WHILE READING, PLAY THIS ( I was listening to it while writing and it seemed to strike a chord...you might want to watch video later as that wasn't exactly the mood I was writing with)
FIRSTLY - I want you to know the lengths that I go to in order to make this possible. I woke up at 4.55 AM and was at this cafe at 6 AM. They have wireless and are next to work and so I have from 6 until 8.30 to catch up on all my internattage and to write this blog entry.
So - I've been in Atlanta nearly 3 months and not much has happened. No, seriously. It's all going very c a l m l y and s l o w l y.
I had a break of over a month where I did nothing but cook dinner for the family and watch daytime TV (possibly the highlight of 2007).
Thanksgiving was spent with friends of the family and I met the kids... my age. Rather immature. Definitely didn't shine a light to you lot - needless to say, no friends made there.
I asked for and received a digital camera for my birthday with which to take pictures to send you and update you on life. I took exactly 19 pictures from then until yesterday (whoops) when I uploaded them on to my computer and nothing is terribly exciting, however I will do my best to add some that might give you an idea of my new surroundings!
So about a week after my birthday and Thanksgiving, I started work. Now, retail isn't my dream job by a far cry, however I might have hit a bit of an early life crisis with that - I now think I'll continue doing it for a while if they offer me a permanent position (I'm currently seasonal) and try to earn some money while getting my license on the side. Oh yeah, I haven't done that yet. But I'm sure I told you already. Right? I take the MARTA to work and drive back with Maman, so... well. It's my New Year's resolution to do it at some point ;-)
So yes, work... lots of people but it's RETAIL. You don't really sit and talk to people and get to know them so I haven't really made any good friends out of it. There are a couple artists who I'm going to sit down with and get the names of good galleries etc as I miss ART! Who woulda thunk it? But again, haven't had time to sit down with them yet as we work different schedules.
My life is rather mundane at the moment but I'm enjoying it, surprisingly. I've decided my new goal is to update my wardrobe completely. I christened that idea by buying a cute pair of patent leather Guess shoes and a purple leather clutch - more elegance than rock and roll, and it looks black but I love it. I didn't intend to buy it but an accident while Christmas shopping meant I ended up with it. I got it for $80 - original price $175! Am very proud of myself regardless :-D
Anything else new in my life? No. I can't even think of anything. How boring!! I don't go to bars (except for the Corner Pub. Only it's the in-spot for the old Hippies who have culminated in D so it's safer to go with Mamma and BF) but drink loads at home. Yaay! Or whatever. I miss you guys :)
So Bamster, it's the Crap Daddies club. You did make me feel better by reminding me about your own Papa - better because I remembered we're in it together lol
Finally, before adding pics, I want to remind you all that I need concrete dates for a March visit so that I can book a week out from work.... if I don't tell them I have plans if/when I can extend my contract then I won't be able to get the time off! :)
Hope to see you in NY/Atlanta dearests. Even you Frenchie, Miss Operation Heart(break) queen.
Now listen to this: ( I was in a Weepies mood...)
Grr. I'm going to upload the pictures separately. Love you. xx Enjoy Mexico Bam!!! Frenchie and Divorcee, get some sun for me too on the Canaries...
Love always,
Alabama Mama in Atlanta (ironically)
FIRSTLY - I want you to know the lengths that I go to in order to make this possible. I woke up at 4.55 AM and was at this cafe at 6 AM. They have wireless and are next to work and so I have from 6 until 8.30 to catch up on all my internattage and to write this blog entry.
So - I've been in Atlanta nearly 3 months and not much has happened. No, seriously. It's all going very c a l m l y and s l o w l y.
I had a break of over a month where I did nothing but cook dinner for the family and watch daytime TV (possibly the highlight of 2007).
Thanksgiving was spent with friends of the family and I met the kids... my age. Rather immature. Definitely didn't shine a light to you lot - needless to say, no friends made there.
I asked for and received a digital camera for my birthday with which to take pictures to send you and update you on life. I took exactly 19 pictures from then until yesterday (whoops) when I uploaded them on to my computer and nothing is terribly exciting, however I will do my best to add some that might give you an idea of my new surroundings!
So about a week after my birthday and Thanksgiving, I started work. Now, retail isn't my dream job by a far cry, however I might have hit a bit of an early life crisis with that - I now think I'll continue doing it for a while if they offer me a permanent position (I'm currently seasonal) and try to earn some money while getting my license on the side. Oh yeah, I haven't done that yet. But I'm sure I told you already. Right? I take the MARTA to work and drive back with Maman, so... well. It's my New Year's resolution to do it at some point ;-)
So yes, work... lots of people but it's RETAIL. You don't really sit and talk to people and get to know them so I haven't really made any good friends out of it. There are a couple artists who I'm going to sit down with and get the names of good galleries etc as I miss ART! Who woulda thunk it? But again, haven't had time to sit down with them yet as we work different schedules.
My life is rather mundane at the moment but I'm enjoying it, surprisingly. I've decided my new goal is to update my wardrobe completely. I christened that idea by buying a cute pair of patent leather Guess shoes and a purple leather clutch - more elegance than rock and roll, and it looks black but I love it. I didn't intend to buy it but an accident while Christmas shopping meant I ended up with it. I got it for $80 - original price $175! Am very proud of myself regardless :-D
Anything else new in my life? No. I can't even think of anything. How boring!! I don't go to bars (except for the Corner Pub. Only it's the in-spot for the old Hippies who have culminated in D so it's safer to go with Mamma and BF) but drink loads at home. Yaay! Or whatever. I miss you guys :)
So Bamster, it's the Crap Daddies club. You did make me feel better by reminding me about your own Papa - better because I remembered we're in it together lol
Finally, before adding pics, I want to remind you all that I need concrete dates for a March visit so that I can book a week out from work.... if I don't tell them I have plans if/when I can extend my contract then I won't be able to get the time off! :)
Hope to see you in NY/Atlanta dearests. Even you Frenchie, Miss Operation Heart(break) queen.
Now listen to this: ( I was in a Weepies mood...)
Grr. I'm going to upload the pictures separately. Love you. xx Enjoy Mexico Bam!!! Frenchie and Divorcee, get some sun for me too on the Canaries...
Love always,
Alabama Mama in Atlanta (ironically)
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