Almost 6 1/2 years ago I bought a very cheap house in my hometown and it has been a good little house to me, a friend, and now my sister. When I bought the house, it allowed me to live cheaply but also while investing in my future by paying a mortgage to myself....well, eventually, when I knew I'd resell it. After 2 years, I moved to Indiana and my friend moved in by herself. She took great care of the house and things were good. Fast forward two more years and my friend purchased her house. I kind of freaked out about paying the mortgage and my rent here, but my sister wanted to move in. I never ever thought or planned on leasing to a family member because I know how that goes...I've heard WAAAAAY to many stories about how it goes sour and families break from it. But, ya know, I needed the money to pay that mortgage and protect myself. My sister and her two kids moved in and things were fine. Then, her b/f was staying there, with his two kids visiting overnight more than half of every week. During this time, I visited only to see an ugly 70's couch just chilling in the driveway, toys everywhere, a trampoline that is 1/2 broken in the yard, 2 big black dogs in the dog run which was now all mud and feces, and plenty of other trashy things in view. It was pretty devastating and embarrassing.
Fast forward again...b/f has moved out because he grabbed, pushed, and held a knife to my sister's neck (nice, huh) and she filed a restraining order against him. Ok, he and his kids were gone. Oh, did I mention...this is only a 985 sq. ft, 2 bedroom house built in 1915? Yep. And all of these people were living there. And 1 bathroom. Yikes. So, anyway, sister pays rent late every month, and one month couldn't pay it all....the same month I told her to take off $40 for a birthday present. SIGH.....so, she's late and I never EVER make her pay a late fee, I just do it. I charge her enough to cover the mortgage/escrow and home warranty payment. That's it. But whatever, I don't need to MAKE money off of her, but I just want to cover the minimum. So, OH YES, how could I forget?!?! When she moved in she asked if I could keep the power in my name because she owes $2000 in her name....yes, that's what I said...I didn't add an extra "0." I did not want to and I was not going to do it...I work hard to keep my credit in good standing so I'm not about to ruin it for my older sister with 2 kids who can't be responsible enough to pay her s%#t. Well, my mom said "please do this....if it gets out of hand I will help only because you are helping her." My mom has already helped, paying half of a $1000 bill. The bill is still high and as of January 31st, we had a deal to turn off the power in my name and she needs to figure it out. She agreed and said she'd pay with taxes. So, I remind her last week and of course she "can't" because she wrecked her new b/f's truck and needs to pay for that.
I don't know what to do. If I turn it off then I'm basically turning it off on my nieces, too. Also, I'll still have the balance in my name. My mom said "I'll help you" I said "ME???? It's not mine!" I appreciate her willingness to help but my sister is 35 and a mother of 2, where is her responsibility in this??? If we pay it it only shows her she can do this dumb stuff and keep escaping the punishment. Her b/f bought her paint and stuff to freshen up the house and do her own thing. I offered to help because I want the house ready to sell in the spring. I drove home Friday after work, told her I was ready for Saturday's paint party, and she said ok. That night, at 10 til midnight, as I slept, she sent me a text that she wouldn't be ready to paint so we couldn't do it. Also, her facebook status said 2 things that night "Can't wait for the weekend with my man!" and then "Date night!" I'm over it....what do I do? Please offer real suggestions...not "kick her out!" because what will I do for the mortgage?! :(
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2010 Recap
I'm going to attempt, yes attempt, to recall a memory (good or bad) from each month in 2010. Here goes...(enjoy!)
January: GOOD memory! Started the year off RIGHT in Ennis, Ireland, in a small pub called Cruise's. Rang in 2010 with a cute Irish band, in a cute pub, in a cute village/town, with NOT cute Irish men. Nice, but not dream boys you hope for! In fact, one was quite offensive with his sexual advances. Ick. Oh, January.....you were a fun start.
February: The Superbowl...not a pleasant (aka BAD) memory. Who knew I would ever be emotionally involved in a football game?! I could've bet I wouldn't be. BUT I WAS. I left that party and didn't even want to speak to anyone because I was just sick that the Colts didn't win. I just honestly never dreamed they wouldn't win, so I wasn't prepared for that outcome. Sad. Sucked. Boo on February (only kidding).
March: Softball tryouts at school....GOOD memory. Good only because the previous year we had the Bad News Bears as our team. I mean it...tryouts were unreal. We, the coaches, gathered at tryouts and said "Really? How do we even do cuts when we want to cut more than we want to keep?" So, 2010 brought us an amazing week of tryouts. We had a really good team and a wonderfully positive outlook for the season.
April: Spring Break, always GOOD times! Spent it right here in Indianapolis but it was amazing. We had a random unseasonably warm week and I definitely took advantage of it! Not to mention, Indianapolis was host to the Final Four. This meant tons of people were in town and tons of stuff was going on. Perfect week to be off! Oh, and on top of all of that, Butler was in the Final Four! So Indy was hopping. I met Bill Self and we reminisced about U of I. I also met a coach from South Dakota. Very cool guy, we had a fun night (his friends, my friends) at Howl at the Moon! We kept in touch for a bit. Good time!
May: Oh May, how could you ever be bad! Such a GOOD month of memories. For starters, May is great because it's the last month of school til summer break (awesomeness). Next, warm weather is coming, the Reds trip, Relay for Life, it's my birthday, days are longer, the Indy 500, Memorial Day, flowers are looking great, people are out on bikes and walks, the Indy Mini's going on, I mean, it's an amazing month!!! My best memory was my birthday and the end of school. I just love that time of the year because it means my favorite season, SUMMER, is here! I remember spending my birthday at the Rathskeller with my buds, listening to ALO outside...then a huge thunderstorm came and poured buckets of rain but I danced in the rain and enjoyed it! RAINDANCE! (what movie is that from??) Then went to Louisville for the weekend my girl Dara and spent a wonderful, relaxing weekend sipping sangria at her dad's pool.
June: GOOD GOOD GOOD. Started it off with a fun Girls Weekend to New Buffalo, MI. Stayed in a cute little town, nice hotel, visited wineries, ate some good grub, rode bikes and just enjoyed the local bar, The Stray Dog. June also is terrific because I spend my days soaking up sun and reading at the pool. Love it! Road-tripped to Minnesota for my good bud's wedding. Then, back home for another wedding, 2 friends. YAY! Then, had a sad memory for June, too...Larry Hurt passed away. Bad.
July: 4th of July, absolutely GOOD memory. Boating all day on Geist. Beautiful, picture perfect day to celebrate America's birthday! Or, as we called it, Merka's Bday! Great day, enjoyed dinner at Bella Vita on the lake, and enjoyed an overhead display of fireworks on the boat! Also, our volleyball team was ranked 1st but lost in game 3 of the championship. :( And of course, a new little bundle of joy was blessed to our family! My niece had a baby girl, Kada. Last but not least, I got a new job!!! I was hired at the high school in our district as the Drawing teacher! So exciting. AND, I was featured in Indianapolis Monthly in the pet spread they featured that month. I, yes..little ol' me, was mentioned (the only pet portrait artist in the spread!) in the spread for my painting business!!!
August: GOOD! Celebrated Stephanie's birthday at St. Elmo for Devour Downtown, then headed out to Vegas the next day. Had a great time there...didn't win $ but it was still fun! Got lots of sun and pool time and had a good time. School started and I was happy to be in my new spot and reconnecting with former students. Also, I didn't coach volleyball so I was happy to have that free time!
September: GOOD! Had my first art show at Monon Coffee Company and it was very positive. I met a new photographer friend and sold some pieces. This really boosted my business and sales. Whoo hoo! This is also the month I found my awesome new loft. SUCH A GREAT MEMORY OF 2010! I love it. It was clearly fate the way it all worked out and I'm so thankful!
October: A good month because it always plays host to a GOOD holiday....HALLOWEEN!!! Yay. My good friend, Bitty, came down to visit on Fall Break, and Halloween was fun! I was Sookie Stackhouse, NO, not Snooki from Jersey Shore, but Sooki from True Blood! Awesome. Had a fun party to attend. Also, had a VERY warm October so that is always nice. :) Also took a trip to IKEA with Steph and got lots of great great GREATNESS! My photog friend, John, mentioned last month, he got me another show at Hubbard & Cravens coffee shop, which ended up bringing me a LOT of orders, especially for Christmas!
November: Another great month. Thanksgiving=great. Met a cool new guy, always a plus. Put up my Christmas tree=best ever! And just had a nice month. Stressed a little (a lot) at work with getting my failing students' grades up. Otherwise, good November even if it was cold. Steph and I also applied for the Lilly Grant this month for our dream trip through Turkey and the Greek Islands! Fingers are crossed (figuratively, not literally or else typing this wouldn't be possible) and won't come undone until February, the end of February. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE think our idea is worthy!
and that brings us to December, which was literally just yesterday. Good good month. Christmas shopping, wonderful holiday decorations everywhere you go, unfortunately a lot of snow but that's ok, the holidays and fun with family and friends! December also marked the 1st ever party I had (which I already blogged about!), so of course December was a GOOD memory. I still am so happy when I think about that party...it was just such a good GOOD night of fun with my friends. Christmas was great, and New Year's Eve was great. Oh, and my buddy Dara got married a few days ago! Obviously, fun!
I'm such a blessed girl...and I am so thankful to have these blessings! Thank you!!! 2010 was a GOOD year! I hardly have any bad memories and that really says so much! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January: GOOD memory! Started the year off RIGHT in Ennis, Ireland, in a small pub called Cruise's. Rang in 2010 with a cute Irish band, in a cute pub, in a cute village/town, with NOT cute Irish men. Nice, but not dream boys you hope for! In fact, one was quite offensive with his sexual advances. Ick. Oh, January.....you were a fun start.
February: The Superbowl...not a pleasant (aka BAD) memory. Who knew I would ever be emotionally involved in a football game?! I could've bet I wouldn't be. BUT I WAS. I left that party and didn't even want to speak to anyone because I was just sick that the Colts didn't win. I just honestly never dreamed they wouldn't win, so I wasn't prepared for that outcome. Sad. Sucked. Boo on February (only kidding).
March: Softball tryouts at school....GOOD memory. Good only because the previous year we had the Bad News Bears as our team. I mean it...tryouts were unreal. We, the coaches, gathered at tryouts and said "Really? How do we even do cuts when we want to cut more than we want to keep?" So, 2010 brought us an amazing week of tryouts. We had a really good team and a wonderfully positive outlook for the season.
April: Spring Break, always GOOD times! Spent it right here in Indianapolis but it was amazing. We had a random unseasonably warm week and I definitely took advantage of it! Not to mention, Indianapolis was host to the Final Four. This meant tons of people were in town and tons of stuff was going on. Perfect week to be off! Oh, and on top of all of that, Butler was in the Final Four! So Indy was hopping. I met Bill Self and we reminisced about U of I. I also met a coach from South Dakota. Very cool guy, we had a fun night (his friends, my friends) at Howl at the Moon! We kept in touch for a bit. Good time!
May: Oh May, how could you ever be bad! Such a GOOD month of memories. For starters, May is great because it's the last month of school til summer break (awesomeness). Next, warm weather is coming, the Reds trip, Relay for Life, it's my birthday, days are longer, the Indy 500, Memorial Day, flowers are looking great, people are out on bikes and walks, the Indy Mini's going on, I mean, it's an amazing month!!! My best memory was my birthday and the end of school. I just love that time of the year because it means my favorite season, SUMMER, is here! I remember spending my birthday at the Rathskeller with my buds, listening to ALO outside...then a huge thunderstorm came and poured buckets of rain but I danced in the rain and enjoyed it! RAINDANCE! (what movie is that from??) Then went to Louisville for the weekend my girl Dara and spent a wonderful, relaxing weekend sipping sangria at her dad's pool.
June: GOOD GOOD GOOD. Started it off with a fun Girls Weekend to New Buffalo, MI. Stayed in a cute little town, nice hotel, visited wineries, ate some good grub, rode bikes and just enjoyed the local bar, The Stray Dog. June also is terrific because I spend my days soaking up sun and reading at the pool. Love it! Road-tripped to Minnesota for my good bud's wedding. Then, back home for another wedding, 2 friends. YAY! Then, had a sad memory for June, too...Larry Hurt passed away. Bad.
July: 4th of July, absolutely GOOD memory. Boating all day on Geist. Beautiful, picture perfect day to celebrate America's birthday! Or, as we called it, Merka's Bday! Great day, enjoyed dinner at Bella Vita on the lake, and enjoyed an overhead display of fireworks on the boat! Also, our volleyball team was ranked 1st but lost in game 3 of the championship. :( And of course, a new little bundle of joy was blessed to our family! My niece had a baby girl, Kada. Last but not least, I got a new job!!! I was hired at the high school in our district as the Drawing teacher! So exciting. AND, I was featured in Indianapolis Monthly in the pet spread they featured that month. I, yes..little ol' me, was mentioned (the only pet portrait artist in the spread!) in the spread for my painting business!!!
August: GOOD! Celebrated Stephanie's birthday at St. Elmo for Devour Downtown, then headed out to Vegas the next day. Had a great time there...didn't win $ but it was still fun! Got lots of sun and pool time and had a good time. School started and I was happy to be in my new spot and reconnecting with former students. Also, I didn't coach volleyball so I was happy to have that free time!
September: GOOD! Had my first art show at Monon Coffee Company and it was very positive. I met a new photographer friend and sold some pieces. This really boosted my business and sales. Whoo hoo! This is also the month I found my awesome new loft. SUCH A GREAT MEMORY OF 2010! I love it. It was clearly fate the way it all worked out and I'm so thankful!
October: A good month because it always plays host to a GOOD holiday....HALLOWEEN!!! Yay. My good friend, Bitty, came down to visit on Fall Break, and Halloween was fun! I was Sookie Stackhouse, NO, not Snooki from Jersey Shore, but Sooki from True Blood! Awesome. Had a fun party to attend. Also, had a VERY warm October so that is always nice. :) Also took a trip to IKEA with Steph and got lots of great great GREATNESS! My photog friend, John, mentioned last month, he got me another show at Hubbard & Cravens coffee shop, which ended up bringing me a LOT of orders, especially for Christmas!
November: Another great month. Thanksgiving=great. Met a cool new guy, always a plus. Put up my Christmas tree=best ever! And just had a nice month. Stressed a little (a lot) at work with getting my failing students' grades up. Otherwise, good November even if it was cold. Steph and I also applied for the Lilly Grant this month for our dream trip through Turkey and the Greek Islands! Fingers are crossed (figuratively, not literally or else typing this wouldn't be possible) and won't come undone until February, the end of February. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE think our idea is worthy!
and that brings us to December, which was literally just yesterday. Good good month. Christmas shopping, wonderful holiday decorations everywhere you go, unfortunately a lot of snow but that's ok, the holidays and fun with family and friends! December also marked the 1st ever party I had (which I already blogged about!), so of course December was a GOOD memory. I still am so happy when I think about that party...it was just such a good GOOD night of fun with my friends. Christmas was great, and New Year's Eve was great. Oh, and my buddy Dara got married a few days ago! Obviously, fun!
I'm such a blessed girl...and I am so thankful to have these blessings! Thank you!!! 2010 was a GOOD year! I hardly have any bad memories and that really says so much! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Do you find it weird?
Do you find it weird that we (ladies) will go undress to our birthday suits for a perfect stranger in order to get airbrushed with self tanner to feel a tad bit better about ourselves/appearance? I do. But heck, I sure did it tonight with no qualms. I think it's just so funny that it's part of the business they run..."hey, ladies, come in here, get naked in front of this stranger and have her stare at your body for about 5 minutes while she airbrushes you and your crevices!" Yikes. Weird, but it's a pretty lucrative business, charging $30 a session! EEK!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
1st Party....SUCCESS!!!
So I'm not much of a party-thrower, but I felt compelled to throw one for my new place because I love it so much and the location is great, plus...everyone kept saying "When can I see your place?" So, there it was, a party had to be had. Early November I picked December 17th as the perfect day because it was the Friday that ended my semester at school (so I knew I'd be ready to party!), and it was a Friday in December, which is waaaay safer than a Saturday in December because we know how many holiday parties we all have. So, that was it...December 17th.
Can I say how perfect this date was? Well it was. My good friend, Meg, came over early and started putting together some apps and sangria. I got home with beer in hand (cases!) around 3:45 and we just worked from then on.
Apps and drink list:
Buffalo Chicken Dip (duh, this is a party MUST!)
Dill dip with veggies
Feta Cheese Dip (my mom's spectacular recipe...it's a breath-killer but I've met NO ONE who
doesn't like it)
Guacamole
Jodi's home-made Jalapeno Poppers (not fried, and apparently great and HOT!)
Cream Cheese with Sweet Pepper Jelly
Red Wine (every kind)
White Wine (Riesling and Pinot Grigio)
Bud Light
Coors Light
*Sailor Jerry was brought by TWO people, so we had that to mix!
Everyone brought a bottle of wine...sooo nice of people, but I did NOT expect that! They stocked my wine rack. Anyway, I couldn't believe that every single person in attendance was ready to party and NOT ONE Debbie Downer showed up (she wasn't on the guest list). It was just incredible how the night ended up. We drank and socialized here for a few hours and then headed to a bar in town, Living Room Lounge, which we like to refer to as the Danville Bar in Indianapolis. It's definitely fun on Fridays because of karaoke. We got there, and we hogged the dance floor the entire night. Everyone was still partying and just having an awesome time. I was very happy with the success of the night. It was so good to have my friends all together and having a blast as one group!
Earlier in the week I got a little sad because a lot of my friends weren't coming. I didn't understand because through the years I've attended party after party (bachelorette, baby, birthday, bridal, etc.) and the one time I have a party--first ever--they couldn't even attend. It hurt my feelings because some of them continue to think of a reason NOT to come to town every time I ask. I travel to see them many many times, so it'd be nice if they could do the same. And I don't care if some are guys and "they're GUYS, they don't think that way"...well, they should! Obviously, I got over it and enjoyed my party, but it doesn't mean it didn't leave a little scar on my heart because coming to my party "wasn't the most convenient" for them.
So, overall, 1st ever party was a SUCCESS!!! See pix below!!!
Jodi and Meg tying one on! Ready to hit up the town!
*Not really sure about this one...Meg loves her iphone but it gives a ghostly look to pix at times!
Can I say how perfect this date was? Well it was. My good friend, Meg, came over early and started putting together some apps and sangria. I got home with beer in hand (cases!) around 3:45 and we just worked from then on.
Apps and drink list:
Buffalo Chicken Dip (duh, this is a party MUST!)
Dill dip with veggies
Feta Cheese Dip (my mom's spectacular recipe...it's a breath-killer but I've met NO ONE who
doesn't like it)
Guacamole
Jodi's home-made Jalapeno Poppers (not fried, and apparently great and HOT!)
Cream Cheese with Sweet Pepper Jelly
Red Wine (every kind)
White Wine (Riesling and Pinot Grigio)
Bud Light
Coors Light
*Sailor Jerry was brought by TWO people, so we had that to mix!
Everyone brought a bottle of wine...sooo nice of people, but I did NOT expect that! They stocked my wine rack. Anyway, I couldn't believe that every single person in attendance was ready to party and NOT ONE Debbie Downer showed up (she wasn't on the guest list). It was just incredible how the night ended up. We drank and socialized here for a few hours and then headed to a bar in town, Living Room Lounge, which we like to refer to as the Danville Bar in Indianapolis. It's definitely fun on Fridays because of karaoke. We got there, and we hogged the dance floor the entire night. Everyone was still partying and just having an awesome time. I was very happy with the success of the night. It was so good to have my friends all together and having a blast as one group!
Earlier in the week I got a little sad because a lot of my friends weren't coming. I didn't understand because through the years I've attended party after party (bachelorette, baby, birthday, bridal, etc.) and the one time I have a party--first ever--they couldn't even attend. It hurt my feelings because some of them continue to think of a reason NOT to come to town every time I ask. I travel to see them many many times, so it'd be nice if they could do the same. And I don't care if some are guys and "they're GUYS, they don't think that way"...well, they should! Obviously, I got over it and enjoyed my party, but it doesn't mean it didn't leave a little scar on my heart because coming to my party "wasn't the most convenient" for them.
So, overall, 1st ever party was a SUCCESS!!! See pix below!!!
Jodi and Meg tying one on! Ready to hit up the town!
*Not really sure about this one...Meg loves her iphone but it gives a ghostly look to pix at times!
The Kitchen is THE SPOT at parties...
...and MORE kitchen! Higg Dog and Meg having fun!
There, now you can feel like you were at the party! CHEERS! or Slante (if we were in Ireland!)
Kitchen, again!
...and MORE kitchen! Higg Dog and Meg having fun!
There, now you can feel like you were at the party! CHEERS! or Slante (if we were in Ireland!)
Sunday, December 12, 2010
I'm bringing sexy back, folks
I must've just uncovered a secret sexiness and I probably shouldn't share the secret, but I will because I'm just THAT nice. This weekend, I unintentionally started a trend...to not shower. Yep, that's right. I woke up Saturday and immediately became the cleaning fairy in my loft. During that time, I started laundry in the building, and was truly becoming Cinderella with a scrubbing brush, suds and all. (sidenote: that scrubbing takes some real elbow grease! I think if I did that more often I may change from Cinderella to Popeye!) Then, I had to face the many unfinished canvases glaring, not just staring, but glaring at me because they know I've neglected them. Poor paintings, I'm sorry! So I began painting, then noticed the rolls of wrapping paper peeking out from under the couch...yet another reminder of something not done. Sheesh. So where in that ridiculously packed day was there time for a) a shower, and b) to brush my teeth?? I'm kidding...only slightly because I realized later in the day "OMG, I haven't even brushed my teeth!" But that's ok because I encountered no one and honestly, they looked and felt pretty clean. Don't worry, I brushed them extra hard and long before bed, AND did Crest Whitestrips! Go me!
I considered taking a shower after all was said and done, and even considered (for about a 1/2 of a second) to polish my toenails, but that thought vanished as quickly as it came. Instead, I thought I deserved a break. I chatted with a guy on match.com (yes, I'm on it, and no, I'm not embarrassed, obviously!)..he seemed cool, nice, "normal". Then, The Cuddler (my "double-wide" recliner) so sweetly called my name: "Baby, come take a seat....relax, you deserve it, you've worked so hard all day. Come!" So I did. How could I say no?
Today, I woke up and decided to snooze a few hundred times after the alarm, then skipped church! That is awful. It's ONE day a week.....ONE!...and I skipped it to go to the huge Reebok/Adidas Warehouse sale. Do you think I showered before that? Eee-er. No. Sho' didn't. Went to Lowe's, then Meijer. And here is where my day turned for the worse. Although, here is also where I apparently brought sexy back.
Meijer...a store I don't usually enter, at least not since college. I chose it above Aldi, being that Aldi doesn't protect their customers' credit card info and both of my bank account #'s and pins were stolen from there, Meijer seemed pretty appealing. I slip-slided through the parking lot, got a basket to shop, and got my goods. Looking for rice chex, I pass 2 employees....males. They are deep in convo. I only noticed them because they were blocking the aisle I needed. Timeout: Let me describe my outfit. I am wearing somewhat skinny jeans but not super tight, Ugg-alike boots, big sweatshirt, t-shirt hanging out, puffy vest, ear/headband for warmth, and my dirty hair is pulled back into the world's tiniest pony-tail. Correction, world's 2nd tiniest pony-tail because 1st place went to the security guard at the Reebok Warehouse...I think she got me on length, but I definitely got her on girth...that girl had to have a total of 10 hairs to make 1 pony-tail....sad. :(
Ok, timeout is over. I walk by the 2 guys, and 1 so rudely interrupts his counterpart to say "Damn, she is sexy as a motherf*cker!" And his eyes are all over my puffy vest and dirty hair. I pass, ignore the comment because he either a) thought my headband was soundproof, or b) wanted me to hear that. I could've hit myself at that point because the aisle with the rice chex was the one he was blocking. I walk into the aisle, only to pass Mr. Obvious and hear "She is sexy as hell!" Now, folks, was the appropriate response to these comments to:
1. Keep walking, ignore ignore ignore, and study the cereal aisle as though you are reading nutritional info on every box.
OR
2. Acknowledge him, say "Hi, your name is...(read his nametag), insert name here. I heard you say I'm sexy. Are you single?"
OR
3. Acknowledge him, drop kick him for being a pig and say "How's THAT for sexy!"
Well of course #1. But, this is what I don't get....when guys make those comments, do they truly in their hearts feel they are being complimentary to women? And do they think those actions get good reactions, like "Here's my #!" Same with honking the horn. Guys honk and holla at girls running/walking all the time....do they really think we're going to wave our arms to flag them down and beg them to return because we can't resist their studly-ness? Uh no. And I'm sorry if they HAVE gotten that type of response in the past.
So yes, I brought sexy back by not showering and wearing my baggy, puffy, most nonflattering clothing. That's the secret, Ladies, don't shower, wear hot clothes, a headband for warmth, fake uggs with the buttons falling off, and for extra sexiness, might as well not brush your teeth for a few days....it seems we should do the opposite for a change and we'll get a great response from the gentlemen! WOOT WOOT!
I considered taking a shower after all was said and done, and even considered (for about a 1/2 of a second) to polish my toenails, but that thought vanished as quickly as it came. Instead, I thought I deserved a break. I chatted with a guy on match.com (yes, I'm on it, and no, I'm not embarrassed, obviously!)..he seemed cool, nice, "normal". Then, The Cuddler (my "double-wide" recliner) so sweetly called my name: "Baby, come take a seat....relax, you deserve it, you've worked so hard all day. Come!" So I did. How could I say no?
Today, I woke up and decided to snooze a few hundred times after the alarm, then skipped church! That is awful. It's ONE day a week.....ONE!...and I skipped it to go to the huge Reebok/Adidas Warehouse sale. Do you think I showered before that? Eee-er. No. Sho' didn't. Went to Lowe's, then Meijer. And here is where my day turned for the worse. Although, here is also where I apparently brought sexy back.
Meijer...a store I don't usually enter, at least not since college. I chose it above Aldi, being that Aldi doesn't protect their customers' credit card info and both of my bank account #'s and pins were stolen from there, Meijer seemed pretty appealing. I slip-slided through the parking lot, got a basket to shop, and got my goods. Looking for rice chex, I pass 2 employees....males. They are deep in convo. I only noticed them because they were blocking the aisle I needed. Timeout: Let me describe my outfit. I am wearing somewhat skinny jeans but not super tight, Ugg-alike boots, big sweatshirt, t-shirt hanging out, puffy vest, ear/headband for warmth, and my dirty hair is pulled back into the world's tiniest pony-tail. Correction, world's 2nd tiniest pony-tail because 1st place went to the security guard at the Reebok Warehouse...I think she got me on length, but I definitely got her on girth...that girl had to have a total of 10 hairs to make 1 pony-tail....sad. :(
Ok, timeout is over. I walk by the 2 guys, and 1 so rudely interrupts his counterpart to say "Damn, she is sexy as a motherf*cker!" And his eyes are all over my puffy vest and dirty hair. I pass, ignore the comment because he either a) thought my headband was soundproof, or b) wanted me to hear that. I could've hit myself at that point because the aisle with the rice chex was the one he was blocking. I walk into the aisle, only to pass Mr. Obvious and hear "She is sexy as hell!" Now, folks, was the appropriate response to these comments to:
1. Keep walking, ignore ignore ignore, and study the cereal aisle as though you are reading nutritional info on every box.
OR
2. Acknowledge him, say "Hi, your name is...(read his nametag), insert name here. I heard you say I'm sexy. Are you single?"
OR
3. Acknowledge him, drop kick him for being a pig and say "How's THAT for sexy!"
Well of course #1. But, this is what I don't get....when guys make those comments, do they truly in their hearts feel they are being complimentary to women? And do they think those actions get good reactions, like "Here's my #!" Same with honking the horn. Guys honk and holla at girls running/walking all the time....do they really think we're going to wave our arms to flag them down and beg them to return because we can't resist their studly-ness? Uh no. And I'm sorry if they HAVE gotten that type of response in the past.
So yes, I brought sexy back by not showering and wearing my baggy, puffy, most nonflattering clothing. That's the secret, Ladies, don't shower, wear hot clothes, a headband for warmth, fake uggs with the buttons falling off, and for extra sexiness, might as well not brush your teeth for a few days....it seems we should do the opposite for a change and we'll get a great response from the gentlemen! WOOT WOOT!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tis the Season to be...broke? Yikes
It's one of my favorite times of the year....I absolutely LOVE sitting around in the evening with the Christmas tree just gently lighting the room....barely noticing it but knowing it's there providing a sense of comfort. I've always loved the Christmas tree being up. I used to beg my mom "Can we go get the tree TONIGHT???" And she'd be like "Let's go tomorrow." Then, tomorrow would come and I'd say "Tonight?" She'd sigh and be like "Alright....let's go (get this over with!)." I get it...now as an adult who is exhausted after work, but I still get excited and a burst of energy when I think about putting it up. I love the store windows decorated, I love the city streets decorated, I love the entire feeling December provides, all leading up to Christmas. I love going to church and feeling comfort there, with the advent candles and talking about Jesus's birth...and hearing about a live nativity with camels! Real-life camels! How amazing. And to add to all of this, I get to go out to stores and find perfect gifts for my family and friends. I love this! And TJ Maxx and Home Goods I can thank for providing me with those perfect gifts!
However, this year I seem to have gone broke. Here I am, still 5 days from payday, and I'm thinking "Crap, what will I pay for gas with...my business account, my personal account, or my checking account back home that I never use? Hmmm." I hate that. I hate being worried about money. But, I think I've figured it out. Moving into my new, amazing loft has come with a hefty price tag. Not only is rent $200 more a month, I pay for laundry and I have had (HAD? right...who is forcing me??) to buy some furniture and items (new tv, awesome chair, entertainment center, chest for the bathroom, stools for the island, area rug...shall I continue? NO...because no one is sympathizing with me!) So, when it came to me getting away from my selfish shopping, I went a little broke. That's ok because I got a nice present (not really, but it is nice timing) from my car loan saying I could skip a payment this month...yippee!!! Also, I'll be collecting some pretty coin here in a couple of weeks for the many paintings I've been doing. Double YIPPEE! So, no worries family and friends, I'll be getting all of you taken care of just in time for a grand ol' Christmas! Wrapping has been my duty lately and to say the least...it's not amazing. :(
Oh, and next week, I'm having a holiday/Christmas break/"loft"-warming celebration and having around 25-30 people over for drinks and food...so, I gotta stock up there, too! I can't wait though...I hardly ever host and I'm so excited to have all of my friends over. It's pretty exciting to see all of the people who are attending because it's such a great feeling to know your friends put it on the priority list during such a busy season. And to those who can't come, I'm not mad atcha...I wish you could come but I know it's also "Tis the season to be attend every DANG holiday party in town!" Seasons Greetings, all!
However, this year I seem to have gone broke. Here I am, still 5 days from payday, and I'm thinking "Crap, what will I pay for gas with...my business account, my personal account, or my checking account back home that I never use? Hmmm." I hate that. I hate being worried about money. But, I think I've figured it out. Moving into my new, amazing loft has come with a hefty price tag. Not only is rent $200 more a month, I pay for laundry and I have had (HAD? right...who is forcing me??) to buy some furniture and items (new tv, awesome chair, entertainment center, chest for the bathroom, stools for the island, area rug...shall I continue? NO...because no one is sympathizing with me!) So, when it came to me getting away from my selfish shopping, I went a little broke. That's ok because I got a nice present (not really, but it is nice timing) from my car loan saying I could skip a payment this month...yippee!!! Also, I'll be collecting some pretty coin here in a couple of weeks for the many paintings I've been doing. Double YIPPEE! So, no worries family and friends, I'll be getting all of you taken care of just in time for a grand ol' Christmas! Wrapping has been my duty lately and to say the least...it's not amazing. :(
Oh, and next week, I'm having a holiday/Christmas break/"loft"-warming celebration and having around 25-30 people over for drinks and food...so, I gotta stock up there, too! I can't wait though...I hardly ever host and I'm so excited to have all of my friends over. It's pretty exciting to see all of the people who are attending because it's such a great feeling to know your friends put it on the priority list during such a busy season. And to those who can't come, I'm not mad atcha...I wish you could come but I know it's also "Tis the season to be attend every DANG holiday party in town!" Seasons Greetings, all!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Grape Nuts
Mmmm...nutty. Actually, where does that name even come from?! (Yes, I know, ended in a preposition...sue me!) Grape Nuts are a favorite of mine; they are terrific and filling for a breakfast treat, and tons of fiber so you know what that means!!
Anyway, all cereals should really take notes from Grape Nuts. They package their cereal in a REALISTIC box by filling it FULL with the product...not leaving 1/3 of it for "air"...for cushion! Yea right. Also, Grape Nuts (GN) puts that full bag in a smaller box for better storage and, as stated above, it's realistic...no false advertising. I've never understood why chips and cereal are packaged with so much empty space for air. More cereals...rather, more FOOD products should take note here...GN definitely does it right and they're even a spectacular cereal. Not to mention, GN takes forever to get soggy from milk, a BIG BONUS! I think I'll go have some right now...jk...I'm already full from a white chocolate mocha! Tis the season!
Anyway, all cereals should really take notes from Grape Nuts. They package their cereal in a REALISTIC box by filling it FULL with the product...not leaving 1/3 of it for "air"...for cushion! Yea right. Also, Grape Nuts (GN) puts that full bag in a smaller box for better storage and, as stated above, it's realistic...no false advertising. I've never understood why chips and cereal are packaged with so much empty space for air. More cereals...rather, more FOOD products should take note here...GN definitely does it right and they're even a spectacular cereal. Not to mention, GN takes forever to get soggy from milk, a BIG BONUS! I think I'll go have some right now...jk...I'm already full from a white chocolate mocha! Tis the season!
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