Weekend update

Work has been quite busy this week, and I haven't had a chance to post since last week. This weekend was nice and relaxing. I had a migraine, which was no fun but I spent some quality time with Taryn. She loved her little gifts I got her Valentine's Day, and we enjoyed playing with them together.

My Valentine

I also finished my vision board! I have collected the items for it over 2 years now. I think it turned out great. I put it in my desk area, so I cant wait to get my laptop running again. Here it is- tell me what you think about it!

I hung out with a new friend, and he made homemade sangria and limoncello! Yum! We watched several movies together over the weekend- Couples Retreat, 500 Days of Summer, and Away We Go. All were good, but I really enjoyed 500 Days of Summer and Away We Go. Check them out if you haven't yet.

secret admirer

So, I returned from lunch today and I have a package from ProFlowers waiting for me next to my desk. I opened them and looked immediately for the card to see who they are from.

The card was blank.

I decided to call ProFlowers and see if they could give me any information. After 5 minutes of her searching in the computer; my order was submitted anonymously  and she couldn't give me any information.

Well, well, well... this is kinda exciting! :)

Not in bloom yet

Inspiration

"They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself."

Andy Warhol

Just a little inspiration for the day.

J.

So, I never thought I would be in a position that I am in now. I have major feelings for a friend that won't go away. I met J. over the summer not too long after my awful breakup with Clint and we hit it off immediately. Our birthday's are 1 day apart (but he is 5 years older) and we are a lot alike. We initially tried dating, but early on he got freaked out about me having Taryn and all the responsibility that goes with it. He didn't think he was ready, and told me he wanted us to be friends. I thought that was an ass move on his part at first, and kinda blew him off. He really made an effort to be a good friend after that and we really got to know each other. In the beginning, I told myself that there were deal breakers with him- like the fact that he smokes. Now that I know his heart; nothing else matters. He is a wonderful person.

I would now consider J. one of my closest friends. The flirtation between us is crazy, and I don't know if I've ever met anyone I would consider myself more compatible with. Over winter before I left Houston, we hung out all the time. One night he told me that he loves me (as in, he cares for me) and he wants me to be in his life forever. He said that may be as friends, or it may be as more. Time would tell. He gave up his NYE to come help me pack for Austin, and we spent all night talking. I knew the decision to move to Austin was the best for me and Taryn, but I hadn't really considered how it would affect our friendship.

Now that I am settled here- I think about him all the time. Recently, I decided to tell him my feelings. All of them. He told me that he is emotionally unavailable right now, and doesn't think he is ready to take on the responsibility of dating someone with a child. His last relationship did not end well, and he told me it took forever to move past it. So, I don't think he is ever going to change his mind on this. He is a free spirit and likes to go wherever he pleases without anything to hold him back. I refuse to lose him as a friend, but it is emotionally traumatizing. Even though all of this has been difficult to accept with him, I really respect his honesty. What to do?

Lazy weekend fun

With the cold and nasty weather we have, Taryn and I decided to hibernate in the house all weekend. It was a very nice, relaxing weekend. Friday night, I bought season 5 of Entourage on DVD, and watched it almost all of it. I LOVE that show. Saturday was a very lazy day. I made a late breakfast of Nutella crossiants. Saw it on another blog, but they made homemade dough. I bought refrigerated dough and put a dollop of Nutella in it before baking. Delicious. Currently looking for more Nutella receipes. :)

Taryn chowing down!

On Sunday, Taryn and I did crafts together for the first time. She is a great little helper. We made homemade Valentine's, and they turned out really cute! 

On a different note, Taryn is now in the "why?" stage! LOL! Started in full force this weekend, and I think it's really cute, but I'm sure it will drive me batty soon! She also tells me, "I want something" when I ask her what it is that she wants, all she says is, "something" So funny! 

Have a wonderful Monday!