I love my boyfriend! Johnny has been so wonderful lately and I'm just so happy! We are definitely out of the rough patch we were in over the winter and I hope it stays this way.
Our weekend at the cabin was awesome! Everyone got along so well and we laughed so much. Johnny went fishing with my Dad a few times each day and my parents definitely got to know Johnny better. I think they really like him. It was just perfect :-)
We had great weather all weekend. I even got a little bit of a tan. We did happy hour boat rides on the pontoon with lots of drinks and yummy hor d'oeuvres. We had a bonfire and watched funny home movies. We all wanted to stay for at least a few more days!
I hope everyone had a really great Memorial Day weekend!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Oh happy day!!!
It's Friday and I'm leaving work early to head up to my favorite place in the whole world.....my Grandma's cabin on the lake :-) My Grandma is still at her winter home down south but my parents and sister will be at the cabin. I'm also bringing a friend with me and my bf, Johnny. I'm a little nervous because it will be the first time that Johnny spends an extended amount of time with my parents and I just really want them to like him since I love him so much :-)
It's going to be great to get away for 3 days and spend some time outside. I think everything will go great between my parents and Johnny because he is a great guy and they'll be able to see how much we love each other.
The lake cabin is my favorite place in the whole world because I have such great memories there. When I was younger I used to spend weeks at a time there with my grandparents. Just me and them! I had the best time going horseback riding, swimming, tubing, making forts, reading, etc. I am the oldest of 3 children and my siblings and I didn't always get along so I always looked forward to time away from them :-) Now, even though I don't do all the same fun things that I used to I enjoy the cabin so much. It's a stress-free place that I can just relax and enjoy life.
I hope you all have a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend!!
It's going to be great to get away for 3 days and spend some time outside. I think everything will go great between my parents and Johnny because he is a great guy and they'll be able to see how much we love each other.
The lake cabin is my favorite place in the whole world because I have such great memories there. When I was younger I used to spend weeks at a time there with my grandparents. Just me and them! I had the best time going horseback riding, swimming, tubing, making forts, reading, etc. I am the oldest of 3 children and my siblings and I didn't always get along so I always looked forward to time away from them :-) Now, even though I don't do all the same fun things that I used to I enjoy the cabin so much. It's a stress-free place that I can just relax and enjoy life.
I hope you all have a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend!!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sorry it's been so long!
I can't believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I last posted! What a bad blogger I am!!!
Life has been cruising by that is for sure! I think summers are always like that though, at least for me.
I did talk to my friend a couple weeks ago about our little situation . Our talk was good but neither of us was willing to back down from our views. I think we both understand where the other is coming from but it hasn't changed what we both think. She still hates Johnny which makes things a little awkward. Our friendship definitely isn't the same as it used to be. It feels a little forced and even though she said she still wants me to talk to her about Johnny I don't really feel comfortable doing so. So I guess we'll just see how things go.
Johnny has been amazing lately! After the last time he stayed out all night we talked about it (basically me telling him I wasn't going to stick around if it happened again and that he was going to lose everything that means anything to him if he continues the erratic behavior). He broke my heart (which I told him) and I became a little indifferent. He realized that he was about to lose the best thing he has ever had and will ever have so he made a decision to change his lifestyle. He's been just great! And I'm gaining back my confidence in us and my trust in him which is really good. He's been talking about marriage a lot lately. He tells me that he has never wanted to marry anyone until he met me. He used to say that he wanted to get married in about 7 years and then last week when we were cuddling in bed he whispered to me "I think I want to get married sooner than I thought." Then a couple days ago when we were sitting on the couch he said "if I didn't think it was too tacky I would want to go to the courthouse and get married". I responded with "oh really?" And he said that he wants to be with me forever and that I'm the best and only girl for him. Now that the prospect of marriage is front and center I'm really scared by it. To me marriage is a lifelong commitment. I don't plan on ever getting divorced. I want to be married but do I want it right now? Am I ready to make that big of a decision in my life right now? I love Johnny and things are going well right now but how do I know that he won't start behaving the way he was? Johnny isn't financially ready to propose or have a wedding so I have time to think about everything. It's just funny that I've always wanted to get married and I've been so anxious about it and then when it is right in front of me for the taking I'm taking a step back. I guess it is good that I'm not jumping right in and I'm being thoughtful about it.
The part that really stinks about this is that I feel like I can't talk to my 2 closest friends about it because they are the ones who don't think Johnny is right for me.
Life has been cruising by that is for sure! I think summers are always like that though, at least for me.
I did talk to my friend a couple weeks ago about our little situation . Our talk was good but neither of us was willing to back down from our views. I think we both understand where the other is coming from but it hasn't changed what we both think. She still hates Johnny which makes things a little awkward. Our friendship definitely isn't the same as it used to be. It feels a little forced and even though she said she still wants me to talk to her about Johnny I don't really feel comfortable doing so. So I guess we'll just see how things go.
Johnny has been amazing lately! After the last time he stayed out all night we talked about it (basically me telling him I wasn't going to stick around if it happened again and that he was going to lose everything that means anything to him if he continues the erratic behavior). He broke my heart (which I told him) and I became a little indifferent. He realized that he was about to lose the best thing he has ever had and will ever have so he made a decision to change his lifestyle. He's been just great! And I'm gaining back my confidence in us and my trust in him which is really good. He's been talking about marriage a lot lately. He tells me that he has never wanted to marry anyone until he met me. He used to say that he wanted to get married in about 7 years and then last week when we were cuddling in bed he whispered to me "I think I want to get married sooner than I thought." Then a couple days ago when we were sitting on the couch he said "if I didn't think it was too tacky I would want to go to the courthouse and get married". I responded with "oh really?" And he said that he wants to be with me forever and that I'm the best and only girl for him. Now that the prospect of marriage is front and center I'm really scared by it. To me marriage is a lifelong commitment. I don't plan on ever getting divorced. I want to be married but do I want it right now? Am I ready to make that big of a decision in my life right now? I love Johnny and things are going well right now but how do I know that he won't start behaving the way he was? Johnny isn't financially ready to propose or have a wedding so I have time to think about everything. It's just funny that I've always wanted to get married and I've been so anxious about it and then when it is right in front of me for the taking I'm taking a step back. I guess it is good that I'm not jumping right in and I'm being thoughtful about it.
The part that really stinks about this is that I feel like I can't talk to my 2 closest friends about it because they are the ones who don't think Johnny is right for me.
Monday, April 27, 2009
I'm back!
OMG! It's been way too long since I've posted :-( And not only that but I haven't read any of the blogs I follow in over 2 weeks! I've just been so busy lately and I don't like it.
My trip to Florida was awesome! It was really great to spend some relaxing beach time with my sister. It was really good to see Grandma too. My sister and I did nothing but sit on the beach and read all day every day :-)
So I'm have issues with one of my closest friends right now. I'm hoping someone out there in the blog-o-sphere can lend some advice.
I've written on here that Johnny and I have had some tough times lately. I feel like things are getting better and we have been much more open about communicating with each other. Well of course my friend K has heard me complain numerous times about Johnny when something isn't going right in our relationship. She took it upon herself to spy on him while I was in Florida. I had no idea this was going on until one of our other friends, D, told me about it when I got back. The fact that K went behind my back and took information I told her and used against me really hurt. Then, last week she suggested a happy hour for me, her and our friend D. Little did I know that this happy hour was going to be an intervention for me on why I shouldn't be with Johnny. It ended up that we didn't talk about Johnny and I at all but again I found this out after the happy hour had ended. So then the day after said happy hour I get a blast email from her where she bad-mouthed Johnny for about 3 pages. I emailed her back and said that I thought we should talk about her feelings in person within the next few days. Well she responded that she is really busy until next week but then she could chat.
I'm pissed because she is the one who wrote the email and now when I suggest talking about it in person she can't find any time in the next week for us to discuss it?! If she supposedly cares so much about my happiness (which she said in the email) then I would think she could move a few things around or stay up late to chat with me. I resent her for the things she said about Johnny because she said some pretty cruel things and I feel like she could have found a nicer way to say them. I know that Johnny and I aren't perfect but that doesn't give her the right to blast him like that. I feel like I never want to tell her anything about Johnny ever again. We'll still be friends but not as close as we were. I feel like we're in 6th grade and she passed me a note with some pretty significant things in it and now she is avoiding me to talk about it. WE'RE 25!!!!!!!! Let's be grown-ups!
My trip to Florida was awesome! It was really great to spend some relaxing beach time with my sister. It was really good to see Grandma too. My sister and I did nothing but sit on the beach and read all day every day :-)
So I'm have issues with one of my closest friends right now. I'm hoping someone out there in the blog-o-sphere can lend some advice.
I've written on here that Johnny and I have had some tough times lately. I feel like things are getting better and we have been much more open about communicating with each other. Well of course my friend K has heard me complain numerous times about Johnny when something isn't going right in our relationship. She took it upon herself to spy on him while I was in Florida. I had no idea this was going on until one of our other friends, D, told me about it when I got back. The fact that K went behind my back and took information I told her and used against me really hurt. Then, last week she suggested a happy hour for me, her and our friend D. Little did I know that this happy hour was going to be an intervention for me on why I shouldn't be with Johnny. It ended up that we didn't talk about Johnny and I at all but again I found this out after the happy hour had ended. So then the day after said happy hour I get a blast email from her where she bad-mouthed Johnny for about 3 pages. I emailed her back and said that I thought we should talk about her feelings in person within the next few days. Well she responded that she is really busy until next week but then she could chat.
I'm pissed because she is the one who wrote the email and now when I suggest talking about it in person she can't find any time in the next week for us to discuss it?! If she supposedly cares so much about my happiness (which she said in the email) then I would think she could move a few things around or stay up late to chat with me. I resent her for the things she said about Johnny because she said some pretty cruel things and I feel like she could have found a nicer way to say them. I know that Johnny and I aren't perfect but that doesn't give her the right to blast him like that. I feel like I never want to tell her anything about Johnny ever again. We'll still be friends but not as close as we were. I feel like we're in 6th grade and she passed me a note with some pretty significant things in it and now she is avoiding me to talk about it. WE'RE 25!!!!!!!! Let's be grown-ups!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
TGIF!
Don't worry I know that it is really only Wednesday but it is my Friday this week. Tomorrow morning, before the crack of dawn, my sister and I will be heading to the airport. We are flying to Florida to spend Easter weekend with our Grandma. This means 5 days of laying on the beach relaxing, reading, soaking up the sun and catching up with my favorite (ok my only) sister! We are going to have the best time ever! I love my little sister so much and since she moved away last year we haven't been able to spend as much time together. Talking on the phone just isn't the same as hanging out in person.
The festivities will be starting tonight with a happy hour when she arrives at my apartment. Then we get to have a sleepover (of sorts) tonight before we have to get up at 4am!
I went to Jamaica a month ago with 5 other friends and even though I've been to FL many times I'm way more excited for this trip. It is going to be so great to spend 5 relaxing days with my sis because we never get to do that.
So here are a few pics of what we'll be enjoying!
This is my Grandma's condo. She has the oceanfront condo on the 4th floor! The building is filled with old retired people but we always have a blast with them. Whether it's doing water aerobics in the pool or playing shuffle board on the lazy afternoon. They may go to bed early but they know how to have a good time while they are awake ;-)
Maybe we'll be doing a little of this while we are there! It's amazing to feel like you're flying but I will admit the height gets to me a tadbit :-/
The sunset is beautiful there and we can watch it set right in front of us on the patio. There is nothing better than watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand. We always make a toast to my Grandpa who passed away 10 years ago. He worked hard his entire life so he would be able to provide well for his family. God bless him! We like to think he's looking down on us watching the sunset with us :-)
I hope everyone has a great rest of the week and an AWESOME Easter weekend :-)
XOXO
The festivities will be starting tonight with a happy hour when she arrives at my apartment. Then we get to have a sleepover (of sorts) tonight before we have to get up at 4am!
I went to Jamaica a month ago with 5 other friends and even though I've been to FL many times I'm way more excited for this trip. It is going to be so great to spend 5 relaxing days with my sis because we never get to do that.
So here are a few pics of what we'll be enjoying!
This is my Grandma's condo. She has the oceanfront condo on the 4th floor! The building is filled with old retired people but we always have a blast with them. Whether it's doing water aerobics in the pool or playing shuffle board on the lazy afternoon. They may go to bed early but they know how to have a good time while they are awake ;-)
Maybe we'll be doing a little of this while we are there! It's amazing to feel like you're flying but I will admit the height gets to me a tadbit :-/
The sunset is beautiful there and we can watch it set right in front of us on the patio. There is nothing better than watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand. We always make a toast to my Grandpa who passed away 10 years ago. He worked hard his entire life so he would be able to provide well for his family. God bless him! We like to think he's looking down on us watching the sunset with us :-)
I hope everyone has a great rest of the week and an AWESOME Easter weekend :-)
XOXO
Friday, April 3, 2009
Britney and more!
I'm super excited for this weekend! Well actually mainly just tonight since I don't have plans yet for Sat or Sun.
I'm going to the Britney Spears concert with a bunch of girlfriends tonight!!! I know, some of you are probably thinking "Aren't you a little old to be going to that?". Well I think not! The way I look at it Britney is going to be a legend some day and I'll be able to look back and say that I saw her in concert. Plus I really love her songs so it should be a good time.
The girls are coming to my place before the concert to get our drink on. I'm going to be serving "Skinny Girl Margarita's" (recipe below) since I've been wanting to try them forever.
The other excited part about tonight is that my brother is coming to stay with me. He and two friends are playing in a disc golf tournament by my house on Saturday and it's easier if they stay with me tonight than drive the 1.5 hours tomorrow morning. I won't get to spend a whole lot of time with the little bro due to the concert but it's still excited :-)
I hope everyone has a fantastic springy weekend!!!
:-D
June
The Skinny Girls Margarita
On the Rocks
What you’ll need:
* 2 oz of clear Tequila (100% agave, Patron Silver)
* (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
* A splash of fresh lime juice
* A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice
Garnish with a lime wedge and salt (or sugar) if you’d like.
Makes one serving
I'm going to the Britney Spears concert with a bunch of girlfriends tonight!!! I know, some of you are probably thinking "Aren't you a little old to be going to that?". Well I think not! The way I look at it Britney is going to be a legend some day and I'll be able to look back and say that I saw her in concert. Plus I really love her songs so it should be a good time.
The girls are coming to my place before the concert to get our drink on. I'm going to be serving "Skinny Girl Margarita's" (recipe below) since I've been wanting to try them forever.
The other excited part about tonight is that my brother is coming to stay with me. He and two friends are playing in a disc golf tournament by my house on Saturday and it's easier if they stay with me tonight than drive the 1.5 hours tomorrow morning. I won't get to spend a whole lot of time with the little bro due to the concert but it's still excited :-)
I hope everyone has a fantastic springy weekend!!!
:-D
June
The Skinny Girls Margarita
On the Rocks
What you’ll need:
* 2 oz of clear Tequila (100% agave, Patron Silver)
* (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
* A splash of fresh lime juice
* A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice
Garnish with a lime wedge and salt (or sugar) if you’d like.
Makes one serving
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Etiquette
I've been following a few new blogs that talk about etiquette which made me want to share a story about the worst wedding etiquette ever!!!
During my sophomore and junior years of college I lived with a girl who became my best friend those 2 years. At the beginning of our junior year she met a guy who worked at the front desk of our apartment building. Five months later they were talking about getting engaged and 3 months after that they did. Their engagement was a little bittersweet because even though I liked her new fiance I had a few hesitations. One, he could be a super asshole when he was drunk. Two, I honestly believe that he was her rebound guy since she had just had her heart broken about 3 weeks before meeting him.
Once they got engaged they were having a hard time deciding who would stand up with them. The groom-to-be was virtually friendless because of his assholeness-while-drunk and since they wanted a symmetrical wedding party she needed to cut her bridesmaids down. She for sure wanted her 2 cousins and his sister but was unsure if there was room for me and another friend of ours. Well they finally figured it out that they would each have 5 people. Guess how the bride-to-be asked me to be in the wedding?!?!?!?!?
IN A TEXT MESSAGE!!! And it isn't like we never saw each other. We lived together for goodness sakes! And I had seen her about an hour before I got said text message. We got ready together in the bathroom and she had plenty of time to ask me! I was so appalled by all of it.
Anyway....I didn't end up being in the wedding. She decided to move in with her fiance and basically dumped me and our other friend as friends. She never wanted to hang out and eventually stopped talking to us all together. The wedding came and went and we haven't heard from her since. She won't even be my friend on facebook. Obviously she isn't and never was a very good friend. I just can't believe how childish some people can be!
During my sophomore and junior years of college I lived with a girl who became my best friend those 2 years. At the beginning of our junior year she met a guy who worked at the front desk of our apartment building. Five months later they were talking about getting engaged and 3 months after that they did. Their engagement was a little bittersweet because even though I liked her new fiance I had a few hesitations. One, he could be a super asshole when he was drunk. Two, I honestly believe that he was her rebound guy since she had just had her heart broken about 3 weeks before meeting him.
Once they got engaged they were having a hard time deciding who would stand up with them. The groom-to-be was virtually friendless because of his assholeness-while-drunk and since they wanted a symmetrical wedding party she needed to cut her bridesmaids down. She for sure wanted her 2 cousins and his sister but was unsure if there was room for me and another friend of ours. Well they finally figured it out that they would each have 5 people. Guess how the bride-to-be asked me to be in the wedding?!?!?!?!?
IN A TEXT MESSAGE!!! And it isn't like we never saw each other. We lived together for goodness sakes! And I had seen her about an hour before I got said text message. We got ready together in the bathroom and she had plenty of time to ask me! I was so appalled by all of it.
Anyway....I didn't end up being in the wedding. She decided to move in with her fiance and basically dumped me and our other friend as friends. She never wanted to hang out and eventually stopped talking to us all together. The wedding came and went and we haven't heard from her since. She won't even be my friend on facebook. Obviously she isn't and never was a very good friend. I just can't believe how childish some people can be!
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