Day 210

April 1, 2010

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. ;)

Day 209

March 31, 2010

The end of March. Holy cow! Life goes by way too fast! Today was a pretty productive day. I went apartment hunting. The real estate agent that worked with me was really nice. I told her my price range and she showed me what was available. Unless I want to live in Little Havana, I need to up my budget. First off, blonde women don't do well around the hispanics. They love us! When you're cat calling me while I'm looking at the unit, makes me really not want to move in!

I did find one that I really liked! It's a two bedroom, two bath, two story townhouse! Really nice and cozy! So, I'm leaning towards that one, but am going to Delray Beach tomorrow to look at more! I hope I find something soon!

I would like to just tell you that my dad's GPS system likes to take me through neighborhoods, cops won't even go in! Okay, that's a bit dramatic, but seriously. Why does it feel the need to take me in a complete circle, when I could have been there in two seconds by simply turning left. Apparently, I must have hit the, "please take me the scenic route" button!

After the apartment hunting is over, I stop by Bruegger's Bagel for lunch. I get the chicken salad sandwich, (of course), which is amazing! As I'm waiting, a rather attractive man is waiting for his salad. He stays to eat. When the bagel guy asks me if this is for here or to go, I seriously contemplate staying. Maybe in the hopes that Mr. Salad will come and talk to me. I had a ton I had to do when I got back to the house, and I didn't really have time to stay. So, sadly, I left. I know! Now I'm kicking myself! I could have taken fifteen minutes out of my life!

Oh well! I figured I just moved here and I need to focus on more important things. Psh! It sucks being so responsible sometimes! Then, as I'm driving, there are people everywhere in bathing suits! I'm so jealous! I want to be at the beach today! I catch myself checking out these two guys! Fantastic bodies, I can't even tell you! Made me feel like a fatty! I need to get my booty into serious shape--right now! The closer I get, the more I realize, Hmm...they may or may not be high school students! Eek! Shoot! If you're 18, call me! ;) Just kidding!

The friend I made that is also staying at my grandma's friend's house and I made dinner. That sentence is one jumbled mess, but whatever! She made shrimp stir-fry and I made my dad's fabulous potatoes! It was amazing! Problem: I limited my portions due to the fact that I'm in bikini world now, and I'm starving!! I want to eat so bad! But I'm not going to! I ate a healthy amount, so I'm cutting myself off for the rest of the night! I figure the hunger pains will eventually go away when my body gets used to the idea of fewer food intake!

Note to self: Take apartment hunting into your own hands! Don't rely on chotchy apartment guides! They are only tricking you into getting a more expensive apartment! You're a control freak anyway! Just do it yourself, like you have to do everything else in your life and find your own apartment! It may take more time, but at least this way, you know you're not getting screwed! Geesh! Realtors! I'll be my own realtor...maybe! ;)