On a brighter note

I think I need something more cheerful on top. My weekend was pretty uneventful but it was nice to relax a little. Didn't do much. Went to yoga a saturday morning and then ran errands and stuff. Tried to go for a run later that day but it got cut really short and I got DRENCHED! I was so wet my pants were sliding right off. LOL! Then that night I went to Dana and Josh's to hang out a bit, watch a movie, and have a few adult beverages. Sunday turned out to be a pretty nice day even though they were predicting rain again. I cleaned some more and did laundry and then Dana and I went for a walk. Of course I worked on my day off again but at least my next couple pay checks should be pretty. :) I finally managed to pick out a new pair of glasses. Hopefully I'll like them and wear them a little more often than my current ones. Here are a few pictures from random nights for your viewing pleasure.

Work girls at Chopsticks


Jen, Cori, and I a random night at Schooners


Mt. Rainer

Why oh why

Why is it that no matter how much you tell yourself that you don't care you are still disappointed when something doesn't turn out how you had hoped? I try to tell myself not to expect things because then I won't be disappointed but rather happy when they pan out how I had hoped. Yet I always end up being disappointed and a little sad....

I suck

Sorry I kinda suck at posting lately, guess not much that I feel like sharing going on. My parents came out to visit for 10 days. We did all sorts of things including the Glass Museum, Point Defiance, Pike's Market, a Seattle duck tour, Mt. Rainer, and others. I don't think my dad enjoyed the area much, too many people for him. But at least they got a chance to see where I live which they never did when I was in CA.

Other than that I have just been busy with work, worked 50 hrs last week and will work 48 this next one. I did go out on thursday to celebrate the student that we've had the last 2 or 3 months being done. We went to a restraunt on the waterfront and then to my usual thursday night bar. All the guys were hurting pretty bad on friday at work, it was pretty funny. Tonight I am planning on going out with Dana and Josh since we havent seen much of each other the past month with my parents being here and then his. Always a good time so it will be fun.

Nothing else

I spent the end of last week and the weekend on my couch because I have not been feeling well. Since I was lamo and have nothing to post here is a little survey so you all know I am still alive. :)

9 lasts
1. cigarette: no idea
2. beverage: water
3. kiss: not sure
4. hug: last week
5. movie seen: Gray Matters
6. cd played: Plain White Ts
7. song listened to: no idea
8. bubble bath: I don't do baths
9. time you cried: I was close to tears on thursday when my kidneys were rejecting me

8 'have-you-evers'
1. dated one of your best friends: sorta
2. skinny dipped: Yeah
3. kissed somebody and regretted it: yes
4. fallen in love: yes
5. lost someone you loved: yes
6. been depressed: a little
7. been drunk and threw up: Yes
8. ran away: don't think so

7 states you've been to
Washington
California
Oregon
Montana
Alaska
Lousianna
Colorado

6 things you've done today
1. worked
2. went for a walk with dana
3. ate pizza
4. showered
5. played on the computer
6. talked on the phone

5 favorite things in no order
1. the beach
2. friends
3. laughter
4. fun
5. family

4 people you last talked to
1. Dana
2. Jen
3. Jeremie
4. Josh


3 wishes
1. To be truely happy
2. To find the one I want to spend the rest of my life with
3. To be rich, hehehe

2 things you want to be when you grow up
1. Truely happy
2. A Mom

1 thing you regret
1. I'm trying not to regret but rather to learn from my mistakes :)

I am alive

Yes, I am alive. I have just been really busy with not many exciting postable things. I did, however, go down to Oregon to visit my aunt and uncle this past weekend. I haven't seen seen them since '03 when they were in MN so it was nice to see them. I got there friday evening so we just had dinner and then played cards. My uncle likes to tell stories so he told me lots about my dad growing up and what a brat he was and about my grandparents who I never really knew. Saturday we went for a drive along the Rouge river and saw lots of people rafting and fishing and stuff. Sunday we went to Crater lake which was very pretty. Unfortunately it was a little overcast so we didn't get the full wonder of the lake but it was still nice to see. I would like to go back and do some of the hiking around there that I didn't get to do since my aunt and uncle are getting pretty old. Their son came along and it was the first time I've met him since all my cousins are so much older than me. It was interesting. Lol.

Here are a few pics. The first is an area on the Rouge river that is referred to as the gorge.


The next few are of Crater lake.

Lots O' Fun

This past week was a crazy week for me and I feel like I didn't sit or sleep at all! Tuesday I went to a Mariner's game with Dana and Tricia. It was a nice night out and a close game which always makes for fun. Plus we enjoyed massive amounts of chili fries/dogs, garlic fries, $10 pops, and some complimentry peanuts. ;) Wednesday I got to try out my handiman skills and assemble my new grill, I have not yet attempted to light it and am a little concerned with blowing up my apartment. :/ Any takers?! haha. Thursday Dana and I along with Tricia went to mine and Dana's usual thursday night hangout. Unfortunately it was a weird night there and it seemed as though there was a full moon or something, every weirdo in the town was out. In the first 5 minutes there we had a guy with all white hair argue with me about what a huge metro area tacoma is, Please! Then Dana had a guy talking to her about something, she mentioned that she was married, he said so was he but he was there with his sister so it was ok?! Who knows! Friday I was really hoping for a date with my couch but we got a call saying that all the army boys were getting together, I mean how could we miss that?! So we headed down to Olympia for a fun-filled night that it seems only the females remember. LOL! Saturday was my friend Tricia's going away party at the Cheesecake factory in Seattle. Unfortunately since we had a group of 17 it took FOREVER! I had offered to get there early since they dont take reservations so I got there 1 hr beofre everyone else but it still took us 2.5 hours to get seated! By the time dinner was over knowing that I had a 45 minute drive I just couldn't get myself to go to the bar with everyone, my bed was calling my name due to my lack of sleep all week. Finally on sunday Dana and I went to a friend's BBQ to say goodbye to the guys who are deploying. It was a good time as always.

Hopefully this week will be a little calmer but with the 4th in there it is doubtful. Anyhow, I hope you all have a exciting and safe 4th! Oh yes, Amy is alive and finally getting some fire activity. They were at the fire in Tahoe all last week and are now at a fire in the Santa Barbara area.

Since I have nothing else

1. Were you smiling when you woke up this morning?
No I was way annoyed with some stupid birds
2. When is the last time you met someone new?
I made a new friend at the bar on saturday
3. What is irritating you now?
my lips are really dry
4. When did you last eat pizza?
friday with dana
5. Do you drink alcohol?
I have been known to do so on occassion
6. Do you have any famous friends?
I'm friends with a guy who plays in the NHL and another who plays in the NFL
7. Are you any good at poker?
I can pretend
8. What do you want more than anything?
to be truely happy and content
9. Are you tired?
not really
10. Last spoken words you heard?
talk to you later??
11. Have you ever kissed anyone named Billy?
not that I can recall
12. Besides your bed, what is your favorite thing in your room?
a picture of me and Andrew
13. Pepsi or Coke?
diet coke
14. Have you ever thrown up?
yes
15. What is your favorite season?
summer!!!
16. Do you enjoy piercings and tattoos?
yes
17. Taco Bell or McDonald's?
taco bell
18. Are you restless?
yes
19. Is your computer desktop or a laptop?
laptop
20. What is the last thing you cooked?
banana bread
21. Where do you want to be right now?
lying on a warm sunny beach
22. What are you doing tomorrow?
going to the dentist
23. What did you do today?
a whole lot of nothing
24. Last song you heard?
no idea
25. Do you like Batman?
not really
26. Who is in the room with you?
myself
27. What are you wearing on your feet?
nothing
28. What is/are your favorite pair of shoes?
flipflops
29. Who was the last person you told you loved them?
my dad
30. What was the last thing you ate?
leftover salmon, caper, and cream cheese omlet...it was tastey
31. What were you doing before this?
uploading pictures
32. What is the closest item near you that is black?
my coffeetable
33. How do you take your coffee?
black
34. What instant messaging service do you use?
aim
35. What is your favorite website?
who knows... my email?
36. Who's house were you at last night?
dana's
37. What do you wear more, jeans or sweatpants?
sweatpants
38. What is the last movie you watched?
shopgirl
39. What do you currently hear right now?
the tv
40. When did you last buy a new pair of pants?
a month or so
41. When did you last take a shower?
yesterday
42. Where's your favorite place to be?
the beach
43. Have you ever heard of the band Our Lady Peace?
no
44. Where is your mom?
hibbing
45. Where do you sleep?
in my bed
46. Where do you shop the most?
since tacoma sucks i'm limited to nordstroms :(
47. Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
it's dana's
48. Coach Purse or NFL game tickets?
neither
49. Where was your default pic taken?
Robert's house party
50. What kind of car do you drive?
Jeep Grand Cherokee
51. Why did you kiss the last person you kissed?
because he is fun to kiss :)
52. Are you happy with where you are?
for the most part
53. Have you ever been cheated on?
yes and it is the worst feeling ever
54. Would you ever take someone back if they cheated on you?
doubtful
55. Have you ever talked about marriage with someone before?
yes
56. Do you want someone you can't have?
yes
57. Do you believe love at first sight exists?
not really
58.Do you believe that you can change someone?
no