My damn chair...

       

Let me explain to you how much I LOVE my chair... I love it more than almost anything and anybody. I have wanted this chair for a few years now. I couldn't bring myself to buy my chair because it was expensive and my thought process at the time was "I could use that money elsewhere". However, this year I decided screw it I'm getting my damn chair. I pondered and debated in my head about my chair before I bought it and got some flack from my geeps about buying my chair but the comfort that my butt decided it needed won out. I bought my chair!

The weekend that I bought my chair I sat outside with iPad and coffe in hand listening to music and watching the world go by... In my chair. My chair was so comfortable that my back and butt didn't complain at all after sitting in my chair for hours. Even my Geeps tried out my chair but he couldn't get it to work so of course he wasn't impressed with my chair. It's not his chair so it wasn't meant for his comfort... Lol stay away from the chair Geeps! 

As I was planning my trip to the lake to visit Kari my chair was a source of many conversations. I needed to make a list of things I needed to bring and of course my chair was the first thing on the list. Not like I was going to forget my chair without a list but it's importance was solidified by being first on the list. Kari made fun of me several times and even commented on the conversations where my chair wasn't brought up in conversation I told her "Trust me just because I didn't bring it up doesn't mean it wasn't in the back of my mind. My chair shall be at the lake." The weekend before I was to start vacation I was sitting outside, in my chair, with my Geeps and on the phone with Kari. The topic of my chair was brought up... I said "Have I mentioned how much I love my chair?!!" Geeps and Kari both at the same time say "Everybody knows how much you love your chair!" Lmao... "They should and if they don't they will." 

Needless to say my chair is here at the lake chillin. Kari has made it a point to tell EVERYBODY in her family about my chair. As soon as I got to the lake everyone asked me if I brought my chair and I should put a sign on my chair warning people away from my chair. Lmao I should... "Warning: this is Jay's chair! If you sit in my chair you may suffer severe consequences including and not limited to death!" 

       

That is all... My chair!!!

Friends...

My mom always said that in order to get better sometimes you have to let go of some people... "It's not that they aren't or haven't been an important part of your life but if they are staying stagnate then so are you." This piece of advice didn't sink in until a few years ago when I moved to Omaha. I was hanging with a group of people who were fun to party with but a year went by and a handful of us were slowly getting our lives together and a lot more were still doing the same old things. Still wanting to party but had no money to party with or a car to get to the party. Always "borrowing" from those of us who were getting it together. 

I have very few close friends because I don't think you need a ton of "friends" to validate your exsistance in the world. Not everyone you befriend can be trusted, therefore some people should not be considered a "close" friend. I think all people can be put into 4 categories:

1~ Close friend... Someone you don't have to see or talk to on a regular basis but you know if you need them for whatever reason they are always there... No questions asked no explanations needed.

2~ Friends... People I have known for years and can see in a bar hang out with and catch up but they wouldn't be the first person you go to if you needed something.

3~ Aquaintence... Someone you can party with but that's about it. You don't trust them as far as you can throw them but they're good when you need to have a good time.

4~ People who rub you wrong... There are people you meet that you instantly can't stand. There is something about them that you just can't put your finger on but you know they will never ever be in your circle unless you are forced to have them around for whatever reason (ie. work).

I think people need to realize when they've outgrown an individual... It would make their life a lot more peaceful. Either your friends need to grow as you grow or they need to be left behind and you need to find people who are on the same page or a few pages ahead so they can help you better yourself. Nothing wrong with revisiting but remember they aren't where you want to be...

The rain...

    

                                   

Apparently Mother Nature had her own ideas of what I needed to relax on vacation. I have been watching the rain fall for the last couple days. I'm feeling more relaxed by the minute.

                  To just watch the rain fall is one of the most peaceful things in the world...

    

That is all...

Special guests

Kari's family had a huge party Friday night. There was a ton of people and to everyone's surprise we ended up with some adorable yet stinky little guests... 

There were 4 of these little guys just chillin headed to the steps of the party. Apparently they needed beer, food and shots!!!

Old fashioned... PS no bodily functions

I realized that I am really enjoying the old fashioned way of dating. I am very comfortable with not kissing on the first date and definitely not having sex until the time is right. I like the idea of getting to know someone on an emotional and spiritual level before knowing them on a physical level. I think as a whole I have jumped into some physical relationships thinking it was deeper when in actuality it was just physical confusion. 

I swore to myself I'd stay celibate until I was 100% sure that the person I was dating was that right person. Not that I thought I'd ever be 100% sure but I wanted to have a very good idea about the direction the relationship was goin, which meant I was going to get to know the person on an emotional level come hell or high water. Thus far I have accomplished my goal.

I met Kari in an unorthodox way... Well I guess it isn't really unorthodox any longer. I met her on a page I liked on FB. I had "met" several women that way and they all were the source of my amusement over the course of a year. Then I met Kari and I just assumed she would amuse me until I was bored and then I'd delete her too. I was pleasantly surprised when we were able to hold a conversation longer than 10 minutes without me saying some smartass comment and pissing her off... On purpose of course lol! We talked for hours on end for months. I asked so many damn questions I should've scared her off and if the question asking didn't scare her off the constant telling her of my insane habits should have but like a glutton for punishment she stuck around. I'm glad she did.

The hardest thing, which has also been a good thing, is that we are in an LDR. We have seen each other in person a couple times now and I have yet to kiss her. Every time we see each other it's like I'm meeting someone for the first or second time even though we are constantly on the phone, face timing or texting. I mean I know more about her than almost anyone I have ever dated yet I feel like if I make a move on her it would be too soon. I have no idea why I feel this way but it feels right. I feel like I am not in any hurry because I have a lifetime with her. I know she probably feels like I don't like her or I'm still contemplating whether I want to be with her but in all actuality I'm just comfortable in her presence and feel no need to rush. 

I feel that everything will happen when it's supposed to happen and not before. I am very ok with that idea.

That is all...

Oh by the way not bodily functions as of yet... Let me tell you how bummed I am lol

Mosquitoes the size of my head...

Last night as we were entering the cabin down the way from the house we were met as soon as we got out of the car by a swarm of blood thirsty beasts. These little monsters were relentless. For every step to the door we took we received about 10 bites some of which we didn't realize we had until this morning. Kari made the comment that she had bites in places she didn't think mosquitoes could reach. Hmmm... Sounds like they were getting up close and personal with Pook... LMAO!!! 

So I'm sitting outside on the deck enjoying the view but mostly the quiet and these mosquitoes are swarming like a mass of locust. They are buzzing in my ear like they are trying to tell me a secret... A very loud secret! Initially I thought it was Kari being funny but nope it was a friggin mosquito which I thought I should name since it wanted to be so intimate with me. I haven't had the chance to kill it yet so figured I shall name her... Mmmm Bertha. Bertha sounds like a good name for a mosquito. Bertha is trying to die at the moment because as much as I enjoy a good secret I do not enjoy someone or something sucking my blood and leaving itchy spots on my body.  I'd take a pic of Bertha but she will not sit still long enough for me to do so... She's not a stupid mosquito. I'm sure she has figured out that if she lands my picture taking idea will shoot out the window and my killer instinct will kick into effect.

As beautiful as it may seem it produces some blood thirsty beasts of burden...

Vacation

First of all I got a late jump on my travel plans this morning. However, I made it in no time. I love seeing speed limit signs that read 75mph. Why in the hell do they have slow limit signs that say 40mph? If your ass is driving that slow then you really need to stick to frontage or side roads. Been done got someone killed! 

Well I'm off to watch them play Trivial Pursuit. I shall be amused and entertained. I'll be picture blogging for the next few days.  

Stay tuned...