Check

I'm checking things off my list and making things happen :)

I saw an apartment this morning and I've faxed my application. My security deposit check is made out and I'm ready to get this show on the road! This apartment isn't quite a large or as updated as the other one I liked. But the rent is a little less, I get a carport and the location is SO much better! I'm so freaking excited!! I'm going to go furniture shopping tonight for a couch and/or loveseat and possibly a bed. Though I could be completely ghetto if I don't find a bed I like and sleep on my air mattress for a bit. haha! I'll make it work one way or another anyhow :)

Another great one

I had another great weekend :) In fact, it was downright fantastic.

I went to Pittsburgh to get away for the weekend and truly enjoy myself. And that I did. Saturday after work I hit the road. About 30 minutes from my destination the stupid cop pulled me over. 80 in a 65. Oops. So that's a wasted $147. But I was due. From the time I've been 18 I've gotten a ticket every two years. My first was my accident then a speeding ticket ever 2 years after that. I haven't gotten one for 3 years, so I was certainly due. I'm just doing my part to stimulate the economy and keep people in a job, I guess.

Once I got where I was going I unloaded my car and we headed of to Mt. Washington for dinner. Holy gorgeous view of the city. Pittsburgh is really pretty all lit up at night. We at at Le Mont and it was absolutely delicious! As we were finishing up our wine and just sitting there talking, the guy at the table next to us proposed! I love love :) They were quite cute. The whole restaurant was turned around watching them. Adorable! After dinner we walked down to one of the overlooks but didn't stay there long cause it was freakin cold! Then we headed downtown (I have no idea what section because I saw a lot of PGH this weekend) and went to a hibachi style restaurant with a pretty busy bar. We had a few drinks, watched some basketball and then headed back home.

Sunday was spent very lazily. Rick cooked breakfast and then I plopped my happy little ass on the couch for a few hours to watch some movies and hockey. When I decided to quit being so lazy I got up and showered and then we headed down to his favorite local bar. I laughed so hard. There were only 8 of us there total but they cracked me up, I laughed the entire time we were there. Then we headed out to the Waterfront and killed some time at Dave & Busters winning over 1,000 tickets. haha! And had an amazingly full dinner of some great sushi followed by some serious laughs at the comedy club.

Monday was my perfect day because I spent it shopping! haha! It was my first time in an Ikea store and I swear I had an orgasm as I walked through the front doors. It was 2+ hours of my life that was spent in complete and total bliss. It appeals to every single one of my OCD/interior designer qualities. Everything is so beautiful organized and put together in wonderfully colorful displays. And I managed to walk out only spending about $75. I got a great new comforter and duvet cover for my new apartment :) After a full day of shopping I headed back through the hills for dinner with Rick and his girls. Who, by the way, are freakin adorable and hilarious. Gabby is an ornery little twirp and Victoria only antagonizes her. They crack me up.

I'm quite tired today after a full weekend an a 2+ hour drive back to Canton. But it was all completely worth it. I had a blast and met some new people. And Pittsburgh is actually a really great time. That was my first time being there that I can actually remember. I know when I was little we went to the zoo, but I'm pretty sure I was only about 4, maybe.

And on the apartment front - I'm going to see one tomorrow morning. It's in North Canton and the location would be so much more ideal that the one in Massillon I found. I really like the Massillon one, but this one is offering a 3-month move-in special and it's much closer to work, family and friends. I'm just ready to get this show on the road. No matter what road it is. haha!

Bliss

It still amazes me some days that it is perfectly legit for me to sit at my desk at work and read a wedding magazine :)

It's all coming together

I found an apartment!! :) I'm so excited for it! It's about a 10 minute drive from work and it's very reasonably priced. It's a small, one bedroom house apartment. I will be on the second floor. The inside has been completely redone and is super cute. The bathroom is itty bitty but that's ok for just me :)

I'm excited!!!

All smiles...

I am all smiles today. I had an amazing date last night and I honestly can't get it out of my head. He was sweet and considerate and actually paid attention to what I was saying. He lives in Pittsburgh and our weekend schedules are quite different with me working on Saturdays and him having hockey on Sundays and such. So we decided we would meet halfway at Mountaineer on a Wednesday. It was a fantastic, out-of-the-box time. :) We met about 6:30 and I was given flowers and chocolate and wine which are all always accepted. haha! Then we did a little gambling, well I watched him gamble while he lost money then won it back plus some. We had dinner in the great steakhouse there and shared a bottle of wine and the most amazing and engaging conversation I've had in a very long time. Honestly, I could have stayed in those moments for a very long time. I felt respected and interesting and beautiful.

I'm really enjoying who I am as a person and I'm having fun surrounding myself with people who know and respect that person. The future is looking bright . . . :)

And there you have it...

As of 9:30 this morning I am legally a single woman. Fuck.

I met Ryan about 10 after 8 in downtown so we could just ride together to get to the courthouse. Once we got parked and found which building we were supposed to go to we managed to walk in about 8:25 for our 8:30 appointment. We got checked in and both sat relatively nervously in the lobby. He's always nervous so that doesn't really count for anything, but I was mostly nervous that I'd break down crying in front of everyone and look like a total basketcase. Our attorney got there and got us "in line" to go in and get it over with. We were in about 9:15 and about 9:18 evrything was finished. It was quick and painful. It was all so cut and dry and black and white. When we walked into the hallway Ryan gave me a hug asked if I was ok and told me he loved me. I lost it. Well, not completely lost it. But there were definite tears.

Then we made it back to the car and decided we were both hungry and we wanted to grab some breakfast. So we went to Denny's for some grub. La-Z-Boy is next door and I mentioned I was going to go over and look for a couch and he said he'd come along if I didn't care. And I didn't care. So he came along with me. I didn't really find anything there I liked so we decided to check out the Target clearance section and hopefully find a kick ass deal on another coffee table. While we were there we didn't find anything that I liked so as we were walking out we walked by the vaccums and I realized that I don't have one. Who knew not having a vaccum could ruin your entire fucking day? Honestly. But I made me feel like I've got nothing. Liek the last 6 years of my life have gotten me nowhere.

This whole thing is better for me. I'm happier than I've been in a very long time and I know there are big, bright things in my future. But it sure as hell doesn't make any of this any easier whatsoever.

I'm at work right now waiting for an appointment that is showing up an hour late. It's just one of those days I think. Tonight my plan is to go home, drink a shitton of wine and cry myself to sleep watching a sad movie. Sounds like a great Hugh Grant night....

Weekend recap and random thoughts

So I had a great weekend :) Full of friends and drinking and laughing. Friday night I did absolutely nothing and it was perfect. I sat at home and caught up on my DVR. Saturday I worked and got out at a pretty decent hour. Then I went home showered, changed and headed out. Ron and I met up for some gyros and then we went to Martini for Shannon's going away party. I'm honestly going to miss her for the 3 months she's gone. I wish her nothing but the absolute best in Mexico and I hope she learns a ton and has a great time doing it. I got home at a relatively decent hour and was in bed by 2:00. I had to get up decently early to work at a bridal show in Aurora. Honestly, that was the low point of my weekend just because it was so boring. And it wasn't even that bad. Then I boogied home to change and get ready for the game. I stopped at Dan's house for the party he was having there and that was fun. A few people came and went and I headed out just before halftime. I went to my aunt and uncle's and had a freakin blast. Apparently I got a little more drunk than I had realized, but it was all in good fun. haha!

On a side note, I've been talking to Rick a bit lately and let me just tell you how awesome it is to be friends with someone like that and have absolutely zero expectations of anything. We are completely 100% open and honest with each other and have a blast just talking and bullshitting. It's so refreshing and different for me.

My divorce will be final next Monday. It's crazy. It's absolutely what I want and it's for the best for both of us but it's still hard. To 'celebrate' and get my mind off of it I'm going to be going to Mountaineer with a few friends Wedneday night. It was the only night that would work for us and why the hell not? haha! That is the part of single life that I'm really liking, the part I've never ever gotten to experience before. And I don't mean single as in 'single lady out there dating'. I mean single as in 'don't have to ask anyone permission to decide things on the fly'. Good times :)