Josh, You Have Out Done Yourself

It was back in 2006 that a good friend, Diana, had an extra ticket to see this guy, Josh Ritter, and made me go with her. I had faith that she wasnt just trying to get me to take the ticket but that she was right in saying that I would really enjoy the show. Previously she enticed me to see KT Tunstall and Augustana before they were household names.... And now 5 years later, Im so glad I took that ticket!

Josh Ritter, you love your music and performing more than anything and exudes from your being on the stage at every show. And even emanates through your cds. Oh, How I love thee.



So, Valentines day rolled around, and after sitting at my desk being alittle sad that I have no friends in my town, I looked up Josh's tour schedule. I was stoked to see that the NEXT day he was going to be in MY state. Ok, still 2+ hrs away, but nonetheless, MY state! I asked a few peeps Im becoming friends with, but no takers. (Maybe calling him folk music turned people off. Its really singer/songwriter music, if there is a difference!) Have to be honest, I wasnt sad over that. Im not ready to share my love of Josh with locals, just yet.

Singing don't let me into this year with an empty heart
With an empty heart
Don't let me into this year with an empty heart

All the other girls here are stars—you are the Northern Lightsr

Babe we both had dry spells
Hard times in bad lands
I'm a good man for ya
I'm a good man

Everywhere I went oh
I was always searching for ya
Bright smile dark eyes
I'm looking for some peace

If there ever was a "list" that I had for things that I would like in a spouse, then I would have to have that I want that person to at least understand my love for music, and live music. During the show, Josh wanted to have a 1 minute slow dance. So during a song he slowed down the music and everyone was just suppose to turn to who was around them and dance. I was absolutely left to myself as everyone I was around was with some. But dont worry, drunk Sam saw me, and came over to my rescue. Needless to say, I would have much rather had someone I wanted to dance with be there!

PS. The guy on the left in the picture is Austin Nevins. I first saw him play with Brian Webb. Actually saw him almost every time I saw Brian play. Its fun seeing him play with Josh. He no longer plays in Adidas Sambas, but rather fancy loafers. I guess he is big time now! ;)

Left for love, Right for spite!

They say that if your ears are burning, then someone is talking/thinking about you. Is this more than just an old wives tell?

As I write this, my ear is burning. Noticeably so that I want to get a cold washcloth for it, or something. This has been happening to me a lot within the last few months. Being that Im a hopeless romantic, I would love for it to be some old crush or new crush, and for that person to finally say something. But reality is that really isnt going to bappen.

There must be a medical reason for this, but all my googling has yet to find it. Anyone know anything about it?? Until I hear other wise, Im just going to think that there is someone out there saying really fabulous things about me.

Moving on and Learning

I dont learn lessons very well. Sometimes I really have to go through an experience multiple times. Take dating as an example. I think I have spent way too many years trying to figure out how to get a guy to like me. And in reality, if he doesnt like me, than I just need to move on. I have started to realize this better in my life, and in other ways not so much. Since Im one to have to say something out loud before I really take it to heart, here I am saying that I need to move along and away from the guys that arent interested in me, but who I was/am interested in. There is one in particular that I need to make a conscience effort to move on from. One would think that because there are thousands of miles between us, it would be easy. But thanks to modern technology, there are other ways to communicate. So. This time its my decision. And I need to stick to it.

Whats the old saying . . .

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!

On another, but similar note, I went on a date last night. I know, I know! Kinda shocking. One month in and I had a date. Never has happened so fast to moving somewhere. .... I meet this guy at a swing dance thing over the weekend. It was actually darling how he asked for my number. And within a few minutes later he had texted to set up a date. Now, I dont think we are soul mates or anything. But I was super impressed with his ability to date. Ask a girl out, plan something, be engaging, etc. Its amazing to finally experience after not for so long. . . . And I realized last month that Im a bad dater. Maybe its from my lack of experience, or my weird idealogys. One reason that I think Im a bad dater is that I dont really like for the guy to pay. Simple yes. But I always wanted to make sure that someone didnt think I said yes so that I could get a free meal. But there is something important to the simple act of letting a guy pay. It seems that guys need to feel like they can take care of something as simple of the bill, and a girl needs to allow/accept the guys willingness to take care. I am learning the hard way, and probably lost out on a great guy. But that is what life is about, right?! Learning and improving, hopefully!

Update

Here is alittle hodge-podge of an update.


I bought myself alittle something. Ok. Lets be real. I might have gone on a sorta shopping spree over the last few weeks. And lets not forget the lovely Broadway shows I treated myself too! Here are some of my favorites. Now. Back to the budget! ;)
I bought 6 of these fun little containers from my favorite little dishware shop in Manhattan. Fishs Eddy


Seriously. How many computers can I purchase in a 2 years. Well. Im done. And this is the one that is going to make it longer! I pray! :)

I really wish I could post a picture of my Miz Mooz boots that Im obsessed with. But I cant find a picture online that I can copy/save. And mine have salt stains due to my brilliance in wearing them in NYC during, er after, the snow storm. I have my roommate, er previous roommate, to thank for them! Love them!



I love my new bedding! Bloomingdales does it right.


I miss:



And



Ok, maybe this is the Brooklyn Skyline and not Manhattan, but I just love the Nautical flags with a cityscape.




Ahh, to have visitors, who you can be silly with, and who can make you laugh non-stop.




Karaoke, aka Dance Parties! Good Times.


I had the pleasure of seeing the following last weekend:


Congratulations Kristy Williams Reintjes! Thanks for giving us all the excuse for a mini Boston reunion. Sadly I dont have the picture of all 17 of us!

Diamond

In the Rough.




If you havent seen this yet, then its a must. Such a great movie. And I must say, Josh Duhamel is fabulous in this movie.

Heres to Nothing

Its my third day in Charlotte, and my second day of work. Cant believe Im here. Its still surreal that this is my actual life. I sometimes think that the game show host is going to end the round and then they are going to give me points or not based off of how well I did. ... But I have a feeling that that is not reality but this is.

In following suite with the previous post, Im going to share a secret. When I first decided to make the move, I was super, super excited about this new chapter/new adventure. But somewhere along the way, my excitement wore off. It still never felt wrong, so Im still here. I really think that my lack of excitement is really about being here alone. And that this isnt my first, or probably last, move alone. I had to find a place to live. I had to plan it out. I had to actually put my stuff in a trailer. I had to drive my car and trailer 660 miles. I had to deal with the new apartment leasing office. I had to . . . You get the idea. After doing this a few times, Its not fun doing it alone.

And this is where I commit myself to have a better attitude. ... I was given a blessing back in May that said that life was about choices and that the answers would not always be given ahead of time. But its more about the choices made.

So here I am. Putting it in writing. That I am going to make the most of this new adventure that Heavenly Father has blessed me with. So let me share the positives that I have really been blessed with.
- Job: A great opportunity with a great company. I finally have benefits. Wahoo! And vacation time.
- I work with friends. Its so nice to already know peeps when I start. No awkward first day sitting in the cafe by myself!
- I have a fabulous apartment. Its all mine! And its new. I have a washer and dryer and a dishwasher. And a jacuzzi tub. And a pool. And a fitness center. (Really, live in NYC and then anything will seem like a palace!)
- I have a new city to explore. And a new state. And a new part of the country.
- I have a chance for a fresh start. I have the chance to be more than I have been. I have the chance to really reach beyond myself.


So. Heres to nothing!




PS. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE visitors! ;)

Secret Obsession

Last night I was up later than I wanted to as I was catching up on a show. Pathetic I know. But still. I love this show.




It definitely has it flaws. But there is just something about Jullians smile and unwavering love for Brooke that just gives me alittle bit of hope. I know, pathetic as its a character, aka not a real person. But still. Hope is evoked from him. And that smile. I just melt.