I have been trying to get myself into a new routine. The nights that I am back in New Jersey I have been spending time with my Dad and brother. Being closer to work, I am able to get to the office earlier and leave slightly earlier. I could have opted to sleep longer and get out at the same time, but after having the same routine for 5 years my body has gotten accustom to the 5:30am wake up. It's weird but my family has fallen back into the groove we had years ago before I moved out.
I have been packing things up in prep for the official move out of the house. I find it funny/ ironic that Amazon ships boxes in boxes! I have to admit that I have purchased a bunch of plastic totes in prep for the move. I like the totes a lot and I can reuse and re-purpose them once I move. I highly recommend the 44 quart waterproof Ziploc totes that are sold on Amazon. They are the perfect size and are easy open/ close as well as easily stacked. They have been a lifesaver in packing up the medicine cabinets and photo albums/ keepsakes.
As you know, I have been dabbling in online dating. I know some people that have had success, and figured why not. I was excited to learn that one of my close co-workers who shares a story similar to my own, recently had success online. I am so very happy for him, and look to him as a symbol of hope for myself. He is proof that I can and will dig myself out of this, and that I can be happy and love again. When it comes to myself, I had my first date. I met him at the Dunkin Donuts (cause I'll admit, I have an addiction to coffee) and we talked for 3 hours. Although our phone conversations had gone well, we didn't have the connection in person. Not to mention that he lied about his height and ended up being 4+ inches shorter than me (I know I'm tall, but I've gotta have a guy that's taller than me). It's a step in the right direction; a step toward recovery and healing. I am sure that my dad's girlfriend is right in saying that I will have "a lot of first and last dates".
I have to give my friends credit. They have dealt with me over these past 3 months as I have gone from distraught, to depressed, to angry, and back again. I am truly blessed to have them in my life. Texts from my work mom saying "No man buns!! Please no man buns.", and my other friends saying "so when can we go drinking and hang out?" I am beyond blessed! *Shoutout to my girl Dorothy! Happy Birthday!! Thanks for being you!*
My family recently went to a concert at Santander Arena in Reading, PA. I had bought my brother a concert ticket as his Christmas gift this year, and the whole family decided to get in on it. Seven of us made the trip, and we had an amazing time! We went to see Brantley Gilbert (Country artist) and couldn't have had a better time or experience. If you have never heard of Brantley, I highly suggest that you look him up because he is hands down my favorite country artist. Maybe I will post a video below, because he is just that good!
I have to share more sad news (I hate feeling like I'm always writing about sad depressing subjects). My best friend recently found out that her 10 month old daughter has a rare for of cancer in her both of her eyes, known as retinoblastoma. Right now her prognosis is good and the doctor's are hopeful, but it is a sad and scary thing. You don't realize just how many people are affected by cancer. It's astounding. I am adding several links to this post related to little Emma and her battle.
As always, thanks for reading. I hope in someway I can help someone else through these posts.
Links For Emma's Eyes:
For your viewing pleasure, Mr. Brantley Gilbert:
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