Why am I such a bad liar?

So I told my boss I had a doctors appointment today rather then the truth that I am going to the Red Sox game - don't know why I lied, I just did.

Just a few minutes ago I was in a meeting with him and another coworker; we finished the meeting and I got up to leave and she asked if she could talk to him for one more min (normal, about something else). So he goes sure, give me one min, and follows me out of his office (to go to the bathroom). And we're walking out together, but he is one step behind me, and he goes "good luck this afternoon." and I say "thanks" and he goes "everything okay?" (in a nice, non-intrusive way) and I said "oh yes, fine thanks" and then he goes "don't forget to wear sunscreen" and tapped me on the back and kind of had a little laugh to himself, and I half laughed, half stopped breathing.We both kept walking, him to the bathroom, me to my desk, and there I proceeded to have a mini freak out at my desk: "He KNOWS!!! ... How does he KNOW?!?!? ... Oh My GOD does he HATE ME?!?!"

So I sit at my desk for another minute and I say "crap crap crap" to myself over and over.

And then I realize: I have a really bad sunburn on my neck ... and i had just pulled my hair up ... and he was just giving me crap for the sunburn I ALREADY had. NOT the sunburn I would get by sitting in Fenway park on this beautiful day.

And two minutes later as I proceeded to a coworker/friends desk to tell her the story, he gave me a fist bump saying good job on the presentation I've been working on.

And now that I think about it, I hope he washed his hands. :)

What word do I use too much?

Like.

Goodness gracious, I just reread my last post to check for horrible spelling/grammar issues and I read the word like way too many times. I was going to edit some out, but I won't so you can all get a good laugh.

Gotta work on that I guess.

What have I gotten myself into?!

Some of you are probably coming from Kerry's blog now. And yeah, I said I would do it, so I'm going to do it. A whole 6 miles. Honestly it doesn't seem like much when comparing to the 26.2 that Kerry will be doing, but with me, Colleen, yeah it's HUGE.

I was talking (read: complaining, whining, bitching) to my best friend from college about it and she just simply stated, "Yeah, you really dont like to run do you?" It's almost to a comical point. I will do ANYTHING except running. I've even started taking Zumba (google it!) classes. It's like put me on a treadmill and it's like medieval torture device! My high school soccer coach* timed me once -- I ran faster with a soccer ball then I did without - honestly. We had to do sprints and I ran faster with a ball at my feet then without. I like a goal. I like a "reason" to run. I guess Kerry has given me a reason ... though I dont know how long it will last after the marathon.




*This is the same high school soccer coach who saw me at Christmas Eve Mass holding the princess Caroline and asked me in the most awkward/hilarious voice "Is she ...... yours?!" hahahaha - which was exactly what I was hoping would happen - the gossip to spread like wild fire in my oh-so-small Pleasantville type town that I had a child. I still laugh about it to myself. ha. ha.

What will I do with myself?

Greg's on vacation with his two best friends in the Bahamas. Yup. A vacation without me. Oh poor pitiful me. or ... oh lucky ducky me -- we are going on our own vacation in just 80 short days (oh crap, 80 days until bathing suit time) to Belize. But yes, I'm jealous. I can admit it.

The question a lot of people have asked is "what will you do with yourself?!"

At first I thought, my goodness people it's only 1 week. But then I realized, that I have never lived alone. Ever. It's so weird. I've caught myself talking to myself. And I jump a mile high and sprint over to my phone when I hear it ring. That is if I let it ring since I've been on it the whole time. TV shows just aren't as funny. Or they are, but laughing to yourself seems weird. Cooking for one isn't great fun either - so that bag of lettuce and chopped up peppers are going to have to do for the week.

So anyway - what will I do with myself? I'm going to spend the night with my sissy poo cause I dont like being alone, she's cooking me dinner, and she lives drastically closer to our dentist and I have an appointment in the morning. Tomorrow night Breton will come over for dinner which I'm very excited about. Thursday I've got nothing planned except the gym and a TON of cleaning to do. Friday - possibly a trip to my parents to see McCashew then out on the town. Saturday Greg gets home around 5:15 -- maybe I'll plan a welcome home dinner of some sort?

In all honesty, I miss Greg for sure, but it's more just missing the company of a person. I talk a lot, and it's nice to have someone who listens ... even if they are forced to because our condo is only 900 square feet. Ha. Oh well, only a few more days.

What did I do in 2007?

Hmm that's a good question.

Let's see what I can remember:

January - Set sail on the British Virgin Islands -- 9 people, one boat, crazy times. A visit to NYC to see the college roommates!

February - Met Caroline! Couldn't have a better addition to the family!

March - Met my favorite author - Jodi Picoult - with my favorite Mom & sissy. Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the best group ever!

April - Sadly did not go to Blacksburg due to the massacre, but rather spent a wonderful weekend at Lake Anna with all of my favorite Hokies! McWriter is 27!

May - Moved in with Greg! and celebrated his 25th! and celebrated the second annual beerfest in Maine!

June - celebrated my 24th birthday! and two weddings: Mike & Kelsey and Ed & Jocelyn!

July - 3rd of July!!!!!! -- Visited Chicago for the first time!

August - Lobsterfest, lots of Humarock, and a bunch of birthdays!

September - Had a Boston's Finest funfilled reunion! Lots of BC football in EXTREME heat!!

October - Went apple picking, and carved the coolest pumpkins!

November - Started a new job!! And I made it to Blacksburg for my first Tech game!

December - Watched BC attempt to beat Tech one more time for their first ACC championship ... 31-17 loss! Told Kerry I would run 6 miles with her - oh crap! At least I'll have something for April 2008!

Why am I still here?

Honestly.

It is 2:43 on the Fridya before the Christmas weekend.

Every single person in my office is still here.

We just got an email from the VP ... I got all sorts of excited because I thought he would tell us to go home. Nope. Just a simple "happy holidays to you and yours."

Want to know what would make me happy?

LETTING ME GO HOME!


oh. happy holidays.

For who will I?

MEME Rules:

1. Put Your itunes/ music player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT

After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the meme themselves!

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Daughters - John Mayer
- Be good to your daughters.

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
SOS - Rihanna
- Yes I am all over the place, just like this song.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Chicks dig it - Chris Cagle
- Hilarious!! The showboat guy. Totally. Or this just proves I love little kids - in a totally unpervy way!

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Old Blue Chair - Kenny Chesney
- I dont feel old, but I do love the brown rocking recliner and I'm looking forward to sitting into it tonight while I watch my christmas tree sparkle!

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Angels We have Hear on High - Classical David Lanz
- gloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooria. in excelsis Deo!!!!
My life's purpose is to sing that song totally off key!


WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Waiting for the sun - The shore
- I have never heard this song before and I have no idea how I got it on my ipod, but. I think my motto is that even though a day may be cloudy the sun will always come up some day soon.

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Too good to you - Josh Kelley
- Hmm this one doesn't work out well.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Bless the broken road - Rascal Flatts
- I think this is a beautiful song. And it's about a happy love ... so I think it's perfect for my parents!

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
You and I Both - Jason Mraz
- "You and I both loved what you and I spoke of and others just dream of ... others just read of the love that I love."


WHAT IS 2+2?
I want to hold your hand - Beatles
- But it's on the "1" album. So 2+2=1


WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Why Georgia - John Mayer
- Why california .... Pammy dont move to california!


WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You wont find this - Carrie Underwood
- hmm not so much. cause he better not be looking!


WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Summer Wind - Michael Buble
- I love the summer wind! :)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
You Won - Keith Urban
- I want to win the lottery!


WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
- hahahaha

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Reverie - David Lanz
- I like classical while I work. Lay off.


WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
- That would pretty much be the funniest thing ever if I got to dance to Mariah. I promise I wont sing though!

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Men at work
- Hmmmmmmmmmmm


WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Look After You - The Fray
- I do like to look after other people


WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
September Grass - James Taylor
- This was all skippy and bad - which means that my secrets are all jumbled up and indecipherable.


WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
California Dreamin - Mamas and the Papas
- see pammy dont GO.

WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
For You I Will - Teddy Geiger
- for you all I will post this meme and then you can do it toooooooo!

How do I get there from here?

So this morning I walk in for day one of week three at my new job. Only to find that the only way I know how to get to my cube is completely blocked off because of some construction. I literally stared at the staircase I have taken every day and just looked and felt lost. It was almost a sign "Just turn around and go back to bed" ... and I almost did. Until the nice gym guy walks by and says "You're new. And you don't know how to get to your desk right now do you?" And of course I said no. And he guided me up and down in two different elevators.

Let me explain that my building is divided into four "buildings," (or corridors as most people would call them, but nooooooo) with a fifth located "across the street" and building six is down the street and sells beer. I can't wait for a meeting in building six. You know that funny "You cant get there from here" Poland Spring water commercial? Well it seriously exists here. Only levels three and four actually go straight across the four corridors ... if you're on one or two (I'm on two) you have to go up to get over. If that makes any sense at all to you, please feel free to come and guide me through my own building cause I am lost as all hell.

Two things I do know how to find: The store with 50% off. It is about 40 yards from my desk and I can't go anywhere without walking by it. And looking. and loving. Second, the cafeteria. Yes. It's great. A bit more expensive then I expected. But the salad bar is great and I will be hitting it up a lot. Although this week my lovely boyfriend did some grocery shopping yesterday so I will be bringing lunch this week and saving some cash to buy some Christmas presents.

Oh boy, Christmas shopping.
Yikes.

Day 26

Okay so I screwed up on this A Post a Day Every day.

And I'm surprised that people actually noticed.

Given it was mostly McCashew and McWriter.

But whatevs. Others apparently are reading too.

Well the diet thing hasn't gone so great. I am down 4. Which I guess is good. But it's still very fluctuating. And I decided that the "weigh ins" wasn't the best way to motivate me to log in and post.

So yes, it's Day 26 and I quit. Not the diet. But the blogging about it. Back to the questions for McQuestionable.

Day 5

Weight Today: -1

Weight Yesterday: 0

Work out: gym tonight, will update

Breakfast: yogurt

Lunch: chicken tender wrap with lettuce, tomatos & a small bit of chili - that was VERY yummy and filling - I might try to make some for myself for dinners!

Snacks: a few rolls of smarties, yum.

Dinner: TBD

Other:

Story of the day: Today is my second to last day on the job. I have a bunch of things that I need to tie up the loose ends on ... but I am not very motivated. What are they gonna do if I dont finish it - fire me? Ha. But seriously, I need to motivate. I need to finish a lot of this stuff this afternoon -- anyone got any good ideas for motivational songs to download? That reminds me ... I need to get the songs I downloaded onto ITunes off of my work computer! Yikes, another thing on the to-do list.