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This morning, in pictures:

  • My car, which I have named Shaniqua, turned over 205,000 miles this morning. Right as I pulled into the parking lot at work. It was pretty cool. 
  • I got to work at 6:30 this morning. That is my first and only cup of Chai Tea Latte. I’ve been working on the Associated Press Awards for our station. They have to be uploaded to youtube and it takes forever to do that during the day when everyone is on the internet. The bandwidth shrinks. When I tried to upload a 2 minute video during the afternoon yesterday it took 1.5 hours. The same video this morning? 5 minutes. No one was on the web at 6:30am!
  • So I didn’t shower this morning. I threw on a hoodie and jeans and rolled out of bed to make it in that early. I feel pretty! (haha!) The hoodie is covering the non-washed hair.
  • I’m leaving around 3pm. <—–That’s AWESOME.
  • I’m going to hit the treadmill for 4 miles and then lift weights.
  • I’ll probably go to bed SUPER early tonight. No regrets.
  • Funny thing? I wake up at 6 every morning in the summer to run. Today? It was so hard! I need sunlight to help wake me up.
  • I discovered voice messages on WhatsApp last night with Brooke. This has totally changed my entire way of communicating with her! I miss talking to her, and this helps. Also, I get to hear my favorite Canadian say “Sorry”. Adorable. And she gets to hear my boy drama, instead of reading it. So much better that way! 
  • Have a great Thursday, or as Tori says, Happy Friday Eve! 🙂

I just don’t understand

I told you before that a lot of my co-workers both current and former read my blog. I found out about it awhile ago and couldn’t decide what to do. I find it very strange that they want to read it. Do you all view this as my online diary that you are snooping through? Do you make fun of me behind my back with what I post? Do you get some strange joy from reading things that I ALREADY TELL YOU ANYWAY?! People don’t make sense to me. But the question for me is, what do I do about it?

Do I:

  • change my blog name, thus hiding my little corner of the internet from them? (and don’t tell anyone about the change?)
  • post less personal things because they are reading it?
  • censor myself
  • keep going as I have been–no matter who is reading this?

So far I’ve done a combo of the last 3. I’ve been guarded here lately. I don’t like feeling that way. I’ve asked some of them why they read it. They claim they don’t, they just know everything I post. Here’s the thing: I KNOW THEY DO! Liars!

Here’s what I think: It is my own fault for putting myself out there. This is true. But what started as a safe place for me to talk about running and my life has now turned into something I distrust. A place I feel judged. Where I can’t say what I want to say to my friends (you) without worrying that someone here will judge me for it.

So thanks a lot co-workers, both current and former. You have tried to ruin something I love. I don’t know why, and frankly, I don’t care. But either way, something has to change.

And you know what? It has NOTHING to do with any of you, my lovely Tumblr friends. I have made some of my dearest friends through this site. I am so very glad that I am here. Of all the people I’ve met through the internet (online dating included) you all are my favorites! If not for this place I never would have run a Full Marathon, I wouldn’t have gone to Fargo last year to run a Half with Brooke, Bailee and Johnna. I wouldn’t be going to Canada this summer to see Brooke. I wouldn’t get to meet Ginni this summer. I wouldn’t have met the guy with the coolest Mustache, David. And so many others. 

So, what’s the answer? I honestly don’t know. I love my blog name. I don’t want to give it up. But maybe I’ll have to.

Jerks.

Wanna know the BEST part?

The ex that just got engaged last night asked the Nebraska Husker Basketball coach to help him out and make a video to help him propose to his girlfriend. The coach obliged. The video is becoming pretty popular on youtube. (I’m not linking to it, sorry!)

So OF COURSE our sports department did a story on it for the news at 6pm today! As the Sports Director was downloading it I saw it, and said something to him. He said he had talked to the Coach as well. I said, “That’s my ex-boyfriend." 

The Sports Director started laughing and said "Ouch!" 

Pretty much, dude. Pretty much.

I told my co-workers at Corky about this. They said that this would only happen to me! Seems right.

I also remembered that another ex-boyfriend recently got engaged a few weeks ago! It’s the girl he started dating after me as well! I know, I know. I don’t want to be with any of these exes, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not sad that I’m still alone, ya know?

That makes 1 former boyfriend who married the next girl after me, and 2 that are engaged, and 1 that is nearly engaged. I’m doing AWESOME!

Thanks for the words of encouragement friends!

I am the female Good Luck Chuck!

Are you guys sick of reading about my love life yet? Feel free to skip this post then. 

  • My first serious boyfriend recently married the next girl that he started dating after he broke up with me. I saw the posts on Facebook. It really didn’t bother me. (Although one of their wedding photos did: it’s of his left hand on her lower back/upper butt area. Looked weird and kind of off-putting.)
  • This guy I dated for awhile in 2011 started dating this girl that he has been with ever since then. Mutual friends say they are talking marriage. Whatevs, he was a bit of a jerk. I don’t miss him.
  • This morning, imagine my surprise when I saw on Facebook that another ex-boyfriend who I dated for about 4 months in 2012 was engaged. To the girl he started dating about 2 months after we broke up.
  • Actually, maybe I wasn’t surprised. It’s pretty much par for the course when it comes to my love life. 
  • And those are just the ones I can think of! I’m sure there are more that I don’t even know about. 
  • So, any single male Tumblrs out there want to find love? Just date me for awhile, then the woman you are supposed to marry will come into your life! 

That’s how it works, apparently.

I’d just like to find the male equivalent of me. I can date him, then find the love of my life after that. Maybe my dating disaster stories can have a happy ending someday.

Good afternoon Lovelies! 

I got up and ran before work this morning! Success! I’m sure it helped that I didn’t have to go in to speak to the class until 9:30 as opposed to 8:45 when I normally get into work. Anyway, it’s done. This is a picture of my super sexy sweaty back. Yuck. Lots of sweat this morning. 3.5 miles..10:31/mile.

Thanks for all the sweet comments about my public speaking gig and the lists! I’m glad not the only one who loves lists! Order makes me happy. 🙂 The speaking gig went well. The kids had a lot of questions. Love when that happens!

Only 51 Days until Spring! Positive thoughts. Positive thoughts. 

I am so excited that I don’t have to run after work tonight!!! Hurray!

Have a wonderful day friends!

Monday, Monday

Lately I’ve been all about the bullet points on here. Does that annoy you or, are you like me, and that helps you read the posts? I like lists. I love things on Buzzfeed and Thought Catalog for this reason.

But I digress.

Let’s chat:

  • I lifted weights tonight. The gym was PACKED. So many good-looking dudes! I was in my happy place! 😉
  • I had some frank conversations with my bestie. Made me evaluate things. Hmm.
  • I’m speaking at my Alma Mater tomorrow. I went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and one of my College of Journalism Professors has me come back each semester to speak to her classes. I talk about what it’s like being a News Producer, and how not all jobs in the biz are on the air. It’s fun and I enjoy doing it. I used to be very shy, so the fact that I am willing to do this sometimes surprises me!
  • I finished “Eleanor and Park” the other day. So. Freakin. Good. 
  • On that note, I really like my Nook. It’s portable and fits right in my purse. I love having a book with me at all times. 
  • It stresses me out when people say they hate reading. Like, are you proud of that? When a guy says it, I immediately find him less attractive…simply because of that. Reading is SEXY
  • See?
  • I have to run 3.5 miles tomorrow. I think I’m actually going to get it done before work since I speak at this class at 9:30 and am not going in to work until after. I’m pumped.

See ya on the flip side, friends!

BREAKING NEWS!!!

  • I DID NOT win the TV yesterday. I repeat, I DID NOT WIN the TV yesterday. Huge Bummer too–they gave away 2- $600 gift certificates to a local TV and appliance store so you could actually get whatever you wanted–or put more money with it and get an even more awesome TV.
  • My co-worker told me I was “The Susan Lucci of the Station”. Always nominated (everyone is in the drawing) but I never win. Sigh. 10 years running at this point.
  • I worked at Corky everyday this weekend: Friday night, Saturday morning and for a couple hours yesterday after another girl called in sick. I’m getting pumped for this paycheck!
  • Maybe there will be money in there to buy my own TV? We shall see.
  • I have another busy week–Corky Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Maybe a trip to Omaha for a play Tuesday or Thursday night too. Suddenly, life is busy.
  • I’m entering week 4 of my training for the Lincoln Half. I’m feeling good about where I’m about with my runs. Tonight is lifting. I like that I’m starting to get stronger. 

Hope you all have a great week friends!

Of COURSE it would happen to me!

Last night at Corky was couples night. We did the painting Starry Night (yup, just like the Van Gogh, but not quite the same). We had the painting so couples could paint it across 2 canvases and then hang them together. Perfect date night. We’re doing more of these for Valentine’s Day. I’m working those nights. Joy.

Anyway, Can you imagine my total and utter surprise when a guy I went out with once last year walked in? With his girlfriend and two other couples. This wouldn’t be a big deal except for the nickname I’ve given this guy: 
Blowjob Justin.

Now, I haven’t told you guys about Blowjob Justin. Frankly, it’s a little insulting. But, now I have to it seems.

Last February while I was still on Match, I had a date with this guy. He was nice, funny, cute and I liked him. We did dinner at my favorite sandwich place and then went to get drinks at a bar nearby. It was fine. Good time. But then, when we left it got weird.

The guy asked me for a blowjob! On the first date! After I had just met him! We had been kissing and then he told me to “put my talented tongue to use…” and do THAT.

UM, EXCUSE ME?! No. I declined. Telling him that I had read enough books and seen enough movies to know how THAT turned out.

He asked what I meant by that, and I said that no matter if I did or didn’t, he would never call me either way…so no, it wasn’t going to happen.

He assured me he would call me. At this point, I was insulted and irritated. I told him a firm “no freakin’ way” and left.

Guess what? I’ve never seen him again until last night! He didn’t call. Surprise, surprise. 

I’m sorry, but I JUST met you and you want me to put THAT in my mouth? NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!

Oy. My life. Seriously.

My Corky co-worker laughed so hard when I calmly turned to her (after he was across the room) and said, “That’s blowjob Justin!" 

This is my life. These are my choices. I can’t make this stuff up.

“Everybody’s Workin’ for the Weekend”

  • Busy happenings this weekend: Corky tonight and tomorrow morning, long run and weights, grocery shopping and pillow shopping (mine suck) Saturday afternoon and Sunday is the Station’s Christmas party! 
  • Going to see “Frozen” again with Holli after the party Sunday! I LOVE that movie! So I’m pumped. Then we’re going to get Froyo I believe. Sunday will be fantastic.
  • The Christmas party has so much amazing food: Waffle Station, Omelette Bar, Prime Rib Station, and then all the other food! YUM.
  • I’m also going to deep-clean my bathroom. Living the dream over here.
  • I work a bunch at Corky in the next 5 weeks. I’m excited. Paying off my credit cards could happen sooner rather than later!
  • I drank so much water today that I feel like I’ve spent most of my day running to the restroom. TMI? Sorry.
  • I am in the middle of “Eleanor and Park” on my Nook. OMG you guys. It is so freakin’ good. 
  • On that note, I think I’m going to enjoy my Nook. I’m still getting used to it.
  • Fingers crossed for Sunday because the big prize giveaway at the Christmas party is a Big ol’ TV! And I’ve never won it. 10 years I’ve been at the station and its a no go. I don’t have a nice tv of my own, so this would be amazing! Think good thoughts for me?!

Happy Friday Friends! Enjoy your weekend!

This has been a good day

It had a rather suspect start:

  • When my alarm went off, I was sleeping with my arms folded over my head. They had fallen asleep. The alarm starts ringing. I begin flailing my dead arms around, trying to get control to hit the snooze. I finally manage to knock the alarm to the floor, where the ground caused the snooze to engage. Oof.
  • Ginni, Brooke, Holli, and Becky and I are doing the Brownville, Nebraska Half Marathon on July 4th. You should too. It’s cheap, ($25) and a holiday meet up in Nebraska will be great! Come see us!!!!!!
  • I went to the nearby Jimmy John’s for lunch, and to buy Gift Certificates for the Station’s Holiday Party. 2 of the guys who work there love all of us girls from the station. Today they both just stopped talking and starred at me while I was explaining what I needed. I asked what was wrong, and he said he was lost in my smile! And then he said I needed to come in there everyday and just smile at them. Then he told me that I was fine and should be on the news, because then he would actually watch it! Totally made my day! I told them if I was having a bad day I would come in there! Then he told me how much liked my coat (it’s bright red and belts around my waist) and kept miming the hour glass shape with his hands. They said they were just talking about how women should always wear red, and how it looks good on all of us. I was in a FANTASTIC Mood when I left!
  • I also feel like I’m having a good hair day. See below.

  • I’m going to run 4 miles after work tonight. I feel good about this. I am getting into my training mode and I love it.
  • I am so excited for my friends to come to Nebraska this summer! Can’t wait to meet Ginni, see Brooke and Becky and whoever else is coming too! So very excited!
  • Happy hump day friends!!!