quarter life crisis.

That's how I've felt lately.  My younger self wouldn't have imagined me going through some of these things, I'm sure.  Looking back,  it seemed I had things so much more pulled together.  I doubt I thought that way then!  Good grades, wonderful friends, sports that I loved, jobs that I didn't mind working at.  College and post grad life gave me a failed class, broken relationships, an unfortunate internship, impulsive purchases, huge responsibilities, financial strain, a crazy sleep schedule, a crappy eating routine, random day jobs just to pay the bills, and messing up... again and again.  And now I'm supposed to know what I want to do with my life?!  It certainly seemed like my younger self had it all planned out.  However, that's a lot to throw at someone upon graduation, or four months after no less.  And I know I'm not alone.  I wouldn't be surprised if every 20-something felt like this for a good portion of this decade.  I'm not trying to be whiney, just honest.  Life has thrown me some sour lemons over the past year I have never experienced before.  But I'm hoping this "crisis" is on it's last breath.  Don't get me wrong, I've also had incredible experiences that I would not change.  I truly have some great memories I hope never get tarnished rolling around with all those sour lemons in my head.  Anyway, things are actually beginning to look up and I'm excited for the fun adventures awaiting this summer.  These are some things that have kept me busy lately.

- Elyse, Collyn, and myself helped my sister make a film for one of her college major classes.
- I moved out of my studio apartment and moved into a historic house in Eastown, GR.
- I now have 4 roommates, and 2 kittymates... and the occasional bat, which I hope I never actually encounter.
- My things are 82.5% unpacked and where they are supposed to be.
- Moo had an expensive little stint in the hospital because he was basically stressed out about the move.
- He's now doing much better and I'm pretty sure is in love with his new kitty roomie, Bean.
- I recently finished the 1st Janet Evanovich book, One for the Money, and am now on Two for the Dough.  It's a great series and a fun read but I'm not sure I can keep this up for 16+ more?!

And... drumroll please... the biggest news so far...
- I was just offered a full time design position at the company I worked for while in school- first big girl job!  Plus, handed to me on a silver platter by the people I loved working with four short months ago.
- Therefore, I have officially put in my 2 weeks at my part time day job and am super pumped for this new opportunity!

So, once again, my excuses for neglecting the social networks lately.  Until next time!

sneeky peek of my new room

hiatus.

For any of you who even remotely happen to read my blog on a semi-regular basis this post title should be self explanatory. Due to various reasons I have voluntarily/involuntarily-ish taken a little computer and interwebz break.

Reasons for voluntarily stepping away from the computer:

- I have been reading the Hunger Game series by Suzanne Collins. The fact that all 3 books are out and available I didn't want to do much else until I got through the entire story. I just finished the third book tonight.

- In attempts to save money & take a break from GR, I went home to Traverse City and enjoyed a lazy weekend with my parents.

Reasons for involuntarily-ish stepping away from the computer:

- I recently started a new job which begins with a week long training session done completely on the computer. Needless to say after 7 hours of staring at that digital screen for a week, it was the last thing I wanted to do when I came home.

Sooo, now I'm back... hopefully on schedule again. The second half of the alphabet is coming. Promise. Unfortunately, tonight I have a stack of paperwork to try and understand for that is what this week's training will entail.

But here are some things that have happened during said hiatus.

Parents sent Pepper aka Mini Moo for Valentines Day. Moo loves her. :]

Elyse leaving her mark around our apartment with her personalized Valentines.

While in TC we checked out the snow sculptures at the marina.

The colors and ice formations were just so pretty.

So happy to see Benzi boy.

sniffle sniffle cough cough

Im sick, it's late, & I can't sleep.

But these things make it better  :]

Vick's super strong scented Puff's from Mom.

Oatmeal + brown sugar.  More tissues + my puff.

Being entertained by my Moo.

And can't forget the things that keep me busy.  :]

and we're back...

1.  It's been way too long since my last post, my bad.

2.  I have been trying to post things about New York ever since I've gotten back and haven't yet.  There's just so much I could potentially write about, how do I narrow things down?  (I'm hoping questions like this will eventually be answered the more I blog and learn about things.)

3.  I've felt blah and not myself all day, actually multiple days... but especially today.  It sucks.  This is my attempt to force myself out of said funk.  But don't think I'm trying to make this a pity party, I'm not.  I'm just throwing it out there so it's written down and I have solid evidence.  This is also why I haven't posted in a while.  This funk is throwing off my game, I need to shake it.

So here's the deal

...sigh, and at this point in time my internet stopped working.  This is not my day.

However, I did get a nice bike ride to campus out of the deal to mooch off some wifi.  Anyway, I'm promising myself the New York post is coming soon.

Let's hope I think this is funny in the near future...