We're Regular Rachel Ray(s)

Maggie (my sister) is here, and we just ate a delicious meal!

Salad:

Combination of three different kinds of greens
Gorgonzola
Dried berries
Avacado

Pasta:

Linguine
Shrimp/mushroom/onion in a white wine sauce with fresh mozzerella.

Crusty French bread

It was sooooo delicious! And, obviously, we are master chefs.

Love or Something Ignites in my Veins

Here is an interesting/hilarious/inappropriate/awesome conversation from work:

A: That poor guy; it's a wonder that he can even find his way to work sometimes.
J: You know what he doesn't have a problem finding a home for...
A: Oh my gosh, I KNOW! He has nooo problems with that at all!
J: Yeah...it's kind of gross, actually.
A: He's going to have a problem being a doctor.

Bahaha!

* "A" is not me.


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From this afternoon:

Today, for the first time, I saw the guy A and J were talking about.
He. Is. Hot.

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I just found out that he is actually a year younger* than I am. HAHAHAHA**

*This surprised me beyond belief (oh, and he looks like a total dumbass according to his fb profile).

**silent laughter because the roomies are in bed.

Things Have Changed for Me

and that's okay!

(I definitely used that line in my spiritual autobiography [which I may/may not post sometime]).

I just posted on a friend's Facebook wall, "Hey! Remember when we used to be friends?"--I was only semi-joking. Growing up is meeting new people. It is having new life experiences. Growing up is learning. I find it sad and exhilarating at the same time.

Pomp & Circumstance

• Jake just graduated! I'm so proud of him; he's going to do great things with his life!
• I saw my best friend for the first time since December!!! We made plans to move to Europe in June 2010. If you want to join us, feel free!
• Made tenative plans to have my sister visit next weekend. Woot!

It's so weird that Jake's going to college next fall. I feel so old.

Stella Loves Sitting in the Windows

Now that things have calmed down a little, maybe I can write something of substance.

Last week was jammed with packing, moving, cleaning, parents bringing furniture, and the obligatory "end of the semester" activities. Now, it's time to take a deep breath.

*deep breath*

I've been spending a lot of time thinking about what has happened between May 2008 and May 2009 (I know. Normal people do this type of reflection around January 1--deal with it). I don't feel like I've changed that much...I've just experienced a lot! There have been beautiful and happy experiences along with the bleak and depressing ones. I think what is really provoking this thinking is that I have officially moved out of my family's house. Sure, I've been "out" for a long time now, but this is one of the biggest steps towards "adulthood" that I've taken since leaving for college (and yes, I realize that this is true for most people).

I've spent more time thinking about what I believe, what I don't believe. What I can do, and what I can't do. What I want from my life, and what I have realized that I can completely do without. I think for the first time, I am completely satisfied with the way things are going; I am completely happy with myself and who I am becoming.

There are still some issues that I need to resolve, but I know that I have the strength that is necessary. I'm not worried anymore about becoming bitter--it's all going to be fine! I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders!

All I Have to Say Is

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There. That feels better.

I'm tired of pursuing something/someone that won't work out. It's not worth the time, energy, emotions. Bah.

Okay. Now, that really does feel better. G'Night! :)

My Ethernet Doesn't Work

Watching the storm come over the hill. Lightning fascinates and thrills me.

I love the new apartment so much. It's night number 2 for me, and I'm starting to get settled...ish (nevermind that I still have a lot of stuff at the Q).

and...

STELLA IS AN AMBITURNER!