Awkward & Awesome Thursday

Wow. It's been a really long time since I've posted here, huh?

Life just has a tendency to get away from you when you least expect it. The days last forrrrrrrrrrever yet the months just speed by!

(On another note, how is it already the middle of August????)

Anyway this post might be lacking in Awkwards cause right now things are pretty good. Maybe next week (ha, if I remember to write then) I'll have some stuff to say. (We can try though)

Awkward

* Realizing I probably shouldn't be listening to Chopin's Nocturne for Piano in B Flat Minor Op. 9 No. 1 at 11:24 at night because I am feeling really sleepy...and I'm only 4 minutes into the song. (Its beautiful but now I'm tired - which is why I then skipped Op. 9 No. 2!)

* Tripping over your own feet. On carpet. When less than 2 steps ago you were walking just fine. D'oy.

* Realizing your pant leg (really. only one leg) is super long because the hem is completely undone. Like, I didn't know my pants had an extra 3 inches! Thankfully, staples to the rescue! (What, like you've never done that before? - side note: when you do that, if you can find a sharpie in the color of your outfit that you just stapled together [better if it's black] then you can color the staple and it'll conceal it better than just you sitting there with a giant piece of silver staring you at the face)

* Trying to park by a curb - that's curved. Trust me, you will look like an idiot because you WILL keep adjusting the tires.

Awesome

Now here's where the good stuff starts. *deep breath*

* I officially got a new job in Houston AND

* I moved down to Houston. LAST WEEKEND.

It's still like, super surreal.  I've only been talking about doing this for years and years and years. And then it all happened in like, 2 months. Amazing how God's plan just comes together with ease.

* Having two roommates that are in the same "life stage" as me (and who can enjoy both company and down time - okay some wine helps too) is really a blessing. Yes it's weird to share a bathroom again, but really, less than 1/16th of my life is spent in the bathroom - it's not a big deal - but having a place to just come home, chill if I want or don't, is a nice thing to have.

ALTHOUGH I'M NOT PLEASED ABOUT THE COCKROACH THAT'S CURRENTLY OCCUPYING MY ROOM

*AHEM*

* My job is insane (in the sense that it's super busy) but it's really nice to be with more people. Yes it's still the same type of work in a law firm but it's just BIGGER. There are actually people to see and talk to (and the lady sitting on the other side of the filing cabinet is a hoot and a half) and it's just a great atmosphere. I am so glad I did this.

It just goes to show you that sometimes you just have to wait for the Lord's timing. Cause when it's time...*BOOM!* it just happens!

* I'm super close to EVERYTHING now. You want to do something late at night? SURE I can come cause I only live 15-20 minutes away! And there are 4 grocery stores like in a 5 block radius! And a 24Hour Fitness! TWO OF THEM (although yeah, sure, one is farther away than the other). It's just awesome and it's still not real to me. It probably won't be for months.

But I'm excited about the future now. I feel like I maybe really am a grownup. Or at least, getting better at pretending to be a grown-up...we'll see. :)

Well, that should be a good enough recap of the last couple weeks. We'll see what happens next!

Ciao!

Awkward & Awesome Thursday

(You wouldn't believe how long it took to write that title! Guess I forgot how to do it!)

Anyyyyy-way.... I do believe I cannot remember the last time I wrote a post. Truly, that is the saddest thing I've heard myself say. BUT I might be able to pull some stuff out today so on we go!

Awkward

* Not remembering any to write down although I'm totally sure I have some....

* I took CR to Whataburger before bible study yesterday and ordered a burger only (no fries). Well, my order comes out and there are fries on my tray AND the receipt is right there - no fries. I tell him that I didn't order them. He just looks at me and says, 'oh well'.  I ask the guy to take them back because I didn't order them. He kind of stares me down and asks if I'm serious. I mean, yeah, I am, cause if you leave them there I will DEFINITELY eat them. So he takes them and gives them to an employee on duty.

But then, I start to wonder. The guy who took our order (not the same guy) was definitely* flirting...and ohmygosh was that supposed to be something more than an "accidental" addition of a side dish? Cause now I feel bad.

Of course, I could be delusional. That has been known to happen... (probably so).

Awesome

* GETTING A TAN. Well, it's more like a light burn but it's actually noticeable these days (to the point where I've had multiple comments on - which might be a bit sad too, but let's pretend it isn't).

* Having a weekend (or two) off. I know I'm coming across like a broken record to those who have heard this a million times already (I wish I could say that was an exaggeration...) but after, quite possibly, a month and a half of nonstop plans and my weeks being massively over-scheduled, I actually have 2 weekends in a row without plans (church on Sundays don't count). For me, the such-a-mega-introvert-that-it-borders-on-insane person, it's like a dream come true. 

Don't get me wrong, I love that I actually have PEOPLE TO DO STUFF WITH and I do truly like having plans.... but after a while I get worn out. It'll be nice to have a lazy Saturday (or two) to recharge until I have plans again (at the end of the month).

* I know I just said I was looking forward to time off, but this doesn't count, cause I'm really looking forward to a girls night with some of the ladies from the church group on Friday! True, I'm not "alone" but I do prefer small groups over large events (although this last one was great) so I'm excited to have some chill time. It's nice to have a group of girls I really enjoy spending time with and you can't go wrong with some downtime at the pool (and the hot tub!)

* The Singles Group Surfside Trip last weekend was AMAZING. It was definitely more relaxed and we were RIGHT on the beach. The weather was beautiful and the water was pretty nice (even for the Gulf!) and we got to take walks on the beach (and a nap). It was a great way to end my month of weekend plans. (What did I tell ya, broken record over here...)

Hey, look-y here. I *sorta* have a post! Whooooooop.

Anyway, I'll try to remember to write down more "A&A" things so I can actually justify having this little old blog...

Ciao!

*Also known as, I'm terrible recognizing flirtation. It's true. Poor guy...

Awkward & Awesome

Well. You'd think after not posting for a couple weeks that I would have more content to put here. Cause honestly, not a whole lot is coming to mind. But here's what I got...

Awkward

* Daylight Savings. For some reason this time change is *really* kicking my butt this year. I can't seem to make myself go to sleep before 12-1 AM but during the day I'm ridiculously tired and even around 8-10 I'm kind of drowsy. I mean, it's not like I've had a whole lot of energy before but this is ridiculous. Each year the time change gets more and more difficult to handle. Man, being an adult sucks.

* Physical therapy. Now don't get me wrong, it's a good thing to do. Especially me with the headaches and the muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders. But doing stuff like "wall shrugs" (which is pretty much what it sounds like) and laying on a table while someone puts my head in a football hold and PULLS is kind of...awkward. I mean, what do I do with myself while my neck is being yanked (nicely of course)? I'm just looking a wall here, trying not to make things any more weird than it already is...you know? thank goodness for small practices and early morning sessions when almost no one else is around.

Awesome

* Making plans to go see 2 concerts (so far) this year. I used to never go now I get all excited about the idea.

* Getting to go to Dallas this weekend...by myself. *insert excited squeal*. It's been almost forever since I've had a weekend to myself with no plans except chill. Sleeping late, going to movies, trying out new places to eat..basically, whatever I want. After weeks and weeks of what feels like non-stop action, it's just what I need.

* But hey, I'm not making the 4 hour jaunt for the heck of it. One my FAVORITE musicians, Eric Hutchinson, is the main attraction at the Rock 'n Roll Marathon being held in Dallas this weekend. It's a free concert and I'd go to all of this guy's concerts if I could (am I getting stalker-y here? I feel like I'm getting there)...but I'm super super excited. Definitely recommend looking up his music, especially if you like the toe-tapping variety.

Doesn't hurt that I think he's pretty cute (in a nerdy type way)...*no shame*

But yeah, I'm looking forward to having time to just RELAX

* Also a perk of road trips...audio books. I feel like my 15-20 commute to and from work is fine but not really enough time to get into a groove of the book. With a 6-to-8 hour commute (total), I get to start and finish a whole book at once. Now that makes me excited.

Well I'm sure if I sat here and thought I'd come up with other things but I'm tired and I'm seriously going to try and go to bed earlier than I have been. Because sleep sounds REAL good right now... :)

Ciao!

Awkward & Awesome

awkward

* getting called daphne on the phone. well, it's not really awkward per se, but mostly funny. well, at least it's a new one

* walking past some windows after dropping off a fedex package and seeing a guy starting at me. yes at least i smiled back. least i could do is remind him of how awkward he was.

* going to see my doctor yesterday and he was mentioning that i needed to schedule some massages for my shoulder stiffness and was wondering if i had someone to help me with that, like a "significant other", because, and i quote, "young people shouldn't be single" (it might not be a direct quote, but that's the idea there). 

it just made me laugh a little. and mention that there wasn't anyone like that, and that i'd get just my mom to help me out. still more awkward. 

okay okay... i get the picture... *insert awkward crying face emoji here*

awesome

* should i make this an awkward if there's nothing to put here? cause i can't think of anything. doesn't mean it was a bad week, just nothing special.

anyway, that's all i got.

ciao!

Awkward & Awesome

Awkward

* Not being able to think of a single thing to write. 

That's a lie. 

* Being dumped over something melodramatic

Awesome

* My favorite shows coming back (Rizzoli & Isles and Perception).

* Posting this anyway. 

*Boom*

Awkward & Awesome....and Aggravating??

Better get this puppy out before I lose steam...

Awkward

* Swiping a car when pulling into a parking lot space. Yes I saw him and even slowed down but there you have it. I've busted myself doing this before yet there I was.

Add to nearly/almost doing it to another car tonight, you'd think I'd start to pay attention. 

You'd be right.

* A chin spasm. In one spot only. Both awkward and annoying. Then again, all spasms are annoying.

* Checking out some groceries (self-checkout, obviously) after the gym and I had two sets. One for my parents and one smaller one for me. I was trying to check out some lettuce and the barcode wasn't easily scannable. So I was trying to find a code for it when all of a sudden someone spoke behind me. The cashier was behind me telling me the code for the lettuce. Without warning. So yeah, that was weird.

* Also, the same cashier suddenly came up behind me as I was about to check out my things and started taking them away. Um, sir, those are mine. I'm planning on purchasing them. Kthanks.

Awesome

* On the other hand, on Monday I was also at the store (I go often) and the guy helping me out was asking interesting questions. Like, what would I do if I won the lottery. Where I'd go specifically. Also, would I come back to the U.S. (that one was a new one). It's fun when someone makes something so mundane a little bit more fun.

* Getting a text today from the person who I swiped in the parking lot (see above) saying they can't find any damage and not to worry about it. I definitely got lucky this time.

Awkward or Awesome? (I haven't decided yet...)

A client today said I looked like Kristen Stewart. Yeah, the Twilight actress. Then they asked me if I'd talked to Edward lately. Ummmm....no? I don't know what it was, only that that was a new one. Haven't had that comparison before.

Aggravating

* People standing in the middle of the grocery aisle, apparently clueless to the people around them. And then I'm a jerk for asking you to move....no win situation.

* Also, people taking up a whole lot of room at the gym for absolutely no good reason. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO SHARE, OKAY? *grrrr*

Anyway, that's just something new I'm throwing up there - something that's always irritated me...

Anyway..............

Ciao!

Awkward & Awesome....Friday

I don't know what to write here considering this will be 2 weeks in a row that I've posted an A&A...

Bahahaha, that didn't happen as planned! Well....let's do this Friday style!

Awkward

* When your doctor asks if you're pregnant and when you say 'no', he continues to talk as if he's not convinced. Then you have to repeat that yes, you're sure that there's *no* way....oh good that worked. *headdesk*

 * Prescriptions & insurance. I've had to call my insurance company twice about medications that aren't "covered"...both times to find that they ARE covered but one is now only $250 instead of $350 and the other one is covered once I've tried other medications first (basically they won't cover it unless I can show that nothing else works).

* Having to talk to your doctors to get them to understand what's going on and "other options". Now, I don't have any thoughts about thinking that I know more than you do, but when my insurance won't cover a medication you've prescribed for me, I have to see what my options are. Nothing personal! (side note - Rabia [I know you read this] - I didn't mean for this to become a dr. post but there you have it! In case I haven't mentioned it before - I'm super impressed that you're becoming one! <3)

Awesome

* Ketogenic Earl Grey tea with SF vanilla syrup (and a hint of splenda). Perfect for an overcast chilly Friday (since Fridays are Starbucks coffee days after all)... 

* A plan for headaches. Yeah, having them isn't *awesome* but finding a doctor who wants to give anything and everything a try, is! It's also nice to have a plan.

* INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK! The C&C group is having our monthly "event" tonight and we're mixing it up with a trampoline park night. I've never done one of these before but I'm super excited about it.

* Busy weekends. I have so many social activities planned for this weekend! I'm sure by the end of it I'm going to be a nasty old grump but honestly it's worth it. Especially having hours and hours to explore my hometown between activities. Can't ask for more than that!

One of these days I'll actually have interesting things to talk about! I always look back on these and am so not impressed with myself, but I like writing them. Oh well!

Ciao!

Awkward & Awesome

I think I deserve a round of applause here for not only FINISHING (let's hope) this post but also STARTING it 2 days beforehand!

Yeah, I'll wait....

Okay, back to it then.

Awkward

* Headaches. Yes, I'm putting them on this list because it's getting embarrassing how many Exedrin pills I take or how much diet coke I consume because sometimes it's the only thing that helps. I know it's not good for me, but it's pretty much stress or tension headaches that start in my neck. But other than quitting my job and becoming a hermit on the beach, there's not a whole lot I can think of to do that's also not super expensive (like chiropractors or massages). And I don't really want to smell of weird things (but I know they help other people so more power to them) but I'm at a loss as to what to do here.

* I got a thumbs up from a random guy as I was leaving for work this morning. Why? I couldn't begin to say. Maybe I had something on my face....

* One moment I'm sure it's only Tuesday and the next I'm confused when someone says they won't be coming into work tomorrow, because hey, tomorrow's Saturday. This has been a REALLY weird week.

* Having to ask if something is "going to happen" then having to explain that I wasn't asking for anything more than a "yes" or "no". Now I feel like a psycho and a jerk. IT'S A REASONABLE QUESTION PEOPLE!!

Awesome

* New books. I read an article about the latest books that are being turned into movies so I ordered like 6 of them from the library (yes I still have library cards). Read one already and am in the middle of another and I'm excited (nerdily so) to see these movies. Even though I know that they're not usually as good as the novel I still prefer to read the books before I see the movies. Call me a bookworm but I'm fine with that.

* My new church. It's been so wonderful to find a community of believers who are also in my stage of life and my age range and who I can relate to as well (this is the 20s Sunday School class). I still kind of stick out like a sore thumb but they're super inviting and warm people and I'm glad Lori (hi there!) convinced me to try it out. Yes, it's an hour long drive total (there and back) but it's definitely been worth it all. Trying to convince HL to go too.

* Tomorrow is Friday and I have no plans for the evening or Saturday (hehe not anymore!). It's a miracle and amazing because next weekend is going to be PACKED with fun things that will totally wear me out. In the very best of ways of course. :D

That's all I really got this time.

Ciao!

Tuesday Five

Whaaaaa? 

* Started a new bible study with the girls from the church's Sunday school. Unfortunately the books we're going to go through didn't come so we played a game instead. Which was pretty hilarious. Definitely a diverse group of girls but I'm hoping I'll be able to attend every week. The only (well the two) issue is that it's an hour from my work IN rush hour traffic AND baseball starts soon and I might be needed to run boys to and from practice or training, etc. But considering I don't have a lot of "girl friends" I'm hoping to use this weekly study to grow some relationships with other girls my own age and "stage of life" (as we call it).

* I had ordered some bronzing tint from a skincare company to maybe help improve my "deathly" pale stems and the company included some "samples". And guess what those are? Lemongrass oil - for cellulite, a firming mask, day cream, and neck and décolleté cream. Which are probably more suited for women that are like....10-20 years OLDER than me? Right?? Who knew bronzing tint equals old? Not that I won't use them since I know it's important to work on that stuff NOW rather than later, but it amused me to see what they included.

* I am really excited about that bronzing tint. I have terrible luck with self-tanners but this one you mix with moisturizer so maybe it'll help me kill two birds with one stone - some color AND moisturizing. Fingers are crossed!

* I've committed to making dinner every week for the family to help contribute to things since I spend so much time over there. Right now the only thing I'm planning on is tacos (since our family LOVES them) but I know soon I'm going to want to do something ELSE. But what to make for somewhat picky-eating teenagers? I'm stumped. Any suggestions that are also quick (since I'm making dinner on Wednesday, when I have bible study like 2 hours after I get home) would be appreciated!

* Last summer I told a friend that I was going to text him every day until he got back (just his name), which I actually proceeded to do for around 2 months. Anyway, he gets home and I'm wondering if we should continue (since, you know, he was back) and he says sure AND since he's a senior in college that maybe I could come up with "adult life" tips. So sure, I can try. Well, so far so good. Only missed one day (because I was totally blanking on what to say) and I'm trying to use "tips" that have some relevance to something that has happened to me. Like, the tip about giving yourself extra time when you're driving to a place you haven't been, which had happened to me the day before.

Well, he says that somehow nearly every day my "tips" (and some have been really silly) has been actually applicable to him as well. Which is hilarious to me because goodness knows I'm not trying. Maybe it's God way to use me to minister to a friend who I greatly admire who's about to graduate college and be in the "real world", even when I'm being silly. Who knows, but it's been a lot of fun trying to think stuff up.

Well well well. I actually got this done ON TIME and ON THE RIGHT DATE. It's a January miracle (eh, we'll go with that). Let's see if I can post tomorrow AND Thursday?! (although let's be honest, you only come here for A&A Thursdays...it's okay, I would totally do that too.) :D

Ciao!

P.S. I don't know what happened with all the quotes, but heck, it's a "theme", so we'll let it slide.... (I see what I did there...)

Awkward & Awesome Thursday

Whoooo! Take no. 18838018508793587 at trying to be slightly more consistent with posting...

Awkward

* Being consistent. No really. I feel like every couple of weeks I post something and promise that I'm going to get more consistent with posting and then........nada. It's embarrassing.

* Also awkward, never being able to spell "embarrassing" correctly the first 3 tries...

* Car tires. The ones on my vehicle were getting really close to be completely bald (wore down the treads) so the other day my mom took my car to get some good-quality used tires to replace mine. My lease is up soon and I should be able to trade it in sometime in the next 5 months so there was no need to get brand "new" tires, yes? So that went fine, picked up my car, took it downtown for a church thing, and then Tuesday morning I get notice that my front right tire is low on air. I mean, c'mon I just replaced it! But I figured maybe it was just one of those things, so sure, I'll work on it later (ended up being late to work because of a major accident so I was just going to do it after lunch).

WELL. Lo and behold, when I get in my car later that afternoon, I realized my car was leaning to the front right. No big deal, right? WELL. I get out and there you have it. My tire is completely FLAT. Squished. So I limped along to a gas station (with an air pressure gauge that actually worked) to air it up. Realized I could hear air whistling from the tire. Bent down to try to find the hole when WHOOSH. Blasted in the head with hot air.

That's when I realized...that there was an actual gash in my tire. Like, the dam in the Netherlands story type hole. Tried covering it up with my hand so I could air it up enough to get it to a tire store but nope, not happening. 

Thank goodness a tow truck arrived. Then I decided I should probably try to contact my roadside assistance people to get my car towed to the place where I got the used tires. Was told that that would be something I would pay out of pocket, like $120. Well that's useless (what's the point of this service if twice now they've done nothing but waste my time???) so I called the guy who stopped earlier who had decided to just sit around the corner.

Another complication is that I needed a flatbed tow. Thankfully one was just down the street. The guy from before called the flatbed operator and thank goodness there was a NTB literally across the highway. So they towed my car to the tire store where I was told that I probably had 2 gashes in the tire. Not in part of the tire that is on the road, mind you, but the side. Which doesn't hit the road when driving. Well, great.

So, long story long, I had to purchase a brand "new" tire, have them rotate the tires so the new one would be on the back, and wait 30 minutes for it to be done. 

Bright side of this, the people who put on the "used" tires gave me $75 for the problem they caused. Bad news, I still paid a pretty penny for this experience, including the tow truck. 

Thank goodness for emergency funds, yes? But so far so good. My tires seem to be holding up. Let's see if this continues until June when I can finally turn it in...

* That story. Man. Talk about long!

* Realizing that you stick yourself in the same problems over and over again. Like, I thought I was more prepared to be a stickler for the rules, you know? Yet, here I am, faced with the question of "what to do?" I've got to figure out how I keep getting stuck in this loop and stop it. Otherwise, I'm going to be running myself into the ground in no time. Not good.

* HOW IS IT ONLY THURSDAY? (well, Wednesday when I started this post!)

Awesome

* Being able to take care of myself when the tire issue arose. Also, well, this wasn't a major deal, but also having the foresight to prepare for something like this, monetarily. Saving extra funds like Christmas money or tax returns does come in handy sometimes.

* Realizing that I just need to wear eyeliner and being okay with it. Would like to be a "oh look, ma, no makeup" type female but the truth is, my eyes disappear when I don't wear any. And I don't think that's attractive. Oh and I should really just stop trying to wear any nail color other than black. It's just not the same otherwise.

* Family. 

Well, that was lame. Oh well.

Ciao!