2011: January - April

Is it really April already? Geeze…

I was thinking about it the other day, and I have accomplished so much in these past four months, and I have undergone so many positive changes for myself…

First, I began the new year off by beginning at a new job in Lansdowne and leaving Costco, who I had been with for 4 years.  It was definitely a scary change… It was almost like breaking up with a boyfriend after 4 years and dating again… I had to just “get out there”.  It was definitely worth it – I knew for sure I didn’t want to spend my entire life working for Costco, even though it is truly a great company.  I’m glad I stayed as long as I did though – or I may never have met Derek…..

That’s the other thing that has been so great about this year so far… my boyfriend.  He is going to kill me for saying these next few things, but I’ll take the heat.  Derek and I fight sometimes (more like have arguments.. there is no true “fighting”), and we get frustrated with each other, and even sometimes need to separate before one of us blows up.  Besides all of that (which I think is absolutely normal), I can honestly say he is definitely the best boyfriend I’ve ever had.  Our attitudes are very similar.. and we both have sarcastic tones, jokes, and even cruelty to dish out – but it’s definitely something we both are working on.  My favorite part about it is that we both agree to meet in the middle.  It’s never one sided, really.  He’s a very reasonable man, and for that I am thankful.  All I really know is, I’ve never had a man talk, touch, treat, or care about me the way he does… sometimes it makes me angry because I realize I wasted so much time with other men.  Then again, I think I had to go through the relationships I did in order to be who I am today, and same for Derek.  We both learned a lot about ourselves from our previous boyfriend and girlfriends, and I think it made US even more compatible.

Another exciting change that has taken place finally – I moved out! I spent my first night at my new place this past Saturday, and have been there since.  I LOVE it.  Moving in went smoothly, with the help of Derek and my step-dad.  I still have my jewelry armoire I need to get from my mom’s, but besides that I am all moved in.  I have a ton of pictures I need hung up in my room and I haven’t a clue how to do that sort of thing lol.  I’ll be calling my dad next week for that for sure.  Last night I spent the evening on the couch with my roommate and her boyfriend just talking and getting to know each other, oh, and watching Tosh.0.  I had a lot of fun until I realized it was midnight and I definitely needed to hit the sack.   I’m very happy I get along with my roomies, they’re such good girls with big hearts… I think I may have hit the jackpot roommate-wise : )

So yesterday I took the plunge and… went blonde! Well, sort of.  I got highlights a month ago that came out more blondish/red since my hair was literally black before.  I found out the dyes that many salons use in Turkey have this metallic mineral in them which makes the dye stick to your hair hardcore… so basically the bleach wouldn’t take to my hair so well since I had gotten my hair done in Turkey in October.  Boo.  Well, when I went yesterday, the bleach finally took! It looks great, at least I think so.  It’s not completely blonde all over, but it’s definitely more blonde on top (I got full highlights – all over my head), with dark on the bottom.  Kind of looks like I have highlights and low lights.  Anyway, I love it.  Going blonde has been something I’ve always wanted to do, but everyone has always told me it would clash with my dark features and wouldn’t look “natural”.  Well, obviously it’s not natural lol… but it looks cool, and that’s all that matters :P

Well… those are my changes… I’m pretty happy with myself and my courage to accomplish all of them.  I have no idea what the next few months have in store for me… but I think I see a lot of wine, warm weather, and friends ;) I hope I’m right, because that is exactly what I am ready for!!!