So much has happened in the last few weeks, yet I haven't really taken the time to write about it. Let's see if I can't tell a few tales along the way:
-My first day down in Waukegan, IL involved a good deal of Everclear. This was followed by hacky-sack... I went for the grand dive maneuver, where I drop down into push-up position while kicking the sack over my head. What actually transpired was a full-weight chindrop. I have a hematoma in my chin which feels like a bone chip. Totally weak, but it was extremely entertaining for all who witnessed it.
-Less than a week after purchasing the new vehicle, with less than 400 miles on the odometer, I got in an accident with a coworker. I paid for both repairs out of pocket, which was painful. *grumble*
-Waukegan, IL is such a dumpster. I moved the crew to a new hotel in Gurnee, which is closer to work and has more amenities. Every single room has an air-hockey table. What's THAT about?
-I had a great date last weekend that went really well. A night of dancing led to an afterbar that we didn't leave until the sun came up. Good times.
-Adjusting to single life has been interesting. I feel strong and independent, which is good. After the initial shock wore off, I feel like I pulled it together and I've been doing well. I'm daunted by the idea of turning 28 this Monday. It'll be the first time since I was 19 that I don't have a significant other to celebrate with. That's ok, it seems like I might be stuck down here in Gurnee for one last day at Great America, anyway. I'm fearful that what once was an eccentric and attractive energy is now a played out and old bore. I really was looking forward to having a family and all of that jazz one day, and it just feels like all of that is slipping away from me. I suppose all things with time.
-I haven't been working out much. Casey and I went for a bike ride with her mom last Sunday, and that was pretty cool, but it was definitely low intensity. It'd be nice to get out with her just as the two of us and see if we can't get the hearts pumping hard. I haven't done *any* running, and that's lamentable. When I get back to Madison, I'll have the time and energy to change that...
-I miss my friends. A lot. So many people have been warm and caring influences in my life. I miss some of my old friendships, but realize that if they were willing to let another person's drama interfere in their relationships with me, they really weren't there for me in the first place. It's best to invest my energy in people who invest it back. I'm going to miss the hell out of![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
of_new_horizons when she moves. I want to get back to Madison and really just go crazy with all of my amazing friends, and make a summer out of it. My big goal is a camping trip - it would be amazing to get some of the good people in my life together for a weekend of woodsiness.
That's about it for now :)
-My first day down in Waukegan, IL involved a good deal of Everclear. This was followed by hacky-sack... I went for the grand dive maneuver, where I drop down into push-up position while kicking the sack over my head. What actually transpired was a full-weight chindrop. I have a hematoma in my chin which feels like a bone chip. Totally weak, but it was extremely entertaining for all who witnessed it.
-Less than a week after purchasing the new vehicle, with less than 400 miles on the odometer, I got in an accident with a coworker. I paid for both repairs out of pocket, which was painful. *grumble*
-Waukegan, IL is such a dumpster. I moved the crew to a new hotel in Gurnee, which is closer to work and has more amenities. Every single room has an air-hockey table. What's THAT about?
-I had a great date last weekend that went really well. A night of dancing led to an afterbar that we didn't leave until the sun came up. Good times.
-Adjusting to single life has been interesting. I feel strong and independent, which is good. After the initial shock wore off, I feel like I pulled it together and I've been doing well. I'm daunted by the idea of turning 28 this Monday. It'll be the first time since I was 19 that I don't have a significant other to celebrate with. That's ok, it seems like I might be stuck down here in Gurnee for one last day at Great America, anyway. I'm fearful that what once was an eccentric and attractive energy is now a played out and old bore. I really was looking forward to having a family and all of that jazz one day, and it just feels like all of that is slipping away from me. I suppose all things with time.
-I haven't been working out much. Casey and I went for a bike ride with her mom last Sunday, and that was pretty cool, but it was definitely low intensity. It'd be nice to get out with her just as the two of us and see if we can't get the hearts pumping hard. I haven't done *any* running, and that's lamentable. When I get back to Madison, I'll have the time and energy to change that...
-I miss my friends. A lot. So many people have been warm and caring influences in my life. I miss some of my old friendships, but realize that if they were willing to let another person's drama interfere in their relationships with me, they really weren't there for me in the first place. It's best to invest my energy in people who invest it back. I'm going to miss the hell out of
of_new_horizons when she moves. I want to get back to Madison and really just go crazy with all of my amazing friends, and make a summer out of it. My big goal is a camping trip - it would be amazing to get some of the good people in my life together for a weekend of woodsiness.That's about it for now :)
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