Oh How Time Flies

Well well well...April 6th, 2010 huh? Hard to believe its been almost exactly 4 years since my last blog post.

Yikes. What can I say? Girl's been busy :) Busy doing what you ask?  Hmmm. Good Question!

...Well...there was baseball player Roger and basketball player Pe'Shon, Richard from the piano bar and Rico from the gym, Wally who broke my heart in Afghanistan, and Will who was apparently still married. There was boring John G. and twitching John S., and of course "too busy for anything other than a booty call" Mo (or should I say Jake - long story), and now hopefully *fingers crossed* I've had my last first kiss with an amazing guy named Quentin Ross Campbell. We've only been dating for three months (as of today actually), but there is just something different about him. (Yes, I'm blushing just typing this) Everyone used to tell me that when it happens you just know and you know right away, but of course I really didn't believe in that nonsense. But girls, its true...I definitely know. It's just easy, and perfectly imperfect, and very different than any other relationship I've had in the past (and I've had a lot!), and it just feels right.

As far as my career...I got a job with a realtor, and 2 years later I quit my job with the realtor. I got a job at a title company, and less than 1 year later I got laid off my job with the title company :( And after being on unemployment for a few months and thinking all aspects of my world were caving in, at the beginning of the year I got a new job as a Marketing Manager for a commercial real estate company and am loving every second of it...and of course I met Quentin, in pretty much the same week. So moral of the story = as they say, night is always darkest just before the dawn.

I bought my first little townhouse in Germantown and now am never at a loss for ways to spend my money or my time. I traded in my little red jetta for a new black jetta, and of course smashed in to a pole in a parking garage in pretty much the first week. Figures. Typical Robyn. (Parking Garage Pole - 1, Robyn - 0)

I've ran many marathons and triathlons and started getting onto weight lifting pretty seriously. That's opened the door for some modeling I've been doing with Under Armour and a couple top bikini and department stores :)

So, what can I say other than LIFE IS GOOD! I will try to start up with this again as much as possible, but I cant make any promises ;)


Quote of the Day: "Change is constant. How we experience change that's up to us. It can feel like death or it can feel like a second chance at life. If we open our fingers, loosen our grips, go with it, it can feel like pure adrenaline. Like at any moment we can have another chance at life. Like at any moment, we can be born all over again."

~ Grey's Anatomy

Blue Devils are Back on Top!

My Duke Blue Devils are National Champions! Heck yeah! I'm one happy girl :)

Congrats Coach K!


Quote of the day: "I've been fortunate enough to be in eight national championship games, and this was a classic. This was the toughest and the best one."

"I told them before we came here and before we said a prayer, 'You are a great team. You are a great team.'" ~ Coach K

Super Sunday

As I'm sure all of you know, the most watched single-day sporting event, the Superbowl is today. And since my obvious choice, the Cowboys, aren't exactly an option this year, I've spent the better half of the morning trying to decide which team should be lucky enough to get my favor.

The Colts versus The Saints.
Indianapolis versus New Orleans.
14-2 versus 13-3.
Blue and White versus Black and Gold.
Talent versus Heart.
Top Dog versus Cellar Dweller.
Peyton Manning versus Drew Brees.
Kendra Wilkenson versus Kim Kardashian.

Hmmm...quite a toss up.

Sure is hard to pick against the greatness that is Peyton Manning...
But for obvious reasons....










I'm gonna have to go with the Saints for this one! ;)
(I'm sure you all can understand!?!)







Quote of the day: “Football players, like prostitutes, are in the business of ruining their bodies for the pleasure of strangers” ~Merle Kessler

Free Snow!

Well...looks like I won't be going anywhere for awhile.

I thought our last storm was bad, but this one has definitely put that one to shame...and it's still snowing! Ouch!






























Quote of the day: "The great thing about snow is it makes your lawn look as good as your neighbors."

What an Idiot!

Really? This guy didn't realize they were filming right behind him when he felt the need to check out some hot chicks on the internet? Priceless!





Quote of the day: “The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.”

Love is in the Air

Valentine's Day is on the way...and to be honest I really couldn't care less. Since I don't have a special man in my life right now I'm not necessarily looking forward to it, but by no means am I dreading it either.

Come on, lets be honest, Valentine's Day is not really all it's cracked up to be anyways. Even when I did have a boyfriend we usually spent the "special" day eating Domino's Pizza on my bedroom floor or laying around in sweats watching a basketball game together... And for me, I was perfectly okay with that. I'm much more low maintenance than I may appear, believe it or not ;)

I don't need someone telling me that I have to go out to dinner and be showered with gifts to prove that I'm loved. I would much rather be taken out or given a gift or find a hand written note somewhere out of the blue, because they actually wanted to, and they knew it would make me smile.

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Over the past couple years, Valentine's Day for me has become less about all the Hallmark hoopla and more about telling the important people in my life how much they matter. It isn't often that I truly express to my parents or my brother or sister or my best friends how much they really mean to me and what an impact they have had on my life.

So Valentine's Day is that one day each year when I can be as sentimental as I want and still get away with it.

I've gotten in the habit of sending each of them a little card...nothing special...99 cent sale rack will do just fine...just something that I can write to them and let them know they are loved and always will be.

Quote of the day: "A bell is no bell 'til you ring it. A song is no song 'til you sing it. And love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay - Love isn’t love 'til you give it away." ~ Sound of Music

Happy Anniversary!

Today is a very important day. *drum roll please* Today is the one year anniversary of my blog! Wahooo! *cue confetti and screaming fans*

Hard to believe that I created this thing 365 days ago. Rockin' Robyn rocks on! (corny I know) Yeah, so I can't claim that I've been the most consistent with it, but no matter how long I've strayed I've always returned...and that's what really matters most anyways.

When I think back on it, and skim over my past entries, like I love to do, its crazy to me all the things that've went down in my life this year. And through it all, my blog has been along for the ride...all the ups and downs, all the smiles and tears...always raw, real, and uncut...Yep, all of my emotions and inner thoughts are right here in my own words to read forever (or at least I hope so. Please blogger.com don't fail me, I beg you).

This year my blog has seen many things.

First and foremost (the whole reason why I really even started this blog in the first place) its seen me get my heart broken... over and over again unfortunately.

Its seen me brag about my awesome job and then cry when I got fired from it.

Its seen me panic when I had to move out of my apartment and struggle with the fear of the unknown.

Its seen me go from Miss Independent, who has her life all planned out, to Miss Somebody-help-me because I have no clue what my future holds and can't even pretend I do.

But...

This year has also seen some good things too...I must admit. With the rain also comes the rainbow.

Its seen me change as a person...for sure. As Christina Aguilera said "it made me that much stronger, made me work a little bit harder, made me that much wiser. Thanks for making me a fighter. Made me learn a little bit faster, made my skin a little bit thicker, made me that much smarter. So thanks for making me a fighter."

Its seen me realize what and who are truly important in my life and what and who never were.

Its seen me get a new job.

Its seen me move into a new apartment.

Its seen me go on a bunch of awesome vacations.

Its seen me open my mind and heart to things I never would have been open to before.

And its seen me laugh at this crazy thing we call life and most importantly laugh at myself.

...my blog has seen it all. And I can't wait to see what the next 365 days hold!

Quote of the day: "If you're in a bad situation, don't worry it'll change. If you're in a good situation, don't worry it'll change." ~John A. Simone, Sr.

Self Control Would Be Nice

So I walk into CVS yesterday to buy God-knows-what...hairspray, makeup, toilet paper, bifocals, adult diapers...whatever I see that I think one day I might possibly need. By now I really should have bought stock in that store. I swear I can't even step foot in the place without spending at least 50 bucks. "Congratulations, you just earned $1.50 in Extra Care Bucks." Whoop-di-doo-da I just spend $200 bucks >:O

But anyways, on my way up to the front to check out I happen to see the "holiday isle". Heck yeah! You know, the 75% off, we're-basically-giving-the-stuff -way isle... And what to my wandering eyes should appear but a bag of Reeses Cups. Perfectly good Resees Cups that just happen to be 75% off because they were in a red and green holiday bag.

Well I'll be darn... Its my lucky day :)

I'm gonna be honest, I don't normally buy chocolate...actually never. I'm more of the sugar type. Starbursts, airheads, sour patch kids...you know...the good stuff. But I thought what the heck, my momma didn't raise a fool. For like 50 cents it would be a crime not to buy at least one bag of Reeses Cups to nibble on every now and then when I get the urge for some chocolate.

But unfortunately if I got the urge for some chocolate today I'd pretty much be out of luck because I ATE THE WHOLE DARN BAG on the way home yesterday. UGHHH! Okay not literally the entire bag, but lets just say pretty darn close.

So this goes out as a simple warning to you all. Don't do it! Don't be suckered into buying holiday candy just because its cheap. Because if you are anything like me you will also be suckered into eating it...ALL!

Quote of the day: "Make a list of important things to do today. At the top of your list, put "eat chocolate." Now, you'll get at least one thing done today." ~Gina Hayes

Senseless Sunday

Some days when I have way too much time on my hands (like today for instance) I think about the weirdest things. I'm not even sure how I actually start thinking about said things but I guess just one random thought leads to another, which leads to another and then before you know it my thoughts are way off the deep end.

Not sure what the heck I'm talking about? Alright well...


Ever wonder how many people's pictures you are in the background of?

Ever wonder if people who have ugly kids know that their kids are ugly?

Ever wonder if other people think about you as much as you think about them?

Ever wonder what language pets/animals think in?

Ever wonder if people think you have an accent when you talk?

Ever wonder what life would be like if you were born into a different family?

Ever wonder what people say about you when they talk behind your back?

Ever wonder who secretly stalks you on twitter/facebook/blog?

Ever wonder if pressing harder on a remote control when the batteries are weak really makes a difference?

Ever wonder why in the winter we turn the heat up to 80 degrees but in the summer if it is 80 in the house it is way too hot and we we have to turn on the air conditioning?

Ever wonder what sex feels like for the opposite sex?

Ever wonder why McDonald's doesn't sell hot dogs?

Ever wonder why vanilla extract is brown when everything else vanilla is white?

Ever wonder if animals ever commit suicide?

Ever wonder why you never actually see a traffic light or sign or billboard being put up?

Ever wonder why there are holes in Ritz crackers?

Ever wonder why they say the team that wins the super bowl are the world champs when they never really play anybody outside of the U.S.?


Alright now you get the idea. Anyone else ever have weird thoughts like that too? Or am I the only crazy one?



Quote of the day: "One who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; one who does not ask a question remains a fool forever."

New Year, Fresh Start!

Happy New Year everyone! 2010 is officially here! Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending!

I stumbled across a quote the other day that really got me thinking...

"The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be”.

...such a simple quote, yet so deep, and for me, so very on point.

Although I'm not one who is big on resolutions, I am big on goals. Because no matter how much you think you want something, if you don't harness your energy and focus it on a specific target then you are never going to accomplish as much as you are capable of.

So as I enter this new year and new decade I am determined:
~ Not to see the past better than it was
because if those people from my past were so great then they surely would have made it into my future. And although I have had some great times and amazing memories, I have to believe the best days of my life lie ahead.

As I enter this new year and new decade I am determined:
~ Not to see the present worse than it is
because the truth is I AM BLESSED! I am not going to be happy "when"...I am happy NOW because I am alive, I am healthy, I have a job, I have a roof over my head, and I have people in my life that truly love me. I've learned that people can be taken away, my job can be taken away, and all the things I thought and knew can be taken away, but no one can take away my happiness without my permission!

And as I enter this new year and new decade I am determined:
~ Not to see my future less resolved than it will be
Its easy to spend a lot of time worrying about the future but Matthew 6:34 says "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own". So although I don't know what is going to happen, where I am going to be, what I am going to be doing, who I am going to be doing it with...I do believe that all things will work together for my good and the desires of my heart will be given to me :)



Quote of the day: "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Snowed In

Yeah, so the weatherman was actually right for a change...we got A LOT of snow! Here are some pics from my fun snow day.

Quote of the day: “To appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.”

It's Coming...

So I'm driving to the store to finish up my Christmas shopping last night after work and I hear on the radio that we are expected to get 10-20 inches of SNOW this weekend... SAY WHAT??!? Nah that can't be true. My ears must have been hearing wrong because this is D.C. and D.C doesn't even know what real snow is. 1 inch of the white fluffy stuff and the whole city shuts down...or better put, 1 inch of rain and the city shuts down. (these people REALLY need to learn how to drive...Ha Ha I should be talking ;)

Anyways, I just checked weather.com to make sure I haven't certifiably gone nuts (which at this point I hardly doubt, because I very well may have) and sure enough this is the forecast map I see...

There we are...right smack dab in the middle of the darkest purple!

Bout to rush home from the office, grab my snow pants and a couple days worth of clean clothes and head over the my best friends house. If I have to be snowed in for a couple days, I might as well be snowed in with people I love :)

I see a whole lot of movie watching and game playing in my future!

Hope you all have a great weekend. I'll definitely upload some pics if we actually get as much as we are expected to.

Quote of the Day: “Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, "I'm going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway." ~Maya Angelou

Hope You Are Happy God!

Today we got about 4 inches of snow! Doesn't sounds like much, but for the DC area it kinda is, and for being December 5th it kinda is too.

As much as I love snow and was ecstatic to wake up to whiteness out the window, it really couldn't have come on a worse day. During the week I work until about 5:30, so by the time I get home, my day is pretty much shot. Usually even if I had the intention of going shopping or doing something productive after work, when the time actually comes around and its dark out and I'm tired from a long day in the office...my plans get thrown out the window.

So...today was going to be my big get-things done-day. I was going to look at apartment after apartment until I found one (yes, I'm STILL living on my best friends couch) and then after that I was gonna get a serious grip on my Christmas shopping and then meet up with a friend for dinner and a movie. No trip to NY standing in my way, no plans to go home and visit the fam, no have to be there or have be here. Nope NOTHING at all on my calendar...just apartment shopping and Christmas shopping.

Well, guess God didn't really like my plans, so he took it upon himself to alter them. Guess he'd rather see me sit inside, watch Duke basketball while scrapbooking and drinking a glass of wine.

So, that's exactly what I did. Why fight it? Hope you are happy Lord ;)


Quote of the day: "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans” ~John Lennon

Cumberland, Maryland (Where the Mountains Are)

Born and raised! And if you were too then this list is sure to make you smile, because you and I both know that:

• Maryland doesn't stop at Frederick, or even Hagerstown.
• You don't necessarily have an obsession with crabs.
• You know how to ski/snowboard and can go for the day, or even work at the Wisp, if you so choose
• You know what snow is.
• You've experienced a 40" snowfall.
• Nearly half of your friends support WVU rather than Maryland.
• You know more people that go to WVU than Maryland.
• You know what a REAL mountain is.
• Your legislators have no say in Annapolis.
• Your region has collectively won more state championships then any other area.
• Your school is an oven in the warm months and a freezer in the cold ones.
• You know the backroad way to get to everywhere.
• You get ticked off when some downstate driver flies by you on 68, but then you pass them going up a mountain, cause driving up here is completely different.
• You know where all the speed traps are.
• You don't know what the heck lacrosse is.
• The only time Annapolis pays attention to you is when they want to put a prison here or something else they don't want downstate.
• You can affiliate yourself more with Pittsburgh than DC.
• Your board of ed consolidates schools, they don't build them.
• You know or someone you know knows your local public officials.
• The biggest events in your town are football and basketball games.
• You know what Homecoming is. (THE Homecoming)
• You stick out very badly on the visitor's side at the said game.
• You've heard of towns such as Coney and Savage.
• You have friends that live in WV.
• It takes you at least 2 1/2 hours to get to DC.
• You've heard of or been to such places as the KKK church and/or the insane asylum.
• Events like Autumn Glory, Heritage Days, CanalFest, and the Oldtown Summerfest mean something to you.
• Your Wal*Mart is attached to the mall
• Although everyone makes fun of hanging out at Wal*Mart, everyone does it
• When you think of the beach, you think of Rocky Gap State Park
• The Beltway goes around the waist of your jeans
• You wear boots because they're boots, not because they're fashionable
• You can see a deer and not even get that excited about it (unless its in season)
• Half the adults you know work at a prison, and the other half are rocket scientists!
• You know someone who built their house with their bare hands
• You actually call Cumberland "The City" or "Downtown"
• You never go to the Bay but somehow it's your responsibility to keep it clean
• You consider Sheetz a restaurant
• Not even the "local" TV news applies to your town
  
  

Quote of the Day: “Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.” ~ Christian Morganstern

Remember When...

Remember when time used to move so slow? When the school year lasted forever. Christmas never could come fast enough. And in a short 2 hour car ride "are we there yet?" was asked at least a million times.

Well what the heck happened? How is life really moving this fast now? How did I get this old? It can't possibly almost be October already. I can't possibly be almost 26 years old already. >:O

As I'm sitting here at the kitchen table, eating a pumpkin muffin with my coffee (dunking of course, just like I used to watch my mom do every morning), checking up on my email and all the latest news online I can't help but chuckle out loud a little bit. I AM OLD. I'm a grown up. Worrying about whether Johnny has a crush on me or when the next big party is, has now been replaced by credit card payments and when my next meeting is.

Wow, when did this happen and how can I make it stop? Or do I really want it to stop? Is growing up really that bad?


Quote of the day: "There comes a point in your life, when you’re officially an adult. Suddenly, you’re old enough to vote, drink and engage in other adult activities. Suddenly, people expect you to be responsible, serious, a grown-up. We get taller, we get older. But do we ever really grow up?" ~Grey's Anatomy

I'm Alive...and Well

So I'm in love with this new song by Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews. I heard it for the first time the other day and actually listened to the lyrics and was totally lovin' em. Such a reality check...a much needed reality check.

So damn easy to say that life's so hard
Everybody's got their share of battle scars
As for me, I'd like to thank my lucky stars that I'm alive and well...
It'd be easy to add up all the pain
And all the dreams you sat and watched go up in flames
Dwell on the wreckage as it smolders in the rain
But not me...I'm alive

And today you know that's good enough for me
Breathin' in and out's a blessing can't you see
Today's the first day of the rest of my life and I'm alive
And well...I'm alive and well

The stars are dancin' on the water here tonight
It's gonna fall a soul when there's not a soul in sight
This boat has caught its wind and brought me back to life now I'm alive and well

And today you know that's good enough for me
Breathin' in and out's a blessing can't you see
Today's the first day of the rest of my life and I'm alive
And well...I'm alive and well


Quote of the day: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

It's life. It's loss. It's change.

Grief may be a thing we all have in common, but it looks different on everyone. It isn't just death we have to grieve. It's life. It's loss. It's change. And when we wonder why it has to suck so much sometimes, has to hurt so bad, The thing we gotta try to remember is that it can turn on a dime. That's how you stay alive. When it hurts so much you can't breathe, that's how you survive. By remembering that one day, somehow, impossibly, you won't feel this way. It won't hurt this much.

Grief comes in its own time for everyone, in its own way. So the best we can do, the best anyone can do, is try for honesty. The really crappy thing, the very worst part of grief is, that you can't control it. The best we can do is try to let ourselves feel it when it comes. And let it go when we can. The very worst part is that the minute you think you're past it, it starts all over again. And always, every time, it takes your breath away.

There are five stages of grief. They look different on all of us, but there are always five.
Denial.
Anger.
Bargaining.
Depression.
Acceptance.

~Grey's Anatomy

Walk on the Wild Side

So I just bought the most AMAZING dress...the cut is absolutely perfect for my body. Super sexy yet still classy, shows off all my right curves... I absolutely adore it.

But the catch is.. it's leopard print. Of course when I put it on I was totally sold by how amazing it fit but then on the car ride home, the more I got to thinking about it, the more I doubted it. Do you ever do that?

Is animal print in style? Is the print too much? Will people think I look ridiculous?

So crazy me starts researching on the Internet to find out what the consensus is on animal print these days and well, the more I got to researching the more I found that animal print is totally in this season and I really have nothing to worry about.

Its all over the runways and the celebs totally are wearing it out.













































So...what do you guys think about animal print? Is it a fashion do or don't? Be honest.



Quote of the day: “On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

You Know You Love Me, XOXO

Say, for example, that a show I am dying to watch is coming on Tuesday night at 9...Well, just about Tuesday night at 10 I'll remember that I just missed it.

So, needless to say I suck at watching television series' and unless I'm lucky enough to catch a weekend marathon or snag a season on sale at Target, then you can pretty much assume I don't watch it.

As sad as it is for me to admit, I didn't even start watching Sex and The City until it came on repeat on TBS for goodness sake.

Soooo...when I ran across a copy of Gossip Girl: Season One at my besties house i decided I would give it a shot. I heard lots of people love the show and this would give me the chance to start from the very beginning and watch it whatever night, at whatever time I remember... so why not.

And now, let me tell you, I AM OBSESSED. Love the show, love the actors and actresses (especially Mr. Chase Crawford...yes, if you are reading this I would love to have your babies ;) and I just love everything about it.

I finally finished the whole first season and am dying to get the second. I spent all morning, to no avail might I add, trying to find some free site on the Internet to watch them. So if any of you know of one, please please please let me know. I might start shaking soon from anxiety.

Quote of the day: "Everyone can agree on one thing. Tans fade, highlights go dark, and we all get sick of sand in our shoes. But the end of Summer is the beginning of a new season. So we find ourselves looking to the future." ~ Gossip Girl

Lions and Tigers and Bears...Oh My!

My best friend Kara, whose house I am currently invading, has a 2 year old daughter named Sophia. You might have seen her in some of my pics over the years...she is the most adorable little thing ever. Super naughty, but super adorable.

Over the past month that I have been living with them I have totally fallen in love with her. On my darkest of days, when the stresses of life slap me hard in the face, one little hug from her snaps me back to reality. I'm sure that's how all you moms out there feel. But since I'm not a mom yet, this is the next best thing. (if not better, since I can always give her back ;)

Today we took her to the Zoo, or as any of you other kids in grown up bodies know, that is code for...we actually took ourselves to the Zoo ;) We had such a great time too. The weather was just perfect.

Here are a few pics:

Someone is a little excited













I'm not listening to you, I'm not listening to you...













Showing Mr. Bear some lovin'













Loved the elephants!





















Quote of the day: "Remember when you thought boys had cooties...when friends were new, dreams were un-shattered and worries few...when recess was too short and life was too long...decisions came easily without need to belong...when storks delivered the babies and passions weren't so strong...friendships were un-broken...right was right, and wrong was wrong...when bad things didn't happen...when only skinned knees brought tears, and the night light in it's socket quieted all our fears...when farewell meant just for summer, and real friends didn't part...the fun went on forever and never left a broken heart."

Where Did The Time Go?

Wow, has it really been over a month since I've posted on here?? That is just crazy. I'm truly disappointed in myself for neglecting my beloved blog like that.

Time has been flying by though, yet standing still all at the same time. Lots of changes have taken place in my life over the last few months, none of which were welcomed changes, might I add...but I'm doing my best to believe that in the end I will be able to look back and say that they were all actually changes for the better.

I moved out of my apartment in DC at the beginning of August and put all my stuff into storage. Not knowing where my next job will be located, I thought it best not to sign a new year lease. Plus, as you can probably guess, not having a job means not having money, and not having money means that having to pay rent each month could pose quite a big problem. Especially considering the ridiculous price of rent here in the DC area. All you ppl living in the 'burbs don't even want to know what the cost of living is around here. Trust me, just be thankful you aren't paying it.

Anyways, so with my whole life crammed in Tupperware containers in the back of my car and the rest in a 10x10 storage unit, I'm currently camping out with one of my girlfriends at her townhouse in western Montgomery County. Although its not optimal living for either party, all I have to say is thank God for friends!

I've gone on quite a few interviews, been promised job offers and everything, but unfortunately haven't quite landed my dream job just yet...but I'm still confident that the one meant for me is out there somewhere, just have to be patient.


Quote of the day: "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - Christopher Robin to Pooh

My Patience Has Run Out...

Ugh! I can't take it anymore...someone please just offer me a job already so I can get on with my life! I have to be out of my apartment in a week and a half and because I have no idea where I'm going to be working (VA or DC) I can't decide where I'm going to live either. AHHHHH!

I went on an interview on Wednesday the 1st (soooo long ago I can barely remember it) and the President of the company I interviewed with said he was going to send me over an offer but didn't have time that week and was going on vacation the next so it would have to be the week after that :(

WELL...its the week after that now and I want a damn offer. My patience is really wearing thin.

The other job I interviewed with and like has called me in for a second interview tomorrow morning. I know that is a good thing, but this all feels like it has been dragging on for way too long. I can't take this whole not knowing thing for much longer.

I think I might be going certifiably insane :O


Quote of the day: "Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.”

Life Ain't Always Beautiful

Lovin' these lyrics...

Life ain't always beautiful
Sometimes it's just plain hard
Life can knock you down, it can break your heart

Life ain't always beautiful
You think you're on your way
And it's just a dead end road at the end of the day

But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
And happiness has its own way of taking it's sweet time

No, life ain't always beautiful
Tears will fall sometimes
Life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride

Life ain't always beautiful
Some days I miss your smile
I get tired of walking all these lonely miles

And I wish for just one minute
I could see your pretty face
Guess I can dream, but life don't work that way

But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
And happiness has its own way of takin' it's sweet time

No, life ain't always beautiful
But I know I'll be fine
Hey, life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride
What a beautiful ride

~Life Ain't Always Beautiful, Gary Allan


Quote of the day: "The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude"

Time is Ticking

So, I've gone on a few interviews over the past week and they all went really well. (or at least I think they went really well..who the heck wouldn't want to hire me anyways?? :)

Of the two that I really like, one said he would like to send me over an offer, but because he is going on vacation this week it won't be until next week. And the other one said they are finishing up their interview process and so they won't be making a decision until later next week.

So...now all I basically have to do is play the waiting game. Sounds easy enough, right? Wrong...I think it actually really sucks. Especially for someone like me who has no patience. And especially for someone like me who has to be out of her apartment by August 1 and has no idea where she is going. Time is ticking biotches. Homelessness waits for no man.

Hmmm...me, homeless? I'm laughing out loud just thinking about it actually. That would be quite a sight to see. Yep, I'd be the blond chick on the corner with my Gucci shades, fresh highlights and perfectly manicured nails begging for someone to drop a spare dollar into my Coach bag.

Come on now, please...that is so not me!


Quote of the day: "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." ~John Quincy Adams

Just What The Doctor Ordered

My trip to Bermuda was AMAZING! I had such a great time, free from all the stress of the world. Exactly what I needed! Not really until the last day or so did I actually start to think and get anxious about the mess, also known as my life, that I was about to return to.

But now I'm back and just trying to get things in order one baby step at a time. Everyone that knows me knows I'm the type of person who likes to have every detail of my life planned out, and for everything to run smooth and consistently according to plan.

And well...let's just say, my whole plan has been completely thrown out the window and shattered into a million tiny pieces. So I'm just trying to rely completely on God and trust that he knows what he is doing and that he is working everything out for my good.

I have a couple interviews/meetings set up for next week and am praying for them to go well.





Quote of the day: "We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is shaking them." ~Charles C. West