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!

24 hours & 24 years

Sorry I haven’t been able to write about this past weekend till now but I had a publication for work going to press this morning, so my life has been a little hectic. We ran into a few issues but finally they are all resolved and everything was approved. I can’t wait for this May issue of the Magazine I create to come out, it is a brand new layout and I designed every inch of it. That alone makes me extremely proud of myself (I think I will pat myself on my back).

Anyway, back to my birthday weekend…

Friday:
What a day… working like crazy getting things wrapped up for the weekend, I couldn’t wait to get off work. I just keep watching the clock… oh please hurry! Mr. Facebook planned to pick me up at 5:15pm to take me downtown for my birthday party and if that wasn’t good enough it was beautiful outside. Which finally gave everyone in Circle City the glimpse of spring we have all been waiting for. I was so happy to be getting a short break for the weekend and be able to enjoy the festive events of turning 24.

Arriving at Howl at the Moon, an old piano bar which is famous in Circle City for having awesome live music. I wasn’t sure who was actually going to show up. But low in behold I saw a friendly face as soon as I walked in. Siobhan… you are awesome girl! I was so glad to see you there and I couldn’t thank you enough for the gifts you got me. I loved them! While talking with Siobhan and Mr. FB, people I knew started trickling in. Before I knew it I was catching up with old friends and gabbing away about new things happening in my life.

This was the first time that Mr. FB was being introduced to some of my closest friends and I wasn’t sure how it was going to play out. But much to my delight he was amazing. He not only seem to handle himself very well but he had a way of talking to new people he never met before. Making it look like they could have been good friends chatting. Afterward I got some rave reviews from some of my girl friends, which made me feel much better that they all liked the guy I have been dating. And yes, my friends opinions matter!

I didn’t want the night to end… it was so good just kicking back and laughing with everyone. Just like in the good old college days. I can’t believe it has been two years since I graduated. Jeez… has time flown by or what! As the evening went on so did the fun… except I feel really OLD right now. Because what I’m about to tell you just might blow you away. Even though I was having a blast hanging out I was whipped by 11:30pm. What happening to me staying out all night?!?! I guess this just goes to show I feel my age just a little more each year. So Mr. FB was nice enough to bring me home, which I might add I fell asleep on the car ride back. haha what a big birthday bash I had, the clock strikes 12 and I’m sleeping like a baby. Oh well… nothing wrong with that, at least I know I did have a great time with everyone!

Saturday:
The next morning I was happy that I just popped right out of bed. So I guess it pays not staying out till the wee hours of the morning. Mr. FB asked if I would like to go to get a birthday breakfast at Cafe Patachou. That same cafe that we were suppose to go to on our first date but didn’t get to. Which the food is amazing by the way if you haven’t gone you really should. It was really sweet of him to come take me out for breakfast even though he was coming back later that night to take me out for a birthday dinner! Can you believe that??

After breakfast Mr. FB had to run a couple errands before dinner that night, so I was able to relax for a bit (time just to be me). Which was great since most of the week before I had been working really hard and it was nice just to take a break to chill for a little. It also gave me a chance to catch up with a couple of my best friends and family on the phone. Besides that the rest of the afternoon I was totally shocked at how much people really cared for me. I got flowers delivered to my door, music sent to my e-mail, Facebook messages on my wall and a ton of cards from loved ones and friends in the mail. Not expecting anything, I’m truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in my life! It really made my day to get things in the mail.

You know sometimes it is really hard being away from family around holidays and birthdays because you never really have the chance to share those moments with them. And I know for myself I would of loved to have spent the day with all of them for my birthday. It really makes me cherish those moments when I am able to spend time with them even more.

Saturday Night:
Okay now to Saturday night, just what you all have been waiting for right?!?! Mr. Facebook showed up promptly at my doorstep with a present and a dozen white roses in his hand. All dressed up in a nice collar shirt he was so cute because he couldn’t wait for me to open up his gift. Seriously he is spoiling me with roses… (side note: I absolutely LOVE getting flowers) except I don’t always get them. This means his roses were a real treat!

Opening his gift he anxiously waited for me to open the card. I think I was so excited I opened it right away without looking at the front at first and he stopped saying wait don’t you want to read the front?!?! I could tell he spend a lot of time trying to find just the right card. As I read it, I felt just a little emotional because not one guy I have dated has ever gotten me such a sweet card that was this nice. I can count on one hand how many times someone has done this for me before. And to think this is only after dating a month!

The card read as follows…

“Happy Birthday to the one who makes me feel special and important, cared for and HAPPY, excited and content- all at the same time. I’m so glad you’re in my life. Happy Birthday with Love… CCG, I have truly enjoyed every minute we spent together and look forward to a future with you. Happy 24th Birthday! – Mr. Facebook”

I think I read the card at least 100 times after that night… I just totally blown away. Not only did Mr. FB get me beautiful white roses and a birthday card that just wants to melt your heart, he also got me a shirt! What, another thing I was totally surprised about. I pulled out the shirt and not only did I love it but it fit! Now when does that ever happen, seriously?!?! Needless to say I ended up changing so I could wear the shirt he got me to dinner.

For dinner Mr. Facebook took me to Maggiano’s Little Italy… a great Italian food restaurant where again the food is absolutely amazing! I am very blessed to have had such an fantastic day with such an great guy! At the end of our meal, Mr. FB made sure I had cake with a candle to blow out. I really couldn’t have asked for a better birthday, it was more then perfect. After we were done with dinner he asked if I would like to go to a movie… so the night was far from over. We end up running to the movie called State of Play. If your looking for a great movie with a lot of unexpected suspense, I recommend it. I love movies like this for some reason… I guess I like the fact that it is unpredictable and I don’t know what is going to happen next.

Thus by the time the movie was over it was 12:30am and my birthday had past. It only took 24 hours to have a birthday come and go and 24 years to get to where my life is today. And I’ve come to the conclusion that I wouldn’t change a thing. I have learned some valuable lessons during my 24 years in this world but I’ve also learned the value of life and what it means to live life to it’s fullest. Gaining that wisdom alone is the best gift I could have ever received.

Hope you enjoyed my long post about my birthday… man, I had a lot to catch you up on!

Birthday Bash

Tonight is the night for my birthday bash… I’m turning 24 at midnight! The weather is going to be amazing… looks like in the 60s and clear skies which I couldn’t be happier about. We should all have a ton of fun and I’m excited Mr. FB is going to be picking me up to take me to the party after work. We will see how many of my friends can make it out tonight. I’m sad though that my family couldn’t join in the fun, I think that is the biggest downside to living in another state. Boo.

Man, I can’t believe how much time has flown by… I still remember my 16th birthday bash. Wow… that was 8 years ago, okay that is making me feel old. I’ll stop talking about that now. Anyway, I’m sure there will be some fun stories to tell after tonight. Be sure to look for a blog post about my birthday after this weekend.

Lastly, Mr. FB told me last night that he has reservations tomorrow for dinner somewhere… hum I wonder where he is going to take me? hehe… I love surprises! Eeee… Can’t Wait!!!!

One week, Three dates

Well… Mr. Facebook and I not only had our 2nd date at Mama Corolla’s this past Friday night but we also went on another date this afternoon to watch the movie Slumdog Millionaire at the theater! Both dates were awesome and went much…much better then the first one! Good thing I didn’t go with my first impression of him. Whoa… wait did I just go on three dates with Mr. Facebook in one week!?!?

Friday night: Mr. Facebook showed up on time and could not have been more of a gentlemen. He held open the car door and was very polite. Paying full attention to me he seemed genuinely interested in who I was and what I was all about. This made the evening conversation effortless and an enjoyment to have. We got the best seat in the whole restaurant right next to the windows. (the main window in the photo above is where we sat) The food was out of this world and I have to say he was absolutely right to say Mama Corolla’s is the best Italian food in Circle City!

After dinner we headed back to my apartment where we popped in the movie Blood Diamonds and had a glass of wine together. It was so nice just to hang out with someone with no expectations. When the movie ended as he was about to leave he gave me not one hug but two! Now I thought this was kind of cute… but kind of made me excited for the next time we might see each other.

Saturday afternoon: he wasted no time to ask if I would like to go to the theater to watch Slumdog Millionare Sunday afternoon. Of course after the good time I had on Friday night, I couldn’t help myself but say yes. Plus I really have been wanting to see this movie since it came out… it has had some rave reviews!

Sunday afternoon: Mr. Facebook and the movie were awesome…I would highly recommend the movie if you haven’t seen it! Again he was a total gentlemen and after the movie was over he asked to hang out for a little. So we just sat around my apartment and talked. We also got out the photo albums and I showed him a bit of my upbringing/family. Which I was pretty impressed he wanted to look at them… this would normally scare most guys.

After we finished my hands were cold, so being a stinker I put it on his face. Shocked at how cold they were he held my hand it between his. Which lead to him holding onto my hand for a while. So I think “officially” we have held hands. haha This all sounds so grade school but actually I really like it. I love that Mr. Facebook isn’t pushing anything and taking things slow. I’m perfectly happy with holding hands right now and I think it is going at a good steady pace.

There is no rush for anything but I am defiantly starting to like where things are headed. I haven’t seen any red flags come up yet so everything is in the clear so far. We will just have to wait and see but as he was leaving today he already asked if we could see each other this week. Man, so in one weeks time I’ve been on three dates with Mr. Facebook and considering my three date rule, I think I’ve made up my mind to let this play out a little longer.

Now if you haven’t heard of me talk about the three date rule that is usually when I make the decision to either continue to see the person or cut it off. It is a usually a good breaking point for me. Giving me enough time to see if I’m interested and if I find I’m not I don’t lead them on. However, right now I’m really interested to see where things could lead with Mr. Facebook. I haven’t been on more than three dates in a long time…so who knows what could happen next.

Paint the Town Red

Photo: Myself, Will, Nicole & Nicki

This week has been absolutely crazy but I have been enjoying every minute of it. The job search has been awesome and has kept me on my toes, that is for sure. I have had five interviews since Tuesday for this new job that came up. I can’t tell you what it is yet but it could be really exciting! I am still trying to work out the details and should know which job I’m taking by Wednesday for sure. Besides being blessed with having job opportunities, I’ve been making new friends and possibly developing a new interest. I feel like everything is happening so fast, my life has been turned upside down in one month and now everything is coming together in a week. Who would have every thought this was possible?!?! But I know my God can do anything, so I’m willing to embrace every step of this path He has set me on. I’m excited to see where He leads me.

So about this new interest… I’m pretty sure this was the topping to my past week! It all started Friday night, when I went with Will, Nicole and Nicki (in the photo above) to this cocktail event at a mansion downtown. At first I didn’t know if I would be able to go but I am really happy I did. Because not only did they ask me to shoot photos for the event, but I got to meet a Colt’s player and some other really cool people! It turned out to be a really fun event and after being there for an hour or so it got really interesting. Because low and behold one of my old time buddies Dan from college comes walking in the door! What?!?! I couldn’t believe it… my jaw dropped! I was so surprised and happy to reconnect with him. Come to find out that he works for the guy who lived in the mansion we were at. Man, what a small world we live in! Standing there catching up with Dan about stuff, this guy walks up to us… (I will call him Mr. Mansion, since I met him in one). Now, what is weird about the whole situation is that I knew of Mr. Mansion in college but really have never met him. Pretty much after meeting him I was like butter the rest of the night, I mean I don’t know about him but there was a lot chemistry between us. With my curiosity… I knew I would have to talk to him somehow during the night. We end up talking a ton… which turned out to be amazing! I love the fact that Mr. Mansion is a Christian, he is funny, smart, witty, charming, comes from a big family and gosh darn good looking! As the night came to an end Mr. Mansion and I exchanged numbers.

The next day Nicole and I were planning to go out together downtown later on that night. In the mean time I spent most of the afternoon shooting photos of a band in Circle City and editing them. During that time Mr. Mansion and I kept texting back and forth seeing what each other were up to. Which made me excited, because he seemed to be interested in me as much as I was in him. Since Nicole and I were going to be downtown and the guys live down there… I ended up inviting Mr. Mansion and Dan out to join us. Well, it ended up turning into an awesome night! And oh ya, Mr. Mansion held my hand… haha. Sorry that is as intense as it got but I was really happy. He was so cute all night and I couldn’t seem to stop smiling. I’m not going to lie I was enjoying ever minute of it! All of us had so much hanging with each other we decided to do it again on Thursday night over dinner and going to watch a band in town afterward. It was kind of funny how things in life sometimes just work out. When your in the right place at the right time with the right people. Needless to say I was pretty happy with the way things turned out on Saturday night.

This morning however after I finished with church I got another text from Mr. Mansion asking what I was up to this afternoon. With both of us being spontaneous we decided to meet up for lunch. Which turned out to be a total lunch date! I really enjoyed his company and it was good to laugh again about silly things. Being around him just was another reminder that there are good Christian guys out there. I loved that we could talk about so many different things and it seems like we have a lot in common. It will be interesting to see what comes out of this but everything looks positive so far. As we left the restaurant, he walked me to my car and hugged me goodbye. Having him hold me in his arms was really nice and by the way, have a mentioned he also smells really good?!?! I really dig whatever cologne he is using.

Well we will see where this goes but Mr. Mansion seems like a great guy and I’m looking forward to getting to know him better. I just thought I would update everyone on my crazy exciting week! I have to run but I’m sure there will be more to follow really soon.