I don't have a catchy title for this post

I haven't had a real date in 11 years. Sad I know. I've never been good at judging guys and so my dates are always something that I have to pay for. Literally. I can't remember the last time a guy took me out, bought me dinner and we did something and there wasn't sex or at least making out expected and involved. So i stopped trying. I stopped giving a damn. So my loneliness is my own damn fault. I think I may try dating again. I know that I'll suck at it, but I need to do something. I'm lonely and I don't like it. anyway. I may be MIA for a while. Moving and no internet until the 28th in the new place. I'll try to check on stuff in the apt office. You guys are awesome

oy my life

Had a really bad weekend workwise. Just terrible. I was ready to just up and cry. So I go to get my keys......and they hadn't taken the vendor locks off yet. I laughed. so tomorrow after work I actually get to see my apartment!

Things I can do in my new apartment

I am not going to be able to sleep tonight. Tomorrow is the day I get my keys. (I know you guys will be excited when I don't post about the damn apartment.) But I just realized how green I can go by having my own place. No more getting laughed at for recycling. No more getting laughed at for wanting cloth napkins. I can finally have an herb garden out on the balcony. I am so excited. You guys can expect tons of pictures when I get the internet at my place....and my new computer

big girls don't cry

at least not in public of they can help it. Yesterday was a shit day. I fell first thing in the morning, so my arm and hip are all bruised up. I get to work and the store is trashed. Then my corporate guy walks in. I wanted to cry. It was not a pretty visit and bossman and I are not happy. Good thing though was that 3 of our regulars came in and noticed that I was off. They proceeded to walk up to corporate guy and tell him how awesome I am and how they love coming back because I actually care about them and I take an interest in their lives. Good to know that my attempts at faking it are working. now if that praise could be converted to extra money I'd be good. Keys on Sunday and then I start taking little stuff over. Mommy and Daddy come that next weekend and then I'll be in my own place

The countdown begins

6 days and I get my key. This means that almost everything will be unpacked and cleaned by the time my parents make it up on the 14th. That will be a huge accomplishment for me. I won't have any money for the next 3 or 4 months but I will be so much happier. No screaming kids, no moody sister, no having to scrub pots and pans to make sure that they are clean and that I can use them. My parents have a ton of stuff they are bringing. A TV, Crockpot, vacuum, pans, more dishes, more of my stuff. I'll have an actually place of my own with an awesome patio. now to call the cable people and the power people. Life is good

it's a good thing she had a nice rack

I was making sandwiches for these two 16 year old girls. They were talking about what they were going to be for Halloween.

Girl 1: Mindy what are you dressing up as?
Girl 2: I'm going to be the Toast of Christmas Past...you know...from that book by Charles Darwin


I didn't know if I should laugh or cry.

it's been almost 2 years!

Almost 2 years of being vegetarian. My anniversary is Thanksgiving. (I wanted an easy day to remember.) I honestly didn't know if I would be able to do this, but now that I have I'm beyond glad. My health is much better and I'm much more willing to try new things. Like running and exercise in general. Yes, I'm a slacker in that department. Once I shake this sinus infection for good I am going to hit the complex's gym. And I vow to take my doggie for longer and better walks. So since going vegetarian I have:
1. gotten healthier
2. given up smoking (for good this time)
3. Stopped drinking
4. given up not only Dr Pepper but all caffeine
5. vowed to exercise more
6. been drinking tons more water

Now I just need to learn to cook a little more and I'll be all kinds of awesome! Yay me