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Day 366 - I AM DONE!

Well folks its all over, that is my year where I was supposed to find myself and love! Thankfully I am at a great point in my life and the future looks fantastic. The recap of this week alone amazes me with all I have achieved and the goals I have put forth for my future. My life plan looks clearer and my goals attainable. Not to mention, I think I have found the "right" one!

I celebrated my 34th birthday this past week, cleansed my body with an amazing juice regimen, and kicked started my newest health routine. I've been working out for years, and for the most part eating healthy, but decided to step it up a notch and I feel fantastic.

I had an amazing weekend with Mr. D. in San Diego. Finally we had some adult time to reconnect and determine whether or not this was going to be a friendship with our girls... or something more. Friday he had a press panel where they launched his new television show. Saturday his band performed at the House of Blues, and then Sunday an additional press panel for Yo Gabba Gabba, where he is part of the music team. I've not had the chance to see him perform live, but of course had heard his music and may have YouTubed a video or two! It was no comparison! I sat backstage at the concert amazed at his talent and energy... such a little rock star! I saw a completely different side to him this weekend, his comradere with his band and cast mates, as well as his professionalism. More and more he keeps checking "ingredients off of my recipe"! He was such a "super" star this weekend in his own humble self, and I fell in love. This ones a keeper :-)

So for now.... do I continue to write? Change the name of the blog... 365 Part II?!?

I am going post some photo collages I have made from this past year in the next few days so stay tuned.

4 days to go...

Day 361 - I had a super duper terrific weekend! My Mom and Grammie drove down and brought my little girl back. They stayed a few days and we had much needed girl time. I loved having them here, with the exception that it makes the distance between us much more apparent. We lounged and chatted, did a little retail therapy and simply enjoyed each other's company.

Saturday I met up with Ashley and Branden for a little night out on the town (I had a hair appointment and you can't waste a great hair moment!). We started at a piano bar sipping on wine and singing tunes, and ended up at the trendy posh bar! Needless to say I spent the night on Ashley's comfy couch!

Sunday I had a wonderful lunch with Mr. D down at the beach. It was an absolutely beautiful sunny California day. He and I picked up our "cleanse" juices, which we started today. We had a great time together, even though things are a little different we most definitely enjoy the company. We've come to the conclusion while we both are very interested in pursuing this, the timing is bad for him. He is in major pre-production for two TV shows. Once his dust settles I'm sure we will be back in full force. In the meantime we will see one another when life permits! This weekend he is on two panels at Comic Con, for both TV shows. In addition, his band is performing at the House of Blues on Saturday night. He has asked me to accompany him this weekend to San Diego, which I have obliged. I am sure I will have interesting stories to tell.

Random coincidence... who knows, but I ran into my old neighbor the fireman, who I went on a date with exactly one year ago today. I was walking my dogs early this morning and he happened to be driving by in his convertible classic caddie. He pulled over and we chatted for a few minutes, turns out he just broke up with the girl he started dating shortly after we went out. Funny how life works some times!

Strange... I haven't checked my horoscope lately... maybe I will now!

9 days to go...

Day 356 - HOLY CRAP... single digits...seriously! If only I had some incredible news to share, but surprisingly I don't. I was supposed to spend this year finding myself and fall in love. Believe me I have found myself and she's still lonely! All humor aside, spirits are good and things are trucking along. I have made it through a crucial growth period. I am stronger, wiser, and have most definitely fine tuned what I am looking for in a partner. If someone could just send him my way it would totally make things easier.

I have managed to turn all of my "dates" this past year into friends, just what I needed more men in my life as "friends"! Apparently there is something about me that is special enough to keep the relationship going. One has moved away to NY, one sends friendly notes here and there, and one is most likely becoming my next business partner! The most recent one we are trying to figure things out... whether we should go the friend route since there isn't much time for the dating thing... or ride it out and see. I think the friend route is where it's heading, which stinks because I really liked this one...only time will tell.

My birthday is next week, and then shortly there after I fly off to Texas. With these two events ahead of me I joined a group of ladies in a 3 week weight loss challenge. Stupid stupid idea... but I am now committed. I have ordered a 3 day liquid cleanse from the local juice bar that I will start Monday. I also scheduled an appointment for a body wrap... yummy! In addition I have been pretty darn good about going to the gym... even if only for 30 minutes on my lunch break. I am going to breeze into my 34th year looking HOT, even if it's only for me to enjoy!

I finally enrolled in real estate school, my books will be here tomorrow. I expect it to take me about 10 weeks to complete the course and then schedule my exams. Realistically I hope to be selling by the the beginning of next year, but have set earlier goals for myself. Lucky for me I have great mentors assisting me in this journey. Not to mention my dating life is non-existent! I am just going to focus on this goal and start banking some money. I have big plans for next year!

17 days to go...

Day 348 - I managed to survive another holiday as the token third wheel.... Seriously I need to get new friends who happen to have single friends, this flying solo has got to change!

What could have been an awesome weekend, ended up being very simple. Friday was supposed to be a glam girls night out. I made reservations for us at a swank lounge on the coast for sunset,dinner, drinks, and music.. lo and behold we end up at a dive bar playing pool... gotta love my girls! At one point, on Sunday, my loneliness got to me and I managed to get my girl back early, she had been with her dad since Thursday. We escaped to San Diego to spend the remainder of the weekend with my girlfriend and her family. From there it was great company and good food! In between all that I squeezed in a movie with Mr. G, as well as a farewell, he finally moves to NY this week. It was great seeing him one last time.

I really wanted to spend some time with Mr. D, but his schedule was not cooperating. He is planning on coming over tonight, luckily for me I went to the farmers market last night so I have plenty to cook. Figured I'd make us a nice meal and we can get caught up on each others happenings. Things with him have been strange to say the least. We either have these incredible moments together where everything seems perfect... or the complete opposite...and I don't mean that in a negative way. Sometimes it just seems as though we are "just friends". It's the strangest feeling. If he wants to be "friends", I'm good with that he just needs to let me know. Last week he came with us to the beach house, mind you we both had our daughters, so it's not like expectations were high.. but a hug would have been nice! Ok maybe I am exaggerating a tad bit... I plan on getting to the bottom of it tonight! No sense in wasting time, I am a woman on a mission!

Other than that things are chugging along... just a little hotter than I'd like!

Beach Trip

Just thought I'd post a sampling of pics from our beach trip. I have begun following several blogs and have noticed mine is lacking images!

20 days to go...

Day 345 -

clo*sure \ˈklō-zhər\

noun
: an often comforting or satisfying sense of finality

: something (as a satisfying ending) that provides such a sense

: an end or conclusion

: the resolution of a significant event or relationship in a person's life, a sense of contentment experienced after such a resolution

Why you ask have I started my blog with a definition... As the end to my year rapidly approaches this is the one word I can't seem to get out of my head. My dear friend and I have had repeated conversations regarding this word, and my lack of it. Apparently it is obvious I am not over someone and finding it difficult to be. According to her it is due to the "lack of closure" in the situation. So with that I leave you with this question.... how does one get a resolution, without closure.... that is of course other than using my token phrase... "get over it"!