Cleaning

This is what happens when Jack decides to help me clean the apartment. The result: he actually doesn't help. Instead, he decides that the paper towel roll I just finished is a fun new chew toy and MUST BE DESTROYED.

That and other things. For example, after I mopped the kitchen floor and put down the mat, he picked it up again and ran off with it. THEN when I put the new roll of paper towels down, he stole those too. Seriously, I'm surprised I got any cleaning done at all!

Honestly, I think the best part about this new apartment (at the moment, it's not the size because when Jack saw he had more room to run around with said kitchen mat, he was fairly excited... cheeky boy!!) is that it's CLEAN. A major uplifting thing since my last place was so freaking dirty. Nothing could be done about it.

So, I know it's Sunday night, but technically my week has already begun. My work schedule goes from Saturday through Wednesday. BUT since it is Sunday of a normal week, I must say that I am extremely excited for this week. A lot of stuff will be happening in my life. Monday and Tuesday are extremely busy workdays (10 am - 6 pm shifts. WOOT!) on Wednesday I have an important appointment, work, and then I'm driving home to Modesto with Jack! Yay! We're visiting the parentals for a few days and will take care of some basic things like dental appointments and eye appointments and such. What a life. Then Saturday, it's back to the bay area for my WORK week to begin.

Really, though. This week will be good. I have this overwhelming positive feeling and nothing will bring me down... except for maybe a dog fight or something. As long as it doesn't involve Jack, though, I think it will be okay.

I will check in with you all later in the week and let you know how said positive feeling continued!!

Peace!

It's Patrick

Yes, I've added to my list of "Things That Jack Can Rip Apart"... but it's sooooo CUTE!!!!

Egg-Cellent!!!!

So, I made these cookies the other day for work. Our groomer had been in the hospital and then had taken time off for a few weeks so we kind of had a "Welcome Back" celebration because we all loves hers!!! I made Easter Egg sugar cookies. They look delicious don't they? I had to go with what everyone told me since they weren't, sadly, gluten free. Thus, I could not consume my own creation.

I love the fact that I have an oven and stove now. It's so fantastic. I love baking things for people, not only myself. It was my "thing" in college whenever I had a theatre thing. I would make people muffins if we had an early rehearsal or some sort of treat for strikes and later rehearsals. Really, it was a lot of fun.

Now, I can do it again!!!!

Prepare to be overindulged with brownies, cookies, muffins, and cakes!!!!!!

Recently I've found myself moving into a sort of "groove". It's the whole finding your schedule thing, where you see yourself having a week of work and then a weekend/break. It's like finding a rhythm. It's nice, really. But also kind of annoying. I'm entering the real world, but at the same time reaching the rhythm that I kind of had going in college (without the whole "homework" thing). Instead, I'm finding moments where I can read what I want to read, write what I want to write, and just explore both myself and what I really want to do with my life. Do I want to follow the path of animals? Or something more?

Who knows really?

But it's okay because it keeps me thinking. I haven't really written much lately. Living the way I was without a proper desk kind of turned me off of the whole thing. I couldn't organize myself. But it's starting to come back now. I think I'm going to have to start small, writing little things again like poems.

We shall see.

Has anyone ever reading this ever heard of the six word story? You have to tell a story in six words. I recently found some I wrote for a creative writing class. I shall post one now.

"Open door
Shut door.
Keys?
Fuck."

Hehehehehe.

Sock Stealer!!!

How guilty is this face??? I was working at the computer and thought that the room had become rather quiet... turn around... and this little guy was in my laundry basket stealing socks. Ah ha!!! I got him in the act.

Things are going rather well in the new digs. I hope to add pictures soon, but I've decided I want to get rid of all the excess moving boxes and add a few bookshelves or two. Basically, once it is complete, the pictures will come. For now... look at my thief.

This past weekend was SOOO busy that I'm just now catching up with my sleep. Especially since I lost an hour to begin with. I feel like I've thoroughly explored Disneyland with practically 13 hours on this past Saturday and another 4-5 that Sunday. It was a whole lot of fun, though, although I have to admit I was doped up on motion sickness meds the entire time (yes I'm one of those people and YES it even happens on some of the more major Disney land rides... shut up). Now I'm back. I drove back all the way on Sunday, stopping in Modesto and Belmont along the way. I was even able to complete work on Monday!!! Yay for me!

Now I get to relax.

Actually, I have to admit that I have a rather busy day on my day off tomorrow. I know, it's kind of lame that everything is basically chores like cleaning my new apartment and changing my oil, but still. I'm experiencing the dullness of life, thank you very much.

Seriously... a roommate would be greatly appreciated.

I actually enjoy living alone, though. I don't know what I would do if someone else entered the world that Jack and I seem to have created. It's kind of simple and busy but things happen. I wish it were more exciting, but, hey, it's a life that I have started to create.

That and some more money would be nice too... but I have a feeling that will come as I gain experience with the world and the job market. Who knows...

For now, it's nice. To be honest, I'm not even sure someone would want Jack and I... he DOES have a tendency to steal socks.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Look!! Even Mickey celebrates St. Patrick's Day! He decorates an official Disney "Toothpick Holder"! ;)

Upon Moving....

I’ve finally moved!!! I know… but, you see, I had to save some money before I knew I could move to where I wanted. Besides, after living where I lived for practically ten months (my god! For people who saw the place… yea, ten months… how the hell did I survive without getting some sort of disease) NOW I can officially appreciate how nice my new place is and take care of it. Not that it was ever a problem BUT, now I know what bad is. Hopefully, I will never see it again. Hopefully. Fortunately, I am free!!!

So life will soon continue in better conditions. First things first, a vacation avec some of my FAVORITE people: Shannon and Hayley. This weekend will prove to be one of great importance and fun. It’s determined. Can I truly afford it? No. BUT I really don’t care because it would be SOOO lovely to see these people and to hang out with them again. As my therapist says, you cannot put a true price on that. Expect a few fun pictures from that trip as well. Of course, my camera’s batteries are on the out, the extra one I bought is officially dead, so I may be borrowing the pictures of others. Still, there are many things that I can share, even if they don’t include a photo.

First and foremost, I hope to be writing more often here. I know I’ve said this MANY times, but today it’s official. NOW I have internet 24/7 around me and a computer that will work. Thus, I can guarantee it. I will try for two entries a week at first to get me going. This will include even if I post a picture and a little tidbit about said picture. Or even a funny quote. Either way, I’m hoping the writing will continue and blossom into maybe a few entries a week. Who knows what will occur?

For now, this will do. I will be down south in Lalaland for a few days so don’t expect any words until maybe Sunday night. For sure, Monday. PROMISE.

Jack and I are signing off for the day. He is enjoying a frozen peanut butter Kong at the moment. Only dog/pet people may understand that statement. Just know, he loves it and since it involves food and chewing, it keeps him incredibly occupied.