how did i end up here?

Having Your Own Space...Priceless

Such a busy weekend! I have so much to write about so forgive me if this post seems a bit hodge-podge. Friday night, I went over to Yvonne's for Tots and Tonic. The tonics were only for the adults of course, but the kids had plenty of stuff to eat and drink. Yvonne is not known for putting together a party unless everything is perfect. She had shrimp coctail, chips and salsa, wine, cheese and even a cake! It was great fun. I hate that I'm going to be moving so far away from Yvonne and Lisa. But I'm sure I'll make the trek to hang out!

On Saturday, Roxanne and I packed our bags again and moved on down to the Commonwealth of Virginia. I had moved half of my junk into our new extremely efficient efficiency apartment, and the place was filled to the brim...I just sat down and cried! I called my mom, of course, and cried to her about making the wrong decision, blah blah blah. She made me feel so much better (that's what mom's are for, right?) and I finished moving in my stuff. I had carried all the stuff myself but I still had two big things I couldn't carry myself so I asked Lester if he would help me with them. After he finished loading the heavy stuff in my car, I told him thanks and he said, "No problem. That will be a hug, a kiss and a date." That statement was the last straw for me!! I couldn't stand being around him for another minute! Lisa came later with her friend Carol, and she helped me carry the big stuff I couldn't fit in my car. They were a big help! Thanks guys!! After I got everything put up, I felt pretty good about the place. It's very cozy, don't get me wrong, but not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. And just getting away from Lester was worth any price!

Sunday I was pretty lazy. I took a drive around the area to see what I could find. I found tons of great stuff. On Sunday night Sam called me. She was having a craving for sushi and she knew I'd never had it before. I agreed to try it and met her at a sushi bar downtown. I did want to try it...and I did try it....but...I hated it!! Absolutely hated it! I don't really like fish as it is and this was no exception. My gag reflex was seriously working overtime and it was all I could do to just keep it down. Yucky!! However, I was glad I tried it...at least now I can have an educated opinion about it.

On Monday, we all went to a baseball game. I love going to baseball games, as I have mentioned before. Sam and her friend Diane went to Washington University in St. Louis and the Nationals were playing the Cardinals. The Nationals won 4-1...it was a PERFECT day for baseball...not too hot, not too cold. But the bigger story is we got tickets for $3!! That's cheaper than buying a cup of coffee! I'd pay that everyday to go to a baseball game!

I don't have a parking pass yet and I decided I would try out the public transportation from my house to work for a week before I decide to drive to work. Yesterday it was pouring rain when I started to work. I have to walk about 4 blocks to my bus stop, get on the bus, get on the yellow line, change lines to the red line, get off at Union Station and finally walk another 4 blocks to the office building. The rain made yesterdays commute miserable. Riding the bus home wasn't too bad. I was just reading my book, not really paying too much attention. Then I look up and I was the only white person on the bus! I was never scared or afraid, I was just all of a sudden very aware of what I had on my person. I was listening to my ipod, I had a big bag, and my diamond earrings...I was a little nervous about walking the 4 blocks home in the dark. But luckily no one else got off at my stop so it was no big deal. I decided I should probably carry some pepper spray with me from now...one can never be too safe. I don't mind taking the public transportation, but I hate how late I got home last night...8:45pm and I did not even do much after work! I think driving is going to win out.

posted by taiautumn @ 8:53 AM