Well, I just caught up on all Qortnee's new blogs and I thought...holy geez, its been forever since I've blogged. Well...what to update on....since I've blogged last, the bath salts are doing really well - which is super cool. It makes me excited to see things I make actually sell to someone other than my mom. HEHE
I also spent some fun time with the girls and went to see Nickelback on Canada Day. What a great show!! I'm soooo glad I decided a few days before the event that I had nothing better to do and that I should go. Lineup: State of Shock, Staind, Hedley, Finger Eleven, Daughtry, Default, and Nickelback. It was a fantastic day! I so wish I was headed to see Aerosmith this weekend in PEI (especially since Marcus has dropped not so subtle hints that I should go and camp with her). But, now I couldn't even if I wanted to. There's a Mi'kmaq Heritage Dinner happening Saturday night which I have been asked to attend (and just recently found out also to speak at) because our Chief is unavailable. I just hope they won't think I'm weird when I refuse to eat the wild game they prepared for the "traditional Mi'kmaq" component of it. Yes, I'm cool like that.
Ummm...what else is new on the home front? Q...just to let you know, I know how you're feeling about weighing pros and cons lately. It seems like there's change in the air....I feel it coming. I've been saying for awhile, I want out of apartment lifestyle, but I can't really afford to much more right now. My dream? To buy a house, live in it for a couple years while fixing it up, sell it and continue to climb the real estate ladder. If only life was that simple. If it was...I'd throw in the dream of owning a brand new black Toyota Tacoma and 4-wheeler too.
Other than that, I've RSVP'd to Spermie's wedding (Natasha Mermuys for those of you who are thinking something completely different just by the name Spermie). I've booked my hotel room - finding a room in Charlottetown in the summer for a decent price is totally retarded. GRRR!!! And booked my vacation time around that weekend. I want to go over to Cavendish while I'm on the island - it's my summer retreat and it wouldn't be summer without a visit to the boardwalk.
A couple of weeks ago I met up to an old friend for coffee which is probably my favorite thing about still living in my hometown. Seeing friends when they return either for a visit or to move back. Danny was my closest friend in early high school and it's funny how years apart sometimes doesn't change a thing. I truly forgot how well this guy knew me. One look into my eyes and he could read me like no one else I've ever met. It's funny and I know we all do it - and by working with the public on a daily basis I know we do - but the most common response to "How are you today" is always "Fine, thanks". Well, I had one of those moments with Danny and he looked into my eyes and said ok, I don't know if I'm more offended that you're hiding something, or that you just lied to my face. I was shocked....but half truths don't work with someone who knows you so well.
It kind of creeped me out, especially considering I haven't seen Danny in probably about nine years. But, I'm a strong believer in fate, and I know that a friend like that was exactly what I was needing at that moment. I needed a friend who had zero biases to neutrally weigh-in on some ideas/thoughts/issues that I've been tossing back and forth either alone or with only those who are nearest and dearest to me. I know all my closest friends are always looking out for my best interest, but when they are that close to me on a regular basis and are privy to my everyday concerns/issues/discussions, their opinions are going to be swayed (and rightfully so). But I needed a sounding board that wouldn't hesitate on the truth - afterall, what does Danny have to lose by pointing out the good and bad? It was a great coffee date, that I didn't want to ever end. I started looking forward to our next meeting the moment I hugged him goodnight.
Speaking of hugging goodnight. That's exactly what I need right now. I'm overtired, cold (wearing a tank top and shorts while blogging on my balcony tonight probably wasn't the best decision), and for lack of better terms sooky. And I know myself well enough to know it all boils down to the overtired aspect. I have had zero energy lately. I sleep well during the evenings, I think, but the moment I take a breather from work (ie: on my lunch break or right at the end of the day) I'm out like a light. My dad hooked me up with some energy product he's trying right now. I'm giving it a whirl tomorrow. Normally energy crap makes me jiddery because of the caffine in it, which my body isn't used to. This is apparently all natural. Can't hurt to try. Watch out work - Crystal may be on a ride of her own tomorrow. For now, the ride is docking itself in my bed.
Ciao!
