Happy 6 Months!

Well guys it was 6 months yesterday since Mr. Facebook and I started dating, I can’t believe how fast it has gone by! So to celebrate I thought I would put together a little video of past 6 months to mark this small milestone in our relationship. It was so much fun to put together… I think I spent two days working on it. But in the end I’m really happy how it turned out. Hope you enjoy seeing all the pictures of us!

A Quick Update

Okay… okay… I know I need to write in my blog! But I have been so behind on writing these past 3 weeks I just wanted to give everyone a quick recap of what I have been up to. Will be uploading photos soon after this weekend, oh and be sure to watch there is some exciting news in the video. Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!

My Best Friend’s Wedding

In thirty minutes I will be boarding a flight to Madison, Wisconsin with a stop in Milwaukee. With my excitement at a high I was not able to sleep at all last night. Surprisingly, I was able to pop out of bed with little hesitation and my drive to the airport was quicker then I had anticipated. I think traveling for me could be compared to a dog wanting to stick it’s head out of a moving car. I absolutely LOVE traveling and sometimes I think I should of worked for an airlines.

But the real reason I’m so excited is that I’m going to be visiting with my girlfriends Brittny and Holly once again. (The same girls that I went to visit in VA, Beach for Springbreak). We are all going to be celebrating Brittny & Char getting married this weekend! I can’t believe she is getting married on Saturday. The thought has just blown my mind, plus it has also made me realize we are all growing up.

So this weekend should be… no wait… I mean will be Wicked Fun! I will be sure to blog about it when I get back in town on Sunday, I think they are just about to board my flight, so I have to go. Wish me luck I’m the maid of honor and I have to make it through my speech without crying!

Beware of the Toxic Drywall

Are you thinking about building or buying a new home? If so this issue is something you should not ignore. I’ve been looking occasionally at homes here and there but I’m really nervous to buy one after hearing about defective American and Chinese drywall. If you have never heard of either I urge you to find out more information before going on your house hunt at The Chinese Drywall Lawyer website. Not noticeable at first some of the side effects caused by this toxic drywall are bloody noses, vomiting, coughing, internal pains, and headaches. Not to mention it is thought it could cause lifelong health issues. I’m starting to hear more and more about families who are having to deal with this massive issue. However this toxic drywall is still not well known in the public eye. Thus my reason for wanting to bring more attention to it and my fellow house hunters.

The southern part of the United States, places such as Florida, Louisiana, and Georgia are among the hardest hit by this toxic matter. But it is known to be all over the U.S. reaching as far as California and New York. I recently found the video above by George and Brenda Brincku who are dealing with such an issue in Fort Myers, Florida. For the 8 months they have been trying to pull together the pieces of this mysterious toxin in their home and have been forced to move because of it. To read more about the Brincku family you can view the testimony they sent to the U.S. Senate. I can’t believe what they have been going through and my heart goes out to them. Please watch the video they made, I think it has great tips for checking to see if your home or a home you looking to purchase has defective drywall.

We all need to educate ourselves on defective drywall because I would hate to see any others people go through this huge ordeal. The Brincku’s also have had a story done on CBS. I hope by spreading the word about the Brincku Family I could help put a stop to these drywall companies for making this toxic drywall and restore the people’s lives they heartlessly destroyed.

Lastly, if you or someone you know has defective American or Chinese drywall I found out you can contact Brenda Brincku on Twitter or on Facebook. I know she would love to talk to you and get you connected to the right people that could help you deal with your situation. I hope knowing about this issue will help you make a wise choice when you go to purchase or build your next home. Good luck!

Facebook Fan Page

Thanks to Sarah and her comment on an earlier entry It’s Facebook Official, I thought it would be time to make a fan page for Circle City Girl (Sarah, now you can click the like button all you want now *insert smile*).

Of course no one is forcing you to become a fan but I know it is hard to keep up with a bunch of different portals at the same time. At least for me it is and I wish that there was one place just to check everything. Thus the reason for the fan page, to make your life easier! So if you have facebook and you are interested in getting updates that way, feel free to become a fan.

DMB Concert

This past Friday Mr. Facebook and I decided last minute to go to the Dave Matthews Band concert. I was super excited when he called me after work and told me be at his house around 6pm. Friday night was gorgous and what a better way to spend it then go to a concert outside? Walking up to the gate I couldn’t believe all the baby faces I was seeing. I feel like every year the crowd gets younger and younger. Maybe that is to the fact I have to face getting older? Was I really one of those little punks running around like that when I was their age? It kind of scares me to think at the moment, ahh.

Besides the forgetting a blanket, we were able to find an awesome spot on the lawn (shown in the photo above). Which unless you get there early is pretty hard to do. So I think Mr. Facebook was really pleased. As the night went on a few of Mr. Facebook’s friends met up with us along with Mr. Facebook’s sister. (By the way his sister is so sweet, I really enjoy hanging out with her!) I think it was probably one of the best times I’ve had at a concert. Great music, being around friends and one beautiful night, we couldn’t have asked for it to get any better! So Mr. Facebook gets major props for deciding to get tickets.

I also love the fact when I’m hanging out with Mr. Facebook and his friend, I feel like I fit in. In past relationships it hasn’t always been like that. I felt like I was trying to be someone else around them, trying to keep up with their standard or something like that. But with Mr. Facebook’s friends I feel like I can let go and be myself. That is how it should be isn’t it, right? Looking back even as early as three years ago, I realize I wasted so much time trying to impress people with who I thought they wanted me to be, instead of just being myself. I think this behavior was a side effect of my first boyfriend. He was always telling me to modify the way I talked, looked, dressed, etc… I guess at the time I didn’t know any better. I just thought that is how realtionships were. Boy was I ever wrong and the sad part is that I’m just figuring this all out. I mean my next two boyfriends after that weren’t any better. I think Mr. Facebook is the first guy who has never once wanted to change anything about me.

Honestly, it has been so refreshing and pretty life changing. I mean that is one of the biggest reasons I was so nervous about getting into another relationship. I was scared of having to put on another relationship facade. Maybe, you have been through this? I was so brainwashed for such a long time into thinking it was normal to change for others, I never bothered to stop and look at what I really wanted out of the relationship. I think that is what is so different about Mr. Facebook and I really admire him for it. It takes a lot of self control to sit there and say I don’t want to change one thing about you, I like you just the way you are.

I may itch my throat and ear at the same time, not think in the most logical manner and have a rediculous laugh that everyone makes fun of me for; But that is what makes me… well me! Don’t let anyone ever change you, I had to find this out the hard way. However, if I had to go through this all over again just to be in the same place I am now, I would do it in a heart beat. There something about the struggle that makes us appreciate the good times when they happen.

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.” -1 Peter 1:6

Lights, Camera, Action…

Here is another attempt at a video blog update for you guys, I’m still working on the editing but I think it is coming along. I also thought it would be fun to include the bloopers at the end of the video, so be sure to wait for them. Hope you enjoy!

It’s Facebook Official

So it is official, Facebook official that is. Mr. Facebook and I are now in a relationship on Facebook. Even thought we have dated for the past five months we haven’t announced our relationship technically to all my Facebook friends till last night.

It all took place last night when he came over my apartment for dinner. I wanted to do something special for him since he just got a new job. Thus to celebrate I cooked him one of his favorite meals, pot roast. We sat down and had an awesome dinner together (with music in the background, per his suggestion).

I was really excited because I had been wanting to give him this painting of Chicago. And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do so. And if you know me, you know I can’t keep gifts very long. I think that is why I’m such a last minute shopper. Anyway, I wanted to surprise him and get it framed. But after running to hobby lobby earlier that day, I found out they didn’t have the frame I wanted in stock. Bummed out… I figured I would have to wait a little longer before I could give it to him.

Now Mr. Facebook has already seen the painting around my apartment because he saw me paint it. But it just so happen last night right after dinner Mr. Facebook asked what I was planning to do with the Chicago painting. I just smiled at first because I knew my plans I had to give it to him already. So in the heat of the moment I just blurted out it is for you. Not a very romantic way to give a gift or a painting for that matter. But I was so excited to give it to him and he was already calling me out on it, I just couldn’t help myself. He got this huge grin on his face and expressed how appreciated he was for the gift. The only reason I painted the skyline of Chicago was so I would give it to him. Besides it just wouldn’t feel right giving it to anyone else. I think Chicago holds a certain place in our hearts because that was our first road trip together. When I see that painting it reminds me of what a wonderful time we had.

After cleaning up the dishes together, we sat down to watch a movie on tv and browse the internet on our laptops. Granted normally we never do this but I’m practically glued to my laptop so it doesn’t help things much. To much of my surprise I got a relationship request when I logged in on my Facebook account. At first I had no idea who had just relationship requested me but then I saw it was him. With him looking over my shoulder, he said, “I did that before dinner.” Which my reply was, “Really now.”

I was just one happy girl, all I did was smile like a goof ball and of course I accepted. Seriously why was I so happy about a Facebook relationship request? I mean we had been calling each other bf and gf for a while now but that was to our close friends that we talk to all the time. But I guess now it was just like he was claiming me in the internet world and he didn’t care who knew.

So go tell your friends, family and everyone you know Mr. Facebook & Circle City Girl are officially a “thang.”

You Do Something To Me…

Last night as I watch Mr. Facebook’s face light up, you could tell he was in his glory. We went to a Incubus concert downtown in Circle City. It was suppose to rain but we lucked out and It ended up turning out to be a great night. I love watching him get all excited about something he enjoys. It had been a long week for the both of us and it was a nice to take a break and do something fun together.

It has been neat to see our relationship blossom over the summer. Dating him was probably the best decision I have made in a while, I’ve been extremely happy and content with how things are going lately. Even though we both have had stressful situations going on these past two weeks with work, it has been really helpful to have someone to sit and talk things through with. That is what a relationship is suppose to be like, right? This is a great change compared to some other guys I dated.

As I look at the framed photo of us sitting on my coffee table I realize how much I’m starting to care for Mr. Facebook. All this time I’ve been trying to hold back and slow down the process of going to fast. But in reality I’ve been building up some strong feelings for him. I think taking our time has made me like him even more and I have so much respect for not rushing me into anything. I know that I would miss him terribly if something were ever to happen between us. He already has pieces of my heart.

I Miss You – Incubus

“To see you when I wake up
Is a gift I didn’t think could be real.
To know that you feel the same as I do
Is a three-fold, Utopian dream.

You do something to me that I can’t explain.
So would I be out of line if I said “I miss you”?

I see your picture.
I smell your skin on
The empty pillow next to mine.
You have only been gone ten days,
But already I’m wasting away.
I know I’ll see you again
Whether far or soon.
But I need you to know that I care,
And I miss you.”

Should I Video Blog?

So I have an important question to ask all of you. Would you be interested if I started video blogging every once in a while? Would you watch it? I realized this past week how much I love watching video bloggers. I figured if they could do it, so could I. Now mind you this is my very first attempt at making a video EVER… so I’m sure they will get better as time goes on. But if you like the idea of me starting to do that for SingleintheCircleCity… please comment below, on my YouTube channel or send me a tweet @CircleCityGirl with your response. Can’t wait to see what you guys think!