Last Road Trip For Awhile (Day 257/258/259/260/261)

Yet again another weekend in Tulsa which means I didn't post. And when I mean weekend I actually mean Sunday through Tuesday. For some reason I keep thinking it was the weekend. But what a "weekend" it was! Before I went off to Tulsa I found out my parents were finally breaking down and getting us all smart phones. That was a bit of a nice surprise. I can finally retire my five year old phone once I get my new one in the mail. I'm not one of those people who's addicted to my phone but I still can't not be happy about getting one that actually works.

Packing (Day 256)

Today has been one of the most exciting days I've had in a long while. This beats graduation, vacation, and really any of my posts from the last few months. Today I started packing my things for my official move to Tulsa!!! I couldn't contain myself as I packed. It took me hours to do it, but that was mostly because I had so much energy I turned on music and was dancing all around my room, while I was trying on all my fall clothes I hadn't seen for a year.

Mission Complete (Day 255)

I've been waiting for this day for quite some time. The day I finished my temp job! Don't get me wrong, I loved that job, but it was so tiring and to know that I don't have to wake up early and dress in ratty clothes covered in paint and whatever else is on those showroom floors is calming. (I am going to sound like the biggest southern belle right now, but don't ever think of me as that.) Tomorrow I will get to wear my hair down, I will get to put makeup on my face, I will get to dress in skinny jeans and a nice top, I won't have to wear tennis shoes, I will still smell good at the end of the day, I might even get to paint my fingernails!! And in a weeks time I'll be sick of doing all of that again, but for now I'm excited about it (See not a southern belle).

Workout Bug (Day 254)

I now remember why I love working out so much. It's been too long. Working out feels like a long lost friend who recently found me on Facebook and decided to message me. Ok, that analogy was pretty weird. Please forgive me for that. You might not be like me, but I love that feeling of being sore. When the slightest movement makes you wince. Anyone feel the same way? I haven't been working out hard enough to feel that for at least six months, maybe eight, but now the excitement of pushing myself has started back. It's a feeling I can't believe I let slip away.

One Step Closer (Day 253)

I wish I could say I had another amazing day at work, but sadly I didn't. I dropped this really heavy shelf, edge side first, on my thigh and I now have a tight quad and a huge bruise running across my leg. That paired with two sore knees makes for an unpleasant day. But it's another day with a job.

Fall Weekends (Day 249/250/251/252)

Another wonderful, blessing filled weekend in Tulsa! Friday, I got to go to lunch with a special friend and then that night ran into two of my favorite guys from Park when I was enjoying Octoberfest downtown. Saturday I carved some pumpkins with the lovely ladies of the Park Plaza singles group. And Sunday after accidentally sleeping through church because my phone died (which doubles as my alarm) I was convinced to still come to lunch. I'm glad I got to attend since a beautiful, smart, and talented friend of mine is going through some rough times in grad school. Another friend and I got to give her some encouraging words and share our tough times and how God took our "failures" and caused even better plans to happen. And that my friends is what it's all about to have a church family! People to be there to help you up when you are down. I know my family has come to my rescue so many times in the past and I've only known them two years!

Take Heart (Day 247/248)

Had a bit of time so I decided to write for Wednesday and Thursday. I'll probably get to Friday's post tomorrow. I found myself back in Tulsa this weekend.. well long weekend. I woke up super early on Wednesday and drove up for an interview. It went really well, now they just have to complete the background check which won't be a problem passing.

Relief (Day 246)

Awww. That is my sigh of relief. Because for five days I get to relax, well sort of. I do have a job interview and a job fair to go to, but there will be no moving large objects until Monday! Yipee! And I get to spend my entire break in Tulsa!

Humble Pie (Day 245)

Once again, another job. This time coaching in Tulsa. I've known about this one for awhile since I was supposed to have a phone interview with the coach on Thursday. Then that had to get rescheduled to today, and then because of the terrible cell service in my building, I missed that call. Fortunately, I made a good enough impression with my resume that he was more than willing to reschedule once again and wasn't upset. And this time I actually get to have the interview in person. I'm heading up to Tulsa Wednesday and hope to be there until Sunday!

Another One Already?! (Day 244)

I didn't plan on writing today. I know, shame on me. It's wasn't because I was too tired. Work was actually very easy today. It's the fact that I have a new book and I love reading.. when I have time to do it. Today I finally had some time so I picked it up and haven't put it down except when I was quickly shoving food in my mouth, oh and when I was watching my favorite tv show. The book is connected to my Kindle on my computer which I'm actually really disappointed about because nothing is better than touching the pages and smelling the paper, but because of that I heard a beep from my Skype. My Facebook is connected to my Skype (sheesh I sound like such a tech nerd right now) and Skype was telling me I had a new message.

No Good Reason (Day 243)

Ever had days like this?

Enjoy That Bath (Day 242)

My blessing today... a bath I haven't taken yet. A nice, hot bath that will release the tension in my neck, legs, and back. Bout to go do it but I knew if I took it first I would never get around to writing this.

Keep Smiling World (Day 241)

You know what's better than getting a compliment for your work? Hearing about the compliments your boss has been giving you from someone else. There's just something about it that I appreciate more. You know they're real. They aren't just people trying to be nice to your face. Why compliment someone to another if it wasn't true? There's no point. It's just a waste of breath. Also, I get really awkward when someone gives me a compliment for something I'm supposed to be doing so hearing from someone else helps me keep my normality.

Finally Back (240)

I think I'm finally back. It's been a crazy few weeks. First I decided to take the job in Amarillo, then I thought it wasn't right, then I put those feelings aside and wanted to go. During all this time I've been working for my mom's company downtown at the Dallas Market. Then this past week I went to Tulsa and spent a great weekend with friends to say goodbye. Starting on Monday I was back working for my mom. These hours have been very long, sometimes not getting home until eight, and when I finally get home all I want to do is sleep. I wake up sore every morning, but the job is enjoyable for the most part so I can't complain.

Manual Labor (Day 233/234)

I'm sorry, more days of needing to keep my thoughts to myself. These are just things that I don't feel comfortable talking about.

But for the past two days I've been given an opportunity to make some money. It's not something I'd picture as my first choice. It's manual labor. But I'm working for a guy who sets up show rooms for a living. Talk about the perfect job! He gets paid to display merchandise and I'm getting to work for him! Ya, it's kind of like another internship because I'm doing the grunt work, but it's really interesting watching him work. I catch him walking around, arms behind his back, just staring at walls. Today I even got to help with something a bit more creative. Ok, it wasn't much, but I did help solve a small problem. I can't wait to go back on Monday to start painting because when painting is done then decorating starts. Maybe he'll let me help with that as well.