Dull

Imagine being 26 years old, waking up on a Saturday morning and rushing out the door to hit the gym before starting what is sure to be an exciting weekend.

Now image being 26 years old, waking up on a Saturday morning in the room you grew up in. You put on your gym clothes walk down stairs and see your mother and father both in their gym clothes. Saturday morning family spin class; welcome to my charmed life!

It was a bitter cold windy February weekend and I spent the entire weekend on the couch catching up on shows DVRed throughout the week...with my parents.

I briefly entertained the idea of going out on Saturday night, but when a gust of wind took the neighbor's door straight off the hinges I thought it best to just stay warm. Apparently all my friends had the same idea, since no one went out.

Maybe spring time will offer some fresh new life into this dull life.
Here's hoping!

I live in Scranton...Not That There's Anything Wrong With That

The other day I heard two different conversations about gay people. The first was a few people making fun of a guy that may or may not be gay. The people involved in the conversation used the stereotypical "gay man voice" and flapped their wrists a lot.

The other conversation involved two girls talking about high school reunions and what would happen if they went together. Would people think they were lesbians?

The second conversation was probably a little less offensive...but I'm sure deep down inside they were thinking "I would never want someone to think I'm a *gasp* lesbian."

Can you imagine in 2011 people are still making fun of people for being gay. If you live in a big city or any city for that matter with an ounce of culture, this is probably hard to imagine. But if you live in a small backwards area of the country like I do, this should come as no surprise.

Since I've moved back home almost 2 years ago, I've heard some of the most bigoted conversations. It's not just the closed mindedness that gets me, but just the bizarreness that is small town U.S.A.

Most people, people who've been outside the confines of Northeast PA would find the population here pretty offensive. If you've had the poor fortune to spend some time here, you can't help to just find the way of life comical. I think I might change the focus of my blog to the absurd way of life that is Scranton, PA.

January Obsessions

I've been busy busy busy the last few week. I could go through everything I've been up to. But, since I respect the time of all four of my loyal readers, I figured I'd just give you my January obsessions....a day late & a dollar short. But hey, that's my style!

Obviously, my favorite thing about January is my Godson Mario! He was born early in the month and he's incredibly handsome, and I love love love love love him!

Last semester I took an independent study as a 3 credit class. With the help of an awesome teacher and two (quasi-awesome) classmates we took on a huge project. We wanted to create a donor packet for the Lackawanna County Library System to give to local to local businesses to ask for support. After months of hard work the packet is finally done!! The last few weeks I got the chance to hear a lot of personal stories about how much the library means to families. The library really is an incredible place. If you haven't been there lately I highly suggest you check it; it's wayyyy more than books!

My last day with the Department of Transportation was a snowy one. To celebrate the road crew took me out in a plow on the Interstate. It was hoot!! But seriously people, cut those guys some slack, that's a crazy ass job!

I started my new job in January. I'm still getting the hang of things, but so far I like it!!

I don't know anyone who has gone bowling since they were in 9th grade. For January Club, we found a nice little BOYB bowling alley in Manayunk and went drunk bowling. "Bowling, Beers and Bitches" as Becky so kindly put it!!

If one trip the bowling alley wasn't enough, a week later the cool kids in Scranton decided we should go Cosmic Bowling. Soooooooo yes I went bowling twice this month. I might just start a league!

I'm one of "those people" at the gym. You know, the ones who join for the New Year. But I must say, I'm a month in and kind of really digging it! Imagine that...

I seriously can't get enough of Modern Family! It makes me laugh so hard I pee! A few weeks ago the Dunphy kids walked in on their parents "doing it" and Mitch and Cam spilled juice on a woman's carpet and blamed her kid....if you haven't it YOU MUST!

I promise I'll make a better effort to keep up on the blog in FEB!