Happy Birthday Tammy! Today is my Aunt's birthday! P.S. Thanks for calling me back! ;) And...April Fools Day! Did you get fooled today? I sure did! I'll start from the beginning of my day!
I go look at some apartments in Delray Beach because I heard it's a "happenin'" place! I go, and it's nice. It's very vacation-y, so I decide it's not the place for me. I want to feel "at home," if you know what I mean. I'm tired of feeling like I'm on vacation. So, I sign for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-level townhouse! It's great! It's so cozy and homey! Plus, the pool is beautiful, and it has a hot tub! Probably my favorite amenity! And a gym, plus a steam room, plus a barbeque area. It's quite nice! And my apartment faces the lake, so I get to wake up to palm trees, water, ducks, and turtles! I'll post pictures later!
So, I go to deliver the papers and the sign on the front door says, "Please use other door." Okay. So, I go around to the side. Another sign reading, "Please use other door," with an arrow pointing to the back. Okay. I'm thinking, There aren't any other doors except through the pool area. So, I go in and my eyes get fixed on two, very attractive, tan men! They're staring back, which could mean one of two things: A.) She's cute, or B.) What is that girl doing standing there, staring aimlessly around the pool area? =) Let's hope it's option A!
So, the sign at the pool says, "Please use other door." I just stand there. There aren't any other doors. Where the hell am I suppose to go? So, I go back out and see a gentlemen and ask him, "When they say 'please use other door,' what door are they talking about?" His response, "Oh...April Fool's!" Damn! What a sucker I am!
So, the apartment lady gives me three units to choose from. I choose the corner unit, facing the water. Obviously! Here is our conversation after I tell her I want this one!
Her: "Your neighbors are hott!"
Me: "Really? Awesome! I saw two really hott boys by the pool today, too!"
Her: "Were they sitting on the right hand side, by the pop machines?"
Me: "Yeah, and they were buff and tan?"
Her: "Yeah! Those are your neighbors!"
Me: "NO WAY! That's amazing!"
Oh Boca, you're not letting me down! I will definitely be knocking on their door to borrow a cup of sugar; maybe some salt; oh, and if my milk seems to suddenly be empty, I'll be over! ;) And NO, they're not gay! Every person I told this story to, asked me that exact question! I still have a shot! Now let's pray for no girlfriend, and I'll be in like flynn! =)
So, I'm trying to get in shape for my friend's wedding in May. My bright idea is to go running on the beach! It's so beautiful here, I never feel like sitting inside! I want to be out doing something...anything! So, I put on my workout gear and head for the water. My brother told me before I left that it would be challenging. I thought, yeah, yeah I know. It will be fine. Um...yea. It was an amazing work out...that....lasted about 20 minutes! I was dying! Are you kidding me? Running on sand? My calfs, thighs, butt, arms, abs, everything was sore! I couldn't believe it! And I'm not a motivated work out junky. If I don't have someone there to push me, then you might as well call it over! I sprinted a few times and held a steady jog for about 40 feet. Then, I was done! I had enough!
So, I went to Publix and got some healthy snacks! Can I just tell you how much I love Publix Grocery Store! It's amazing! They have a fantastic seafood counter, amazing deals, and the best non-brand name food ever! I thought Hy-Vee was amazing! Publix is phenomenal! My grandma goes, "You're back to Publix again?" Heck yea, G-Ma! I'm coming once a week just to get the specials!
Do you even know how excited I was when I saw, "Strawberries: 4 for $5." OR the words, "Buy one, get one free!" I'm in heaven! They actually believe in savings and middle-class people! Well, I'm more on the end of poverty thanks to my school loans. Come on, Obama, give me something to work with here! ;) I'm just kidding, but seriously. The deals are wonderful!
Note to self: Motivate others, the way you push yourself. You expect nothing less than excellence from yourself, so stress this to others. When you know of someone who is having a difficult time, and is torn between so many decisions, give them guidance. Your life has been the exact same way! What's my solution? Go for it! If you're not happy with where your life has taken you, it's not too late to fix it! You do things in life for a reason. If it doesn't work out, time to move on and find another street to take to get there! It will happen, if you make it happen! Things aren't working out at your location for a reason. And don't be afraid to ask for advice! If you never ask, you'll never know. ;)