Tonight I FaceTime'd with Molly. We both went to Panera Bread and ordered something. We then found mobile hotspots and "ate dinner together." It felt really good to see her cute smile again. I realize I really miss her, but I'm not sure I'm ready to rush things with her yet. What do I mean by that? Well, I know she's super fun to be around, and I know she makes me smile whenever I see her, and I know she's beautiful and easy to look at, I just don't know if I'm ready to move in together yet. I feel like that is a really big step and I'm not sure I'm emotionally mature/ready for that just yet. I'm not willing to give up being a guy. I like being able to hoot and holler with the guys and make cat calls. I like being able to come home at night and not have to worry about stumbling over myself and being chewed out. Not that I think Molly would do any of this; I'm just saying I'm not sure I'm ready to grow up yet. The thing I have going against me / in Molly's favor is that I'm no longer around my boys (Jason, Bryan, etc), therefore the opportunities to do these "guy things" aren't going to be as rampant. The other thing is I know she is a very special girl and I would hate to lose something wonderful like her just because I wanted another couple nights of acting like an idiot. My plan is to continue taking it slow and see where things go. I'm still young, and it's still a very important decision with significant implications, so the last thing I would certainly want to do is make a haste decision with such huge implications.
But I do like her a lot and I do think she is something special. :-/
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday = (no) funday?
Well... What a bummer today has been. With the anarchy that was last night (the rm next to me was filled with 20+ underage Asian teenagers throwing a party - I called the front desk FIVE times and then finally the cops came to break up the ruckus), I didn't get the greatest sleep last night and was up (unfortunately) pretty early. Since I woke up so early , I decided it might be a good idea to move my rental car out of the 'reserved for checking in' car spot. Nothing spells ruining a good moment when you're paying for a towing. Fortunately for me, my car was still there and I was able to move it with no issues.
So why Sunday no funday? Well... Because I've spent the entire day in my hotel room with the sniffles, stuffy noise, and occasional sweats. So... I think I might be somehow a little sick already. I'm going to go ahead and blame that one on the air travel.
So what did I do today? Watched a hilarious Will Ferrell movie ('Everything Must Go'), NBA playoff games, and 'Mad Men' (what a great series that is by the way... It's nothing but a show about men getting what they want and women basically knowing there place... I know, wrong, but it was awesome none the less. Definitely will continue to watch that series on Netflix).
So since I wasn't feeling very well, I decided to stay in and order room service. What a crime that is! For a chicken quesadilla it was $12 and a calamari appetizer it was $10, and then there was a $3 room service charge, and then girl stood there waiting for a tip (and she was somewhat cute so I had to give her a decent tip) so I tipped $5. Boy I hope I can get that expensed because I would not have done that had I known.
Well... Time to eat it before it goes $40 cold!!!
So why Sunday no funday? Well... Because I've spent the entire day in my hotel room with the sniffles, stuffy noise, and occasional sweats. So... I think I might be somehow a little sick already. I'm going to go ahead and blame that one on the air travel.
So what did I do today? Watched a hilarious Will Ferrell movie ('Everything Must Go'), NBA playoff games, and 'Mad Men' (what a great series that is by the way... It's nothing but a show about men getting what they want and women basically knowing there place... I know, wrong, but it was awesome none the less. Definitely will continue to watch that series on Netflix).
So since I wasn't feeling very well, I decided to stay in and order room service. What a crime that is! For a chicken quesadilla it was $12 and a calamari appetizer it was $10, and then there was a $3 room service charge, and then girl stood there waiting for a tip (and she was somewhat cute so I had to give her a decent tip) so I tipped $5. Boy I hope I can get that expensed because I would not have done that had I known.
Well... Time to eat it before it goes $40 cold!!!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Day late, but a dollar more?
So yesterday I was too tired to blog, so I decided to push it off till this more and try to do two entries today.
Yesterday (Friday) was nice. I talked with my boss about expectations for the next couple weeks, and also learned a decent amount about the business and how some of the inner workings work.
I like Andy (my supervisor) a lot. He's a nice/good guy. He speaks softly, but seems to be very knowledgeable at the same time. The thing I like the most is he seems to be very easy going, flexible, and understanding.
The plan is for me to work 7-4. I decided to try to work these hours do that I only miss 2 hours off the east coast time as opposed to 3 (plus it might be nice when there's a sporting event to catch at night :-). We also talked about how it's logical for the company to pay for my dinners (since I technically don't have my belongings - pots and pans - to cook) and how if I need time (e.g., when the movers come to deliver my things) that I can take some time off.
The nfl draft is progressing. I think the Browns saved themselves with the pick of Miami (Fl) WR Travis Benjamin. I think he's a stud who can really help out this team and provide some much needed separation and big play potential on the edges. Unfortunately I still think the Steelers have had a better draft (Decastro, Mike Adams, and Sean Spence).
Today's agenda...
Find a bank that has branches both here and back home, and open a new account.
Complete the HR paperwork (I swear it's a novel's-worth).
As for tonight...??? Idk. This is definitely the part I don't like. I wish I was back home so I could rely on Jason for something to do (he always was able to find something to do --- it's easy to do when everyone likes you :-/ ), but unfortunately in out here all by myself with no one to call. I'm definitely going to have to step out of my comfort zone and break the ice.
I'm wishing Molly was out here with me. It's starting to get very lonely out here (if you know what I mean). And it's not a good sign that I'm missing her this early too already. I've only been away from her for 4 days. Not good.
Well... The bathroom is calling. Time to get in tip top shape and see what bank I can find.
Adios!
Yesterday (Friday) was nice. I talked with my boss about expectations for the next couple weeks, and also learned a decent amount about the business and how some of the inner workings work.
I like Andy (my supervisor) a lot. He's a nice/good guy. He speaks softly, but seems to be very knowledgeable at the same time. The thing I like the most is he seems to be very easy going, flexible, and understanding.
The plan is for me to work 7-4. I decided to try to work these hours do that I only miss 2 hours off the east coast time as opposed to 3 (plus it might be nice when there's a sporting event to catch at night :-). We also talked about how it's logical for the company to pay for my dinners (since I technically don't have my belongings - pots and pans - to cook) and how if I need time (e.g., when the movers come to deliver my things) that I can take some time off.
The nfl draft is progressing. I think the Browns saved themselves with the pick of Miami (Fl) WR Travis Benjamin. I think he's a stud who can really help out this team and provide some much needed separation and big play potential on the edges. Unfortunately I still think the Steelers have had a better draft (Decastro, Mike Adams, and Sean Spence).
Today's agenda...
Find a bank that has branches both here and back home, and open a new account.
Complete the HR paperwork (I swear it's a novel's-worth).
As for tonight...??? Idk. This is definitely the part I don't like. I wish I was back home so I could rely on Jason for something to do (he always was able to find something to do --- it's easy to do when everyone likes you :-/ ), but unfortunately in out here all by myself with no one to call. I'm definitely going to have to step out of my comfort zone and break the ice.
I'm wishing Molly was out here with me. It's starting to get very lonely out here (if you know what I mean). And it's not a good sign that I'm missing her this early too already. I've only been away from her for 4 days. Not good.
Well... The bathroom is calling. Time to get in tip top shape and see what bank I can find.
Adios!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Day #2
Day #2 was still filled with trying to catch up on work emails. When I woke up in the morning, I was stunned to see all the rain and puddles on the ground. If felt like I hadn't left Ohio. The only difference however was that when 10 o'clock rolled around, it was actually perfect weather by then. The sun was out. The skies were blue. And the temp was probably about 70 degrees.
After work, I stopped at the grocery store and bought some staples - peanut butter and jelly. I was lease too see that the prices weren't too extravagant. But the store layout was a little crazy.
I watched the nfl draft tonight. I was very displease with the browns. I'm borderline ready to jump off the bandwagon. While I'm happy we landed Richardson, I'm salty wetraded out ONE spot to get him and we basically forfeited the draft picks we could have used to move up more important / later picks. I would have much rather stay fit at #4, and taken our chances of landing Richardson at #4, or draft Kalil or Blackmon if Richardson was gone. We then could have taken those picks and used them to move up our 22nd pick in the first rd to go after Michael Floyd. But... We are Cleveland and we make stupid decisions.
The straw that might be breaking my back is taking 29 yr old QB Brandon Weeden with the 22nd pick. Come on Cleveland! Way to waste a 1st rd pick. Yes McCoy is not the answer, but neither is Weeden!
I'm so upset (and mostly tired) that I can't even talk about this (or anything else for that matter), so I'm going to be a bum and turn in before 930 pm. I know... I'm a girl. Thanks.
After work, I stopped at the grocery store and bought some staples - peanut butter and jelly. I was lease too see that the prices weren't too extravagant. But the store layout was a little crazy.
I watched the nfl draft tonight. I was very displease with the browns. I'm borderline ready to jump off the bandwagon. While I'm happy we landed Richardson, I'm salty wetraded out ONE spot to get him and we basically forfeited the draft picks we could have used to move up more important / later picks. I would have much rather stay fit at #4, and taken our chances of landing Richardson at #4, or draft Kalil or Blackmon if Richardson was gone. We then could have taken those picks and used them to move up our 22nd pick in the first rd to go after Michael Floyd. But... We are Cleveland and we make stupid decisions.
The straw that might be breaking my back is taking 29 yr old QB Brandon Weeden with the 22nd pick. Come on Cleveland! Way to waste a 1st rd pick. Yes McCoy is not the answer, but neither is Weeden!
I'm so upset (and mostly tired) that I can't even talk about this (or anything else for that matter), so I'm going to be a bum and turn in before 930 pm. I know... I'm a girl. Thanks.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
This is the 1st day of my life...
Well folks... Here I am - Irvine, overly early a year later. I'm stunned I was able to drag this relocation out as long as I was (actually, not really. When you stop and look and think about it, I've been very successful over my life with getting things to play out the way I want.)
If you would have told me way back in my Christ the King grade school days that I would end up in California, I would have told you you were crazy. Even more so, if you would have told me in college, I would have told you #Dumb.
Whelp, here I am.
Why did I make the change? Well... The real answer is because my work forced me to move. I know they would said, "We didn't force you to do anything!" Well, when you live in the Midwest - an area that has been slowly dying for the past 8 years - and you just went thru the greatest depression since the Great Depression, it's not like there are a lot of other opportunities to turn to. Plus, who's going to look for a new job when you're already working 40 hrs a week (my friends would argue otherwise, but those Ohio State recruiting emails aren't going to write themselves) and the last thing you want to do is go home and stare at the computer some more and search for jobs in a jobless market. My favorite is when every single job requires 5 years of experience in 'said' field, yet when you just graduated college, no one has more than a year and a half of "experience."
So... Here I am... I jumped awhile on the diving board, but I finally took the one that springs you forward as opposed to just bobbing up and down. Now let's hope that I looked good and made a winning splash. Unfortunately just taking the jump itself isn't enough, I still have to put the effort in thought the dive to pull off that perfect score. As of just making it wasn't hard enough.
But I look at the most successful people in my family, and all of them seem to have one thing in common - they all took the dive and relocated when with their respective companies when the opportunity came knocking. Now hopefully I can continue that legacy and hold it true.
There was one last thing tho that finally allowed me to come to grips with the decision I was making, and that was the fear that I was leaving my friends and family behind. When I finally realized that I wasn't leaving them behind, rather, the lasting friendships I had made would always continue to g row with me, that made my decision a lot easier to swallow. Although, I will admit, ending my time with 'Killabrews,' 'Easy Company,' my 'Taylor Swift,' sailing the seas of Lake Erie, and the boys of '205' was not an easy pill to swallow. Those memories will forever be with me (even tho Mullins probably doubts that, lol).
So here I am... Sitting in Embassy Suites in Irvine typing on my iPad 3 (I refuse to call it "the new iPad"), drinking rum & coke, eating pretzels, chex-mix, and animal crackers, listening to Sirius-XM radio, and wondering where my life is going to be in 5 years. Once again, I would fail another interview question (why do they always seem to ask this question? And why can't "I don't know because I'm not fortune teller" suffice?).
I do think I'm going to wrap this up tho because I'm pretty sure it's happy hour at Ra (sushi) and I'd really like to have me some 'Las Vegas Roll'. #Delicious
If you would have told me way back in my Christ the King grade school days that I would end up in California, I would have told you you were crazy. Even more so, if you would have told me in college, I would have told you #Dumb.
Whelp, here I am.
Why did I make the change? Well... The real answer is because my work forced me to move. I know they would said, "We didn't force you to do anything!" Well, when you live in the Midwest - an area that has been slowly dying for the past 8 years - and you just went thru the greatest depression since the Great Depression, it's not like there are a lot of other opportunities to turn to. Plus, who's going to look for a new job when you're already working 40 hrs a week (my friends would argue otherwise, but those Ohio State recruiting emails aren't going to write themselves) and the last thing you want to do is go home and stare at the computer some more and search for jobs in a jobless market. My favorite is when every single job requires 5 years of experience in 'said' field, yet when you just graduated college, no one has more than a year and a half of "experience."
So... Here I am... I jumped awhile on the diving board, but I finally took the one that springs you forward as opposed to just bobbing up and down. Now let's hope that I looked good and made a winning splash. Unfortunately just taking the jump itself isn't enough, I still have to put the effort in thought the dive to pull off that perfect score. As of just making it wasn't hard enough.
But I look at the most successful people in my family, and all of them seem to have one thing in common - they all took the dive and relocated when with their respective companies when the opportunity came knocking. Now hopefully I can continue that legacy and hold it true.
There was one last thing tho that finally allowed me to come to grips with the decision I was making, and that was the fear that I was leaving my friends and family behind. When I finally realized that I wasn't leaving them behind, rather, the lasting friendships I had made would always continue to g row with me, that made my decision a lot easier to swallow. Although, I will admit, ending my time with 'Killabrews,' 'Easy Company,' my 'Taylor Swift,' sailing the seas of Lake Erie, and the boys of '205' was not an easy pill to swallow. Those memories will forever be with me (even tho Mullins probably doubts that, lol).
So here I am... Sitting in Embassy Suites in Irvine typing on my iPad 3 (I refuse to call it "the new iPad"), drinking rum & coke, eating pretzels, chex-mix, and animal crackers, listening to Sirius-XM radio, and wondering where my life is going to be in 5 years. Once again, I would fail another interview question (why do they always seem to ask this question? And why can't "I don't know because I'm not fortune teller" suffice?).
I do think I'm going to wrap this up tho because I'm pretty sure it's happy hour at Ra (sushi) and I'd really like to have me some 'Las Vegas Roll'. #Delicious
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