Horoscope today

You might not be totally in step with the latest fashions and pop culture trends, but that’s okay — people who know more about the lives of celebrities than the lives on their own friends are pretty lame. Celebrate the many strengths you do have — like the strong, grounded side of your personality. Let it guide you today. Instead of shopping, you will be drawn to simple pleasures like gardening, hiking, or taking a walk with a friend. Relax and feel happy with yourself.

“I could care less.”

I had a discussion with my friend, Brett, a few months ago about this expression. Well, I guess I should start by stating that technically for the statement to make sense, you would say:

“I couldn’t/could not care less.” 

Brett actually gets a little angry about it, which I find really funny.  The last time I had dinner with him, I was in the middle of a story when  I said, “yadda yadda yadda I couldn’t care less…” and he stopped me.

Brett: Did you say I could care less or I couldn’t care less?
Me: I said I couldn’t care less.
Brett: Ok, good, because I hate it when people say I could care less. Well then obviously you do in fact care because there’s still a lack of caring that you could be doing! It completely contradicts the point you’re trying to make!

It was quite a humorous conversation, and I completely agree. It just does not make sense when you say it.

Random thought…

Family family family. It seems that every time I venture home I enjoy time with my family more and more. I always look forward to our gatherings and the time we spend eating, drinking, talking and mostly laughing.  I really am looking forward to spending even more time with them as I head back to NY for school.

An evening of nothing; I’m really looking forward to it tonight. I’ll leave work, run an errand on the way home, pick up a burrito and get into my PJ’s for a night of Golden Girls and neatening up around the apt. Perfect.

Things to look forward to:

• Natalie this weekend – I will FINALLY meet Chloe!!!
• Off for Marathon Monday – hollerrrr!!!
• Love Night for Erin’s birthday on Thursday.
• Getting into bed tonight at a decent hour (maybe even by 9:30!! A girl can dream – HAH! I even made a joke of that one!)
• Niagara Falls in 2 weeks (I believe? End of April)

I’m trying to keep things in the short term to look forward to to make the months go by faster between now and when I move. It’s funny because I thought once I got into school or just had some plan in place for the next step in my life that I’d want to let go, just relax and BE for a while (almost like the calm before the storm.) I guess my plan-making habit is not longer something I do to compensate; I’m just a planner. I like having things to look forward to. Of course, I also like having days and nights to myself to just relax and focus on my mental health. However, plans are what make my days fly.

It’s funny: now that I have an end date in sight, the days are easier to get through. Not that they are all that terrible, but it’s tolling when you’ve been stuck in a spot and although you’re no longer ’stuck’ you still need to stick it out a while longer before the next thing can begin. However, I almost feel like a senior in high school again – I have freakin senioritis! For me, I’ll do what I need to but in the long run it’s not going to make or break me.  I have built my connections here that I plan to move forward with and will have for the future. Thank goodness for that!

Picture post next time (more than likely!)

birthday

This is what I look like at 27 years of age:

Can’t believe it – yet another year has passed. 

Yesterday I decided to make it a full day treatment for myself. I woke up at Joey’s, got myself a coffee and blueberry scone from Starbucks (mmmm), walked to Davis Square and got my eyebrows waxed and a manicure. Then, I headed to the gym to exercise and relax before my massage appointment which was quite good. I would probably go again, but I think I now have a better feel as to which parts of my body are the most sensitive to pressure. I went home, showered and dressed for the night. Joey and I went to a Thai restaurant for dinner and then headed to Beantown pub. The rest of the night I will probably document with pictures once I get them onto my computer. Overall, a good turnout and a great bunch of people. I’m really lucky.

Today Joey and I woke up around 9:30AM after getting in a little after 3 this morning. It was a good night indeed.

We leiz’d (my version of the word leisured which yes, is a word now according to me) around in my bed for a while. I put on the Golden Girls, checked some things on my computer and eventually woke up. Joey gave me the remaining presents that I didn’t open last night.

All in all, here is what I received:

A t-shirt with this on it:

This necklace that I really wanted from this jewelry place in Harvard Square (Allie, you need to go!!!):

These beautiful flowers:

and a gift card to Joann Fabric.

We skipped breakfast and got lunch because Maria, Rob, Joey and I went to South Street Diner at about 1:30AM last night so we’d eaten only a few hours ago. Bertucci’s for lunch (mmm), picked up cupcakes for later and I headed out downtown. I’d originally wanted to go shopping, but when I got into the stores I didn’t know what I was looking for. I then decided just to walk a little and head back home. I feel very grateful for all that I have and all I received this weekend so I guess I really didn’t feel like I needed any more. 

Now I will relax, maybe read and wait for Joey to tell me that he’s ready to start dinner together.

Happy Birthday to Me.

I know everyone probably thinks like this, but there is just not enough time in the day. It’s true. I have so many ideas during the day of things I want to do to be creative and when I finally have down time I’m so exhausted that I can’t even think of being productive and creative. Work weeks should totally be 4 days a week. I’m serious. The times on the weekends when I actually get a decent amount of sleep, wake up feeling refreshed and such are the best ones ever.

 

Changing my schedule in the fall is going to be a great break for me. For the past 4 years I’ve been doing the 9-5 office thing. Finally FINALLY I will be using that day time when I’m most alert to be creative. I can’t wait.

 

It’s actually pretty surreal when I think about the fact that I got into Pratt. It makes me feel validated. I often think that people underestimate just how crafty and creative I am. This is also probably because I don’t usually get the opportunity or outlet to express is nearly as much as I’d like to. I’m so glad that come September, I will be swimming in my creative juices.

 

I actually wish I could have more time off between quitting my job and school. Perhaps I just need to try to really secure a place in July for September so that way I’ll have August to relax and just think about packing and seeing people. And who knows? Maybe Joey will end up finding a job before I even get to NY. This is something we need to figure out, but I’m really glad that I will be taking a much needed and earned month break betwix that time in my life ending, and a new one beginning. I also have a wedding the weekend before classes start, so I probably should relax as much as possible so I can do a quick Chicago wedding and be ready for Aug. 31 classes! I’m so excited!

 

This weekend should be fun as well. Although I ruined the surprise for Joey and myself by guessing it, I’m getting a new digital camera. I’ll finally have my own again, and I’ll be able to document everything like a cam whore. Back to my roots! I’ve also decided that I’d like to buy myself a Christmas/Birthday present and that be a sick digital camera with manual abilities. I need to start shopping around and see what I can find. I’m permitting myself to spend $500-$600 on this. I know I know, this won’t be the most expensive camera, but I think it will be a good start especially to get myself back into the photography habit. I’ve missed it SO MUCH!

 

I think I’ve decided what I’m wearing tomorrow night. Probably what I wore to Jaime’s wedding, but a little more lax as I’m sure if I get sloppy I will not want to (nor will I actually) be worrying about showing my business to everyone. You have to be sure that you romp around gracefully in it, or you’ll flash people. I better wear tights and not stockings to ensure that I will not in fact be flashing anyone.

 

I will probably post pictures from the pix I take with Joey’s camera or my own new one!!

 

Happy Birthday weekend to me!!!!

It’s really nice to be taking tonight to just hang out in my apartment. For the rest of the night I plan to watch some of the movies I requested from Netflix (that have been sitting on my desk for over a month!) and consider what else I can alter within my clothing bins. Tea drinking is also a good means of relaxation. 

This afternoon I went to my 6 month appointment with Dr. Christian. He said there were a few spots I wanted him to check out, but he didn’t seem concerned/impressed with my findings. Although he thinks I a complete wackjob, it’s comforting to know that he’s so relaxed and not alarmed about anything. I’m scheduled for an MRI on Friday (as long as my boss approves it.) I had the option to come in on Saturday or Sunday, but I really didn’t want to be  having this procedure on my birthday weekend. 

Speaking of which, Saturday should be a good time! I’m really excited! I’m hoping to have some good photos to post. I was considering getting a massage or a facial or something. We’ll see.

Tomorrow is Thursday already – wahoo!