So it's been a while, huh? I guess that means it's time for another list...
- My job ended two months ago, because it was a contract position.
- When my job ended, I decided that instead of being sad or bored I would have an amazing adventure. So I went to the Philippines for six weeks.
- While on vacation, I accidentally went on a date with a married man who happened to have two children.
- I discovered his secret a day after the date (just a hint: reporters make pretty good detectives) and am very relieved that I didn't let anything happen other than a beautiful moonlit hug.
- I had a million adventures that included: almost being hit in the head with a falling coconut, snorkling in the ocean, accidentally having a bum massage when the hotel masseuse didn't understand I just wanted a back massage, staying all by myself for a week, swimming in the ocean, drinking San Miguel Light, learning to squat poop while holding a stall door closed (this takes some serious talent), taking a private art class, going to a stranger's burial, rejecting a few offers for free taxi rides, making my way across an island by bus, relying completely on the kindness of strangers, seeing homeless people laying on cardboard on the sidewalk, eating cheese ice cream (very stringy), and making a pile of new friends.
- I've been home three weeks now and am just starting to look for a job. I'm trying to hold out for something perfect. In the meantime, I'm doing some work on my house.
- When I came home, the guy I dated last winter said he missed me and asked if we could get back together. Of course I said yes. We've bothgrown a lot since the last time we dated and he really is one of the best guys I know. He knows I haven't had the healthiest relationships in the past and is trying to teach me what "normal" is. He's kind to me and he's so smart and fun. I've been smiling so much lately that my face feels different. It's great and I really hope things work out this time.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Another list of what’s new
Back in the summer, I bought three beautiful simple silver picture frames and have been putting my “artwork” up for display in them in the living room. The problem is that while the living room is full of colour, my bedroom has essentially nothing on the walls. So today I picked up another frame (16 x 20) to bring some life to my room.
On Thursday morning, I’m going to be in the boardroom presenting the project I’ve been working on for the past several months to other members of my department. I can’t wait to see what everyone else has to say.
My big sister had her baby last week. It’s a girl! The baby is cute, sweet and calm. Her brothers already adore her.
I’ve been going to a new yoga class lately. It’s called Hot Yoga, and they turn the heat up so you get really sweaty during the class. I love it. It’s the most relaxing yoga class ever. The first time I went, I wasn’t having the greatest day and I started to cry during the lights-out laying-on-your-back relaxation time. I really like how the class seems to pull my negative feelings out, leaving me feeling lighter and freer.
The guy I had been seeing who broke up with me earlier this month and I have decided we’re going to try and stay friends. I’ve missed him a lot these past few weeks and can’t wait to start hanging out again. I’m hoping we end up getting back together eventually, but for now I just want to be around him.
The guy I thought was gay has turned out to be not gay at all – and it’s kind of disappointing. A girl can never have too many gay boy friends, after all. This new guy likes me, but I’m not at all interested in anything more than friendship and have told him as much. He’s sweet and spiritual and considerate, so he’d be great to have as a friend. I’ve been tagging along with him to these Buddhist meditation sessions and my soul feels like it’s growing and being set free.
I’ve been reading a lot lately. Eat, Pray, Love was fantastic.
On Thursday morning, I’m going to be in the boardroom presenting the project I’ve been working on for the past several months to other members of my department. I can’t wait to see what everyone else has to say.
My big sister had her baby last week. It’s a girl! The baby is cute, sweet and calm. Her brothers already adore her.
I’ve been going to a new yoga class lately. It’s called Hot Yoga, and they turn the heat up so you get really sweaty during the class. I love it. It’s the most relaxing yoga class ever. The first time I went, I wasn’t having the greatest day and I started to cry during the lights-out laying-on-your-back relaxation time. I really like how the class seems to pull my negative feelings out, leaving me feeling lighter and freer.
The guy I had been seeing who broke up with me earlier this month and I have decided we’re going to try and stay friends. I’ve missed him a lot these past few weeks and can’t wait to start hanging out again. I’m hoping we end up getting back together eventually, but for now I just want to be around him.
The guy I thought was gay has turned out to be not gay at all – and it’s kind of disappointing. A girl can never have too many gay boy friends, after all. This new guy likes me, but I’m not at all interested in anything more than friendship and have told him as much. He’s sweet and spiritual and considerate, so he’d be great to have as a friend. I’ve been tagging along with him to these Buddhist meditation sessions and my soul feels like it’s growing and being set free.
I’ve been reading a lot lately. Eat, Pray, Love was fantastic.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The highlights
Here’s what’s new in the life of this young socialist professional:
- The major project I’ve been working on since the summer is just about ready to go public. It’s huge. I can’t tell you all that’s involved, but this is basically the biggest thing I’ve ever done. I love it.
- Recently I started dating this guy I’ve known for four years. We were seeing each other for two weeks and then dated for two more weeks before things unravelled. I really like him, though, and we’re going to try to go back to being friends with the possibility that maybe things will work out down the road.
I told him that we’re exactly the same and exactly the opposite. Our opposites were getting in the way to the point that we couldn’t completely understand each other, but I think if we work towards having a better understanding of each other we could make things work.
- I have a strange unintentional sort-of date for Valentine’s Day with this (presumably gay) pretty guy I met at a bus stop a few days ago. He’s new to the area and I don’t really know many people in my neighbourhood, so I agreed to go for coffee with him. Only thing is that because our schedules are a little conflicting, it accidentally landed on Valentine’s Day.
- My sister, the Travelling Photographer, moved to the Philippines last week. She and her husband are leaving for two years. My sister keeps telling me about the cool things they’re doing (like eating mangos and touring the sites), and I’m getting the antsy travelling bug. I’m thinking about going to see her sometime once my contract ends and exploring Thailand and India while I’m in that corner of the world.
- My roommate is turning out to be the cutest, sweetest lady ever. She’s about twice my age and hardly ever home. She does my dishes, shares advise and even bought me a giant bag of chocolate chips to cheer me up after my sad break-up night.
- The major project I’ve been working on since the summer is just about ready to go public. It’s huge. I can’t tell you all that’s involved, but this is basically the biggest thing I’ve ever done. I love it.
- Recently I started dating this guy I’ve known for four years. We were seeing each other for two weeks and then dated for two more weeks before things unravelled. I really like him, though, and we’re going to try to go back to being friends with the possibility that maybe things will work out down the road.
I told him that we’re exactly the same and exactly the opposite. Our opposites were getting in the way to the point that we couldn’t completely understand each other, but I think if we work towards having a better understanding of each other we could make things work.
- I have a strange unintentional sort-of date for Valentine’s Day with this (presumably gay) pretty guy I met at a bus stop a few days ago. He’s new to the area and I don’t really know many people in my neighbourhood, so I agreed to go for coffee with him. Only thing is that because our schedules are a little conflicting, it accidentally landed on Valentine’s Day.
- My sister, the Travelling Photographer, moved to the Philippines last week. She and her husband are leaving for two years. My sister keeps telling me about the cool things they’re doing (like eating mangos and touring the sites), and I’m getting the antsy travelling bug. I’m thinking about going to see her sometime once my contract ends and exploring Thailand and India while I’m in that corner of the world.
- My roommate is turning out to be the cutest, sweetest lady ever. She’s about twice my age and hardly ever home. She does my dishes, shares advise and even bought me a giant bag of chocolate chips to cheer me up after my sad break-up night.
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