I exist...
Well, in case anyone is wondering if I am still alive...
The only proof of which would be the occassional facebook message... haha.
I did get an e-mail from one of my professors asking if everything was alright. Apparently she thought it odd that I did not turn in my final before everyone else (even though I have never been the first to turn in assignments). She then proceeded to e-mail a few of my classmates requesting information about my whereabouts. I finally sent in my final (about four hours late). I guess that is what I get for going home for break two days early.
Work has been different... I am working back in fashion (where I started at Meijer), but now stocking. I actually kinda enjoy it. My first day there I got asked how many times I had been married (never got that one before... lol). I also was asked the typical, "How many children do you have?" I am the only one on our stocking crew that isn't married with a son. They make me feel young (since they are 29-50ish).
When I came back, everyone asked where and how Drew was. I wasn't sure what to say besides, "I have no idea." I think many of our co-workers still think we are "together" or something. haha. When Chris, one of the guys we worked with this summer, asked, I told him that I think Drew pretty much hates me. I wish I knew what they say about me (am I just being vain thinking they do?).
Thursday night we had our Christmas party at Dave&Amy's. We (Dave, Amy, Justin, John, Noel, Eric, and I) got Chinese take-out and went back to their house to have "family dinner". During dinner, Amy announced that they are expecting. I am going to be an aunt! This was followed by many pregnancy-related questions, mostly from Noel and Justin.
This led to a conversation about how old everyone was getting and not married (except for Dave and Amy, of course). I guess it was a little awkward because Eric and I are the only non-single, non-married ones. I was thinking that first of all, I don't want to get married for a long, long time. Secondly, if I actually do get married some day, I don't know that I want to have children, or at least biological children.
Next was the gift exchange. The rule was made that no one could bring any ranchy gifts (because this has been done quite frequently), so Justin brought a game that shocks the person who responds the slowest -- very fun. John brought a lie detector that shocks you when you lie. This game got out of control. Eric's turn consisted of Noel asking a bunch of questions about his ex... very awkward situation. My turn was not so good either... it ended when I got shocked; I was asked, "Do you think Eric is gay?" I answered "no" but apparently I was lying... let's just say that didn't go over so well :o
I don't think I have mentioned Noel ever before... she also works at Meijer. It was there that her and my brother's ex-wife became good friends (Bridgett lived with her after she left Daniel.); however, now they do not have any contact with one another I have come to resent Noel because she did not help the who situation between my brother and Bridgett. Every time she is around, things are said about Eric's ex. At first it didn't bother me too much, but now it just gets on my nerves. I don't want to say anything, but at the same time, I do. Sometimes I wonder if he still loves her... I am too afraid to ask though, because if he does, then I don't want to know.
I am looking forward to seeing you girls!
I am also getting excited to go to Switzerland (Germany and Italy)... but then I think of how far I will be from my love, especially during significant everts (new year's, our six month, and the year from our first date)...
The only proof of which would be the occassional facebook message... haha.
I did get an e-mail from one of my professors asking if everything was alright. Apparently she thought it odd that I did not turn in my final before everyone else (even though I have never been the first to turn in assignments). She then proceeded to e-mail a few of my classmates requesting information about my whereabouts. I finally sent in my final (about four hours late). I guess that is what I get for going home for break two days early.
Work has been different... I am working back in fashion (where I started at Meijer), but now stocking. I actually kinda enjoy it. My first day there I got asked how many times I had been married (never got that one before... lol). I also was asked the typical, "How many children do you have?" I am the only one on our stocking crew that isn't married with a son. They make me feel young (since they are 29-50ish).
When I came back, everyone asked where and how Drew was. I wasn't sure what to say besides, "I have no idea." I think many of our co-workers still think we are "together" or something. haha. When Chris, one of the guys we worked with this summer, asked, I told him that I think Drew pretty much hates me. I wish I knew what they say about me (am I just being vain thinking they do?).
Thursday night we had our Christmas party at Dave&Amy's. We (Dave, Amy, Justin, John, Noel, Eric, and I) got Chinese take-out and went back to their house to have "family dinner". During dinner, Amy announced that they are expecting. I am going to be an aunt! This was followed by many pregnancy-related questions, mostly from Noel and Justin.
This led to a conversation about how old everyone was getting and not married (except for Dave and Amy, of course). I guess it was a little awkward because Eric and I are the only non-single, non-married ones. I was thinking that first of all, I don't want to get married for a long, long time. Secondly, if I actually do get married some day, I don't know that I want to have children, or at least biological children.
Next was the gift exchange. The rule was made that no one could bring any ranchy gifts (because this has been done quite frequently), so Justin brought a game that shocks the person who responds the slowest -- very fun. John brought a lie detector that shocks you when you lie. This game got out of control. Eric's turn consisted of Noel asking a bunch of questions about his ex... very awkward situation. My turn was not so good either... it ended when I got shocked; I was asked, "Do you think Eric is gay?" I answered "no" but apparently I was lying... let's just say that didn't go over so well :o
I don't think I have mentioned Noel ever before... she also works at Meijer. It was there that her and my brother's ex-wife became good friends (Bridgett lived with her after she left Daniel.); however, now they do not have any contact with one another I have come to resent Noel because she did not help the who situation between my brother and Bridgett. Every time she is around, things are said about Eric's ex. At first it didn't bother me too much, but now it just gets on my nerves. I don't want to say anything, but at the same time, I do. Sometimes I wonder if he still loves her... I am too afraid to ask though, because if he does, then I don't want to know.
I am looking forward to seeing you girls!
I am also getting excited to go to Switzerland (Germany and Italy)... but then I think of how far I will be from my love, especially during significant everts (new year's, our six month, and the year from our first date)...