2.5

Dear little girls, (most) men are complete idiots.  Exceptions include: dad, grandpas, cool uncles, and best friends.  Also, don't try to figure them out because it never works.  Find an older, wiser woman to figure things out with you.

Day 1000

Here we are - day 1000!  Funny thing is, my life isn't all that different from when I started this project.  I'm typing on the same computer in the same house.  A few things have changed, though.  I think {and hope you agree} my photos have improved.  I've aged {like a fine wine ;) }.  I have a different job, different outlook on life, and different {really just additional} friends.  I'm still looking for the right guy for me and still trying my best to be a positive person.

No need for any dramatic goodbyes.  After all, this is just a blog.  It's not like I'm leaving for real!  I'm still going to post photos all the time.  What else would I do with all of them?  (Currently, there are 564 photos in the folder.)

Laters, blog readers.  Thanks for reading over the last 1000 days (since April 2010 - with breaks here and there).

Day 938

I'm get-tin a smartphone, y'allllll!  I got it for 99 ceeeeeents.  I'm pretty sure I spent too much time at the AT&T store and have now somehow convinced half of my brain that I can pull of a semi-ghetto southern accent.  Don't worry, I know I can't.

Who's ready for Halloween?!  ---> THIS GIRL <---

I want/need more happy in my life.  The highlight of my day really, really shouldn't be a piece of plastic/metal/cell phone stuff.  

Day 924

Seriously addicted to the 50 Shades of Grey series.  Halfway through the third book and quite unsure what the heck I'll read once I've completed it!

Day 916

I was having a rough end to last week + weekend in the realm of emotions.  Prayers were answered and spirits were lifted.  I think I just needed a good meal (haven't had much of an appetite lately), a really hard workout, and to just get things done at work (you know, accomplish something).  Hopefully the trend will continue tomorrow!

Day 915

I got to spend the day with a whole slew of ladies and Caaaaamden.  He's so precious.  Jackie's bridal shower was fun and full of good food.  The Stephanies & Co. did an excellent job (as always).  I unexpectedly stayed for a movie and extra play time with the man of the 1st floor (Chris was downstairs).  I also got to play with baby Ellie for awhile, too.  It was a good weekend for baby hugs!

Day 913

Sassy Explorers' first event ever tonight - Bloomington Progressive Dinner - was a big success!  Yay!  :)

Day 905

Another successful Sassy Explorers meeting tonight!

Day 904

With access to a HUGE photo library at work, I'm pretty sure I have the most colorful PowerPoint presentations in the history of the company. :)  I like it like that.  Big Sassy presentation and meeting tomorrow night!

Day 893

Since a portion of my job involves promoting travel for ladies, I got to participate in the 2nd annual Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon & 5K today (we were corporate sponsors).  I got up at the crack of dawn and walked all over downtown.  It was amazing to see the runners!  They're in amazing shape, and just go go go.  I found it particularly interesting that we each received a long-stemmed rose, medal, fruit, and chocolate milk upon completion.  Fun {sweaty} times! :)

Day 892

I was at the Hyatt downtown today for 12 hours.  Surprisingly, it went by pretty quickly.  Perhaps the complimentary massage and manicure helped pass the time?  You betcha!  We're calling that my "lunch hour." I randomly ran into two friends there: Louie from Dave & Teresa's wedding and Lauren from IU (freshman year)!  That's been happening a decent amount this summer, and I like it.  Fun blasts from the past!

Day 884

Today's the first day of the festival, and I have a huge to do list.  Catch ya later!

Day 859

My house is 100% completely clean.  This is a very strange feeling, especially since I didn't have a party last night.  (My house is always inevitably at its best after I clean up from a party.)  Can someone come and visit me to admire the cleanliness and take in the smell of the garlic I cooked up for last night's bruschetta?  Call first. :oP

Oh, did that word, bruschetta, catch your attention?  I made this one (with garden fresh tomatoes) and have no need to look further for alternate versions.  The group I was with raved about it, and it was pretty easy to make, too!

Day 841

Go. Go. GO!  <---That's my week, ladies and gentlemen ... and I kinda love it.  Beats being cold, wearing 10 layers, and having dreary, dark skies! :)

Day 833

Apparently, I can't have my photo on any work-related newsletters/documents that will be mailed out due to stalkers.  I'm not sure if I'm mad about that (trying to put a face with a name and make the whole club seem more personal) or if I'm thankful (that my boss thinks I'm cute enough to warrant stalkers).  Either way, doesn't matter because tomorrow is INDEPENDENCE DAY!  I wish I could be cool like Chris and Steph and watch the movie at home in my home theater.  I'm telling you, if you didn't live so far away, I'd be up there all the time! :)  Hope everyone has a fun and safe (due to our burn bans and dry, dry land) 4th of July!

Day 831

July already?!  Wow, this year is flying by so quickly.

Day 827

Sassy show tonight!  We had over 150 ladies there, ahhh!  Not a single negative word about my presentation, the food, the service, or the packets.  In fact, I heard a lot of positive compliments!  How cool is that?!

Happy Birthday to the sassiest lady I know, my grandma!  You know it's true...

Day 774

I enjoyed a lovely long lunch/business meeting with one of our vendors at Rick's Cafe Boatyard today - OUTSIDE on the patio.  Oh, and we got a lot accomplished, too! :)

Day 722

I had so much fun at Kilroy's with B. Marx, Emilie, and Kenny.  A random group of friends, but it was great for conversation.  The tots were tasty, and I have a ton of leftovers.  Kenny and I went to Claddagh afterwards to do more catching up.  We're going to be neighbors soon, woo hoo!

Day 718

I went to a Pampered Chef party and bought some cool new things for my kitchen.  Woot!

If you know of anyone who'd like to work for AAA on the north side of Indy, let me know.