I'm not too good at talking to people.

The other night as I was leaving the bar, some guy decided to start talking to me. I don't know why he waited until I was leaving, but whatever. So anyway, he was talking to me, making small talk and all that. And then he asked me, "What do you like to do for fun?" Now, this is a tough question for me to answer, because I don't do stuff..... I mean, I DO stuff, but I kinda just hang out, ya know? So I said the first thing that popped into my head, which was, "I like bowling."

He stared at me for a minute, with a funny look on his face, and after pondering my statement for a minute he finally said, "Bowling is as exciting as watching paint dry." I really didn't know what to say after that.... so I didn't say anything. The conversation was pretty much over at that point.

I waited for the valet parking guy to bring me my car.... but that car he brought me wasn't mine. He brought me some kind of Toyota sports car thing, it was pretty nice. I said, "I WISH that was my car, but it's not, so maybe you could bring me mine? That would be great." After much confusion, they figured it out and brought my car over. I left the non-bowler at the curb, and he looked at me strangely as I drove away bumping some MC Hammer. I stuck my head out of the window and shouted, "What, you don't like MC Hammer, either?" And off i went. I guess some people just don't enjoy my oddness.

Speaking of oddness.... I saw a cow standing very close to the road the other day while I was driving. I moo-ed at it and accidentally almost drove off the road while doing so. It was kind of funny, in a "near death experience" type of way.

Today was lovely because I got the opportunity to go back to the hotel where I used to work in King of Prussia. It was exciting... but I didn't get to see my old office because they are currently using it for storage. But it WAS nice to see my old stomping grounds. I miss it... but not THAT much. I like their new jacuzzi, though. Maybe I'll stop in and use it sometime when no one is looking.

I'm looking forward to this weekend. It better rule or else someone is getting punched in the face.

Bliggity Blog

So last night the girls and I went to The Ridge. And let me tell you, that place is WAY different than I remember it. I guess it's been a while since I've been there.

I had a blast. There was this band playing called Emily's Toybox, and they sing a song called "You're girlfriend is pretty ugly" or something along those lines. It made me giggle a little bit. The lead guitarist was awesome. He had a few solos, and they were EXCELLENT. The quickness with which he slid his fingers up and down was impressive. This always reminds me of how different I am... everybody else in the bar kinda yawns at that sort of thing. I'm standing there breathless, watching his fingers move. I just really enjoyed it, that's all.

The DJ was also very good. It was overall quite a lovely experience.

After we left there we went to the Pub, where I played electronic darts for the first time. I wasn't very good. Apparantly, the goal is to get the lowest score. I'm gonna have to work on that one. Some of my darts didn't even hit the damn board! But who cares, I had a good time. I watched the boys play pool, and I declined the offer to play because I suck. I used to be OK at it..... but lately I just don't even bother. I think I'll stick with electronic darts.

I have been taking more than my share of pictures lately. I would put more up, but Myspace keeps kicking me off everytime I try.

Mika just told me that some guy in her neighborhood shot his wife and then shot himself after a 2 hour standoff with the cops. They evacuated all the homes around there and they brought in the swat team and snipers and all that mess. People are friggin crazy. I'm glad I slept through all that, I'm sure it will be on the news soon. What pissed you off SO MUCH that you had to shoot your damn wife? Move out! Get a divorce! Why you gotta go killing her over it? The guy obviously had a screw loose. And why would you marry someone with THAT much anger? Do you think she knew he was capable of that? Or do you think that everything was fine, and maybe one day he just snapped? Man.... you can't trust anyone! If you can't trust your husband NOT to kill you....... than who can you trust, ya know? It really makes you think. Reason # 894 of why I shouldn't get married: I don't wanna get killed by my significant other.

And on THAT uplifting note, I'm gonna go have dinner. Maybe I'll get those damn pictures up soon.... who knows.

Panties in a bunch!

I had no idea that many people looked at my blog!

You can all just calm down. I'm not moving away tomorrow, or the next day. So stop blowing up my phone. You can't get rid of me THAT easily. Also.... if you want me to answer the phone, don't block your number. I don't answer blocked numbers, or numbers I don't recognize. Oh, and that funny thing that happens when I don't answer? That's called voicemail. How that generally works is after the "beep", you tell me who you are, what you want, and maybe even your number. Some people like to say the time they called. The options are endless! Just say something. Anything. Tell me to go to hell. I don't care. Just tell me something.

I would like to take this time to personally thank Sean Paul for blowing out the left speaker in my car.You're a dick.

I don't have too much else to say right now. Am I addicted to blogging? Perhaps. I have time on my hands.... so sue me.

Chinese food part 2. (And other assorted ramblings)

In an attempt to get my appetite up to speed, I recently ordered chinese food. And you know what THAT means.... fortune cookies galore!

So with my chicken and broccoli, I once again got two fortune cookies, because I am the bomb.

Fortune 1: "YOU WILL BE FORTUNATE IN THE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED TO YOU"

Well THAT'S good to hear. Bring it on! Enough said.

Fortune 2: "YOU COULD PROSPER IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL RESEARCH"

What? Does that mean I have to go back to college? DAMNIT! I dont have time or money for all that. I don't know the first thing about medical research.... I know that if you don't drink enough milk your bones won't be very strong. Do I get a degree now?

My dad also had some chinese food. He's been ripping out our bathroom and replacing EVERYTHING. The floor, the toilet, the sink, the shower/bathtub. He's been doing everything by himself. He had JUST gotten done ripping out the toilet, and his fortune said, "YOU ARE WORKING HARD". Well no shit.

I also wanted to say that I'm addicted to coca-cola and Croatian chocolates. And that I love my new toilet. I didn't think you could love a toilet.... apparantly, you can.

One other thing.... I'm finding humor in the little things. Yesterday, I asked a guest at the hotel what kind of car he was driving. He said he wasn't sure, it was a rental, and pulled out his rental keys and shouted, "SURVEEEEEEY SAYS!..... ford focus." I just about died right there.Maybe you had to be there.... but it was extremely humorous.

I'm looking forward to seeing you kids at the Troc in 2 weeks.

When the going gets tough..... get going!

Somebody (I'm not quite sure who) once said, "Everything happens for a reason". There's a LOT of truth to that saying.

Not to get all religious on anyone, but I just want to say that God has a funny way of speaking to me. I just never seem to have the the answer.... and then, next thing I know, all of my decisions are made for me. Even if they are not exactly what I wanted, they are what's right. As my friend KP said, "He does listen. He will show you the way it's supposed to be for you." She said that to me just this week! What perfect timing. It may not make sense to anyone reading this.... but it makes perfect sense to me.

There are a lot of things I need to do, a lot of things I've been neglecting. I have to thank the great people in my life who showed up out of nowhere... where have you been hiding? It makes me smile to think about the great times we've had in the past, and it makes me even happier to look forward to spending more time with you.... AND my new friends.

I've also made some other decisions regarding my whereabouts. I'm doing what any girl in my situation would do, and I'm getting the HELL outta Dodge! (No, friends, this doesn't mean I'll be seeing you less.) I have so many vacations lined up it's not even humorous. It's going to be grand. Although, I do have plans in the works to get outta this town for good. At this point, I feel it's something I need to do. Granted, this is a plan that will take some time, so don't think I'm packing my bags just yet. I'd rather not say publicly where I'm headed.... but all you gotta do is ask! I, of course, expect everyone to come spend weekends with me in my beautiful 9 bedroom home (ok, ok... wishful thinking on the 9 bedroom thing.But I will have more than enough room.)

There are a lot of things I'm looking forward to......... but I don't know what some of them are yet. I know that things will fall into place as they should. I KNOW that! God.... I've never been so optimistic before in my life, and it feels SO good.

Hey.... my birthday is in a few weeks.... who's up for a kickass party?

Blurry

It feels like I've been awake for days......

So much has happened the past week, it's nuts. I've been running on nothing. I have no energy left. What I wouldn't give to be standing outside on a sunny day with a light breeze running through my hair. But instead, im sitting inside, in front of my computer, on a pointless sunday.

I have a lot to say today, but no way to say it. I can't see anything, my eyes are foggy, my contacts are blurry. I wonder if anyone else has ever felt this way, ever. Where is my sunshine? Where is my happiness and where the HELL is my rainbow?

I'm so tired that I can't sleep. I don't feel sane. But regardless, i find that the only thing left to do is continue with "business as usual". Is that possible? I guess we'll see. Nothing left to do but try.

Do I sound morbid? I guess this isn't my usual blog posting. Hopefully the next one will be more uplifting. There are so many people i just want to give a piece of my mind to right now.... but im not one for making scenes. Did you ever sit back and wonder, "What if i had done things differently...." You can think that all day, but in the end, what's done is done, in most cases. I look around..... at everyone..... I just want to ask so many questions. No one helped me, i had to help myself through everything thats ever happened to me. Not that i can blame anyone but myself.... this doesnt make any sense. I should just stop rambling. Thanks for listening.

Laugh till you cry

First of all, I would like to say thank you to the various people who sent me emails, comments, text messages, long ass voicemails, and smoke signals regarding my last blog. It was much appreciated. Im feeling better, and to prove it, I'm here to tell you all about my day.

I had to go into work early today, and during the confusion of trying to get myself ready for work, i kinda forgot to eat (which doesn't happen very often). So I decided to swing through the McDonalds drive thru. I ordered a number nine, (chicken nugget meal), and the woman told me to come to the first window. I did as instructed. It was like, 4 dollars and some change. I whipped out 5 ones, and extended my arm. Well, in case you didn't notice, it was EXTREMELY windy today, and when she went to grab the money, it just blew away. We both simultaneously screamed, "SHIT!", and the woman told me to go run after it. So i did. I ran through Mcdonalds parking lot, chasing dollar bills everywhere for about 3 minutes. I only missed one! I walked back to my car (out of breath), handed her the money, and she instructed me to drive to the second window, which i did. The woman handed me my bag, and i was glad to be out of there. It was embarassment central.

I got MAYBE a block. I looked in my bag and it wasn't even CLOSE to a chicken nugget meal. So i did what any idiot would do, and went back to embarassment central. I went back through the drive thru, and realized i had ordered before breakfast was over, which would be why there is a breakfast sandwich in my hand. So, in THIS case, gretchen = moron.

After i got my damn nuggets, i went to work and everything was good. Halfway through the night, i ran out to get my co-worker and i dinner. I came back, and for some reason, i had the "It's raining men" song stuck in my head. I think you know where this is going. I got out of my car, and sometimes i just forget where i am, because i was singing that shit as loud as i could through the parking lot. I mean like, TOP OF MY LUNGS type loud. "IT'S RAINING MEN! HALLEUIAH IT'S RAINING MEN! AMEN!" Well of course, i couldn't just be the only one in the parking lot.... i now have an audience. People are staring, and all i could do was laugh. I laughed so hard i cried. Then i went inside and told my co-worker, and she laughed so hard SHE cried. Good times.

I'm hoping tomorrow is as thrilling as today (minus the "It's Raining Men" song). If the laughter i had today is any indication of the rest of the week will be, then somebody PLEASE sign me up for that!