life is good.

Nothing really has changed except my attitude and that has made all the difference.
Went to Alabama to visit my cousins that I have there and every time I end up going there, I realize just how much I love it there. I think I could live in Alabama. The people are lovely and there is plenty to do. But then again, maybe, I do what my Mother says I do. She says that I fall in love with anywhere I go but I don't think it's entirely true. I mean, I do. But, I don't always want to live there.

I love visiting that side of the family. They are such amazing people. It's actually a funny story. My brother is really into genealogy and found out we had some relatives in Tuscaloosa and asked my Dad about it. Then my Dad decided to write to that family that lived out there, more specifically a teacher in the Art Dept. This teacher is my grandfather's cousin and used to be really great friends. His son wrote my Dad back and then we went out there for my grandfather's cousin's 85th birthday party. Needless to say we were the surprise! But, really, they are such lovely people.

This trip out my little(well not soooo little but younger) cousin was making his Confirmation and my Pops was his sponsor. But in our short time there, we managed to go shopping, eat some of the most delish Mexican food, go fishing, hike and hang out with the family. It was such a good trip. We went fishing on a friend's farm and after we were done, we were going to go to the shooting range but we had been driving around because it would take too long to walk to everywhere. My cousin has a red S.U.V. We turn the corner of the range and lo' and behold, there is quite possibly the largest bull I have ever seen. Now, if you didn't know, but, red is their color. They see that and they attack. I'm not sure if it's because they like it or they hate it. Regardless, this bull starts trotting over, outstretches his front hoof and then we know we're in trouble. My cousin is a very jocular sort of man, this was one of the first times he decided to not make a joke. We made it out safe.

But then... As we're leaving, there is this huge snake (at least 5 ft in length and as thick as an arm) sprawled across the road. So, instead of running it over or just letting it be, what do these 3 jerks do?? We get out, take pictures/videos and my Pop just went absolutely nuts, throwing rocks at it and yelling at it and just behaving like a 6th grader. It was pretty funny to watch actually. But not really, the key phrase in the video that my cuz took was me pulling my Father back and asking him "What the hell is wrong with you, Dad"? It was pretty funny.

Bought Avatar on EarthDay also.

One of the miserable parts of the trip was that we had to leave Thursday night because I had to work yesterday. It was pretty awful. My Pops and I drove through the night and we were so tired but we got in at 7am. Went straight to sleep. But today and tomorrow are going to be devoted to my best friend. Going to Tampa, we're going to go to the beach, a Jimmy Buffett tailgating party and just enjoy each other's company.

Enjoy the small things, don't expect anything and just live... Live deeply is all that I can say helps us through life! <3 you guys are the best.


Oh and by the way- have my interview in the Everglades on Tuesday- wish me luckkkk!

how lucky can 1 girl be?

Things are really starting to shape up. I love that my life is constantly full of highs and lows rather then in betweens. How boring and average would it be to in between. Right now, as you'll probably be able to tell before long is a high time for me. I go to Alabama with my Pop tomorrow for a small adventure. We've already made a bunch of CDs to take with us and it's always fun when things are 1 on 1. We're going to see a family member be confirmed. He is excited about it so I'm excited that he's excited!

But, no, for real... Today was just one of those days. It's been a hella long time since I've had one of these days. Last night, I got to see Old Friend again. We started out with drinks at a local bar/family eatery and ran into another old friend from our middle school days. Got free drinks from him (he was a bartender) and then O.F and I were in the mood for trouble. So, we went to my home (in his hot 72' Mustang) I grabbed a bottle of Captain, a bathing suit and some Coca Colas and we headed off to a resort's swimming pool. My pool which is unheated was too intense apparently for O.F. So we headed on down, got to the resort and hopped into the hot tub. Sat there for a while and when we got too hot, jumped into the pool and vice versa. It was great fun. And we weren't too obnoxious (which, of course, is always nice.) It rained on us which is so much fun to swim while it's raining. I also got to rock my awesome new polka dot bikini! We basically hung out there until about 3:30 am. We almost got busted by security guards and maids. But surprisingly, all the security guard wanted to know was how our night was going! AH.

Long story short and add some other lovely details to this story O.F spent the night in our guest room because it was too late and we had been drinking a little for him to drive home.
The next morning, you won't really be able to appreciate this the way you should because you weren't here but here it goes. It's always weird having a person stay over you don't know very well. Especially since I woke up at 8:05 when we went to bed at 4am. I thought it would be too cruel to wake him up at 8:15 so I decided to take a shower and clean my room and watch I Love You Man. He still wasn't up. I texted ChaCha and my Jilly and called my Mom to contemplated my next move. Should I wake him up? Should I let him sleep? Should I bring in coffee? Tea? What if he hates hot drinks? Should I bring water in? I walked in to wake him up more then once and every time he started to move, I scurried out because I didn't want him to think I was a creeper. Watched I Love You Man again. Kept texting Jilly and calling my Mom.

I woke him, I nudged him with a glass of water. He called his folks and I left him to do what he needed. When people wake up, they need their alone time. And then he didn't come out. I wondered what the H was going on. So, I walked by his door again to start laundry. He is snoring. He fell asleep again. So, finally by the time noon rolls around, he rolls out of bed! We sat around and decided what our next move was going to be. We decided on Disney.

We went to Epcot and explored all these different countries AND I had sake for the first time ever. It was pretty damn tasty and it was fun, we had a little sampler that had 3 different types.
Today was just so good. As we walking out, leaving the park. The clouds were, just so. It had just rained, I had spent time with a person that makes me smile and in those clouds, there was just so much hope and promise for my future.

Job update- have my interview in the Everglades on the 27th. Wish me luck

Lots of love for ya'll!


Oh and p/s

Did you know that the toothbrush is from Alabama? It is because if it had been from any other state- they would have called it a teethbrush! Enjoy that gem.

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

So, it's been a week. I've been bad about keeping this up. It's a rainy gloomy sort of day but I love this kind of weather occasionally. It's lovely in its own kind of bleak way. It's been a good week. I've started up the garden big time. It's been nice not working for this week. And I'm sure it will be just as nice next week. Then starting next Friday, I start work again. So in the midst of watching Sex and the City, googling first date ideas etc etc etc, I decided to do something productive and update the blog. I like dating/seeing people again. It makes me feel more girly. Start reading Cosmo and other ridiculous dating advice that is impractical. I'm more of a go with how I feel kind of girl.

But really, this week has been good. Caught up with my Ashley on Wednesday at Seito (yes, again- it's that good)It was nice to see her again. Little did I know that in less then 24 hours would I have the weirdest day that I've had in a while. I woke up on Thursday as if it was any other day. Long story short, a long lost friend found me, got 2 calls back from jobs(want the one in the Everglades), met up with said long last friend (had a marvelous time), got my job back, had things out with the ex again(not so marvelous). Went to the beach (Cocoa), which was completely relaxing and as good as I wanted it to be. Also went to this crazy cool thrift store. It's called Thrift for Life and all the proceeds go to cancer victims who need financial help. I think that's amazing especially since my sister is a cancer survivor. Here's their site- If you're at Cocoa, definitely hit them up. Great stuff!!!

Yesterday, went to the DeLeon Springs. It's where the Fountain of Youth is. I am now apparently 13 years old again. Had some great buckwheat pancakes in an old sugar mill near the springs. They were all you could AND they had veggie sausage! Definitely go there if you go to De Leon Springs. We took a boat out and it was great fishing and we saw lots of gators. And then afterwards met up with the old friend again. We had a really good time. It's funny how people don't really change. We went to elementary and middle school together. He's still this great kid that I remember from back then, we then, met up with another friend from elementary and middle school. It was also to see him again. Oh and Old Friend has a hot 72' Mustang...!

Funny story though about this bar we were at. Went to the bathroom and there are 3 women in the bathroom, the Maitre D' was fixing this 40- something year old's hair and there was this giant woman who was just sitting there in a Packers jersey who kept insisting on getting the maitre d' and 40-something drinks and since I was in there me as well. As I was trying to leave, Packers Giant pushed back in the bathroom and said I needed some drinks, afraid for my life, I stayed. Packers Giant came back with a tray of drinks for us. But 40-something and I left quickly but only after Packers Giant made us take shots with her. Free drinks that were truly free, who could pass that up?!? :]

So overall, it's been a good week and now this week coming up I'm going to Alabama to meet up with that side of the family for the Confirmation of a cousin. It's going to be a great time, I love Alabama( damn whatever anyone else says).

So keep those dreams and I'll keep mine. <3

it may years until the day, my dreams will match up with my pay.

So my candle is flickering in my room while I'm cleaning it. Whenever I have an unproductive day (in the job/boy/life sense) I like to clean my room. So I allow my room to become messy until the day that I need to clean and organize and then it's like therapy to me. Tonight I had my Spanish class. What a great class! I'm enjoying learning Spanish.

I've had some pretty epic adventures these last few days. On Friday,I had an interview at a pre-school.It went really well. Too bad the other teachers are all Stepford wive-ish. It was odd. They were all gorgeous, tan, blond and married. I wonder where I would fit in. Afterwards, my sissy and I ventured into the little community of Mt. Dora. If you live in Fl, you'll know that it's kind of an old-timers paradiso. They sell things from their times and even much before. They offer all the things that older people would like. Well fortunate for them, I like those things too. So we were on our way to a sophisticated tea in the afternoon brunch. It was completely lovely. I had Jasmine Green tea and she had something. She liked it, that's all I remember. That's terrible I know. I purchased some lovely things for a wonderful celebration that is coming in October and of course some things for myself. I bought some cute chandelier earrings to go with my short hair, sand dollar gold necklace and a record of La Traviata!

Then we went and had 2-4-1 margaritas. Nisey can't drink so I helped her with her drinks! To me, there is nothing better then drinking in the afternoon. It's just so decadent and mischievous and I love it. While there, my lovely Jilly called and said she was going to come to my house that night rather then Sat. I was so exciteed. She was starting to become that distant relative. I love her too much for that to happen! So yeah, on the way home, we passed Magnolia Park and there is going to be Bluegrass Festival this upcoming Sat, how cool, right? Before we do that though, the familia and I are going to partake in some buckwheat pancakes! I'm pretty stoked.

Friday, the Jilly and I went out to get a little lit. It was a pretty ridiculous bar/ club. We sat at our table and I had beer with a straw of course (Ok- I hate beer but it was the cheapest thing on the menu and the only way I get through it, is to drink it and enjoy it with a straw), she had red wine. We ended up meeting up with this boy that I was getting to know and seemed really cool initially.. Oh hoh, was that a premature conclusion. He was a super nice guy but a tad on the young side. My fault- don't play with young'uns! Long story short, he pissed in a parking lot, got wasted and basically Jilly and I were mortified by the time he and his friend started banging on the table. You may ask, "Victoria, why would these boys do that?" Ummm- it was because they felt like it. No rhyme or reason. By that point, we were kinda done. We scurried to our car as politely/fast as we could.

Sat, I worked 11-5. The day went by so slowly. It was good though. Once I got out, Jilly and I were going to go on an adventure. We went and got some sushi at this great place. Seito Sushi is deliciously cheap! Try it! Afterwards had one of our typical heart to hearts over gelato and a lake backdrop. Went home and did one of the most intimate things. Had a paint party. I don't just paint with everyone. It's interesting to see what a person will paint. It says a lot about that person. She, my sissy and my painting were quite unique and lovely in their own ways. It was awesome.

Sunday, the Jilly and I woke up early to hit the Springs. We decided to swim in Rock Springs. I was a little terrified and not entirely on board with this part. I was afraid it would be freezing but let me tell you, what a pleasant surprise. The water was lovely and refreshing and had the sun been out the whole time and there was no wind, it would have been perfect. I absolutely fell in love there. Only problem too many loud children. I wanted some alone time with nature but I didn't get it. That's okay though, what an awesome place to bring children. On the way home we had to drop our tubes back off at the bar we got them at. We decided to have a nice chilled beer. It was so nice to sit in this biker bar. What a group of interesting people! We talked to this awesome guy who was a 53 year old air conditioner guy. I loved the people there. I got SO much shit for drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon. This old cowboy would not stop heckling me until his adorable tattooed young cohort told him to shut up and then they left. HA! It was great.

So, as you can see it's been a great last couple of days. I can't wait to get to bed after I clean my room and shower. I'm tired and it will be nice to snuggle (alone-AH) in bed.

Until tomorrow..

Sorry this was so long...
I was lazy the last few days...
Loves and the wind!!!! <3

maybe that's what life is... a wink of the eye and winking stars.

So again embracing another Florida sunset. This place really is just magical. So i had work today, only 9 more days until I'm seasonal again. I just hate wearing that uniform, you know? I love talking to people and that will be the only thing I miss. I think that in my small way, I am making their vacations and/ or lives just a little bit better even if it's just for 5 mins. I just love hearing what people have to say about things that are going on in their lives and I really do like going the extra mile to help them enjoy themselves a little bit more.

Speaking of jobs- I'm pretty excited!!! I got a call back from a local Pre-school which would be amazing. Like super cool. Only problem it's in the C. Florida area and far from the coast. Second thing, I've got a call back from a job down in the Everglades. This job, I am beyond excited about. It's pretty remote (on an island) but I'd be able to help people enjoy their vacations more and I think it would be really chill and a throwback to my time in Armenia (which I miss). I would love it and I'm hoping with all my heart that I get it. I could just focus on life and the simple things. It would be a nice change.

So a couple of people I knew back up at Tallahassee from when I went to FSU are getting married today, in fact, are married by this point and it makes me think of my time up at FSU and the boy I spent most of my time with. They were his friends and he went up there and it just makes me think how that almost could have been me. It's odd but I've been thinking of him lately and I don't know why. Enough about that though.. I do have a date, however, on Monday night. Drinks. So we'll see. He seems nice enough,.

So April Fools Day has passed us. Anyone have any wizard tricks that they played? If so, you should let me know so I can do it next year! I just put that I was engaged on my facebook. Hah.

Enjoy your upcoming Easters- stuff your face with chocolate and such and yes p/s this 23 year old is making their mother tape coins to the eggs and hiding them and you can bet your sweet ass I'll be looking!

Hearts and Love.