Things around here are...a-okay, I suppose. Not being at home has helped me deal with Molly's passing immensely (thank you all so much for your comments, they mean so much). And I'm still head-over-heels in love with my apartment. Anyone know when this honeymoon phase is over? I mean, I've lived here for 4 months already...
Oh! Speaking of my apartment, guess who got stuck in the elevator again? This girl. Seriously folks, I don't know how I manage to pull these things off. But I do. And I did. Again. In the same elevator. This time, with an Asian man named RV. (I thought it was Harvey the entire time and only after looking at his card did I realize I'd been pronouncing it wrong the entire hour we shared together in that stupid, stupid elevator.) I was actually heading down to visit Jenn (we live in the same building now, and I find this very fun). The initial discovery that RV and I were trapped went something like this:
Me: No. No, no, no, no, no.
RV: What?
Me: We're stuck.
RV: What? No, we're not.
Me: Oh trust me, RV. I'm a stuck-in-an-elevator veteran.
RV: Oh.
He was nice, but unlike Gary (other Asian man who was my partner in crime during Holy Hell, I'm Stuck In An Elevator debacle numero uno), RV was dead set on getting us out of there...himself. By that I mean that he pushed, poked, prodded and grunted in an attempt to play superhero. And for that, I commend him (though at the time, I was convinced the door would open, RV would fall out and we'd have a biiiit of a situation on our -- my -- hands). I also commend RV for pulling out his iPad and playing Star Wars for us while we waited for help to arrive.
I'm taking the elevator that's not from 1972 from now on. Or the stairs.
Aside from that little issue, no complaints. I'm nearing the end of The Joy Equation (tear...no seriously, tear; I've been learning a lot and enjoying every minute of it), and doing my best to take what I've learned/am learning and put it all into action (I'll share more of this soon, I'm sure). It has been just what I needed at this point in my life. Hooray for timing. For serious.
However, I am getting antsy. I don't do well sitting still (hi Mom!), and I've been doing it long enough for my liking. I'm also extraordinarily good at putting a crap load of (unnecessary) guilt on myself, and that's just...stupid and irritating of me. But I'm working on pushing that aside and taking solace in the fact that there is a plan for me, and soon enough? I'll discover it. And rock the hell out of it.
And speaking of guilt, would I be a horrible person if I just asked the Barista to give me change for a few bills so I can do laundry? Hypothetically, of course. Uh...
So tell me, how are you doing these days?
11 comments:
wow..i'd flip my lid if i got stuck in an elevator. i mean i have. maybe you can sue...?
ya know, on second thought i'm running on no sleep these days so maybe i should try and get stuck in an elevator for a day or two.
you're on to something Ali my dear,.
oh my gosh, you're having bad luck with that elevator! did you see if they have certification things posted? is there at least a phone in there?!
i am happy to hear the joy equation is inspiring you. i remember when i first discovered strate joy a couple of months ago. it was so motivating to me.
you'll get there girly. it's okay to feel a little lost sometimes, but you'll get recharged and re-motivated! i have total confidence in you.
Glad you're still loving your new place. I've seen you and Jen talking on twitter and think it's funny and great you live in the same building now!
Blogging has been hard for me lately as well... I think it was the summer months in general. Hopefully with the crappy weather coming, that will get easier for me. You, obviously, don't have to deal with that.
Good luck with the elevator and avoiding it altogether. I think I'd die from panic if I ever got stuck like that. At least RV was good company!
I can't believe you got stuck in the elevator again. AGAIN. Man, you are going to be so fit from taking 7+ flights of stairs all the time. Jealous.
okay when i come visit you i'll note to not step foot in an elevator, haha.
Girrrrll, I reeeally love your blog! I'm super excited to follow! You're too funny and cute. You'll be seeing more of me around here! ;)
Ohhh I would lose it if I got stuck in an elevator. I'm so claustrophobic, it's awful.
You own a smartphone, right? I've been stuck in elevators before and a smartphone is a saving grace.
Keep in mind I'm easily entertained, however.
This comment was meant to be helpful, but I'm not sure if it did anything more than "aw crap, being stuck in an elevator sucks."
Um, you know how I am doing and you are amazing for being there for me! XO! Aww, so I cracked up when you thought that RV was Harvey. Toooo funny but glad he had the Star Wars to entertain you both. I know you are going to find the job and everything will fall into place with you. And I am so thrilled that you are even more in love with your digs! Sending you a big hug for your precious puppy and have fun with a bloggy friend turned neighbor.
I miss you.
Dear Ali,
Well, lately I've been thinking to go to a Starbucks to do my work on a laptop as well...at home sometimes it's just hard...there are too many seductive items /the bed for example, or a good DVD/...so I can be you Starbucks impostor buddy :-)
I'm so happy you like your new apartment and I think it's fine to slow down with the blog sometimes, to get a perspective and see where are you going with it...so don't stress about that.
Stuck in the elevator, well that's a less charming issue :-) But I'm happy you're fine...
I hope your weekend is lovely, cheers: Evi
Ps: Thank You for the nice comment about my photos dear Ali...it means a lot :-)
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