PCH... aka Pacific Coast Highway

Two weeks ago my dear friend Jeff asked me to write my goals down. His assignment for me, was to figure out my 1 year, 3 year, 5 year and 10 year plan. He even gave me the "single option and with a companion option"! He says I am focusing and living on to short of goals... basically he didn't like my 6 month forecasting! I was to determine how much money I wanted to make in those time frames, where I wanted to live and what I anticipated to be doing. So yesterday... since I am at the beach, I took a drive before I hit the sand!

I know I don't want to live in suburbia inland. I have known this for quite some time now, but have been reluctant to get the hell out of there for many reasons. I no longer fit the mold for the area, and honestly don't need to be there anymore. I need a different vibe! So yesterday I started in Newport Beach and drove PCH south to San Clemente. I so miss the coast, the small shops, the busy streets, and people walking everywhere! Ideally I would love to be in Corona del Mar... realistically I'll end up in Costa Mesa... which for me is perfect, as long as it's east side. I stopped at a juice bar... got a healthy blend, went to the french bakery... grabbed a few baguettes... opened my sunroof... cranked my music up... and headed south. Since then I've been searching online for houses!

Seriously gotta get moving :)

Off to the beach....

Lucky me... as my last free weekend rolls around before my complete craziness starts, my dearest friends have offered me their beach house for my enjoyment. They sensed my disappointment in the weeks activities with Mr. D and knew I just needed to get away. So in a few moments I will be heading coastal. The car will be packed with cheese, baguettes and wine... what else does a girl need to mend her wounds and clear her head. I plan to read a little and lay a lot.. on the beach of course!

A bit of solitude should do me some good... :)

The time has come...

So my blog has become increasingly boring... or rather non existent, and for that I do apologize. Life has been a bit hectic these last few weeks of summer and now that school has started, it has taken me some time to get back in the swing of things. All in all life is moving along.

My situation with Mr. D was chugging along perfectly, that is until today... today it came to a screeching halt. Why is it I finally am interested in someone, and whatever the cosmic forces that be, just wont let it happen. It became more and more difficult to see one another with our lives schedules. The timing was off and we both sensed it. Sad thing is, it seemed as if we both wanted it to work out so much... everything seemed perfect, but neither of us was 100% in. He is very dedicated to his current work and projects, and rightfully so. I on the other hand was still putting the pieces of my heart back together and wanting so much for this to be the one. It didn't help that he is so darn attractive... and great at music and cooking! Instead a great friendship has been created and wonderful memories made. For now I am going to take some time from looking for Mr. Right... eventually (fingers crossed) he finds me.

I've got a great opportunity ahead of me with my latest venture... I have been hired on as an art director...aka set designer for a TV pilot. I am so thrilled to be working with this group of actors and directors. This is a completely new concept of design for me and one with which I have jumped right in. I will be EXTREMELY busy these next few weeks with our cram packed film schedule... and honestly I can't wait. Finally something to keep me too busy to realize I am still single! For now I have 5 sets to design, 4 of which are completely blank canvases, one of which is a residence that just needs minor space planning and accessorizing. I hope to post pictures in the next few weeks of the completed rooms and maybe some scenes of the filming.

For now the goal is to keep busy... Focus on the current projects at hand, which include the television pilot, the real estate school, and Kayden! Not to mention my day job at Blingstar... which by the way is shipping me off to Canada in the next two weeks. Keep busy who am I kidding... I am going to be gasping for air... bring it!

Going Back to Cali'

I'm home, and boy does it feel good! I had a great time in Texas, but nothing beats home. My family there is so wonderful to me and I treasured all of the time we got to spend together. The trade show was successful and the growth of my company continues... All in all it was ten days well spent.

Texas

I guess since there is no longer a countdown, I'm not real sure what I should be titling my posts. For now I am just going to go with the topic at hand...

Currently I am on my annual vacation/work trip to Texas. I have done this for the past few years, with last year being my most memorable. You see, it was this trip last year where Mr. P, asked me to experience the year and for me to explore my options. It was supposed to work out that once the year was over... he intended to sell his business and move to California where we could be together and start a relationship... Or so I thought back then. Silly Amber! Here I sit a year later... and NO Mr. P. In fact I have not, and will not be seeing him during this trip at all. The last time we saw one another was in November, and I think it has been at least 6 months if not more since we spoke on a phone. I did send him a text stating I was in town and we opted to not see one another. We briefly said our goodbyes via text, and I then promptly deleted his contact information from my phone. Crazy how it ended... at one point I truly thought I had a fairy tale in the making, or at least a killer Meg Ryan movie! Strange how life ends up taking its course and changing things.

I am not going to say it's been easy... because it has not! I am only two exits away from what was his office. I pass the Starbucks we used to meet at daily... and I have already visited the darn shopping complex where we would lunch twice! To be honest, the only time Mr. P has not been on my mind were the few days I spent in Austin. Which by the way were wonderful!

I needed the closure and have gotten it... maybe not in the manner with which I would have wanted, but none the less it's done. He no longer even lives here... since I've been here he has packed up and moved to Seattle...

Wonder if someone else is "sleepless in Seattle"... darn Meg Ryan movies!

-1 day to go...

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!