Friday, August 17, 2012

Where to Go from here...

A few days ago - on Sunday - I had gotten a text from Jimmy. Asking if I was doing anything - I said no really - he said I need to talk with you and to meet him at his place within an hour. I left the gym, changed out of my stuff and delayed my photoshoot. I didnt know if anything was wrong and I didnt want to have to cut Jimmy short.

I arrived but he was still grocery shopping. So I waited by his neighborhood pond. He honked to let me know he was there and we met up at his place. I helped unload his grocery and sat in the room with the pups.

I asked him what was up - he said he needed clarification. I nodded and said sure. I assumed this would have been about my text to Justin or perhaps my last blog or something. Nope. Instead - apparently he finally found one of his passports and is pretty convinced I dropped it off last Thursday.

I was floored. THANK GOD - I never went by his place that day. That morning - he had gotten in touch with me because he locked himself out. I told him Id try and go by in the afternoon. I ended up having to be at the preschool, got some gas and went straight to DC to meet Cassie Aimee and the kiddies. I had texted him to let him know I had no way of getting to them [the pups]. He said it wasnt a problem. That night - he had asked me if I was sure I didnt come by. I didnt get it and had replied saying, "yeah I already told you I wasnt able". I didnt understand but he later told me my FB page was up on his computer. I had been on my page the other day [Wednesday] when he was napping. But...I didnt think much of it.

TURNS OUT - he thinks I did come by and through his passport behind his bookcase and left.

What doesn't add up - is he locked himself out that day - I dont have a house key. So, I dont understand how I would have done that. Not only that - but the day before - was his court case. We literally got home, I walked pups, I played on computer and w pups - we had sex and we left right away cause he had to meet Josh. So I had ABSOLUTELY no time to come by.

Right after we left each other - he dropped me off - I took my leftovers into Jenn's place and went to meet a friend for a bit - and then partied w friends for the night.

The days before his court - I spent w friends all day and night...aside from Monday - but I didnt come over til 11pm when he had asked me to come spend the night. We literally talked side by side and went right to sleep.

Regardless - he said he didnt find it til Thursday. I looked at him kinda surprised - I asked him why didnt he even tell me he found it? After all this time of blaming me or assuming I did it - and yet, he found it. ONE less thing to blame on me - yet he didnt even feel the need to tell me bc he thought I thought he was going to be upset with me.

I even came over the night prior - saturday - to pick up my wine and stuff. We talked for a bit but he was overstressed so I headed out for my night. Nothing was mentioned or upsetting -- then 12 hours later - you're accusing me of something?!?!


WHAT MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL.... If I had taken that passport - and kept it to 'prevent' him from going out as he says -- why the HELL would I give it back? Let alone - the WEEK of his trip to Atlantic City. That SLIGHTLY defeats the purpose??? If that was my purpose.

I went from shocked to super angry. I realized - I rushed over here, I postponed a shoot - worth 100$ - to deal with THIS SHIT?! To get blamed for 'dropping off a passport' - let alone possessing it!

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I looked him square in the face and told him I didnt HAVE or BRING those passports over there - I hadn't even COME by this place except the TWO times he was HOME and WITH Me in the room.

He then says - his passports got swapped. I didnt understand - apparently he found his older passport and now had his kid one. So, he found both...well there's still one missing - idk the age range of that one though.




He told me he wanted to believe me but it didnt make sense to him. I sat there in disbelief. I LUCKILY hadn't even OFFERED to come take care of the pups cause I didnt want to be in his room without him being there bc Im NOT going to blamed for ANYTHING ever again. Not for the stupid Ipad he lost on the JOB and when I picked him up - he suddenly realized it was missing. Then I get blamed. I WAS THE FUCKING RIDE HOME! And Im blamed...unbelievable.

He goes out drinking - and is missing money - comes home and asks me if I had it. He then takes out his receipt to see he SPENT it. I mean seriously?!

I think this kid underestimates me - if I want something to happen - I'll find a way...But Im not going to sit there and put myself in a situation that would

1. Risk our friendship
2. Take away his trust
3. Have it be so Im the only plausible person to blame



I got extremely upset - I teared up because no matter what I explained or showed or proved - he had no one else to blame but himself - which meant, Id be blamed. My mind had given up on him. I looked at him realizing - we're never going to survive as friends or anything more. In situations - he even ADMITS there's no real way I could have done it - he STILL chooses to blame me. He even tells Justin and Josh that he thinks I do certain things.

He was even convinced I was able to delete numbers off his phone - yet its had its own code key lock since I think July. The ideas he puts into his head - and then his horrible lack of evidence - just leaves me to wonder whats the point anymore.



I gave him two options - after touching on EVERY point - he can either believe me and drop this bullshit once and for all OR he can choose to be convinced I stole and took and hid everything - and never speak to me again. BC Im not doing this anymore or ever again. I cant.

I cant have someone that I thought respected and loved me - look down on me or accuse me of stuff that honestly, doesn't even make sense.



I dont even come into his place with a BAG because I never want him thinking - I did something. Yet - here we are. I dont get his mindset - what we have sex and then what...I ransack the room? Bc suddenly through our sexual bonding - I knew he had his passport hidden in the room?!?!?! OMG...and not only that - but IF I found it, and IF I brought it back, Why the fuck would i swap it back out?!?!?!

And not only that but if he FOUND it Thursday --- and I didnt come over til Saturday evening for only 15minutes TOPS - how the fuck did I get him to close his eyes long enough to find wherever it was, pull out his other passport, switch them and hide the other one? I may be really good at things but I HIGHLY doubt Im capable of fucking magic tricks.


As you can see - Im still super upset. We sat in silence for awhile - and he said he'd choose to believe me but his voice wasnt in agreement. I was furious. I stormed out and refused to get in touch.

I took the day and night to myself. HE had a game that night and I had offered to go but I didnt give a shit anymore. I was so angry...late late late that night - I wanted to text him - apologizing for how emotional I allowed myself to get. But it turned into something longer - so I started emailing him - that became a bit angry...so I held off. Instead - I texted him asking if we could meet up and talk.


Thursday, August 16, 2012

The First Big Change

SO - this week Ive had my breakdowns. This morning is really tough for me. Today, is my first official day at my job. I woke up at 530am. Again, at 630am. Got up around 7 and laid around til 730. I decided to get up to take a shower - but found myself feeling overwhelmed - and anxious.

All of me just wanted to be able to call Jimmy - and just tell him how nervous I was to meet my "kids" and get my classroom started. I wanted to see him - or just hang out with him. Then the anxiety of knowing - I dont have that special someone to run to anymore. It hurts, a lot.

Im so used to be someone's other half - or having someone as mine. I dont know when the next time will even be - not that its a huge concern of mine - but it is something boggling my mind. I dont trust people - It took me forever to let Jimmy in - and look at us now.

Im so scared to be successful on my own. Not because I dont think I can do it --- but because I know I'll be great at what I do. I dont have much self doubt - I just lack the initiative at first. Once I get going - Im fine.

A lot has changed for me since Spring. I became single. I learned what its like to feel used. I missed out on some opportunities. I had my heart completely broken - not to be put back together. Im losing the weight - I struggled with through my relationship. I closed my shop - something that defined a huge part of me. I began searching for my career path - and am bringing myself to finish my degrees.

People are thinking - "its because she's single" "jimmy's not there to hold her back" --- no one really knows. It's not about my relationship status - or whom I am dating. It was always me. I was scared - I was lacking confidence.

Now - I can prove to myself I can do it. And it scares the shit out of me.

But...too late now - Im doing this. Whether Im ready or not.

Jenn [Jimmy's sister] told me to pray through my anxiety. As soon as I began - the tears flooded out.


    • God grant me the serenity
      to accept the things I cannot change;
      courage to change the things I can;
      and wisdom to know the difference.

      Living one day at a time;
      Enjoying one moment at a time;
      Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
      Taking, as He did, this sinful world
      as it is, not as I would have it;
      Trusting that He will make all things right
      if I surrender to His Will;
      That I may be reasonably happy in this life
      and supremely happy with Him
      Forever in the next.
      Amen.
    • i found another one on the same page that's shorter and even easier to maybe memorize lol
    • Trust in the LORD with all your heart
      and lean not on your own understanding;
      in all your ways acknowledge him,
      and he will direct your paths.

      Proverbs 3, 5-6


I will be okay.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Weight Loss : Week 6


WEEK SIX:

Accomplishments:

So this is technically my week "5" -- I slipped up with food a bit more - and Im blaming it on myself and going through emotions.

What did I do to keep active?

monday: Gym - errands
Tuesday: Gym  - personal time ;-) - step machine, treadmill, elliptical, weights
Wednesday: KICK ASS personal time ;-)  out and about all night
Thursday: Walked entire Zoo!! Over 3 miles
Friday: Gym - Treadmill, Bike, Elliptical, Weights - Errands
Saturday: Gym - step, treadmill, elliptical, weights, personal time ;-)
Sunday: Gym - step, treadmill, weights, elliptical - out and about all day/night


Where did I do awesome about food?
Salad from Wawa - no dressing or croutons 
NO ALCOHOL 
Lots of Water
Chicken
SALAD!

Greek Yogurt [2x]
Stir Fry - brown rice [one tablespoon], peppers and chicken/pork

Carrots w Dip

Tostada Salad
Avoided Cinnabon, funnel cake and movie food


WHAT SLIP UPS DID I HAVE?
Leftover Quesadilla
Glass of Arnold Palmer
2 slices of pizza - mainly ate off cheese
Strawberry Limeade

Fried Rice -- only ate 1/2 of it
Fried Green Beans
Flat Bread
Finished Chinese Leftovers
1/2 Slurpee
1/2 Cup of Soda
1/3 cup of lemon icee
Pizza Rolls
pulled pork
cupcake

deviled eggs



STARTING WEIGHT: 182pounds [193 in April]
STARTING Pant Size : 12/13
STARTING Shirt Size: Large
STARTING BRA SIZE: 38C







WEEK 6 STARTING WEIGHT: 169
END OF THE WEEK: 166.5
CURRENT PANT SIZE: 8
CURRENT SHIRT SIZE: MEDIUM

LOSS: -2.5 pounds

GOAL: NOT ACCOMPLISHED

Weight Loss : Week 5 : THE BREAK!


WEEK FIVE:
This was my OFF WEEK - Anything goes...any food, no gym or gym - whatever I want.

Accomplishments:
 Although I gave myself the "out" I still made sure I focused on my goals.


What did I do to keep active?

monday:  Run/Jog - Casual Workout - Laser Tag/Running Around FunNStuff
Tuesday:  Personal Workout ;-)
Wednesday:
Thursday: Walk around neighborhood w pups
Friday: walk around mall
Saturday: Worked a Wedding
Sunday:


Where did I do awesome about food?

Omelet - only ate 1/3 of it
LOTS OF WATER
Leftover Salad
Omelet - ate remaining of it
AVOIDED FAST FOOD!!
1/2 Sub -- philly steak w peppers tomatoes and pickles
egg white omelet w peppers
cup of fruit
salad at Olive Garden
chili
NO ALCOHOL!
NO SODA! Attempted Sugar Free arnold palmer- couldnt finish!
Attempted wedding cake - took one bit and put it down!
baked chicken


WHAT SLIP UPS DID I HAVE?
3 pieces of toast
1 tablespoon of artichoke dip
1 slice of quesadilla
1 mozzarella stick
chinese -- egg roll, rice and ribs
apple juice
2 breadsticks
chicken teriakyi sushi
2 juices
scoop of mashed potatoes
2 slices of pizza
2 slices of pizza - again.
mini iced cappuccino
reg mango smoothie
shot - oatmeal cookie
quesadilla



STARTING WEIGHT: 182pounds [193 in April]
STARTING Pant Size : 12/13
STARTING Shirt Size: Large
STARTING BRA SIZE: 38C


WEEK 2 STARTING WEIGHT: 169
END OF THE WEEK: 169
CURRENT PANT SIZE: 8
CURRENT SHIRT SIZE: MEDIUM

LOSS: X

GOAL: MAINTAINED WEIGHT!

Weight Loss Week 4


WEEK FOUR:

Accomplishments:
Making sure I kept up with working out in some way! Took too much time off the gym but worked hard when I was at the gym.


What did I do to keep active?

monday: Gym - 5miles bike - weights - Dance cardio @ Home - Other Activity ;-)
Tuesday: Gym - 1 mi elliptical - treadmill jog/walk 10minutes - lots of weights / 1 mile walk at home in heels/ other activity ;-)
Wednesday: Shopping
Thursday: Dancing/Cardio
Friday: Gym [3hours] - 10 miles bike/treadmill/elliptical - weights - Walked Mall
Saturday: Worked a Wedding
Sunday:  Running/Walking Around Neighborhood/ Plyometrics [triceps pushups, superman, jump squats, v situps, jump rope squats, etc]


Where did I do awesome about food?



Skipped Teas and Coffees - and tempting muffins and got a Odawall Juice from Caribou Coffee
Split a burger [bread pocket - instead of bun, lettuce and tomato] in half w friend
Lots and Lots and Lots of WATER!
Skipped out on Chevys - stuck w some chips/salsa
AVOIDED eating pizza or crust - unfortunately - healthiest thing was chicken w light breading
1/2 Bowl of Oatmeals w Pecans, Strawberries, Bananas, Blueberries and Raisins
Salad with no meat at Magoobys
AVOIDED Alcohol and Soft Drinks
2 pieces of sushi
AVOIDED all baseball park food and alcohol
AVOIDED Bagels - and had a Banana instead
AVOIDED alcohol and cake at the wedding
Enjoyed - fruits/cheeses/salad
AVOIDED Dunkin Donuts/Fast Food on trip up to Ohio
Healthy Breakfast thanks to Jimmy - 2 clementines, scrambled eggs, 1/2 english wheat muffin




WHAT SLIP UPS DID I HAVE?
chicken strips w light breading - no salad or healthy options [LAME!]
emotional eating - stole half a whopper and a handful of fries
emotional eating - led to eating 3 slices of chicken parm pizza
chicken nuggets from Chik Fil A
Took bites from chicken parm, crab cake, stuffed chicken
3 sweet potato perogies


STARTING WEIGHT: 182pounds [193 in April]
STARTING Pant Size : 12/13
STARTING Shirt Size: Large
STARTING BRA SIZE: 38C







WEEK 2 STARTING WEIGHT: 170.5
END OF THE WEEK: 169
CURRENT PANT SIZE: 8
CURRENT SHIRT SIZE: MEDIUM

LOSS: -1.5 pounds

GOAL: NOT ACCOMPLISHED

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Rules of Attraction

I woke up - knowing I needed to get ready so Jimmy could scoop me up and we could go off to his court case. I decided to wear a fun dress and smell all pretty. He came and got me - was dressed up nice . Before I even sat in the car completely, he told me I smelled good.

On the drive - I asked him about what he had prepped but that was the extent of our conversation. We got to the court house with good timing. We got inside the court house - and his nerves kicked in. He was one the last ones to go up - so in the mean time - he was making commentary of how he saw the case going. I made my own suggestions/opinions - and I guess, I irritated him. He got rude about things. I was slightly bummed but I just ignored him.

His case worked out very well - for him. Which was pretty shocking. He left feeling pretty good lol We made plans to grab some food. We drove to Cheesecake Factory but they werent open. He suggested we walk around the mall til it opened - but then realized, he needed to hit the bank. So off we went. PF Changs became the new place of choice. He went inside and I realized, he took nothing in with him. So I laughed, knowing somewhere in the front seats - he had checks that needed to go in. I was right - he was like, oh thanks. haha

We sat and talked in the car for a bit - I was pretty hyper about things. He was playing on his phone and I saw my name. I go - are you talking to your girlfriend? He gets flustered when I bug him like that.  I started laughing and he goes, you really wanna know who Im talking to?? I go...ummm I guess. He flips the phone so I can see our chat. I laughed louder. He didnt get it - so I explained I saw my name from where I was sitting. He didnt fully believe me but he never really does anyways.

So, I got out of the car and headed inside. We were nearly the only ones in there. Our waitress was all over the place and I made a comment about how she must be used to the night crowd cause she only stayed for 20 seconds or less, every time she came by. He and I began laughing and joking about it every time she popped over.

The food was amazingggggggly delicious and he made fun of me as I ate - since I throughly enjoyed every bite. He said he laughs at me cause he likes what I do. But sometimes I get so thrown off. I mean - how would you feel being laughed at every time you even blinked?? :)

He caught highlights of the game while we waited for our food. He insisted I try his soup - it was delicious. I always forget how much I love eggdrop soup. I let him try my limeade with strawberry and cucumber. It was refreshing but the sugar kicked in FAST. I was so giggly.

It was our first casual hang out - and I loved it. We talked, joked and relaxed. I asked how the pups were adjusting and he said, he could tell they were acting different but nothing too extreme. I got choked up and my eyes watered. He said my nose was red [which happens when I get emotional]. I dotted my tears away and he said, we could see the pups after lunch.

We wrapped up and headed to his place. My emotional moment got his body tense. I felt bad cause he had fully relaxed at lunch. I rolled down my window and just quietly sang out the window. That is...until I looked over and felt him smiling, laughing and staring.

I took the pups for a walk and came back to find him sprawled out on the bed. I snuggled with the pups and laid around with them while Jimmy napped. He woke up - and for the third time in a day - a sexual encounter was referenced - the previous two times were rejected.

As he was getting changed up for work - I sat on my red chair. Making a joke of it. He looked up and said No. Then stopped for a moment, looked at my thighs and legs -- and looked up at me. Agreeing. I was like what?! He walked over and I grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him in and he pulled my waist towards him.

For what seemed to be over a month - his lips touched mine. And didnt let go. We had a steady record of at LEAST once a week since the breakup -- but recently no kissing ever occurred. For me - its the most intimate part of anything. As soon as we began making out - our pups suddenly got hyper and running around. It was almost as if they were celebrating lol I found it cute

He had me against our bookcase and I propped one leg on the red chair and let him have his way. He picked my other leg up and eventually placed me on the bed. It wasnt rushed, it wasnt anything but fantastic. He took every part of me into account and focused in on it all.

This is already TMI -- but in the same breath... it has yet to subside or get boring...it's only gotten more and more and more intense and powerful.

In the car - he said how great it was. We both laughed about the pups. It felt so amazing. I didnt want to settle for anyone else...I dont care if he or I date around for years to come...this was a feeling I dont see with someone else.



Earlier - we touched on the fact that he doesnt want or need sex - and would rather take care of himself - bc he doesnt have to worry if someone wont be there the next day. I couldnt believe how he felt. Its so relatable. Which is why I havent just jumped on anyone else. I cant. I dont trust and I know I cant trust most of the guys offering it up. It sucks...he looked at me and said - I never felt that with you. :)




Life....its something else.



Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Unfamiliar but Familiar Path

Tonight concluded my first official week living apart from Jimmy. By my previous blog - you clearly see we havent actually done it the right way. But, it makes me ask myself - is that even the right statement?

How do I know this isnt the right way? Do I have to be bitter, sad and lonely? Or can I appreciate his needs and wants - and learn to figure out my own?

Today was the most quiet he's been. I randomly wrote him through the day - he responded briefly about getting together tomorrow for his court date. Otherwise, he was quiet.

I went about my day -- I watched a movie with Cody, cleaned Jenn's place, went to the gym and got my work done. I, then, listened to music outside Cadillac Ranch and watched a movie with Jenn.

My facebook notification chimed - saying Jimmy updated his status. RARE OCCURRENCE

I look and he had written the following:

 ·  · 


So - needless to say my intuition kicked in. I realized - this wasnt just his ramblings...this was for real. And it just happened. I called him twice - I assumed he was out at a bar with one of the guys and got shut down. He called me. Which surprised me.

He wasnt drunk, or at a bar nor had come from a bar. He was at home. However - he had gotten shot down. Apparently - when golfing on Sunday - he asked a girl for her number, inviting her along to golf and out for drinks. She gave him her number and agreed. Tonight was said night - and she didnt know who he was. He decided to kinda play around but she didnt go with it - at all. IN fact, checked out immediately.

He didnt go golfing due to working pretty late. He said he wasnt interested in much but was pissed at her reaction. I laughed and said welcome to woman. We sat on the phone for maybe 30 minutes - just shooting shit, talking about how crazy his potentials will be.

He admitted - he doesnt even think he wants a successful date, just wants to realize how crazy girls really are. He then touched on the topic of Monica. Saying, even at the wedding he wasnt interested .Just needed to finally get out on a date. He said during the date - there was nothing there. I told him - its fine for a bit but he cant treat girls like that. Thats a lot of bad karma about to build up. He was slightly offended - calling me a know -it-all. But Im sure if Ana or Mark or even Monica herself, found out thats the only reason he asked her to go out - theyd be upset. At least - a real friend would be.

ANd I know what you may be thinking - hes just saying these things to make me feel better. NEWSFLASH: Jimmy doesnt spare my feelings.


Regardless - the entire conversation about him asking a girl out, wanting to try more, etc - didnt hurt or phase me. I told him this could be fun. I know the only thing that will tear me apart is the news of his sexual encounters. Atlantic City in a week and a half, may be it - but it may not be. I'll be a wreck but itll just show me the path that I need to follow.

The point of me writing all this - is because, through it all. It felt good to just be on the phone with him, and actually be joking, talking and fighting. He listened to my random advice, he made fun of me and we enjoyed talking about our day. We hadn't talked on the phone in years - mainly because we never had a reason to.

I think we are in the same boat:

Happy to Friends.
Happy to be Single.
Sad to be alone sometimes but thrilled to have the alone time.
We are still in love.
We still think there's some sort of hope.
We want to explore before we touch down - via friends, people, men/women and careers
We wont give up on each other.