Significant Other vs. Family

It's a tale that's old as time, which usually ends terribly. I mean, hello, Romeo and Juliet? But does it always have to end that way with both sides losing someone they love? 

Oh, Leo. My childhood crush. 

Maybe I'm being a little melodramatic, but I have a good friend who's dating someone that we don't all really get along with. Now, he's a good person and I know he means well, but there are some instances where I feel like he doesn't really try. He would rather shut himself in her room instead of playing board games with us downstairs. And while I respect people's privacy, I would like to think you want to try to hang out with us, right?  

Also, I feel like the girl we used to know isn't there anymore. Or at least, she's hiding. From my perspective, she would rather take the blame (even if it's not her fault), stop the fighting and sweep it under the rug, instead of battling it out and solving the issue. And she's not that type of person! She's strong willed and opinionated and it's so strange to see that girl being so.. passive. Because of this, and a few other instances, It's caused some friction between our friends, but I've seen it cause problems with her and her family. 

But I think what concerns me the most is that she hasn't really talked to her family about what's going on. I know this relationship has caused a bit of a divide between them, and I feel like if she doesn't say anything, it'll be too late and she'll have to choose. And that really sucks, choosing between people you love. 

... ANYWAY, enough of that! Whew, who dragged these emotions?!

Speaking of emotions, I recently watched "Inside Out" with the boyfriend, and it was GREAT! Did I totally ugly cry? Obviously. I have no idea how they came out with emotions having.. well, emotions, but they knocked it out of the park. Great for the whole family! But watching it from an "older" point of view, I was able to appreciate the details of the movie i probably would have missed if I was a child - the dark canyons of our subconscious, the literal "Train Of Thought" and how in order to feel the joy, you have to go through some sadness. 5/5 stars! Well done, Pixar. 

Hopefully the next few days go by quickly! Last minute errands for our Vegas trip, watching the Canada vs. England FIFA game on Saturday, and then off to see my fams! I just hope that month end goes smoothly at work. *insert prayer emoji here*

Till the next post :)

Shoutouts

Gotta give big ups to my friends who hold me down when I'm feeling crazy. 

Tough, tough week at work. Long story short I had to fix other people's messes because other than my boss, I'm the only one here that knows how to do it. And that has caused a whole back log of work. But PTL - praise the Lawwwd, I was able to catch up!

But I got a few emails and text messages of reassurance, letting me know to keep calm and carry on. 

But on a much better note, I booked me and AJB's tickets to Vegas, copped tickets for Women's FIFA Semi Finals, Clippers vs. Raptors in Vancouver, and Kevin Hart's "What Now?" tour! My friends and I love our shows, lol. 

I currently write this sitting in a chair at Aveda (hair school) and waiting for the hair colour to set. It's been 6 years since I've dyed my hair, and now it's time for a change. My stomach is growwwwwling though, this homegirl has got to eat! 

Glad that the work week is over. Time to enjoy the rest of the sunny weekend! 

I should be sleeping.

Oh man, I was re reading some of my old posts and I can't believe all the changes that's happened within the last 4-5 years. It's funny how at 22 I thought I knew it all.  Man, if I could go back in time and give myself some advice! 

Currently, I've been feeling the lull of this desk job. Don't get me wrong, I like the corporate life. And I can't complain that it's only a 10 minute drive from home. But the routine of the day is just dragging... I mean, working with numbers isn't exactly the most exciting job anyway, but I need some sort of challenge. I've been applying to a few different places, so hopefully I can land something that I will enjoy for the next 30 odd years. All in God's will though! 

Anyway... 

I think one of my biggest pet peeve are people who can't make decisions for themselves, or don't know how to stand up for themselves. 

I am fiercely independent, which can sometimes get me into trouble. I mean, I have strong opinions, what do you want me to do? #sorrynotsorry. Maybe I'm just used to that way of thinking. Maybe I'm used to being surrounded by similar types of individuals. But whatever the reason may be, when I witness a person not being able to stand up for themselves or they can't make a decision on their own, it irks me to no end. How do people get into relationships when they don't know how to be secure with themselves? A relationship requires TWO people to be secure in their individual lives for it to work, or else you're just latching on to another person for your own self esteem. If you don't have your two feet planted on the ground, you will be swept away if the relationship ends. 

Just some late night rants before this weekend ends. It was a good weekend indeed. Here's to another 5 day work week, sigh. 

Hello, old friend.

So I've recently been inspired to write once again. My roommate is starting a lifestyle blog, and I remember how fulfilling it was to actually write, so why not? Who says creativity has to die when you work 9-5? Although this may be just a personal blog, an online diary of sorts, it'll be nice to have a not-so-secret place to put down all my thoughts. Here we go!