Well, I'm all moved. That is if you consider boxes moved out of the best friends car and on to my living room floor, and my car still totally packed with stuff moved. Never the less, I'm in Lafayette.
Said goodbye to the bestie today. I cried. She laughed. Typical. But man oh man am I going to miss her. Going from spending 3-4 (sometimes more) days a week with her to visit few and far between is going to be rough. I know I'll never replace her, but I sure hope I make a few good girlfriends here.
The boyfriend is so good with surprises. He had GIANT balloons all over the place, pink streamers, beautiful flowers, a welcome home sign, and an awesome space in the office waiting for me. It was really nice to feel that love. I missed him a ton. So glad to be living here. Incredibly nervous about tons of things, but happy!!
Ok. I need to cut this short and head to a job interview. I really hope I get the job I interviewed for this morning, I'm not super pumped about the job I'm going to interview for now, but a paycheck is a paycheck. For now :)
Adios.
Feel free to leave comments/tips on living with a boyfriend for the first time. I need them!
XO- TaraPants
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Adventures In: An Emotional Roller Coaster. Part 1
So the water works have already started! In my first post I mentioned that I cry, a lot, probably too much.
The water works started this weekend. The boyfriend and I were bickering all weekend over silly stuff. We are both stressed, tired, frustrated, but above all missing each other. We haven't been apart for this long since we started dating. It's hard. But the move is next Tuesday, the finish line is in sight!! We are much better now after a few long talks, and compromise on both parts. We are gonna bicker, I know that, but it's hard when we can't hug/kiss and make up. Or I can't just make my (what he calls) cute mad face to make him smile. But our little fights got to me. I shed a good amount of tears. I cry when sad, frustrated, angry, suck, hurt, etc.
I have 4 days left at work. I'm pretty excited to move on from my current position. Two years in the field with my company is plenty! The stress from the day to day has been weighing me down for months, maybe longer. That all being said I'm really going to miss my co-workers, and even some of my clients. Ive been really lucky to really get along well with most of my co-workers. Plus you know, I'm kind of the comic relief in the office. What ever will they do without me! Haha. (Kelli I put that statement in because you are following my blog!) I know I'm going to be a big puddle of tears on Friday leaving the office. Tears of joy, but sadness too because I really will miss so many of the people who were always there to listen to me vent, help me with difficult cases, or just to joke with.
I can't even begin to think about how sad I'm going to be saying goodbye to my friends/family. I don't do goodbyes well. I know I'll be back to visit. Boyfriend and I already have three trips lined up back here in 2 months, but I also know that things will never be the same here. That's big. I'm gaining so much, but giving up what I've known for 28 years makes me just a giant puddle of tears. It's worth it though!
Anyhoo. Just a quick update on the day to day stuff. Had a low-key weekend. Started packing today! I also went to the park with the bestie and her son. I'll add a few pictures of that. It was fun.
The water works started this weekend. The boyfriend and I were bickering all weekend over silly stuff. We are both stressed, tired, frustrated, but above all missing each other. We haven't been apart for this long since we started dating. It's hard. But the move is next Tuesday, the finish line is in sight!! We are much better now after a few long talks, and compromise on both parts. We are gonna bicker, I know that, but it's hard when we can't hug/kiss and make up. Or I can't just make my (what he calls) cute mad face to make him smile. But our little fights got to me. I shed a good amount of tears. I cry when sad, frustrated, angry, suck, hurt, etc.
I have 4 days left at work. I'm pretty excited to move on from my current position. Two years in the field with my company is plenty! The stress from the day to day has been weighing me down for months, maybe longer. That all being said I'm really going to miss my co-workers, and even some of my clients. Ive been really lucky to really get along well with most of my co-workers. Plus you know, I'm kind of the comic relief in the office. What ever will they do without me! Haha. (Kelli I put that statement in because you are following my blog!) I know I'm going to be a big puddle of tears on Friday leaving the office. Tears of joy, but sadness too because I really will miss so many of the people who were always there to listen to me vent, help me with difficult cases, or just to joke with.
I can't even begin to think about how sad I'm going to be saying goodbye to my friends/family. I don't do goodbyes well. I know I'll be back to visit. Boyfriend and I already have three trips lined up back here in 2 months, but I also know that things will never be the same here. That's big. I'm gaining so much, but giving up what I've known for 28 years makes me just a giant puddle of tears. It's worth it though!
Anyhoo. Just a quick update on the day to day stuff. Had a low-key weekend. Started packing today! I also went to the park with the bestie and her son. I'll add a few pictures of that. It was fun.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Adventures In: A Really Great Weekend
This weekend was my first weekend in a really long time. I missed the boyfriend a bunch, but I needed this weekend with my Evansville people.
Here is a little recap.
Friday: I was finally feeling better, and after work spent time running errands with Webby, then we had Mexican for dinner. Midway through dinner I thought WHOOPS I'm supposed to be on a bland diet, because of my recently diagnosed diverticulitis. Snap. But I guess the ER doctor did tell me once I ft better I could go back to my normal diet. After dinner I went to my grandparents house for poker night. Family gave me a hard time about my choice to move 4 hours away. Only a few family members have met the boyfriend, they haven't so there were lots of questions. It was nice to spend time with them, questions and all.
Saturday: work totally sucked. I woke up frustrated and annoyed. The day eventually improved. I had dinner with my sister, and we ran a few errands. After that I met my pal to see a movie. We saw The Campaign. Funny!!! Then I went to see her new place, and have girl talk. She gave me lots of advice for living with a boyfriend for the first time. I'm going to miss her. Plenty of Skype dates in the future!
Sunday: Webby, her son, and her mom and I all went to the horse races! He really enjoyed it. Later we hung out at her dads. I had a pretty epic Nerf war! Shit was real!! So much fun! When I got home that night I busted out the craft supplies. Glitter. Glitter. Glitter!!!! I glittered my post-it dispenser and my iPhone charger. Fun!!!
I'm rely glad I was able to keep busy this weekend. It really helped keep my mind off missing my boyfriend. I'm so excited to start the next phase of my life with him. September.... It's arrival is both thrilling and scary!!
Here is a little recap.
Friday: I was finally feeling better, and after work spent time running errands with Webby, then we had Mexican for dinner. Midway through dinner I thought WHOOPS I'm supposed to be on a bland diet, because of my recently diagnosed diverticulitis. Snap. But I guess the ER doctor did tell me once I ft better I could go back to my normal diet. After dinner I went to my grandparents house for poker night. Family gave me a hard time about my choice to move 4 hours away. Only a few family members have met the boyfriend, they haven't so there were lots of questions. It was nice to spend time with them, questions and all.
Saturday: work totally sucked. I woke up frustrated and annoyed. The day eventually improved. I had dinner with my sister, and we ran a few errands. After that I met my pal to see a movie. We saw The Campaign. Funny!!! Then I went to see her new place, and have girl talk. She gave me lots of advice for living with a boyfriend for the first time. I'm going to miss her. Plenty of Skype dates in the future!
Sunday: Webby, her son, and her mom and I all went to the horse races! He really enjoyed it. Later we hung out at her dads. I had a pretty epic Nerf war! Shit was real!! So much fun! When I got home that night I busted out the craft supplies. Glitter. Glitter. Glitter!!!! I glittered my post-it dispenser and my iPhone charger. Fun!!!
I'm rely glad I was able to keep busy this weekend. It really helped keep my mind off missing my boyfriend. I'm so excited to start the next phase of my life with him. September.... It's arrival is both thrilling and scary!!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Adventures In: Educating The Masses
Educating the masses. Yup. This is what my bestie, Webby and I call it when we drive with the windows down with Butch Walker music on. More people needed to know about him. End of story. He is amazing.
I've seen him 4 times in 2 years. Too few if you ask me. I'm already anxious for him to announce a fall tour. I've seen him mostly in the fall, so let's hope he tours this fall too.
Anyway. To the point. Webby has a 4 year old son. Today we were all three in the car educating the masses, when sure enough from the backseat we hear a tiny little voice singing right along. WIN!!!!! This isn't totally new for him, but it's a memory I want to hold on to.
I'm going to miss those moments when I move 4 hours away in 21 short days. I'm (almost) crying just thinking about it. Ok. Webby, shut up. I AM crying now. Webby and her son are two of the people I hold the closest to my heart. It's going to be really hard to not have moments like that with them at least once a week. For the last several months I've spent more time with them than I have at my own apartment. I know they support my move, and I know I'm doing to for the right reasons, but it's hard too. I'm gonna be a giant puddle of tears when I say goodbye to them. I'm horrible at goodbyes. HORRIBLE. They break my heart. I'm glad Webby is one of the toughest chicks I know. She won't make it worse by crying too. She'll just laugh at me and call me a vagina. Gosh.... What am I going to do with out her.
I've seen him 4 times in 2 years. Too few if you ask me. I'm already anxious for him to announce a fall tour. I've seen him mostly in the fall, so let's hope he tours this fall too.
Anyway. To the point. Webby has a 4 year old son. Today we were all three in the car educating the masses, when sure enough from the backseat we hear a tiny little voice singing right along. WIN!!!!! This isn't totally new for him, but it's a memory I want to hold on to.
I'm going to miss those moments when I move 4 hours away in 21 short days. I'm (almost) crying just thinking about it. Ok. Webby, shut up. I AM crying now. Webby and her son are two of the people I hold the closest to my heart. It's going to be really hard to not have moments like that with them at least once a week. For the last several months I've spent more time with them than I have at my own apartment. I know they support my move, and I know I'm doing to for the right reasons, but it's hard too. I'm gonna be a giant puddle of tears when I say goodbye to them. I'm horrible at goodbyes. HORRIBLE. They break my heart. I'm glad Webby is one of the toughest chicks I know. She won't make it worse by crying too. She'll just laugh at me and call me a vagina. Gosh.... What am I going to do with out her.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Adventures in: Pictures
I just got my iPhone very recently. Most of my pictures are on my iPod. Here are a few of the ones on the phone. I'll post more from the iPod soon. Or just check the instagram!!
Adventures in: getting to know me
Hi there blog land! I'm Tara. I find my life pretty interesting, so why not sure it with the world. Or you know, just my bestie and boyfriend who I'll force to read this.
If you happen to be reading this, and you aren't someone I already know here are some Tara Fun Facts.
I'm 28
I currently live in my hometown of Evansville IN, but I'm relocating very soon! (more on that later).
I have a job in the social work field (also more on that to come)
I'm crazy about: my friends, the boyfriend, my family, music/concerts, and the little things in life seem to make me the happiest.
I'm flawed. I cry, too much (when I'm mad, frustrated, sad, etc). Its a side effect of wearing my heart on my sleeve.
I'm loud, silly, funny (at least to me), and passionate. I'm a cancer.
I love photography, instagram (username TaraPants), glitter/sparkles, laughing, being girlie, reading, being a kid at heart, singing at the top of my lungs in the car even though I'm a terrible terrible singer, and various other things I'm sure I'll blog about.
So, here is my story in a nutshell. I was born and raised in Evansville, IN. Raised by a single mom for the first 5-6 years of my life. My grandparents, aunts and uncles helped raise me too. I have one (half) sister, we call her Bird. She's 25 (yikes typing that makes me feel old). I have a ton of awesome cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.
I left Evansville for college. I applied to only one school. Indiana University. I had never visited the campus, I just got it in my head that I wanted to go there, so I made it happen. Literally, the day I moved into my dorm was the first time I had set foot in Bloomington. I like to think it was brave, but maybe it was slightly crazy. I loved college. However, I didn't graduate. I was an education major. I freaked out late in my first semester of my 4th year, and changed my major. I needed a bunch of classes like French, math, and science I hadn't needed in the school of ed. I survived another year, and I had my fill. So here I am 160+ credit hours and 5 years after leaving school with no degree. Spare the lectures. Thanks!
I moved back home, worked random jobs for 3 years. Then found a job that I want to make my career. Social Work. Not sure that I want to continue to do the home based stuff I'm doing now when I relocate, but I'm passionate about helping people/children.
So that's me. The very stripped down basic version of course. It may not seem very interesting. I'm shocked if you are still reading this honestly. High five if you are. This blog will be my little space to share my thoughts/memories/pictures/frustrations/funny tales/etc.
Buckle up, kids. These are The Adventures of TaraPants. Let's hope I'm at least 1/10th exciting in blog form as I find my life to be!!!
PS after a recent ER trip I was given pain meds. I took one about an hour ago, it there are horrible errors in this post let's blame the meds!
XO TaraPants
If you happen to be reading this, and you aren't someone I already know here are some Tara Fun Facts.
I'm 28
I currently live in my hometown of Evansville IN, but I'm relocating very soon! (more on that later).
I have a job in the social work field (also more on that to come)
I'm crazy about: my friends, the boyfriend, my family, music/concerts, and the little things in life seem to make me the happiest.
I'm flawed. I cry, too much (when I'm mad, frustrated, sad, etc). Its a side effect of wearing my heart on my sleeve.
I'm loud, silly, funny (at least to me), and passionate. I'm a cancer.
I love photography, instagram (username TaraPants), glitter/sparkles, laughing, being girlie, reading, being a kid at heart, singing at the top of my lungs in the car even though I'm a terrible terrible singer, and various other things I'm sure I'll blog about.
So, here is my story in a nutshell. I was born and raised in Evansville, IN. Raised by a single mom for the first 5-6 years of my life. My grandparents, aunts and uncles helped raise me too. I have one (half) sister, we call her Bird. She's 25 (yikes typing that makes me feel old). I have a ton of awesome cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.
I left Evansville for college. I applied to only one school. Indiana University. I had never visited the campus, I just got it in my head that I wanted to go there, so I made it happen. Literally, the day I moved into my dorm was the first time I had set foot in Bloomington. I like to think it was brave, but maybe it was slightly crazy. I loved college. However, I didn't graduate. I was an education major. I freaked out late in my first semester of my 4th year, and changed my major. I needed a bunch of classes like French, math, and science I hadn't needed in the school of ed. I survived another year, and I had my fill. So here I am 160+ credit hours and 5 years after leaving school with no degree. Spare the lectures. Thanks!
I moved back home, worked random jobs for 3 years. Then found a job that I want to make my career. Social Work. Not sure that I want to continue to do the home based stuff I'm doing now when I relocate, but I'm passionate about helping people/children.
So that's me. The very stripped down basic version of course. It may not seem very interesting. I'm shocked if you are still reading this honestly. High five if you are. This blog will be my little space to share my thoughts/memories/pictures/frustrations/funny tales/etc.
Buckle up, kids. These are The Adventures of TaraPants. Let's hope I'm at least 1/10th exciting in blog form as I find my life to be!!!
PS after a recent ER trip I was given pain meds. I took one about an hour ago, it there are horrible errors in this post let's blame the meds!
XO TaraPants
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