A lot has changed in a month...

So, it has been a while since I have blogged, BUT a lot has happened in that one month. That is my excuse, just no time to blog when trying to figure your life out. I am slowly trying to get my life together and now I feel as though I am close, so blogging is in order.

In the past month I have graduated from training (I am on 'the floor' now) and I have moved from Huxley (middle of no where) to downtown Des Moines (EaSt ViLLaGe). The move made me happy but wasn't very exciting for Beau. He is having a hard time grasping the fact that I will be living in DSM for a year without him. I am not asking him to put his life on hold for me, because I am doing what I need to do for me and I think that he should do the same. If that puts us in the same place in a year then good. If not, well then that isn't how it was meant to be I guess. I am hoping that in this coming year I will learn a lot more about who I am, what I want and how I am going to get it.

I haven't explored my new surroundings but know that I will not be disappointed with the many things to do. There is a piano bar just down the street, along with The House of Bricks (I love live music so this works out great) I love how I am so close to work (I plan on walking or taking the bus to save gas money) and also that if people decide to visit we don't have to worry about how we are getting home because I don't live far! I also plan to get a part-time job down by my place. This will help me save a little money, or atleast have some spending money and get to know the area and meet people in the area. I contacted the piano bar near my place and am actually picking up an application after work today. I will keep you posted. I for sure want to try and find a part-time gig at a place that has live music. Then I can get PAID to see live music instead of paying cover to get it. It really is a win/win situation. The down side to a part-time job would be that my weekends and evenings would probably be pretty shot.

I am still getting myself settled but I do have all my things in my apartment. I am excited to start this new chapter in my life and live the ♥EaSt ViLLaGe♥ lifestyle for a while. Let me know if you want to come visit!

Everybody's working for the weekend...

I am really looking forward to this weekend. I am going back to good ole' CF to party it up for Homecoming with my bEsTiEs on Friday night.  There should also be some celebratory partying to congratulate Jamfla on her acceptance to Mayo in AZ...♥ CoNgRaTs ♥   

Then Saturday and Sunday I get to spend time with my dad and go to a Tat Convention. No, I am not getting any more this weekend to clarify with everyone. I will be entering my huge side piece in some competitions to see if I can win a trophy or something!!

I am super excited to have a weekend to hang out, relax and have a good time. Maybe sHaGs on Friday?!?!?! Who knows.

This is my tat that I will be entering.  There has been more added to it, but this is the most recent pic that I had on my computer.  I think it could win....don't ya think?

October =)

Yay for October!! My Cubbies are in the playoffs and Halloween is just around the corner. What a wonderful month October is and what a wonderful season Fall is. =)

The City

I don't understand how DSM can be so big yet you run into people you know. Today I was walking the skywalk with my work friend and I ran into my old roomie's boyfriend. This is the same old roomie who would go through my room when I would go home for the weekend. That hasn't been the only time that she has crossed my path since I moved out. Her and her bf also live in the same town house complex as Beau's best friend. It is almost like me and my old roomie are meant to cross paths. Why?

Ooops

Sorry the link doesn't work anymore, NBC blocked it due to copyright infringement....It was Tina Fey impersonating Sarah Palin. I would YouTube it and see highlights.

Funny spin on Politics

This link is funny...I recommend you watch.

Never been a big fan....

I am not a fan of change...and by big fan, I mean I hate it. I get into my little comfort zone and never want to leave it. I have had major change issues through out my life. The first one that I can remember was right before leaving for college. The closer that my move away date came, the more I thought about taking a year off. The next major one was when I got my internship in California. I was super excited initially when I got it, but the more I thought about leaving my friends for the summer and living with people that I didn't know in a place I had never been, I started to think about trying to find an internship closer to home. Looking back at both of these incidents I know that I have made it through in one piece ready for my next adventure.

So, my next adventure is laying at my feet. I have moved away from Cedar Falls, gotten a new job and now reside with Trent and his parents. This is a major change to say the least. Today I moved most of my clothing down to Huxley and unpacked my room at the Quick homestead. I also drove down to Downtown so I have some clue of where I am going tomorrow. I think that all the stress from the move and new job got to me because I snapped at Trent on the drive because he was confusing me on what turns to take when. I didn't realize how many one-ways there were downtown. I have a feeling it might take a while to get my bearings.

I feel as though I am on the verge of a panic attack and have to keep telling myself to breath in and out on a regular basis. I have picked out my outfit for tomorrow, found my route to work and am now getting ready to pack a lunch. It is Pre-School all over again except with better clothes and hair. Or I guess it could also be compared to moving away and having to start a different school.

I miss my small apartment and my friends, but I know that this is a step in the right direction and it's only a matter of time before PoOf nIgHt V is in Des Moines! ♥ =)