2nd Star to the Right :: Neverland. I think I want to live there.

I hate to admit it, but after watching CSI:Miami last night, I find myself totally digging David Caruso.

I know. Shut up.

8:53 AM | allison | # |

Note to fellow passengers on the train this morning:

- Smelly man who sat next to me but was wearing an Armani suit: Dude, you can afford an Armani but not a shower? What's up with that?

- Woman across the aisle who was reading the classifieds: OMG. Girlfriend, way too much blue eyeshadow. It's 2003, not 1983.

- Cute boy sitting two rows in front of me: Call me.

- Everyone who brought their child to work today: Take them home. Now. Before I kill one of them.

8:59 AM | allison | # |

I am so busy today, I barely have time to go to the bathroom. I'm using my only break to blog.

Craziness.

3:26 PM | allison | # |

Why is it so hard to come back to work after three days off? I'm having a super-hard time focusing this morning and my left contact lense is not playing fair. I want to go back to bed.

But the weekend was awesome.

Sleeping in. Frisbee golf. Anger Management. Sleeping in. Frisbee golf. Oatmeal Scotchies. Muddy Buddies. A Mighty Wind. Late dinner with the family. Sleeping in. Kites. Candy. Flamingo socks. Candy. Clean cars. Wal-mart with Daddy. New trucks. Wal-mart with Daddy. Hot showers. Steak dinner. Old friends.

9:57 AM | allison | # |

So, I'm thinking about purchasing a new vehicle. The transportation I have now is by no means on its last legs, but it has a rebuilt transmission (and has for three years now) and sometimes I just feel less than safe. It was a gift and for that, I'm extremely grateful. I didn't have a car payment to make coming out of college and I know I'm lucky for that. I know very few people my age who had a vehicle free and clear.

Not long ago, my dad put a bug in my ear that interest rates would probably be sneaking back up again soon, so if I was able, I might want to start looking into buying a car. And you know what? I totally jumped in with both feet. My move back here from Houston afforded me a hefty increase in pay, I just finished paying off my student loan and I'm itching for a new vehicle.

So I started looking. What I really, really, really want is this. But after sitting down and going over numbers, it's beginning to seem like a bit of a pipe dream. Technically, I'd probably be able to afford it, but it would really be tight and I'd have to give up traveling for a while and cut back on other extra fun things too.

Then I started looking for something smaller and more cost-efficient. But nothing is really exciting me. Granted I haven't done any test drives yet, but I don't want to drive an ugly car even if it has everything else I wanted.

I've compiled a short list of things I want my new vehicle to have:
1. Sunroof.
2. Power windows/locks/seats.
3. Keyless entry.
4. Air bags.
5. Anti-lock brakes.
6. A/C.
7. AM/FM/CD stereo.

I've also compiled a list of things that I don't want my new vehicle to have:
1. White-wall tires.
2. Spoiler.
3. Any remote possibility of being mistaken for a granny-mobile.
4. Red dashboard display.
5. Any remote possibility of being mistaken for a yuppie-mobile.
6. Ability to transport two or more screaming children. Three screaming children is unacceptable.
7. A high price that will put me in debt until ~~the age of 45~~ I die.

9:47 AM | allison | # |

Today really feels like spring. It's supposed to be up around 70 here and guess who could only find one shoe of each pair of black sandals she owns?

Socks suck.

9:34 AM | allison | # |

Today I celebrate one year of blogging. Yeah me.

9:15 AM | allison | # |

I have lots of things in my head, but not enough words to communicate them.

Perhaps another day.

10:44 AM | allison | # |

LLM sums up our long weekend very, very well.

Wanna a recap? She's got one here.

Update:
Oh geez. She's got pictures too.

4:42 PM | allison | # |

This weekend was full of things that a camera could never capture. I had forgotten how infectious LLM's laugh is or how inherent her maternal instincts are when one of us is in trouble. I had forgotten how strong CKR is, both mentally and physically and how she literally doubles over with laughter.

I had forgotten how much I love these girls, these women, and how much it breaks my heart that I don't know when we'll be together again. On the plane ride home, I realized how much I took for granted when I lived with them and saw them every day. And how lucky I am to have them in my life, even if I don't get to see them as often as I would like.

Since I was without a camera for most of the trip, it wasn't just pictures that stick in my head, it was moments and feelings and sounds and smells.
- LLM's perfume is still as intoxicating and sexy as ever. It's clean and mysterious and colorful all at once. It's absolutely perfect for her.
- Close friends' hugs are almost as perfect as my moms' hugs. Just the right amount of squeeze.
- Laughter is one of the most awesome sounds in the entire world.
- The purchase of shoes and chocolate is an excellent way to mark the half-way point of a car trip.
- Watching my friend smile as she talks about her significant other warms my heart.
- Watching another friend get white as a sheet is one of the scariest moments I've ever experienced.

Realizing how much we have all changed and can still be friends is comforting. We are all very different from the people we were seven years ago. I don't see the changes in myself as much as I see them in my friends, but I know they are there.

I was a little apprehensive about our last-minute weekend jaunt, but I had a wonderful time and am left wondering when I'll see them again and what kind of adventure we will have.

10:58 AM | allison | # |