Miss Popularity

If you had told me even just a year ago that people would be fighting to spend time with me I would have rolled my eyes, laughed in your face, and said "whatever"! Oh, how things have changed! I have apparently become ...


I'm not sure if I like this new found popularity though. I am used to doing my own thing. But when you have promised time to many other people (and you are like me in that you do your best to keep your promises) then doing your own thing kind of goes out the window. Please don't get me wrong - I love spending time with all of my friends and getting to catch them up on what's going on in my life. But when that takes time from other pursuits (like my new found favorite shameless flirting) I get a little frustrated. It's nice to be wanted, but can it be in smaller doses or a bit more spread out please. That way it won't take away from my shameless flirting time. ;-)

Another successful move...

I have been in my new place for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it! I love all the changes that have taken place in my life over this past month. I was a little stressed about having to go through my stuff, purge as much as I could, and move everything I kept yet again (4th time since I moved here 4 years ago) but there was a big difference this time. This time I had amazing friends who were more than willing to help me pack and move without making me feel horrible for having stuff (I know I have a lot of stuff - I don't need any commentary on it). I planned everything out to move most of my stuff on the day I got the keys and then move my furniture the next day. I got up early to load up my car with a few things so I could be at my new place as soon as the office opened. I signed the papers, got the keys and went down to my new place. There were a few things that I could really complain about (very little parking, not much storage) but the good really does outweigh the bad here. I have a great view and it is all MINE!!! I'd asked one of my guy friends who lives nearby to come help me upload the stuff in my car (not that I couldn't do it on my own, I just didn't what to) and I'm so glad he did come. I was already starting to feel overwhelmed and anxious and he brought me back to where I needed to be to stay sane - calm, focused, and laughing. That day was a long day but we were able to get most of the thing I wanted to move that day including my bed. That night I worked on confirming with everyone who'd volunteered to help me the next day. Cue stress! Almost everyone was backing out! Luckily I have some pretty awesome friends who came to my rescue and found me other guys to help. I was still nervous about being able to move the last of my stuff without taking too much of everyone's time (I hate being an inconvenience to anyone) because I only had access to one truck that I knew of. But the amazing friends came to my rescue again with a second truck! We were able to get it all in one trip and I was finally moved into my own place. I still have a bit of work to do. I need to find creative storage solutions. I can hardly wait for IKEA to open so I can get the bookcases I want.

I've Been Away Four Years and a Day...

Today as I was going through some of my junk in preparation for yet another move I came across the calendar from when I moved to Colorado in 2007. When I flipped through it I realized that I have officially been away from Louisiana for 4 years (and a day) now. Of course this reminded me of a BNL song from their album All In Good Time: I've been away 4 years and a day. You'd be thinking I'd be lonely, but I'm out here to stay. I wouldn't have it any other way!

I thought about leaving this area, but there are other things at work here. I feel like I have a purpose in staying here and especially in moving into Castle Rock even if I don't currently have a job. I'm still looking for gainful employment and doing my best to de-clutter my life. It's a bit of a process but I'm making some progress. I can hardly wait for the end result!