Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Revelations

Over the past couple of weeks a LOT has happened. I feel like I just need to list them out so we can reflect, and by "we" I mean me and the two of you who read this blog. Commencing now:



1. A good friend of mine got married on paper yesterday. It's complicated, but I think they are planning on having an actual wedding that the masses will be invited to in the near future that may or may not be in Scotland. Am I up for a trip to Scotland? Only if I can bring my favorite person. I'm just saying. And only if some of my almost favorite people show up (this means YOU, Colorado folk).



2. I'm considering myself no longer friends with a few people. It sucks, but they just don't get it. I've been trying to better myself and be Mother Theresa and save the world, etc and I cannot do that if they keep dragging me back into the junk that was my life before. I'd like to still be friends with them, but it may take some time.



3. I moved into a new house. Not a townhouse. Not an apartment. A house with a yard and deck and driveway. I need more closet space but who doesn't? We will remedy this soon. This means that a lot of you don't know where I live now, which also means I could be throwing a "come see my house" party soonish.



4. I may be changing my phone number... for a few reasons. I'm wrestling with it because I've had the same number since high school so I'm a bit attached to it. I'll let you know.



5. I can now list my single friends on one hand. ONE HAND people. Everyone I know is married or about to get married. I'm totally freaked out for a number of reasons. A) WE ARE YOUNG. B) I'm outta the loop. C) I'm having to spend lots o' cash on fancy house stuff that isn't even for me.

6. Started hanging out more with a friend who is now in the "more than a friend but it's complicated" zone. I'm excited and scared out of my mind. SCARED OUTTA MY MIND. Not that this guy is scary... quite the opposite- he is sweet and wonderful. Are we screwing things up? Are we going to work out? What if he doesn't like me anymore? Do I lose my friend or just a date? ????!!!!!

7. I have contemplated starting a second blog. Who knows why. Maybe it's because I can set a different, witty, superwoman, sarcastic, I'm-awesome-and-you-love-me tone and with this one I just can't bring myself to write some of my observations and feelings.

8. Decided that world travel is on my horizon. Not sure where yet, but I'm going. I don't care if I go broke going there... I want to see things and do things and be places and bring back stories to share.


Digest.

Interrupter

Dear Friend(s),

Something has been bothering me. It's not that I don't like you, it's just that I'm getting pretty annoyed with something. You aren't a bad person, mostly, it's just that when you start talking you cannot stop we have a conversation you interrupt me or talk over me or cut me off completely and this happens quite frequently. It is my understanding that conversations are a two way street... there is an input and an output. Apparently you only have the Output part down.

If you would like our friendship to continue, I suggest that you learn to listen and take breaks while talking because I cannot sit and listen to your incessant talking much longer be part of a one-sided conversation. It is not fun.

From now on I'm going to just stop talking when you interrupt or talk over me and maybe you'll get the hint. I really don't want to hurt your feelings, but I have important things to contribute and you won't let me.


PS. You aren't the only one who does this, so don't take it personally.


Sincerely,

H

Monday, September 28, 2009

THE List

Not just A list, but THE list.


In no particular order.


1. Likes good music.
2. Likes food and is not a picky eater.
3. Likes road trips.
4. Likes to camp and do outdoorsy things.
5. Likes to read.
6. Understands the difference between being open-minded and being liberal minded.
7. Will pay for dates and always offers first.
8. Can hold an intelligent conversation about a multitude of topics.
9. Doesn't mind that I'm independent but also pretty domestic.
10. Likes to cuddle and watch movies.
11. Will buy me flowers and treat me like the lady I am.
12. Gets along with my crazy family.
13. Likes animals.
14. Is organized.
15. Is clean.
16. Can differentiate between being obligated to do something and wanting to do something because it's the right thing to do.
17. DOESN'T smoke.
18. Is motivated.
19. Is sweet.
20. Comes up with good date ideas on his own without being prompted.
21. Is accountable.
22. Is responsible (in many facets of life)
23. Likes sunsets.
24. Likes meteor showers.
25. Is self-sufficient.
26. Wears deoderant.
27. Is family oriented.
28. Is good with children.
29. Cares about his health.
30. Is SINGLE.

If you find this man, please give him my number.

I will be adding more to this list. If you can think of anything, please feel free to add.

The Rules



1. I do not wait on hold. If you want to talk to me, talk to me. If you are busy, call me later.

2. Be honest. I do not like liars. I do not lie to you so don't do it to me.

3. Ditch your excuses. Save them for people who have time to waste because I don't.

4. Make up your mind and go with it. For the most part, I don't deal with wishy-washy.

5. Don't ask for advice if you don't want to hear it.

... I just thought we might need some reminders...

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Why Can't I Just Skip All of This?


It's mini-tantrum time again.

Don't worry, it'll be a short one. Maybe.

I was talking to a married friend the other day who said,"Heather, you are so lucky you don't have a husband or family to deal with all of the time. It's exhausting! You can just pick up and do anything you want at any time or buy yourself anything you want at any time."

Really? Am I THAT lucky?

How about when I have to run errands alone, or come home to an empty house and make dinner for one? Or how about when I want to see a romantic movie at the theater, but have to take myself? What if I just want someone around ALL the time... to know that they are there if I need them and I am there if they need me. I wouldn't have to call and ask for help, I could just walk into the next room...

...


So, married folks, don't take your spouse and family for granted. I know things are hectic and stressful and not always fun, but neither is being single. You have a wonderful support system right there waiting for you.

And DON'T tell me how lucky I am until I meet Mr. Perfectly Right.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

If I Did, I Would.. But I Don't so I Won't

I LOVE Owls. Owl figurines, pictures of owls... if it's got an owl on it, I'll probably buy it. This is great, except when you tempt me with owl things that I cannot have/ do not REALLY want.

I'm talking about tattoos.



I'm NOT planning on getting another one ever. I know that one is enough for me.



BUT...

if I were to get another one it would be of an owl, and I most assuredly would love it so much that I would get another one, and then a multitude more. Now that would be a problem.

I did not come up with this idea on my own. A friend was relaying a story about another friend who was contemplating getting an owl tattoo and figured I would want to hear about it since I fancy the lovely avians. He was right... I did want to hear ALL about it. And I let him know he needed to pass along encouragement from me to do this to said friend.

I couldn't get the idea out of my head.

So then I jumped on good ol' Google Images and searched "owl tattoos" and it gave me a series of pages full of images that I instantly fell in love with. I would need endless skin in order to get everything I wanted... which is why it's good that I won't get a tattoo.

If you have time in the next couple of days, you should jump on Google and peruse the Owl Tattoo images. You'll probably want one when you're done looking. This is my shameless pleasure of the week.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Hood to Coast Relay 2009

I survived...


Surprised?


I am!





I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked because I was a bit preoccupied with getting ready to run, then eat, then try to sleep. Above is the front of our van, but it rained a little so our paint started to drip.



Our van standing around in Sandy waiting for Van #1.


There were many attempts to sleep in the van, but not very many successful attempts.



Lots of hanging out in the van... which was fine when we were stopped and had the windows and doors open to air it out...


Here's Luke running by another runner who stopped to take pictures of the cows... don't worry, it wasn't her leg to run, she had pulled over her van.


I didn't take many running pictures either, because mostly if I was in the van I was getting ready to run or I was trying to get a small nap before my next run. I'm hoping the professional photogs got some good shots of us because if they did I will definitely order them... unless I look like a hot mess in them (which is almost guaranteed). I'll keep you posted.

Overall it was a really great experience. I really didn't think I could do it and was totally shocked that I actually did. I'm so proud of myself and my whole team for getting out there and finishing this relay. I'm looking forward to next year...

That's right. I must be insane because I have every intention of doing this again.