Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I have to admit it's getting better...

...getting better all the time.

The storm I experienced while at work last week has passed, just as I knew it would.

I didn't want to take away from James' awesome ability to lift my spirits that day, I just worry that I give him all the credit when my fantastic friends play such a huge part in my happiness, as well.

I also left out another bright spot in my work day, my co-worker (and more importantly, friend) Perianne.

While James plays a big part in keeping my workday sane, so does she. I'm so fortunate to have been able to get to know her outside of work and she is a glowing example of why you should never judge a book by it's cover.

(Her cover by the way, is lovely, it's just my first impression of her was a very proper, rule following, goody two-shoes. I was so wrong!)

So to my friend Perianne, today is dedicated to you.

Thanks for the walks, the chats and for keeping my wedding dress safe for me. Not to mention allowing me room in my small closet for my day-to-day clothes.

And of course, I wouldn't have been able to do the move to my new place without you.

So everyone raise their glass and toast my friend Perianne - the trouble maker of her family. :)

Viva la black sheep!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Awesome Power of Friendship

I've been dealing with a few disappointing situations in my personal life lately and I'll admit, they've gotten me down. Some things drain your energy so quickly you don't even feel it leaving your body.

But, some things bring that energy back so quickly and it's equally surprising. Friday night, Saturday night and Monday night I spent time with a big group of friends and it was fabulous. Sitting around lauging with people you like, who also like you in return, is therapeutic. It's true, laughter really is the best medicine.

I was allowed to escape the things that were upsetting me, albeit temporarily, and enjoy myself.

And now, sitting at my desk at work, my patience was tested again and I could feel the energy draining right out.

Then I look over at the pictures of these people I always keep at my desk. First, my favorite picture of Fiona and I. Then I look at the last trip we made to Houston and I smile. Ryan, Erik, Thea, Jen and myself... we had a good time.

The next picture is also in Houston but the year before. It's a picture of Bobby holding my hand after the game giving me his jersey. Loves it.

And the last one was taken at BWI airport in 2006. 15 of us are standing in front of the Screaming Eagles Banner before we board the plane to head to MLS Cup in Dallas that year.

I realize, I can get through anything with these people by my side. No matter what, I'm a lucky girl because I never have to worry about falling too far. I've got peeps to pick me up.

WHEEE!!!!!!!!!

Monday, August 4, 2008

I hate moving

Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate.

Now that everything is out of the old apartment and into my new place, there is still a ton of work to to. Nothing is really in place yet and that makes me feel cranky and uncomfortable. I'll have to work a little each night to get things in place.

But the important thing is, James and I have a home now. He's just not in it yet. :(

Anyway, thanks to Jen, Paul, Jim and Perianne -- Seriously couldn't have gotten all this done without you.

And also a thanks to the two day laborers we picked up. They'll never read this but thanks Humberto and Humberto's brother (can't remember his name). They worked their asses off so that, frankly, my friends and I didn't have to.

And congrats to DCU for winning Saturday. Sorry I missed it.