The Captain & the Dreamboat

So, I've been doing some major cleaning in my life lately. Not so much physical, as it is mental.. Although I did do a recent purge session in my closet thanks to a brilliant idea from my little wifey.. A give-it-away party. It stemmed from the whole idea of "one man's trash, is another man's treasure" and it was amazing. I had the urge to go have a shopping spree at Forever 21, and instead I have a whole new wardrobe for the price of zero dollars, and some extra space in my closet. And got to see my amazing ladies to boot! Win Win! :)

But as for the mental cleansing.. Ever since Mr. Dreamboat came in and smiled at me, I feel like I've had this major awakening. And I am plain and simple, bored with my "friend". Just even saying the word friend makes me fall into a deep sleep. I have renamed him to Captain Boring. Ha ha, Is that mean? Its just that I want someone that makes me giddy. That makes me speechless. And turns me into a total complete sappy nerd. I'm ready to look at someone and say "Yep, we are M.F.E.O." (Made For Each Other-- Sleepless in Seattle, anyone? Haha, Deed, I just got a mental image of "Harses! Harses! Harses!".. I think of you every time I see that part.) But at the same time, I don't know if I'm just going through a phase.. so I gave myself one final test.

The Captain invited me to a Lakers game last night, and so I said, perfect opportunity! Somewhere public, with a kiss cam (I love me some kissing!), sports-related so fun for him, celebrity-spotting-potential so fun for me, and its something different.. Okay! Things are looking good. But then again, this is me and remembering my luck here... clearly, the only thing that looked good at the game was the cute guy sitting in the row in front of me. Long story short, the Captain failed to mention my seat for the game was literally on the opposite side of the Staples Center from where his was. My seat was with my friend Tyler and his adorable girlfriend, Katie, who by-the-way are in the Giddy Stage of their relationship and can't keep their hands off each other. I'm surprised they didn't end up on the Kiss Cam. The Captain was sitting with his three buddies and called me during halftime to say that they were gonna stay on their side (we were supposed to meet up) of the arena and "Would I be okay?" My answer was, "You have no idea how okay I will be."

Thank you fate, my gut, or whoever else was sending me my answer that night. I heard you loud and oh-so-clear. Don't get me wrong, I had a blast at the game. I danced, I cheered, I spotted those celebrities. I took my lemons, and made one killer lemon meringue pie. But thanks in no part to the Captain. And after we got back to his house, and everyone left, it was just the two of us, sitting there... bored.

Thank you to Mr. Dreamboat for opening my eyes to such possibilities. I haven't seen you again, and I don't know if I ever will.. But if I do, I owe you a lemon meringue pie. Okay, okay.. and maybe a kiss. :)

Remember...

Remember how I've been in a "non-relationship" for almost 3 years. Remember how hearing him say words such as "us" and "we" when talking about futures makes my eye twitch. Remember how being near him, cuddling with him and playing our "radio game" are some of my most favorite times. Remember how I can't smell sunscreen without thinking about him.

Remember how a cute boy came into my work and smiled at me, and I lost all brain function. Remember how I wouldn't give him my number because I am in a "non-relationship." Remember how after he left, I couldn't stop thinking about his smile.. those eyes. Remember how I was a crazy person and looked all over Newport for him, and then when that didn't work went home and searched Facebook. Remember how I am terrified of the internet because of people just like me.

Remember how I need to seek professional help.

Again.

Out of Touch

So, I just wanted to send a little note saying I miss you. I have been without internet for a while now. I had been secretly stealing it from my brother. Well, in my mind it wasn't stealing. Just sort of the payment I get out of dealing with his grumpy butt all the time. But long story short, that is kaput.

So, in the few seconds I have to type while at work, I just want to say I miss you, Blog World. I miss sharing my insane stories... I miss seeing my friends cute kiddies.. and I miss the strangers blogs that I used to stalk regularly. I hope everyone is happy and healthy.

Love!

Budder's Big Bash!!

I'm one!

So, this has been a pretty big week for our Little Man. He not only had his first birthday, but a couple days later took his first steps. The party was "Dr. Seuss" themed and even had a special appearance from the cat himself! Thanks to Grandpa Rick (Shanda's Dad), he was quite the entertainer! We couldn't be more stoked for this big ball of joy.. and I mean, big. He's quite the little tanker. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Nathan's always there to greet you with a High 5!

His favorite kid to play with, his Daddy!

Play time with cousins...

More fun with cousins.. Look how big Natalie's kids are!

Erik has skills! And a mohawk!

Cat in the Hat! On a unicycle!

Daddy, Mommy & Grandpa Rick

His Dr. Seuss-inspired cake.. super fun!

He wasn't so sure about all the frosting.. he's more of a cake kinda guy...

Budders is quite the little funny guy.. always making everyone laugh!

I wonder who taught him how to do that?? ;)

Trying to capture those first steps... wait for it.. wait for it!

Grandpa is a great coach!

Nana is quite the cheerleader! Let's go Nae!!

No way! My brother is smiling! Success! Haha.. I love this picture!

Family

And last but not least, the birthday boy's favorite guy! He just loves his Daddy!

And we just can't get enough of him! Happy Birthday, to our big boy!

Secret.. Secret!!

So, friends... I need your help. Blame it on a loss of sanity, I guess, but please just help me out here. I have just begun the process of buying a house. Well, if it all works as planned. And that's where you come into play.

I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. "If you build it, they will come" kinda stuff. And I have been in overdrive here trying to "secret" a house. My friends and I are always "secreting" stuff.. mostly its on a smaller scale. Front row parking spots, concert tickets, or a hilarious and a tad bit rich, beautiful boyfriend... hey, 2 out of 3 ain't too shabby. But now, I'm taking it to a whole new level. So, I'm just looking for a little extra oomph. If I get a bunch of my peeps secreting along with me, there's no way it won't work out. And this is something that will benefit all of us. Open invitations for girlfriend parties and get-togethers for life!

I just put offers down on three charming little houses in Old Towne Orange... and I just need one of them to take. So thanks in advance for all your positivity and I hope house warming party invitations are in the near future! And maybe wedding invitations if that other "secret" comes true too.. :)

Love you all! Hope this finds you happy and healthy...

O.C. Story

So, I don't know if you guys have seen the movie "L.A. Story" with Steve Martin and Sarah Jessica Parker. Its from the early 90's, and its always been that one random movie I saw, that I never ever forgot. Anyways, in the movie, Steve Martin has these conversations with a billboard off the freeway. Or not so much conversations, as the sign gives him these messages and he gets frustrated trying to decode them and ends up screaming back at the sign. Random, I know... but I loved it. Seriously, such a great love story. And ever since I can remember, I've always had my own little "O.C. Story" with a sign off the 55 freeway. Orco Construction Supply. Who woulda thunk it? The messages change randomly, and by randomly, I mean they always happen to change at the right time in my life. When I'm feeling sad, the messages always seem to be one to lift me back up. If I'm falling into a rut, its something motivational to get my butt back in gear. When I feel like I am overwhelmed, it reminds me that "in order to get the rainbow, you have to deal with the rain." It has become a marker on my road home. The halfway point. And I look at it, without fail, every time I drive on the 55. 

Well, lately I've been getting kind of annoyed that they haven't changed it. Although, " we must become the change we want to see" is one of my favorite quotes... it had been months and I was ready for a new one. And the message I got the other day, was the toughest message of all. Orco Construction Supply has gone out of business. Say WHAT?!

Now I am fully aware that we are in the midst of a recession, but seriously, what the freak?! I've already cut back on so much. I recycle everything, I grow my own veggies, I've found ways to "repurpose" the clothes in my closet.. and now my sanity is being "recessed". Wonderful. 

So, now that I can no longer get inspirational quotes from my sign, I'll just end this with an inspirational quote from the movie, "L.A. Story"... it all comes full circle, doesn't it?

"There's someone out there for everyone-- even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them."

Hope the recession isn't hitting all of you too hard. Stay strong, my friends. We'll get through this.

Ladies & Gentlemen... Meet BUDDERS!

I seriously can't get enough of this little man's face. Those baby blues. The little "Stephen Colbert" ears... Who would have thought my grumpy brother could create such a happy baby! Haha, just kidding, Chris... Anyways, I just had to share these pictures. More bloggity blogging to come. ;)

He gets me every time...