Running in the Rain

Yesterday I woke up and had an awesome run in the rain. Later that morning, I updated my facebook status about running in the rain. Then I got a facebook message from a guy I played intramurals slow-pitch with last year (haven't seen him or talked to him first, other than 1 facebook comment). The conversation went like this:

B: Why didn't you ask me to run in the rain with you? I love runnin in the rain :(
Me: Oh man, sorry, I didn't know! Running in the rain is the best!
B: It really is. I love it.
What are your plans for today?
Me: Work and homework...pretty fun stuff.
B: We should watch a movie or something
Me: Ok...details?
B: Transformers 2?

So then he gave me his number and we text back and forth throughout the day. I went over to his apartment last night and we watched/talked through Transformers, then played Call of Duty for awhile (which by the way, I am absolutely terrible at)!
We had an awesome conversation and have quite a bit in common. There was never an awkward or uncomfortable moment and we both had a lot of fun. We plan on hanging out again, so it was a success!

Things I like about him:

He wants to teach and coach football and track
He's from a small town and probably wants to go back to a small town
Loves kids, enjoys working with them
Enjoys running and working out
Funny
Chilvarous - he opened the door for me, walked me to my car, and made sure I made it home safely, thanked me for hanging out with him
Smiles a lot!
Huge Royals and Chiefs fan, hates the Yankees (sorry Tiff)!
Genuinely interested in getting to know me
Oh, and he's good looking : )

MJ Mix

I love Michael Jackson - his music and moves just put me in a good mood and make me want to dance. This medley is awesome!

It's the Simple Things in Life

Tonight, I had a much needed break from school, work, and just life.

I went to a hayride, minus the actual hayride. The weatherman was calling for rain and God kept sending down sprinkles every once in awhile just to keep us on our toes, so the hayride itself didn't happen. But, it was still fun!

I grew up in a small town and loved it. Unfortunately, I haven't been home since Labor Day (7 weeks ago) and won't be going home until Thanksgiving break (4 1/2 weeks). So, needless to say, I miss it and wish I was there! The 'hayride' was at our Office Professional's farm. It was so awesome just to be out of the city limits and to smell fresh air and cow poop (lol, for real...it takes me home).

The not-so-hayride consisted of:

Hotdogs
Hot Apple Cider (#6 on list of things I'm thankful for)
S'mores (#7)
3 legged race
Great conversations
A mental break


Saturday I get to see my dad!!! He and I are going to the Mizzou football game together. I love, love, love football, especially Mizzou football...too bad they haven't been doing so hot lately AND they are play Texas. Hopefully it will be a good game, but regardless, it will be nice to see my dad and spend quality time with him (#8).

The fall leaves just keep getting more vibrant and beautiful, it's awesome.

You Got Me...Again.

I was expecting to hear from the ex sometime late tomorrow night or in the days to follow his birthday since I'm not going to wish him a happy birthday in any way. But...as always, he threw me for a loop and text me today. He asked how school is going. I haven't replied to it and am not planning to, but like always, it makes me wonder/think about things I don't want to.

Not So Happy Birthday.

Tuesday is his birthday.
I'm not going to contact him.
But, that doesn't keep me from thinking about it/him.


Today, I am thankful for:
4. The color of fall leaves
5. Crossing items off of my to-do list

It's All About Your Mindset

I have learned SO much since being single, so I thought I would share how I have noticed growth and change in recent days.

My aunt still has her heart set on me dating one of her daughter's (my cousin's) ex-boyfriends. He has had my number for over a month now and I haven't heard from him yet. She text me the other night to find out if we had our date set up yet, which of course we don't, and then proceeded to tell me how I need to ask him out, and to "get this ball rolling." I told her that 1. That was not my style 2. I am patient and 3. I am really busy, so I'm not going to push it.
Then, one of my guy friends kept asking me to come see him and stay with him (he lives a little over an hour away). He text me last night at 8:30 p.m. and wanted me to come there. I told him I already had plans, but he didn't like that too much. He got kind of mad about it, but I told him 1. If he really wanted to hang out, he would give me more than a moment's notice 2. I don't have to drop everything for anyone, it's just the perks of being single.
What I've come to realize is that I don't have to make time for anyone or anything I don't want to. I don't mean that in a negative way, it's just been an awesome realization for me because I find it so freeing. I am such a people pleaser, that I often lose sight of what I want. Unfortunately, this semester, I have stretched myself way too thin, so I honestly do not have time for another person in my life...and that's ok!!! I've also realized that no one else has the right to make me feel bad for not wanting to invest my time and life into another person. I'm starting to, or at least trying to embrace my single-ness.


On another note, last night I went to a get together with a lot of the people I work with. Guy from work (same guy from previous posts - we flirt, but will never date) was there of course. We spent most the night talking and having an awesome conversation. When I went to leave, I gave him a hug and he walked me outside. I told him to call me later if he needed a ride, because I absolutely hate drunk driving!!! He pinky promised he would and then gave me a kiss (innocent peck of course) as I was leaving. He actually did end up calling me at 4:30 this morning, I guess just to let me know he had made it home. I was talking to another guy last night who made a comment that if he didn't have a girlfriend, he would be hitting on me right now. Ha! I love little comments like that!

I am thankful for:
2. College football on Saturdays!
3. Crisp, fall mornings that are perfect to run in

I am Thankful for...

I was in Hallmark the other day and they had the cutest little book called 1001 Things to be Thankful For (or something like that). I really wanted to buy it but decided to make my own list instead...hopefully this will be an ongoing list.

At the moment, I am thankful for:

1. Blankets

Kind of sad, I know, but it's just kind of a dreary day.

Take That!

He called last night.
I didn't answer.
For the first time in over a year, I feel strong and proud of myself!
I am stronger than this!

Really?

Last week the ex wrote on my facebook, telling me about Breaking Benjamin's new CD that is out. He knows that I like Breaking Benjamin because I have one of their earlier CD's and we listened to it together several times. I just wanted to tell him 'we are not friends, why would you write on my wall? Of all the people in the world to tell about the CD, why me? Really?!' But...I didn't respond. I toyed with the idea of deleting the post, but in the end I decided to leave it on my wall just because I don't want him to know this is still somewhat of an issue for me. I must admit it feels pretty good to be the one with the upper hand : )

Today, I was substitute teaching and had a 15 year old boy ask me to be his date to the Homecoming Dance. Really? For some reason, I always get hit on by middle school or high school boys whenever I substitute teach.

I have had/will have at least 1 test a week from last week until Thanksgiving.

Mizzou lost.