Mambo No. 5

I had the best weekend that I have had in a LONG time! I just really needed to get out of town, and although it wasn't all that far, it is still effective. Stayed in a beautiful hotel, did lots of swimming, relaxing, watching movies and shopping. It was fantastic and very timely.

Now I'm just getting ready for Halloween, which should be a lot of fun! I would be going to a Halloween party of some sort but I have never done that in all my years of "Halloweening" so I will stick with what I do every year: help out with the Halloween party at my church for the kids. I love dressing up but I don't have as much of a sweet tooth as I used to and I don't do a lot of drinking so I might as well load the kids up with bags and bags of candy. I'm also running a karaoke section and leading all the music for it, which will be a lot of fun. I just love karaoke. Especially when its Disney songs. Because I'm that much of a loser. I'm secretly hoping no kids show up so that I can just do the karaoke by myself and eat all of their candy. Especially the cotton candy. That will be fun.

And we're coming up towards December pretty soon! Which means its time for Christmas shopping. I've already had a head start on buying gifts, but that was over a month ago and I haven't bought anything since then. If I don't get going now, I'll use an entire pay check on gifts the day before Christmas and that would suck.

Following Christmas is New Year's, which I am planning on celebrating in style. I am thinking of grabbing some girl friends and going out of town this year...head to the mountains or the ocean or something like that. Fingers crossed!

I Can Hear the Bells

Ahhhh yes, Christmas bells. Christmas is quickly approaching and for once in my life, I'm prepared ahead of time! I've already started buying the gifts. And listening to the music. Its pretty exciting.

What is not so is exciting is the fact that my jaw may be dislocated. It got stuck (TMJ stuff) and I went to the doctor because it was really really hurting, and left with some major medication, prescription for physio and an appointment for an x-ray. Its awesome. Nothing like being forced to eat soup until everything gets better.

Of course, when I'm on this medication, I can do anything. I'm not saying I'm going to go off and order a steak, but I AM going to go and have something that hasn't been anywhere near the proximity of a blender.

In other news, guess what I'm doing this weekend? If you guessed going out of town for some much needed relaxation time, you would be correct! Not really to anywhere exciting, just a few hours away, but that is more than enough! I need a break from all the crap that I'm dealing with right now. And the people. And the idiots.

Right on that note, how difficult is is to fulfill your commitments? I mean...you made them. No one forced you. No one said that you had no choice in the matter. You volunteered and suddenly, while you still want to be involved, you don't want to actually do any work for it. Seriously! I don't need 5 year olds working with me, I need some adults. That would be fantastic.

It's Getting Hot in Here

I've decided which song I want for my wedding. You know the song that everyone usually has when the bride first walks in? I wanna shake things up a bit. I'm thinking the song "It's Getting Hot in Here" by Nelly. Picture this...a solemn moment, bridesmaids have all passed by, my future husband waiting in anticipation...all of a sudden the doors open, and BOOM! Flashing lights, smoke, and "Hot in...so hot in here! So hot in...ah!!" Perfection.

And no, I'm not getting married. No prospects either. I just heard the song and decided its perfect. This goes right along with the post a while ago about the first dance as husband and wife being to the song "Think Before he Cheats" by Carrie Underwood. What a fantastic wedding that would be! Memorable at least. And thats what I want. Memories. Fun too! I think my parents and grandparents would die inside. But hey! We'd all laugh about it later.

The Passing of Time

Well, my birthday is coming up soon and I'm pretty pumped! Well...by soon I mean 2 months from now...but the last few birthdays I have had have always been preceded by a really really crappy event. Which has put a damper on things. Everything looks clear this year though, so heres hoping! And you can get me a Brad Pitt for my birthday. That would be fantastic.

Thanksgiving weekend was great, hung out with friends for lunch and games on sunday, got the whole family together for a huge turkey dinner yesterday, I ate too much, have extras for work today. Hooray for left-overs!

One problem with large family get-togethers is the inevitable discussion of husbands. Which I don't have. Or boyfriends. Which I don't have. Or grandkids. Which I don't have. My sister now sort of has a possible guy that she can talk about so thankfully that took the discussion off of my lack of a significant other. How fantastic for me.

Aaaaaaand coming up at the end of this month I am going out of town for the weekend and it can't come soon enough! I've been wanting to go out of town for a while and it looks like now is the time. No where special, but I'm just happy to get out of this city for a while, get a breath of fresh air. And not literal fresh air, I'm going to another city. But mental fresh air. Bonus.

FYI - The new Nightwish cd is AMAZING.


*edit* I'm bored and feel like doing a survey...

TEN FIRSTS
1. first best friend: Jameson, Mandie and Victoria
2. first pet: A cat named Sweetey Petey
3. first piercing: Ears
4. first crush: Jameson
5. first cd: Oh good grief, I have no idea! It might have been the Carman cd...
6. first car: The one I'm still driving, a '92 Jeep Cherokee...
7. first stuffed animal: A huge stuffed sheep dog
8. first love: I am under the firm impression that I've never really been in love...I thought that I was once, and told a guy it another time because I felt bad that he kept telling me he loved me...I'm such a jerk...
9. first job: Movie theatre
10. first kiss: Matt

NINE LASTS
1. last alchoholic beverage: Vodka I believe...it was a loooong time ago though...
2. last car ride: To work today
3. last movie seen: Sydney White...which was awesome by the way!
4. last thing you ate: Left over thanksgiving dinner
5. last phone call: My mom
6. last person you IMd: Jordan I think
7. last song played: The Escapist - Nightwish
8. last bubble bath: A long time ago...i love them though!
9. last time you cried: Last sunday afternoon...

EIGHT HAVE YOU EVERS
1. have you ever dated one of your best friends: Every time its been one of my best friends...I'm not really friends with any of them anymore, hehe...they all ended well.
2. have you ever been arrested?: Nope
3. have you ever skinny dipped: Not yet!
4. have you ever been on TV: I don't think so
5. have you ever kissed someone(s), and then regretted it? Yep
6. have you ever been in love: Refer to the question above about love...
7. have you ever had your heart broken: No, broken a few hearts though...which I'm not proud of...
8. have you ever given a hickey: Not that I know of, haha...

SEVEN THINGS YOU ARE WEARING
1. Black dress pants
2. My "corset" blouse
3. Black shoes
4. My 2 rings
5. Uhh, how much more specific am I supposed to go here?
6. Black bra (no I'm not gothic by the way...that IS a lot of black though...my shirt is white with blue stripes, though the corset part is black...)
7. Underwear

SIX THINGS YOU'VE DONE TODAY
1. Had a shower
2. Gone to work
3. Eaten
4. Gone to Second Cup
5. Planned music sets
6. Listened to music

5 FAVORITE THINGS IN NO ORDER
1. Baklava
2. Witty banter
3. Books
4. Music (currently Nightwish)
5. Ireland

FOUR PEOPLE YOU CAN TELL ANYTHING TO:
1. Katie
2. God (thank goodness!)
3. Davene
4. Heather

THREE CHOICES
1. black or white: black
2. hot or cold: hot
3. Chocolate or Vanilla: chocolate

TWO THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE
1. Travel the world
2. Learn every type of dance (working on salsa, irish dancing, and soon learning swing dance...)

ONE THING YOU REGRET:
1. Nothing that I can think of...

Keep Holding On

Well life has gone insane, its official! I am just incredibly busy. Its taking its toll on my health I think. I'm just constantly exhausted and have a constant head ache. It sucks. But thats okay! I'm getting a lot accomplished.

And I'm SO excited for one thing that I'm planning! A Christmas Masquerade Ball! I'm so pumped!!! We're talking black tie, Venetian masks, formal dresses, the works. I'm so excited. So I've been busy planning that.

Jared and I are officially fighting now, its fantastic. For the last few years we have had arguments about medication. He is very very anti-medication, I think that, while you shouldn't grab the nearest thing off the shelf if you aren't feeling chipper, medication is very useful sometimes. Two mutual friends have suffered from clinical depression for several years now, and he is constantly making them feel guilty for taking prescribed medication for it. I got sick and tired of it and told him that we have doctors for a reason. He got angry and told me to stop talking to him like he's an idiot. And now we aren't talking. Meh. If hes going to be an idiot, I'll talk to him like he's an idiot.

In other news, you all have to check out this website www.ObsessiontheMovie.com . Seriously. Most important movie of our time, quoting Glenn Beck. If you have a chance, at least watch the trailer for it. This has video footage, interviews, news articles, undercover journalists, etc. Its very accurate and covers what most people don't want to hear. This stuff is far closer to home than people realize and we need to wake up. **Just as an aside, I want to make it VERY clear that I don't think all muslims are violent, radical, extremists...the vast majority practice their religion in a peaceful manner, and many do not support the radicals. But there ARE extremists out there. There is coming a time in the near future where apathy will no longer be an option**

Oh The Places We Shall Go

So I am currently in the process of dreaming up two trips. One is perfectly planned, the other one is planned for me. The one I have planned is my dream trip to Ireland, where I have found the most AMAZING little place to stay in that looks like it came right out of a Thomas Kinkade painting. The second is a trip to Israel/Egypt which would already be planned for me, I just need to come up with the money for it. Both are looking like they will be absolutely amazing!!

In other news, I am now fiercely addicted to the Office. I have watched all seasons and episodes of the British version and am currently under the influence of the American version. Watched 8 episodes last night so I am a wee bit tired but thats okay because its worth it! Jim and Pam are so bloody cute. I love it.

I now have a car calendar hanging up in my cubicle, and have discovered my dream car. A 1993 McLaren F1 XP4. Seriously, check this thing out. Not only is it HOT on the outside, but it is apparently one of the only cars to ever be created with the steering wheel in the middle and two passenger seats on either side. I want it. Can I afford it? Nope. Will I buy it eventually anyways? Oh yeah baby.

Oh no he did not!

So all of my friends have OFFICIALLY gone crazy. Heres the situation.

So Taylor (refer to enjoyingthesinglelife.blogspot.com/2007/08/rules-for-dating-my-friends.html for a full description on who's who) is interested in Jareds sister, Emily. Which is fine except that she is still in school. And no, not college. High school. A little weird, but hey, weirder things have happened and its not like Taylor is 40. However, Taylor and Jared are best friends. Jared's parents have told Emily that she isn't allowed to date until shes 18. They're the typical Christian conservative parents. I don't disagree with the rule, I was given the same rule, I just happened to break it. A few times. Anyways. Taylor has said that he will wait until shes 18 to pursue anything. Then we find out that Emily is not quite as squeaky-clean as we all thought she was and she is the one pursuing him. Hardcore. And she isn't even sure that she likes him. I'm pretty sure she just wants to be rebellious. Either way, she is pursuing him and he is trying to obey the parents as well as retain his friendship with Jared. Not working so well because he is head-over-heels for her. So now they are just sneaking around behind everyones backs. Taylor seems to think that I must be okay with it because he tells me everything that is going on. Which puts a bit of a weight on my shoulders because on the one hand I don't want to go to Jared or Jared's parents and tell them what is going on, but I also think Taylors being an idiot. Jared found out that they have been sneaking around, put some tighter restrictions on Taylor. Taylor thinks Jared is being a jerk. I think they're both idiots. Keri tried to talk to Taylor about it, they got in a huge fight and now aren't speaking. I'm stuck in the middle. Its a blast.

Next, David and Keri. Now, they have been hanging out a LOT over the last several months. Keri has liked him for 2 years. And he has been giving the very strong impression to everyone that they were going out. So much so that people would bring it up to him and he would just smile, not admit or deny it. When I say he was giving the impression, I mean going to movies together, going to dinner together, talking for hours on the phone, he even bought them matching sweaters. THEN he tells her that they need to "talk" but that they "can't until the mood is right". Which, of course, if you are a girl you know is unbelievably cruel and unnatural. Two weeks later, after bringing it up a few more times but refusing to tell her anything, finally tells her. After being yelled at by several people. He tells her right before his huge suprise birthday party that she planned for him. Which, granted, he didn't know about. But still. Crappy timing. He tells her that he doesn't care about her in "that way" and that he didn't mean to give the impression that he was interested in her. So she calls me and shes crying (and she NEVER cries, I have never seen her cry) and asks if I can come and pick up the birthday gift that she got for him and bring it to the party because she isn't going to be able to make it.

So I already think hes a jerk. But hey, he made a mistake...for several months...but at least hes finally cleared the air. I hung out with her that night and she is starting to feel better, just needs some sleep...has a really great day the next day. Goes to work that night. And guess who shows up at work? If you guessed David, you'd be right! He shows up, and in front of her other co-worker who was there, brings it up again. Says the same things again. Then, when shes noticeably upset, tries to give her a hug and tell her to feel better. She pushes him away and hes offended because he just wanted to make her feel better.

Okay seriously? Guys? Its called a brain. Find it. Use it. Love it. So now shes upset all over again, heartbroken all over again. And I'm ready to cut off his balls and feed them to him. If I can find them.