What I've Been Doing Instead of Blogging

I’m going to write with bullets/a list. Apparently this is how I blog these days. Hey, at least there’s writing going on over here.

 

• I went to Florida to visit my mom over mother’s day. It was a pretty laid back trip that consisted of the beach, shopping, and eating. Just the way I like things.

• There were a few family parties. All of which the new manfriend attended. Yes, a manfriend. He also happens to be my trainer (Gasp! The Scandal!). It was totally unplanned. On my end anyway. Which turned out to be a good thing, because I was never trying to impress him or anything, so I know he likes the real me. I like him a lot. I might even heart him. We are not to the big L stage of things yet. He’s met pretty much my entire family. This is kind of a big deal. I don’t bring just anyone around. 

• He got hit by a car on Cinqo de Mayo (the day I left for vacation), so I've been showing off my mad baking skillz.  Because baked goods always make people feel better.

• My dad had to put down both of our family dogs. Rufus had to be put down on Tuesday. He was 16 or 17, so it was sad but not a huge shock. Rucci had to go down a couple of weeks ago. She was Rufus’s daughter. She was a surprise. Turns out she had a brain tumor.

• I went to David’s Bridal yesterday with Kellifish. She found out she was pregnant after she bought her dress. (It's not a shotgun wedding.)  So she's getting the same dress, just a lot bigger.  Luckily they do exchanges and can alter the dress she already chose to fit her belly.  (They  have fake baby bumps there if you kno anyone who happens to be preggo and getting married.)

• I'm itching to get to the shore.  Not when it's oppresively hot like it is today.  Just soon.

• I'm getting an InternGirl to do my bidding in the office.  Not really.  She will be helping out and stuff though.  This way they can give me more creative stuff.  So exciting.  Especially since I'm too lazy to look for another job.  Also, I don't want to leave for something else that's only good enough.  I've been working on figuring out what I really want to be when I grow up.

More (probably) on the stuff that's to be continued soon!

So I Haven't Posted for a Month and a Half

Sorry about that!  My absense was mostly unintentional.  Lots to catch up on, but I'll keep this relatively short.

Yesterday was June 1. And I fully intended to post, but I got sidetracked by an hour-long phone call with Kellifish. (Long story short, I’m now her maid of honor). There seemed to be a trend around the interwebs yesterday of setting goals. I guess it’s only fitting that this was my horoscope:

You can share your thoughts about going back to school or fantasize out loud about

your latest vacation destination, but you must get serious if you actually want to make

something happen. It's easier to talk about your plans now than to execute them

with the loquacious Gemini Solar Eclipse activating your 9th House of Big Ideas.

But don't waste your time telling tales of maybes and possibilities.

Instead, pick one goal, write it down and then commit to do whatever

it takes to make your dreams come true.

As soon as I read this I thought Molly from Stratejoy could have written it. (PS if you’ve never visited the site-GO. I read the blog every day.)

My goal? I want an apartment-a place of my own. I love my aunt, and am so grateful that she’s let me live in the house that’s been in my family for like 90 years (which I love), but I’m aching for a place that’s all mine. Somewhere that I can leave my shoes in the living room, decorate (I’ve been obsessed with interior design blogs lately), and not feel obligated to give 24 hours notice if I won’t be home for dinner. I’d prefer to live 100% on my own, but I think I’ll have to have a roommate (fingers crossed I don’t get someone crazy).

There are a few things I need to get out of the way first. Like getting a new laptop (with the help of my mom, thank goodness.)

Another goal is to update once a week. Since I haven’t been updating at all lately, I feel like this is the most manageable. I’m not even going to set a specific day, because I’d like to not set myself up to fail.

I'm Still Here

Which you know if you follow me on twitter.  Lots going on in my neck of the woods.  Some of which I can't/am not ready to share yet.  Here's what I can tell you:

~I got my wisdom teeth out.  I only had the top 2 because I'm some freak who never got all of my teeth.  It wasn't as bad as some people made it out to be.  I was scared.  Because I'm a baby.

~My friend's wedding plans are going well.  We're making the centerpieces ourselves.  They're going to look really nice.  Because we're allstars.  I might have found a new career path.  I can totally have a centerpiece business right?

~I got a new car!  It's a cute Honda Civic with a sunroof.  She's dark gray and her name is Lucille.  We're BFFs. (I can cross that off my 2011 goal list!)

~I'm able to cut back on working Sundays at job #2. What?  You mean I can make weekend plans and attend family dinners?  Oh hey Jersey Shore, I will see you much more this year!

~When I say "Jersey Shore" I don't mean the one on MTV.  I'm talking about South Jersey.  The town I go to is nothing like Seaside.  (Unfortunately).

~I'm going on vacation in one month!  Hopefully I'll be all tan when I get back and not all red from sunburn.

~I need to buy new bathing suits and summer clothes because a lot of my stuff doesn't fit right any more.  I've been getting my butt kicked at the gym, but it's so worth it!

Sorry for being away for so long.  Not even going to lie, I've been lazy.  But I'll try to post more normally.

Here Comes the Bride....

No, not me!

About two weeks ago one of my biffles (best friends), Kellifish got engaged! I’m so excited for them! They’ve been together for two years and have been living together for over a year (officially). I love them as a couple and I haven’t seen her this happy in the twelve years that I’ve known her. I was so honored that he sent me pictures of rings to get my opinion on what would suit her.


This is also the first wedding that I’m in where I get to participate a little in the planning. I’ve been in family weddings before when I was younger, but my job was just to carry some flowers and walk straight down the aisle.

They’ve decided to get married in September, so there’s a lot to do. So far we’ve been dress shopping (she found hers!) and I’ve been helping her get ideas about vendors, etc. She’s so stressed out already since she’s in school and working full-time, but thankfully her fiancé is more than happy to help her with planning stuff. Well, the big stuff. He may draw the line at flowers.

She hasn’t chosen her MOH yet-it’s between me and her sister. (I’m surprised she hasn’t just gone with her sister, but apparently she’s not being 100% supportive.) Any advice for a first time bridesmaid? Or advice on keeping the bride sane?