Mr. P

For nearly a week now I have been having wonderful brief chats with Mr. P... Somehow I manage to bring him back into my world when I need some encouragement or a pat on the back.  His choice of words and banter has always cheered me up.  For now, he is still serving a purpose!  Maybe someday we will meet again, although not sure what the connection will be at that point.  He used to be so heavy in my heart, but slowly time has lightened my load, or more so survival instincts.

Keeping things brief tonight...

I wonder if I made a flip book of my life, what would be my soundtrack?

Stole this from a friend... but really, who doesn't love it!

Interesting...

Strange, strange week I had...

First off I apparently broke up with my dear friend Jeff... the 44 yr old neighbor, whom I never started dating. We met up last Saturday night for a few drinks with some of my friends. Afterwards, we headed over to a club to watch a band preform. At some point the whole relationship topic came up and the fact that he and I were "dating", (of course with absolutely no, zero, zilch form of intimacy). I gently reminded him that we aren't dating and he needed to stop trying to put a label on us. Like I've said numerous times before, I love his company, admire his drive and personal success... but I don't want that type of a relationship with him. At that point I think he tried to kiss me, mind you some alcohol is to blame for his actions! So I had to put him in his place, which left the week a little awkward for us. I did manage to run into him at the gym one day, but he told me he needed his space and headed out of town for the weekend. Strange...

The rest of the week was fairly normal... Took the girls to get our pictures taken, which by the way have turned out great. I will be posting them as soon as I narrow the 90 options down to a sizable number! Had a great chat with Mr. P. He seems to be doing well in Seattle, which makes me happy for him, oh and he sent me a great play list of music to enjoy. Cooked at least two fabulous dinners for my dearest friends. Which by the way, I think Matt is beginning to think he has two wives! I don't mind and neither does his wife!

After my posting of drummer boy the other day, I decided to call him. We both have been so busy with our careers, but I reminded him we were supposed to still be friends! I threatened, of course in a joking manner, to delete him as a friend on Facebook... which actually wasn't to far fetched. I think I may be severing those ties in order to move on. I'm not going to lie, it's hard to see what he is doing or where he may be going and not long to be a part of it. Darn me for always remaining friends with guys, well at least the two I fell in love with! It sure was much easier with Mr. G and Mr. M!

I am sure there were a gazillion other random things that happened, but I I have finally grown tired and will be getting some sleep eye!

Acheté mon billet à Paris ... Woohoo

I finally bought my tickets to Paris to see my sister and my future brother in law! *hehehe... not sure if he knows he is my future brother in law!** Finally something to look forward to.  For now I will slowly begin to build my Paris wardrobe and get ready.

Happy!

Drums please

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2626318576079

So usually I keep things pretty private on here.... but this time I am exploiting!  I am trying really hard to get over this one.  He was just the recipe I was waiting for.  The link shows him being silly this passed weekend at a show he preformed locally.  It's times like that I miss him the most.  He is always so positive, optimistic and fun, not to mention a tremendous cook and a terrific father!  I sure miss my little drummer boy...

Dia de los muertos...

Last night we attended our 3rd annual Dia de los Muertos festival downtown. This is an event we went to with my dad a few years ago, and have now made it a tradition of remembrance. Last night was by far the best year to date. There were more altars, more vendors, plus great live music in addition to all of the folkloric dances. We finally got our faces painted in the traditional style... something we have wanted to do the last few years but the line was always too long. Not to mention the weather was perfect. All in all a great night was had by all.

Amber + 1

Apparently I was a busy blogger Friday... truthfully the servers at work were down for maintenance so I was keeping busy updating... and playing with my photo programs!

So last Tuesday I managed to buy a new car... this Tuesday I've decided to send it back, well exchange it. I wasn't even in the market for a new car. I happened to have taken mine in for service and was informed I needed new brakes, which I opted to pass on and research a bit. The next day someone from the dealership called claiming they wanted my car back. Apparently the pre-owned cars are in high demand and at the rate I'm currently driving the car is worth more to Audi now than when my lease will be up (note to self... I drive to much). Audi has a great buy back program as well as loyalty discounts so I was able to get the same car, same color with a few new added features. I loved my A4 sport... it was perfect for me. I thought it was fun, peppy to drive and made me look sexy! This new car is exactly the same except I got the quattro engine (all wheel drive), the new led lights and heated seats. All in all its a great car, however it doesn't sit as low to the ground as mine did and the wheels aren't as sporty... no big deal right. I mean c'mon, I just got a brand new car without a penny out of my pocket and my payment is pretty much the same. Also I saved $1500 since now I don't need new brakes, didn't have to make my car payment and the registration that was due is no longer my issue. Problem is... I found out Sunday night the back seats don't fold down. This is a BIG issue for me. I have three dogs and a 7 year old.... I am always folding my seats down to transport my gang. Not to mention the random pieces of furniture and accessories I am shoving in my car, I am a designer by the way! So this is a "no go" for me. I called the dealership and we are in the works to exchange my car. Who knows what I will be driving.... I am starting to regret this whole idea and really just want my old car back... it was perfect and only needed brakes!

Anyways.....

The explanation of my title.... Sunday night is the release party for the TV show. All cast has been invited to a private party to watch the final cut of the pilot... that is all cast and a guest. Problem is I don't have a plus one! I am so sick of being reminded of my lack of obtaining a plus one! I could easily ask Jeff to go with me... problem with that is he is constantly labeling us as dating and I am constantly reminding him that is not the case. If I ask him to accompany me it further justifies his argument! Don't get me wrong, I love Jeff to death... he is a great friend, always there for me... a terrific mentor, educating me and guiding me along the way... problem is he really likes me... and not in the way that I like him. So here I sit, prolonging my response to the invitation... Amber + NONE, totally bites!