With great sadness, I introduce soon-to-be-former Clevelander, Cleveland Caper. *sigh* We just started to be what would be a really good friendship… with karaoke nights to be scheduled.
She asks for suggestions… for WHAT? Well, you have to read until the rest of her post. But of course, the answer to any question is always: MORE LESBIANS.
Duh.
I need some sort of mantra for 2010. I’ll miss you, my silly-local-drama-crafty friend! And forever I will think of you when I pour my vodka-cranberries and see the most wonderful “I {heart} Penis Tuesday” magnet on my fridge ever.
*sniff*
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Penis! Penis! Penis! Sorry, I felt the need to do that. I have to say, I am quite flattered that Mel asked me guest post here on LLP, but I was a bit unsure of what to write as my adventures are not nearly as colorful as Miss Mel. Then, I was inspired by the name of this blog and how it mirrors my future.
As I have been a complete and total blog fail recently, I should explain that during my trip home to Joisey at Thanksgiving, I was offered several opportunities for jobs and realized I just really missed home. That being said, I have decided to move back to The Garden State and hit the restart button on my life. After 5 years of living away from home (in Phoenix and Cleveland), I’m ready to return. This is how I came to think about “Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Your Boyfriend,” as my new credo. Here’s why:
Life – I am finally taking control of my professional future. After 2 lay-offs, 213 job applications, 17 interviews (including one at a certain hall of fame where my interviewer said, “oh, I am so stealing some of your ideas! Grr!), 5 temp agencies and a serving job, I feel that I my college degree (go Scarlet Knights!) and my talent is being wasted. Not anymore! Although, I’m not going to go into the particulars of what my new job is, I can say I am so excited about it! I feel as though I am in the driver’s seat for the first time in a very long time.
In addition to my professional pursuits, I plan on filling my days with all sorts of fun endeavors. I’m dusting off my guitar and plan on getting back to music and the singing I miss so much. I’m going to train for a race with my Dad and take yoga with my mom. Oh, I guess I should mention that initially I am moving back in with my parents; if that isn’t fodder for blog posts, I don’t know what is. I wonder if there is a TLC reality show in here somewhere. Luckily, my parents are awesome and support me in all of my crazy and spontaneous adventures. Unluckily, I know my father is going to drive me nuts. Either way, this is my life and I am taking control of it!
Liberty - Before I made the decision to leave the 216, I was battling the idea that I was somehow giving up. I was born in Cleveland and that is why I decided to move here 2 and a half years ago. Although I can’t shake the feeling that I am somehow a quitter, I know that I really gave it my all while I was here. Now, I feel free to leave to pursue different opportunities. I’m not giving up on Cleveland, I’m committing to myself. There are so many things I am going to miss about living here. I’ll get into more about that on my own blog, but I am going to miss all of the kick-ass bloggers I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. It makes me sad to feel that I am just getting to be a part of a community and then leaving. I guess liberty has its price…
Pursuit of Your Boyfriend - With my new year/new me inspiration came the re-evaluation of my 5 year relationship. The truth is I love the boy with all of my heart; I always will. I can’t give a great explanation as to why I feel the need to be on my own, but after serious consideration we both decided to take this time to be single. He has been so supportive of my plans and will always be my best friend. I can’t say what the future holds for us, if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. In the meantime, I’m just going to focus on me…ok, and maybe making out with a few strangers. Although I won’t be actively pursuing your boyfriends, I’m not going to be turning them down either;). Here’s to a year filled with LIVING, LIBERTY and BOYFRIENDS! What are your plans for 2010?
Thanks for letting me post Mel! I may be moving but I will always read this awesome blog! Now it’s off to pack…and think of a new name for my blog. Any suggestions?
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January 10th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Damn you. You will be missed. Good luck and if I ever make it to NYC again I will hit you up.