Off the grid

Sorry to everyone I haven't been in contact with or that I let down this weekend. My family was in town and then today I turned off my phone (so unlike me) and just did nothing at all. Well I read...an entire book. Other than that I didn't move much. No excuse really, maybe its because I have been non-stop since Tuesday. I guess I needed the break? My apologies.

I'm watching Something Borrowed again. I really like the aspect that they CAN'T resist each other. He couldn't not kiss her, and she couldn't stop herself.  When is the last time I felt that? Is the sad truth high school? Maybe. I have dated guys since and it's fine. I have really liked a couple, but nothing serious. No one I could see myself marrying, not seriously. I feel too young for marriage. I know a lot of my friends are getting married and EVERY time I get another invite I think to myself wait aren't we 12? No, Mandy we are in our mid-twenties. It hasn't sunk in-even though I'm turning 25 in October. So weird.

Falling Down

I stay busy so I don't think about you. It works most the time. It's not working right now, so I'm reading quotes. Quotes always work. I am also listening to Something Corporate-I have recently got back into them. It's like a hug from my DC days. Country is annoying me...yup, something has changed within me.

I keep reading books written that have so much heart and truth I know they have to be based on a true story. Usually when I read the information about the author I find that I'm correct. Someday I'm going to write a book. Not yet, but I will. I remember telling Doug that I read when I'm depressed, but that's not true. I read when I'm growing.

I had a nice weekend, I have bangs now. I love them and promise to post pictures soon.

Stay happy kids.

baby Joyce

It's not about figuring out how to wait, of course. But about living, fully, even while you're waiting for whatever it is you think you want.
-London is the Best City in America

It was a great weekend. Friday I went to Jacksons. Ok.....not going to lie, that was a little to much of my past creeping into my future.  I could physically feel myself removing my rose tinted glass and not regretting leaving that all behind. Regardless, I love that place. You can't have it.

Saturday was Ashley's babyshower, and I think it went really well :) Huge shout out to Louisa and Cassie. Three people putting on a shower was a great idea! Ashley is adorable (see above) and I look fat, that dress is not flattering. Good to know. I am so excited to meet baby Joyce. Crossing my fingers for a Libra!

Thank you all for stopping by
But as I am a little shy.
I thought today I'd stay away
Mommy said that its ok.
Friendship is so hard to measure
But something mommy (and daddy) will treasure.
I hope to see you very soon,
Because in here there ain't much room.
Love from Baby Joyce.

Sunday I went and saw Crazy, Stupid Love. There are scenes that make your heart break. Then there are scenes where you are hurled over crying because you are laughing so hard. It's worth seeing. Then we went and saw Ferris Beuler's day off...in the park. It was such a Denver evening. 

So sorry friends sorry I have been MIA. I didn't realize how exhausting starting a new job really is. I'm really liking it though. Cheers to that! I live in the bubble of downtown. Seriously...I don't get to burbs often. It's a different pace that's for sure. 

I'm getting my hair cut on Saturday. I'm thinking bangs. I'll keep you updated.

“Some things are so impossible, so fantastic, that when they happen, you are not at all surprised. Their sheer impossibility has made you imagine them too many times in your head, and when you find yourself on that longed-for moonlit path, it seems unreal but still, somehow, familiar. You dreamed of it, of course; you know it like a memory.” 

I love my Kindle

Keep in Mind

I have a cold. Please tell me who the heck gets a cold in August. Apparently I do. I can't breath out of either nostrils-and that just seems unsafe. I'm not one of those people who get sick and suffer through it. I complain a lot. I'm just bad at it. SO If I have been in a bad mood (I have) it's because I have been getting sick.  On the plus side I get to inhale Vicks and that makes me happy. Obviously it's the little things.

I went to Ikea with Ashley. I bought a really cool dresser. Scratch that. I bought a box of wood. Thank goodness Ash helped me put it together. I would have cried. I can manage a book shelf, a dresser is beyond my abilities. At least I acknowledge that.

I went grocery shopping today--which I hate. Especially now that I live and work and don't leave the bubble that is downtown. It was a cluster. Note to self don't drive anywhere during rush hour. I'm going to attempt to eat better, or cheaper at least. Lets see how this goes...

I really like this song...it's just nice. Doesn't really pertain to me directly but none the less it makes me smile. So I hope you enjoy it.

 I got my invite to Casey and Kristen's wedding. So Ohio I will be making an appearance in September! Just can't believe my age group is old enough to be married. People say everyone thinks that until they meet who they want to marry. WELL I'll let you know when that happens if my thought have changed.

At this point I'm rambling, but it's REALLY hot and I can't breath. Sleeping is not going to go well tonight. 
I have to try though...wish me luck!