Last week was faaaantabulous. I had lunch with Professor Marcus who painstakingly sat across from me while I read line by line all fifteen pages of my grad school essay. Honestly, how many applicants have that luxury? Good thing he loved his chicken picatta because I really appreciate his patience! From wrong publishing dates to just better ways of writing a sentence, he was able to scrutinize it to the last detail. I’m so very thankful! Today at school he gave me a copy of Women in Love, which I’m using for my research. As if that wasn’t enough, I also got my hands on a few printouts detailing absolutely BRILLIANT copy that I’ll turn into the bright, shiny, super sweet cherry on top at the end of my paper.
I also want to thank Melissa at So About What I said and Lauren at Dear Golden Vintage for making me the winner of their tote giveaway! I absolutely love it and I’m so very grateful. It really IS a cute bag I’ll probably use every day. THANKS SO MUCH!
My friend Matthew and I got a chance to grab a drink this week... which turned in to two and then three drinks and then it was 4 AM and there we were, still trying to make sense of our lives over a draft beer at some beachy bar close to home. I love you Matty McMattierson... and thanks for the plethora of chewy sour candy. My tongue is sore.
Time and flexibility are so important in my life at the moment. I can’t even imagine how difficult this would all be working nine to five. I whine and complain sometimes because who wants to be serving drink samples till 2 AM, but honestly, I’m in my 30s and the fact that I still get hired for these gigs really amazes me. The fact that I can make a living editing books at home and working random events at night really, truly, amazes me. Didn’t I tell ya…when you follow your dreams doors will open where there were no doors before.
I also had a quick epiphany when folding my laundry. I must have approximately thirty t-shirts and can’t quite remember ever paying for one. They’re all from events worked or random giveaways here and there. I used them to sleep in and I thought, good heavens…I don’t need all of these! So I started thinking of the excess we are spoiled with (don’t end your sentences in a preposition, by the way... Unless you’re casually blogging - then I approve). I found this article on CNN about a girl who became homeless and lived in a trailer on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. She started blogging and someone took notice. It just got me thinking of the great place I live in and the organic groceries I can afford. We can’t NEVER forget to be grateful!
I’ll be in Connecticut next week because I got hired for another gig! Next month is Dallas… yeeee haw. Thank you universe for the abundance!
Sunday I went to the Improv in Miami to see my friend Dave Siegel perform. He’s HILARIOUS (check out the video on his site). We hung out in the fancy green room which is not green at all by the way, and because I’m gullible and believe in the goodness of people (I should exclude comedians) I almost walked on stage while the main act was on. He told me it was the door to the ladies room and yes, I believed him. Thanks Dave… that would’ve been funny, but I would’ve hurt you… and not so good. Oni Perez was hosting and he was pretty hysterical also. He’s a local Miami comic and a fellow blogger so I’m hoping to see him perform again soon. Tommy Davidson was the main act and I got a chance to say hello after the show. He saw me with Dave, looked me up and down and said: “I’m liking it. Yeah, yeah, uhu… I’m liking it.”
Thanks funny stranger whom I’ve seen on television now and then!
Aaaaaaaaaaanyway, here’s a picture of the impromptu night out...
(From left to right: Oni Perez, Vanessa (BFF), Alvaro (BFF), Mariel (Alvaro's girlfriend and the only normal size person in the group) and Dave.That is all for now. I need to get ready and go to work....
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You certainly have a lot to be thankful for ( preposition allowed ).
It's nice to see others who are thankful.
Thanks Matty:) I always amaze myself with these posts. I never think I'll have much to say, but you're right... I'm incredibly blessed! :)))
A man should be so lucky to be in the company of three very beautiful women. I usually get epiphanies while folding laundry too. Mine are more like, "Damn I have to quit doing laundry". I am sure if you would have walked out on stage you would have gotten a standing ovation!!! Also Redneck Woman seriously!!!
I totally busted out with my best Gretchen Wilson... and that's why I don't drink tequila.