Let's Chat Over Some Mac.
I’m gonna try a new thing. I’m gonna share with you the here, and now. Mainly because I haven’t really told you much about who I am as a person, in this exact time and space, and also, a little because I’m standing in my tiny apartment kitchen with my laptop out, bored to tears watching this 88 cent Mac ‘N’ Cheese cook. Put yo hands in the air, if you a true saver! (I really hope you got what I did there). I’ve been all about sharing my stories, and lists in this space- which I love, by the way. There’s always more comfort in what you know, but I think it’s time to update you on who I am right now, and how things are. So grab yourself a snack- or a glass of wine/ hot cocoa/ whatever you’re into, and let’s chat.
First off, how are you? (You can answer in the comments, or not.) Whoever you are, and wherever you are, I hope you are well, and if not, I hope you are finding your way back there! My, it’s been a while. I’m trying to think of the last time I updated you on my current situation, and I believe it was about 7 months ago, when we first moved into our home. So let’s start there shall we? I’m really liking the apartment life, it doesn’t bother me one bit, and I’m enjoying the cozy little space we have made here. Our last residence was difficult for me, due to the roommate situation, but thankfully we got lucky this time, and ended up with a roommate that agrees with me on pretty much everything (Except for food, but honestly my taste in food is a little bland. I like simple things, sue me). Also, she has the most annoyingly adorable cat, who I love to cuddle with.. when he lets me. His name is Orion (O-ryan).
A month or two after we moved in, a tree that lined the creek behind our building fell over, and just missed our apartment. It crashed down in to our neighbor’s roof, sending branches into everyone’s balconies, and windows. It was huge, I could see the top of the tree hanging over the top of our three story building from the opposite side. People yelled from neighboring buildings, asking if everyone was okay, while we answered from behind the leaves and branches. The fire department evacuated our neighbors for the night, and we woke up the next morning to the sound of five different chainsaws cutting the tree into pieces to be hauled away. Luckily no one was hurt, and Orion now uses the hole in the screen door as his own cat door, so we’re in no hurry to fix it.
After all that “fun” excitement was over, summer finally decided to show up! Yes, I love summer. I would rather be hot, than cold, which I know is the unpopular opinion. You don’t have to tell me. Unfortunately, with the exception of a few bon-fires by the ocean, 4th of July fireworks, and river floating, I didn’t really get to enjoy my summer. Actually, It didn’t even click in my head that it was summer until midway through July. When I wasn’t busy with work, I was too busy getting myself super excited for my trip home to South Dakota. Which was at the end of August. AKA the end of summer. AKA I spent one of my favorite seasons, waiting for it to be over. Like an idiot.
I think the biggest adventure during my South Dakota trip this year, was just getting there. I spent the whole day completely sure that I was going to get stuck in Texas. Seriously, so many delayed flights!! I made it though, and it was really weird. I wasn’t expecting everything to look so familiar, and yet so different, all at once. It was like looking in a warped mirror-I knew it was home, but some things where different. I guess maybe I’m different too, so I can’t really put all the blame on Rapid. I kept walking around thinking someone was going to call me out as someone who didn’t belong there anymore, and kick me out. It was good to see my family though, and to roam about aimlessly with my best friend again. I guess there are some things that never change. I love my trees, and moody beaches, but I missed the plains. Somethings you can’t get from anywhere but home. (Like Taco John’s! If you know me well enough, you knew I was going to bring that up!)
Since I’ve been back in the Northwest, I’ve basically been trying real hard to make up for the money I missed out on while I was on Vacation. Lot’s of work, and staying home to save money. I think the staying home part is driving me a little batty, but I’m managing. It’s difficult for me to stay in one place for too long. It makes me groggy, and sometimes it makes me angry. Luckily we have entered holiday season, which gives me a lot to look forward to, and a lot to plan. (Hi, from your friendly neighborhood weirdo, who loves working retail on Black Friday!) UGH, Christmas though. I’m learning that I really don’t like Christmas that much. It’s the present thing. It stresses me out. I love the lights though, that’s my favorite thing about this time of year. That, and New Years- which is my second favorite holiday, right behind Halloween of course.
Alright, alright! That’s enough from me. It’s time for me to eat this Mac ‘N’ Cheese now. Before I go, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for clicking. Thank you for reading. Thank you for taking the time. Thank you for letting me rant on about random stuff. Thank you SO so much for any, and all the support you give.
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