I have the keys to my new apartment! Yay! I'm so freakin excited!!
On a sad note, I'm taking Max to live with his new family tonight :( I'm so sad to lose my baby boy. But I'm honestly glad that he's going to have such a loving family to live with. I know he'll be a good boy for them and I know he'll love them so much. That doesn't mean I won't miss him terribly for a very long time.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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 :)
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 :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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!
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!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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 :)
Friday, February 13, 2009
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!!!
I'm excited!!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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 . . . :)
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 . . . :)
Monday, February 9, 2009
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....
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....
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