Tuesday, September 14, 2010

This Month's Obsession... September Edition

This month, and possibly for the rest of the fall/winter season, I must say I am obsessed with JEGGINGS. you know... jean leggings or leggings that look like jeans.

Here are the reasons why I love them:

1. They are VERY comfortable
2. They are very thick and warm
3. They are easy to slip under boots
4. They look like jeans so they go well with everything
5. They are affordable (compared to jeans that can get expensive)

I love getting my pairs of jeggings through nordstrom rack!

Sincerely,

aMusingsBlog

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Where Is The Love? The Neighborly Love?

Yesterday, I awoke to a note from a neighbor...

On a small piece of paper, located under my windshield wiper, was a practically illegible note due to its smeared ink from the morning's dew.

The note TOLD (not asked) me to not park my car on the street next to my house. The neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous due to what I assume was cowardliness, had apparently already filed a complaint with the home owner's association (HOA). The neighbor kindly signed the note "Use your driveway." I can't help but sarcastically thank them for the suggestion!

Normally I would not be so angry but this is just one of the incidences where a neighbor complained about my family. We have lived there less than a year! The drama about our trashcan (which apparently is an unacceptable eye-sore) had just wrapped up not too long ago. I still do not see why we cannot keep our trashcan on the side of the house (not facing the street)... Now our tiny little garage is over-run with trash cans, but I guess that's not the point.

Well I have decided not to move my car for a number of reasons. 1. It might force the person to approach me and let me know why I should move my car (I can be swayed by a persuasive argument), 2. There is more than enough room for everyone, 3. Other people park their car on the curb as well (I hope I have not been singled out), 4. It is convenient not to block in the rest of the cars in the garage, 5. The mere principle...

If the HOA does do something about it, I will obviously move my car... but not just because a cowardly neighbor left a note on it. JERKS.

If the HOA cannot do anything about it (which I think they can't) I too can play this little game of note tag.

Here is a draft of what I think I will write, passive-aggressively:

Dear Anonymous Neighbor,

Thank you for your note, although I do not understand the complaint you have filed with the HOA. I would love to discuss your concerns in-person about the location of my car, on the side of my home. I would like to understand your reasoning because I feel that there is more than enough space for everyone.

Love,
Thy Neighbor

This incident was just a little reminder of what I left when I graduated. People in a college town would never be so rude or even care where your trash can or car lie. I sure don't, to each their own!

Sincerely,

aMusingsBlog

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**UPDATE**

The HOA said that the spot is in a public area (outside of their jurisdiction) therefore I have every right to park my car there.

I have still been parking there ever since the note, and have yet to receive another one.

I still count it as a small victory.

:)

Monday, September 6, 2010

Labor Day Vacay

I just got back from a nice short vacation. So glad that I used my extra day off work to travel! (instead of what they call a "staycation") It was really nice to get away because I know if I had stayed... I would feel compelled to do grad applications. :(

The plane rides weren't even so bad! Luckily for me, flying was smooth and very short (about an hour each way). These were even little tiny jets! Hopefully one day I will be able to hop onto a plane without any hesitation.

This trip reminded me of what it likes to be back in college. Fun and care-free. I felt like I accomplished so much in the last three days. I reunited with Biff, I saw some good ol' friends, and even explored a new city! I was even not tempted to be my usual lame self and to go bed around 10/12 at the latest.

It was very hard for me to leave! I wanted to stay so badly!!! BUT... in the end it is for the best that Biff and I are long distance right now. My heart is growing fonder and we are both building a strong foundation for our future careers. We are both getting invaluable experience in opportunities that we could not find elsewhere. It was easy to relate to the new "going the distance" movie with drew barrymore and justin long (a pretty funny and good movie, fyi)

It feels weird now that I am back that I need to go to work tomorrow!!

Ugh... the last thing I want to do is do grad school apps... this trip reminded me of what it is like to be young and carefree. I cannot imagine being in grad school right now... with all of that READING and stress!!! I keep having this nagging feeling that I should wait an extra year... BUT at the same time, I should just get it over with??? oh what to do???!!!

Sincerely,

aMusingsBlog