Sunday, December 28, 2008

Not so bad after all ..

So my Christmas was much better than expected, after a few setbacks.

I came home on the night of the 23th to a flooded apartment, a cell phone didn't charge and a landlord who refused to answer his phone. After soaking up all the water we could with towels and mats, we went to bed after a few margaritas. Jeff (the awesome landlord) comes pounding on my door at 8am and harasses me about how this could be prevented, even though I took all the necessary steps to prevent the flood from spreading. He then tells me that his work day ends at noon that day. Ummm ... you are a landlord, you don't have the luxury of having a 'work day'.

So Ashton and I get on the road and although I expected the roads to be much worse, we get to Tri Cities in a timely fashion. We go to Dad's and have a GREAT Christmas. Everyone got the things they wanted and more and there was only a few attitude problems.

On Christmas morning, I head to my mom's house for what I was expecting to be the most uncomfortable Christmas day of my life. Although it wasn't the highlight, I survived and didn't even have to get drunk to remain civil :] After dinner and gifts, I went back to Dads and then off to meet friends for a drink - always a blast.

On the 26th, I headed to Walla Walla to see Austin and his wonderful family. They spoiled me with perfume, a homemade cookbook (which is my new favorite!) and this amazing chapstick that I've wanted. After a long day of nothing, we played my new favorite card game - GOLF - until the wee hours of the night accompanied with wine and we tried the beer I got for Ross.

I think that the reason this holiday season was one of the best I've had is because I made up my mind to have a good day. No matter where I was or which family I was with, I put myself in a good mood by remembering that sometimes people are crazy but they are family!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Tis the season ..

It seems to me that every Christmas is the same. The same questions pop up, the same food is eaten and the same people are there.

This year, it's the same but very different. At first, I thought that work would dominate my holiday season and so far it's not been that way, which has been nice. I have several more days off than I usually do but it's almost made things worse. I have more time now to see the people I want to see but also feel obligated to see the one's I'm supposed to see.

Plus, there aren't even any cute babies in my family to play with.
Merry Christmas Pictures, Images and Photos

I'm getting to the point where I want to do my own Christmas and if people want to come see me, come on over! This holiday was based on joy, life and minimal gifts. It is a Christian holiday and celebrating it seems empty unless you are a strong Christian, which I am not.

Do I love seeing my family? Generally
Do I love receiving gifts? Yes
Do I love buying gifts for other people? Absolutely
Do I love all the questions I'm asked year and year again? Not particularly

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Graduation

Well well .. I've finally done it. I will be leaving the fine instituation of Eastern Washington University this coming March. My classes will be done, all my papers will be signed and I will take my final steps across the campus mall. The weird thing about it is that I've avoided graduation for the past few quarters.
EWU color Pictures, Images and Photos
It's like I was saying about being a semi-adult. I've made the choices but I'm not ready to accept the consequences should they not turn out in my favor. I might have to actually quit Costco and lose the security I've had for the past 3.5 years and leave the dear streets of Cheney, WA.

My new favorite website is www.higheredjobs.com because it allows me to know that jobs are out there that I am passionate about. There is nothing better to me that the prospect of being a Greek Life Advisor or Student Affairs Administrator. I love the college atmosphere.

The best part about it too is that I can go anywhere in the country ... ahhhh the prospect of travel. I'm over the idea of WA state currently. Yes it's fun and it's the place I call home but there is nothing here for me. And I don't hate it .. so the worst thing that can happen is I come back home.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Life Waves

It seems to me that life comes in waves. Right now, the wave I'm in I would like to title "Semi-Adult". I feel like I'm making adult choices, but not ready for the consequences, should they turn out to be the ones I'm not wanting or ready to deal with.

Choice #1: Continuing on with my major even though I don't really enjoy it.
Choice #2: Fighting the good fight against PROPOSITION 8
Choice #3: Trying to figure out the balance between compromise and giving up.
Choice #4: Hating my landlord but never having the courage to stand up to him

These are all choices that I have made for myself and am ready to deal with .. I think.