My take on public transportation

Those who know me tease me about my love for the metro. I'm sorry but when you live a block and a half from it and can avoid the AWFUL NOVA/DC traffic by hopping on the train I'll take it!

Now the metro is one thing...the metro BUS is entirely another. I do NOT ride the bus. I don't know why but I just have this mental block against it. All the crazies always hang out in and around the bus stops and it just isn't the same as the train! I didn't even ride it at school (minus the occasional drunk night nole ride). 

My new marketing gig is in Georgetown three times a week. While I love being in Georgetown I hate the fact that the town thought they were too "high class" for the metro crowd. So I have no choice but to pay the ridiculous $20 a day in city parking or ride...THE BUS.

I looked up the route and it seemed simple but was NOT a happy camper.

It seemed relatively easier than I thought until I went to ride home...and ended up getting on the at the stop where I got off instead of crossing the street. I didn't really know where the bus stop was for the other direction and figured it wouldn't take long to ride the loop around. WRONG.

When we reached the turn around point at Foggy Bottom I guess we were ahead of schedule, so you know we just parked and hung out for ten minutes. I'm really patient and all so you can imagine my state at this point. I was cursing the bus' existence and the crazy lady with a suitcase and no teeth sitting in front of me when we finally got back on the road. 

Irrelevant but made me lol...

I thought I was home free, and took note of where the RIGHT bus stop was for tomorrow to avoid this mess again. Just when I thought I was going to make it home before my 92nd birthday this man got on the bus...

Everyone has had an experience with someone like this guy, who instantly makes your blood boil because he is a moron and failure to society. The process is easy. You have a metro card. You swipe it. Ding noise, sit down. Well this fool must not have reloaded his card and got a big deep buzz when he swiped his card, RUINING THE RHYTHM OF THE BUS. The driver had to put the bus in park and help him aimlessly keep scanning the card. BUZZ. BUZZ. BUZZ. There's no money on there DUDE! He had cash but the driver didn't have change. At the next stop the driver pulled over, parked, got OUT OF THE BUS, and had to call his supervisor. In this guy's defense, I'm sure he was mortified, but if looks could kill he'd be dead for sure. I was running on a very THIN line of patience before this whole situation and I was so done with the bus. An hour after I got on I got off on my stop. The ride generally takes 15 minutes. 

I am proud to say I am now queen of the bus and have got it down to a science. My office in Georgetown is BEAUTIFUL and there's even a really great view of the city every morning crossing the key bridge. Hopefully the bus system and I can be friends now, but I still think I'm a little bit too cool for it.

Well off to go see Tim McGraw tonight! The concert streak lives on! Happy weekend!

My Modern American Family

I always envied those who had the cardboard cutout "perfect" family. So many of my friends are fortunate enough to have parents who are still together and a semi-normal upbringing. I on the other hand, have quite an interesting situation. Actually, I shouldn't probably be sane, oh wait I'm not. Many of my close friends would claim that I have a BIT of a princess only-child persona (which I completely own up to most of the time :)). The reason for that is because I am somewhat of an only-child. Does that even make sense? 

My parents split up when I was in fifth grade and I am their only child together. I grew up as the only child in my home with my mom and step-dad so I guess that makes a predetermined implication that I am a spoiled brat. 

But then, what do you know, my dad gets remarried and had 4..count them 4...little ones! Three half brothers and one half sister entered my life when I was about fifteen. They lived in Dallas at the time and Atlanta now so I never lived with them, but I still consider them my brothers and sister and absolutely ADORE THEM. I don't even like kids and they are the most precious, well-mannered, angelic beings on the face of the earth. I'm totally unbiased I know. 

My mom wasn't far behind marrying someone with two boys older than me. Now I went from being in a small family of 3 to step siblings AND half siblings! So crazy! My step dad and my mom aren't together anymore so I guess they are now step brothers once removed? The whole thing is pretty hard to wrap my head around, but they're pretty great guys and have always treated me like a sister.

By the time I started college I was hoping that this whole family madness was over. I should have known better. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think the seemingly lame concept of a sorority "family" would even compare to the real thing. Boy was I wrong. Starting at Tiffany, Brittany, Leah, my big Anna, and then my littles Megan and Kristen down to Tori I am obsessed with all of you. We are all there through each of our ups and downs and I know that we will keep in touch forever because of our family ties. Brittany and Anna are getting married next year and I can't wait for us ALL to be together again!

My 21st birthday AKA best night of my LIFE!!!!
Yeah, sometimes it is nice to think about how nice a traditional family would be. But when I sit back and really think about it, with my crazy unique situation I have so much more to be thankful for! The best thing is I can still blame my princess tendencies on OCS and yet have huge family at the same time. Talk about the best of both worlds... ;)

Until next time!
XO,
T

Life Lately

A new exciting post will be coming soon, but today's not the day :( Sorrrrry. I had my first day at Boomerang and I am SO pumped. I spent the whole time looking up boat tour companies across the country- tough work right? The office is BEAUTIFUL and I host my first tour Friday! Wahoo!


Last weekend I went back to my college stomping grounds for wedding celebrations! 

Stacia you were a beautiful bride and your wedding was a blast!

Shannon and I had a great time in Tallahassee as well. However, going back to your college town as an alum in officially the WEIRDEST thing better. I'm hoping football season will be different. My liver couldn't handle the all-you-can-drink liquor after the 3 month hiatus, and while I miss my friends I don't think my body misses college.

Limbo

No, I’m not talking about the awkward game from every elementary school birthday party. I’m talking about that annoying in-between stage during relationships that I seem to always find myself stuck in forever.

No one wants to have that “what are we ?” talk. But honestly why does this concept have to be so difficult?!

I feel like with every actual serious relationship I’ve had it always starts out great. There’s that fun, unknown, exciting feeling about getting to know someone new. But then, it never fails, after a certain point they all get crazy. Real estate, life plans, engagement rings, and kids names suddenly become a common topic of conversation, and I find myself running the other direction.

My guy friends tell me it’s because I’m the type you marry not the type you date. What the hell is that supposed to mean?! I’m glad that I’m the go-to after they come to their senses after ten years of single drunken decision-making. Is that even a compliment?

While I’m glad I’m not seen as one of those drunken one-night bittys I don’t see why people can’t have a relationship that lies beyond friends with benefits, but isn’t on a fast-track to marriage either. Is there no middle road?!

In college I tried the more casual approach because I truly didn’t want anything serious. I knew I wasn’t staying in Florida after graduation, and I wasn’t about to fall in love and do the long distance thing again after it blew up in my face from high school to college. The funny thing with the casual concept is that it doesn’t work either. Guys would either think they could do whatever they want (and whoever they want), or just become boring (but very cute) duds and send me flowers on the holidays to try to compensate for their lack of personality and effort. Clue to men: spending time and having fun together goes miles further than an expensive flower arrangement.

Don’t guys want someone they can go out with, stay in and watch movies with, and joke around with too? In my experience guys are more scared than girls when it comes to getting hurt and commitment. Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith knowing you might get let down. If the risk isn’t worth the reward than I should probably not be wasting my time with you to begin with.

I’m only 22 and far from wanting the white picket fence, mini van, and slue of kids, but I’m not really trying to get treated like a warm body to sleep next to either.

The point is that I’ve had it with these extreme one-sided relationships. Perhaps this idea I’m searching for is just an absurd fantasy. If so, it looks like I’ll be single until I’m like 30 and actually ready to settle down for real. Oh well, a girl can dream. Hmph!

Video Posts!!!

I don't really have time to blog today because I am SO EXCITED for my Tallahassee trip. Here are some videos to tide you over for now!

Reason #572 that it's great to be a FLORIDA STATE alum. Oh and we got 10 of the top 150 draft pics. I am not usually so into sports or football in general but I LOVE MY SEMINOLES and it helps me pretend college isn't over. :)

This is another one of my personal favorites ;)

And here's a little recap from the concert last night!

Well I'm off to tallahassee today!!! I can't wait to see Stacia get married!!!!!! :) Adios blog world!

Why being me is totally "in" right now...

Not to toot my own horn (but it's my blog and I'm GONNA)..I have a pretty good amount of things to be excited about...


CONCERTS!!!
August must be the month of great music..starting with tonight! YAY TAYLOR SWIFT!! Here's what I have coming up:

She is the BEST in concert. I love the fact that she is tall and awkward...like me! And she's totally modest and appreciates her fans. Thank goodness my roommates are amazing and jumped on the bandwagon of scalping tickets at the last minute!

Brantley Gilbert! This concert is going to pull on my heart strings for sure..he's just fabulous! 

Woops! Can't forget about Tim McGraw with Amanda and Anna-Kate!!

Jason Aldean. No explanation necessary. He is my love obsession and probably my all time favorite. He is definitely worth the drive down to Virginia beach. :)

Brad Paisley WMZQ Fall Fest concert with Anna!!! I feel some engagement celebrations coming on!

TALLAHASSEE!!

I know it has only been a few short months since graduation, but it seriously feels like FOREVER. I miss the town, football season, sorority life, and most importantly MY FRIENDS! Not only will I get to hit all my favorite spots, but I also get to road trip to Mississippi for a night to see one of my favorite, crazy sorority sisters get married!!! I don't know if my liver is going to hold up through those three days, but I am so excited I could CRY!!!

THE DOAK!

Uhmm the best sushi...EVER. Yum yum sauce get back in my life!!!

This is going to be the most insane wedding EVER. :)

My JOB!

Seriously? Hosting people on bus and boat and helping them get their party on? Is this real life? Everyone says it reminds them of Vince Vaughn's job in "The Break Up." I'll take it! 

So this is the explanation for my PERFECT mood right now! Off to prepare for T-Swift tonight! Hope you all are having as good of a day as I am!!

The day we were defeated by life

Last Saturday Deanna and I were trying to find some "sober" weekend activities. Worst-idea-ever. We got sushi and then decided we'd catch the 5:15 showing of "Crazy, Stupid Love." It wasn't playing at the Ballston theater, no big deal Courthouse was right down the street.

Think again.

I don't know if the world was trying to play a cruel joke on us, but this movie theater was literally hidden. So of course we were wandering around Clarendon Blvd aimlessly with my iphone map leading us in circles. 

FINALLY we find the place. The ticket lady was NOT pleasant and told us to go to the theater upstairs after giving us some major 'tude. Sorry lady, it's not OUR fault you hate your life and work at the hidden mysterious movie theater. We decide that we owe it to ourselves to get some candy and get to the theater door around 5:25, only ten minutes late, which should be right towards the end of the previews right?

WRONG.

The movie had already started and the theater was pitch black. So then we were those ass holes stumbling through the aisles using our phones for light to find a seat. I thought it was odd the movie had already started, but then just assumed the movie theater was bizarre and maybe just very prompt along with being hidden and strange. 

Luckily I had seen the commercial so I knew the gist of the movie, but did think that it seemed like a lot had happened already in a mere 10 minutes. 

About 45 minutes later the credits started rolling.....

We went to the 4 o'clock showing instead of the 5:30 one that was in the theater next door.

LIKE SERIOUSLY?! This was an all-time low. Deanna and I have done some pretty stupid things but this is definitely one of the worst. 

WHO PUTS THE SAME MOVIE RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER AND DOESN'T TELL US WHICH ONE TO GO TO?! This totally wasn't ALL our fault. Clearly we just weren't meant to see this movie. We had spent the money on the tickets, bought candy for 45 minutes (definitely not worth the calories), and the showing of the movie we were actually supposed to see was now at the point of the movie we had just watched. So basically...that was the day we were defeated by the Courthouse movie theater.

We feel ya kid! :(

Moral of the story: WE SHOULD HAVE JUST GONE TO THE BAR LIKE THE REST OF THE WORLD ON A SATURDAY NIGHT. LESSON LEARNED