Thoughts on 2nd Floor.

Thank goodness I only have classes two days, I'm already half way done!

I talked to my brother today all the way in merry old England, we aren't exactly the picture perfect communicating family, so it was a rare moment, that was nice since his work schedule is hectic and random as shit.

My best girlfriend, Mandy (who left me to go upstate and live with the cows) is coming on Friday! It's going to be amazing, even though I'll be traveling once again for a trip to the doc back in NoVA that same day. But she's worth it, FIT, and the city itself hasn't been the same without her. I no longer have 24-7 views of the twinkies (her two pet pugs who are rather...on the large side) on the fridge. My bloke (who by the way is just as amazing as ever) will be taking a trip back to England for a few weeks, so she is just in time for some perfect girl time! Who knows what we'll do, the two of us will be back in the city, back loose on the streets! ha ha! She makes me crazy sometimes, but it's going to be great fun.

By the way...I'm so not looking forward to yet ANOTHER 4 hour+ trip to NoVA...great, just great. Some things just need to be taken care of, and I suppose my health is a pretty high priority.

Speaking of my health, there is a new book on my desk that is a high priority for my reading list (which by the way, I'm not big on reading, anyone who knows me knows this). Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, a New York Times Bestseller, is hilariously, laugh-out-loud book. Basically, I'm not sure if I will be able to give up ALL of my eating habits (my love for meat and REAL dairy) and become a vegetarian let alone a full out Vegan...but it has definitely opened my eyes and made me take a step back on what's really healthy and what's not. And I fully recommend this book for everyone, not just females, because it does actually have pertinent information about things that everyone should probably know.

FYI I'm in the process of finishing up what's left in my fridge before I go food shopping for my new healthier lifestyle of eating and exercising (my bloke is going to write up some tips and whatnot on a personalized exercise and diet plan/routine). I'm really excited, trying not to stuff my face too fast so I can hop onto the veggie and fruit wagon (Did you see that mom?!). I've been learning so much about nutrition and useful facts (thanks to my bloke ;-) who has a double major one being health and nutrition). All of which I plan to get going the latest by October, which will be just in time for my premier at Christmas and the New Year.

p.s. ANDY (my brother) and I will be beginning a food diary/journal to keep up and help each other (yes, I did tell him to buy the book, because yes, it's THAT amazing) on the healthier lifestyle.

Oh and also while I was home my dear friend Ms. Miles* (I've known her throughout high school, babysitting both her daughters. She has treated me like family and I see her as a big sister/mother) And whenever we get together it's like two girlfriends talking and updating each other! I love it because she is an amazing strong woman who I can confide in about everything and respect everything she says, and know that she sees me the same way. Anyways when I was visiting VA I went over before I left, and caught her up on everything. And she filled me in as well. Summary- basically I have encouraged her to pursue online dating. Which I think is GREAT, considering that, like I have mentioned before, I'm all for that! She deserves happiness so hopefully she will have some better luck with more options...like online.

BY THE WAY...I mean seriously, online dating...people need to stop bashing it or being so skeptical. We are living in a time where everything is done online, or can be. So why not dating, sure I realize it can be dangerous...if you're an idiot about it.

But here is my theory- There are probably just as many creeps in the bars and clubs I'll go to in NYC when I go out as when I'm online.

So I mean, yeah people can lie about things, but thats online and off-line, that's a risk in reality you have to take. I mean I've met tons of people online and I'm still friends with many of them. I think anyone who trash talks online dating is just scared to try new things (which is fine if you are, just give the bitching a rest). Sure, if you are shy and reserved, then yeah, online dating probably isn't for you. But for the rest of us, shut the hell up, because lots of people find happiness, and where they find it shouldn't matter. Obviously you're not happy with your life if you are so concerned and engrossed in the lives of people trying to find some for themselves.
SO GET OVER IT