Everything You Own in a Box to the Left

Fun Times with the BFFF in Chicago:

Oh sheesh, what a week. And it is only humpday for pete's sake. Did anyone see that movie, btw? Very funny, great dialogue, but terrible ending.

After returning from Chicago I spent some time with my cousin, Andrea, and friend, Brittany. We watched and were appalled by the VMAs. It was nice catching up with Andrea. She's always so easy to talk to because my eccentricity doesn't surprise her anymore. Brittany, while she has come a long way from last year, is unbearably judgmental. I find myself leaving out many details when I explain things to her. It doesn't help that I completely disagree with her lifestyle as well. I see her settling and it turns my stomach. We are very different people that need to find a way to be supportive friends no matter what we choose to do with our lives. I mean, you know, unless we become addicted to cocaine or something.

the boy issue I was having previously has been solved. ish.

I ended up breaking it off completely. I realized I'm still not ready to be with anyone. I have a great deal left to explore. Plus, the school year is beginning and my schedule isn't going to allow me to pay much attention to anything other than school and work. He was heartbroken and continues to send me sullen texts but it's nothing I can't handle.

JR picked up his TV today. Before I met up with him I stood in front of the mirror, smiled, and said, "You look good." Then I said the very same thing to him after we hugged each other. I could tell from his texts he wanted it to be bittersweet. But I didn't allow it. I made him laugh and left us on a good note. That's all i want for him. I see him settling as well...in a miserable way. But I know that he is the type of person who will find happiness in nearly any situation thrown his way.

I did yoga in my empty living room last night.

I've been plugging my tub with a loofa during baths.

I haven't a single dollar in my bank account as I wait for the refund check to arrive.

Despite it all I haven't been this happy in a while. I said hello to everyone I passed on the sidewalk today.

Currently:

Sitting on two pillows in the center of the living room. Still no couch, just hardwood floors.

-Only place I get full internet service.

Listening to People on American Water by Silver Jews

Looking through newspaper Kroger coupons

They Build Buildings So Tall These Days

Currently:

In Chicago

Watching World's Strictest Parents

Listening to Regina Spektor

Eating Raspberry White Chocolate Truffle Haagen Daaz Ice Cream

Left on the megabus yesterday for Chicago. Kate and I caught up and she took me a great little breakfast/coffee place called Pick Me Up. It reminded me a lot of my summer job at Cuppa Joe. Can't say I miss the place too much but boy, oh, boy that food is fantastic. The cuppa coffee was great too, and being the coffee snob I am, that's saying a lot. I needed it after the bus ride because, unfortunately, I forgot my lunch and my earbuds. So, I sat there for 6 hours playing sudoku and getting hungrier every minute. Then the chicago skyway traffic was miserable and resulted in horrid motion sickness.

Had a girl's night at Emily's apartment with Kate's new Columbia friends, Heidi and Telly. They are the most adorable lesbian couple...you could just eat em. Heidi talked to me about some relationship issues I am having, and the other girls piped up too. Talking to them made me feel a ton better but they weren't necessarily telling me anything I didn't already know. This guy is great and I have much in common with him but I don't believe the spark is there. For me, anyway. The hard part is he already thinks I'm the one and tells me he loves me more than a few times a day. I may give it another month and just tell him how I feel.

As for the new apartment, aside from the ghetto shower, it's great. Still pretty empty but Lauren will be moving in soon. I talked to her about getting a pot belly pig. She was all for it which makes her that much cooler. I found an adorable little black pig named Bella on craigslist. Now all I have to do is get an ok from gaslight properties. I've wanted one for so long I can't believe it could actually be happening.

Regina Spektor concert tonight! I can't express my excitement over a blog so i won't try.