The Phrase

I've been craving peanut butter since the first day word of the salmonella scare broke out. I kind of obsessed about eating peanut butter, or not eating peanut butter, and how much peanut butter I had really been eating before we all found out it may be dangerous to do so.

Thing is, I still haven't eaten any peanut butter. It's probably been a few months. Do I miss peanut butter? Sure. Would I still be eating it even if it hadn't made the news? Probably. Could I live without peanut butter? Most likely. Do I want to? Not really. Would I have thought about peanut butter this much if it wouldn't have been on the news? Absolutely not.

I recently got a new camera and I had been dying to try it out. I took it with me to NYC, but really had a hard time finding organic photographs out of the numerous museum exhibits I visited. One of my best friends, Terra, asked me to take a few shots of her, so her clients actually know what she looks like. I quickly agreed and off to a studio in Rockville we went (Conor too!!). I soon realized, as we were bouncing around the studio, listening to loud music, laughing at silliness, and taking fantastic photographs (more on her end... but still), I realized that this was really what I had been craving. This camera was my peanut butter. I lived without it for so long that once I had a taste of it, I realized what I had been missing.

Let's just hope I don't get sick from it...

Allie Does Dallas

Basically, I didn't leave the hotel for eight days. At least it was the Hilton Anatole, which is a mini-city in itself.
The highlight of my week was watching two groundskeepers chase a gigantic opossum around the park with a giant stick.
I'm tired, I am so sick of talking about work, and I am really, really ready for the holidays... and what will (hopefully) happen after they are over.

Time for A-List!

In celebration of my four day weekend, and upcoming celebration of freedom, I present to you my lists of current likes and dislikes.

<3
-Leanne from Project Runway
-Tabatha Coffey
-Peter Pan collars
-Starbursts
-Thinking up Halloween Costumes
-Having better Halloween plans than most people
-Halloween anything, really.
-Working for the Army
-Sleeping
-Dressing up on a daily basis.
-Gossiping about coworkers.
-Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

-"My Name is Earl"
-Emotional Obama fans
-Acorn
-Fridays/Red Robin/Ruby Tuesdays
-Gin
-Standing up for 10 hours straight
-Heat in October.
-Rude women
-Losing an earring
-Bangs on people that shouldn't have them.

25% More Free

Ok, Terra sort of dared that I wouldn't do this, so here I go!

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on the blog.
3. Write six random bookish things about yourself.
4. Tag sixish people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know he or she has been tagged.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

1. Sometimes I secretly think I got a degree in English only because it meant I would fill my shelves with really interesting, fascinating books.
2. I believe that a book should not only BE read, but LOOK read as well. I crack the binding, I fold the corners of a page over to keep my place, and I leave books in random places. There's no sense in leaving such a tangible item untouched.
3. I've been writing a book in my head since I was 13. I'm afraid that once I start putting it on paper, it will lose it's appeal to me.
4. I can't write poems or papers on the computer. I've got notebooks filled with handwritten bits of lines and paragraphs that I then transfer to the stark white screen. There's nothing organic about typing things out on an electric board.
5. I have a gigantic collection of Archie comics and Babysitter's Club books.
6. When I was in elementary school, I would always make my mom read the ending of any book involving animals and if they died, I wouldn't read it. That's why I have never, to this day, read Old Yeller.

I will tag Colva for this survey. End.

To be honest...

My writing has been on the fritz since I graduated from college. I haven't written a poem in ages and I'm beginning to think that I need a swift kick in the rear to get my writing back in gear.
I've had so many other ventures running through my mind, like opening my own bakery, finding a job that will take me back to Germany, and shooting the pilot to my and Colva's future reality television show.
Yesterday, my friends and I went to Smith & Wollensky for Wine Week. $10 and basically all the wine you can drink. It was the first time in a long time that I was out with people, not caring about anything but having fun. I've been so wrapped up in work and work and, well, work, that I hadn't taken the time to go out and actually enjoy myself.
We started at noon and didn't stop until midnight. I haven't drank that much since my Los Angeles trip in January.
Speaking of Los Angeles, I am HIGHLY looking forward to my trip this coming October. Terra has graciously decided to accompany me and I do believe it will be a spectacular event. We may not even come back.
I'm starting to realize that as I get closer to knowing what I really want to do with my life, the harder it is for me to actally get up and do it. I've become the world's most practical person and I don't like it. My urge to pack up and just drive off into the sunset is with me every single day, has been for the past year. But then I start thinking about all of the repercussions, like what about my job? And what about money? And where will I live? How will I make new friends? What if I don't get a job in my new city?
My friends are always telling me I think about things too much, but it's how I am. I overanalyze, going through each and every possible situation until I've exhausted my brain and don't even want to deal with certain situations anymore.

This entry is all over the place. I sort of thing it fits my current brain situation.

Hmmmmm

Wanna have kids before you’re 30?
Yeah, but if it doesn't happen then I won't kill anybody.

Last item you bought yourself?
Chipotle. mmm

Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
Side/stomach

Are your eyes the same color as your mom's or dad's?
They're a mix of both. Mom has brown, dad has green. So I've got hazel!

What makes you laugh?
Pretty much anything.

How do you feel about chocolate covered strawberries?
YUMMMMMMMM

Are you self-conscious?
In certain respects, yes.

What did you do today?
Got up at 530, was ready by 630. Spent like an hour at Starbucks because the barista there is SLOW AS MOLASSES! Then I got to work and spent 3 hours in my office alone before anyone showed up. Then I went to lunch with an old coworker and spent the rest of the afternoon listening to sales pitches from Orlando and learning about new work tools that excited me waaaay too much.

Where did you get the underwear you are wearing right now?
Um... not sure actually.

Who texted you in the last 48 hrs?
Twitter, Dan, Serena, Colva, Kasha.

Who was the last person you cried in front of?
Serena?

Has your number 2 on your friends ever made you cried?
Probably not.

How did you and your number 1 become friends?
Good ol' Barnes & Noble.

If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
I'd be super excited!

When was the last time you flew in a plane?
Last week.

What are your plans for the weekend?
WALL-E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And zombie movie prepping.

Are you ticklish?
Yes entirely too much.

Can you do the Crank Dat dance?
No.

What is the longest road trip you have ever taken?
Wisconsin.

What was your last alcoholic beverage?
REALLY strong rum & coke. Yum.

What are you craving right now?
Nachos

Do you like surprises?
The good ones.

Do you like anyone?
Yes

Do you think you're approachable?
Incredibly so.

Regret doing anything in the past week?
I regret not doing something Friday night.

What's your worst habit?
Um... I am too agreeable.

Has anyone ever broken your heart?
Yes

Who was the last person to send you a text message?
I'm not sure, phone is downstairs.

Do you miss anyone right now?
Yep :-(

Does the person you like, like you back?
Yep

Are you taller than your mom?
We're about the same height.

If somebody totally hurt you/broke your heart, would you still think about them/want to be close with them?
No

What is your weakness when it comes to the opposite sex?
Smile. If they look at me a specific way. Mmm.

If someone were to tell you they like you right now, would you care?
Sure

Have you ever kissed in the rain?
Yep

Do you like nuts in your brownies?
EW

Has anyone touched/smacked your butt?
Yes ha

Have you ever jumped in the pool with your clothes on?
No, I can't swim.

Who do you blame for your bad mood today?
I actually wasn't in a bad mood today.

What was the first thing you did this morning?
Took a shower.

Who was the last person you took a picture with?
Serena?

Have you ever kissed someone who's name starts with the letter B?
Yes

how about d?
Mmmhmm

How about J?
Yes

What about O?
Maybe

And finally S?
Perhaps

Something you'll never do again?
Work two jobs while going to school

Is the person you have a crush on older or younger than you?
I don't get crushes.

Have you ever told someone of the opposite sex you loved them and meant it?
Yes

How many friends do you have?
A lot of good ones

What are you listening to?
Hum

When's the last time you cleaned your room?:
A few days ago.

How did you wake up this morning?:
alarm clock

What is the status of you and your first love?:
Um, non existent.

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
75 and breezy.

How much money do you have on you?
$0

Is there a secret you've never told your parents?
Probably.

What were you doing at 12 am?
sleeping

When was the last time someone yelled at you?
Not for awhile.

When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
A few minutes ago.

Where is your best friend?
Various locations around the northern virginia area.

Next vacation spot?
LOS ANGELES AND VEGAS BABY!

stupid car wash.

Now, here's what you're supposed to do. Copy & Paste this text into a new message, delete my answers, and put in your answers. Then send this to a whole bunch of people including me. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about those who know you. Remember to send this back to me too!

4 jobs I have had in my life:
1. Patisserie Chef
2. Kid's Lead at BN
3. CS Person at the Post Exchange in Heidelberg
4. Career Management Specialist for the Army

TV Shows that I watch:
1. Gossip Girl
2. Lost
3. rock of love.
4. Nigella Express

4 places I have been:
1. Italy
2. Germany
3. Los Angeles
4. NYC

4 people who call me:
1. Colva
2. Serena
3. Dad
4. Kasha

4 favorite things to eat:
1. Cheese & onion enchiladas
2. Chipotle burritos
3. Pasta
4. Gummi bears

4 places I would rather be right now:
1. Garmisch
2. Los Angeles
3. My own place
4. Firenze

4 things I am looking forward to this year:
1. New job
2. New apartment
3. Going on all these work trips
4. Saving money

4 Things I'd like to do but don't make the time for:
1. Making my artworks
2. Vacation planning
3. Writing poetry
4. Baking