#175

The Josh Ritter concert blew me out of the water. It was amazing. He was adorable. His band was so cute. The music made me happy. It was an awesome experience. He played this new song. It was my favorite of the evening.

#174

This has been a weird week and I'm glad its over. I haven't been homesick but Pittsburgh hasn't exactly been a ton of fun. So I really think I just want to get away from here and go on a vacation or something. Just not have to be me for a little bit. It would be nice.

My mom's mom has been in and out of the hospital all week. Its something to do with her blood pressure and now she is going to see a cardiologist. Its frustrating not being home, not being able to do anything, not understanding any of the medical terms. I'm not very patient when it comes to these things. I just want them to find out what is wrong and fix it. I don't think it seems that difficult. I think the worst part is hearing my mom's voice on the phone. She sounds uncertain and scared. I haven't heard that in her voice before. 

#173

I'm going to a concert this weekend. Josh Ritter is playing at Diesel. I'm going with the roomies as well as some guests from Albion. I must admit I'm not super excited mostly because I don't really know the guy and lets be honest, there is no way he can compare to Punchline. But the part, I'm really excited about is MILKSHAKE FACTORY! We went after the PL concert and it was heavenly. I can't wait to go back and try a new flavor. Its a goal of mine to try them all. 

I have the weekend off again this week. I know I should be excited. I used to dream about getting the weekends off and now this is my second week in a row. But I'm not. I don't know why. Everyone looks at me like I'm crazy when I mention it. I think I just need some change or something. Maybe like a vacation? Still not completely sure what I need or am thinking. Its just weird.

So I'm coming home in April, the weekend after Easter. I was thinking maybe we could all get together then. Perhaps celebrate my birthday while we are all in the same state. Nothing fancy just like dinner or drinks or repeat viewings of a bootleg copy of Taken? 

#172

Punchline.

(No other words are needed.)

I made this recipe and it was delicious. I will make it again for my next guests.

BART made a puppet. It was delightful.

This was in Altoona. A city that amused me greatly.

The "Grapes of Wrath" martini I drank to celebrate Buddy's birthday.

Toi and Pomme came to visit.

Chomper turned 21 and this was his first legal drink.

I think we are all adorable.

#171

Work has been weird the last two days. Yesterday, I had to use my managerial authority on the dishwasher. It sucked. So far, no one else has given me problems when I tell them to do something but him. He just wouldn't listen so I mentioned it to my boss and she had to talk to him. He handled it well but I still felt bad about the whole thing. 

And then today, I ended up going in 3 hours earlier than expected. Due to that, I just never fully woke up so I chugged coffee all day and now I feel weird. Like sleepy but at the same time my brain just wont turn off. Getting to bed tonight should be pretty interesting. 

The customers today were just insane. This man went off on me because we didn't have chicken salad and why didn't we have it and did any other locations have it? He took it so personally that the shipment of chicken was delayed therefore the cook hadn't made any yet. And now his day was just ruined, RUINED! I have NEVER taken it personally when something I ordered or wanted was out of stock. Oh, and teenage girls are evil, just evil. I swear I was never one, at least not like this one who COULD NOT DECIDE IF SHE WANTED A BAGEL OR NOT AND OMG JUST EAT THE CARBS IT WILL NOT KILL YOU BUT I MIGHT SO JUST EAT THE DAMN THING. 

The owner has taken to calling me "Little One." Like he ends every sentence directed to me with "Little One." Its annoying because I know he knows my name. He's used it before. His mother uses it all the time. I guess "Little One" is better than babe or kid or any of the other nicknames he has used. But really is it so hard to use my name? I don't mind nicknames but I never realized how much it means when a person learns your name and uses it. Also, I get it. I'm short. I have little hands and little feet and OMG. (Okay, that might be directed at a whole bunch of other people. I realize that. I think I'm feeling a bit hormonal today.) 

#170

Its foggy here today.

The dictionary defines adorable as "inspiring great affection; delightful; charming." I get called adorable a lot here. I guess its a good thing?

Rita's is a Italian ice and custard shop that has officially opened for the summer. I've been 3 times since they opened on friday. I even have a cool card that once I buy 10 things, I can get one for free. This is dangerous. I think I will be eating a lot of their gelatis this summer.

My mom just called and my cousin had her baby this morning. Its a girl. Yay! Only one more cousin is pregnant at the moment and then this baby fever will be over. Even more YAY! Babies are cute and all but I think 4 in one year is a little bit much. 

#169

So Little Hugs remind me of my childhood and every time I have one, I feel soooooooooo happy.

Utz are the same for Toi.

What reminds you of your childhood?

#168

Its always so quiet after guests leave. Especially this time since we had 8 people in the house. It takes a while to get used to the silence. I learned that Spring Break is not complete without bars, cemeteries, and a church. I really think we have our own unique style. 

Is it really too much to ask for a direct flight from Pittsburgh to GR? I don't want to have a layover in Milwaukee or Chicago or Detroit.

#167

I'm not sure if anything can ever top last night. It was pretty spectacular. We went out to the Library for dinner and drinks in honor of Buddy's 23rd birthday. Then Pomme, Toi, BART, BART's sis and I headed to Diesel for the Punchline concert. It basically rocked my socks. I was so excited. We sang and danced and sang and danced. It was just what I needed. After, as we walked home, we passed the Milkshake Factory and doubled back to get some delicious tasty treats. Then we continued to the Cage where we met up with some of my co-workers and discussed the genocide in Sudan. You would think it would be a mood killer, but no! Buddy texted that they were at Silky's so we rejoined the group and closed down that bar. Finally, our last stop was Eat-N-Park but I really don't remember anything about that because I really really really can't do hard liquor anymore. I'm ashamed and sad. I've let you all down and become a beer drinker. I promise to make you all proud again. I swear it!

#166

FRIENDS O'MINE!!!!

THIS SATURDAY IS 3/7! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

1) BUDDY'S BIRTHDAY. SHE HAS FRIENDS COMING INTO TOWN. I WONT LIE. I'M SLIGHTLY SCARED.

2) PUNCHLINE CONCERT!!!!

SO OBVIOUSLY YOU SHOULD ALL COME VISIT. PLEASE! I MEAN PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP. I WILL FILL YOU IN ON ALL OF MY LATEST LIFE DRAMA AND TAKE YOU TO PAMELA'S AND GIVE YOU FREE BAGELS AND WOW! YOU WITH MY ESPRESSO DRINKS AND WE CAN GET DRUNKITY DRUNK DRUNK WITH EACH OTHER.

Just promise me you will think about it? :)

(sorry this is all in caps. i have had a can of coke and a cup of coffee and i miss you all)

#165

This is my bruise. I got it at work when I spectacularly wiped out on a freshly mopped floor. Its the only bruise I have from the fall. I'm not quite sure how I managed to land on this part of my arm with all of my body weight but I did. I'm special like that.