta this past weekend. It was very enjoyable seeing lots of former colleagues and friends. I spent Thursday night with my AMLIFamli, that is the best group of people, I am so thankful I have kept up with them. Friday I had lunch with Momma Elisabeth and Little Braylen!!! He is the cutest little baby and so well behaved. She is a wonderful momma and I wish her all the happiness in the world. Saturday was Meg Leb and Jamie's Going Away Outting! We ate dinner at Buckhead Saloon (Formally Rio Grande and formally MUCH better) and went out to East Andrews. I am glad I got to see some people I hadn't seen in a while and catch up with them, I wish they were closer. I went to the only "Speak Easy" in Atlanta, Prohibition with Mikey and Jenn. It is a cool concept of a "Secret Bar". Jenn got the "Secret Code" from a bartender at Cellar 59 and off we went. The 1920'2 decor was fabulous, the waitresses were overly friendly, and the drinks were amazing. It was very enjoyable and I would definitely go back! The night ended late and the morning came early and I am OLD!
Going to Atlanta made me realize how much I am glad that I made the decision to move to Mobile to be with my BF. On my way to Atlanta I started making a mental list of every reason I like being in Mobile and the list just kept growing all weekend. I truly love all my friends in Atlanta but I guess there comes a time in people lives that you have to grow up and do what makes you happiest and my BF makes me happiest. I love our life together and I am thankful that I have this opportunity to follow my dreams and heart. I will always love Atlanta and for now I will call it "home" but I know that this is what is better for me right now. I am in a good place in my life and I am a lucky girl.
I am sad Meg Leb is moving more than a car ride away from me :( Glad she has booked the first flight back to Atlanta. I wish her and Jamie the best of luck with work and school. I know both will do amazing things in their new cities. They both mean so much to me.
I am glad to be back, sleeping in my own bed surrounded by BF and the pups. I love you Atlanta People but I am old ;) HAHA I need to start resting now for Labor Day when I return to you all again!
I went to Atlanta this past weekend. It was very enjoyable seeing lots of former colleagues and friends. I spent Thursday night with my AMLIFamli, that is the best group of people, I am so thankful I have kept up with them. Friday I had lunch with Momma Elisabeth and Little Braylen!!! He is the cutest little baby and so well behaved. She is a wonderful momma and I wish her all the happiness in the world. Saturday was Meg Leb and Jamie's Going Away Outting! We ate dinner at Buckhead Saloon (Formally Rio Grande and formally MUCH better) and went out to East Andrews. I am glad I got to see some people I hadn't seen in a while and catch up with them, I wish they were closer. I went to the only "Speak Easy" in Atlanta, Prohibition with Mikey and Jenn. It is a cool concept of a "Secret Bar". Jenn got the "Secret Code" from a bartender at Cellar 59 and off we went. The 1920'2 decor was fabulous, the waitresses were overly friendly, and the drinks were amazing. It was very enjoyable and I would definitely go back! The night ended late and the morning came early and I am OLD!
Going to Atlanta made me realize how much I am glad that I made the decision to move to Mobile to be with my BF. On my way to Atlanta I started making a mental list of every reason I like being in Mobile and the list just kept growing all weekend. I truly love all my friends in Atlanta but I guess there comes a time in people lives that you have to grow up and do what makes you happiest and my BF makes me happiest. I love our life together and I am thankful that I have this opportunity to follow my dreams and heart. I will always love Atlanta and for now I will call it "home" but I know that this is what is better for me right now. I am in a good place in my life and I am a lucky girl.
I am sad Meg Leb is moving more than a car ride away from me :( Glad she has booked the first flight back to Atlanta. I wish her and Jamie the best of luck with work and school. I know both will do amazing things in their new cities. They both mean so much to me.
I am glad to be back, sleeping in my own bed surrounded by BF and the pups. I love you Atlanta People but I am old ;) HAHA I need to start resting now for Labor Day when I return to you all again!
Friday, July 16, 2010
In the end it all works out
I have a J-O-B!!! Starting Monday I will be working at Branch, Bell, Zoghby & Associates, an Insurance and Investment Firm. It is a small practice, just three men, but it seems like it will be a fabulous fit for me. I will work Monday - Friday 8:30-12:30 and eventually until 2:00 M-Th but never past 12:30 on Friday! It's exactly what I was looking for so I hope it will go as well as it seems it will from the interview process. I have continued the streak of being offered every job I have interviewed for thus far in life so I am pretty excited. I did have another interview this morning for a Book Keeper position at the mall...I have to say it may have been one of the most awkward interviews I've been on. First of all the man interviewing me comes in and says, "You realize you are interviewing for a Book Keeping Position and you have no accounting background". Um yes I am aware of what I applied for but the position read "Part Time Bookkeeper/Office Assistant" and then went on to describe ALL of the things I have done in my previous three jobs so why would I NOT apply for this job??? Um excuse me sir, why are you interviewing me if you are "confused" as to why I am applying...he even went as far as writing "confused" on my resume he had printed out. So we proceeded with the interview, although at that point I thought it would save me some time to just stand up, shake his hand, and say nice meeting you but this is not the job for me. As the interview progressed he seemed as confused as he apparently thought I was bc he still seemed to be interested in hiring me even though I was not an "accountant". When it ended he said I would hear from him next week to hopefully set up a second interview. No offense sir but I don't think I need a second interview. I jumped in the car after and called the company from Wednesday back and accepted the job with them. I start on Monday! So here's to be employed again! I am glad that I no longer have to look on Craigslist and AL Jobs everyday in hopes that the perfect job shows up and that they "L O V E Me". Now life can settle down and be "normal" again. I am very happy about the position and that I can now have a normal schedule and be around people everyday. Hopefully I can celebrate a little this weekend (AKA Get out of the house).
I will be in Atlanta on Thursday :) I am very excited to go back for a few days! I have a full weekend and will probably be exhausted after!
Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
I will be in Atlanta on Thursday :) I am very excited to go back for a few days! I have a full weekend and will probably be exhausted after!
Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Is it possible to be lonely when surrounded by love?
Happy Birthday to me it definitely was! My amazing BF got me my first "Official" Mountain Bike. I had many Purple Bikes when I was younger but none to ride the Mobile Terrain with! I have named her "Baby Blue"! Here I am pictured with her moments after my big surprise...
He surprised me with it on Friday when he got home from work. This was nice since I had the long weekend to ride it before my actual birthday. My actual birthday was spent relaxing and having a day for myself. I went to see "Sex and the City 2" finally, signed up for a Mobile Library Card, and waited for my BF to get home from work. When he arrived home from work he brought with him the most beautiful Orange Roses(Red is Boring), the sweetest card ever, and of course best of all...a Large Cherry Limeade from Sonic! I don't need wine or other fancy drinks...all this girl ever needs to make her smile is a little Sonic in her life. We got ready and headed to Liquid for dinner. Liquid is by far the BEST Sushi I have ever had. Hard to believe because 2 years ago I spent my BDay at MF Sushi in Atlanta but this stuff takes the trophy. I must enjoy Asian style food bc last year I spent my bday at Chow Baby...I am seeing a trend here! Any who, we ate too much and had to skip desert at Marble Slab, but I took a rain check for a later date. All in all it was a fabulous way to celebrate my 28 years of life. I spent it with one of the most important people in my life and I am thankful for that.
So my review of "Sex and the City 2", not as good as the first and no where near as good as the show, but it still did bring a smile to my face numerous times, made me laugh out loud a little, and as pathetic as it is I am pretty sure I teared up once. Glad I spent the few bucks to go see it.
Does anyone know how hard it is to find a part time job in this town? Um I DO I DO! I think it's about near impossible. This is definitely not the Positive Jami that left Atlanta in pursuit of following her dreams...this is Negative Jami that is so tired of applying and applying and applying x20. Granted I am semi picky but only for the good of everyone involved. I prefer not to work in stores where I would purchase everything around me. I worked at American Eagle for 3 years and I didn't profit a penny, but I sure had some really cool clothes! I have applied EVERYWHERE else though. I have never worked in the Restaurant Business and I'd prefer not to work every night so I haven't gone down that road yet but I may have to. There are a few "Food Establishments" I am thinking of applying to bc they are not true restaurants. But other than those two things I have applied everywhere!!! I am not keeping a list on a sheet of notebook paper just so I do not forget and apply somewhere twice. I am QUALIFIED too which makes me angry! I have a lot of retail experience, childcare experience, tons and tons of admin experience, customer service experience, awesome organization, super friendly, computer skills, mad excel skills, bow staff skills ;) Ok a joke! But I have a lot of skills and best of all I am willing to do anything with a smile on my face. Someone has to hire me...I am the PERFECT person for almost any job...right!? Enough whining about that :)
Some may ask what the title of this blog means...am I lonely...is something wrong? No nothing is wrong, still happy, just a little lonely but for no reason in particular. I think the problem all boils down to me spending too much time at home and not around people like I am used to. I guess we could say I have a mild case of Cabin Fever. Love both my pups, love the apt, but it's silent most days other than random barks and the sound of gchats ringing in the background. I am ready for some change, ready to get out and meet more people in Mobile, ready for school to start, ready for something...anything. Poor BF thinks it's him...IT IS SO NOT! I love him more than words and he is so patient with me. I am lucky to have him and the support and happiness he brings into my life are more than any girl could ask for. So none of these feelings have anything to do with him, bc he has done nothing but make everything perfect. They are merely because for the first time in my life I have no job, I'm not in school, and I am not surrounded by people all day long. WOW I just re-read what I just wrote...some people would call that vacation or paradise. Maybe I should be thankful instead of lonely. Maybe I will step back and reevaluate this and find the positive spin on it everyday. BUT I mean all would be perfect if I just found a job! HAHA Ok I'll let it be, I know one will come when the timing is right.
This isn't my week but hopefully with tomorrow being Friday, things will get better. I am going to my parents for the weekend so we can see the Blue Angels fly at Pensacola Beach. Something new...Sounds fun to me!
He surprised me with it on Friday when he got home from work. This was nice since I had the long weekend to ride it before my actual birthday. My actual birthday was spent relaxing and having a day for myself. I went to see "Sex and the City 2" finally, signed up for a Mobile Library Card, and waited for my BF to get home from work. When he arrived home from work he brought with him the most beautiful Orange Roses(Red is Boring), the sweetest card ever, and of course best of all...a Large Cherry Limeade from Sonic! I don't need wine or other fancy drinks...all this girl ever needs to make her smile is a little Sonic in her life. We got ready and headed to Liquid for dinner. Liquid is by far the BEST Sushi I have ever had. Hard to believe because 2 years ago I spent my BDay at MF Sushi in Atlanta but this stuff takes the trophy. I must enjoy Asian style food bc last year I spent my bday at Chow Baby...I am seeing a trend here! Any who, we ate too much and had to skip desert at Marble Slab, but I took a rain check for a later date. All in all it was a fabulous way to celebrate my 28 years of life. I spent it with one of the most important people in my life and I am thankful for that. So my review of "Sex and the City 2", not as good as the first and no where near as good as the show, but it still did bring a smile to my face numerous times, made me laugh out loud a little, and as pathetic as it is I am pretty sure I teared up once. Glad I spent the few bucks to go see it.
Does anyone know how hard it is to find a part time job in this town? Um I DO I DO! I think it's about near impossible. This is definitely not the Positive Jami that left Atlanta in pursuit of following her dreams...this is Negative Jami that is so tired of applying and applying and applying x20. Granted I am semi picky but only for the good of everyone involved. I prefer not to work in stores where I would purchase everything around me. I worked at American Eagle for 3 years and I didn't profit a penny, but I sure had some really cool clothes! I have applied EVERYWHERE else though. I have never worked in the Restaurant Business and I'd prefer not to work every night so I haven't gone down that road yet but I may have to. There are a few "Food Establishments" I am thinking of applying to bc they are not true restaurants. But other than those two things I have applied everywhere!!! I am not keeping a list on a sheet of notebook paper just so I do not forget and apply somewhere twice. I am QUALIFIED too which makes me angry! I have a lot of retail experience, childcare experience, tons and tons of admin experience, customer service experience, awesome organization, super friendly, computer skills, mad excel skills, bow staff skills ;) Ok a joke! But I have a lot of skills and best of all I am willing to do anything with a smile on my face. Someone has to hire me...I am the PERFECT person for almost any job...right!? Enough whining about that :)
Some may ask what the title of this blog means...am I lonely...is something wrong? No nothing is wrong, still happy, just a little lonely but for no reason in particular. I think the problem all boils down to me spending too much time at home and not around people like I am used to. I guess we could say I have a mild case of Cabin Fever. Love both my pups, love the apt, but it's silent most days other than random barks and the sound of gchats ringing in the background. I am ready for some change, ready to get out and meet more people in Mobile, ready for school to start, ready for something...anything. Poor BF thinks it's him...IT IS SO NOT! I love him more than words and he is so patient with me. I am lucky to have him and the support and happiness he brings into my life are more than any girl could ask for. So none of these feelings have anything to do with him, bc he has done nothing but make everything perfect. They are merely because for the first time in my life I have no job, I'm not in school, and I am not surrounded by people all day long. WOW I just re-read what I just wrote...some people would call that vacation or paradise. Maybe I should be thankful instead of lonely. Maybe I will step back and reevaluate this and find the positive spin on it everyday. BUT I mean all would be perfect if I just found a job! HAHA Ok I'll let it be, I know one will come when the timing is right.
This isn't my week but hopefully with tomorrow being Friday, things will get better. I am going to my parents for the weekend so we can see the Blue Angels fly at Pensacola Beach. Something new...Sounds fun to me!
Friday, July 2, 2010
It's been a while...
I'm still alive. I know y'all were worried and all since it's been so long but I assure you all is well, I've just been busy. I don't even know where to start it's been so long.
On Memorial Day weekend we packed our bags for our annual trip to Ft.Walton. I was so glad to only be driving 1.5 hours to get there compared to the almost 6 hours in years past. The weather was ok, it rained a lot off and on but the older I have gotten the less I am concerned with being overly tan so it was just fun to be able to relax with 25 of my closest friends. It was great seeing the girls again after a month and a half of being away. The trip did tell me that things are changing and some of us have definitely matured and grown up. A few of us were sitting around one evening reminiscing about the way we've changed, most of us were sleepy by midnight and just couldn't pretend we were in college anymore. I guess growing up isn't that bad, it opens doors to new possibilities and new adventures. I have to say that this trip was probably the most relaxing one in the 6 years I've been going. The company was fabulous and I truly enjoyed myself.
The weekend after Beach Weekend we headed to St Simon's Island for Katie and Dino's wedding. BF took Friday off and we went to Jacksonville for the night. We ate at "River City Brewing Company" which overlooked the St John's River. The view was fabulous and the food was extraordinary. I loved BF's surprise of taking me there. Saturday morning we got up early and headed up I95 to St Simon's. We spent an amazing day with a few friends just relaxing, having some drinks, and catching up. It was a good group of people so I highly enjoyed myself. The wedding was at 5 in the evening. Katie was absolutely gorgeous, one of the most beautiful brides that I have ever seen. The reception was at the St. Simon's Casino which was open air, so a little warm but also very pretty and very enjoyable. The whole wedding and accommodations were far above my expectations and I was so honored to be invited and able to go. I wish Katie and Dino all the happiness in the world, they are an awesome couple.
Moving on to the next big event...I went and spent a week in Navarre with my parents and some family from Texas. There is nothing more relaxing for me than going home. I love being at my parents house and spending time with them. I was graced with such amazing parents and I enjoy just sitting around even when we are up to nothing. I'd have to say I am one of the luckiest kids out there. Although I'll be 28 on Tuesday, I'll always be their baby.
So you probably wonder what I do with all my time since I am still unemployed and I live in a town were I don't know many people...well for the past month I have sat on my butt everyday taking quiz after quiz, test after test TRYING to finish A&P II...well folks I finally and I mean FINALLY finished yesterday! I took my 3 hour final and called it quits. To celebrate today, I will be packing up all my school supplies and putting the A&P book on the bookshelf in hope that I will finally have a break from all of it. Since I took A&P I and II in the same semester I studied over 28 Chapters and over 1200 pages of material, needless to say I am slightly burnt out. When I started the classes back in January I couldn't decide whether I wanted to go through with this or not but I decided to take the step and get it over with. I knew that if I took both and got them out of the way, when it was finally over I would be happy I got them out of the way. I have to say when I closed that book yesterday I was truly relieved. I am happy that in the fall I won't have those classes hanging over my head. I ended up getting "B's" in both classes which is ok, I'd rather A's but all things considered I think I did as well as I could. I don't start classes again for a month so I am going to enjoy not having to sit and read all day. Maybe now I can read for pleasure for a month or so. I am aching to read Emily Giffin's new book "Heart of the Matter" but I haven't been able to justify buying it since I am still trying to budget tightly and not spend money of things we don't need. I think I'll try to get a library card but I am technically not a resident of Mobile so we shall see.
This brings me to my next thought...I need a job SO bad! I feel like I apply and apply and I hear nothing back. Now granted I haven't been overly aggressive because until today I did not have any free time but I still would've thought I would hear back by now. It's hard because I look over qualified for what I am applying for but I truly just want a minimal part time job. SOMETHING, ANYTHING has to work out or I will go crazy. I can't imagine me sitting at home doing NOTHING all day...I will go nuts. There is only so much that can be cleaned, the dogs can only be walked so many times, and I can only organize a few things before BF might have me committed. I would say I could lay by the pool all day and relax but I can't stand the extreme heat so I have to stay indoors for the better part of the day. I sent my resume to three staffing agencies yesterday in hopes that I hear SOMETHING. I am also going to fill out some applications at retail establishments today. I do not mind working retail at all but BF and I have decided I need to stay away from stores were I'd be tempted to spend my whole paycheck. Anyone out there with Mobile, AL contacts, PLEASE send them my way. I'd appreciate all the help I can get! Here's to me finding a job!!! Fingers Crossed and Smile on my Face!
Update on the pups...both doing wonderful. Lola will always be the light of my life. Something about her fluffy white fur and innocent smile makes my heart melt. I think I could get the title "Crazy Dog Lady". I honestly do not know what I would do without her in my life. She is my four legged shadow! I know she is as "Slo" as they come but she keeps a smile on my face and the love bursting in my heart. Precious is an amazing well behaved dog and for that I am so grateful. Lo isn't the most "Well Behaved". It's not like she tears things apart or such but she just isn't bright. Precious and I spend most morning walking 2 miles to get some energy out and get some exercise! I think we both enjoy it, although the heat is deadly if I push snooze too many times in one morning. Uncle Droopy is coming to spend the weekend with us next weekend. Lola doesn't know yet but we know she'll just be so excited. I am happy he gets to come spend a few days with me. I miss him and he's getting so old. The stairs will be hard for him but I'll make sure to give him lots of TLC in return. I think mom is ready to ship him off for a few days for the mere fact that he killed all her beautiful tomato plants. Lola gets blamed for everything but NOT this time. Droopy decided it was a nice place to pee and sadly enough his pee isn't the best fertilizer! Hope the new plan mom has works out so I can have some fresh tomato sandwiches on my next visit.
BF and I are doing great. He is working really hard which leaves us apart a lot. I am understanding though and I know it won't always be this way. In the end hopefully the long hours and hard work will pay off. I hope he knows I'll always be here and I am his number 1 fan and supporter! I have definitely gotten to try out many recipes on him and am enjoying my new found life of being domestic in the kitchen. I know many of y'all would be impressed by my "skills". In Atlanta a simple salad or sandwich were on the menu every night so I have had to broaden my menu but I am enjoying it. I know he appreciates coming home to dinner so anything I can do to make his life a little easier is well worth it. We have a good balance of give and take. I am very happy to be his GF and be living here in Mobile with him. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Forth of July Weekend!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!! Growing up this was truly one of my favorite weekends...It meant my birthday and my best friends birthday, cook outs at the pool, running the Peachtree Road Race with dad, and just an all American weekend. Sadly it's not as "special" the older I am getting...I've moved away, can't run in the extreme heat, and my birthday just isn't as exciting as it used to be. This year all I have planned is three relaxing days with the BF and hopefully and little fun and fireworks with friends (details not planned yet). All in all I am looking forward to it for the mere fact that it's time to start making new traditions. This is year two of not running, which I'm not really missing. I always hated getting up at the crack of dawn to run 6.2 miles in the heat all for a T-Shirt! I have plenty of T-Shirts that I like more and there are plenty of races that can be run in the colder months of the year! Just not the same without the dad running with me either. So here's to new traditions and new beginnings. Happy 4th of July America and Happy Birthday to all of you with birthdays this weekend like me :)
I have my first trip back to Atlanta finally planned! I don't feel like it's been 3 months already! I am going back the weekend of July 23rd to say farewell to Meg Leb and Jamie. I am excited about seeing everyone and spending a weekend with everyone in my hometown!
I think this is for now. I've caught you all up as best as I could. Time to shower and look for a job. I'll be celebrating lots of fun things this weekend...even turning 28!!! Here's to being older and wiser! Cheers!
On Memorial Day weekend we packed our bags for our annual trip to Ft.Walton. I was so glad to only be driving 1.5 hours to get there compared to the almost 6 hours in years past. The weather was ok, it rained a lot off and on but the older I have gotten the less I am concerned with being overly tan so it was just fun to be able to relax with 25 of my closest friends. It was great seeing the girls again after a month and a half of being away. The trip did tell me that things are changing and some of us have definitely matured and grown up. A few of us were sitting around one evening reminiscing about the way we've changed, most of us were sleepy by midnight and just couldn't pretend we were in college anymore. I guess growing up isn't that bad, it opens doors to new possibilities and new adventures. I have to say that this trip was probably the most relaxing one in the 6 years I've been going. The company was fabulous and I truly enjoyed myself.
The weekend after Beach Weekend we headed to St Simon's Island for Katie and Dino's wedding. BF took Friday off and we went to Jacksonville for the night. We ate at "River City Brewing Company" which overlooked the St John's River. The view was fabulous and the food was extraordinary. I loved BF's surprise of taking me there. Saturday morning we got up early and headed up I95 to St Simon's. We spent an amazing day with a few friends just relaxing, having some drinks, and catching up. It was a good group of people so I highly enjoyed myself. The wedding was at 5 in the evening. Katie was absolutely gorgeous, one of the most beautiful brides that I have ever seen. The reception was at the St. Simon's Casino which was open air, so a little warm but also very pretty and very enjoyable. The whole wedding and accommodations were far above my expectations and I was so honored to be invited and able to go. I wish Katie and Dino all the happiness in the world, they are an awesome couple.
Moving on to the next big event...I went and spent a week in Navarre with my parents and some family from Texas. There is nothing more relaxing for me than going home. I love being at my parents house and spending time with them. I was graced with such amazing parents and I enjoy just sitting around even when we are up to nothing. I'd have to say I am one of the luckiest kids out there. Although I'll be 28 on Tuesday, I'll always be their baby.
So you probably wonder what I do with all my time since I am still unemployed and I live in a town were I don't know many people...well for the past month I have sat on my butt everyday taking quiz after quiz, test after test TRYING to finish A&P II...well folks I finally and I mean FINALLY finished yesterday! I took my 3 hour final and called it quits. To celebrate today, I will be packing up all my school supplies and putting the A&P book on the bookshelf in hope that I will finally have a break from all of it. Since I took A&P I and II in the same semester I studied over 28 Chapters and over 1200 pages of material, needless to say I am slightly burnt out. When I started the classes back in January I couldn't decide whether I wanted to go through with this or not but I decided to take the step and get it over with. I knew that if I took both and got them out of the way, when it was finally over I would be happy I got them out of the way. I have to say when I closed that book yesterday I was truly relieved. I am happy that in the fall I won't have those classes hanging over my head. I ended up getting "B's" in both classes which is ok, I'd rather A's but all things considered I think I did as well as I could. I don't start classes again for a month so I am going to enjoy not having to sit and read all day. Maybe now I can read for pleasure for a month or so. I am aching to read Emily Giffin's new book "Heart of the Matter" but I haven't been able to justify buying it since I am still trying to budget tightly and not spend money of things we don't need. I think I'll try to get a library card but I am technically not a resident of Mobile so we shall see.
This brings me to my next thought...I need a job SO bad! I feel like I apply and apply and I hear nothing back. Now granted I haven't been overly aggressive because until today I did not have any free time but I still would've thought I would hear back by now. It's hard because I look over qualified for what I am applying for but I truly just want a minimal part time job. SOMETHING, ANYTHING has to work out or I will go crazy. I can't imagine me sitting at home doing NOTHING all day...I will go nuts. There is only so much that can be cleaned, the dogs can only be walked so many times, and I can only organize a few things before BF might have me committed. I would say I could lay by the pool all day and relax but I can't stand the extreme heat so I have to stay indoors for the better part of the day. I sent my resume to three staffing agencies yesterday in hopes that I hear SOMETHING. I am also going to fill out some applications at retail establishments today. I do not mind working retail at all but BF and I have decided I need to stay away from stores were I'd be tempted to spend my whole paycheck. Anyone out there with Mobile, AL contacts, PLEASE send them my way. I'd appreciate all the help I can get! Here's to me finding a job!!! Fingers Crossed and Smile on my Face!
Update on the pups...both doing wonderful. Lola will always be the light of my life. Something about her fluffy white fur and innocent smile makes my heart melt. I think I could get the title "Crazy Dog Lady". I honestly do not know what I would do without her in my life. She is my four legged shadow! I know she is as "Slo" as they come but she keeps a smile on my face and the love bursting in my heart. Precious is an amazing well behaved dog and for that I am so grateful. Lo isn't the most "Well Behaved". It's not like she tears things apart or such but she just isn't bright. Precious and I spend most morning walking 2 miles to get some energy out and get some exercise! I think we both enjoy it, although the heat is deadly if I push snooze too many times in one morning. Uncle Droopy is coming to spend the weekend with us next weekend. Lola doesn't know yet but we know she'll just be so excited. I am happy he gets to come spend a few days with me. I miss him and he's getting so old. The stairs will be hard for him but I'll make sure to give him lots of TLC in return. I think mom is ready to ship him off for a few days for the mere fact that he killed all her beautiful tomato plants. Lola gets blamed for everything but NOT this time. Droopy decided it was a nice place to pee and sadly enough his pee isn't the best fertilizer! Hope the new plan mom has works out so I can have some fresh tomato sandwiches on my next visit.
BF and I are doing great. He is working really hard which leaves us apart a lot. I am understanding though and I know it won't always be this way. In the end hopefully the long hours and hard work will pay off. I hope he knows I'll always be here and I am his number 1 fan and supporter! I have definitely gotten to try out many recipes on him and am enjoying my new found life of being domestic in the kitchen. I know many of y'all would be impressed by my "skills". In Atlanta a simple salad or sandwich were on the menu every night so I have had to broaden my menu but I am enjoying it. I know he appreciates coming home to dinner so anything I can do to make his life a little easier is well worth it. We have a good balance of give and take. I am very happy to be his GF and be living here in Mobile with him. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Forth of July Weekend!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!! Growing up this was truly one of my favorite weekends...It meant my birthday and my best friends birthday, cook outs at the pool, running the Peachtree Road Race with dad, and just an all American weekend. Sadly it's not as "special" the older I am getting...I've moved away, can't run in the extreme heat, and my birthday just isn't as exciting as it used to be. This year all I have planned is three relaxing days with the BF and hopefully and little fun and fireworks with friends (details not planned yet). All in all I am looking forward to it for the mere fact that it's time to start making new traditions. This is year two of not running, which I'm not really missing. I always hated getting up at the crack of dawn to run 6.2 miles in the heat all for a T-Shirt! I have plenty of T-Shirts that I like more and there are plenty of races that can be run in the colder months of the year! Just not the same without the dad running with me either. So here's to new traditions and new beginnings. Happy 4th of July America and Happy Birthday to all of you with birthdays this weekend like me :)
I have my first trip back to Atlanta finally planned! I don't feel like it's been 3 months already! I am going back the weekend of July 23rd to say farewell to Meg Leb and Jamie. I am excited about seeing everyone and spending a weekend with everyone in my hometown!
I think this is for now. I've caught you all up as best as I could. Time to shower and look for a job. I'll be celebrating lots of fun things this weekend...even turning 28!!! Here's to being older and wiser! Cheers!
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