How a Life In Shambles Moves

Clearly there is no fucking rhyme or reason to this process despite my best efforts.
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Monday Musings

• Moving is a bitch. No really, a bitch. Unpacking is the worst.
• My alma mater is the number one party school. Clearly the voters missed the Miley Cyrus ripoff orientation video in the previous post. WTF is that?
• Why is furniture so fucking expensive? How do poor people furnish their apartments?
• Apparently, if you hit enter in the wrong spot, this will post without being completed. So if you follow in google reader or something, check back for updates. Whoops.
• I can't get internet until fucking Friday. So this will be a boring week. Guess I could unpack all my shit.
• A company I sent my resume to a while back just sent me a job posting for a part time Account Coordinator. Which sounds like a cool gig except for that whole part time thing. Because the job posting says 75% travel. I can't live off a part time gig so I'd need a second job which would be IMPOSSIBLE if I was traveling. How the hell can anyone take a part time gig that involves 75% travel? It doesn't even make sense.
• I feel like I need to hit enter after each bullet so it updates in your reader. Thus elongating the process of posting. Which is already long since I have to wait for shit to come to me. The brain is not functioning today.
• Homeslice and Clearly. Two words I have been using entirely too much. Can't stop. Won't stop.
• I wish I had honed in on a marketable talent back in high school. So I could have put the hard work in on Mommy's tab as opposed to my own. Also, I wish life was like the movies and I could be Jenna Dewan in Step Up- girl has skillz and ends up with Channing Tatum. Wait, was this real life or a movie?
• I just thought of a funny story. But it seems like it should be put in its own blog post. So hopefully I remember that later otherwise, you'll never see it.
• Eric Church just emailed me. Okay, not him actually, but his people. He has a new video coming out. SAY WHAT!?!?!?! I will be tuning in Friday, homeslice. Don't you worry. If you don't know who Eric Church is...we're gonna have a problem being friends. Just so you know.
• I got accused of being on a Roid Rage Saturday night. Made more ironic by the fact that the person who made the accusation, is the one who started the events that unfolded. Also, funny is the fact that he absolutely refuses to acknowledge that the other person was in the wrong. Also, since when is ignoring someone who is blatantly talkin shit about you while you are standing right there a Roid Rage? And, while we're on the topic, stop trying to deflect everyone's interest onto me from the fact that you were holding hands with said person WHILE IN THE SAME ROOM AS YOUR GIRLFRIEND. Who was 10x more pissed off than I was. Roid Rant over.
• Why do I think it is more acceptable to blog at work than look for a new job at work?
• The bad thing about blogging at work is that work gets in the way plus I cannot link to anything since it's all blocked. So blogging this week will BLOW. Just skip on over to next week folks.

Dear Blogger...

Thanks for deleting my last post which in case you were wondering took me two fucking hours to write.

This...this right here...

might just demonstrate why my life is in shambles...

I'm A WINNER!

Like Stuart Smalley, people love me, gosh darnit.




I just really wanted to use this for the opening segment. And the St. Patrick's Day shout out.



Kim at one of my new favorite blogs, Say What?!?!, just awarded me the Cherry On Top Award! I have got to tell you, I feel so lucky to have so many followers right now (what up 1-58!). I know 58 doesn't seem like a lot but the fact is, I have so many people come up to me that don't want to publicly admit they follow me. Every time, they tell me they love my blog so I am really feeling the love recently and am super committed to keeping this up (on a side note, remember my FIRST random follower to introduce themselves?).

Anyway, back to the award!


1. Answer this question: If you had the chance to go back and change one thing in your life, would you and what would it be?

Typically my answer would be NO I wouldn't because I wouldn't be where I am today without everything I've said, done or thought up to this point. BUTTTT, upon further consideration that is a lie. I would have worked my ass off in college so that I wouldn't be living in Atlanta doing a job that has nothing to do with what I want to do. I would have had more courage to go out and take what I want while I had the opportunity to do so with no strings holding me back (damn bills). Then again, Life In Shambles, couldn't exist if I had my shit together so...maybe the long route to those dreams is worth it.

2.The second thing you have to do is, pick 6 people and give them this award. You then have to inform the person that they have gotten this award.

Adam at I Am Boring or The Boring Runner or whatever. I don't think I give this guy enough props... oh wait, I try to link to him as much as possible because I find him that entertaining. Adam is a serious runner with like stuff to say about...running. That sounds intelligent. He also sweats out, ohhhh, about 90% of his body's water. Plus, he has a baby on the way, does sweet reviews and has foto friday. What more could you ask for in a blog?

Hey Jenny Slater. I stumbled upon this blog through a UGA blog at some point and immediately added it to my google reader. I live for his Friday Random Ten+ 5 where he focuses on one topic (ie. what you can't wear when otherwise naked) plus ten songs he's jamming to. If you like football, and even more so UGA, this is a great place to read his sarcastic thoughts on all the shit UGA does (be it good or bad).

Run Luau Run. I had the pleasure of running the Boston 13.1 with Matt aka Luau. Or rather, trailing behind him for a solid hour. No big. Anyway, Matt is as supportive a guy as I've ever met. He writes an incredible blog about his running (mostly in Vibrams, sometimes in Brooks) and, more importantly in my humble opinion, about his family. His daughter Brooke has autism and Luau runs to raise money for her and lets his readers in on the struggles his family faces as they grow and learn with Brooke. It's a touching blog plus the man knows his shit (unlike the blogger you are currently reading).


Go Speed Raser. If you follow me on Twitter at all, then you have seen me trading commentary with John Raser. He's an EXTREMELY attractive golfer who I stumbled upon through Barbie (thanks!). I'm working hard to get him to be my date to her wedding and I figure this is just another step in my master plan. He lets you in on the world of golf, spreads the word on Lyme disease (his sister has it), and is obsessed with social media. I have really enjoyed every post he's thrown up there and love reading about his rivalry/friendship with LPGA golfer Christina Kim.


Rise of a Champion. EZEthan actually has a post on my list of favorites which I am behind on updating. He has a great mix of seriousness and light-heartedness. He's been injured so that's slowed him down some (running and blogging) but he's awesome because he learns tough running lessons for us! I hesitate to call him hilarious because I don't want to add any pressure to him but seriously, the guy has my LOLing and ROFLing left and right. I live for his blog posts.


Girls Just Wanna Go Run. Mom. Runner. Twenty Something. Someone I'd love to go for a run with, shop for cool shit with and definitely have a beverage with (adult or otherwise). She hosts great giveaways and reviews some awesome products. She has big plans and goals and I love reading about them all. Even better? She's not afraid to ask for advice!

3. The third and final thing is, thank the person who gave you the award:

Kim, over at Say What?!?!, had me blushing. I'm a weeeee bit behind on the blogs I follow (and the number is getting slightly ridiculous) so I hadn't checked her out in a while. Boy am I glad I did because I got an awesome award and I really enjoy reading about her life. I found her by reading commentary on another blog I follow and have tuned in as much as possible to see what's going on so definitely check her out as well! Getting bloggy love is an awesome feeling so thank you so much!

Sea Girt 5K Recap

As some of you know, I am currently on vacation at the Jersey Shore (no jokes please!). During my time here, Snookie has been arrested and Seaside Heights Beach was shut down due to a Blue Shark swimming up to the shore. Also, while I've been here I've had a chance to visit with family and attend the annual Fireman's Fair in Manasquan, NJ. I went to this on the last night which just happened to be the night before the Sea Girt 5K. Which, of course, I had decided from the comfort of my apartment in Georgia would be a great idea to run. After a night of tequila and Coors Light.... not so much.

But, I'm a trooper. Plus, it was my dad's birthday and we were running it together so at 7 am I dragged my hungover (possibly still drunk) ass out of bed and headed to the 7 eleven for a banana and some water. Then I drove to my dad's place where we hopped on bikes and rode over to the start line (roughly 2 miles away from his apartment). It was a gorgeous day out and I felt great in my UGA outfit. Weirdly enough, UGA became the number one party school shortly after my race. Hmmmm, clearly I learned a thing or two while I was there. Anyway, the race was VERY well organized with tents that had prerace food and drinks, businesses represented at tables stationed around the start/finish line, plenty of portapotties, a band and tons of activities for the kiddies. The 5K started at 8:30 am so my dad

and I wandered for a while and picked up our t-shirts. Then we got ready to start, before we even crossed the start line I ditched my dad (he said to!).

The course was FLAT. By far the flattest course I have ever run. It was hot out but no humidity so it felt incredible to be out there running. The heat got to a lot of runners but being from Atlanta, the day felt like a perfect run day. I'm telling you I would run so much more if I lived back in my hometown again. I felt alright running b

ut that was because I went out SLOW due to my condition. My iPod died after one song so I pretty much ran the race "naked"- no watch, water or iPod. The borough had opened up various fire hydrants so there was lots of spray. Two water stations at mile 1 and mile 2.5. The course was beautiful, winding through neighborhoods, past the army base and up to the beach. All the families living in the area were out cheering in full force.

There weren't any mile markers so I just kept running and praying it would be over soon. At around mile 2.5 or so, there was a clock telling you what your time was. Other than that, it just felt like a nice morning run. I sprinted all out for the last hundred. And literally crossed the finish line and almost threw up ALL OVER SOME POO

R LITTLE 10 year old IN FRONT OF ME. I mean, if anyone looked at me, they saw me struggling to swallow my throw up. Imagine, not only is that kid sweaty but now he's covered in puke. Puke consisting of tequila, Coors Light and funnel cake. However, my time was not that bad considering I was feeling so poorly!

Out of 1733 finishers, I finished 860th overall. Of the 875 women racing, I placed 290th. In the age division of 20-29, I placed 57th of 127 runners. The average time for women in this age group was 31:31 so I beat that by almost two minutes!

Finishing time: 29:32.28

My dad and I post-race

bridezilla barbie episode #1.

As Berryfine announced a few weeks back I am engaged! (You can read the story here) I went into full planning mode REAL fast and then a week or so past and I became a little more grounded (not a lot, but a little). Many of my friends pinned me as the next Bridezilla and talks of getting me on the show happened. Lord help me, do not put me on TV. Well... one of my biggest faults is pouting when I do not get my way. SO I think there will be a lot of pouting over the next 20 months. I thought it would be fun to chronicle the Bridezilla Outbreaks here ...

So here we go. Episode 1.

My family is heading down to look at venues with me in 2 weeks. I was given the task to schedule visits to help narrow down the pool of potential venues and if I was lucky secure a site and a date. Well.. my top 3 are (and in order)... 1) Chota Falls 2) Montaluce Vineyard and 3) Wolf Mountain Vineyard. ...so I send out an email yesterday asking to schedule visits while my parents are in town and everyone but Wolf Mountain has sent back a "cannot wait to meet you, your fiancee and family". Instead, I got this. *names have been changed for no real reason, just to do it*

Leah: Barbara-

Thanks for your interest in Wolf Mountain Vineyards and congratulations on your engagement. Unfortunately, we do not book events that far in advance. Our pricing structure for 2012 will be set in early 2011 and we would start at that time to accept deposits for 2012 dates. Please let me know if you have any other questions and we can schedule a tour for sometime in January/February 2011.

Thanks again-
Leah

ME: Hey Lindsey:

Thanks for getting back with me. Unfortunately that means Wolf Mountain probably won't be an option for my venue. :( With my parents in DC we wanted to secure a date and venue ASAP to limit the number of trips down here in 2011. Thanks for getting back with me though...

Barbie

Leah: Let me know if anything should change with your plans.

Thanks-
Leah

ME:Lindsay:

My fiance and I are a little confused. Does that mean we cannot even tour the facility till 2011 to see if it is even a potential venue? We could walk in and say "ok I want it here, I will wait until 2011 to get pricing" or we could walk in and say "we don't like it" ... Ideally, yes we want something booked this month while my family is in town but if its a spot we love we'd be willing to hold off a few months... It just seems odd to turn away business because the date is 20 months away...

-barbie


And still nothing back. Hope I wasn't too harsh... She probably is like "good I don't want to work with you anyway bitch".