I'm THAT girl

I'm THAT girl... that girl who needs an online dating profile to find a good guy.
I've caved and decided to see how it goes. What better time than now, right?
There have been a few interesting people. I'm planning on meeting one guy who seems super sweet and we get along great so far. Ah I'm going to feel so weird meeting up in real life (I'll be sure to bring my pepper spray just in case).
If anything it's been entertaining and is keeping my mind off of everything else.
So what if I'm THAT girl who dates online. I'm tired of being THAT girl who dates assholes...
Wish me luck! :)

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Unless you have been very, very lucky, you have undoubtedly experienced events in your life that have made you cry. So unless you have been very, very lucky, you know that a good, long session of weeping can often make you feel better, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit. ~Lemony Snicket

Once again my gut feeling was right. It's over. Once again there was someone better. At this point I'm just numb. I don't know what to think. I'm SO angry...

let's have a toast for the douchebags

Ughh.. I don't even know where to begin. I feel like such a girl posting about boy problems, but I am a girl so I guess it's allowed. We've all been there.

So the boy had been MIA for over two weeks. I let the first week go since he was out of the country but after that I expected at least a text. He's been ignoring my texts and calls and at this point I feel so broken and disrespected.

I'm starting to lose count of the times this happens to me. All I want is answers. Did I do something? What's wrong with me? Why does this keep happening?

At this point I've heard "It's not you, It's me" so many times in various words that I can't help but think that it IS me. For a girl that is so guarded, I fall extremely easily. I'm really at a loss.

I wish I just knew what was going on. The worst is wondering... all day long. I can't get it off of my mind. Every time my phone vibrates my heart beats like crazy hoping it's him. I just have to keep reminding myself that everything happens for a reason. I have my friends and family to pick me up, but it always just feels like I'm missing out on something. That something would be a good guy who treats me right.

You live and you learn though. I'm starting to learn what I deserve and how I should be treated. It's been a long time coming but I'm finally realizing that I do deserve the best and it will come eventually. How many fucking frogs do I have to kiss though?!!

juice and vodka

Your life is now complete.
You're welcome..

Cause I'm proud to be an americaaaan....

Well the 4th of july was a success. It continues to be my favorite holiday. It's just the perfect summer day with sunshine, bikinis, patriotism and LOTS of alcohol. Can't go wrong with that.

My day was a blur as it should be. We managed to see fireworks for the first time in two years which was awesome.

We made friends with random people. We got serenaded and we found our new bff.

I fell off of a wall and scraped the whole back of my leg. I also broke down in the middle of the bar crying. It's safe to say I was quite the train wreck.

We walked down the street belting out "Proud to be an american" in our amazing voices.

Overall, good times with good people. Can't get any better than that.

crazy kids = fun job

One thing that I absolutely love about my job is the crazy things kids say. They have the biggest imaginations ever! Some days I wish I could be in their heads so I know exactly how they think... but since that wont happen I''ll just settle with hearing their insane (most likely made up) stories that they swear are true.

Within 10 minutes of meeting one little boy he claimed:
-he has been bit by a bat, black widow, "white widow", cobra etc.
-he fell of the empire state building and broke both arms and both legs
-he found the titanic which was covered in grass and sucked him in until his mom saved him

One boy at snack time was saying how all the 5th grade girls have a crush on him.
His friend says, "They probably just want your money. That's what happened to me."
*They act like such little adults sometimes

Two boys were telling me a story how they found a magic diamond. I had absolutely no idea what they were talking about but it included tunnels, Zeus, ivy, getting trapped, and saving the world or something like that.

Some requests for face-paint:
-An army guy with a bow and arrow fighting a dragon
-half lion, half crocodile
-ninja
-many other combinations  of animals I never knew existed

Love those crazy kids!

:)

One of my  favorite videos to brighten your day.

No matter how many times I've seen this, I crack up every time. 

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ombre nails

I'm loving this idea! So cute!

Here's my version...

ewww... hands are so weird

Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages...

I have never been to a circus... and as a child I don't think I ever had the want to go. By now as a mid twenty year old I really want to go! I don't know why but I had always though of circuses as kind of creepy and  weird. I picture short fat ring master with messed up teeth and a squeaky laugh. I would really like to know where I got this idea from.

I've been reading Water For Elephants (amazing! go read it) and it really has gotten me in the circus mood. I want to see elephants, sequins, horses, and eat pink popcorn. But the thing is, I want to go see a circus from the 1930's with all the glitz and glam. How much fun would that be? But I'll take a modern day circus (not cirque du soleil). It's definitely being added to my list of things to do before I die.

Are there even circuses around here? Who knows. I'll see one eventually though.

Staycation and random thoughts

What do the roomies and I do when we get kicked out of our apartment for termites? We have a mini vacation of course! Our staycation included getting burnt it the pool, drinking beer in bed, and trying new places even though we've lived here for almost 3 years. The kitty enjoyed it too, especially being able to share a bed with all three of us. Lucky boy ;) Overall, it was pretty fun even though I am happy to no longer be homeless.

The boy is gone and I probably wont see him for 2ish weeks. This is going to be a big test. I'm starting to feel like he isn't as into as he was at the beginning so I'm curious to see how long until he takes the effort (oh so much effort, right?) to give me a call... or even a text, for that matter. We'll see...

Ps. I'm very proud of the new title image. It was my first effort and it turned out better than I thought. Not perfect but just wait.

Happy Father's Day

"Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad." -- Anne Geddes

I think it's safe to say my dad is the best. You should all be jealous. He is the one guy in my life who I know I can count on and who will always be there for me. If I marry a guy like my father I will be a very happy girl. He gives me faith that good guys are out there. My dad has a heart of gold and will go out of his way to help anyone, even strangers. Everyone who meets him loves him, and I don't blame them. I love his sense of humor and how he teases me like a big brother. I love how he acts like he's 30 and hasn't aged since.

My dad is a pretty cool guy and I'm a very lucky girl.

Love you Dad! <3

Listen Up

A great upbeat song to bring in the weekend. Love it!

Band of Skulls- I Know What I Am

Letting my imagination run wild

So lately I've become obsessed with finding things for my future apartment/house of my own. Nothing wrong with a little day dreaming, right?
Some of my fav's:

westelm.com

orangeandpear.com

orangeandpear.com

pinterest

etsy

etsy

ahhh.. I can't wait til I can decorate my own apartment.

One of these days...

About me.

I'm your typical 20 something trying to find my place in the world and having the time of my life while I'm at it. I'm looking for something more and I'm in the process of trying to figure out what that is. Mistakes have been made, learned from, and will probably be made again. I love meeting new people and tend to put others before myself.

All in all, I'm taking life as it come... the good and the bad.

Bring on the adventure!