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....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!