I got a blog award! From two bloggers! Goooooo, me!
I was awarded my award from Ms. EbonyJewel of one of my everday blog reads, Seize the Moments. It’s always nice to get an award from one your favorites. And from one of my new blog finds, The Taylor Made Wife over at Confess My Issues. Thanks ladies!
To accept the award I have to!
List 10 things that make me happy, try to do at least one of them today, and tag 10 bloggers that brighten my day. For those 10 bloggers, you must also link back to my post!
Peanut!
Yarn Shops
My boyfriend
All of my friends spread across the globe! (my online friends too!)
Netflix
postcards
Headbands
cupcakes!
And 10 bloggers that brighten my day are!
A Flamingo in Utrecht
Those Girls Are Wild
Seven Brights
Australian Daisy
Classy not Trashy
Amsterdamned
Kizzy Online
Breathing up the Oxygen
Your Best Friend
Mekialaya!
GeekSugar
I almost made it through the entire month of November without drinking a coke *! Almost! After missing a flight on Thanksgiving, I ended up having to take a later one. Which means I spent the majority of my thanksgiving in an airport. Frustration and hunger got the most of me- had a greasy lunch from krystals with a coke. It was delicious. And that folks was “breaking the seal”. For the rest of my holiday I drank coke whenever I had a chance. BUT now that I’m back home, I’m back on a no coke diet.
Despite the airport problem, my trip was nice. Went to West Virginia to visit the bf. It had only been 9 days since the last time I saw him, but you know how new love is. It felt like a month!! We spent most of my trip at his place and the last day and a half at his parents. Time at his place consisted of movies, cooking, video games, cuddling, and black Friday shopping. Yup! We dared to go out at 5 am to take advantage of some deals. I got RockBand and he got some blu Ray discs and a ds(for meeee!) at great prices! Time at his family’s house was a little more active. We attended two family dinners and did some hiking. His family lives on a huge amount of land. I thought it was a lot less when I agreed to take a hike on it >.< Maybe it's a good thing we did take that hike considering how much coke I had! The hike was really beautiful(and tiring!). I felt like a kid again climbing over fences to see creeks and the best views from the mountains. It was so nice up there and SO creepily quiet.
We also went to their pastures where I attempted to feed cows. They wanted nothing to do with me. I also drove a tractor!!! Haha! I felt like such a country bumpkin, but it was fun and I enjoyed it. All of this stuff is really new and exciting for a girl that’s always lived in big cities. His entire family was so shocked that I had never shot a gun! They wanted to teach me but we never found the time. But they haven’t forgotten. They say they’ll get me next time.
I had a really good time with him and his family! No idea what’s next in this relationship. We’ve officially been a couple for about 3.5 months now so it’s still new. Traveling back and forth to see each other is getting annoying AND expensive and it’s definitely getting harder and harder to say goodbye with each time. Buuuut were not rushing anything. I’m hoping for the best, because I REALLY Like him and he really likes me back.
coke*-any type of “soda” or “pop” not exclusive to coca-cola :)
Two of my friends have started new blogs. They aren’t new to the blogging world, they’ve just started new blogs. Check them out!
Roxy Monoxide’s blog on being single and living in Memphis.
Your BF’s blog on fashion, music, beauty, entertainment and more!
I love these ladies and you should too
<3
Brrr! It’s getting chilly out! It’s about 50 degrees in the morning, which makes walking Peanut a drag. I’ve gotten to the point where I just send him outside and call him in 10 minutes later. Luckily, it doesn’t stay chilly all day. The high for today is 72 degrees. Perfect weather, in my opinion!
So I just got back from a trip to visit the boyface. I flew in last Wednesday and flew out on Sunday. Too short, in my opinion, but I had a lovely time. We spent a lot of time in his apartment getting to know each other. We know each other fairly well emotionally since the majority of our relationship is phone calls and skype calls. So, it was just getting to know each other physically. I’m not talking about sexy time ( though there was plenty of that!), but learning each others mannerisms, seeing how the other reacts to things, habits, stuff you can’t see on skype. We watched movies, i showed him episodes of my favorite shows, introduced him to my music!, played video games, carved pumpkins together, cooked together- we were one of those couples that I ususually make me gag when I hear about the stuff they do.
we carved tall-nut from Plants V zombies!
for the first time ever in a relationship, I feel vulnerable
I DONT LIKE IT!
A part of me is saying, “back off while you can! before you get hurt!”
but another side is saying, “don’t even worry about the outcome. Just go with it-let yourself go and enjoy it”
arghh!!!!!!! I just want things to work out
SO yesterday on the way to work I heard an interesting story on the radio. It was, in my opinion, the worst first date in the history of the world!!!!
Terrance Dejuan McCoy, 23, met his 27-year-old date at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Ferndale, Mich., according to The Daily Tribune.
At the end of dinner, McCoy — who told the woman his name was ‘Chris’ — allegedly said he left his wallet in her car and went to get it.
‘She gave him her keys and he went out the door,’ Ferndale Police Det.-Sgt. Patrick Jones told the Michigan-based paper.
‘From where she was sitting, she saw him get in her car and he drove off at a high rate of speed.’”
I know it’s awful, but I laughed. How terrible!? I can’t believe he stole her car!
I tryed to rack my brain to think of my worst first date and I can’t think of one. I’ve generally had awesome first dates. Oh, oh oh! There was this one guy who I nicknamed “chapstick guy” because of our first date. The date wasn’t that bad, but he was just odd. We went out to dinner and to a concert. I guess he was feeling sparks at dinner or maybe the music inspired him to do so, but he was constantly trying to hold my hand at the concert. I couldn’t believe it! This was the first time we were hanging out and he was trying to hold my hand. I don’t even do that very often with guys I date! I allowed him let him hold it for about 4 seconds then I took it away. But he grabbed it again! This repeated a couple of times. I finally started using the excuse that I needed to put chapstick on so I can have a reason for him to NOT hold my hand. I reapplied and reapplied all night. hahha. Not such a bad first date, but it was really annoying. What about YOU!? Tell me about your worst first date!
Hey Memphis! It’s Gay Pride weekend!
Please come celebrate diversity at the Mid-South Pride festival! The festival starts at Peabody Park at noon and the parade starts at 4PM at First Congo church! (If you want to march in the parade, be there at 3) Hope to see you there!
For more information and directions click here.
I’m participating in a 31 day blog challenge and today the task was to compose a list blog. I thought and thought about what I wanted to make a list post on. I debated between favorite movies, favorite songs, favorite websites- but in the end I decided not to go with a favorite list. Instead, I made two 5 point lists regarding dating. Something I really don’t talk about on the blog because I’m afraid someone will get offended or it will start some sort of drama. Anywho, surely this won’t piss anyone off. Here are my “Deal Breakers” and “Deal Makers”!
5. MANDALS! oh, god! I HATE mandals. I don’t mind flip flops or a nice Banana Republic slip on. I’m talking those criss crossy mandals or the ones like this!
*shudders*
4. conservatives/Republican. I just can’t…
3.bad music taste. I know this is based on opinion. I don’t mind someone who’s music taste differs from mine. But gosh, let it be good music. A huge turnoff for me is going through someone’s Ipod and seeing crap like Linkin Park, Nickleback, and my least favorite of all time, Dave Matthews Band *puke*
2.smokers. To each his own, but I do not and will never date a smoker (tobacco*). I don’t smoke and I hate the smell of cigarettes, so naturally, I don’t want to kiss anyone that does. I’ve made out with a guy who smokes before and I really had to stop mid kiss, because it was terrible. It tasted ick, I could smell it on his beard. Not to be all after school special, but it really did taste like what I imagine kissing an ashtray would taste like.
*Of course I don’t mind someone who smokes “green” every now and then
1. short guys. I’m a tall girl. 5’9 and some change and my number one deal breaker is a guy shorter than me. Definitely can’t deal with it! I think the shortest guy I’ve dated was about 5’10 and that was even a bit short for me. Especially on the rare occasion that I wore heels
5. humor- Laughter is the best medicine. No really, it’s been proven to help your heart and obviously, puts you in a good mood. I love laughing and I love a guy with a great sense of humor! A guy that keeps me laughing is a keeper.
4.openminded-ness -*Swoon* I swoon for guys who aren’t afraid to try new things and who can bring new, exciting, things for both of us to try into a relationship.
3. Not wearing MANDALS!
2.passion- have a passion for something. Music, art, politics, a special cause, anything and I will love you…if it goes along with my beliefs of course. Clearly, I’m not going to fall in love with some guy that marches in Pro-life marches. CLEARLY!
1. blue eyes- make me weak in the knees!
The Apple gods are looking down from above…or from California-wherever they are. Remember how I was just drooling over the brand new macbooks? Well, drool no more! I willl be the owner of one next week! Apple is replacing my old craptop! Pretty freaking sweet! Especially since my AppleCare expired 2 months ago. I’m really appreciative/excited that they chose this option instead of making me send my computer in yet again. Thanks Apple! I heart you!
Today marked the end of an era. A 6 month era of Sophia and Manon living together.
She moved out today. It wasn’t an emotional goodbye. In fact, I was playing Warcraft when she left. And no, it’s not because I don’t care. It’s because I’ll still get to see her ALL the time. “Our kids” go to school together and she only lives a few blocks away. Thank goodness. BUT I’m sure going to miss dancing with her in our kitchen. :(
However, I do get to move into the bigger room. Score! *moving into the big room dance*
Ahem. So anywho, I cooked a nice dinner this evening. I was very proud of myself. Those of you that know me, know I’m a terrible cook. So, I’m sure this will surprise you. It was actually quite delicious! It was such an easy, “soph proof”, dish. I made pink and green pasta. Which is just zuchinni, creme fraiche, onions, shrimp, and farfalle. Easy peasy and yummy yummy!
It’s nearly 3 am and I am awake. Why? No idea! I didn’t have caffiene, I’m not playing WoW, and I’m definitely not excited about tomorrow. Ughhh. Tomorrow. Tomorrow is Monday. I barely even work on Mondays, but just the fact that it is a Monday depresses me. I hope the tradition of finding an unexpected postcard from Sweden (coincidentally, on my bad days) at my door continues! It’s always the perfect cure for a poop day. :D
Currently reading- “A Turn in the South”. So far, so good. It’s a non-fiction, travelogue about the American South. I’m also getting back into the Fables loop. If you don’t know about Fables, you fail. No need to fear! Pinkie is here to educate you on Fables. 
Fables was actually reccomended to me by Micheal. (If I never thanked you for introducing me to Fables, then I do now! :) ) It’s a comic series starring well known characters from fairy tales/fables, such as Snow White, The Big Bad Wolf, etc. “Fables” live in a small section of NYC after being kicked out of their homelands by an unidentified guy/thing/power called “the adversary”. Sounds scary, eh? The comic illustrates their struggles/battles/love/everything else. It’s pretty awesome and easy to get hooked to. Just ask my EX roomie about the time she, a non comic reader, sat down and read one of the volumes.
