A New Hobby, Some Dirt, an FYI and some Words of Wisdom

So according to a few people I need to update this thing and, in light of recent events, I believe it is definitely time.

Work has been intense. I will post some pictures soon of my injuries that I acquire at the workplace...I was bitten 2 weeks ago on my left ankle. I still have a black bruise the size of a silver dollar there. Sunday I was bitten on the right forearm. I have teeth marks and a bruise there now, too. SUPER. I can't wait till I get punched in the face and get a black eye then go to town and have people think I'm Domestic Violence victim. THAT'S going to be fun times LOL!

I am in the process of learning how to sew on a sewing machine. I'm making curtains for my windows and have sewed my first seam yesterday! I can see that this may be a new hobby for me. I love seeing fabric and thinking of all the things I can make with it. I am looking forward to being able to make lots of Christmas presents for everyone, though they may only be pillows or a throw blanket, they will be created with my own hands and so whomever receives them HAS to love them! I will post pictures and updates on projects that I am working on. I think it will be good for me to pick up another hobby besides reading, writing and drawing.

SO. Onto bigger and better dirt on my life...I have previously mentioned that I think I am seeing someone. Let me just say that, yes, we are "dating". He picks me up from my house for dates (actual DATES!) Our personalities are the same and I have taught him all about "Your Team" which he thoroughly enjoys and takes part in, as often as possible. He gives me cards for no reason. He drove all the way from his house today, while I was at work, to leave me a gift on my doorstep so I would get it when I got home. He's thoughtful and respectful and for those of you who are already asking the burning question...............HE'S OLDER THAN ME. Holy shit. I know. I am not sure what else to say about it even though there's a million things I could. I'm happy and I guess I'll leave the subject at that for now. If you want to know more then just ask.

FYI: In response to my previous post and the reference to revenge....J I didn't need the gift you gave me after all, but I did get sweet revenge nonetheless....call me or I can send you details of the story in an email if you want...it's pretty funny and my plan couldn't have worked any better if I had actually scripted it!

To D The Great (here on out referred to as DTG) I am sorry I haven't written about global warming, or the holocaust, but I'm thinking of coming down in Octoberish....not sure yet, though. I will definitely give heads up when I figure it out. I miss all of you terribly, more than any words could describe.

I guess this is where I say goodnight. Before I go, though, let me leave you with some words of wisdom: If you're having a bad day and need to laugh just picture me with an 8 year old latched onto my fucking ankle by his teeth and see if you can figure out what exactly is running through MY head at that second!

Until then,
s.

Why is it that I feel it vital to draw a blank every time I sit down to write? What do people really want to read about on here? My work life? I finished teaching in August and was offered a position working on one of the residential units. I took the job offer and have since been working on the "secure client" unit of the facility. I got kicked in the face by a 7 year old a week and a half ago. It was fantastic. My job is very taxing, but for some reason I love it.

I think I'm dating someone. I say "I think" because we've gone out twice, to be exact, and talk on the phone everyday for (literally) hours and have plans to go out again tomorrow. What happened to the good 'ol days when things were cut and clear? The days when your crushes best friend would come up to you and say "hey, B has a crush on you. Will you go out with him?" and then from that point on you two were "going out" which translates into "you are not single anymore" at least until afternoon recess when they decide they want to go out with someone else and then send the aforementioned best friend to break up with you. Either way it was so much less complicated. Now it's a huge deal. Are you dating or just "hanging out"? And at what point when you are dating do you become "not single"? This is the kind of stress that just makes me want to chuck it all and say "fuck it" and stay single for the rest of my life. The stress over merely defining what you are is enough to cause a fucking stroke! I have decided, though, that I'm taking the back seat on this. I'm old fashioned, you can court me like it used to be. Pick me up for dates, open doors, guide me through crowds with your hand on my back, I'll wait to hear you say what it is before I assume anything. And that folks, is what I like to call "Making the man earn what he's REALLY after".

Hmmm. Now what. I bought Yellowcard's newest album, "Paper Walls", today. The lyrics on this album blended with Sean's violin flowing like blood with the melodies are amazing. Today was pretty much awesome. Went with the "someone" to downtown, checked out some art booths...Coveted a few pieces, but at $1300 for one that I really wanted I think I'll pass....Besides some beautiful art there were some pretty FANTASTIC social disasters. Too bad D wasn't there because he'd have to start adding second and third string teams for all his members! Can I just mention that the fabulous thing about "someone" is that he appreciates the necessity of life to point out anyone who is fashionably challenged (aka: they don't own a mirror) and just downright unfortunate looking and laugh as hard as I do.

I am supposed to get my new carpet tomorrow then maybe I can finISH MOVING INTO MY FUCKING APARTMENT. If my carpet does not get put in tomorrow and I cannot finish unpacking this is what's going to happen:

1. I will turn into "S. The Cunt-face" because I will pull out my "bitch" card and slap the property owners across the face 3 times with it.
2. I will not be paying rent and they can suck hairy balls that have been smeared in cat shit and asbestos.
3. I might cry.
4. I might go to jail for doing 1-2

Here are some more general observations about life.

1. Guys that you date for a month or so then abruptly stop speaking to you for no apparent reason and then a year and a half later when they see you in a dress at a wedding decide that they want to try and be super sweet and caring and affectionate make no sense to me. HELLO?? WTF? It's not like I didn't possess the same qualities and the same legs when you stopped talking to me! Get a grip and taste my sweet revenge....Now you know how it feels (The boys know what I'm referring to right now...Haha, my plan worked!)

2. My neighbor across the way who leaves her house closed up and blinds closed all day, but then opens the blinds and turns on all of her lights at 2100 hours! I do NOT want to see what she is hiding behind those curtains because it is not pretty....(please refer to above socially disastrous and unfortunate looking individuals)

3. I need to get a more comfortable chair to sit in while I blog because my ass is numb.

4. I love nights like tonight. Quiet, cool breeze, good music all following a great day.

5. Sometimes when you aren't expecting it something fabulous drops into your life.

Until next time,
s.