1. I just went back to work today after having three days off with Phillip. I'm tired.
2. Phillip and I went to P.F. Chang's. We ordered crab wontons as an appetizer and I am still thinking about their crispy goodness and their heavenly plum sauce.
3. We went to the movies and watched "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." I thought it was lovely and strange and exhilarating.
4. I registered for fall classes today. I'm taking Anatomy and Physiology I online and Human Growth and Development on MW nights. Classes start in ten days. I am excited and obviously a nerd.
5. I have my last interview for one of my dream jobs tomorrow.
6. I really wish I could go to the first MSU home game this year. I mean, we're playing MEMPHIS! Not sure that would work out, though. If I get this new job, I would have to work Saturday mornings.
7. My dog only wants MY blanket. He has his very own blanket and his very own couch, but he only wants MY blanket on MY couch. I just wanted you to know this.
8. I love Gibson's Donuts. If you ever try their cinnamon sugar cake doughnuts, you will consider your life well-lived.
9. I may or may not feel too strongly about doughnuts.
10. I had to add this sentence because I didn't want to add only nine random thoughts.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
So much has been done...and yet there is still so much left to do. I am trying to resurrect some of my dreams over the years that may have been engulfed by the consuming tide of adulthood and bills and worries and stress.
Don't get me wrong...I am not running from life. I embrace it. I enjoy being responsible for my livelihood...I get a sense of accomplishment from paying my bills and being self-sufficient and giving my hard-working parents a well-deserved break. I would just like a few more things to enrich my life. Wouldn't we all?
I would like to be able to travel more. It has been so long since I felt warm ocean waves around my ankles and wet sand under my feet...smelled salty air. I would even brave my silly fear of sharks to feel the ocean around me again. I want to see the sun set in another country with someone I love. I want to open my mind and see the world through others' eyes, as well as my own.
I would love to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and satisfy my geeky, 12-year-old heart. Of course, I would reread all 7 books again before going.
I would like to have enough money to actually make all of the interesting baking projects in my cookbooks and on the favorites bar of my Internet browser. I would also like to be able to take pristine and unique photographs of all my creations and, of course, share them with readers.
One of my oldest dreams...I would still like to write a novel or a book of poetry. However, sometimes I am frightened that I won't learn enough interesting things in life to write a good book.
I have almost no musical ability, but I would still like to be able to at least adequately play guitar and the piano...and maybe learn to sing, because the good Lord knows I can't right now. And I love to dance.
I just want to do it all...I have never been able to limit my interests. I have just been collecting and layering them since I was younger and I can't let them go. I want to plan weddings, act in movies or plays, own a bakery, own a gift shop, volunteer internationally, be a psychologist, be a doctor, be a chef...things that are impossible to reconcile with each other.
Maybe it isn't as impossible as it seems.
Maybe I just have to take life one day at a time. Slowly, I will just keep doing things that I want to do, and maybe those little things will build some pretty cool accomplishments.
I do have some big dreams, but I'm realistic, too. I also have some dreams that are a little closer to home...but no less satisfying.
Don't get me wrong...I am not running from life. I embrace it. I enjoy being responsible for my livelihood...I get a sense of accomplishment from paying my bills and being self-sufficient and giving my hard-working parents a well-deserved break. I would just like a few more things to enrich my life. Wouldn't we all?
I would like to be able to travel more. It has been so long since I felt warm ocean waves around my ankles and wet sand under my feet...smelled salty air. I would even brave my silly fear of sharks to feel the ocean around me again. I want to see the sun set in another country with someone I love. I want to open my mind and see the world through others' eyes, as well as my own.
I would love to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and satisfy my geeky, 12-year-old heart. Of course, I would reread all 7 books again before going.
I would like to have enough money to actually make all of the interesting baking projects in my cookbooks and on the favorites bar of my Internet browser. I would also like to be able to take pristine and unique photographs of all my creations and, of course, share them with readers.
One of my oldest dreams...I would still like to write a novel or a book of poetry. However, sometimes I am frightened that I won't learn enough interesting things in life to write a good book.
I have almost no musical ability, but I would still like to be able to at least adequately play guitar and the piano...and maybe learn to sing, because the good Lord knows I can't right now. And I love to dance.
I just want to do it all...I have never been able to limit my interests. I have just been collecting and layering them since I was younger and I can't let them go. I want to plan weddings, act in movies or plays, own a bakery, own a gift shop, volunteer internationally, be a psychologist, be a doctor, be a chef...things that are impossible to reconcile with each other.
Maybe it isn't as impossible as it seems.
Maybe I just have to take life one day at a time. Slowly, I will just keep doing things that I want to do, and maybe those little things will build some pretty cool accomplishments.
I do have some big dreams, but I'm realistic, too. I also have some dreams that are a little closer to home...but no less satisfying.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Home sweet Memphis.
Right now, I'm sitting on my couch eating marshmallow fudge cookies and watching Sex and the City reruns...and I'm happy.
I am happy because my apartment is put together, clean, and equipped with all the necessities. I would still like some more things for it to make it a little more "me"...but I will get all that eventually.
I am happy because I am getting back on track financially...something I could have never done without the support of my parents. Moving is expensive, y'all...even more so than I thought. But I'm finally making some money at work and getting all of my bills paid. Hopefully I'll be able to start saving a little...get some debt squared away...thanks, Dave Ramsey!
I am happy to have a job. I may not always love it...but I'm able to survive because of it. I also enjoying working in general and I enjoy new challenges. However, I really, really, REALLY hope I'm able to go back to school next year. I would like to be able to have a job that adequately funds the more enjoyable aspects of life...like vacations! And a yard big enough for a garden.
I am happy to have the wonderful people in my life. I love my family and friends so much, even if I can't speak to them or see them as much as I would like to, especially since moving to Memphis. I have an amazing boyfriend who I have been able to see almost every week since moving. Pretty lucky, I would say.
My life isn't always easy, but I am figuring out that my life is a good one and that I am blessed. I just needed to open my eyes.
About to completely change the subject with some really boring news here...but I just want everyone to know that I went grocery shopping at ALDI the other day and I loved it! I didn't really know what to expect so I read up on it before I went. Good thing I did! You have to pay a quarter to get a shopping cart and then you get the quarter back when you return it. Apparently it saves money because they don't have to pay anyone to get shopping carts from the parking lot. They also have only one brand of everything so you don't have to stand there comparing prices. Finally, you either bring grocery bags from home or you buy bags from them. All in all, I thought the prices were great and the items were actually of pretty good quality.
The experience did make me feel a little old, though. Not any older than devoting a portion of my blog entry to a grocery shopping experience, but nonetheless...I started to think, "Maybe I'll ask my mom for some cloth grocery bags for Christmas!" And then I realized..."Seriously? Grocery bags for CHRISTMAS? You're getting old, Robyn. And possibly nerdier every day." Upon retelling these thoughts to my boyfriend, he confirmed that this not only makes me old and kind of a dork, but also a hippie. So, I suppose I was right.
I am now ready to post some pictures of my apartment! Here goes.
I am happy because my apartment is put together, clean, and equipped with all the necessities. I would still like some more things for it to make it a little more "me"...but I will get all that eventually.
I am happy because I am getting back on track financially...something I could have never done without the support of my parents. Moving is expensive, y'all...even more so than I thought. But I'm finally making some money at work and getting all of my bills paid. Hopefully I'll be able to start saving a little...get some debt squared away...thanks, Dave Ramsey!
I am happy to have a job. I may not always love it...but I'm able to survive because of it. I also enjoying working in general and I enjoy new challenges. However, I really, really, REALLY hope I'm able to go back to school next year. I would like to be able to have a job that adequately funds the more enjoyable aspects of life...like vacations! And a yard big enough for a garden.
I am happy to have the wonderful people in my life. I love my family and friends so much, even if I can't speak to them or see them as much as I would like to, especially since moving to Memphis. I have an amazing boyfriend who I have been able to see almost every week since moving. Pretty lucky, I would say.
My life isn't always easy, but I am figuring out that my life is a good one and that I am blessed. I just needed to open my eyes.
About to completely change the subject with some really boring news here...but I just want everyone to know that I went grocery shopping at ALDI the other day and I loved it! I didn't really know what to expect so I read up on it before I went. Good thing I did! You have to pay a quarter to get a shopping cart and then you get the quarter back when you return it. Apparently it saves money because they don't have to pay anyone to get shopping carts from the parking lot. They also have only one brand of everything so you don't have to stand there comparing prices. Finally, you either bring grocery bags from home or you buy bags from them. All in all, I thought the prices were great and the items were actually of pretty good quality.
The experience did make me feel a little old, though. Not any older than devoting a portion of my blog entry to a grocery shopping experience, but nonetheless...I started to think, "Maybe I'll ask my mom for some cloth grocery bags for Christmas!" And then I realized..."Seriously? Grocery bags for CHRISTMAS? You're getting old, Robyn. And possibly nerdier every day." Upon retelling these thoughts to my boyfriend, he confirmed that this not only makes me old and kind of a dork, but also a hippie. So, I suppose I was right.
I am now ready to post some pictures of my apartment! Here goes.
A pretty picture in my bathroom.
Looks a little sparse, but more decorations will come!
Some gold sink decorations.
Another picture in my bathroom.
I need a pretty towel to go right here.
I found this wall hanging at a thrift store in Starkville for fifty cents.
My little dining room. I love having a dining table!
My placemats and napkins.
Little kitchen!
Sink area. Thanks for always making sure my sink is shiny, Flylady! My friend Megan got me started on the Flylady system and it really is effective.
The bar area.
Apollo is modeling his husky physique between the two couches.
I love lamp.
New TV stand! Also, Apollo's relaxation area.
Patio area. I would like to get another flowering plant for that empty pot. Love my patio set, though!
I don't have any pictures of my bedroom yet because I still have to figure out where to put a few things. I'm proud of how things are going so far, though. Now I hope to do some more creative things with my place now that I have most of the basics covered.
If anyone has any decorating ideas that don't involved painting my walls, I would love to hear them!
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