I feel like I have fallen off the face of the globe. It's been a little crazy here... sometimes. That's an odd statement, I know. I'll try to explain, and I'm going to be pretty frank with you all. Here goes. 

TC has been working for about 3 weeks now. For most of you, you're probably thinking a heartfelt good for him because he has a job. Thing is, TC has had this job for years (give or take promotions). Due to the nature of his job, when he works either I go with him or he goes by himself. Normally I would be with him. This particular few weeks, I was not able to go with. We're getting married next month. I haven't seen him in weeks. This is quite possibly one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. There are days when I just don't want to get out of bed, I mean, what's the point? Not like I have anything to do. This is usually when Rommy starts barking and I have to get up to let her out. It was good when our roommates were here, but they moved out at the end of March. So, I'm home alone, in a sketchy neighborhood. Not like I can go for walks. I save my trips to the store until the very last minute, and if possible, I go to all the stores I need to so I don't have to go out again. You could say I'm depressed. It's getting better. It's not getting easier. It's frightened me how much I can relate to agoraphobes lately.  TC is coming home sometime in the next few days, and things will start getting done around the house that I can't do without him. 

On the flipside of this depression, I have a clean house. I vacuum often, I have cleaned out all the cabinets and am currently in the process of stripping the linoleum in the kitchen. I have potted some plants and have a veritable garden on my front porch. I read two books in the last couple days. I've listened to a few new albums (Trampled by Turtles, Florence and the Machine, and some The Devil Makes Three live stuff). I've rearranged the furniture three times. I've caught up with old friends. Most importantly, I am planning for the wedding reception. We're having a small, private ceremony and then festivities to follow. I've been writing envelopes and designing invitations etc.  I've been busy doing lots of things, but sometimes I just sit in the hammock. I feel like I haven't really done anything worth writing about, which is why I haven't updated my blog. So, this is me updating it. I will post before and after pictures of the linoleum floor. I also dyed my hair. Maybe I'll post before and after pictures of that too. That's what's going on! WOO!

Last year... almost to the day, I wrote a list that was 100 random things about me. Since I recall this list taking many hours to write, I decided to do it again, but only do 50 things this time and then see how the lists compare.

Here goes:
1. I love lists.
2. Despite promising myself that I would never again live in Texas, I currently live in central Texas.
3. Jurassic Park is my favorite movie.
4. I despise almost everything about celery.
5. I am the procrastinator.
6. I have visited 15+ countries.
7. I have a Bachelors Degree in English with a minor in History.
8. Left up to my own devices, I don't eat meat.
9. I love cross-stitching and knitting.
10. I am a total nerd.
11. British humor might be one of my favorite things.
12. I love love love asian food.
13. The English language is one of the most interesting things to me.
14. I can't drink milk.
15. I sleep on the floor out of choice.
16. I don't like staying in the same place for even a year at a time.
17. I drive a cadillac.
18. Watership Down is my favorite book.
19. I love to garden.
20. I would rather stay up late than get up early.
21. Camping might be my favorite thing.
22. Due to unforeseen circumstances each time, I have been unable to attend grad school twice and the peace corps once.
23. I haven't added any new music to my collection in about 6 months.
24. I love popcorn.
25. Born and raised Minnesotan.
26. I rather enjoy the smell of citronella.
27. I went to school in Wisconsin.
28. One day I would like to open a used bookstore and coffee shop.
29. I love cats and dogs... and can never decide which one I like more.
30. I can type about 55wpm... not sure if that's average or not.
31. Writing is my catharsis.
32. I am really quite awful at making friends.
33. Strawberry rhubarb pie is my favorite.
34. I love cooking with oils... sesame being my favorite.
35. Neil Gaiman might just be my favorite author.
36. I've been to the Ren Fest 9 times out of 10 in the last 10 years.
37. I've been known to act from time to time.
38. I do my best not to lie.
39. Joss Whedon rocks my socks off.
40. Photography is one of my hobbies... last year I was one of the photographers at Comic Con here in Austin!
41. I am a total introvert.
42. My sister is my best friend.
43. Speaking of my sister.... I'm going to be an aunt soon!!!
44. My graduating class had 15 students in it and 2 exchange students.
45. My life is like one big movie reference.
46. I am not a competitive person.
47. I love 90's music and cartoons.
48. I think almost all movies have some sort of redeeming quality about them.
49. I have an irrational fear that I'm going to eat something with peanuts in it and then talk to someone who is deathly allergic to peanuts.
50. It's past my bedtime and it's only 11pm. *sigh*

So, there you have it folks! I hope that tickled your fancy! Take a look at both lists and see what has changed!

I've been thinking a lot about how I'm spending my time lately... I decided to recount it for y'all (see what I did there? Yep, Texas.). Keep in mind that this is only Sunday through Thursday.

Here goes... for the sake of ease, I will be rounding:

Sunday starting at midnight:
7 hours of sleep
1 hour of getting ready for church
2 hours at church
2 hours of potluck
4 hours of reading
1 hour of cleaning my apartment
1 hour of laundry
1 hour of cooking/eating dinner
2 hours shopping
1 hour of Family Guy
2 hours of sleep

Monday:
7 hours of sleep
1 hour of getting ready before work
1 hour of reading
5 hours of work
2 hours of coffee with a friend
3 hours of work
2 hours of reading
2 hours of sleep

Tuesday:
7 hours of sleep
1 hour of getting ready for work
1 hour of reading
9 hours of work
2 hours of shenanigans
3 hours of work
1 hour of sleep

Wednesday:
7 hours of sleep
1 hour getting ready
1 hours of reading
10 hours of work
2 hours at Devo
1 hour walk
2 hours reading

Thursday:
8 hours of sleep
1 hour getting ready for work
2 hours of reading
9 hours of work
1 hours of shenanigans
3 hours of work

Totals thus far:
Work - 42 hours
Sleep - 41 hours
Reading - 13 hours
Socializing - 10 hours
Everything in Between - 9 hours
Getting Ready - 5 hours