Too close for comfort

So I'm driving along tonight... "la, la-la, laaa..." Actually I was more like, "blah, blah, blah..." because I was on the phone with my friend. When all of a sudden the light caught a white speckle on my visor. Said speckle moved... Now I'm trying to drive while looking up and attempting to convince myself that the moving speckle is not a spider. Unfortunately, what else would it be? So, I tell the friend I have to put her down, but I put her on speaker in case I need her help. Someone will have to call 911 if this speckle desides to attack. Did I mention that I am deathly afraid of spiders? Absolutely terrified.

Flashback: My sister once chased me around the house with nothing more than a black string hanging out of a tissue claiming it to be the remains of a spider I had seen. I screamed. I cried. My mom laughed and couldn't help. Very traumatic. That is going off subject though...

So anyway, spider in the car. Driving home from class. Removing the spider was an absolute necessity. There was no way we could of shared the same space. He was within 12 inches from my head. As I start to look around I realize it may be a very good idea to pull over while conducting mission remove moving speckle. So I pulled over. The mission was a success. I trapped the perpatrator in a tissue and I was safe from any attack.

As this is happening the friend puts her 4 year old daughter on the phone who starts asking questions... I asked if she was afraid of spiders. Affirmative. Then I asked if she would have been able to help me. Her response, "Oh it is way past my bed time." Smart girl! She did say I should throw the spider out the window so he couldn't escape in the car again. I did. Like I said, smart girl!

He's Geek-a-fied!

The bf started blogging! Although it wasn't so much my blog that inspired him, but still he's blogging!!! With his love of triathlons and his desire to do the Ironman triathlong (that isn't a typo) I mentioned, "you should do a triathlon blog". He is always reading them! So we started piecing it together last night!!! It will follow his journey over the next year... The word insane does cross my mind. This race is a 2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.1 mile run. His time estimate is about 14 hours... That is working out for 14 hours straight. Insane, absolutely. But I am proud, and I will be there cheering him on at the finish line!!!

Good luck on this journey!!!

An Introspective Moment

Relationships go through cycles. We will all hit our highs and lows, and if we are lucky we will survive the lows. We’ll have more good times than bad. But not all relationships are meant to be that way. For most of us, we will experience the good and the bad.

Sometimes letting go is the right thing to do. It’s not a failure. Things worked out the way they should have. Simply, it means that there is something better out there. Something better for all. All is good on this side of the world. I just saw The Last Kiss and I actually left feeling sad. The movie actually makes you just a little hesitant to open up and be vulnerable. Again. When you open up and give your heart away the other person has the ability to respect that love and possibly love you in the same way. Or they have the ability to break it. Maybe I’m just a little cynical. Maybe it was just a reminder of where I’ve been. Hearts break. That’s inevitable. The title also made me think. You never think, this is going to be my last kiss with this person. The last time you hold there hand. The last time you hug them. The last of anything. You just become numb to it all. There is no thinking. Eventually there is nothing left to say and you have become two strangers. There was a line in the movie that I particularly liked, “What you feel only matters to you. What you do matters to everyone else.” I know I made the right decision for me, but my heart did break along the way. No matter what, it is never easy. I just hope that I’m never careless with anyone else’s feelings.

As I said, life is good on this side of the world. I’m very happy and in a good place… The move just left me a little sad.

And now back to your scheduled programming...

Friday Inquiry

"No expects a Spanish Inquisition..." Sorry I had to. I blatantly stole this from her, and she got it from her, who happens to be the original creator. Without further ado, I give you the Meg's Friday Fill-In

1. I see something... very good in my future, like sleeping in tomorrow!
2. My favorite product EVER is... I'd have to go with coffee as well. It has been my savior this week back at work. Hey, a month can throw a girl off!
3. September reminds me of... The old life, the non wedding, good choices, and a new beginning...
4. My best summer memory is... Spending endless days at the beach with my siblings in cousins. Thinking the 'last rock' was out in the depths of the ocean, which I have come to realize is about 4 - 5 ft deep, and the 'hot spot' in the sand was no hotter than the other spots. This summer it would have to be spending a month just travelling around and seeing friends with the boyfriend (bf)!
5. When I'm grumpy.... I become quiet and distant. I try to hide and take a nap.
6. Hey it's Labor Day weekend! I'm going to... stuff my face at 2 family cookouts, meet a friend for brunch, get together with the girls in the *C* family, do some homework, go out on the boat, and spend sometime with the bf.

Ode to Caffeine

Dear Coffee,

I'd just like to thank you for being such a supportive friend this first week back to work. Those early morning hours were tough. The briefings, the meetings, the training, and all the walking around tested my energy level. However, you were there to hold my hand and keep me alert. You offer so many options but the end result is always, more energy.

Thank you so, so much! I *heart* you!

In other news...

The first week was great! I have been introduced to the world of 9/80, which is where I work my 80 hours in 9 days and have every other Friday off. I will certainly enjoy having a 3 day weekend every other weekend. I'm looking forward to quitting time and the long weekend, which is in 36 minutes! I hope all have a wonderful weekend.

Summer Outings 06

While this really isn't about us travelling, it is about us getting out during the summer... Even if it's local. It was fun to enjoy the warm weather with friends and hit the town. Another summer gone.