"more than halfway" written by Lilho on estrip.org

01/20/11 01:48 - 20.ºF - ID#53460

more than halfway

So my obsession with the dance classes lasted about a week, as do all of my new favorite things...

I have such an odd schedule now that its hard for me to commit to a class especially with my friend being sick this week and I refuse to go alone.

Decided to hike with my cousin Aubrey this morning and three times a week for the next few months as a way of spending time together and also to do something healthy! I felt really on the mountain and was determined to make it all the way up when the wind caught speed and begin pushing us over. We gave in and headed down, partially because it was hard to breathe and partially because it was kinda scary... Here's a few pics. Of to 8 hrs of class and then a 12.5 hour work day tomorrow. Thank god for the weekend off.

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01/19/11 09:07 - 27.ºF - ID#53456

when you're alone

And life is making you lonely you can always go... Downtown.

I keeping getting that song stuck on my head. That rat or mouse from some movies sings it and he falls into the champagne glass... What movie was that???

Anyway, I want to go tropical so badly!!! I wish I could go over spring break but I don't like the thought of a giant frat party so I must wait.

I just really need an exotic trip or something to look forward to so I can get through the semester and a spa day is not enough and idk about vegas...

Maybe ill just wait til summer and surprise my moms.

Downtown. The lights are much brighter there, you can forget all your worries forget all your cares!

Apparently someone has enough time on their hands to place religious paraphernalia inside books they deem inappropriate at my local Barnes and Noble. I read valley of the dolls and then loved it so went to purchase another book from the same author and I found a card inside telling me I need to be saved because I am a sinner...

I might go back to the bookstore tonight and buy yet another jaqueline Susann novel and see if they placed this lovely trinket inside all of her books...

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01/15/11 10:37 - 24.ºF - ID#53445

simply put

sometimes men in general can be the biggest all around douches in the world. women too...

sorry guys i was stuck in the icu(guy c u today with an all male crew) and pretty much spent the whole day hating life.

they were either jerks who talked down to me or making weird passes or staring at my rear. eeew.

im accepting my non role in the dating world forever.

and i saw an rn picking his nose.

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01/12/11 09:55 - 19.ºF - ID#53427

most fun ever!

I am such a homebody these days... I decided to step out of my shell a bit this past weekend and go out and have some fun.

Fun is an understatement for the weekend... Probably one of the best weekends of my life!

Decided to go out dancing with my girl Liz on Saturday after a day of shopping and lunching with the moms. I bought her a laptop with a bit of help from (e:hodown). It felt nice to do something for my moms, she had a rough year.

So I actually was going to bail on going out because I'm lame but I'm so glad I didn't! We ended up meeting all sorts of characters and professional sports players which it seems I have a penchant for this, which is odd because I know nothing about sports. Anyway I yelled out to this guy who was talking to me that he looks like Lebraun James and it ends up he plays for the cavaliers, kinda a huge insult. Oops. He was trying to have an after party at the Ritz but we ditched out in favor of sleep. Then I met some former NFL player, which I again know nothing about.

Oh a whim I bought courtside tickets for the suns game and proceeded to sit directly behind the cavaliers player I insulted the night before. sitting courtside is like being in the cool club, it was so fun and VIP feeling.

Then we went dancing again Sunday night and they were all these people in town for the college football championships which I again had no clue about. We went this club that blasts cold smoky air onto the dancefloor, very fun. We ended up tearing up that dancefloor... So fun! All the pretty girls we asking to dance with us, I guess we have skills?!

Anyway, to top it all off, it has been comfirmed I will be starting my first block of the professional teachers program @ asu, so now I want to celebrate again! I'm proud that I finally have a set direction in my career. Asu is also a really good school so that makes me excited as well!!!

2011 is a year I definitely have a great feeling about!

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01/07/11 09:20 - 17.ºF - ID#53406

dance class

I signed up at a dance studio for a month to see if I have finally found my exercise of choice. I actually would choose no exercise and to be very toned from eating pizza and decadent meats but this is not the case...

Let's just say I worked out so hard I became sick and threw up after. I didn't even realize how hard it was until the drive home when I thought I was going to have to pull over.

I am now so sore from two days and three classes of dance that it hurts to simply sit down or walk.

Yowsa! I love it, ill be tip top in no time and its fun too! However I need to practice but I really suck at learning steps and routines. I can dance well just freestyle but actual dance class... This shiz is haaaard!

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01/04/11 06:12 - 30.ºF - ID#53391

pet peeve

Sorry animal lovers but I think you are all gross. A home is not meant to be infested with dog hair that makes my newly washed clothing appear dirty and hair covered.

Animals do not belong in the home.

I'm also extremely allergic so I then have to wash everything- not just because it appears hair covered but because I also cannot breath.

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12/29/10 10:29 - 28.ºF - ID#53348

trapped in az

my sis might not make it back to nyc for a while more, was supposed to flight out tomorrow, but everything is still so backed up. i should make use of this time and put her to work.

she's sitting here typing very loudly, i think she is taking out her aggression on the laptop, but what we really need is some yard work done.

off to the mall and to see narnia... later peaches.

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12/24/10 10:26 - 23.ºF - ID#53328

i am a hoarder

Apparently my room had taken on a life of its own. (E:hodown) has been insisting I downsize and get rid of stuff. Threw out a bunch of makeup the other day and yesterday 12 bags of "stuff" was hauled out of my bedroom.

The "stuff" included:

Every kind of clothing possible

Shoes

Jewelry mostly broken

At least three pairs of sunglasses

A plastic Barbie tiara

At least one fully empty box

Pullups... Wtf? I work with special needs kids... Somehow ended up with their pullups, unused FYI

Many many books

4 bags of trash, 8 bags to goodwill.

How did I accumulate all of this? I had at least 20 pairs of jeans and 20 black tees. I was forced to get rid of quite a bit, but its Xmas and I'm ready to collect and refill my collection of "stuff". Jk... I am over my hoarding ways and shall continue to downsize and simplify my life.

Pics to come...

Merry (e:strip)mas. Hearts.

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12/20/10 12:23 - 27.ºF - ID#53306

woohoo!

(e:hodown) arrives today! Gotta clean up the house and get fresh!

I really can't wait to just chill with her this week. I feel like its just what I need. My brother and sister and niece and mom are my life... Wish we could all be together, but I will make the best of it.

I want to save up for a big family vaca soon... Maybe a beach house rental!

We are having aunts and uncles over and doing a spa day and eating tons of lobster and Mexican food!!!!
What is everyone else doing?

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12/18/10 04:25 - 27.ºF - ID#53298

on breakups and heartbreak

I noticed (e:hodown)'s post about her breakup and wanted to put my thoughts out there.

I think certain breakups we never actually get over, but more learn to accept the reasons it ended and learn why it didn't work.

Ill always care about some people I dated and even love them in a way, but there comes a point when I realize it wasn't meant to be and I'm ok with that. I can look back and laugh at how upset I was or how I thought I'd never date again or feel happy.

Even now, there's someone I recently dated who I will always have feelings for but there's nothing I can change about the situation... So for now I think pleasantly about the times we had and hope that person is doing well.

As for the crappy breakups that leave you feeling used and worthless, it is true this other person is probably not doing as well as you think. I am a strong believer in karma and making the right decisions and people who treat other fairly are rewarded. My advice for next time is to evaluate the relationship more in the future... Do you want the same things? If not, life is too short to settle so move on.

Dating sucks, especially in the digital age. Americans want too much too soon and nothing is ever good enough. So, I'd like to think if I spend my time doing what is good for me, and things I enjoy... I will eventually meet my penguin and sail off into the sunset. If this doesn't happen, I think I can suck it up and be ok having amazing friends and family...

They also say it takes half as long as you dated to get over a lover... Wait 6 months and spent this time being completely selfish and freeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Also, go to Vegas- it is the quintessential single place for being carefree and remembering why it can be truly awesome to be a single lady!