Day 323 - Exhaustion Is Here

Oh god I'm so tired.

This week has already been mad with me trying to get ahead on work. Legal Eagle's law school graduation is Friday so I have to be on top of everything so I am ready to go down to Orange County that day.

Also, the Brit leaves town for a family vacation early Friday so I'm also trying to squeeze in time with him.

So, basically all I want to do is sleep.

Tomorrow I have to work, work, work, pack for the weekend, wrap LE's grad gift, head over to the Brit's for an early dinner. Then Friday I will get up early for more work and hopefully no other chores if I get everything done tomorrow. Possibly a little gift wrapping on Friday if I get her a few other things.

I was supposed to do laundry this week, but that didn't happen. Luckily I can work with what I have for the next week or so.

It will be a busy weekend with LE's grad on Friday and then a big party Saturday afternoon with a billion people.

I will pretty much collapse once I get home until I go to my 4 hour dentist appointment on Wednesday that I have paid an arm and a leg for.

Hmmm, so the Brit will be gone for a week and a half and while I am bummed he'll be gone, I am kind of sort of excited to have that time all for myself. I will (hopefully) take care of so many things and get lots of much needed rest.

For now, while I would like to paint my nails, I will instead head to bed with Barbar and be asleep in the next five minutes.

Day 243 - The 4th Is Upon Us

I'm trying to decide if I want to partake in some 4th of July plans.

Here is what they are:

Go to Orange County, bike to Huntington Beach, hit some bars and then a house party and then back to Legal Eagle's bf's place to sleep.

PRO: I'd have 4th plans.

CON: I'd be the guest of a guest's gf.

PRO: I've had fun with this group before (many of the same people from last year's Halloween).

CON: I'd have to be in Orange County.

PRO: It won't be all couples.

CON: I have to work on the 5th (freelancers don't get holidays) and would want to be back in Hollywood at a normal hour.

PRO: It won't be outrageously expensive.

CON: I'm single.

PRO: I really could embrace being the awesome single girl.

CON: Orange County. Have I mentioned that?

Soooo...I should decide soon. LE is going to try to get a bike for me to ride from her boss. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I want to go. Ugh. I'll keep you updated.

Day 241 - OK, A Run-Down On All Things Me!

I know, it's been quite some time since I've told you what's been going on. So buckle up, here we go!

Work: I just got back from an interview. The guy seemed like a dick. (Cue him being a technical genius and finding this blog.) He was all, "The other people in this building are losers," and "I hate weekends," and "I want someone who works for Fox News and will work here for $9 an hour." Seriously...he wants a Republican? The interview was for a newer entertainment site. It's hard enough going on interviews, let alone one where you want to stand up, tell the guy to stuff it and walk out. At least I'm not in financial distress and NEED to take the job.

Neighbor: We talked on the phone yesterday and I stopped by his place. We are horrible communicators...at least with each other. He likes to talk, talk, talk, whereas when he says something like, "I don't want to get into anything," and follows it with, "I want to take you to a movie," I need time to soak it in and think. Basically, we didn't resolve much, but I did conclude that I'm going to go about my life. If he wants to ever hang out, I will only do so as friends. He isn't offering any sort of consistent dating and I don't want to be someone he takes out once a month. Oddly, I think I'm becoming OK with this. I did always think we could be really good friends. He's never answered if he just wants to be friends or date or go out randomly or anything. I guess we'll see.

Legal Eagle: Did I tell you last week we went on a manhunt? This is her new thing because she really wants to be a wingwoman. So, we went to this Irish bar and had so much fun. While we didn't meet any potential suitors for me, we chatted with many guys and one told me I was adorable after he kissed my hand. He later passed out on a bar stool. So sweet. But, we're going to do this much more often...in fact, we are going out in Orange County tomorrow night with a coworker of hers. Not a "real" manhunt as it would be nearly impossible for me to date a guy in the OC, but always fun!

Upcoming Goodness: Did I ever tell you what I got LE for her birthday? No? Oh, well, I am going to take her on an overnight trip to Solvang, California. It's a little town 2 hours north of LA. It'll be July 10-11. The hotel was not expensive at all and we are champs at eating cheap, so it'll be a good little adventure. They have an ostrich farm nearby. Yes!

Other Randomness: I'm going to check out tennis racquets this weekend. I got Sprinkles cupcakes for LE and me as I interviewed near the shop. I found a duvet cover in gray that I want, but it's $100! I love Pandora...it's radio station thing, but you choose a song or artist and it creates a station with similar stuff. It helps me find all the bad songs I love.

I'm sure there is other stuff, but I have work to do.

Oh, the baby next door has a rash. I heard about it through the wall.

Day 167 cont. - Tweets For One

My oldest sister and I chat on Gmail constantly. Lately she has had some great one-liners that I wish I could post on Twitter, if I had one.

"You stomach is Team Jacob!"

^Her response to me saying that my stomach growled, but it was more of a howl.

"No workee, no partee."

^Her response to me saying that Philly had not responded yet to me doing work for his company. (He has now responded.)

"It's flat, but the ladies ain't."

^Her response to me telling her that there were no hills to hike in the OC.

"You're like a wine stain."

^Her response to me after I told her that a Web site I want to freelance for will not be able to get rid of me that easily.


And one from me:

"I should have gone into a career that is high in demand...like vampire."

Day 165 cont. - Big Moment

Tonight neighbor will formally meet Barbar.

Legal Eagle and I will be spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Orange County so I asked neighbor check on the cats. He said yes, of course! Then I told him LE and I would stop by after her class tonight and bring the cats by. Barbar will be a huge influence as to whether or not I can continue to be interested in this guy. After all, boys come and go, but Barbar is forever in my face. :)

Day 139 cont. - Halloween, You've Done It Again!

Rewind!!! Here is the rest of the info on Mr. Kiss Me.

MKM has a girlfriend in Chicago. Confused already? He began dating an old friend who lives in Chicago and she was going to move out here, but it was too difficult or fell apart or something, so she isn't here. Not only does he have a girlfriend in Chicago, Saturday night he was hanging out with some other girl. No idea if they are dating or what. She was dressed as a Dallas Cowboys' cheerleader and totally did not do it justice. She didn't even have white boots on.

Soooo....MKM is apparently a big-time player. Cheats on all his girlfriends or something. And, as LE put it, I am not interested in being the other other woman.

Although, while MKM and I were in the bar area, LE told me what happened with DCC (the cheerleader).

LE: While you were gone, DCC was getting angry because she couldn't find MKM.

Me: We were just in the bar room.

LE: I know, and we told her to go look for him and then she came back all angrily and yelled, "He isn't in there!".

Me: Weird.

LE: Yeah, I probably shouldn't have chosen that moment to say, "Where's Molly?"

LE is totally going to get me hunted down by an angry DCC.

DCC eventually found us, after he bought me a "make up" drink. I took my cue to exit once she was around.

What is my next move you ask? No move. I'm not involving myself in any mess, especially since he is a friend of a friend and I hate to complicate things more. He is definitely the kind of guy you keep at arm's length.

Plus, since I've been mulling it over and initially thought the apology was incredibly genuine and kind, I've convinced myself to not be too naive.

First, he didn't remember what he said. This means Cappie most likely told him to apologize. Major props to Cappie for always looking out for LE and me.

Second, being that he's a player, I have to wonder if what he says is genuine or he's just so practiced in saying all the right things.

It seemed real, but again, keeping this boy at arm's length. At the very least, he now knows he can't get away with this stuff with me. I have a feeling most girls let him get away with whatever he wants, whereas I have no problem ignoring you if you misstep.

But, moving forward a bit, LE and Double B are finally, possibly going to go out. He asked and now it's just a matter of making it happen. Did I fail to mention that we are pretty sure MKM and Double B are roommates? Yeah, life can never be simple.

With this all in motion, there are two things to consider. LE will definitely be getting more info on MKM. She offered to do some recon work. Ha! Also, if LE and Double B hang out more, then I'm sure we'll be spending more time with this group and likely MKM.

For now, I will sit back and just be. Not just because I'm pretty sure he's still a dog, but also because Casey and Cappie first tried to set me up with MKM (who I decided was a tool) and then with the Mime (who I've also pretty much decided is a no-go) and now I'm back to MKM. Seems like I'm all over the place and don't want to complicate anything with Casey and Cappie.

But MKM does have a really nice smile and voice. If only he didn't have 50 girlfriends!

Day 139 - Halloween, You've Done It Again!

Legal Eagle and I had an awesome Halloween. Possibly the best one yet. So let me start from the beginning:

LE and I had plans to go out to the OC and out with LE's coworker (who we will call Casey) and the coworker's bf (who we will call Cappie). These nicknames are from a TV show, but give me a break, I watch a lot of TV. So we went over to Casey and Cappie's place where Double B (their friend who they have been trying to set up LE with for a year now!) was also going to get together with us all.

The five of us got ready, caught up and had a drink to begin celebrating the fabulous Halloween that we were in store for. First up, we went to Cappie's dad's place where he was throwing a party. The property was incredible and decorated all out. All the family and friends were incredibly nice and welcoming. They even had the cutest little dog Buddy who I instantly bonded with, go figure.

Next stop, Casey and Cappie's friends' house party. This is where I was supposed to meet a friend they wanted to set me up with. I thought I knew (after some online research) who I was meeting, but I was wrong. And this guy was short. I hate to be mean, but I have always been upfront when they have said they want to set me up with someone that I cannot do short. Oh, and he was dressed as a mime so I have no idea what he looks like. Unfair.

But I did talk with Mime (his nickname) and he was nice, but Cappie did ask why I wasn't interested in Mime and luckily I played coy and didn't say, "Short short short short. Oh and I can't tell what he looks like!" I guess we'll see...maybe meet him again under less costume-y circumstances.

Also at the party we met Johnny Depp (his nickname as he was dressed as Depp from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). He was a douche nozzle. First he tells Casey's sister that she is prettier than Casey, in front of Casey! And then goes on to tell Casey that she has a better face though! WTF?! Oh, and then he spent the rest of the night hitting on me and me ignoring him. LE said it was pretty funny.

Met some other really cool people at the party. Costumes included a Jesus and an old-school football player (my personal fave as he was even covered in dirt).

Finally, we made our way to Casey and Cappie's hangout where they know everyone. Continued to have an awesome time. Found some more suitors (as LE termed them) who I pretty much continued to ignore.

But, the weird part of the night came at the end and this may take a whole lot of explaining, so prepare to read.

LE asked me to close out her tab (her very cheap tab! go us!). I headed to the bar (in the other room) and waited patiently. Who of all people should come and take the stool next to me other than Mr. Kiss Me, remember him? He was the guy from many months ago who told me to kiss him. I had seen him at the house party and throughout the night, but well, pretty much ignored him too.

After I probably made a face or rolled my eyes, we did begin to talk and I was floored by what came out of his mouth!

Mr. Kiss Me: I want to apologize.

Me: Oh, OK.

MKM: I was kind of an ass to you.

Me: Yeeeahhhh.

MKM: What did I say exactly?

Me: (raised eyebrows) You don't remember?

MKM: I was in bad shape that night.

Me: You told me to kiss you.

We then had a good laugh about that because once you hear that sentence said out loud it is absolutely ridiculous. And I could see the embarrassment all over his face.

He then continued to apologize over and over, even after I said it was OK, he said he was rude and really sorry. I was impressed and while I won't say I have a crush on him or like him (that's all giving him too much credit and I still barely know him), I will say I'm intrigued by him. Great, right? No, all wrong, because the backstory on this guy is complicated.

Day 136 - Halloween 3.0

Ever since moving to California, I must admit that Legal Eagle and I have had some fun Halloweens. It has to be our best holiday out here and it's always fairly last minute and pulled together in a snap. I feel this year will be no different.

To recap: Year 1 we went to a club with LE's sister-in-law who was visiting. Danced the night away and had a million laughs.

Year 2 we went to a bar with LE's coworker and others. Low-key, karaoke, dancing and a good time.

Year 3 we will be revisiting year 2 and heading to the same place with LE's coworker and others. We had planned on staying local, but this will be lots of fun as this bar is our style and the people are always interesting. So, let's pro-con this Halloween a little. I already know pros will win, but I'm dying to make a list, so just deal.

PRO: Cheap drinks! I just know the drinks will be cheaper at this bar than where we were going to go. Face it, that's important.

CON: We have to drive to Orange County...OK, this isn't so bad because we will drive during the day and come back the next day, but alas, we have to drive.

PRO: We have somewhere to crash!

CON: I will have to wake up (hungover) at someone else's place. Not really all that bad, but I'll eventually have to haul back to my place instead of just being at my place.

PRO: Going out with a fun group of people.

PRO: Going to a bar where the people we are going with know the people who run the place. Always nice to have an automatic in and be taken care of!

CON: I'll still be in Orange County.

PRO: Orange County people are fun to watch.

PRO: I think I will be meeting one of the friends I am being set up with.

CON: I think I will be meeting one of the friends I am being set up with.

Ahh...you ask why both pro and con...time for another list!

PRO: He may be awesome for all I know.

CON: Meeting on Halloween, in costume?? Could be weird and leaves me unable to judge someone based on what they wear on a normal day.

PRO: He may have an awesome costume on and I may look totally adorable.

CON: I have to work extra hard to look totally adorable.

PRO: I may have someone there who will pay lots of attention to me.

CON: He may find someone he likes better...yeah right...

PRO: We'll be in a huge group, less pressure.

CON: If he knows we are being set up, it could be awkward and forced. If he doesn't know, I may get rejected.

PRO: Let's face it, he'll likely adore me.

CON: He lives in Orange County, possible Republican.

PRO: It's been a long time since I've been on a date.

CON: He lives in Orange County...that would be long-distance dating.

Eh, for all I know he may come down with swine flu and not make it. But I'm sure if he does you will be getting another pro-con list and lots of Halloween stories. I'm getting excited!!!

EDIT: PRO/CON: I am still currently missing a tooth. Odds are I will mention this. Either makes me totally awesome and funny or just a girl with a missing tooth. We shall see!

Day 114 - How To Spot An Orange County Woman

- Orange tan

- Fake nails with French manicure

- Fake, fried blonde hair

- Some ugly, tacky, "they think it's stylish" outfit

- Giant diamond ring (or a spot on their finger with a "reserved for giant diamond" sign on it)

- Bad, harsh makeup

- Fake boobs anyone?

- A tiny pitchfork in their designer bag

- Fake smile, fake teeth possibly

- Rich, sad, whipped guy on their arm


Don't get me wrong, I don't think this of all Orange County women. I suppose since I once lived there, I was one at some time too...at least the pitchfork part.