Not much to report, other than I've been sleeping all day long.
I think I'm going to make some pasta primavera (that sounds so good right now)
I went to see the Nutcracker with Erin and her two nieces Victoria and Brooke last night. I had a lot of fun. I've never been to the Ballet before. We sat in the Mezzanine, and the view was awesome. It was funny though because the girls during the second act were getting kind of ancy (they're only 5 and 6). So at one point, Brooke decides that whispering is for the birds, and right before this one guy is ending his dance, he does some wierd twirly thing and Brooke just yells out "Anyone can do that!" It was so hillarious! The people behind us were cracking up...we were like "Brooke...shhhhhhh". I was trying not to laugh.
So Cory left town Friday night. He took me out to dinner and then gave me his house key and left...I was really really sad. I miss him so much. He's going to call me on Tuesday (he called yesterday) because he might come home Thursday, and if he does, he's going to take me on an all expense paid trip to Tulsa! lol! I told him I was broke, and he told me not to worry about anything because he just wants to travel with me. But if he doesn't come back on Thursday, then he wont be back untill Saturday:( He went to Denver to visit his friend, but it turns out his friend is actually flying in to go to Tulsa...he should be arriving today (I think they guys actually made it in time to give him a ride to the airport!) lol.
He told me that when he got to Tulsa Friday night, he stayed up untill 4AM partying! I've only seen Cory stay up that late a couple of times...so I thought it was pretty crazy! Plus the fact that he doesn't like to drink that much. I'm glad he had fun. I hope he's having fun in Denver. He tried to get me to go with him but I couldn't take off work.
I stayed at his house last night...that was awesome. Started reading 1984, got some good sleep...that's about it. My break is probably the most boring and stupid break ever. I'm not doing anything and it's cold as crap and there is so much holiday traffic...I'm affraid to ride anywhere in Norman because the drivers are INSANE during this holiday season! I think I might bundle up tonight though and ride to my friend Dougs (assuming he's home)
I got a job interview with the Fine Arts Library at OU! I'm so excited! I really hope I get that job! I would rather have the Fancy That job, but it's not looking promising because of my coaching schedule. However, the Fine Art's Library might be a little more flexible and I might even be able to get more hours because they open way earlier than Fancy That!
I'm just trying to get a job as quickly as possible so that I can start saving as much money as possible in order to move out. I can't live here anymore. I need my own space, and I'm tired of feeling like I'm in highschool. Hell I'm 25 years old, I've been independent for the past nine years! This sucks!
Anyway, that primavera is calling me!!!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
job hunting...sucks...
So I went and applied at Fancy That today. Everyone, keep your fingers crossed. I really really want to work there! I need to find another job to coincide with the coaching. I'm trying to save money so I can go to Austria for my graduation trip. That's right, forget San Francisco (well don't forget it...put it on hold) I'm going to Austria (assuming I find a job and save enough money!)
So I could just go get an easy holiday job at the mall, but I don't want to work for corporate America, and I could get a big people job, but I don't want to quit coaching. I love coaching...so I think the best kind of job for me is local business. I want to work at a place like Fancy That or Native Roots...I realize these kinds of jobs are more difficult to get and it's all about who you know, but I know some people! If I work at Fancy That, I'll be decorating cakes! How cool is that?
So yeah, back to Austria...the mother land! Cory and I were talking about the San Francisco trip, and we some how got on the subject of traveling...And then we decided that the best trip for us would be Austria! Dad already told me that he would pay for my passport...and all I need to do is save money for my trip! My plan is to live at home with my parents (for as long as my little heart can take it) and save everything that I get...that way I can travel!
The hard part is this though...I really really really want to move out of here as soon as possible. I'm tired of not having my own space (real tired). I almost feel like I'm couch surfing constantly because I'mm never home. I stay at Cory's a lot because I go crazy sleeping here. Plus, I can't make my room at my parents house my own. They have it set up exactly how they want it...and so in turn, it's not my own space...it's a storage guest room at this point. Plus I really really really hate living out of boxes and having half of my stuff in storage.
But enough complaining, because on the upside, I'm not paying rent, food, or hell...I'm not even paying for my gas half of the time. Its rather nice to have a financial break!
We set up the Christmas tree last night. Setting up the tree in the Neel household is a rather stressful event. We all usually argue the entire time. Mom and sister started to argue but I put a halt to that as quickly as possible simply because I didn't want to listen to it. The tree looks nice...it looks like Christmas here. Usually I'm really excited about Christmas, but this year, I just don't know. I'm more looking forward to eating a really nice dinner and enjoying the company of my familly. I think I'm going to try and hang out with Dougy as much as possible. I hung out with Dougy over the break a couple of years ago and it felt SO good!
Cory is going to Denver On Saturday....I'll be "house sitting" for him...meaning, I'm sleeping in the city for 9 days (thank god!) I'll sure miss him. I think he's going to miss me too. He told me the other day that "life wasn't worth much without having somoeone to love". He said this as he was nuzzling against me and cuddling me. He melts my heart. I swear...puppy love is the greatest feeling, and it's the greatest feeling when you haven't had puppy love in a long time, and it's even better when you're not looking for marriage or anything serious.
We had a very serious talk about marriage...I told him exactly how I felt. I don't want to get married, ever. I don't believe that I need a ring around my finger to know that someone loves me. If I am in love, and the person loves me back, then I would rather just spend my time with them. I don't want to go through the stress of planning a wedding or any of that junk. It was incredible to talk to him about how I felt, because he feels the exact same way! We really connected. It was a really special conversation and a very special day that we spent together.
I made him cry. I bought him a cupcake the other day and wrote a little note with it telling him how happy I was to have him in my life and that he makes me feel incredible...and he totally started crying. It was so cute.
Oh geeze, enough mushy gushy...
I'm going to go enjoy a chai with my mom and call Dougy!
So I could just go get an easy holiday job at the mall, but I don't want to work for corporate America, and I could get a big people job, but I don't want to quit coaching. I love coaching...so I think the best kind of job for me is local business. I want to work at a place like Fancy That or Native Roots...I realize these kinds of jobs are more difficult to get and it's all about who you know, but I know some people! If I work at Fancy That, I'll be decorating cakes! How cool is that?
So yeah, back to Austria...the mother land! Cory and I were talking about the San Francisco trip, and we some how got on the subject of traveling...And then we decided that the best trip for us would be Austria! Dad already told me that he would pay for my passport...and all I need to do is save money for my trip! My plan is to live at home with my parents (for as long as my little heart can take it) and save everything that I get...that way I can travel!
The hard part is this though...I really really really want to move out of here as soon as possible. I'm tired of not having my own space (real tired). I almost feel like I'm couch surfing constantly because I'mm never home. I stay at Cory's a lot because I go crazy sleeping here. Plus, I can't make my room at my parents house my own. They have it set up exactly how they want it...and so in turn, it's not my own space...it's a storage guest room at this point. Plus I really really really hate living out of boxes and having half of my stuff in storage.
But enough complaining, because on the upside, I'm not paying rent, food, or hell...I'm not even paying for my gas half of the time. Its rather nice to have a financial break!
We set up the Christmas tree last night. Setting up the tree in the Neel household is a rather stressful event. We all usually argue the entire time. Mom and sister started to argue but I put a halt to that as quickly as possible simply because I didn't want to listen to it. The tree looks nice...it looks like Christmas here. Usually I'm really excited about Christmas, but this year, I just don't know. I'm more looking forward to eating a really nice dinner and enjoying the company of my familly. I think I'm going to try and hang out with Dougy as much as possible. I hung out with Dougy over the break a couple of years ago and it felt SO good!
Cory is going to Denver On Saturday....I'll be "house sitting" for him...meaning, I'm sleeping in the city for 9 days (thank god!) I'll sure miss him. I think he's going to miss me too. He told me the other day that "life wasn't worth much without having somoeone to love". He said this as he was nuzzling against me and cuddling me. He melts my heart. I swear...puppy love is the greatest feeling, and it's the greatest feeling when you haven't had puppy love in a long time, and it's even better when you're not looking for marriage or anything serious.
We had a very serious talk about marriage...I told him exactly how I felt. I don't want to get married, ever. I don't believe that I need a ring around my finger to know that someone loves me. If I am in love, and the person loves me back, then I would rather just spend my time with them. I don't want to go through the stress of planning a wedding or any of that junk. It was incredible to talk to him about how I felt, because he feels the exact same way! We really connected. It was a really special conversation and a very special day that we spent together.
I made him cry. I bought him a cupcake the other day and wrote a little note with it telling him how happy I was to have him in my life and that he makes me feel incredible...and he totally started crying. It was so cute.
Oh geeze, enough mushy gushy...
I'm going to go enjoy a chai with my mom and call Dougy!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Mid Day Awesomeness!
Some pics for you're viewing pleasure!This is me riding my new fixie around my new neighborhood!
Here are the newest finished cards! (from top left to right) Drink To My Health, Uncooth Language, Quixotic, You Mama, Il Cuore, Eristic
Here I am working on the cards in Minneapolis (one of the only MN pics that will upload! lol)
Drink To My Health, Inspired by my idea of wanting to be healthy and not drink as much, so all of you out there, go ahead, drink to my health!
You Mama, trying my hand and handstyles...I've got a loooooooong way to go!
I finished Creative Therapies today. Good class, except I wish I had the will power to over come my desire to skip class all of the time. I think I'm just at that point in college where I don't really care as long as I pass. Bad attitude to have, but I've been in school working on my bachelors for oh, seven years! Not only that, I'm tired. I'm extremely tired. I've worked full time all throughout school, and played derby, and gone to school full time. This was my semester of going to school part time and barely working. I need to graduate...and I think I have a plan for when I graduate. I'm going to stay in Norman. I'm going to work part time for a while. I would like to find a job that is very community based. I would love to work at a place like Native Roots or something of that nature. Next semester is my last semester, and I'm going to really crank it out. I'm just going to suck up any desire of skipping class that I have, and just go!
Today I'm going to take it extremely easy. I'm going to get in the hot tub, I'm going to take a nap, whatever...maybe read a book...then I'm going to ride to work, and after work go to the city and spend more time with my boo. Becca called earlier, and I guess Toddy is MCing at some party...maybe we'll go check that out, but it's going to be yet another busy weekend.
On the Agenda as of now
Friday night
Plaza District with Erin
Becca's friends party at her shop (bringing Erin)
Balthazars show
Saturday
Holiday parade in Norman
Art Market
nap!
holiday party with Becca (and maybe Cory and Toddy?)
Sunday
Inservice at the Y...yuck!
well, that concludes my mid day post! enjoy the cards...there's plently more where that came from!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Long awaited post...but still no pics!
Fear not though! I'm uploading the pictures from Minneapolis right now. I've been busy moving and doing swim team and school stuff.
So I'm now living at home, with the fam...it's okay sometimes. I'm thankful for free rent and food, but I miss being in my own environment. I like being able to decorate how I want and I miss being able to bring people over to my place any time I want. Living with my parents is difficult because they are very private people. But at the same time, I get my own "wing" of the house, and I don't have to worry about the crazy monetary issues. Right now I just have to focus on working.
I cooked a bomb ass dinner with my mom last night. Everyone in my family loved it. I made shrimp scampi with ghee, onion, garlic, himala sea salt, green onions and cilantro. My mom made rice pilaf and salad....mmmmm
Also had a great girls night Saturday with Toddy's girl Becca...Toddy and Cory call us peas and carrots (I'm carrots!) We had so much fun. We hung out with her sister and drank wine, then we went to a bar called the Biting Sow to listen to some good ole blues! We got free drinks too because we were the cutest girls there! After that we went to a parking lot and danced. She is so cool. I love Becca! I'm going to her sister's house tomorrow night for "Recession night"...a form of girls night with cheap wine and food! Can't wait.
I'm also going to Duncan America with Cory tomorrow. I don't have to work so I'm skipping class and he's going to show me what he does at work. I can't wait. We've been spending way more time together. I'm having fun and feel great about getting to know him more. He told me the other day that he feels honored to hang out with me and that he's proud of me...
...oooooo pics are uploaded to my desktop...I'm going to start a new post right now with photos!
So I'm now living at home, with the fam...it's okay sometimes. I'm thankful for free rent and food, but I miss being in my own environment. I like being able to decorate how I want and I miss being able to bring people over to my place any time I want. Living with my parents is difficult because they are very private people. But at the same time, I get my own "wing" of the house, and I don't have to worry about the crazy monetary issues. Right now I just have to focus on working.
I cooked a bomb ass dinner with my mom last night. Everyone in my family loved it. I made shrimp scampi with ghee, onion, garlic, himala sea salt, green onions and cilantro. My mom made rice pilaf and salad....mmmmm
Also had a great girls night Saturday with Toddy's girl Becca...Toddy and Cory call us peas and carrots (I'm carrots!) We had so much fun. We hung out with her sister and drank wine, then we went to a bar called the Biting Sow to listen to some good ole blues! We got free drinks too because we were the cutest girls there! After that we went to a parking lot and danced. She is so cool. I love Becca! I'm going to her sister's house tomorrow night for "Recession night"...a form of girls night with cheap wine and food! Can't wait.
I'm also going to Duncan America with Cory tomorrow. I don't have to work so I'm skipping class and he's going to show me what he does at work. I can't wait. We've been spending way more time together. I'm having fun and feel great about getting to know him more. He told me the other day that he feels honored to hang out with me and that he's proud of me...
...oooooo pics are uploaded to my desktop...I'm going to start a new post right now with photos!
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