Drum Fun

FRIDAY: I came home to a very excited husband. Dustin finally bit the bullet after talking about it for years and bought himself an electric drum kit. I gave him the push because...fucking YOLO! Am I right?! But seriously, life is meant to be enjoyed so sometimes you splurge and it's awesome. I always thought they were neat when I saw them in music stores but they are a million times cooler in your own space. It was awesome to see him so happy. Pat came over to check them out and he and I just sat on the floor and watched Dustin go to town. Then Dustin showed me all the crazy effects. It's pretty neat all the options he has.

I didn't stick around long because it was off to the gym. And then off to return some clothes to Target before I came back home and listened to more drums. I ended the night with some Netflix. I just reactivated my account strictly for Orange Is The New Black. I got through a couple episodes before passing out for the night.

SATURDAY: Dustin and I went to a morning showing of The Fault In Our Stars. It's one of my all time favorite books (even though I just read it last year) and I just had to see what the movie was like. I told Dustin months ago that I also had to see it in theaters. I didn't ask him to accompany me because I know he has zero interest and I don't really have any girlfriends that would go with me, so I was prepared to go by myself. I don't mind. I'm half-only child. We like our alone time. But he immediately offered to go with me. So Saturday we went. And he reminded me to bring tissues and let me cry all over him. Points for Dustin! The movie was so good. The book has so many details though so I'd still have to say I liked the book better. But the movie is a very nice compliment to the book. If you want to see it, read the book first. Either way you'll cry. If you don't, you have no heart. I've never seen a movie in a theater with so many sniffles filling the room. It's sad yes, but it's also just a beautiful, real story about teenagers and love.

After I got my shit together and my eyes became a little less red, we met up with Sam and Pat for deep dish pizza at Giordano's. I had gone there with Erin and Tim after we went to Disney in December. We had to wait forever but the pizza was really good. I brought back leftovers and Dustin has been asking me to take him ever since. So there we were, eating pizza with friends. That lead to a trip to Ikea. I wanted to find baskets to organize some of my craft room since I had to move a bunch of my stuff to make room for Dustin's drums. Ikea has baskets. They had so many that I was overwhelmed and went home with zero. Thanks Ikea. We did however find a very decently priced rug to stick under the drums. So score!

 

Dustin and I headed home and I immediately dived back into more OITNB. It's pretty much all I did the rest of the weekend. I mean it's just such a good show with so many diverse characters!

SUNDAY: Dustin made me breakfast in bed!! I ate it while continuing to watch OITNB. Other than going to the gym and painting ceramics I didn't really do all that much else which is the way I prefer it. I ended up finishing the last episode Monday after work. And just like that season 2 is over. Now I'm super sad. Oh well, on to the next!

past in present

THURSDAY: We didn't have anything to eat. And we weren't planning on going shopping until the weekend. So...we decided on some lovely burritos at Chipotle for dinner. Yum X3402934820349. Then we shared a coffee gelati from Jeremiah's. Once we were done stuffing our faces, we headed home.

his and hers.

I came home with a mission to find Dustin's old video camera and all of our old tapes. My plan is to eventually put them all on DVDs. I searched through boxes in his closet. I didn't find it but I did find some pretty neat VHS tapes. One from 1986 that is all about Dinosaurs. I was not only surprised but extremely excited when I noticed that the main dino wore GLASSES. Does it get any more badass then that? Nope.

I also found a tape of Dustin's old band performing live. It was awesome. The band broke up not too long before he and I got together so I never got to see them rock out. They really were so good. I mean I still listen to their songs on my iTunes all the time even if it makes Pat and Dustin cringe. TSD forever!

As I was searching for these tapes, I came across so many memories. Just little things like my hospital bracelet from 2001, my old locker lock (and I couldn't believe that I still remembered the combination - it's weird what the brain holds on to), my Panera hat (gross) and name tag, a lightning bolt necklace I thought I lost (that Erin gave me back in 2006), and my 8th grade yearbook. The best thing about my 8th grade yearbook was that 50% of the comments were hair related. "It was cool seeing all your hair phases." "Your hair looks so good!" (I had just a month prior to school ending - chopped it off Natalie Imbuglia style). It made me feel so nostalgic. I reminisced about middle school for a few minutes and then put it all away. Back in the boxes that hold my past. I didn't feel sad though, I was more happy and grateful for all those experiences. Sometimes it's good to look back, just not for too long.

I finally had a lightning bulb moment and remembered exactly where the video camera and tapes were. They were tucked behind a picture in our TV stand in the living room. I put them to the side so I could go through them later. I just decided to keep cleaning and organizing. Dustin let me throw so much stuff away. I couldn't believe it. I hate clutter and disorganization. It makes me crazy! I'll have to thank my anal/OCD personality for that.

FRIDAY: I met Erin at the mall after work. I had this whole plan to find cute work shirts. Specifically shirts with cute print. I'm trying to stay away from solids but it's so hard! We hit up all the usual suspects - H&M & Forever 21. Nada. I ended up getting two plain shirts and the most comfy pair of sweat pants that have ever existed. But whatever, I'll get nice shirts one of these days but for now I'm going to bum around my house in my amazing sweats.

I suggested we eat dinner at Five Guys since Erin had NEVER been there. She loved it as I knew she would. Who doesn't love Five Guys? Those people would break my heart.

I came home and FaceTimed with some work people. I am still cracking up over the elbow licking.

SATURDAY: Just a regular Saturday morning yoga sesh with Erin. She brought her friend Tim - it was his first time and he loved it. Yoga is kind of hit or miss. Love it or hate it. I'm glad he had a good time though. Trying something new like that can be nerve wracking and overwhelming but once you just let go of all your expectations, you can really have a good time.

We all met up at the Drunken Monkey for breakfast afterwards. Erin had been wanting to see what it was all about and I was craving Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Juice so it just kind of seemed perfect. It took us all forever to decide what we wanted. 

Tim: Coffee

Erin: Pound Cake and Iced Latte

Me: Apple Crumb Cake and Sparkling AJ 

It's such a cute little place. Tim told us about how they used to hold LOST parties every Thursday night. I remember hearing about them and I totally would have gone if I had been living in Orlando at the time. I have also heard they play board games on Friday nights. I want to check that out next! I love a good board game. Sign me up! I grabbed 4 more AJs before we left because I can't find them anywhere else anymore. Had to stock up!

I headed over to my mom's house to grab my high school yearbooks (my trip down memory lane a couple nights ago gave me the itch) and to check out my old bike. My middle school yearbook was all about my hair but my high school yearbooks were about how I was never in class. HA! I hated math, OK?! Sue me.

Left: Sam

Right: Me

Junior year!

I'm not really sure how it all happened but before Dustin and I knew it we were meeting Pat & Sam at Ikea. It's free (as long as you don't get sucked into their super cute shit) and air conditioned so it's a win-win. We strolled around and I ended up getting a closet organizer (which I am LOOOOVING!), a bright green bath mat, and a bright green cooking spoon. I don't know why we were on a green kick but we were.

We looked around at all the crazy food AFTER we had already checked out, when someone noticed Ikea's version of Sparkling Apple juice. So of course I bought it. I couldn't pass it up. It was just a very Sparkly day for me. We still have yet to try it but fingers crossed!

Pat and Sam had already eaten, but Dustin and I were hungry so we decided it would just be easiest to head over to the mall's food court. First we had to wait for Spat/Pamantha to finish their Swedish ice cream cones in the parking lot. Pat was having a hard time with his ice cream. It kept dripping all over the place. See here. I told him I didn't trust him in my car with that thing and he replied "I don't trust myself".

Sam saved us a booth in the Food Court while Pat used the loo and Dustin and I got our food. 

Pat was the last to come back to our table and was looking rather confused. He told us that on the way to use the restroom a guy came up to him and said "How was Ikea?!".  I can't remember how he responded but I do remember that he couldn't stop talking about it. It was the funniest thing. We would just be walking through the mall or talking about something completely different and Pat would say "BUT what did that guy MEAN?!" or "What was that all about?!". We kept giving him a hard time about it all while cracking up. He's so funny in those weird, awkward interactions with strangers. 

Sam kept me company while I was trying on an assortment of new frames and the boys headed off to who knows where. I found some RayBans that I really loved but I did not love the $170 price tag. I took a photo of the style description so I could google it later on. Side note: I found the exact same pair on Amazon for $108. I felt pretty damn smart about that one. Ha! Although I love the style, I was on the fence about the color scheme. So I decided to go a different route which was also my first instinct. I'll get them in October and show them off then. 

We met back up with the boys. They told us that they had seen Kevin Nash in the mall and were kind of freaking out about it. I would have freaked out with them had I of known who Kevin Nash is. Dustin explained that he was a wrestler but he really knew him from a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Of course he did. 

Our last stop of the day was Target. My main purpose for going there was to look at more frames. I didn't have any luck. They didn't have a good selection and the prices were far too expensive. So we all just walked around. I bought a candle (just in case the power goes off during Tropical Storm Isaac) and some gray tennis shoes. Pat purchased a James Bond style bathing suit (it was kind of on the short side but still cool! still cool!). Dustin called it '00 Savings' because Pat was able to use his employee discount. Score. Turns out he got home, tried them on, and they didn't work out but good try!

I spent the remainder of the day cleaning and watching Felicity. It was nice and relaxing.

Dustin and I climbed in bed. Got out the breakfast tray. Hooked up the video camera. Finally we got to see one of those videos I had searched so desperately for. We sat there watching hours of video from 2005-2006. Pat and Dustin rolling around on the golf course across from his mom's old house, chocolate fountains with Katie, throwing a stink bomb in Miranda's bedroom, Christmas Card photo shoot with Miranda, Pat & Dustin, Dustin getting his first xbox, celebrating New Years Eve with the Zinzis. Just memory after memory. It was hysterical. It was comforting. It was sad. I loved every minute of it.

SUNDAY: We went grocery shopping at like 10 AM which is kind of strange. We just hate going so much PLUS a tropical storm was on the way so we figured we might as well get it over with and go early. It didn't even rain most of the day nor was it very windy. What a storm, huh? (Edit: It rained all day Monday.)

We watched the season finales of both True Blood and The Newsroom. Both were fantastic. I haven't really liked True Blood as a whole this past season but the finale was pretty damn good. And The Newsroom has been amazing for it's entire first season. All 10 episodes - fantastic. That's really hard to do for any show. Well done. I'm not looking forward to next Sunday when I have nothing to watch. Sad face!

Still waiting on Sergio

My computer has been ill the last few days hence the lack of posts. I think Dustin has got it in working order now - fingers crossed. I definitely see a pretty Mac (desktop) in my near future. This four year old Dell bullshit just isn't cutting it anymore.

THURSDAY: This day really sucked for a lot of reasons. Apart from the family drama that had my head spinning and my heart hurting, I stumbled across a giant puddle in our kitchen. At first I thought it was a rogue ice cube that melted. Turns out the water line that runs to our ice maker had a pin hole sized leak. Dustin tried to fix it himself. There was a trip to Home Depot, tools scattered about, and water splashing into his face before he called it quits. He finally just decided to turn off the water for the ice maker. That was Thursday. It's now Monday. Still not fixed.

FRIDAY: I finally was able to track down some Girl Scouts and bought FIVE boxes. I'm not ashamed I spent $17.50 on cookies. Nope! I've gone through a sleeve of thin mints in two days. I'm really trying to pace myself. TRYING SO HARD.

SATURDAY: We woke up early to meet Sam at IKEA. I haven't had a dresser in a year - since we moved. I was using Dustin's old one ever since we moved in together but it didn't fit in the moving truck so it got left behind. My clothes have been quite a mess with no dresser and more recently - no closet. I had asked Sam to come because I didn't think the box would fit in my car and she drives a big ol' truck AND she's just a good friend like that. It just so happened that it did fit in my trunk. But I'm glad Sam came regardless. We had fun. We always have fun. We lounged in her closet waiting for Sergio to bring chocolate covered strawberries while we figured out which of her 100 pairs of shoes to wear. When I say her closet I mean the closet in IKEA that was huge and so beautifully organized with a chaise lounge. And when I mention Sergio, I'm talking about Sam's imaginary butler. Also, you've never truly lived until you have been pushed on an IKEA cart in a parking lot. See video below.

We got an early lunch and decided to walk around the mall. More like try on ridiculous stuff in the mall. Ah, good times.

We put the dresser together later that night and OHMYGOD was it a bitch. It turned out awesome. It's sturdy and has tons of room and even makes our bedroom look like adults live there but what a nightmare!

SUNDAY: We went out to breakfast and then went to see The Vow, which I absolutely loved. How can you not love everything Rachel McAdams is in? Also, the story was just so sweet, heartbreaking, and unique. Dustin even enjoyed it - well, he said "It wasn't that bad. That Rachel McAdams seems like a nice girl." which I interpreted as him enjoying it.