playin' catch up

Quite a lot has happened since I last updated. As I said in my last post, Eric's sister Kristen was in town last week visiting. She got in Tuesday night and left Sunday morning and our week was jam-packed in between and it was a rip-roaring good time. I would extrapolate, but I'll bet Eric wants to post about it on our shared blog, so I'll let him do the honors.

In other news, I'm exhausted. We went nonstop from Wednesday until this very moment (almost). This is literally the first moment I've had to just sit and do nothing (besides post to my blog). I can't decide if I'm just extremely overwraught or if I'm getting sick. Eric is at trivia right now, but I just couldn't make it. Nothing sounded better to me tonight than sitting on the couch (currently watching Gilmore Girls) with the cats.

I can't decide if I completely hate my job or if I just...don't like it. A thin line, I know, but there is a line. I don't think I've had a single job that I've liked in my entire life...waiting tables was ok, but that was more the people I worked with that made it good, not the job itself. Anyways, my point is that it would be normal for me to dislike my job, that seems to be a trend in my life. It would not, however, be normal for me to sit complacently in a job that I absolutely loathe. I don't like the girl that I work with. She and I had an argument today about the HPV vaccination. She was appalled to learn that it exists. She was like "But it's a sexually transmitted disease, EW!!!!" I don't really see how that's an argument so I said "It's not like it gives people a free pass to have all the sex they want, there are still other diseases...are you a Republican?" I have no idea why anyone (besides our own government) would be against protecting women from a cancer-causing virus. How would that ever ever be a bad thing? Also, when she gets upset over something (which happens at least 3-4 times a week and lasts the entire day) she flips the hell out and starts sighing really loudly and throwing stuff around like a two year old. Then on top of that, there's my boss. He is a pretty good guy overall, but there are just tons of little things about him that I can't stand. Both he and Deirdre (the Republican) are super-anal and I am very much not. I just feel like I don't fit in there, mostly because I don't. So my question is, is that enough for me to start looking elsewhere? The pay is okay (not great) and I really do enjoy being treated there. The doc does know what he's doing, I'll give him that. But I know this isn't going anywhere for me. I plan to be in school this time next year and there's no reason (besides the hell that is job-searching) for me to stick around in a job that I hate.

So that's what's going on in my mind.

mourning

Fezzik, like his namesake, has passed on. Choi is all alone.

I'm telling you people, there's a Petsmart conspiracy. 3 mice and a fish dying within 2 weeks of purchase (which happens to be their cutoff for refunds) cannot be a coincidence. Unless Eric and I are unknowingly producing poisonous gases, there is no reason for these animals to be dying. We take very good care of them.

In other news, Spider's the cutest.
Kristen's flight comes in tonight; E and I are going to head out for the airport in a few minutes. We should be doing some pretty fun stuff while she's here, not to mention Eric's birthday is Friday. She is our first official visitor (besides Mickey), so she shall pave the way for all of you who are bound to follow.

haircut

So here you are, as promised: a photo of my new haircut.
It's a little blurry and I look extremely unhappy, but this is kinda how pictures go for me. I get depressed because every single picture of me looks like ass and then by the time I get a semi-decent one, I've quit smiling. I can't fake a smile for more than like 3 seconds anyways. So there you have it. It's a really cute haircut and I like it a lot.
As far as the dentist went, I have over $500 in dental work that needs to be done. I need 3 or 4 fillings (I can't remember) and a crown. Yay! Let this be a lesson to the rest of you; go to the dentist, friends. Don't put it off.
Eric and I are off to a coffee shop to continue our GRE studying. Have a great weekend, everyone.

more kitties

At first we were worried about having fish with kitties, especially after the mice incidents (out of the 4 we've had, only 1 was killed by the cats, thank you), but they're really enjoying them. And not for breakfast. They like to just sit and watch them and it's cute as the dickens. I believe Swede is most partial to them.











I have both a dentist's appointment and a haircut today. I'm extremely nervous about the dentist's appointment because I haven't been to the dentist in probably 5 years. I didn't have health insurance for a really long time and just couldn't afford a visit. Now I do have health insurance and I kept putting it off because I hate the dentist (I'm not alone here, I believe). However, I'm pretty certain I have a cavity and the last time I did go, they told me my wisdom teeth were growing in, which I still haven't felt or had issues with. The haircut also makes me nervous because I have only an inkling of what I want and I don't know how to explain it to the girl. However, I do know that I don't like my hair how it is now (you can see it in the post about my bday bbq). I'm going to the girl that cuts Heather's hair and I think she does a great job on Heather, but I don't want my hair that short. We'll see what happens and, good or bad, I'll post pics.
There's an art festival in Golden, CO this weekend. Golden is where Heather is probably going to move at the end of the year. It's also where Buffalo Bill is buried. The downtown of Golden is supposed to be really nice, I look forward to seeing it and I always love an art festival. Plus, they do free horse carriage rides around the Historic Downtown. Yay! I love horse carriage rides. My mom and I did the horse carriage Ghost Tour in Savannah last summer and it was so much fun. I'm a big fan of horses, so I'm lucky that we have 2 right in our back yard.
I may post again with the haircut pictures today. Ciao.

i heart atlanta

No one should take this post to mean I'm unhappy out here or that there aren't a million things to love about Colorado, but lately I've been feeling a little bit homesick for the ol' ATL. I've compiled, in my mind, a list of things I miss about Atlanta.

1. Baran and Paul (the only members of the old crew left in Atlanta. Of course, I miss everyone else, too.)
2. Concrete, skyscrapers, Marta (God love it)
3. Piedmont Park
4. Silver Skillet
5. Fellini's
6. Noche on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons with Eric and Baran
7. Robb and the folks at Mellow
8. North Point Mall (though not in Atlanta proper, it is a damn good mall and I would always go there after lunch w/ Eric at his work).
9. Poker nights (I've gotten a few people to play out here, but it's not the roaring good time it once was for me. I win all the time here, there's no challenge ;)).
10. My good friends, Kimberly and Jackson, at BAC. Who knew sitting around the coffee table chatting the night away could be so fun?
11. Regal Hollywood 24. The ghettoest theater in the history of the universe, but oh the adventures to be had!
12. WAFFFFFFFLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEE HHHHOOOOUUUUSSSEEE!!!!!!!!1
13. Sweetwater and Dogwood beers (although I missed Dogwood before I left Atlanta).
14. Lenox fireworks. The ones here sucked.
15. The Highlander
16. Prince of Wales
17. Having dinner with Eric's family.
18. Hanging out with my family in Atlanta. It was always nice when they'd leave Carrollton for awhile.
19. Tower package store
20. Tower Records
21. Willy's

I'm sure there's tons more, but that's all for now. I'm beginning to sound desperate.

a few additions

I recently recieved some more presents for my birthday. Eric threw me a kind of suprise barbeque yesterday. He told me he wanted to have a bbq for my birthday, but he told me Sunday, and told everyone else Saturday. So I was sitting on the couch, thinking it would be a boring, but relaxing, Sunday when Jeff and Liz pull up. Soon followed by Elgn, Jessica, Heather, Andrew, Lauren, Joe, and Case. It was a pretty good time and I got a couple more presents. Jeff and Liz got me a mani-pedi at a salon in Boulder called ten20, which should be pretty nice. I'm going to see if I can exchange the mani-pedi for some waxing or something. Not that I don't love a good mani-pedi, I definitely do, but I've already found a great place in Boulder for pedicures where they last for almost a month, it's ridiculous. Also, Jeff brought me some spiced rum that's supposed to be great but I haven't tried it yet. Elgn's girlfriend Jessica made me 2 necklaces and a bracelet, which was really sweet. Lauren and Joe left some vodka over here, so I'll assume that's for me. Case gave me his last cigarette (yes, I have quit, but it was my birthday party). It was a pretty good time all in all. Good food, too.

In other news, after Eric and I got back from biking to the market, we found a cow in our backyard. it was odd. I think she was sick b/c she was pooping everywhere and making weird noises. She came back during the bbq, but Elgn scared her away by trying to pet her.

We bought two goldfish today. We've named them Choi and Fezzik. They are just adorable, I'll post pictures later. So, signing off the end of my birthday week, happy birthday to me.

a present inventory

This is what I got for my birthday:

This, if you couldn't read it, is a She-ra DVD (Princess of Power). This is from Heather.

This is from Andrew. It is a poker tabletop, which I think is pretty great.

I would post a picture of Eric's present, but it's just two pieces of paper. He got us front row seats to Cirque de Soleil for when we're in Vegas. I'm very excited about this because, not only have I never seen Cirque de Soleil, I have also never seen it in the front row. Should be a good time and make our Vegas trip complete with a flashy show.

This is all I received for my birthday. If anyone else would like to send a present, let me know and I can provide my address.

my day has been made

I have just discovered that one of my favorite shows (which i thought was cancelled) is in fact returning w/ a new season this Monday. If you have never seen the show Weeds, please do yourself a favor and rent the first season on DVD. It is smart, hilarious, moving, interesting, all at once...I would only be happier if HBO would bring back Carnivale too.

today, a little astrology lesson

The Decanates of Leo
Second Decanate: August 2 through August 12:
Keyword: Expansion
Constellation: Ursa Major, the Great Bear. This is the constellation of the Big Dipper. The Great Bear symboliszes wisdom.
Plantary subruler: Jupiter

The expansive planet Jupiter co-rules your decanate with Leo's Sun, accenting intellectual and visionary qualities. You have a very proud nature and a quick temper. Your ability to dissect problems and see immediately what needs to be done gives you an authority that others respond to. Though you are jovial and good-humored, it's hard for you to laugh at yourself. You are ambitious, but not just for money; what you want is to know more, to gain in intelligence. While you can do manual labor, you much prefer mental pursuits. Sometimes you are thought of as being brash and overconfident, but this is simply a genuine expression of your enthusiasm and willingness to try.

It is often said that Mercury makes life understandable, for it is the planet of intelligence.
On the day of my birth, Mercury was in Virgo. This position of Mercury gives a fine analytical quality to the mind. You like to deal in facts; before you make up your mind you must know all sides to the question and get all the information available in order to analyze it. Once you form a theory, you're quite convinced it is the truth. Thenceforward, you expect raliity to conform to your ideas, rather than vice versa. You have an intellectual intolerance for people who are sloppy in their thinking; you don't really understand human failings. Your emotional detachment makes you an excellent scientist, researcher, teacher or reporter. You are very quick to learn and can usually memorize long pages of material. A fault is your eagerness to take on too much work or too many projects. You wear yourself down, and at times become nervous and hyper-critical. As a Mercury-Virgo, you have a superb talent for creative crafts.

Mars is the planet of physical energy. It governs your sex drive, your forcefulness, and your aggression. Mars is the planet that spurs you into action.
On the day I was born, Mars was in Scorpio. Mars in Scorpio underscores persistence and intensity. As a Mars-Scorpio you are a hard-driving and resourceful person whose strength is not so much shown in the heat of action as in determination and relentlessness. Your efforts are well disciplined, always directed toward a purpose. there are no wasted movements or neeless expenditures of energy. You have a strong and deeply felt sexuality. However, it is sometimes an emotional sexuality, displayed in jealousy, anger, hurt feelings, and resentment. Though it is possible for you to be ruthless in your relationships, you are far more often simply quarrelsome and touchy. This positioni of Mars enhances imagination and a powerful creative drive. You are always able to move an audience. Often you are attracted to professions or situations that contain an element of danger or death.

(And finally, in case you were getting bored)

Venus is the planet of love and pleasure. It rules over your capacity to express affection and to enjoy beauty. In addition, Venus lends your personality allure and desirability, and tells what kind of sex appeal you possess.
On the day of my birth, Venus was in Cancer. As a Venus-in-Cancer person you are romantic and sensitive. Being loved is more important to you than almost anything else, though you often conceal this need under a shell of reserve. You are not, however, so blindly romantic that you don't carefully consider future security. For example, if you are a man you may not propose marriage until you have som reliable means of earning a living; if you are a woman you make sure you won't end up sharing your lover's poverty or struggling to support him. In a love affair, you would much rather be pursued than do the pursuing; you need the reassurance that someone wants you enough to go after you. Once you feel secure you are demonstrative and sensual. You have a wonderful gift for eloquenc and you are also intensely sentimental. You will make a big fuss over your lover's birthday and remember the anniversary of the day you first met [Heather's birthday 11/2 almost 4 years ago]. This postition of Venus indicates strong family loyalty. Venus-Cancerians are delightfully content to be at home and often love to cook.

All of these tasty morsels of info are brought to you by The Only Astology Book You'll Ever Need, a book given to me by Eric's sister, Kristen. I treasure this book, it is sooooo interesting.

So if you got through all that, you deserve to know that today is my birthday, hence the astrology lesson. I have reached the long-sought aging plateau of 24. Nothing special about 24 really, I just think it's kinda the best age to be. I like the fact that the numbers are divisible and also square roots and, of course, both even. It's a pleasing, round number and tends to remind old people of good times past. I have a pleasant feeling about 25-28 as well, but 29 scares me.

My birthday thus far has been completely uneventful (not to mention void of presents), but it is only 3:42 pm where I am, so it's all fun and happiness from here on out, I'm sure. I'll post another day about all the wonderful presents I'm bound to receive today.

the first of many posts about my cat

Is it just me, or does Spider bear a striking resemblance to the bat-eared fox?

an exercise in restraint

Heather received this message from my little sister Aly yesterday:

wannafanta91: you know how dad treats yall and people whom he doesnt like.....
[16:06] wannafanta91: how he doesnt make eye contact with you or answer you...
[16:06] wannafanta91: pretty much treats you like shit
[16:06] wannafanta91: he treats me like that
[16:06] wannafanta91: oh well
[16:06] wannafanta91: he wont be making any decisions for me in my life any more

This makes me more sad than you could ever imagine and the reason is two-fold. I put up with his bullshit because I always knew he treated the other two really well and was generally a good dad to them. Secondly, how mature and perceptive is she? When did this happen? When did she become a young woman?

first post on my new blog

I've switched from LJ officially. Nobody ever really posted on it anymore and I didn't like the setup there, so here I am. I'm also debating whether I should give out this new address or just use it for myself. I need to get back to writing, this could be a good way. I prefer writing by hand, but typing is just so much faster.
I just finished another two minute conversation with my mother. It's interesting because my mom used to call me and keep me on the phone for hours. I would always avoid her calls until I knew I could devote at least an hour to just sitting on the phone with her. I feel bad because I avoided her calls for that reason so many times that she doesn't really call me anymore. I miss talking to her. More than that, I miss her being happy. I miss talking to her when she's happy. Now when she calls, the conversation goes a little something like this:

M- "Hi."
K- "Hi. How's it going?"
M- "Oh, pretty good. [Insert recent church argument or news about Aly or Mary here]"
K- "That's cool."
M- "What's going on with you?"
K- "Nothing really interesting, [Insert latest news on job or grad school search here]"
M- "OK, I have to go. Talk to you later, love you."

It's so odd too because I used to get every mundane detail of every aspect of her life and now I mostly just get news about the girls. I'd think it was my fault, but Heather gets the exact same phone calls.

Strange, huh?