About 7 months ago I made a prediction here that Clayton was the one. It's something I had never felt more sure of. As it turns out, for once, my instincts were correct!
Here's the story of Saturday
I got to his house around 12:30. He hadn't been up long, so I sat around while he got ready. We went to a BBQ place for a late lunch. He then told me he wanted to drive around, so off we headed. We got on the parkway just outside of Galax (there is an overlook there that we love), drove about a mile, and there were detour signs. So we had to turn off, and he turned onto another road to get there, but that section of the parkway was closed (this part has meaning, I promise).
He kept saying he was in an 'overlook mood', so we went from NC to another overlook on the Grayson/Wythe border, Comer's Rock. By this time, it was almost dark, but we made it to the overlook just as the sun went down over the mountain. It was gorgeous. The worst part about this overlook, is that it is a steep climb, via stairs, to the top. It was freezing cold and the trees at the top were completely iced over! I also tried to get pictures, but my camera was dead :(. But I was just standing there looking at the view, and he grabbed my hand from behind and slipped the ring on my finger, gave a little speech, and I said yes through the lump in my throat.
His original plan was to do it at the overlook off of the parkway, which is mentioned in the blog linked above. That is where he first told me he was falling in love with me.
The night ended with us getting lost and ending up in Smyth county, the driving around looking at Christmas lights.
It was the perfect day.
12.19.2011
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12.16.2011
The promised update
I hate when I can't get a feel on the person interviewing me. On my end, I think it went well, but I couldn't get any kind of reaction from her. So we will see if I get a call back for an in person interview.
After the interview, I decided I needed my nails done. It's amazing how much just an hour of me time changed my mood. I'm going to have to start making this a regular thing in my life.
Now I'm going to relax with the family and play with my puppies.
I'm also super excited about boyfriend time this weekend. I haven't seen him for two whole weeks!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Good Vibes Needed
The past few months have been a roller coaster. I'm definitely not myself. I haven't had an interest in the things I love. I'm moody, and snap at the drop of a hat. I'm fine one minute and want to cry the next. I get overwhelmed at the thought of having anything extra to do, especially at work.
I'm beginning to wonder if I'm suffering from mild depression. I've went through funks before, but the last few months have been worse than anytime I remember. And it is gradually getting worse. Just 3 weeks ago, I was better than I am now. I'm snapping at my family and friends and want to be left alone for the most part. I can't get enough sleep. I can go to bed at 8 or 9, and get up at my usual time of 6 and still want more. I flipped out last night about 8:30 because I wanted to go to sleep and my mom wanted me to help her with the puppies. I've been doing similar things all week. I flipped out yesterday because I had an extra charge for something show up on my bank statement. I've basically lost all interest in hanging out with people. I've lost interest in things that used to excite me, like dog shows. I think that is coming from the luck I've had the past couple years. I've only been to 4 shows all year. usually I average at least 25-30.
Ugh, enough of this crap.
The good vibes request is because I have a phone interview today. Getting out of this work environment would work wonders for me. Working some place where I don't have to worry about getting paid or my check bouncing. Working with people that actually have morals and ethical standards. The scary part, I'm not even that excited about this interview. I know that it would be a good move, but it is either coming from the vomit that I started this post with, or the fact that I've been looking since April 2010 for a new job with zero luck. I guess I've taught myself to expect bad news on the job front.
Ugh, this mind-set has got to go. I will sound like I want this job on the phone. Now I'm going to review the job description one more time and print off a copy of my resume for reference. I will be prepared for this, and I will do great at it. And I will get an in person interview, which I will kick ass at.
I'll update this afternoon :)
I'm beginning to wonder if I'm suffering from mild depression. I've went through funks before, but the last few months have been worse than anytime I remember. And it is gradually getting worse. Just 3 weeks ago, I was better than I am now. I'm snapping at my family and friends and want to be left alone for the most part. I can't get enough sleep. I can go to bed at 8 or 9, and get up at my usual time of 6 and still want more. I flipped out last night about 8:30 because I wanted to go to sleep and my mom wanted me to help her with the puppies. I've been doing similar things all week. I flipped out yesterday because I had an extra charge for something show up on my bank statement. I've basically lost all interest in hanging out with people. I've lost interest in things that used to excite me, like dog shows. I think that is coming from the luck I've had the past couple years. I've only been to 4 shows all year. usually I average at least 25-30.
Ugh, enough of this crap.
The good vibes request is because I have a phone interview today. Getting out of this work environment would work wonders for me. Working some place where I don't have to worry about getting paid or my check bouncing. Working with people that actually have morals and ethical standards. The scary part, I'm not even that excited about this interview. I know that it would be a good move, but it is either coming from the vomit that I started this post with, or the fact that I've been looking since April 2010 for a new job with zero luck. I guess I've taught myself to expect bad news on the job front.
Ugh, this mind-set has got to go. I will sound like I want this job on the phone. Now I'm going to review the job description one more time and print off a copy of my resume for reference. I will be prepared for this, and I will do great at it. And I will get an in person interview, which I will kick ass at.
I'll update this afternoon :)
12.15.2011
How is it only Thursday?
This week is seriously dragging by, or at least it feels that way to me. I've also been in a funk this week, and can't seem to get out of it.
I haven't seen Clayton in 2 weeks, so I'm thinking that has a lot to do with it. But we have a date night scheduled for Saturday :) We are going to drive around and look and Christmas lights. Hopefully there are more people decorated where he lives than here, because this town looks pathetic with its lack of decorations. Were is everyones Christmas spirit?
I have a to-do list as long as I am tall between work and home. I'm overwhelmed, especially with work at the moment. The bosses don't give much to my co-worker to do, it's mainly all on me. And it's getting to me. My 10 day vacation starting Christmas Eve can't come soon enough. Actually, next week at work will be much welcomed. I'll be the only person in the office Wed-Fri, so it will be a great catch-up time!
I haven't seen Clayton in 2 weeks, so I'm thinking that has a lot to do with it. But we have a date night scheduled for Saturday :) We are going to drive around and look and Christmas lights. Hopefully there are more people decorated where he lives than here, because this town looks pathetic with its lack of decorations. Were is everyones Christmas spirit?
I have a to-do list as long as I am tall between work and home. I'm overwhelmed, especially with work at the moment. The bosses don't give much to my co-worker to do, it's mainly all on me. And it's getting to me. My 10 day vacation starting Christmas Eve can't come soon enough. Actually, next week at work will be much welcomed. I'll be the only person in the office Wed-Fri, so it will be a great catch-up time!
12.14.2011
How NOT to make fudge
I attempted fudge last night, for the first time ever. Let's just say the first round didn't go well. I cooked it to long, and it came out in crumbles. And these were for my co-workers, so I couldn't give them out. But dad still at some of the crumbles, and it still tasted fine, it just wasn't pretty to look at. :)
I can say that batch number two turned out much better, thankfully, because I ran out of peanut butter! Not a good thing to run out of. It did turn out a little soft, so I could have cooked it probably 5-10 seconds longer. Still was fine enough to give away to people.
12.12.2011
Grumpy Kinda Day
I don't know what's wrong with me today, but I'm grumpy, and I want to go home. I have a nosey-ass co-worker that needs to keep her religious and political views to herself. I can see this afternoon being a very long one.
And co-worker, FYI, yes you have your right to your own views, but I also have my right to not want to hear about them. And if you don't like the commercialization of Chrismas, stop buying gifts and contributing to it. Stop fucking complaining about it all.
/end vent
And co-worker, FYI, yes you have your right to your own views, but I also have my right to not want to hear about them. And if you don't like the commercialization of Chrismas, stop buying gifts and contributing to it. Stop fucking complaining about it all.
/end vent
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